Galway Talks - with John Morley

Galway Talks with John Morley May 26th 2026

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• HSE To Begin Feasibility Study On Future Of Toghermore Campus In Tuam
• Cabinet considers ban on import of goods from occupied territories 

10am-11am

• Ireland ends deployment as UN Security Council fails to renew mandate on Mediterranean mission

• Uachtarán na hÉireann, Catherine Connolly Guest of Honour at Gradam Awards as Minister for the Gaeltacht Dara Calleary TD announces Just Art It as Overall Winner  

   

11am-12pm

• TWO-O'Connors Bar -  an immersive drama, set in the famous O Connors Bar, Salthill 
• Evergreen Health segment 
• Galway Artist Johnluke Releases New Single ‘Nervous’

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 Monday 25th May

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Moycullen’s Séan Kyne elected in Galway West for Fine Gael 
• Keeping Irish Alive in Our Community: An Bruach Thoir Invites Public to Gaeltacht Language Meeting 
• Seeds, Sex and Seagulls: Barcelona’s Pigeon Plan Raises Questions 

10am-11am

• Calls Grow To Scrap Rural Housing Restrictions As New Report Says Thousands More Homes Could Be Built 
• HIQA publishes scoping review of evidence on shingles vaccination and reduced dementia risk 
• Bell X1 join us to talk about their Galway International Arts Festival gig, the passing of Glenn Keating and their new album 

11am-12pm

• Monday Panel – Bye-Election Review 
• Sports Review 

Galway Talks with John Morley Friday 22nd May

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Ground breaking study reveals scale and hospital impact of life limiting conditions among children and youths in Ireland 
• Galway Author Gráinne O’Brien Wins Major Prize at Children’s Books Ireland Awards 
• Countdown Underway to Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2026  

10am-11am

• One in Four Charities Fear Services Cannot Continue  
• “Can You Beat The Chaser?” fundraiser takes over Tuam later  
• New Book Reveals Full Story of Alleged Fraudster Samantha Cookes and her Galway Connections 

11am-12pm

• Galway Thoughts Panel - “The Summer Ahead: What’s in Store for Galway?”
• Sports Preview with Ollie Turner, Galway welcomes Kildare to Pearse in All Ireland opener

Galway Talks with John Morley Thursday 21st May

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• MEP Ciaran Mulooley Elected to European Parliament Agriculture and Rural Development Committee 
• Electoral Commission Urges Galway West Voters to Understand Voting System Ahead of Friday Poll 
• University of Galway to Host Major European Disability Congress and Inclusion Campaign 

10am-11am

• Childcare Providers Warn Government Plans Could Impact Services and Staffing 
• Galway Sisters Help Fund Second Scalp Cooling System for Cancer Patients in Sligo 
• Loughrea Biodiversity Festival and BioBlitz Gets Underway This Evening 

11am-12pm

• Award-Winning Play Poison to Receive Irish Premiere in Galway 
• New Report Highlights Rapid Growth of Creative Tech Sector Across the West 
• Music Mornings – Lily McMahon 

Galway Talks with John Morley Wednesday 20th May

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Exclusive Interview with Medtronic's VP of Patient Care Solutions about major Jobs Announcement 
• Government Brings Forward New Laws to Crack Down on Puppy Farms 
• ‘Aisling’ Authors Launch New Novel With Exclusive Edition at Kennys Bookshop 

10am-11am

• Galway West By-Election Set to Test Government and Left-Wing Momentum 
• Galway Sees Highest Rent Inflation in State as Average City Apartment Tops €2,290 
• Galway Family Shares Story of 20 Extra Years Thanks to Organ Donation    
• New Report Says Galway and West Could Benefit More From Stronger Diaspora Links 

11am-12pm

• All-island charity CRY Ireland announces Galway native as trustee 
• Galway Horse Connects Fundraiser Event last night 
• Marc Roberts brings the Feel Good Factor to Galway’s Town Hall Theatre 

Galway Talks with John Morley Tuesday 19th May

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Galway Activists Detained After Israeli Forces Intercept Gaza Aid Flotilla 
• EPA finds almost six out of ten septic tanks fail inspection, putting drinking water wells and rivers at risk 
• From Tragedy to Hope: Galway Family Speaks Out on Organ Donation 

10am-11am

• Advocacy groups want reform of the Nursing Home discharge process 
• €3.25m in additional Government support to advance Galway Regional Aquatic Project 
• Galway's Green Earth Organics Marks 20 Years In Business With The Announcement Of New Sustainability Festival 
• GARDA SLOT 
• Shearfest Returns to Moycullen for 2026  

11am-12pm

• Galway Social Enterprise Horses Connect to Host Awareness and Fundraiser Evening 
• Financial abuse awareness campaign launched 
• MUSIC MORNINGS – Niall Teague 

Galway West By-Election Debate

Galway West By-Election Debate

OPENING STATEMENTS ORDER - 

1. Helen Ogbu – Labour
2. Noel Thomas – Independent Ireland
3. Míde Nic Fhionnlaoich – Social Democrats
4. Seán Kyne – Fine Gael
5. Sheila Garrity – Independent
6. AJ Cahill – Irish People Party
7. Mark Lohan – Sinn Féin
8. Néill Bairéad - Independent
9. Mike Cubbard – Independent
10. Niall Murphy – Green Party
11. Denman Rooke – People Before Profit
12. Orla Nugent – Aontú
13. Thomas Welby – Independent
14. Cillian Keane – Fianna Fáil
15. Michael Ryan – Independent
16. John O’Leary – Independent

NOT IN ATTENDENCE TONIGHT IS PATRICK FEENEY INDEPENDENT

Galway Talks with John Morley Monday May 18

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• More Than 1,000 Domestic Abuse Incidents Reported Every Week

• Labour Court Talks Aim to Prevent Further Ambulance Strikes
• Protest Held Over Uncertain Future of Galway’s Pálás Cinema
• Over 20 Million Vapes Not Recycled in Ireland Last Year

10am-11am

• Frustration Grows Over Delay to State Apology for Thalidomide Survivors

• Shane Ross Lifts the Lid on RTÉ Scandals in New Book

• Galway Woman Shares IBD Story Ahead of World Awareness Day

11am-12pm

• MONDAY PANEL - Galway West By-Election

• Sports Preview

Galway Talks with John Morley Friday May 15

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Charlie McGettigan Backs Eurovision Solidarity Call for Palestine   

• Bertie Ahern Remarks on Africans and Immigration Spark Backlash   

• THAT LAD NEEDS A HOBBY    

10am-11am

• Tempers Flare Over Galway’s Oats Spreading Saga   

• Ivana Bacik Joins Helen Ogbu in Galway West Election Push   

• Claregalway Set to Host One of Galway’s Biggest Fleadhs Yet   

11am-12pm

• GALWAY THOUGHTS PANEL - Galway West By-Election: The Final Countdown   

• Sports preview 

Galway Talks with John Morley Thursday May 14

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Boost for Gaeltacht Families Hosting Irish College Students   

• Students’ Union Calls for Boycott of University Alumni Awards   

• Revenue Confirms Property Tax for Garden Modular Homes  

10am-11am

• Anger in Galway Over Lifebuoy Thefts Along River Corrib   

• Galway Couple Join Garron Noone on Ambulance Mission to Uganda   

11am-12pm

• National Famine Commemoration to Take Place in Portumna 

• Yoga for Galway- Community Yoga and more sponsored by Galway City Council