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This special St. Patrick's Day programme features stripped-back, unplugged performances from some of Ireland’s top artists, recorded and mixed by Dylan Connolly. It includes an exclusive interview and live session with The Rosecaps, along with a backstage deep dive with Leo Moran of The Saw Doctors as he discusses the band's resurgence.

Tonight, on Country Life we have Liam Filan from Lely discussing robotic milking systems and their upcoming event, Amy Forde From the Irish Farmers Journal on changes in regulation to farmers for splash plate, Teagasc Acres Specialists on the upcoming Hedgerow week and events. Mart reports and community news as always. 

The Galway Bay fm Christmas Messages Programme, which features Galway's civic and religious leaders, has been running continuously for the last thirty six Christmasses, and is now a festive fixture in Galway's cultural calendar.   Presented by Head of News Bernadette Prendergast, it is a chance to reflect on the year gone by and to hear, in a different way, from the people who represent so many of...

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. It will be a great way to learn Irish in a fun way at 7.45am. 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. This week's theme is the general election! 

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...

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.

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.

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!

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...

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  

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...

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...

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.    #ArtsCultureEntertainment #TheSoundofGalway

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.   #CountryLife #TheSoundofGalway 

LISTEN BACK: On this week's show, Máirín is back with ceoil go deas from Rachel Goode, Eddie Maloney, Lunasa agus go leor eile!

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 taking about going back to school. 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

Space Week 2024 is back from October 4th-October 10th. Sarah Slevin catches up with Rob O'Sullivan of Blackrock Castle Observatory, who is National Coordinator for Space Week. He tells us all about their roadtrip, which will see retired NASA astronaut Steve Swanson travel the country, and make a stop at Galway Atlantaquaria. This year's theme is Space and Climate Change, and along with the road tr...

LISTEN BACK: On this week's show, Máirín is back with ceoil go deas from Alan and John Kelly, Gatehouse, Brian Mc Grath agus go leor eile!   #TradOnTheBay #TheSoundofGalway 

LISTEN BACK: On this week's show, Gary was joined by Sharon O'Grady and Ruth Mulhern to discuss free Culture Night events across county. Gary also covered a variety of topics such as the Druid Theatre Company's new show The House by Tom Murphy, the Decadent Theatre Company's new Brian Friel show, and the Clifden Arts Festival, along with the regular news of upcoming gigs and events across the coun...

Chris Cresham our Local Hero joined us in studio for a live acoustic version of his latest single 'Catching Fire'. 

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  Listen back here Tune in each Tuesday evening 7...

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...

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'.

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 Compan...

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.   #CountryLife #TheSoundofGalway