Galway Talks - with John Morley

Galway Talks with John Morley Wednesday June 10

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• 73,000 Students Exempt from Irish as New Report Warns of Growing Crisis 

• Homes Damaged and Bus Torched as Violence Erupts in Belfast 

• Galway Research Calls for National Coastal Erosion Masterplan 

10am-11am

• Family Carers Cutting Back on Food and Heating as Cost of Caring Soars 

• Motors  

• 'Veruca Salt' Joins Galway Comic Con for Willy Wonka Anniversary Celebration 

11am-12pm

• Financial advice  

• Record Entries as Network Galway Prepares for Businesswoman of the Year Awards 

• 60 Brave Fundraisers to Take the Leap in Galway's First Urban Abseil 

Galway Talks with John Morley Tuesday June 9

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Cabinet Set to Approve Controversial Triple Lock Reforms 

• Tributes Paid to Galway Builder Behind Galway Bay FM's Transformation 

• Katie Taylor joins us in studio ahead of her Croke Park fight  

10am-11am

• Galway United ‘Aggrieved’ as Home Match Forced to Cork 

• Garda Slot  

• Padraig Mac An Iomaire Elected Cathaoirleach of Connemara District 

• Geraldine Donohue Elected Cathaoirleach of Loughrea-Gort/Kinvara District   

• Galway Woman Breaks Silence on Life Inside Jehovah’s Witnesses in New Memoir 

11am-12pm

• Volunteers Sought Across Galway for Hospice Sunflower Days 

• Evergreen slot  

• MUSIC MORNINGS - CILLIAN COLMAN

Galway Talks with John Morley Monday June 8

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Parents Warned Over Baby Sleep Pillows After Safety Alert 

• Eight More Sets of Infant Remains Recovered at Tuam Mother and Baby Home Site 

• Connemara Councillor Condemns Planned Visit of King Charles to Ireland

10am-11am

• Ballinasloe Among Ireland’s Cleanest Towns as Galway Areas Show Mixed Results in Litter Survey

• Ukraine Accuses Russia of Drone Strike Near Chornobyl Nuclear Facility 

• Ability West Expands Respite Services as New Inclusive Summer Camps Announced 

11am-12pm

• Monday Deep Dive Panel - GAA special  

• Sports review 

Galway Talks with John Morley Friday June 5

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Ring Road Legal Challenge Sparks Fresh Calls for Talks with Homeowners 

• Major Breakthrough in Ambulance Pay Dispute as SIPTU Recommends Deal 

• Councillors Demand Action After Homeless Man Forced to Sleep Rough 

10am-11am

• EU Takes Ireland to Court Over Peat-Cutting Enforcement   

• AI Firm Calls for Global Pause on Advanced Artificial Intelligence Development  

• New Dance Production Brings the Story of the Corrib to Life 

11am-12pm

• GALWAY THOUGHTS PANEL - Dunguaire Castle and homelessness  

• Sports preview 

Galway Talks with John Morley Thursday June 4

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Multi-Million Euro Fit-Out Begins at Galway City Council’s New HQ 

• Childcare Fee Caps Cut as Government Announces New Cost Limits 

• Campaign Launched to Reopen Dunguaire Castle as Tourism Concerns Grow 

10am-11am

• Heart Surgery Disruption Feared as Cardiac Specialists Plan Strike 

• Public Can Now Raise ATM and Cash Access Concerns Directly with Central Bank 

• Galway Researchers Seek MS Patients for Cognitive Health Trial 

11am-12pm

• Celebrating Ireland’s Literary Giants at the Mick Lally Theatre 

• John Morley is Taking the Plunge for Cancer Care West 

• MUSIC MORNINGS - Seán O’Flynn 

Galway Talks with John Morley Wednesday June 3

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• More Than 145,000 Students Begin State Exams Today 

• Can Galway’s Ring Road Survive Another Legal Challenge? 

• Could travelling abroad be the answer to Ireland’s hospital waiting list crisis? 

