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In April 1986, a fire at the O’Donnell family home changed the course of five lives and left a community in shock. It has been forty years since that night, yet for Angela O’Donnell and her sons, the memory of those lost—Sharon, Joanne, Adrian, and baby Kevin—remains a constant presence. This week, Angela and her […] The post The Greg Hughes Podcast | Ep14: 40 Years Since the O’Donnell Famil...

The airwaves were busy today as we tackled the rising tide of public dissent, personal triumphs, and local legends making a global impact. Here is a look back at what went down in this hour of the show. The People’s Protest: A Nation at Odds? We took an extensive look at the morning newspapers, which […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Thursday 09/04/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Lat...

Legislative Protection & Victim Safety We open the show with a look at the morning newspapers and a significant legislative proposal from Deputy Matt Carthy. Carthy discusses his new proposals aimed at closing a gap in the justice system. The legislation would allow judges to impose a protection order at the point of conviction, ensuring […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Wednesday 08/04/...

    In today’s program, we bring you a mix of community appeals, significant local investment news, and powerful personal stories. From the frontlines of national protests to the latest in Donegal cinema, here is what’s happening across the North West. Protests over Rising Fuel Costs As fuel prices continue to surge, we hear from […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Tuesday 07/0...

After three decades of unwavering service, Timmy Boyle has officially stepped down as Officer in Charge of the Bunbeg Coast Guard. In this episode, we sit down with the man who helped shape the face of maritime rescue in Donegal. From the grassroots community fundraising that launched St. Colmcille Cliff & Coastal Search in 1996 […] The post The Greg Hughes Podcast | Ep13: The Watchman o...

Welcome to the latest episode of The Greg Hughes Show Podcast! With tomorrow being Good Friday, we are kicking off the long weekend with a packed show full of big debates, community champions, and local previews. Here is what is coming up in this episode: 🎙️ Hour 1: The Thursday Panel With the Easter weekend […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Thursday 02/04/2026 appeared first on Highland Rad...

Today on the show, we bring you massive breaking news for the Northwest as the campaign to save the original Donegal to Dublin flight schedule claims victory. We also speak with the Principal of St Eunan’s College following their omission from the National Development Plan, discuss calls to ban conversion therapy with MEP Maria Walsh, […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Wednesday 01/04/2026 ap...

    On today’s program, we balance a heavy focus on major national studies and policing with the powerful, real-life stories impacting our local communities. In this episode: The Minimum Wage Debate: Following the publication of a major study today, Dr. Paul Redmond of the ESRI joins Greg to analyze the findings and its impact […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Tuesday 31/03/2026 ap...

  Welcome to today’s episode! We kick things off with our usual look at the morning’s newspaper headlines before diving into a packed show full of local stories, international news, and inspiring Donegal people. In Today’s Episode: Road Safety in St Johnston: Raymond McDaid returns to the show to discuss ongoing road safety concerns. Raymond […] The post The Greg Hughes Show...

Today’s episode is a packed one, featuring a deep dive into the week’s biggest headlines with our Friday Panel and moving personal stories from across the Northwest. The Friday Panel Joining Greg to navigate the complex issues of the week: John McAteer: Editor of the Tirconaill Tribune India Kennedy: Campaigns and Events Director, Ógra Fianna […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Friday 27...

In January 2024, the McCrossan family’s world changed. What began with Patrice’s diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) soon became a dual battle when their four-year-old son, Zach, was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder just a year later. In this episode, Gary and Patrice McCrossan share the raw reality of navigating two simultaneous cancer […] The post The Greg Hughes Podcast | Ep12:...

On today’s program, we balance a heavy push for road safety with the excitement of international football as Donegal fans take over Czechia. In this episode: Road Safety Reform: Following the tragic death of Shauna McDevitt, her sister Alison Lowry joins Greg to discuss her campaign for urgent cross-border HGV safety measures. The Big Game: […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Thursday 26/03/20...

From the front pages to the heart of our community, today’s episode covers the stories that matter most to Donegal and beyond. What’s inside today’s show: The Morning Headlines: We kick off with our daily deep dive into the national and local newspapers. Cost of Living & Global Crisis: Editor of the Tirconaill Tribune, John […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Wednesday 25/03/2026 appeared...

