Galway Talks - with John Morley

Galway Talks with John Morley (Thursday, 16th October 2025)

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley (Thursday, 16th October 2025)

9am-10am

• Farmers have nothing to fear over the Mercosur Deal according to Phil Hogan
• Free physiotherapist led osteoporosis education session this Saturday at Bon Secours Hospital Galway 
• Presidential candidate CATHERINE CONNOLLY speaks to Galway Bay FM

10am-11am

• Presidential candidate HEATHER HUMPHREYS speaks to Galway Bay FM
• Connacht Tribune Headlines 
• Once a Year – new novel from best selling Irish author 

11am-12pm

• Culture Corner - Kristen House is the founder of "A Novel Idea" (ANI), a writing program that helps young people write a full-length novel
• Pet Corner - Halloween
• Sports Preview with Ollie Turner
• Padraig Jack is due to play the Crane Lane on Friday 

Galway Talks with John Morley (Wednesday, 15th October 2025)

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley (Wednesday, 15th October 2025)

9am-10am

• Public consultation launched on development of CAMHS standards 
• Mistake for Greens to back Connolly - former party Chair 
• Works begin at Connemara Ambulance base  
• New national supercomputer CASPIr to be operated by University of Galway  

10am-11am

• No bus service for annaghdown/headford students suddenly 
• Call for national strategy on sudden unexplained death in epilepsy 
• Minister O’Donovan can put Prime Time support into action by letting Comedy Bill proceed to committee – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD 
• Féileacáin Wave of Light 2025 - we speak to a bereaved parent  

11am-12pm

• Making It Up As You Go Along: A Children’s Guide to Writing Stories 
• ASK THE DENTIST  
• Doireann Ní Ghlacáin Announces Debut Solo Tour Studies on the Cailleach

Galway Talks with John Morley Tuesday October 14th

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:

9am-10am

• Study finds early menopause is associated with increased risk of dementia  

• Unanimous concern over Galway flood response as no funding set aside in Connemara draft budget  

• Former RTÉ Western Editor Jim Fahy to be remembered at book launch  

10am-11am

• Trump declares peace in Gaza 

• Quality of surface water continues to decline, says EPA  

• Galway hairstylist wins big in London Competition  

11am-12pm

• We speak to Laureate na nog patricia forde about her new book  

• Evergreen slot  

• Music Morning - Irish harpist Úna Ní Fhlannagáin 

Galway Talks with John Morley Monday October 13th

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Families gather in Tuam calling for intervention to prevent their  childcare facility closing due to fire safety works costing €1.2m  

• City council in limbo over €60m loan to fit out new HQ, as councillors raise questions over purchase  

• Update after Maam Valley left with no coverage since July   

10am-11am

• Over 100 Galway properties investigated as suspected illegal short-term lets since 2023  

• We speak to a Galway man about his journey living with psychosis 

• We learn  how parents can help Children Build Emotional Resilience Through Play and Storytelling 

11am-12pm

• Galway Greats - Billy Comer  

• Sports Review 

Morley's Mouthfuls - This week on Galway Talks (Sarah Clancy on returning home after Israeli detention, Internet Issues in Maam Valley and all about the budget)

All eyes are on the Middle East as a truce was reached between Israel and Palestine. Galway has a special connection to the conflict this week as Sarah Clancy, an activist in the Global Sumud Flotilla, returned home. She recounted the horrific ordeal she and other activists went through to us on Galway Talks.

​We also looked at electricity, phone connectivity, and internet coverage this week. The Maam Valley has had patchy connectivity over the past few weeks and months. We went out there and spoke to Regina Keane of Keane's shop and Bar in Maam, but also to some of the locals, some of whom are relying on cellar conectivity to get a kidney transplant and other medical appointments. They explained their frustration about the infrastructure in the Maam Valley and Connemara.

​The Budget was also a big topic this week, and the political parties went head-to-head as to whether it was a good budget or a bad budget. The government have said that this is a budget that will be good for the economy, while the opposition asks what is in it for middle-class, working people. We had many debates during the week, and one of those was with Senator Anne Rabbitte of Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin Deputy Mairead Farrell. They went through the pros and cons of Budget 2026.

​Now, Claddagh Watch have been hitting out this week at the loss of their flags. Nearly a month ago, they were taken from O'Brien's Bridge on Chilean Independence Day and have yet to be returned. It is a big cost to the organisation themselves, but also a serious issue for people who may be getting into difficulty on the waterways around Galway. Arthur Carr, their founder, described their frustration and called for people to return the flags to them.

​Parking was again a big issue in the city this week, and Councillor Niall McNelis has told us that from this week, they will be erecting better signage to tell people what people need to do to pay for parking in Galway City.

​Finally, a Mullagh woman will be climbing Mera Peak to raise much-needed funds for the Galway branch of Parkinson's Ireland. She recounted one amazing story whereby she saved one of her friend's lives on a hike.

Galway Talks with John Morley Friday October 10th

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Maam Valley locals without broadband and phone coverage since July  

10am-11am

• President Higgins unveils new commemorative benches in Eyre Square 

• Huge funding to be announced for Gort  

11am-12pm

• Galway Thoughts panel  

• Sports preview 

Salthill poet returns home after Israeli detention - full interview

Galway resident and Salthill poet Sarah Clancy was among the Global Sumud Flotilla activists who returned from an Israeli detention camp this week. 

In an exclusive interview with Galway Talks she shares how she and her crewmates were treated following their apprehension.

Galway Talks with John Morley Thursday October 9th

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• We speak to Salthill poet Sarah Clancy on returning home after Israeli detention  

• Claddagh Watch flags go missing from O’Brien’s Bridge  

10am-11am

• Half of Galway parents indifferent to teen drinking 

• Galway property prices rise by €30,000 in one year 

• Connacht Tribune Headlines  

• Living with Loss information night to take place in Galway City  

11am-12pm

• Culture Corner - Baboro 

• Pet corner 

• Music Mornings - Orla Ní Fhinneadha appointed University of Galway Sean-Nós Singer-in-Residence 

Galway Talks with John Morley Wednesday October 8th

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am

• We talk all things budget  

• Motorists to pay 2.5 cents more per litre because of higher carbon tax  

• Health budget increase will not meet the needs of a growing population and this budget fails to invest in our future  

• Introduction of new minimum wage will lead to many business closures  

10am-11am

• Calls to stop plans for construction eight industrial-scale wind turbines in the Killimordaly area 

• Galway City Council stalls on parking payment fix but promises new signage  

• Motoring slot 

• We speak to the author of The Bailout Babies 

11am-12pm

• Financial advice with Dave McCarthy

• We hear about a charity trek in aid of Parkinson's Ireland 

• History Talks - we hear about a lecture on insights from Ó Cellaig Country in eastern Connacht

Galway Talks with John Morley Tuesday October 7th

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley 

9am-10am 

• MEP calls on minister to act as draft report on EU housing crisis published 

• Petition demanding the establishment of Mental Health A&Es achieves landmark support 

• Ambulance for Recess delayed yet again

10am-11am

• We talk all things budget 

• Political correspondent Sean Defoe joins us  

• We hear what people on the streets of Galway want from the budget  

• And all about a VAT cut for hospitality industry from next July  

• Meanwhile there will be a VAT cut for new build apartments 

• And Irish Hauliers say they are being strangled by excessive taxation 

11am-12pm 

• Two Galway ladies footballers join us to chat about an upcoming fundraiser  
• Galway Girl Crowned Miss Universe Ireland 2025 
• Music Mornings - Joe Reichbenbachh