Galway Talks - with John Morley

Galway Talks with John Morley Tuesday November 11th

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am

• Michael D Higgin’s 14 year term has come to an end as he hands over the reins to fellow Galwegian Catherine Connolly  
• 400 SIPTU delegates gathering in Galway for national conference  

• 88% increase homes on Airbnb in Gaeltacht areas - we hear how this could affect the Irish language 

10am-11am

• Calls for action against hate and violence after threat to Galway Mosque 

• Charity Concert for Galway Speeders  

• Garda slot  

11am-12pm

• New interactive dance theatre experience comes to Loughrea  

• Evergreen slot 

Galway Talks with John Morley Monday November 10th

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am

• Review of Fianna Fáil's presidential campaign delayed  

• Calls for Tánaiste to accelerate delivery of PET Scanner to University Hospital Galway  

• Hygiene Hub launches #ItsInTheBag Christmas Appeal  

10am-11am

• Shops openly selling e-scooters capable of speeding 60kmh over legal limit, as garda seizures soar  

• Average price for residential zoned land in Galway €300,000 per acre  

• Galway Food and Craft Gift Fair returns for an extended stay  

11am-12pm

• Galway Great - Colm Donnellan  

• Sports Review  

Morley's Mouthfuls - This week on Galway Talks (Galway woman waives anonymity to name rapist; Anti-Social behaviour in Ballybane; Violence against International Protection Applicants and more)

This week on Galway Talks,

We heard the powerful story of Jade McFarlane. She was raped by her friend's father in their home when she was just 19 years of age. ​She bravely waived her anonymity so that she could name her rapist. She came on to the programme this week and shared her story with us

 

We also heard of the situation in Ballybane over the mid-term break. ​A number of stones were thrown at vehicles and buses, some causing injury to the passengers within them. ​There have been calls for better lights in the area and also for stakeholders to come together in the area to tackle this problem head-on. ​We discussed it on the programme with Donal Lynch, community activist in the Ballybane area, but also with FF Cllr. Alan Cheevers.

 

International Protection Applicants and violence directed at them was very much to the fore again this week. ​A lot of commentators are blaming this increase in aggression towards international protection centres on government rhetoric. ​Sai Gujulla is himself an immigrant into this country and said we need to see leadership now rather than diverting blame. Some politicians have been accused of conflating the lacking public services and housing situation with migrants and immigration.

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This week, climate change was very much in the mainstream here in Ireland, across Europe, and the world. ​Environment Ministers agreed on a 90% carbon emissions reduction by 2040, with some loopholes in effect between now and 2035. ​This has been welcomed in many of the green sectors, but there is criticism that it might not have gone far enough, while others say some of these targets are unachievable and may make us anti-competitive. We heard from people in Galway City who gave their thoughts on the climate situation here in Ireland and globally. We got the views of Green Party representative for Galway West for the upcoming by-election, Niall Murphy, and Independent Ireland Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice on the issue with me during the week.

Overcrowding in Irish Prisons described as Inhuman and Degrading; Consumers have been warned to avoid a number of dated health insurance plans; British Ambassador to Ireland Kara Owen visits Galway.

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley (Friday 7th November 2025)

9am-10am

Overcrowding in Irish Prisons described as Inhuman and Degrading 

Nigel Sweetnam of the IFA's Poultry Committee Chair updates us on the Bird Flu outbreak 

New Committee set up to raise funds for Galway residents living with MS 

10am-11am

Consumers have been warned to avoid a number of dated health insurance plans. 

Ard-Rúnaí Chonradh na Gaeilge Julian de Spáinn join us to talk about plans for teaching and learning Irish outside of Gaeltacht areas and Irish medium education

Ronan Rodgers talks to us about the Galway Science & Technology Festival  

11am-12pm

British Ambassador to Ireland Kara Owen visits Galway.  

