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Today we bring you a highly charged legislative debate on abortion laws, an emotional update from the Creeslough families on their journey to Dublin, a major protest within the Donegal legal sector, and a massive breakthrough for a local family battling a rare illness. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We open the morning […]

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In this episode, we sit down with rally legend Garry Jennings for a conversation that is as harrowing as it is inspiring. After a horror crash at the 2025 Cavan Stages Rally left him fighting for his life, Garry’s future in the sport—and his future, period—was hanging in the balance. Today, he joins us to […]

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    Today we hear a terrifying warning about vitamin overdosing, discuss the painful erosion of services in rural Donegal, raise critical road safety concerns, look ahead to a massive policing operation, and finish with a brilliant live studio session from a social media phenomenon. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We kick off […]

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Today we address a massive local uproar over a pier jumping ban, analyze Donegal’s tough championship road ahead, track a frustrating ongoing water outage, raise vital medical awareness, and look at the alarming link between major sporting tournaments and domestic violence. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We kick off the week with our […]

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Today we dissect a volatile week of protests in Belfast, preview an inspiring long-form interview, launch a massive cultural calendar with international diplomats, and brace for a heavyweight clash in Ballybofey. Inside Today’s Episode: 🏛️ The Friday Panel: Greg is joined in studio by Cllr Ciarán Brogan, Paddy Rooney, and Professor Pat O’Connor for an […]

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In this episode, we sit down with Carolynne Murray, Director & General Manager of the Shandon Hotel & Spa and Chairperson of the Donegal branch of the Irish Hotels Federation. Carolynne’s journey is one of remarkable resilience. Growing up in Derry, she learned early on that true strength is often found in the quiet sacrifices […]

The post The Greg Hughes Podcast | Ep 23: Carolynne Murray – Strength Forged in Loss appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

A morning focused on severe transport bottlenecks and economic rejuvenation in Donegal, balanced with calls for peace following urban unrest and vital financial warnings for homeowners. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: Donna-Marie Doherty kicks off the show with our daily scan of the front pages as the national and local papers hit the […]

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A morning packed with crucial discussions on local community safety, an exclusive inside look at a historic sporting farewell, and the final call for public input on one of Donegal’s greatest natural gems. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We begin with our daily scan of the front pages as the national and local […]

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Today we feature an in-depth, balanced discussion on the complexities of immigration, preview massive GAA action, look ahead to summer youth programs, and launch a lively fundraiser for the Donegal Hospice. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We open the broadcast by combing through the front pages of the morning papers, analyzing the top […]

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We wrap up the week with an intense Friday Panel dealing with demographic and social changes, legal fights over Irish turf, and an inspiring story of turning life around from rock bottom. Inside Today’s Episode: 🏛️ The Friday Panel: Greg is joined in studio by Mary T. Sweeney (Aontú), former Garda Sergeant Christy Galligan, and […]

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What does it take to completely turn your life around when you’re facing rock bottom? This week on The Greg Hughes Podcast, Greg sits down with Donegal entrepreneur Francie, who at just 31 years old has built two thriving fitness businesses in the county: Intensity Fitness and ECA Donegal. But his path to success was […]

The post The Greg Hughes Podcast | Ep 22: Francie McGinley – Two Paths, One Choice: The Route to Success appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Today we tackle the widespread frustration over the GAA’s decision to leave Donegal fans in the dark this weekend, look closely at what the new IS465 technical guidelines mean for homeowners, and fix our recycling habits. Inside Today’s Episode: 📺 Left in the Dark (Opening Op-Ed): Greg kicks off the show with a passionate opening […]

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Today we bring you a highly anticipated road safety victory in St. Johnston, a devastating eviction loophole in Strabane, an emotional appeal from the Donegal Piper, and the great end-of-school-year teacher gift debate. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We open the morning with our daily review of the leading local and national headlines […]

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    Today we address the introduction of dynamic electricity pricing, a massive proposed powerdown protest, Donegal’s lucky championship draw, and local outrage over environmental damage on our beaches. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: Donna-Marie Doherty kicks off the show with a thorough review of the front pages, tracking the leading local and […]

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Donna-Marie Doherty presents today with a morning heavily focused on international sporting boycotts, local school safety, and a massive weekend ahead for transport enthusiasts in Letterkenny. Inside Today’s Episode: ⚽ The Friday Panel: Donna-Marie is joined by 100% Redress Cllr Denis McGee, Sinn Féin Representative Niamh McGuinness, and Managing Director of Football Special Seamus Mc […]

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Over twenty years since he captured the nation’s attention on You’re a Star and represented Ireland at the 2003 Eurovision Song Contest with the number-one hit “We’ve Got the World,” Mickey Joe reflects openly on the reality of sudden fame, the mechanics of the music industry, and his life off-stage. In this candid conversation, Mickey […]

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Today we break down the potential overhaul of the IS465 technical standards, address an alarming drop in local breast screening attendance, and check in on grassroots campaigns across the county. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We open the program with our signature review of the morning papers, dissecting the top local and national […]

