Highland Radio - The Greg Hughes Show

On today’s program, Greg is joined by our Friday Panel—Former Cllr Nicolas Crossan, businessman Leonard Watson, and Cllr Brian Carr—to tackle the big stories hitting the headlines in Donegal and beyond. The Big Debates The DCB Crisis: We discuss the urgent calls for a Council rent freeze for tenants living in social housing affected by […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Friday 06/03/26 appear...

As he prepares to hang up his scrubs at Letterkenny University Hospital on March 12th, Mr. Michael Sugrue joins Greg Hughes to look back on a career defined by innovation, advocacy, and a deep love for his adopted home of Donegal. From his early days in Galway to two decades at the forefront of trauma […] The post The Greg Hughes Podcast – Ep9: A Legacy of Care: The Michael Sugrue Interview...

In today’s program, we cover a range of pressing local issues, from the emotional return of a Donegal native from the Middle East to ongoing frustrations with healthcare and housing in the Northwest. Headlines & Highlights: Morning Paper Review: We kick off the show with our daily deep dive into the headlines making waves in […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Thursday 05/03/2026 app...

On today’s show, we navigate the fallout of global conflict on local pockets and hear incredible stories of resilience from the heart of the Donegal community. The Headlines: Fuel Prices Out of Control We open the papers to a grim reality: spiraling fuel costs driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. With petrol […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Wednesday 04/03/2026 appeared first...

    Welcome to the podcast for today’s edition of the Greg Hughes Show. Today, we navigate a complex landscape of new national regulations, healthcare recruitment crises, and the personal stories of the Donegal diaspora caught in global conflict. The Morning Papers Greg kicks off the show with a comprehensive look at the front pages, […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Tuesday...

A Donegal woman living in Dubai has told of the shock and fear as a series of explosions can be heard close to her home. Niamh Campbell spoke to Greg Hughes as Iran fired rockets across the middle east in retaliation against the US and Israeli attacks which began early on Saturday. The Middle East […] The post Donegal woman describes ‘surreal’ scenes as Iran fires missiles at Dub...

On today’s show, we dive deep into the big debates affecting both the nation and the local streets of Donegal, plus a packed lineup of music and community spirit. The Friday Panel Greg is joined by Brid Curran (Solicitor), Cllr Patrick McGowan, and Paddy Rooney (Friends of LUH) to tackle the week’s heaviest headlines: The […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Friday 27/02/26 appeared first...

“Things Can Only Get Better” was more than just a hit; it was the soundtrack to a generation’s optimism. But for D:Ream frontman Peter Cunnah, the journey to finding his own “better” has been a complex, lifelong pursuit of identity and home. In this candid interview, Peter takes us behind the platinum records and the […] The post The Greg Hughes Podcast – Episode 8: P...

For years, the public narrative around eating disorders has been framed almost exclusively as a female experience. But the reality is far more complex, and for Conor Nolan, that reality began in the most ordinary of places: a football pitch at the age of 11. In this powerful bonus episode of the Greg Hughes Podcast, […] The post The Greg Hughes Podcast – Bonus Episode -The Silent Passenger:...

Today’s show is heavy with both community advocacy and essential health insights. From the heart of St. Johnston to the latest in cardiovascular research, we dive deep into the stories impacting Donegal and beyond. Community in Mourning: The Fight for Road Safety in St. Johnston In the wake of this week’s tragic fatal collision, the […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Thursday 26/02/2026...

From high-level ministerial meetings to deeply personal stories of survival and loss, today’s episode covers the issues that matter most to Donegal. Headlines & Highlights Donegal Cancer Flights Update: Following a period of uncertainty regarding the Donegal PSO (Public Service Obligation), Mary Coyle, Manager of Donegal Cancer Flights and Services, joins us. She discusses her […] The po...

    Today’s program dives deep into the issues affecting Donegal this week, from high-level regional development and political shocks to concerning reports of public order offences in our coastal towns. The Headlines & Political Shockwaves The Papers: We start with our daily look at the morning headlines. The Arrest of Peter Mandelson: Former UK […] The post The Greg Hugh...

