Galway Talks - with John Morley

Today on the show, principal of St. Jarlath's College in Tuam John Kelly spoke with Keith about their transition to a co-education school, Marc Roberts, Dana and Brendan Murray spoke to Keith about the Eurovision and Marc's 25th anniversary of representing Ireland, Independent councillor Tim Broderick and Councillor Andrew Reddington spoke to Keith about the major drugs problem in rural Ireland and much more.

Today on the show, Chief Executive of CEIST Gerry McGuill and Fianna Fail councilor Colm Keaveney spoke to Keith about the announcement of the Tuam schools amalgamation, Dr. Mary Surlis spoke to Keith about the information session on alternative pathways to study at NUIG, Martin Curley spoke to Keith about the 2nd annual East Galway Emigrants and Exiles Conference and much more.

If you are planning a summer get away- have you made plans for your pooch? Pet owners hoping to holiday abroad this year are being warned that they may find it harder to get a boarding pass for their beloved dog or cat than for themselves, due to a shortage of kennel spaces. 

 So, what’s led to a big demand for such services and how can you make sure your pet doesn’t miss out on their summer getaway? 

Leo Haverty Elka Pet Shop, Boarding Kennels Motel & Cattery, Mountbellew joined Keith this morning to discuss the issue. 

What's happening at the coach station in Galway? Why is it empty? It leaves a very dangerous situation here with taxis, private cars, pedestrians, and kids all out on the road side while the coach station itself is practically empty.

Oisin O’ Brien representing Galway Coach Station joined Keith this morning to discuss the issue.  

Today on the show we had Oisin O'Brien and Councilor John Connolly debate the current situation with the Galway Coach Station, Leo Haverty came on to speak about the shortage of kennel spaces on airplanes, John Crumlish and Paul Fahy came into studio to speak about the Galway International Arts Festival and much more. 

Clare Ann Irwin- sponsored by Irwin’s Funeral Directors.  

Previously a primary school teacher, Clare Ann is an ambitious, hardworking and outgoing individual, who loves travelling, playing the piano and spending time with her friends and family. Clare Ann works full-time in her family-run funeral business in Galway City. She is not only the 5th generation in the business, but the first female funeral director and embalmer since its establishment in 1834. Sport has always played a massive part in Clare Ann’s life, representing Connacht in hockey, and both coaching and playing with her local GAA club St. Michael’s. Above everything, Clare Ann is a proud Galway Girl. 

Over the weekend some of the trees in Westside Park were damaged overnight.

"Unfortunately, there was another act of vandalism on a vehicle belonging to one of the Claddagh Watch patrollers on Saturday night.  This person gave up their time to prevent deaths by accident and suicide on the waterways of Galway City in his night time patrols. He parked in a parking spot not far from the Claddagh Watch base, where he parks when he's on duty.  

A mindless thug smashed the wing mirror on the side of his car. This is absolutely unforgiveable and we would ask anyone that has any information on this to make contact with the Gardai in Mill St. "

Email from - Arthur Carr, Operations Manager, Claddagh Watch Patrol 

Today on the show, as work to form a power-sharing government in the North begins, Galway West Sinn Fein TD Mairead Farrell gave her assessment of the election results and the challenges ahead. 

Domestic Violence Response Galway launched its latest report with the charity which supports women impacted by domestic abuse recording the highest number of clients in 2021 in its 24-year history.

A number of incidents of vandalism in Galway city over the weekend were up for discussion as well as the latest developments in the campaign to seek redress for the survivors of Tuam Mother and Baby Home. 

The new Galway Rose Claire Ann Irwin joined us in studio as she looks ahead to representing the county in Tralee later this year and Aaron Monaghan discussed his directorial approach ahead of Druid's latest production the Cavalcaders.

A Galway city resident is warning others of a scam which has come to light in the last couple of days. 

Today on the show Keith spoke to Margaret Moran on her ovarian cancer journey, he also spoke with Niall McNeillis, Sharon Ledwith, Gerry Rabbitte, John Cunningham and Jessica Ridge about the Darkness into Light event across Galway. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice and Deputy Sean Canny also spoke about the new Turf Bill motion proposed by Michael Fitzmaurice himself and much more.