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Galway Talks with John Morley Monday November 17th 1:58:18

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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 9am-10am Councillor rejects insurance assertion that potholes are an Act of God County councillors pass largest ever budget of €203 million Creche owners threaten to close doors indefinitely to shut country down as funding row with Government escalates Love Galway Hate Racism to hold solidarity event with the…

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Morley's Mouthfuls: This week on Galway Talks 1:22:08

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Parking metres continue to be a bone of contention here in Galway city and with City Councillors, as a legal settlement has been reached between the city council and the private company who were operating the machines in and around the city centre. Fine Gael councillor Frank Fahy has hit out at the fact that we don't know what the settlement was an…

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Galway Talks with John Morley Friday November 14th 1:50:29

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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 9am-10am Farmers call for clarity on compulsory purchase orders and Mercosur Old salmon traps and eel cages on the Corrib pose ‘serious safety concerns’ Galway author releases debut novel 10am-11am Call for clarity on Ireland’s defensive position ahead of EU presidency City Tribune Headlines 1,000 Children ta…

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Galway Talks with John Morley Thursday November 13th 1:52:10

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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 9am-10am Should the voting age be 16? - We discuss City Council could raise €3.6million a year on derelict sites if levies were fully applied Most listeners can't spot AI-generated music, survey finds 10am-11am Govt's National Housing Plan slammed as 'deeply disappointing' We speak to the new Chief Executive …

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Galway Talks with John Morley Wednesday November 12th 1:52:19

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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley 9am-10am Fire at old railway station in Tuam just weeks after funding for revamp secured We speak to councillors after a Heated row at City Hall over parking machine legal settlement Deadline approaching for submissions on Cooloo Wind Farm Former Republic of Ireland Goalkeeper David Forde talks to us about his…

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Galway Talks with John Morley Tuesday November 11th 1:56:32

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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 9am-10am Michael D Higgin’s 14 year term has come to an end as he hands over the reins to fellow Galwegian Catherine Connolly 400 SIPTU delegates gathering in Galway for national conference 88% increase homes on Airbnb in Gaeltacht areas - we hear how this could affect the Irish language 10am-11am Calls for a…

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Galway Talks with John Morley Monday November 10th 1:54:19

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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 9am-10am Review of Fianna Fáil's presidential campaign delayed Calls for Tánaiste to accelerate delivery of PET Scanner to University Hospital Galway Hygiene Hub launches #ItsInTheBag Christmas Appeal 10am-11am Shops openly selling e-scooters capable of speeding 60kmh over legal limit, as garda seizures soar …

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Morley's Mouthfuls - This week on Galway Talks (Galway woman waives anonymity to name rapist; Anti-Social behaviour in Ballybane; Violence against International Protection Applicants and more) 1:23:55

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This week on Galway Talks,We heard the powerful story of Jade McFarlane. She was raped by her friend's father in their home when she was just 19 years of age. She bravely waived her anonymity so that she could name her rapist. She came on to the programme this week and shared her story with us We also heard of the situation in Ballybane over the m…

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Overcrowding in Irish Prisons described as Inhuman and Degrading; Consumers have been warned to avoid a number of dated health insurance plans; British Ambassador to Ireland Kara Owen visits Galway. 1:56:39

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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley (Friday 7th November 2025) 9am-10am Overcrowding in Irish Prisons described as Inhuman and Degrading Nigel Sweetnam of the IFA's Poultry Committee Chair updates us on the Bird Flu outbreak New Committee set up to raise funds for Galway residents living with MS 10am-11am Consumers have been warned to avoid a nu…

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Galway Talks with John Morley (Thursday, 6th November 2025) 1:51:59

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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley (Thursday, 6th November 2025) 9am-10am Learner drivers to sit test after four years in order to renew permit Association of Catholic Priests (ACP) Calls for Greater Protection of Elderly Rights in Light of New Legislation 10am-11am EU countries agree deal on 2040 climate target Connacht Tribune Headlines Ahasc…

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Galway Talks with John Morley (Wednesday, 5th November 2025) 1:51:22

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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley (Wednesday, 5th November 2025) 9am-10am Effects of tracker mortgage scandal 'far from over' Galway Man to Run 250km Across the Sahara in Memory of Uncle Lost to Rare Cancer Fundraising page of Run For Iggy Coldvember Initative in Support of Galway Rape Crisis Centre 10am-11am Major Water Infrastructure Upgrade…

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Galway Talks with John Morley (Tuesday, 4th November 2025) 1:58:28

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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley (Tuesday, 4th November 2025) 9am-10am EU states gather for emergency 2040 emissions targets meeting Galway City woman waives anonymity and speaks out following the sentencing of her rapist A new chapter for Galway Rape Crisis Centre as the doors open in The Claddagh. Strengthening support, safety, and hope acr…

