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Galway Talks with John Morley Tuesday January 13

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Chaplain injured in terror attack and three soldiers to receive bravery award from Irish military  

• Mandatory helmets for e-scooter users being considered  

• Refugees must wait three years for spouse and child reunification under new plans  

10am-11am

• Cost of national stamp to rise to €1.85 from February as An Post hikes prices  

• Garda Slot

• Dunmore left with no electricity for 20th time in a year and a half  

• Special art exhibition by Galway artist comes to the Town Hall  

11am-12pm

• We speak to 3 Galway men building classrooms in Mombasa, Kenya   

• Music Mornings - Jamie McIntrye  

Galway Talks with John Morley Monday January 12

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am

• New University of Galway Library honours legacy of Dr Karen Guinee  

• Von Der Leyen looks to implement Mercusor before vote of MEPS  

• Almost 13,000 Irish passports recalled over technical error 

10am-11am

• We’ll have a package from the mercusor protest 

• Tusla says it is working with crèches at risk of closure over registration renewals  

• How to support your child as they face Mock Exams

11am-12pm

• Monday Panel - Galway's Health Service - what needs fixing? 

• Sports review 

Galway Talks with John Morley Friday January 9

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am

• Concerns raised over proposed Park and Ride – without bus lanes  

• Supermac’s Pat McDonagh says they wil only ever use Irish Beef ahead of Mercusor vote  

• Ability West seeking Galway families for Home Sharing   

10am-11am

• Health Minister hits out at Galway hospital over growing trolley crisis  

• Turn2Me Calls on Coimisiún na Meán to Block Grok AI 

• University of Galway information evening for mature students and adult learners  

11am-12pm

• GALWAY THOUGHTS PANEL

• Sports review  

Galway Talks with John Morley Thursday January 9

Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Dunmore to hold protest over unsafe traffic conditions as mere inches separate cars and kerb - we go live to locals in Glynn’s bar  

• We get the latest myhome.ie report  

• Irish food, drink and horticulture exports reach a record €19 billion 

10am-11am

• Mercusor protest to take place on Saturday - we speak to farmers involved 

• We speak to MEP Nina Carberry as she's appointed to lead CAP role 

• Irish Hospice report shows 2 in 3 people not told death is imminent 

11am-12pm

• Galway barista launches fundraiser for urgent medical care  

• Financial advice with Dave McCarthy 

Galway Talks with John Morley Wednesday January 7

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• DNG say House prices to continue rising in 2026 

• New law to tackle theft of tools and work equipment  

• Virtual COPD Care Pathway Marks Major Milestone in Chronic Disease Management  

10am-11am

• Farming influencer from Galway calls for a no to Mercosur ahead of EU vote on Friday 

• Motoring slot  

• Smokers Who Quit The Habit Could Cut The Cost Of Life Insurance By Up To 50% 

11am-12pm

• We get answers to your questions on the Fair Deal scheme   

• We hear about East Galway Speakers’ Open Night 

Galway Talks with John Morley Tuesday January 6

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Italy expected to back Mercosur, paving way for trade deal  

• UK begins ban on junk food ads on daytime TV and online - Should Ireland follow suit? 

• Parents survey reveals rising concern over children’s mental health, cost of living and digital life   

10am-11am

• Venezuela's Maduro says he is still president amid not guilty plea  

• Hauliers describe government as deeply out of touch after fuel hikes  

• Irish Cancer Society urging people to attend age-appropriate screenings  

11am-12pm

• It’s Nollaig na mban – we hear a bit about its traditions  

• Evergreen slot  

Galway Talks with John Morley Monday January 5th

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Almost 17,000 homeless in November in another record high  

• Venezuela's Maduro to appear in US court as Trump says further strikes possible  

• Drinkaware Encourages an Alcohol-Free Start to 2026 As New Research Highlights Growing Openness to Dry January  

10am-11am

• Galway GP calls for helipad in Shantalla  

• OpenAI signs Irish Govt charter on digital inclusion  

11am-12pm

• Our first Monday Deep Dive panel – Business in Galway in 2026  

• Sports Review 

The Best of Galway Talks 2025

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

• A look back at the best bits of 2025

Galway Talks with John Morley Tuesday December 30

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

10am-11am

• Government to buy buildings around country to turn into state-led childcare services  

• Figures reveal near-zero uptake of student room rental scheme in Galway amid housing need  

• AA Galway Convention to take place this week  

11am-12pm

• We hear about the Active Travel Scheme for Headford  

• Athenry Community Playground to undergo major upgrade  

• Galway manager Pádraic Joyce adds Daragh Sheridan to his backroom team 

Galway Talks with John Morley Monday December 29

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

10am-11am 

• €186 million in Agriculture payments to Galway in 2025  

• Independent Ireland to hold anti-Mercosur protest  

• Reminder to check passport expiry before new year travel  

11am-12pm

• 'Mini brain' research could benefit stroke, Alzheimer's studies  

• Galway man overcomes set-backs to build sportswear brand  

• Sports review