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Today we explore the demand for public dog amenities, deep frustrations within our healthcare services, a massive boost for Letterkenny tourism, and a major update on the sporting calendar. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We open the morning with our signature digest of the national and local newspapers, tracking the leading stories dominating […]

The post The Greg Hughes Show | Wednesday | 27/05/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

    Today we address the long-standing battle for Buncrana’s missing swimming facilities, healthcare costs for the vulnerable, major planning changes on the horizon, and the annual summer parking crisis on our coastlines. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We kick off with a thorough review of the front pages, tracking the leading local […]

The post The Greg Hughes Show | Tuesday | 26/05/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Today we dissect the dramatic fallout from the Education Minister’s visit to Donegal, alongside crucial updates on local school campaigns, sporting triumphs, and a celebration of women in agriculture. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We kick off the show with our regular glance at the front pages, tracking the stories that are dominating […]

The post The Greg Hughes Show | Monday | 25/05/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

A morning dominated by an extensive overnight emergency in Donegal Town, balanced with sharp political analysis and the celebration of true local heroes. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We begin with our daily scan of the front pages as the national and local papers hit the shelves. 🚨 Devastating Blaze at Cherrymore Kitchens: […]

The post The Greg Hughes Show | Friday | 22/05/26 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

What happens when the party stops, but the drinking doesn’t? This week, we sit down with well-known DJ and radio contributor Joe Decks for an incredibly raw, honest, and powerful conversation about his battle with alcohol addiction. From the early days of student life and the high-energy nightlife of the DJ booth, Joe details how […]

The post The Greg Hughes Podcast | Ep 20: Joe Decks – Vinyl, Vodka and Me appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Today we address mounting anxieties over Letterkenny’s road layouts, an urgent double-crisis for residents in Elm Park, a mother’s moving tribute to her late son, and a celebration of local culture and media. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We open the morning with our signature digest of the national and local papers, reviewing […]

The post The Greg Hughes Show |Thursday| 21/05/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

A packed program today as we cover an international crisis hitting close to home, major local infrastructure developments, and growing frustrations over summer tourism and rural support. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We kick off the morning by reviewing the front pages and discussing the leading stories making waves locally and nationally. 🚌 […]

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    Today we delve into serious safety concerns on our roads, a disheartening act of school vandalism, an urgent warning on internet safety, and a major split in local opinion over the President’s London visit. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We open with a glance through the morning papers to see what’s […]

The post The Greg Hughes Show | Tuesday | 19/05/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

We wrap up the week with a deep dive into environmental accountability, a controversial political debate, and a masterclass in the science of sleep. On Today’s Podcast: 🏛️ The Friday Panel: Greg is joined by Leonard Watson, Eimear McGuinness, and Emma Govha for a wide-ranging discussion on the week’s biggest talking points: 💩 The Battle […]

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In this episode, we sit down with Mirenda Rosenberg, the voice behind the massive “Homestead Donegal” community and a tireless advocate for survivors of domestic abuse. Mirenda’s story is one of incredible resilience. Raised in a restrictive religious environment outside Washington D.C., she eventually moved to Ireland over 20 years ago. What was intended by […]

The post The Greg Hughes Podcast | Ep19: The Art of Becoming: Survival, Song, and Sustainable Hope – Mirenda Rosenberg appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

From the “Wild Atlantic Way for the Arts” to the high seas and the hidden influence of big industry, we dive into the issues shaping our community today. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We open with our daily look at the front pages, identifying the key stories making waves nationally and locally. 🎨 […]

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From the halls of Leinster House to the beaches of Inishowen, we cover the stories that matter to Donegal today. Inside Today’s Episode: 🏛️ Advocacy in the Dáil: We kick off the show by crossing to the Dáil, where Deputies Pat the Cope Gallagher and Pearse Doherty have raised the urgent plight of two Donegal […]

The post The Greg Hughes Show | Wednesday | 13/05/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

    It’s a morning of frontline action and community debate as we cover the ambulance strike live, alongside major developments in Donegal Town and political shifts across the water. On Today’s Podcast: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We start with our daily digest of the national and local papers, setting the agenda for the day […]

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We kick off the week with a major milestone for Donegal’s infrastructure, an international spotlight on local talent, and a sobering look at industrial action affecting the county tomorrow. On Today’s Podcast: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We open the show by scanning the front pages, looking at the national stories and local headlines shaping the […]

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It’s the Friday Panel day! We wrap up the week with a debate on government spending, a look at seismic political shifts across the water, and powerful stories from our local community. On Today’s Podcast: 🏛️ The Friday Panel: Greg is joined by Cllr Declan Meehan, Cllr Martin McDermott, and Cllr Martin Harley. The team […]

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At 95 years old, Paddy Kerrigan’s journey from south Donegal to the Snowy Mountains of Australia is nothing short of legendary. This week, we sit down with the Bundoran native to discuss his recent investiture at Government House, where he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) by Governor-General Sam Mostyn. Paddy […]

The post The Greg Hughes Podcast | Ep18: From Bundoran to the Order of Australia: The Incredible Life of Paddy Kerrigan appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

