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Country Life Ploughing Special 17th Sept 2024

On Country Life this week it's a PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIP Special 

Keith Fahy caught up with some of the people attending this years National Ploughing Championship including: 

• Davy FitzGerald from Ireland’s Fittest Farmer
• Mike Devaney from Heptagon Houses
• Students from Ballygar Secondary School on their Angus Calf Competition
• Eoin Clarke from McHales 

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Tune in each Tuesday evening 7-8pm for Country Life with Keith Fahy.   Country Life is brought to you with thanks to St Jarlath's Credit Union.

 

Galway Cruise Captain Reunites Donegal Girl with Beloved Teddy Rabbit After Holiday Mishap

Galway-born cruise Captain Brian Whelan made one Donegal girl's day by reuniting her with her cherished teddy rabbit after it was left behind during a family holiday aboard the Princess Cruise Line. When Sophie’s mother, Mona, realised the prized toy had been accidentally forgotten, she turned to social media for help. Thanks to the quick response from Captain Whelan and his crew, Sophie’s beloved toy was soon tracked down and returned to her, bringing a heartwarming end to the holiday mishap.

Ronan Lardner from The Live Wire tracked down the Galway Sea Captain who reunited a little Donegal girl with her beloved teddy, Rabbie.

The Lifestyle Lounge with Sarah Slevin

Sarah Slevin chats with Michelle Palmer, who is performing as part of Galway city Culture Night on Friday September 20th.

Au Naturel is a one-woman creative contemplation of the relationships we have with our bodies and with the earth.

Michelle also speaks about her podcast 'In Our Elphaba Era'.

Arts, Culture & Entertainment with Gary McMahon (Wednesday, 11th September 2024)

LISTEN BACK: On this week's show, Gary will be joined by Tiarnan McCusker to discuss the cultural programme attached to the Galway Climate Action Festival and a variety of people behind the "The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls" group exhibition to discuss it's premiere at the Galway Arts Centre. Gary also covered a variety of topics such as the Galway-based poet, Fred Johnston, the Druid Theatre Company's new show The House, and the Clifden Arts Festival, along with the regular news of upcoming gigs and events across the county. 

 

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Country Life with Keith Fahy (Tuesday, 10th September 2024)

LISTEN BACK: On this week's show, Keith spoke to Catherine Egan, Beef Specialist, about Beef Welfare Scheme and Feeding Weanlings, Joe Healy, Cultivate Chairperson and Former IFA President, about farming loans, and Tommy, Vet, about Microbes and Winter Dosing. Keith also covered Mart Reports and Community News.

 

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Trad On The Bay with Máirín Fahy (Monday, 9th September 2024)

LISTEN BACK: On this week's show, Máirín is back with ceoil go deas from Oisín Mac Diarmada, Samantha Harvey, Daithi Gormley agus go leor eile!

 

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Taoiseach says the new modern bed block will be transformational for Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe

Taoiseach Simon Harris has officially opened the new 50 bed ward block at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe 

The project is providing replacement beds rather than extra beds, but in far more modern facilities, including single-bed private rooms.

The Taoiseach met with hospital staff, local councillors and elected members, most of whom have been involved in this project since it broke ground in 2019

He says this new block will be transformational for the hospital

UG SU President Faye Ní Dhomhnaill chats to Sarah Slevin

University of Galway Students' Union President Faye Ní Dhomhnaill chats to Sarah Slevin as students return to college.

She talks upcoming events on campus, along with giving some tips to any nervous students.

Faye also gives advice on the best ways to maintain a good work-social-college balance.

Gardening Tips with McGaugh's Gardening Complex Sept 7th 2024

On The Wagon Wheel Valerie Hughes is joined by gardening expert Ger McGaugh of McGaugh's Gardening Complex to answer listeners queries, Ger will talk about:

 

The benefits of Autumn planting & why everyone should and can plant a tree this time of year.

 

Ger will also have plenty of general gardening advice and answer your questions

Text or Whatsapp us on 086 38 33 55 3 or call reception on 091 77 00 77.

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Arts, Culture & Entertainment with Gary McMahon (Wednesday, 4th September 2024)

ACE Galway covering the arts, culture and entertainment across Galway is back this (Wednesday) evening from 7.00pm with Gary McMahon. 

There will be an in-depth look at Culture Night in Galway City and Gary speaks to Tom McLean from Outset Gallery about their multidisciplinary late-night show Otherworld.

 

Shorelines Arts Festival is coming soon to Portumna and the movers and shakers behind the festival will tell Gary all about their incredible lineup.

 

News of the programme for this year's Babóro Children's Festival plus anything else that can be squeezed in between 7 and 8pm - all on air and online on ACE on GBFM.