GALWAY TALKS with Keith Finnegan

Join Keith Finnegan every weekday from 9 am to 12 midday for your current affairs. For all your information on news and events relevant to Galway plus much more, tune into ‘Galway Talks with Keith Finnegan” every weekday morning from 9 am to 12 midday. Play your part by sending us your thoughts and comments.

Galway Talks is a mix of current affairs, human interest stories, entertainment and even some live music thrown in for good measure.   

From local and national politics to community issues, voices from across the county and beyond discuss and debate the major events affecting Galway, the country and the world.   

There’s a lighter side too as we feature the stories of local characters, the talent of Galway’s arts scene and debate the county’s many sporting achievements.  

Diverse and always compelling, Galway Talks looks to give the people of Galway a voice to share their stories.   

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From the Archives


Historical Documentary nominated for IMRO AWARD 2020 – The Mystery of the Portumna Workhouse Master

A two part radio documentary charting the never before told story of the disappearing Master of Portumna Workhouse which aired on the Galway Talks show this time last year has been nominated for an IMRO Award. The awards ceremony takes place virtually this year on Friday October 2nd

Produced, presented and edited by Caltra journalist Sally-Ann Barrett, ” In Search of Horrid Henry, ” tells the story of  the young Master of Portumna Workhouse Henry Ogle who disappeared into the night in 1865 without a trace, never to be seen or heard from again.

Perfect Pancake Cook Off 2018…….

So now it’s time to announce the winner.
Happy Pancake Day Everyone! Go flippin’ mad and enjoy!🥞🥞
A very special thanks to Jacinta Dalton, Head of Culinary Arts & Service Industries at GMIT (Official), a woman with a great sense of humour!!

What happens when you put four Galway Bay FM presenters in a professional kitchen with a bag of flour, eggs and milk!
Flippin’ Pancakes that’s what! Keith, Ronan, Alan and Ollie took on our Perfect Pancake Challenge – Part One. Who do you think won first place? Watch this space for Part Two! 🥞