The Greg Hughes Podcast

In this episode, Clarice’s twin sister, Bernadette, joins us for a raw and courageous conversation. She pulls back the curtain on the devastating aftermath of a fatal road traffic collision, from the trauma of the 1:00 AM phone call to the pain of combating false headlines during her sister’s wake. We discuss: The Reality of the Crash: The physical impact of high-speed collisions and the importanc...

In this episode, we sit down with the newly installed Bishop of Raphoe, Niall Coll. A Donegal native returning home, Bishop Niall shares his journey from St. Johnston to the priesthood and reflects on the diverse parishes he has served along the way. We dive into the realities of his new role, discussing the weight of leadership in a changing Church. Bishop Niall speaks candidly about the difficul...

In this episode of The Greg Hughes Podcast from Highland Radio, we step away from the fast-paced news cycle of the daily show to conduct long-form interviews with local figures. Greg is joined in studio by Gerry McKeever. Known to many as a Letterkenny barber and local author, McKeever has more recently entered the political arena as an election candidate. This conversation explores the motivation...

In this episode of The Greg Hughes Podcast from Highland Radio,  we step away from the daily headlines of the live show to dive deeper into the stories that shape us. Today, Greg sits down with Jim McLaughlin, a man who describes himself as a “proud alcoholic”—not out of vanity, but out of a profound respect for the journey he has walked. Jim is marking a monumental milestone: 40 years of sobriety...

In 2002, James White was a man at the peak of his powers. As the head of the White Hotel Group, he commanded a commercial titan that employed 1,500 people and operated with a marketing budget—exceeding £500,000—that was almost unheard of for the time. Yet, behind the commercial success lay a storied and often turbulent career in the corridors of Leinster House. In this newly released archival reco...

Join Lee Gooch and Greg Hughes for the inside story on Ireland's first reality TV show, Cabin Fever, a show that effectively ran aground off the coast of Donegal in 2003.How were 10 contestants, with limited to no sailing experience, put to sail around an island with just two experienced crew and no support vessels? #CabinFever #Donegal #Ireland

Did you know Lee Gooch was a contestant on Ireland's first reality TV show? As part of their new podcast series, Greg and Lee chat about the ill-fated show for the first time.