    On today’s episode, Greg takes a deep dive into local history, navigates the complexities of the healthcare system, and explores the changing landscape for students. Inside This Episode: The Secrets of Ballymastoker Bay: Archaeologist John O’Raw joins the show to discuss a monumental find. New evidence suggests the wreck discovered at Ballymastoker is […] The post The Gre...

It’s the Friday Panel, and the sparks are already flying. This morning, Greg Hughes is joined by John McAteer (Tir Chonaill Tribune), Cllr Martin Harley, and Majella McFadden (Creeslough Community Association) to break down a week of heated headlines. From the push for Uber in Donegal to the social media firestorm over local authority greetings, […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Friday 20/02...

In this episode, Greg Hughes speaks with Maeve and Ian Gallagher following the inquest into the tragic death of their three-year-old son, Darragh. Darragh passed away in March 2023 after a rapid onset of Invasive Group A Streptococcal (iGAS) which led to bacterial sepsis. This episode provides a detailed look at the timeline leading up […] The post The Greg Hughes Podcast – Episode 7: A Stor...

A packed show today as we dive into the papers and look at the stories affecting the North West. The Papers We take a look at the local and national headlines, from the latest political moves to the stories hitting the front pages across Donegal. Diabetes Care in Donegal Paul Gillespie, Chair of the Donegal […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Thursday 19/02/2026 appeared first on Highland Radi...

Today on the show, we dive deep into the stories impacting the North West—from a multi-million euro boost for our crumbling roads to a brave and disturbing account of the daily realities inside a local massage business. Inside Today’s Episode: The Morning Papers: A full run-through of the headlines making waves in Donegal and beyond. […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Wednesday 18/02/2026 app...

    In today’s episode, we navigate a heavy news agenda for the North West—from the parking chaos in Letterkenny and the rising costs of hospitality to a global study on deadly scorpions and a sensitive discussion on support services following recent court convictions. Inside This Episode: The Morning Papers: Greg takes a look at […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Tuesday 17/02/2026...

    It’s a packed Monday morning as we look back on a huge sporting weekend and tackle the issues hitting the headlines across Donegal. The Morning Paper Review We kick off the show by leafing through the morning papers. The Loss of the Letterkenny Town Bus Listener Pat McCarthy joins Greg for an emotional […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Monday 16/02/2026 appeared first on Highla...

On today’s show, Greg Hughes brings you a packed Friday agenda, from international controversies to the issues hitting the heart of Donegal. The Friday Panel: Football, Policing, and Politics We are joined by our Friday Panel—Former Garda Sergeant Christie Galligan, Professor Pat O’Connor, and Cllr Denis McGee—to discuss the fallout from Ireland being drawn against […] The post The Gre...

What does it feel like to plan your daughter’s funeral while she is still alive? In this raw and deeply personal episode, Bernadette McConnell joins us to share her journey as a mother navigating her daughter Bailey’s decade-long battle with cocaine and prescription drug addiction. Bernadette pulls back the curtain on the “silent suffering” of […] The post The Greg Hughes Podcast...

This morning on The Greg Hughes Show, we dive into the heart of the issues affecting the Northwest, from groundbreaking transport proposals to deeply personal stories of resilience. On Today’s Show: The Paper Review: We kick things off with a comprehensive look at the local and national headlines shaping the day. A New Era for […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Thursday 12/02/2026 appeared fi...

On the show today, we are covering the transport gaps leaving our rural towns in the dark and the latest update on the fight for Donegal’s cancer flights. The Paper Review We start by going through the morning’s newspapers, looking at the lead stories and the headlines affecting the Northwest today. Rural Bus Services Under […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Wednesday 11/02/2026 appeare...

    In today’s episode, we navigate a wide range of issues hitting the heart of Donegal—from personal accounts of digital fraud and a critical campaign for local education to a stark warning for the county’s rental market. Inside This Episode: The Morning Papers: We kick off the show with a comprehensive look at the […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Tuesday 10/02/2026 appeare...

  Episode Spotlight: Packie Keeney – A Lifetime of Service & Storytelling In this special episode, we are joined by the Donegal Person of the Year 2025, Packie Keeney. From the early days of telecommunications to the birth of local radio, Packie’s fingerprints are all over the modern history of our county. We sit down […] The post The Greg Hughes Podcast: Donegal Person of Year Pack...