From the battle for children’s online safety to the roar of the rally engines, we’ve got a packed show for you today. On Today’s Podcast: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We start by leafing through the morning papers to see what’s grabbing the headlines across the country and closer to home. 📱 Accountability for Meta: Noeline […]

The post The Greg Hughes Show |Thursday| 07/05/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Another packed show today as we dive into the heart of the issues affecting Donegal, from hospital parking costs to the return of one of our biggest summer festivals. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We kick things off with our signature look at the front pages and the stories making headlines across the […]

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Another packed show today as we dive into the heart of the issues affecting our community, from road safety to the long-running battle for housing justice. Inside Today’s Episode: The Morning Press: We kick things off with our signature look at the front pages and the stories making waves across the country. Safety in Fintown: […]

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Today’s show brings together a powerhouse panel to dissect the week’s biggest headlines, from the heated political landscape of Donegal to a life-saving medical discovery and the latest from the world of law and social media. The Friday Panel Greg is joined in studio by our expert panel to debate the issues defining the week: […]

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Imagine being told your physical organs shutting down is “all in your head.” This week on The Greg Hughes Podcast, we sit down with Rosemary McFadden and Sharon Flannagan to discuss a rare, life-altering autoimmune condition that almost cost Rosemary her life: Addison’s Disease. What started as a harrowing journey of medical misdiagnosis ended in […]

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On today’s show, we balance the immediate concerns of public health and infrastructure with the local stories and events shaping the week in Donegal. Schools & Faith: The Multi-Denominational Debate As Educate Together calls for an increase in multi-denominational schools across the county, Alan Hynes, CEO of the Catholic Education Partnership, joins Greg to discuss […]

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Today’s show navigates a complex range of local and national issues, from the ongoing battle for fair redress for Donegal homeowners to the future of community healthcare and the science of women’s health. In This Episode: The Newspaper Review: We kick off with a look at the front pages and the stories making waves across […]

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    The Greg Hughes Show: Headlines & Heart Health Tuesday, April 28, 2026 In today’s program, we dive into a complex legal battle facing therapists, react to local acts of vandalism, and look ahead to a major North-West fashion event. The Ethics of Evidence Bairbre Kelly of Therapists Against Harm joins Greg to discuss […]

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The Greg Hughes Show: Rural Medicine, Road Safety, and the Drive for Tourism Welcome to the podcast catch-up for Monday, April 27th, 2026. Today’s episode is a deep dive into the heart of Donegal life—from the challenges of rural healthcare to the urgent need for safer roads and a vision for the future of our […]

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It’s the Friday Panel! This week, Donal is joined by Ben Harkin (Author and Chair of Ógra Fianna Fail in Donegal), Pat McArt (Columnist and former editor of the Derry Journal), and Thomas Pringle (former Independent TD for Donegal) to dissect the week’s biggest headlines. Inside This Episode: Leo Varadkar’s remarks: Has the former Taoiseach’s […]

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In 1969, the heat of re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere reached nearly 3,000°C. Protecting the Apollo 11 astronauts from incinerating was a heat shield coated in a specialized resin—a resin developed by a young chemist from Inver, County Donegal. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Peter Coyle as he approaches his 89th birthday. Despite […]

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Donal Kavanagh’s in the hotseat once again today. In This Episode: Education and Child Welfare : We begin with an invitation from Rene O’Malley of the National Parents Council to a series of online presentations on Bullying. The potential impact of job cuts at Ulster University’s Magee College in Derry is highlighted by Norman Hagan, […]

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With Donal standing in for Greg, the review of the papers is followed by a look at some of the issues raised at a meeting of the Donegal Community Safety Partnership. Cllr Michael McClafferty  expresses concern that three years after the issue was discussed by the previous Joint Policing Committee, there is no sniffer dog […]

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    Donal Kavanagh is standing in for Greg once again. Following our morning look at the newspapers, we hear from Buncrana, where Cllr Fionán Bradley and Maureen Loughrey Tolley outline the progress made their meeting with the HSE to discuss the future of Buncrana Community Nursing Unit. They’re told the unit won’t close, and […]

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Donal Kavanagh is in the hot seat this morning. Following our morning look at the headlines, David Fitzgerald , CEO of the Motor Insurance Bureau of Ireland discusses the need for a continuous insurance policy to be introduced to tackle the rise in uninsured drivers on Irish roads. Aine Flynn, Director of the Decision Support […]

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It’s the Friday Panel! This week, Greg is joined by Cian O’Hagan (Chair of Ógra Sinn Féin in Donegal), Nicola Mahon (Owner of Mode Embroidery and Printing), and James Ward (News Editor with the Irish Daily Mail) to dissect the week’s biggest headlines. Inside This Episode: The Future of Fianna Fáil: With rumors swirling around […]

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In the most northerly peninsula in Ireland, geography can often be a barrier to safety. For over 30 years, Mary Doherty has been breaking down those barriers. Mary is one of the founding figures of Lifeline Inishowen, a service that began as a response to a desperate local need and has grown into a gold-standard […]

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