Highland Radio - The Greg Hughes Show

Today on the show, we dive into the pressing issues affecting Donegal and the national stage, from a high-stakes standoff at Bord Bia to a new roadmap for transparency in our schools. Headlines & Discussion: The Morning Papers: Greg kicks off the morning with a comprehensive look at the front pages and the stories making […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Wednesday 04/02/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

    Today on the show, we dive into the pressing issues affecting Donegal, from a major threat to vital transport links to the latest figures on road safety. Headlines & Discussion The Morning Papers: Greg kicks off the morning with a comprehensive look at the front pages and the stories making the rounds across […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Tuesday 03/02/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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 […] The post The Greg Hughes Podcast: From the Archives: James White (Recorded 2002) appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Welcome to a packed Friday edition of The Greg Hughes Show. Today, we bridge the gap between local Donegal advocacy and major national debates, from the safety of our skies to the digital wellbeing of our children. On Today’s Show: The Morning Paper Review: We kick off by dissecting the lead stories in the local […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Friday 30/01/26 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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 post The Greg Hughes Podcast: Episode 4 – The High Cost of Speed – Clarice Rice’s Story appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

In today’s episode, we navigate a packed agenda covering everything from major national policy shifts and local environmental concerns to heartwarming community milestones and sporting excellence. The Morning Paper Review: We kick off the morning by dissecting the lead stories in the local and national press, setting the agenda for the day ahead. The Social […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Thursday 29/01/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

In today’s episode, we dive into the pressing social issues and sporting highlights shaping Donegal this week. From housing policy debates to the glitz of the upcoming Sports Star Awards, we’ve got it covered. The Morning Papers: A deep dive into the headlines hitting the stands today across the Northwest. Homelessness Crisis: Councillor Gerry McMonagle […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Wednesday 28/01/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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 […] The post The Greg Hughes Podcast: Episode 3 – Bishop Niall Coll appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

We’re capturing the big shifts in Donegal this week, from a landmark change in how we access healthcare and the safety of our local shop workers to the historic installation of a new Bishop and the vibrant sounds of Trad Week. Prescribing Powers: A major evolution for Irish healthcare as pharmacists are now authorized to […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Tuesday 27/01/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

    It’s Monday, and we’re straight into the thick of it. Today, we link to Jackson’s Hotel as the race for the Highland Radio Hospitality Awards hots up. We’ll be talking to the Council leadership about the importance of the event, but we’re also tackling the bigger headlines: from a proposed boycott of X […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Monday 26/01/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Welcome to your Friday morning briefing. Today, we’re looking at the growing friction between our digital privacy and national security, as new proposals could see Gardaí accessing your encrypted messages. We also examine the “energy lag”—why your wallet isn’t feeling the relief of falling wholesale prices—and we celebrate a massive 50-year milestone for one of […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Friday 23/01/26 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Episode 2: In Conversation with Gerry McKeever 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, […] The post The Greg Hughes Podcast: Episode Two appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

In today’s episode, we navigate a packed agenda covering everything from vital community updates to international trade disputes and the ongoing battle for road safety in Donegal. We kick things off with our signature review of the morning newspapers, dissecting the top stories hitting the stands across Donegal and the national press. Community & Health […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Thursday 22/01/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

We begin with The Paper Review, dissecting the morning’s headlines and then… Healthcare Crisis: Cllr Declan Meehan joins us to discuss the “unacceptable” delays at Galway’s Rapid Access Prostate Clinic, where Donegal patients are facing life-altering waits for critical diagnostics. A Growing Injustice: Sean Moynihan, CEO of ALONE, highlights a worrying trend: the sharp rise […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Wednesday 21/01/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

In today’s episode, we navigate a wide-ranging mix of breaking local news, health disparities, and community-led activism. The Morning Papers: Greg kicks off the show with a comprehensive dive into today’s national and local front pages, highlighting the stories trending across Donegal and beyond. Vaping Crisis in schools: Following a recent critical incident at a […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Tuesday 20/01/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

