Galway Talks - with John Morley

Galway Talks with John Morley Thursday August 21st

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley 

9am-10am

• HSE says it categorically will not reverse decision relating to the move of high risk pregnancies from the puh following meeting with local politicians  

• Leaving Cert student shares advice after 'most difficult year'  

• Property prices see fastest monthly growth since November - CSO 

10am-11am

• Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill joins us - get your questions in for her 

• Connacht Tribune Headlines  

• Ultramarathon Runner who is running the wild atlantic way is now passing through Galway  

11am-12pm

• Culture Corner - Mountbellew Agricultural show  

• Sports preview  

• Music Mornings - The Rosecaps  

Galway Talks with John Morley Wednesday August 20th

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am

• We’re Live from the Connemara Pony Show 
• We’ll be hear about all of the events taking place as they mark 100 Years of the Show and speak to the Breeder & owner of the 2023 Supreme Champion Pony 
• School secretaries and caretakers to go on strike later this month 
• Hospital beds down 66% in Clifden 

10am-11am

• Restaurants Association of Ireland repeats call for return of 9% VAT rate 
• Féile John Ford Brings Hollywood Legend Home to Connemara 

11am-12pm

• Financial advice with Dave McCarthy
• MEP and former champion jockey Nina Carberry joins us

Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett Tuesday August 19th

Today on Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett: 

9am-10am 

• Galway Gardai’s Chief Superintendent discusses the prevalent trends in the latest divisional crime figures
• Why local Fine Gael Cllrs will vote on party lines when it comes to choosing a new presidential nominee

10am-11am

• As driving test waiting times reduce, Galway’s Junior transport Minister warns learner permit renewals will be phased out
• How two Galway friends are taking on a series of fundraising challenges to give back to the charity that is supporting a very special young Galway girl.
• Galway Libraries showcase their best this Heritage Week

11am-12pm

• Why Galway’s RNLI are looking for your support
• Helen Mannion from Evergreen will be answering all of your well being questions
• And for Tuesday’s Music Morning- All Ireland Under 12 lilting champion Oranmore’s Amelia McNean and her teacher Mary Murray will be joining

Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett Monday August 18th

Today on Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett: 

9am-10am 

• Portiuncula Maternity Alliance Public Rally sees over 2000 people turn out in Ballinasloe

10am-11am

• We speak to Galway West Independent TD Catherine Connolly – currently the only nominated candidate in the presidential election
• Bidding for a business success- We hear from Galway award winners ahead of the Network Ireland national awards

11am-12pm

• Our Galway Great today is Bridie Hogan Hackett who Bohermore residents will know of Hogans bar
• And we’ll take a look back at all the weekend’s sporting action in our Monday sports review

Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett Friday August 15th

Today on Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett 

9am-10am

• Portiuncula Maternity Alliance Public Rally aims to rachet up pressure over hospital downgrading
• We have a look ahead to what’s being dubbed as Oasis weekend as 160,000 fans head to Croke Park
• While the Dublin event has been cancelled due to fears over recent racist attack, Galway’s India Day celebrations take place this weekend in the City

10am-11am

• What's at stake for Europe at the Trump-Putin Alaska summit on Ukraine?
• The ASTI says the Government is failing to make a dent in the teacher recruitment and retention crisis -
• With Galway’s Catherine Connolly now the only nominated presidential candidate – what could happen next?

11am-12pm

• Galway Thoughts panel with Dave O'Connell and Sarah Grealish
• Sports preview

Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett Thursday August 14th

Today on Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett 

9am-10am

• IFA hits out at the CCPC, which it says blames farmers for rising grocery prices
• Why are Irish holidaymakers committed to summer breaks abroad, despite soaring temperatures across Europe
• 88% of kids in Ireland crave family connection during mealtimes - but phones and TV are getting in the way

10am-11am

• 'Biosecurity alert' after Asian hornet captured in Cork - How could it affect Irish Bees? A Galway beekepper details the threat
• Connacht Tribune Headlines
• Galway Watersports groups say they have been left in the dark over Silverstrand "ban"
• Mannions from across the world prepare to reunite in Menlough this weekend