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Galway Talks with John Morley (Monday, 3rd November 2025) 1:59:52

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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley (Monday, 3rd November 2025) 9am-10am Call for emergency measures to tackle anti-social behaviour in the east of the city as bus windows are smashed Rate of judicial review in Ireland 'off the charts' - housing expert PsyCare Ireland Wins €81,100 to Launch Nightlife Safety & Empowerment Programme for Young Peop…

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Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett (Friday, 31st October 2025) 1:51:20

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Today on Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett (Friday, 31st October 2025) 9am-10am County Finals To Be Played Under lights but Not Everyone is Happy - Galway GAA Chairman Paul Bellew talks to us. Launch of Connemara Pony Heritage Centre Mountbellew No Name Club Celebrates 30 Years in Operation 10am-11am Vandalism at Bearna-Na Forbacha sports park/pl…

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Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett (Thursday, 30th October 2025) 1:49:27

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Today on Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett (Thursday, 30th October 2025) 9am-10am Deer Causing Issues for Motorists Across the County Local Community Safety Partnerships New Show on TG4 – Hector OZ/NZ 10am-11am Tuam Creche to close this Friday Connacht Tribune Headlines Galway Autism Partnership Schools Programme 11am-12pm OURS TO PROTECT - Recyc…

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Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett (Wednesday, 29th October 2025) 1:56:13

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Today on Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett (Wednesday, 29th October 2025) 9am-10am Independent Ireland Cllr Noel Thomas confirms intention to run in Galway West by-election. Cllr. Alan Cheevers discusses safety and precautions around fireworks and bonfires for Haloween. Fastway Couriers have gone into receivership. 10am-11am Ballinasloe Social Se…

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Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett (Tuesday, 28th October 2025) 2:03:51

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Today on Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett (Tuesday, 28th October 2025) 9am-10am Election of Catherine Connolly as President: Mayor of Galway City Reaction Mary Coughlan on Catherine Connolly Election The presidential election has thrown up a number of questions for the Government parties. 10am-11am What now for Fianna Fail post Presidential Elec…

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Morley's Mouthfuls - This week on Galway Talks (A&E wait times, living through a mental health crisis and medical negligence) 1:22:57

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In a week when the presidential election dominated national media, we focused in on healthcare and disabilities here on Galway Talks.We started off the week by hearing the story of Siobhán Cunningham. Her TikTok went viral when she posted outside A&E. The Loughrea woman had to sit back in her car because there was absolutely no room for her to si…

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Community Matters: Mervue 1:49:11

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9am-10am We meet some great local characters We talk about the local soccer club We learn about the history of Mervue 10am-11am Phil Grealish and Eileen Dunleavy of the Credit Union join us for their charity draw We have the Connacht Tribune headlines with Dave O'Connell Anna Conboy and Phil Ryan join us for a chat 11am-12pm Terry Flaherty of Mervu…

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Galway Talks with John Morley (Thursday, 23rd October 2025) 1:46:38

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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley (Thursday, 23rd October 2025) 9am-10am Planning will be lodged for the new Galway Hospice next year following confirmation from the HSE. Irish hotelier takes on 250km challenge, retracing path of his late wife Marking National Brain Tumour Awareness Week (October 20-26) 10am-11am Local Authorities’ environment…

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Galway Talks with John Morley (Wednesday, 22nd October 2025) 1:50:14

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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley (Wednesday, 22nd October 2025) 9am-10am Councillors hit out at Com Reg as mobile coverage problems persist across County Galway Minister Foley in Galway to open two new residential centres for people with disabilities 10am-11am Update on Maternity Services in Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe MOTORING with GERR…

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Galway Talks with John Morley (Tuesday, 21st October 2025) 1:53:23

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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley (Tuesday, 21st October 2025) 9am-10am Parents of missing Galway student issue plea for search volunteers Galway woman with Endometriosis welcomes new framework as a first step in long journey for the health service Meeting later this week on how to protect and retore our water quality in Galway 10am-11am Galwa…

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Galway Talks with John Morley (Monday, 20th October 2025) 1:57:23

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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley (Monday, 20th October 2025) 9am-10am Medical negligence costs a challenge for health service, consultants hear Can we better look after the diaspora? the Minister consults with Galway businesses Did Ben Dunne really organise the kidnapping of a ‘well-known entertainer’? We find out the author of a new book on …

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Morley's Mouthfuls - This week on Galway Talks (Tuam Creche Chaos, Living with Psychosis and Presidential Candidates 1:26:01