  In today’s episode: We dive into the headlines shaping Donegal and beyond. From local environmental concerns and major town planning developments to high-profile sporting returns and international diplomatic updates, Greg Hughes brings you the stories that matter. Scroll down for audio Episode Highlights The Morning Papers: Greg runs through the front pages, analyzing the […] The post The Greg Hughes Show Monday 19/01/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Heroism, Health Crisis, and The Friday Panel In This Episode: Front Page News: We kick off the show with a comprehensive look at the morning’s newspapers, breaking down the stories that matter most. Heroism in Bundoran: We speak with Alan, the brave local who rescued a mother and child from the sea in Bundoran. We […] The post Podcast:The Greg Hughes Show – Friday 16/01/26 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

On today’s show, Greg dives into the stories hitting the headlines across Donegal and beyond. From critical infrastructure failures to heated debates on road safety, here is what’s inside: Ambulance Delays: Majella shares a harrowing personal account of the delays she faced when her daughter became seriously ill. School Bus Safety: Listener Tanya calls out […] The post Podcast: Thursday’s The Greg Hughes Show 15/01/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

The Greg Hughes Show is broadcast live weekdays 9am til 11am ! If you missed Wednesday’s live show, you can listen to the podcast below! Inside This Episode: Road Safety in Kilmacrennan: Why local leaders are now calling for average speed cameras to protect the community. Privacy Confrontation in Inishowen: A listener shares her story […] The post Podcast: Wednesday’s The Greg Hughes Show 14/01/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

  The Nine ’til Noon Show – Weekday’s 9am to 12noon Magazine type mid morning chat show which aims to inform and entertain listeners and to platform their views and issues : Buncrana GP Dr Ciara Steele joins Greg to emphaise the importance of an elective Surgery unit being located in Letterkenny, one is currently […] The post Podcast Monday’s Nine Til Noon Show appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

The Friday panel is Deputy Pearse Doherty, Cllr Mícheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig and Brendan Byrne – we discuss Trump’s Tariffs, how to improve the health service and tourist public amenities: In this hour we focus on the success story that is Irish Pressings – celebrating 20 years in business, the Gweedore company continues to […] The post Podcast – Friday’s Nine Til Noon Show appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

  The Nine ’til Noon Show – Weekday’s 9am to 12noon Magazine type mid morning chat show which aims to inform and entertain listeners and to platform their views and issues : In this hour we have extensive reaction to wildfires, which broke out at Barnesmore Gap and Knockalla, with the council’s Garry Martin and […] The post Podcast Monday’s Nine Til Noon Show appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

The Friday panel is Ben Harkin, Professor Pat O’Connor and Catherine Noone – we discuss Trumps tariffs and ask if driver behaviour has worsened since lockdown: This hour includes your legal questions answered by Seamus Gunn: Michael and Fionnuala join Greg for That’s Entertainment: The post Podcast – Friday’s Nine Til Noon Show appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

  The Nine ’til Noon Show – Weekday’s 9am to 12noon Magazine type mid morning chat show which aims to inform and entertain listeners and to platform their views and issues : In this hour we cover weekend vandalism in Buncrana and Newtowncunningham. We also chat to Brian who had a near miss on the […] The post Podcast Monday’s Nine Til Noon Show appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

The Friday panel joining Michaela Clarke this week was John McAteer, Tirconaill Tribune Editor, Harry Walsh, former Deputy Editor of the Donegal News and Donegal Mart Manager, Eimear McGuinness. Topics discussed include the chaos that descended upon the Dail this week as the speaking rights row continues and Garron Noone – when will society reach […] The post Podcast – Friday’s Nine Til Noon Show appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

  The Nine ’til Noon Show – Weekday’s 9am to 12noon Magazine type mid morning chat show which aims to inform and entertain listeners and to platform their views and issues : In the first hour we talk to Sinn Fein Deputy Pearse Doherty who claims Government has serious questions to answer on Disability Grant […] The post Podcast Monday’s Nine Til Noon Show appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

  Our Friday Panel today is Paddy Rooney, Grainne Hines and Rev Mark Loughridge. Topics include ‘safe zones’ outside abortion clinics and clos of living measures in the context of ESB profits: Mary Harte expresses concern about the removal of wild hedgerows at the ancient Beltany Stone Circle in Raphoe, Denise believes her son was […] The post Podcast – Friday’s Nine Til Noon Show appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

  The Nine Til Noon is broadcast live each weekday between 9am to 12noon. You can listen back to a podcast of the latest Friday edition below! It was an extra special Nine til Noon Show today as we had an open day as part of our 35th Birthday fundraising drive! Over the three hours […] The post Podcast – Friday’s Nine Til Noon Show appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