    The Greg Hughes Show continues to be the pulse of the Northwest, and today’s episode is no exception. From heated debates on the cost of living to deep dives into local infrastructure and modern culture, we’ve got a packed show for you. Here is what’s coming up on today’s podcast: Headlines & Highlights […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Tuesday 24/03/2026 appeared fir...

  Welcome to the podcast for today’s edition of the Greg Hughes Show with Donna-Marie Doherty. It is a packed Monday morning as we navigate the latest on the retention of the midday flight from Dublin to Donegal, ongoing pressures in the cost of living and one lucky listener wins €1,000. Today’s Highlights Healthcare Breakthrough: […] The post The Greg Hughes Show with Donna-Marie Doher...

Today, Greg is live from the Plaza Youth Club & Café in Buncrana ahead of its official grand opening tonight at 7:00 PM. We dive into the heart of the community while tackling the hard-hitting headlines of the week. The Friday News Panel Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Dr. Peter O’Rourke, and Cllr Fionán Bradley join […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Friday 20/03/26 appeared first on Highl...

At 90 years of age, most people have been retired for decades—but Martin O’Donnell only hung up the keys last October. For 65 years, Martin was a constant presence on the roads of Milford, Carrigart, Ramelton, and Downings. From his early days driving for Pat Kelly to becoming a self-employed fixture of the community in […] The post The Greg Hughes Podcast | Ep 11: Martin O’Donnell – 65 Year...

The Greg Hughes Show: Headlines, Hard Decisions, and Community Spirit In today’s episode, we navigate a wide-reaching landscape, from the deeply personal stories of Donegal locals to the complex shifts in global geopolitics. Health & Headlines We kick things off with a deep dive into this morning’s front pages. In a sobering segment, listener Colm […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Thursd...

Welcome back to the podcast. Today’s episode is a packed one, covering everything from the high-stakes diplomacy in Washington D.C. to the economic pressures hitting the heart of our local industries here in the Northwest. Inside the Headlines & The Oval Office We kick things off with a deep dive into this morning’s papers before […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Wednesday 18/03/2026 app...

  Welcome to the podcast for today’s edition of the Greg Hughes Show with Donna-Marie Doherty. It was a packed Monday morning as we navigated a historic night for Ireland in Hollywood, alongside pressing community concerns regarding waste, rural crime, and road safety. Oscar Glory for Ireland: We began with the incredible news from the […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Monday 16/0...

The Friday Panel: Fuel Crisis, Global Conflict, and the Search for Truth Greg is joined by Minister Marian Harkin, Sinn Féin Ógra member Niamh McGuinness, and Professor Pat O’Connor to dissect the week’s biggest stories: The Cost of Living: As fuel prices continue to squeeze households, the panel debates what immediate actions the Government must […] The post The Greg Hughes Show...

This week, we mark a profoundly significant and somber milestone. Friday, March 20th, 2026, marks the 10th anniversary of the Buncrana Pier tragedy. On that evening in 2016, five members of one family—Sean McGrotty, Mark (12), Evan (8), Ruth Daniels (57), and Jodie-Lee Daniels (14)—lost their lives when their car slipped into Lough Swilly. The […] The post The Greg Hughes Podcast – Ep10 Loui...

Welcome to the podcast. Today’s show covers a broad spectrum of local issues, from long-awaited infrastructure developments and festive preparations to a deeply moving look back at one of the region’s most significant tragedies. Morning Headlines: A Look at the Papers Greg begins the morning with a comprehensive review of the national and local papers, […] The post The Greg Hughes Show...

In today’s episode, Greg navigates a packed agenda ranging from the lived experiences of students and the development of local education to major national economic proposals and the future of Donegal’s transport infrastructure. Education & Advocacy: Addressing Racial Abuse Harrison Rossiter McGuire from the Irish Second-Level Students’ Union (ISSU) joins the show to discuss a […] T...

    Today on the show, we’ve got a packed Tuesday lineup covering everything from international drama for local legends to the future of our county’s connectivity. On Today’s Program: The Morning Papers: We dive into the front pages to see what’s making the headlines across Donegal and nationally this morning. Eric Roberts’ Big Week: […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Tuesday...