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Galway Talks with John Morley (Tuesday, 27th January 2026)

Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Govt to explore strengthening AI deepfake laws

• Third named storm of the year to hit Ireland  

• CIÉ pensioners surviving on €8k a year stage Galway protest over 18-year wait for increases  

• New Research Reveals Majority of Irish Women Experience Incontinence — But Only Half Seek Help  

10-11am 

• Heineken to raise draught beer prices from next month 

• Garda slot  

• New radio play Play and Community Conversation on Anti-Racism in Galway City 

• We hear about Breast Cancer Research Institute’s annual Valentine’s Masquerade Ball 

11-12pm 

• The 12th Annual & International Galway Tattoo Show Returns  

• 67 students from across 15 schools in Galway are being awarded with the Medtronic STEM Outstanding Achievement Award  

• Music Mornings: The Works

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Galway Talks with John Morley Monday January 26

Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Opposition TDs call for full ban on use of counselling notes in trials  

• Emergency meeting to discuss bluetongue case rescheduled 

• Cie pensioners CIÉ Pensioners call for justice and parity of esteem  

10am-11am

• Gaeltacht housing action group Bánú protest at Roinn na Gaeltachta sna Forbacha Today 12pm   

• A More Nuanced Approach to STR Legislation Bill Needed, according to the ISCF  

• Legendary comedy competition Show Me The Funny 2026 returns  

11am-12pm

• Monday Deep Dive Panel - Irish Language promotion and development  

• Sports review 

Galway Talks with John Morley January 23

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Michael Fitzmaurice on EU-Mercosur deal and more.
• Tonnta festival celebrates Irish language and bilingual galway with full 2026 programme.
• Opposition argues with minister over proposed 'rip-off rent' bill. 

10am-11am

• Civil society coalition slams new International Protection Bill.
• Teddy bear hospital held in university of galway to allow children to get used to medical settings.
• Connacht Rugby prepare to unveil brand new stand at Dexcom stadium tomorrow as Leinster come to galway. 

11am-12pm

• Galway Thoughts Panel with Helen Ogbu and Sheila Garrity.
• Weekend Sport Preview with John Mulligan.

Galway Talks with John Morley Thursday January 22

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• MEPs vote to refer Mercosur deal to top EU court - we speak to those who voted for and against 

• Price of a pint rises despite the price of barley declining   

10am-11am

• Hauliers call for no confidence vote for RSA 

• Ireland one of only three EU countries to see decline in tourism nights  

• Corrib Rangers FC pitch severely damaged by e-scooters  

11am-12pm

• Tell-all book on Ozempic gets Galway launch 

• GRETB to hold open day  

• Music Mornings - AnnMarie O' Grady 

Galway Talks with John Morley Wednesday January 21

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Nearly 1,000 early years childcare services shut since 2019  

• MEP Calls Out Donald Trump Amid Tariff Threat  

• ‘Positive outcome’ anticipated for Galway’s beloved Palas cinema as reopening on the horizon  

10am-11am

• ICSA claim Bord Bia Chair's role untenable over Brazilian beef conflict of interest

• Motors slot  

• We hear hacks to beat the january pinch as Galwegians wait for pay day  

11am-12pm

• Financial advice  

• Branar announces Galway performances of acclaimed children’s show  

• All-Ireland survey to help track squirrels and pine marten 

Galway Talks with John Morley Tuesday January 20

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley

9am-10am

• Review which included Connemara language plans reports progress but persistent challenges  

• Information packs launched for new city parking payment methods as app and machine saga continues  

• Significant systemic issues continue to affect lives of children in care – new report shows  

10am-11am

• An Coimisiún Pleanála will not hold oral hearings for Galway Ring Road as decision expected by end of March  

• Garda slot

• Cabinet to hear plans for immediate opening of €1bn housing fund  

• Over €14 million allocated to Active Travel and Greenway projects in Galway for 2026  

11am-12pm

• Galway University Musical Society brings FOLLIES to the stage  

• Evergreen 

• Music Mornings - Jimmy Buckley 

Galway Talks with John Morley (Monday, 19th January 2026)

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am

• Economist claims Ireland could enter recession if trump wins interest rates battle
• CIÉ Pensioners to march in protest over pensions
• Galway Simon Community to Launch Report on Older Adult Homelessness

10am-11am

• Parents of non-verbal autistic daughter tells of dental care struggles
• Galway Chamber CEO Karen Ronan appointed President of Network Ireland
• Cancer clinical trial information evening to take place in University of Galway

11am-12pm

• Cllr Andrew Reddington - Community Health Care Survey
• Planning Authority says no oral hearing needed for Galway Ring Road project
• Sports Review with Ollie Turner

Galway Talks with John Morley Friday January 16

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am

• House starts declined by 73% between 2024 and 2025
• Former Connolly campaign manager to run in Galway West by-election
• Cllr calls for delivery of public toilets in city parks

10am-11am

• Connemara group demands council meeting over Gaeltacht housing
• We speak to the people of Loughrea as they eye up historic win
• Bilingual theatre production to take to the stage in Moycullen

11am-12pm

• St Columba’s Credit Union to hold AGM
• Galway Thoughts panel 
• Sports preview

Galway Talks with John Morley Thursday January 15

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am

• Opposition parties take aim at Government Mercosur stance  

• Huge Ukraine humanitarian funding for three Irish NGOs - We speak to Minister of State Neale Richmond 

• Plans for Newcastle Community Centre approved  

10am-11am

• Climate report says 2025 was third hottest year on record  

• Loughrea councillors threaten Dublin trip over ‘outrageous’ TII inaction  

• Farming Memoir to be launched in Kennys next week   

11am-12pm

• Culture Corner – New Show by Little John Nee comes to the Town Hall  

• Music Morning - Jack McBrinn of TikTok fame joins us 

Galway Talks with John Morley Wednesday January 14

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am

• Contract to be awarded for fitout of new City Hall at Crown Square  

• Government fast-tracks law to fine tech giants for AI abuse  

• School hot meal scheme 'not sustainable', committee to hear  

10am-11am

• 67% of health workers actively considering leaving role - report  

• Construction sector activity decreased last month

• GAA pressing ahead with erection of another dome after Storm Éowyn wrecked original one a year ago  

11am-12pm

• Financial advice 

• Ask The Dentist

• Almost 20% find retirement unaffordable until 70