Today we pay tribute to a distinguished former Senator and local councillor following his passing, explore cross-border political dynamics on the Friday Panel, address school transport barriers on Aranmore Island, and cross live to Stradbally for Electric Picnic updates. Inside Today’s Episode: 💬 The Friday Panel: Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Paddy Rooney, and Councillor Jimmy […] The post The Greg Hughes Show | Friday | 28/08/26 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
On this week’s episode of The Greg Hughes Podcast, Greg sits down with retired teacher, union leader, and veteran politician Doreen Sheridan-Kennedy. Those who listen to Greg and Doreen on live radio know that while the respect is deep, the on-air verbal jousting is guaranteed! True to form, this civil yet spirited conversation covers four […] The post The Greg Hughes Podcast Ep36 Doreen Sheridan-Kennedy: Education, Fine Gael & Never Say Never appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
Today we address the costly plans to immortalize a beloved local shipwreck, cross-border passport regulations, domestic safety risks, and local community environmental concerns. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We kick off the program with our daily look at the front pages, reviewing the leading headlines breaking across national and local papers today. ⛵ […] The post The Greg Hughes Show |Thursday| 27/08/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
Today, with Donal Kavanagh in the hot seat, we remember Dolly Parton, look at the need for a dedicated Department of the Marine, hear from a young Donegal musician bound for Electric Picnic, look at the right to be forgotten for cancer patients. hear of a new Coastal Location Service, explore the issue of commercial […] The post The Greg Hughes Show | Wednesday | 26/08/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
Today we tackle alternative education rights for non-religious pupils, local parking charge debates, national food security, cross-border peace initiatives, and back-to-school mental health. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We open the program with our daily look at the front pages, tracking the leading national and regional headlines breaking across the newspapers […] The post The Greg Hughes Show | Tuesday | 25/08/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
Today we examine the public fallout following the M9 tragedy in Kildare, dropping Catholic baptism rates across Ireland, reaction to Leaving Cert results, and local arts and sports updates. Inside Today’s Episode: 💬 The Friday Panel: Councillor Gerry McMonagle, broadcaster Mary Harte, and businesswoman Nicola Mahon join Greg in-studio for an extensive Friday discussion: M9 […] The post The Greg Hughes Show | Friday | 21/08/26 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
This week on The Greg Hughes Podcast, Donegal boxing star Jason Quigley joins the show for an honest, wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond the ring. We dive deep into the full arc of his career—from the immense hype of his high-profile professional debut to the intensity and pressure of the big fight build-ups. Jason […] The post The Greg Hughes Podcast Ep35 From Donegal to the World: The Real Jason Quigley Story appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
Today we address accessibility breakdowns in public infrastructure, environmental dumping on local beaches, falling baptism rates, emergency department experiences, and practical budgeting tips. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We open the program with a scan of the local and national newspapers, tracking the top headlines and stories making the news today. ♿ Accessibility […] The post The Greg Hughes Show |Thursday| 20/08/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
Today we address commercial pressures on school transport operators, equine therapy for additional needs, parking vigilantes vs. accessibility, road safety concerns in Burt, and a moving reality for families impacted by defective concrete blocks. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We open the program with a scan through the morning newspapers, tracking the top […] The post The Greg Hughes Show | Wednesday | 19/08/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
Today we address urgent calls to combat drug and vape spiking, police pursuit training in the wake of the M9 tragic collision, youth diversion programs, and new cross-border e-commerce charges facing consumers. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We kick off the show with our daily scan of the regional and national […] The post The Greg Hughes Show | Tuesday | 18/08/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
Today we examine the fallout from a devastating road collision in Kildare, ongoing shortages in children’s dental healthcare, road safety protests in West Donegal, and a major national search for Ireland’s next musical talent. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We open the program with a review of the national and local headlines, focusing […] The post The Greg Hughes Show | Monday | 17/08/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
Today we address critical discussions on gender equality and online abuse, celebrate historic European athletics glory for Donegal, and kick off our massive summer giveaway. Inside Today’s Episode: 💬 The Friday Panel: Eimear McGuinness, Professor Pat O’Connor, and Dr. Michelle Maher join Greg in-studio for an extensive and wide-ranging debate: Teaching Consent in Preschools: The […] The post The Greg Hughes Show | Friday | 14/08/26 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