11am-12pm

• Culture Corner - new exhibition dives into the history of Lough Corrib
• Tuam legend’s film part of heritage week screening
• Music Mornings - Aisling Fuller

Galway Talks with John Morley Wednesday August 13th

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Sinn Féin seeks urgent meeting after first president without Irish appointed to University of Galway in over 100 years
• President Higgins condemns 'despicable' attacks on Indian community
  Rise in e-scooter crashes sparks brain injury warning
• The Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight and today, making it the best time for stargazers to view the celestial fireworks

10am-11am

• A pub closes every three-and-a-half days in Ireland as industry seeks Budget 2026 cuts
• Motoring slot
• Historical Entertainer Paddy Cullivan brings his play – The murder of Michael Collins – to Galway

11am-12pm

• Financial advice with Dave McCarthy
• Calls for a dedicated arts section as part of RTÉ’s Six One News
• History Talks - Ross Errilly Friary Tours Launches New Guided Experience for Visitors in Headford

Galway Talks with John Morley Tuesday August 12th

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am

• Plans proposed to charge asylum-seekers with jobs for accommodation
• Calls for end to extra costs for motorists paying tax in instalments
• We hear about Mary’s Meals walk from limerick to knock shrine as they pass through Galway

10am-11am

• All-Ireland winning Galway Camogie team's homecoming
• Calls for a new offence of vehicular manslaughter to replace dangerous driving offences
• Heatwave conditions possible as temperatures rise

11am-12pm

• Galway buskers band together to raise money for Motor Neuron Disease
• SamePage Theatre to bring Oscar Wilde classic to Mick Lally
• Music Mornings – Brendan McHugh

Galway Talks with John Morley Monday August 11th

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am

• Captain fantastic Carrie Dolan holds nerve to seal All-Ireland title for Galway stopping Cork’s bid for 3-in-a-row   

10am-11am

• Ministers ordered councils to dezone housing land 25 times in last three years  

•  Salthill-native Senator calls for politicians' allowances to be restored to 'pre-crash levels'  

• Tánaiste to meet the Irish/India Council to discuss recent attacks on Indian people living here  

11am-12pm

• Galway Great - Tomas Rua Mac Con Iomaire 

• Sports Review 

Morley's Mouthfuls - This week on Galway Talks

Morley's Mouthfuls

Over 250 people gathered in Ballinasloe on Tuesday night demanded that there will be no downgrade of the Portiuncula University Hospital in the town.

The newly formed Portiuncula Maternity Alliance has set out their demands and a large community mobilisation has begun despite the fact that this all unfolded after an August Bank Holiday weekend.

The contention from health officials and Government politicians is that the removal of some high risk pregnancies from the hospital follows clinical advice and recommendations.

However, the newly formed group, which saw medical professionals, the INMO and affected mothers, give testimony and views on the night questioned who gave this recommendation and why? The called for a fully independent review and also queried why the Ballinasloe facility was singled out when other hospitals have similar if not worse outcomes.

Echoes from the past like Roscommon Hospital and St Brigid’s Campus were brought up on the night and there was a real sense that the town feared losing this longstanding hospital which was described by one woman on the night as the ‘heartbeat’ of the town.

A rally will take place next Saturday in the town, people continue to sign the groups’ petition and as time goes on, one would ultimately expect that the completed petition will find its way up to Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill’s desk.

Many also highlighted on the night that it was more investment the hospital needed, not a removal of services and it will be interesting to see whether there will be investment forthcoming from the Government in Budget 2026 in the autumn.

Student accommodation is continuing to be a problem year in year out and with the academic year fast approaching a plea for help has been issued from the ATU Student’s Union. They are calling on homeowners with spare room to sign up to the Rent A Room scheme.

There is also concerns as to tenants rights when it come to accommodation as the warning signs for scams are sent out as the mad scramble for rooms ensues over the next month. Again investment is needed quickly and it will be interesting to see if changes made by government on rents will see investors build enough accommodation quickly enough to tackle the demand out there in the market.

No doubt we will be following up on these stories and more on Galway Talks this coming Monday where our Galway Great after 11am is Tomás Rua Mac Con Iomaire.

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