Ashley Campbell brings The Goodnight NashvilleTour to Monroes next month 

Confusion continues over the ongoing maternity move for high-risk pregnancies at Portiuncula 

Sports Preiview w/ Ollie Turner 

Galway Talks with John Morley (Thursday, 6th November 2025)

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley (Thursday, 6th November 2025)

9am-10am

• Learner drivers to sit test after four years in order to renew permit 
• Association of Catholic Priests (ACP) Calls for Greater Protection of Elderly Rights in Light of New Legislation 

10am-11am

• EU countries agree deal on 2040 climate target 
• Connacht Tribune Headlines 
• Ahascragh star releases acoustic record Only  

11am-12pm

• Armistice Day 
• Galway Companies Shortlisted for 2025 Business & Finance Awards 
• PET CORNER – Going Abroad 
• CULTURE CORNER – Dance in Galway 
• Galway singer Si Noble releases exuberant new single ‘Kiss Goodnight

Galway Talks with John Morley (Wednesday, 5th November 2025)

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley (Wednesday, 5th November 2025)

9am-10am

• Effects of tracker mortgage scandal 'far from over' 
• Galway Man to Run 250km Across the Sahara in Memory of Uncle Lost to Rare Cancer Fundraising page of Run For Iggy
• Coldvember Initative in Support of Galway Rape Crisis Centre 

10am-11am

• Major Water Infrastructure Upgrade for Craughwell Welcomed
• MOTORING with GERRY MURPHY
• FeelTect Secures €1.5 Million Investment to Launch Groundbreaking Wound Care Device, “Tight Alright” 

11am-12pm

• Financial Advice with Dave McCarthy
• Camogie - Inside the Championship 
• HISTORY TALKS – Lecture on Headford Lace 

Galway Talks with John Morley (Tuesday, 4th November 2025)

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley (Tuesday, 4th November 2025)

9am-10am

• EU states gather for emergency 2040 emissions targets meeting 
• Galway City woman waives anonymity and speaks out following the sentencing of her rapist  
• A new chapter for Galway Rape Crisis Centre as the doors open in The Claddagh. Strengthening support, safety, and hope across the west of Ireland   

10am-11am

• Local TD hits out at lack of risk assessment or mitigation of risks following maternity patient transfers from the Portiuncula  
• Number of families supported by Galway Simon increased by 38% in 2024 
• Garda Slot
• Social Exclusion - A problem for our teenagers and their parents - 38% of our teenagers report being rejected by their friends 

11am-12pm

• Galway’s Gardiner Brothers nominated for 2025 TikTok Awards 
• TULCA Festival of Visual Arts Announces 2025 Programme inviting audiences to trace connections between people, places, and histories. 
• Music Mornings - Liam Foody

Galway Talks with John Morley (Monday, 3rd November 2025)

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley (Monday, 3rd November 2025)

9am-10am

• Call for emergency measures to tackle anti-social behaviour in the east of the city as bus windows are smashed  
• Rate of judicial review in Ireland 'off the charts' - housing expert 
• PsyCare Ireland Wins €81,100 to Launch Nightlife Safety & Empowerment Programme for Young People 

10am-11am

• Security review of all IPAS centres after arson attack, Migration Minister says  
• Status Yellow rain warning in place for four counties 
• Early November Recruitment Days & Ability West is proud to announce the official opening of its newest state-of-the-art Day and Residential Services at Garraí na Sailí, Letteragh Road, Galway. 
• Retired UN official educates older people on Climate Change to reduce emissions  

11am-12pm

• Our Galway Great is a Newcastle Priest who took a helicopter from a wedding ceremony to a hurling match in the Hyde  
• Sports Review with Ollie Turner

Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett (Friday, 31st October 2025)

Today on Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett (Friday, 31st October 2025)

9am-10am

• County Finals To Be Played Under lights but Not Everyone is Happy - Galway GAA Chairman Paul Bellew talks to us.
• Launch of Connemara Pony Heritage Centre 
• Mountbellew No Name Club Celebrates 30 Years in Operation 

10am-11am

• Vandalism at Bearna-Na Forbacha sports park/playground 
• Monivea singer Rebecca Ward joins us for music mornings
• Dave O’Connell has the Connacht Tribune headlines.  

11am-12pm

• New book featuring two Galway boxing legends Francie Barrett and Sean Mannion 
• Galway Consultant Reacts to Increase in Breast Cancer in Young Women- Professor Michael Kerin
• What are people dressing up as? We discuss the trending Halloween costumes. 
• Weekend sports preview with John Mulligan

Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett (Thursday, 30th October 2025)

Today on Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett (Thursday, 30th October 2025)

9am-10am

• Deer Causing Issues for Motorists Across the County 
• Local Community Safety Partnerships 
• New Show on TG4 – Hector OZ/NZ 

10am-11am

• Tuam Creche to close this Friday 
• Connacht Tribune Headlines 
• Galway Autism Partnership Schools Programme   

11am-12pm

• OURS TO PROTECT - Recycling