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Galway Talks with John Morley Tuesday December 23

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Drivers in Galway lost an average of 61 hours sitting in traffic this year  

• Tuam Rapid Response Vehicle to be considered for 2026 – O’Hara  

• Why Realistic Resolutions Protect Mental Health  

10am-11am

• More insurance hikes expected in the New Year   

• University of Galway professor appointed to UN role in historic moment for Ireland  

• Galway LUAS likely to be included in new transport strategy  

11am-12pm

• Knocknacarra man becomes viral meme after mimicking Ronaldo’s crying gesture during Ireland v Portugal at the Aviva  

• Evergreen Slot  

• Santa to visit Galway Bay FM - But has GBFM garnered enough Christmas Spirit?

Galway Talks with John Morley Monday December 22

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• President Catherine Connolly calls for hope, peace and solidarity in first Christmas message 

• Light rail system for Galway to be included in Galway Transport Strategy  
• 'Challenging' for Govt to meet 2030 housing target - Central Bank  
• Will we get a white Christmas? We speak to Alan O Reilly of Carlow Weather   

10am-11am

• Occupied Territories Bill to be limited to goods  

• Government U-Turn on promise to fix ‘dysfunctional’ RSA means more people will die on our roads - according to Irish Road Haulage Association 

• New research uncovers the psychological impact of home invasions  

11am-12pm

• Galway man preparing to publish two children's book for Charity  

• GBFM drop Christmas music video - West 17 join us in studio  

• Sports review 

Galway Talks with John Morley Friday December 19

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Petition launched to reopen Galway airport 

• Bank warns customers to be wary of “smishing” scams this Christmas  

• Galway City Rings in 2026 with Family Friendly Festivities and Early Countdown  

10am-11am

• Mercosur treaty signing postponed amid tense scenes  

• Law allowing drink drivers avoid mandatory blood tests needs urgent updating according to Alcohol Action Ireland 

• New TG4 doc captures a golden decade of Gaelic Football 

11am-12pm

• We hear how Galwegians will be celebrating this Christmas   

• Sports Preview 

Galway Talks with John Morley Thursday December 18

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• No plans to close Portiuncula maternity unit  

• Galway farmers to protest in Brussels  

• Galway city residents left with no water for four days   

10am-11am

• We speak to a Ballinasloe woman just back from the world’s largest refugee camp  

• New ‘Above the Shop’ grant to tackle vacancy and boost town centres 

• New study to investigate impact of Covid-19 and technology on mourning practices in Ireland   

11am-12pm

• Culture Corner - Brand new festival is announced for Galway  

• Pet corner - Dental week  

• Blood Bike West volunteers continue their vital service through the holidays  

• Music Morning - Galway Bay FM reveal big things coming soon 

Galway Talks with John Morley Wednesday December 17th

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Bill to ban fox hunting  

• 55% increase in drug driving cases at Loughrea district court office 

• Update on Future of Dunguaire Castle  

10am-11am

• Micheál Martin heavily criticised at FF meeting over review into Gavin campaign  

• Motoring slot  
• Rise in energy costs for households to fund grid revamp  
• Devastation for Galway volunteers after fire breaks out at restored train station  

11am-12pm

• Financial advice

• Galway woman releases second collection of poetry  

• History Talks - Christmas traditions with Brian Nolan 

Galway Talks with John Morley Tuesday December

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Housing Crisis makes it ‘impossible’ to bring kids up in the Gaeltacht, Conradh na Gaeilge warn 

• Over 10,000 European farmers head to Brussels for protest this week  

• Galway native involved in monumental, first-of-its-kind Irish language dictionary  

10am-11am

• Fianna Fáil presidential review submitted to Micheál Martin for consideration  

• EU moves away from its proposed ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars  

• Government's new rail strategy aims to get Galway to Dublin journey down to 90 minutes  