  The Nine ’til Noon Show – Weekday’s 9am to 12noon Magazine type mid morning chat show which aims to inform and entertain listeners and to platform their views and issues : In the first hour we talk to members of the fire service, and the public supporting them, following last week’s claims that services […] The post Podcast Monday’s Nine Til Noon Show appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

  The Nine Til Noon is broadcast live each weekday between 9am to 12noon. You can listen back to a podcast of the latest Friday edition below! The Friday Panel is Senator Eileen Flynn, Mary Harte and Katy Tyrell McCafferty – Topics include the triple lock, the world order and payments for those struggling to […] The post Podcast – Friday’s Nine Til Noon Show appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

  The Nine ’til Noon Show – Weekday’s 9am to 12noon Magazine type mid morning chat show which aims to inform and entertain listeners and to platform their views and issues : In the first hour we talk to listeners frustrated at traffic congestion in Letterkenny. Later we get reaction to a meeting last night […] The post Podcast Monday’s Nine Til Noon Show appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

  The Nine Til Noon is broadcast live each weekday between 9am to 12noon. You can listen back to a podcast of the latest Friday edition below! The Friday Panel is Cllr Ciaran Brogan, former Cllr Nicolas Crossan and Community Campaigner Doreen Sheridan Kennedy. Topics include Letterkenny traffic, concerns over safety in towns and Dail […] The post Podcast – Friday’s Nine Til Noon Show appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

  The Nine ’til Noon Show – Weekday’s 9am to 12noon Magazine type mid morning chat show which aims to inform and entertain listeners and to platform their views and issues : In the first hour we run through some of the stories from today’s papers before a chat with Jack Simms who is a […] The post Podcast Monday’s Nine Til Noon Show appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

  The Nine Til Noon is broadcast live each weekday between 9am to 12noon. You can listen back to a podcast of the latest Friday edition below! The Friday Panel is Cllr Paul Canning, former Senator Catherine Noone and Eamon McGee. Topics include the Creeslough planning decision, changes to fitness tests for the Gardai and […] The post Podcast – Friday’s Nine Til Noon Show appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

  The Nine ’til Noon Show – Weekday’s 9am to 12noon Magazine type mid morning chat show which aims to inform and entertain listeners and to platform their views and issues : In the first hour, Michaela Clarke was joined by Desmond Doherty, the family solicitor for Buncrana woman, Danielle McLaughlin who was killed in […] The post Podcast Monday’s Nine Til Noon Show appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

  The Nine Til Noon is broadcast live each weekday between 9am to 12noon. You can listen back to a podcast of the latest Friday edition below! The Friday Panel is Pat McArt, Brid Curran and Hugh Friel – topics include spending at the Arts Council and Trump’s plan for Ukraine: Ukranian woman Olyona has […] The post Podcast – Friday’s Nine Til Noon Show appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

  The Nine ’til Noon Show – Weekday’s 9am to 12noon Magazine type mid morning chat show which aims to inform and entertain listeners and to platform their views and issues : We get local reaction to the triple knife attack in Dublin on Sunday before Dr Gerry Lane joins Greg to discuss why he […] The post Podcast Monday’s Nine Til Noon Show appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

  The Nine Til Noon is broadcast live each weekday between 9am to 12noon. You can listen back to a podcast of the latest Friday edition below! The Friday Panel is Cllr Liam Blaney, Sandra Haughey and Prof Pat O’Connor – topics include new speed limits, Trump and Gaza and who will pay for damage […] The post Podcast – Friday’s Nine Til Noon Show appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

  The Nine ’til Noon Show – Weekday’s 9am to 12noon Magazine type mid morning chat show which aims to inform and entertain listeners and to platform their views and issues : In the first hour we hear from Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn who reacts to the Ceann Comhairle ruling that the Regional Group cannot […] The post Podcast Monday’s Nine Til Noon Show appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

  The Nine Til Noon is broadcast live each weekday between 9am to 12noon. You can listen back to a podcast of the latest Friday edition below! The Friday Panel is Mary T Sweeney, Seamus McDaid and Dakota Nic Mheanman – topics include controversy over the amount of women in Ministerial positions, lessons from Storm […] The post Podcast – Friday’s Nine Til Noon Show appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.