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Radio Documentary: Isabella's Table and Letters to Sadbh

This week, bereaved parents and families across the county, country, and the world come together to commemorate the lives of their babies and lost pregnancies. In a special documentary, journalist and documentary maker Sally-Ann Barrett shares the heartfelt stories of two Galway women whose families have been deeply affected by stillbirth.

This episode, titled Isabella's Table and Letters to Sadbh, offers a poignant look into their experiences, honoring the memory of their children.

Please note: This podcast discusses sensitive topics that some listeners may find distressing.

 

Arts, Culture & Entertainment with Gary McMahon (Wednesday, 2nd October 2024)

LISTEN BACK: On this week's show, Gary was joined by Aislinn Ó hEocha to discuss the Babóró International Festival for Children and Annie Duffy McMahon to discuss Brian Friel's 'Mollie Sweeney.' Gary also covered a variety of topics such as the Galway Film Society's new season and new music from Newry in town, along with the regular news of upcoming gigs and events across the county.

Country Life with Keith Fahy (Tuesday, 1st October 2024)

LISTEN BACK: On this week's show, Keith spoke to Thomas Moloney, DLF, about covering Brassicas and event, Shane Murphy about the Aberdeen Angus Association event, and Peter Comer, Teagasc, about the Water Quality Event. Keith also covered the Dairy Women Ireland event.

Trad On The Bay with Máirín Fahy (Monday, 30th September 2024)

LISTEN BACK: On this week's show, Máirín is back with ceoil go deas from Back West, Daoiri Farrell, Elaine Reilly agus go leor eile!

KONNO (live interview)

Digital Media Producer of Galway Bay FM Dylan Connolly (AKA Indie rock artist KONNO) joined Kayte O'Malley in studio for a chat after the release of his debut single 'Meet Me Later'. 

The song was quickly welcomed by both the public and the music industry. Just a few days after the release announcement, Dylan was chosen as the Grass Roots Artist of the Week by 2FM's New Music Show.

 

The track is available to stream on all major platforms. 

Clár sa Charr – EP2

Clár sa Charr has returned to Big Bay Breakfast!

Gach maidin Dé Luan, we’ll be joining Éanna & Róisín for some comhrá ‘gus craic on the school run 

This week they are talked about life on the farm. 

So bígí linn maidin Dé Luan anseo ar Galway Bay FM.

Clár sa Charr is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television Licence Fee

 

The Lifestyle Lounge with Sarah Slevin

Generation Fleadh is launching this week in Galway city, and Sarah Slevin has been chatting to council member Eabha Leech.

Eabha, a film studies graduate, gives some early and exclusive details of the festival, bringing film culture to young people across Galway City and County.

Generation Fleadh runs from October 23rd to 26th 2024, and is the younger half of the Galway Film Fleadh for people aged 12 – 24.

The 4-day event will include film screenings and an educational film programme, along with youth review panels.   

Catch The Lifestyle Lounge every Friday from 10pm here on Galway Bay fm.

Hermitage Green - (live in studio)

Hermitage Green joined Kayte in studio to mark the release of their new album 'Connections'. After a hectic few days on the road - Culture Night saw them play to over 1000 people in Limerick City and they also played the Clifden Arts Festival - the lads talked about their new 'rave-y' sound, recording with Rubberbandits' Bobby Fingers in his Mam's front room in Limerick and crowd surfing in a blow-up dinghy at Electric Picnic. Catch the full chat, and a special live performance of Driftin' here. 

Arts, Culture & Entertainment with Gary McMahon (Wednesday, 25th September 2024)

LISTEN BACK: On this week's show, Gary was joined by a panel of critics to discuss The House by Tom Murphy. Gary also covered a variety of topics such as the architecture at the Edge Festival, the Clifden Arts Festival, and the Tulca Festival, along with the regular news of upcoming gigs and events across the county. 

 

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Country Life with Keith Fahy (Tuesday, 24th September 2024)

LISTEN BACK: On this week's show, Keith spoke to Aonghusa Fahy, Future Beef Farmer, about his On farm event this Friday and John Kelly, from Waters of Life Public Meeting. Keith also covered sustainable control of liver fluke in sheep and cattle, as well as mart reports and community news.

 

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