11am-12pm

• All-Ireland Peatlands Centre of Excellence launched  

• Music Mornings - Rachel Goode  

Galway Talks with John Morley Monday December 15

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Fire crews called to fire at Maam Cross Railway Station  

• Shantalla residents call for bus shelter

• Appeal for support for the convoy for Ukraine   

• Movie which won best Irish Feature at the Galway Film Fleadh hits cinemas   

10am-11am

• Ballybane road’s new layout leaves just 8cm between passing buses  

• Sinn Féin to hold Public Meeting in Athenry on Mercosur Trade Deal  

• Kenny’s Bookshop give us Christmas book gift recommendations for family and friends  

11am-12pm

• Galway Greats - Dave O’Connell 

• Sports review after a busy weekend

Morley's Mouthfuls: This week on Galway Talks

As the flu season kicks into full swing, there has been an upsurge in cases which are leading to hospitalisations. It is predicted that the peak of the flu season and hospitalisations will be around Christmas week or even into early January. Could we have done more to prevent this in the form of enhanced vaccines? Well, the HSE didn't deem enhanced vaccines cost-effective this year, but there has been political pushback, particularly from backbench government TDs. We discussed the pros and cons of the standard flu vaccine with local TD and GP Martin Daly.

The problem of aggressive seagulls in Galway city centre has been highlighted on a number of occasions on our programme over the past number of years. In severe cases, people have been attacked by the birds, and some have required medical attention. They have also been associated problems like taking food off people, and defecating on locals. We discussed the ongoing problem of bullish seagulls in Galway City with Fine Gael Councillor Frank Fahy. He wants bylaws enacted to fine businesses who are not disposing of their litter correctly, as some businesses leave their rubbish out in bags which can be pecked and opened up by the birds. We also discussed the potential of a 'puppy patrol' or falconry to deter these birds from terrorising the city centre.

Australia has announced a social media ban on certain platforms for teenagers under the age of 16. It came into effect in the middle of the week. We discussed whether this should be introduced here in Ireland and the European Union with a number of contributors. We heard first from a 17-year-old schoolgirl from Gort who admits that more needs to be done to safeguards teens on social media, but doesn't believe an outright ban is the way to go. We also heard from Alex Cooney, the CEO of Cybersafe Kids, who gave her thoughts on the issue, and we got the political opinion of Independent Ireland Councillor Noel Thomas. All agree that things need to change when it comes to social media, but they have varying views on whether or not there should be an outright ban for under 16s.

It's that time of year again! Oh no it isn't! Oh yes it is! Renmore Pantomime Society are celebrating 45 years in existence. They're putting on a performance of Jack and the Beanstalk, the iconic panto. We were at their launch night in the Connacht Hotel and we spoke to the director, the choreographer, playwright, and Jack himself. They are due to open their show in the Town Hall Theatre at the end of the month. Find tickets and all the details on tht.ie

Community Matters: Shantalla

Today on Community Matters: Shantalla

9am-10am 

• Gerry Daly and Alan Mullholland
• Billy Smyth
• Bridie Thornton and Tom Nally 

10am-11am 

• Dominick Burke
• Miriam Browne
• We hear about the Credit Union 

11am-12pm

• Sport in Shantalla 
• Live music from the Sliding Rock 
• The man, the myth, the legend: Don Deacy 

Galway Talks with John Morley Thursday December 11th

Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am

• US plans to ask all Irish tourists to share five years of social media history  

• Bill on regulation of puppy farms to be debated in Dáil 

• RNLI lifesavers from Galway prepare to answer the call this Christmas   

10am-11am

• Galway City to host EU housing summit 

• ALONE Urges Government to Reconsider Pharmacy Changes including Blister Packs  

• Daithí Ó Sé joins us to talk about the AIB GOAL Mile 2025  

11am-12pm

• Culture Corner – Corofin Charity Church Concert – A Night To Remember   

• Connacht tribune headlines  

• Sports preview  

• Music Mornings Aoife Mullholland