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We began this week by exploring the chaos which had been unleased in Tuam, as nearly 100 families have been impacted by the foreclosure of the Happily Ever After creche. The childcare facility cannot continue to function as the owner's, Tuam Parish, have been hit with a bill of over 1 million euro if they decide to proceed with renovations of the b…

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Community Matters: Leitir Móir 1:48:42

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Today on Community Matters: Leitir Móir 9am-10am We speak to some characters in the area We get the current affairs issues in the area We get the history of the area 10am-11am We speak to some local communnity organisations John Beag O Flatharta talks about music and boats We hear about a commemorative walk taking place on saturday 11am-12pm GAA an…

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Galway Talks with John Morley (Thursday, 16th October 2025) 1:50:35

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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley (Thursday, 16th October 2025) 9am-10am Farmers have nothing to fear over the Mercosur Deal according to Phil Hogan Free physiotherapist led osteoporosis education session this Saturday at Bon Secours Hospital Galway Presidential candidate CATHERINE CONNOLLY speaks to Galway Bay FM 10am-11am Presidential candid…

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Galway Talks with John Morley (Wednesday, 15th October 2025) 1:54:14

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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley (Wednesday, 15th October 2025) 9am-10am Public consultation launched on development of CAMHS standards Mistake for Greens to back Connolly - former party Chair Works begin at Connemara Ambulance base New national supercomputer CASPIr to be operated by University of Galway 10am-11am No bus service for annaghdow…

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Galway Talks with John Morley Tuesday October 14th 1:58:02

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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 9am-10am Study finds early menopause is associated with increased risk of dementia Unanimous concern over Galway flood response as no funding set aside in Connemara draft budget Former RTÉ Western Editor Jim Fahy to be remembered at book launch 10am-11am Trump declares peace in Gaza Quality of surface water c…

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Galway Talks with John Morley Monday October 13th 1:58:07

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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 9am-10am Families gather in Tuam calling for intervention to prevent their childcare facility closing due to fire safety works costing €1.2m City council in limbo over €60m loan to fit out new HQ, as councillors raise questions over purchase Update after Maam Valley left with no coverage since July 10am-11am …

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Morley's Mouthfuls - This week on Galway Talks (Sarah Clancy on returning home after Israeli detention, Internet Issues in Maam Valley and all about the budget) 1:27:42

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All eyes are on the Middle East as a truce was reached between Israel and Palestine. Galway has a special connection to the conflict this week as Sarah Clancy, an activist in the Global Sumud Flotilla, returned home. She recounted the horrific ordeal she and other activists went through to us on Galway Talks. We also looked at electricity, phone c…

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Galway Talks with John Morley Friday October 10th 1:56:48

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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 9am-10am Maam Valley locals without broadband and phone coverage since July 10am-11am President Higgins unveils new commemorative benches in Eyre Square Huge funding to be announced for Gort 11am-12pm Galway Thoughts panel Sports previewBy galwaytalks

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Salthill poet returns home after Israeli detention - full interview 27:58

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Galway resident and Salthill poet Sarah Clancy was among the Global Sumud Flotilla activists who returned from an Israeli detention camp this week. In an exclusive interview with Galway Talks she shares how she and her crewmates were treated following their apprehension.By galwaytalks

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Galway Talks with John Morley Thursday October 9th 1:55:11

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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 9am-10am We speak to Salthill poet Sarah Clancy on returning home after Israeli detention Claddagh Watch flags go missing from O’Brien’s Bridge 10am-11am Half of Galway parents indifferent to teen drinking Galway property prices rise by €30,000 in one year Connacht Tribune Headlines Living with Loss informati…

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Galway Talks with John Morley Wednesday October 8th 1:56:39

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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 9am-10am We talk all things budget Motorists to pay 2.5 cents more per litre because of higher carbon tax Health budget increase will not meet the needs of a growing population and this budget fails to invest in our future Introduction of new minimum wage will lead to many business closures 10am-11am Calls to…

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Galway Talks with John Morley Monday October 6th 1:59:55

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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 9am-10am Fianna Fáil's Jim Gavin withdraws from Presidential Election Galway farmers facing significant costs after flooding Storm Amy worsens existing flooding problem in Kylemore Video of Clonbur GAA grounds goes viral as pitch ‘turns into a lake’ Calls for Government to help local businesses that assist co…

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Morley's Mouthfuls - This week on Galway Talks 1:25:21

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Morley's Mouthfuls Traffic was again a big issue this week on Galway Talks, but it was traffic safety, not congestion, that dominated. I went out to Kinvara early on this week and spoke to some of the locals about some of the traffic safety measures they want to see in the village. They want urgently to have two pedestrian crossings, as well as, a …