In this episode of The Greg Hughes Podcast, Greg is joined in studio by Letterkenny Sinn Féin Councillor Gerry McMonagle for an in-depth conversation reflecting on his life, personal history, and political career. Gerry opens up about growing up in Derry during the height of the Troubles, his early activism, and the personal and political […] The post The Greg Hughes Podcast Ep34 Derry, The Troubles & Letterkenny: Gerry McMonagle appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
Today we explore milestone infrastructure plans connecting Donegal Town to the Twin Towns, disturbing classroom insights into childhood social pressures, and cross-border roadside assistance failures. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We open the show with our daily scan through the local and national newspapers, catching up on the leading stories, community news, and […] The post The Greg Hughes Show |Thursday| 13/08/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
Today we address a heartbreaking update to a local tragedy in Kilcar, strategic proposals for regional healthcare education, an investigation into synthetic drug proliferation, and sharp debate over early childhood consent education. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We open the show with a look at the front pages and key news stories making […] The post The Greg Hughes Show | Wednesday | 12/08/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
Today we pay tribute to a true Donegal GAA legend following a tragic loss, explore proposed tax reforms for overtime workers, get expert stargazing tips for an upcoming solar eclipse, and hear a stark fire safety warning from a local photographer. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We open the show with […] The post The Greg Hughes Show | Tuesday | 11/08/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
Today we address the high-security extradition of cartel boss Daniel Kinahan, ongoing business concerns over Letterkenny’s traffic bottlenecks, urgent appeals for student housing, and local fundraising drives across Donegal and Sligo. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We kick off the program with our daily look at the front pages, reviewing the leading national […] The post The Greg Hughes Show | Monday | 10/08/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
Today we tackle ongoing debates over Letterkenny’s traffic, online influencer subcultures, a deep-dive podcast preview, local Rose of Tralee contestants, and an exciting festival preview. Inside Today’s Episode: 💬 The Friday Panel: Tír Chonaill Tribune Editor John McAteer, India Kennedy, and Dr. Joe Kelly join Greg for a lively Friday debate: Letterkenny Traffic Gridlock: The […] The post The Greg Hughes Show | Friday | 07/08/26 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
In this episode, Greg is joined by Independent Councillor Declan Meehan (Letterkenny / Milford MD) and his husband, local GP Dr Padraig (Paudge) McGuinness, for a candid and wide-ranging conversation about public life, community service, and personal resilience. In this episode: How It All Started: The Tinder match between Dublin and Belfast that led to […] The post The Greg Hughes Podcast Ep33 Love, Politics & The Price of Public Life – Declan Meehan & Padraig McGuinness appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
Today we focus on the severe traffic gridlock bringing Letterkenny to a standstill, an extraordinary ocean-rowing challenge from an Aranmore family, and an inspiring local talent making waves in Irish motorsport. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We kick off the show with our daily review of the front pages, tracking the top regional […] The post The Greg Hughes Show |Thursday| 06/08/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
Today we address dangerous obstructions at local water access points, escalating cost pressures on small rural businesses, urgent calls for road safety enforcement, and severe regional shortages in GP access. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We kick off the program with our daily review of the front pages, reviewing the top regional and […] The post The Greg Hughes Show | Wednesday | 05/08/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
Today we address pressing healthcare delays in Donegal, small business struggles under regulatory costs, disturbing harassment faced by female public representatives, and the return of a long-standing community festival. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: Donna-Marie Doherty fills in for Greg today and opens the show with a look at the leading […] The post The Greg Hughes Show | Tuesday | 04/08/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
Today we take the show on the road as we broadcast live from Sweeney’s Hotel on Main Street in Dungloe for the 59th Mary From Dungloe International Arts Festival! We soak up the festival electric atmosphere, bring you live musical performances, preview the weekend’s flagship events, and speak with judges, organizers, and contestants. Inside Today’s […] The post The Greg Hughes Show | Friday | 31/07/26 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
This week on The Greg Hughes Podcast, I’m joined by a living legend of Irish traditional music: fiddler, vocalist, and founding member of Altan, Born and raised in the heart of the West Donegal Gaeltacht of Gweedore (Gaoth Dobhair), Mairéad was immersed in music from an early age under the guidance of her father, the […] The post The Greg Hughes Podcast | Ep 32 Strings Attached: Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh on Music, Family, and Memory appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
Today we address the ongoing campaign for truth following the Creeslough tragedy, contrasting economic realities across the country, local country music, and an incredible chance to win big in our cash giveaway. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We kick off the program with our daily review of the front pages, exploring the stark […] The post The Greg Hughes Show |Thursday| 30/07/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
