Highland Radio - The Greg Hughes Show

Today we address controversial displays on Northern bonfires, Sinn Féin’s track record in government, the future of household energy supports amidst global oil market uncertainty, and a massive weekend of All-Ireland football action. Inside Today’s Episode: 💬 The Friday Panel: Sinn Féin Deputy Pearse Doherty, Fianna Fáil Senator Niall Blaney, and Community Campaigner Katy Tyrrell […]...

In June 2013, 26-year-old Newry native Kevin Bell tragically lost his life in New York. The overwhelming community response that followed raised far more than was needed to bring him home. Faced with profound personal grief, his parents, Ethne and Colin Bell, made a decision that would change Irish society: they used the surplus funds […] The post The Greg Hughes Podcast | Ep 28: Guiding Lig...

Donna-Marie Doherty steps into the presenter’s chair for today’s program. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We kick off the program with a thorough review of the front pages, tracking major headlines from Donald Trump’s high-profile geopolitical intervention regarding a ceasefire, down to a powerful letter written by a 14-year-old to the Tír Chonaill […] The pos...

Today we address frustrating local infrastructure stalemates, crucial advice for farmers impacted by major road developments, an explosive investigation into predatory gambling, and the political fallout of a major international resignation. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We kick off the program with our thorough daily review of the front pages, tracking the leading […]...

    Today we cover a powerful vow for justice following a shocking courtroom verdict, an inspirational academic milestone, emerging global regulations for farming, and the latest local safety updates. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We kick off the program with our thorough review of the front pages, looking at everything from Donald […] The post The Greg Hughes...

Today we address a profound tragedy on Inishowen’s roads, high-profile media justice reactions, navigating the medical cross-border system, and cultural upgrades in the county. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We kick off the program with our thorough review of the front pages, tracking the leading local and national headlines breaking this morning. ⚖️ […] The post T...

Today we address the political importance of Ireland’s EU leadership role, a looming legislative showdown over blood sports, local concerns regarding vehicle theft spikes, and an alarming report detailing the harsh reality faced by women in public office. Inside Today’s Episode: 💬 The Friday Panel: Midlands–North-West MEP Ciaran Mullooly, Brendan Byrne (CEO of the Irish […] The...

This week, we are joined by a truly global heavy-hitter in the medical world who remains deeply rooted right here in Donegal. Professor Dennis McGonagle is a clinical academic and top NHS consultant at the University of Leeds. This year, he made history as the first person from the Republic of Ireland to be awarded […] The post The Greg Hughes Podcast | Ep 27: Fighting Arthritis: Dennis McGo...

Today we address a major EU regulatory clampdown on the health sector, rural bin collection withdrawals, data privacy complaints generated by AI, a centenary celebration for a landmark Buncrana business, and controversial bans on our coastlines. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We kick off the program with our thorough daily review of the […] The post The Greg Hughes Show...

Today we address illegal dumping impacting local business in Letterkenny, escalating scooter safety concerns, a vital water infrastructure upgrade for Letterbrick, and the exciting launch of an upcoming listener getaway to sunny Spain. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We kick off the program with a thorough review of the front pages, tracking the […] The post The Greg Hugh...

    Today we address high intervention rates in Donegal’s maternity care, a critical pre-budget appeal for local dementia services, ongoing legal stalemates in the justice system, and a celebration of live music hitting the streets of Letterkenny. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We kick off the program with our thorough daily review […] The post The Greg Hughes...

Today we address the ongoing fight for answers in the Creeslough tragedy, an urgent warning from one of the country’s biggest music stars, a looming VAT hike for the hospitality sector, and local parking frustrations. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We kick off the program with a look at the main stories breaking […] The post The Greg Hughes Show | Monday | 29/06/20...

Today we address critical national policy rebellions, an unexpected summer lightning storm that shook the county, local musical ambitions, and a packed debate on our Friday Panel. Inside Today’s Episode: 💬 The Friday Panel: Dr Joe Kelly, Former Councillor Nicholas Crossan, and Sinn Féin Councillor Dakota Nic Mheanman join Greg in-studio for an expansive debate […] The post The Greg Hu...

What does it take to survive 34 years at the coalface of Irish politics? In this episode of The Greg Hughes Podcast, we are joined by former Fine Gael TD and Minister of State, Dinny McGinley, for an unfiltered look back at a remarkable life and career. Born and raised in the West Donegal Gaeltacht, […] The post The Greg Hughes Podcast | Ep 26: From Bunbeg to the Dáil: The Dinny McGinley Int...

Today we address the newly opened accessible amenities in Letterkenny, pushback against a proposed hotel tourist tax, rural housing matching failures in Inishowen, and road safety concerns in Burtonport. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We kick off with our thorough review of the front pages, tracking the leading local and national headlines breaking […] The post The Greg...

Today we address urgent road safety concerns outside a Donegal national school, a significant legislative milestone for grieving parents across the border, crucial regional healthcare updates, and a controversial parting reflection on the Defective Blocks Scheme. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We kick off the program with our comprehensive review of the front […] The pos...

    Today we navigate a profoundly heavy and emotional show, listening to the immense courage of abuse survivors following two massive convictions, alongside essential summer safety guidance and positive local healthcare updates. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We kick off the program with our regular thorough review of the front pages, tracking […] The post The...

Today we reflect on a heartbreaking weekend for the county following a tragedy at the Donegal International Rally, alongside massive local developments for Finn Harps FC, a historic abuse sentencing, and international political shockwaves. Inside Today’s Episode: 🏎️ Tragedy at the Donegal International Rally: We reflect on a devastating weekend following the tragic death of […] The pos...

Today we dive into a packed Friday Panel tackling political reform, a striking legal system, and vital health awareness, alongside a historic policing landmark for Donegal and emotional community stories from across the county. Inside Today’s Episode: 💬 The Friday Panel: Cllr Jimmy Brogan and Ben Harkin join the studio for a sharp, wide-ranging debate […] The post The Greg Hughes Show...

The engine notes will soon be echoing off the hills, the ditches will be lined with fans, and the biggest weekend in Irish motorsport is about to get underway! Welcome to a special, standalone edition of The Greg Hughes Podcast, dedicated entirely to the absolute crown jewel of the Irish rallying calendar—The Donegal International Rally. […] The post The Greg Hughes Podcast |Bonus EP| The 20...

Today we bring you a devastating update on the future of one of Donegal’s flagship music festivals, upcoming changes to local urban speed limits, and an extensive, multi-agency preview of the logistics and sports action ahead of this weekend’s Donegal International Rally. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We open the broadcast with a […] The post The Greg Hughes Show |Thurs...

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 […] The post The Greg Hughes Show | Wednesday | 17/0...

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 […] The post The Greg Hughes Podcast | Ep 25: Garry Jennings: The Crash, The Recovery,...

    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 […] The post The Greg Hughes Show |...

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 […] The post The Greg Hughes Sh...