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Galway Talks with John Morley Friday October 3rd 1:54:55

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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 9am-10am 'Severe and damaging gusts' to come as Storm Amy hits Galway Closures and event cancellations across the city after rain warning overnight Flooding across the county with Moycullen and Connemara badly affected Fears Government’s proposed short-term rental legislation could devastate family-run busine…

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Galway Talks with John Morley Thursday October 2nd 2:41:28

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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 9am-10am Urgent Call for Road Safety Measures in Kinvara Village Irish Refugee Council call on Department of Justice to halt voluntary return campaign We look at events taking place for World Stoma Day this Saturday 10am-11am Protest takes place in Galway City as Israel stops 13 Gaza aid boats carrying 500 ac…

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Galway Talks with John Morley Wednesday October 1st 2:00:36

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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley 9am-10am FOI reveals ‘failures’ in enforcing short-term letting rules in Galway City Transport woes force school change for children with language disorders in Loughrea Awareness campaign to be launched for sexual violence survivors 10am-11am The Ambassador of Ukraine to Ireland Ms Larysa Gerasko joins us Moto…

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Galway Talks with John Morley Tuesday September 30th 2:03:46

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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 9am-10am House prices in Galway rise yet again Galway primary pupils suffer from overcrowded classrooms Good job news for Galway as CLS announced 140 new roles and Datavant adds 40 to its Irish team 10am-11am Calls to end ‘overly prescriptive’ planning process in Ireland We hear all about this year’s Sleep Ou…

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Galway Talks with John Morley Monday September 19th 1:59:15

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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 9am-10am Double gold for Irish rowers at World Championships Sinn Féin calls for €100k National Maternity Hospital bike shed tender to be scrapped We hear about events taking place in Galway for breast cancer awareness month 10am-11am Urgent need for construction of two new school buildings in Galway Irish pe…

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Morley's Mouthfuls - This week on Galway Talks 1:22:43

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There's nothing quite like an election looming and the budget in the offing to make the work of a journalist more exciting. That's definitely been the case over the past week on Galway Talks. ?We started off the week by discussing VAT and the potential reduction back to 9% for the hospitality sector. There is some concern among certain quarters tha…

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Galway Talks with John Morley Friday September 26th 2:01:29

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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 9am-10am We’re live from the Annual Pathways to Progress Medico-Legal conference in the Glenlo Abbey Hotel Galway activist on Gaza aid flotilla slams drones targeting boats We speak to an expert in effective responses to homelessness amongst older people We’ll hear about Artificial Intelligence and Assistive …

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Ours To Protect Series (EP 5) Energy 35:02

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Ours to Protect is a unique and exciting audio project – a collaboration of local and regional broadcasters from across the country who have come together to tackle climate change, champion climate action, and inform and educate audiences all over Ireland about how they can make a difference. This week we discuss Energy with Dr William Finnegan, pr…

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Galway Talks with John Morley Thursday September 25th 1:51:06

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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 9am-10am Planned outages for Connemara electricity supply as ESB to carry out major upgrade of region’s network Irish Medical Organisation response to Donald Trump’s autism announcement Recipients of the Galway People of the year awards announced 10am-11am Update on maternity services in Portiuncula Connacht …

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Community Matters: Inishbofin 1:52:49

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Today on Community Matters: Inishbofin 9am-10am We’ll hear locals favourite stories of Inishbofin over the years Current affairs with Imelda Reidy Tommy Burke talks us through the history of the island 10am-11am We’ll speak to Paul Hughes and Kevin Abeyta An application for time extension to build the island’s heritage museum was recently refused -…

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Galway Talks with John Morley Tuesday September 23rd 2:00:53

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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 9am-10am Vandals target running track in Ballinasloe Concern raised that tourism in Galway will suffer unless coach spaces are made available We speak to two time Superbowl champion Max Starks ahead of Pittsburgh Steelers historic NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings in Croke Park 10am-11am New primary scho…

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Galway Talks with John Morley Monday September 22nd 2:04:35

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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 9am-10am Should the Budget reduce the VAT rate for the restaurant sector? Number of flights cancelled today as Dublin Airport continues to recover from weekend chaos More Life rings tampered with in Galway City 10am-11am Thousands gather for Irish language march Warning of Facebook accommodation scams as the …

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Galway Talks with Dave O'Connell Friday September 19th 1:51:19

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Today on Galway Talks with Dave O'Connell: 9am-10am Concerns raised over lack of rapid response vehicle in Tuam We’ll be hearing about all the best events taking place at the longest-running community arts festival in Ireland 10am-11am We hear from a Galway woman who has just returned from her fifth aid convoy mission to Ukraine 11am-12pm We speak …

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