10am-11am

• Irish Gaza Activist Describes ‘Torture’ After Israeli Interception 

• Calls Grow for UNESCO Recognition of the Galway Hooker 

• €12 Million Boost for Major Galway City Museum Expansion 

11am-12pm

• Financial Advice  

• Gúna Nua Brings Time-Twisting Family Drama to Galway 

• Galway Composer Makes Irish Music History with International Honour 

• Voice UK finalist bring adele tribute concert to town hall 

 

Galway Talks with John Morley Tuesday June 2

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Fresh Legal Challenge Threatens Galway Ring Road Project   

• Conradh na Gaeilge Criticises Government Over Gaeltacht Housing Powers  
• Pharmacists Urge Students to Protect Health and Wellbeing Ahead of Exam Season

10am-11am 

• GAA Star Sean Fitzgerald Brings West of Ireland Charm to Love Island 

• Galway Woman Takes on HYROX Challenge to Support Cousin’s Cancer Fight 

• Garda slot  

• Galway Groups Among Medal Winners at Bloom Festival 

11am-12pm

• Theatre Collective Brings Absurdist Double-Bill to the Stage 

• SPORTS REVIEW  

• Music Mornings - Clada 

Galway Talks 29th May 2026

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo - Galway local manages response for Trócaire 
• Galway to Host Major European Political Gathering Led by MEP Maria Walsh
• Celebrated Galway Choir Cois Cladaigh Announces New Artistic Director 

10am-11am

• Drinkaware Warns of ‘Morning After’ Drink-Driving Risks Ahead of Bank Holiday Weekend
• Galway Volunteer Highlights Importance of HUGG Support Services for Families Bereaved by Suicide
• Galway Business Leaders Invited to AI Breakfast Briefing at PorterShed
• MS Journeys: A glimpse into life with MS from Galway's Katie O’Loughlin - World MS Day 2026 on 30th May

11am-12pm

• Galway thoughts panel – discusses central bank study on government housing targets and the Galway Transport Strategy 
• Weekend Sports preview

    

Galway Talks

Galway Talks with John Morley is the flagship show on Galway Bay FM and broadcasts Monday to Friday from 9am to 12pm and is the most popular talk show in the Galway region.

The current affairs show features a mix of breaking news, human interest stories, sport, entertainment, history and live music.

From local and national politics to community issues, voices from across the county and beyond discuss and debate the major events affecting Galway, the country and the world.

There’s a lighter side too as we feature the stories of local characters, the talent of Galway’s arts scene and debate the county’s many sporting achievements.

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Galway Talks with John Morley Thursday 28th May 2026

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Work Resumes on Long-Delayed Galway Transport Strategy Review 
• Sonas Warns Toxic Online Misogyny is Influencing Young Boys in Irish Homes 
• Turloughmore GAA Launches 24-Hour ‘CamánAthon’ to Fundraise for New Pitch Development 

10am-11am

• ‘1 in 1000’ Mini Marathon Campaign Marks 15 Years Supporting Families Living with Cystic Fibrosis 
• Forestry Owners Across Galway Invited to Windblow Support Meeting After Storm Eowyn Damage 
• Financial Advice with Dave McCarthy 

11am-12pm

• Tirellan National School Celebrates 40 Years At The Heart Of The Community 
• Artists From Around The World Set To Descend On Kinvara For Major Outdoor Painting Festival 
• MUSIC MORNINGS – The Evergreen Brothers 

Galway Talks with John Morley Wednesday 27th May

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• EPA Warns Ireland Set to Miss 2030 Climate Targets Despite Emissions Progress 
• Galway East Parents Raise Concerns Over Lack Of School Bus To Coláiste Bhaile Chláir 
• Galway Campaigners Call For Free Shingles Vaccine For Over-65s 

10am-11am

• Iranian human rights group accuses Government of helping  “normalise” relations with regime in Tehran after the accreditation of Iran’s ambassador went ahead this month. 
• MOTORS 
• Athenry to Host First Ever Irish Traveller Pride Event During National Celebration Week 
• Orchard Fostering to Hold Tuam Information Evening for Prospective Foster Carers 

11am-12pm

• Burren Archaeology Festival Returns with Ancient Discoveries, Castle Tours And Family Fun 
• Flying Sardines And Backstage Chaos As KATS Bring Noises Off To Galway 
• Croí Charity Cycle Returns To Galway For 32nd Year