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The Greg Hughes Show
The conversations that matter, from Donegal and beyond. Join Greg Hughes on Highland Radio for a daily mix of breaking news, current affairs, lively debate and in-depth interviews. Hear the voices behind the headlines and the stories affecting our communities, with local issues at the heart of the conversation.
Episodes
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The Greg Hughes Show |Thursday| 28/05/2026
Today we break down the potential overhaul of the IS465 technical standards, address an alarming drop in local breast screening attendance, and check in on…
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The Greg Hughes Show | Wednesday | 27/05/2026
Today we explore the demand for public dog amenities, deep frustrations within our healthcare services, a massive boost for Letterkenny tourism, and a major…
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The Greg Hughes Show | Tuesday | 26/05/2026
    Today we address the long-standing battle for Buncrana’s missing swimming facilities, healthcare costs for the vulnerable, major planning…
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The Greg Hughes Show | Monday | 25/05/2026
Today we dissect the dramatic fallout from the Education Minister’s visit to Donegal, alongside crucial updates on local school campaigns, sporting…
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The Greg Hughes Show | Friday | 22/05/26
A morning dominated by an extensive overnight emergency in Donegal Town, balanced with sharp political analysis and the celebration of true local heroes…
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The Greg Hughes Podcast | Ep 20: Joe Decks – Vinyl, Vodka and Me
What happens when the party stops, but the drinking doesn’t? This week, we sit down with well-known DJ and radio contributor Joe Decks for an incredibly…
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The Greg Hughes Show |Thursday| 21/05/2026
Today we address mounting anxieties over Letterkenny’s road layouts, an urgent double-crisis for residents in Elm Park, a mother’s moving tribute to her…
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The Greg Hughes Show | Wednesday | 20/05/2026
A packed program today as we cover an international crisis hitting close to home, major local infrastructure developments, and growing frustrations over summer…
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The Greg Hughes Show | Tuesday | 19/05/2026
    Today we delve into serious safety concerns on our roads, a disheartening act of school vandalism, an urgent warning on internet safety, and a…
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The Greg Hughes Show | Friday | 15/05/26
We wrap up the week with a deep dive into environmental accountability, a controversial political debate, and a masterclass in the science of sleep. On…
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The Greg Hughes Podcast | Ep19: The Art of Becoming: Survival, Song, and Sustainable Hope – Mirenda Rosenberg
In this episode, we sit down with Mirenda Rosenberg, the voice behind the massive “Homestead Donegal” community and a tireless advocate for…
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The Greg Hughes Show |Thursday| 14/05/2026
From the “Wild Atlantic Way for the Arts” to the high seas and the hidden influence of big industry, we dive into the issues shaping our community…
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The Greg Hughes Show | Wednesday | 13/05/2026
From the halls of Leinster House to the beaches of Inishowen, we cover the stories that matter to Donegal today. Inside Today’s Episode: 🏛️ Advocacy in…
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The Greg Hughes Show | Tuesday | 12/05/2026
    It’s a morning of frontline action and community debate as we cover the ambulance strike live, alongside major developments in Donegal Town and…
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The Greg Hughes Show | Monday | 11/05/2026
We kick off the week with a major milestone for Donegal’s infrastructure, an international spotlight on local talent, and a sobering look at industrial…
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The Greg Hughes Show | Friday | 08/05/26
It’s the Friday Panel day! We wrap up the week with a debate on government spending, a look at seismic political shifts across the water, and powerful stories…
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The Greg Hughes Podcast | Ep18: From Bundoran to the Order of Australia: The Incredible Life of Paddy Kerrigan
At 95 years old, Paddy Kerrigan’s journey from south Donegal to the Snowy Mountains of Australia is nothing short of legendary. This week, we sit down with the…
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The Greg Hughes Show |Thursday| 07/05/2026
From the battle for children’s online safety to the roar of the rally engines, we’ve got a packed show for you today. On Today’s Podcast: 🗞️ The…
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The Greg Hughes Show | Wednesday | 06/05/2026
Another packed show today as we dive into the heart of the issues affecting Donegal, from hospital parking costs to the return of one of our biggest summer…
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The Greg Hughes Show | Monday | 05/05/2026
Another packed show today as we dive into the heart of the issues affecting our community, from road safety to the long-running battle for housing justice…
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The Greg Hughes Show Friday 01/05/26
Today’s show brings together a powerhouse panel to dissect the week’s biggest headlines, from the heated political landscape of Donegal to a life-saving…
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The Greg Hughes Show Thursday 30/04/2026
On today’s show, we balance the immediate concerns of public health and infrastructure with the local stories and events shaping the week in Donegal. Schools…
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The Greg Hughes Show Wednesday 29/04/2026
Today’s show navigates a complex range of local and national issues, from the ongoing battle for fair redress for Donegal homeowners to the future of community…
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The Greg Hughes Show | Tuesday | 28/04/2026
    The Greg Hughes Show: Headlines & Heart Health Tuesday, April 28, 2026 In today’s program, we dive into a complex legal battle facing…
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The Greg Hughes Show | Monday | 27/04/2026
The Greg Hughes Show: Rural Medicine, Road Safety, and the Drive for Tourism Welcome to the podcast catch-up for Monday, April 27th, 2026. Today’s episode is a…
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The Greg Hughes Show Friday 24/04/26
It’s the Friday Panel! This week, Donal is joined by Ben Harkin (Author and Chair of Ógra Fianna Fail in Donegal), Pat McArt (Columnist and former editor of…
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The Greg Hughes Podcast | Ep16: The Donegal Shield: How Peter Coyle Brought Apollo 11 Home
In 1969, the heat of re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere reached nearly 3,000°C. Protecting the Apollo 11 astronauts from incinerating was a heat shield coated in…
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The Greg Hughes Show Thursday 23/04/2026
Donal Kavanagh’s in the hotseat once again today. In This Episode: Education and Child Welfare : We begin with an invitation from Rene O’Malley of…
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The Greg Hughes Show Wednesday 22/04/2026
With Donal standing in for Greg, the review of the papers is followed by a look at some of the issues raised at a meeting of the Donegal Community Safety…
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The Greg Hughes Show Tuesday 21/04/2026
    Donal Kavanagh is standing in for Greg once again. Following our morning look at the newspapers, we hear from Buncrana, where Cllr Fionán Bradley…
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The Greg Hughes Show Monday 20/04/2026
Donal Kavanagh is in the hot seat this morning. Following our morning look at the headlines, David Fitzgerald , CEO of the Motor Insurance Bureau of Ireland…
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The Greg Hughes Show Friday 17/04/26
It’s the Friday Panel! This week, Greg is joined by Cian O’Hagan (Chair of Ógra Sinn Féin in Donegal), Nicola Mahon (Owner of Mode Embroidery and Printing)…
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The Greg Hughes Podcast | Ep15: The Lifeline of Inishowen – Mary Doherty
In the most northerly peninsula in Ireland, geography can often be a barrier to safety. For over 30 years, Mary Doherty has been breaking down those barriers…
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The Greg Hughes Show Thursday 16/04/2026
On today’s program, we start with our usual dive into the morning papers to see what’s grabbing the headlines across the country and here in Donegal. In This…
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The Greg Hughes Show Wednesday 15/04/2026
On today’s program, we start with a look at the morning’s papers before diving into a growing concern for electric vehicle drivers. Stephen joins us to share…
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The Greg Hughes Show Tuesday 14/04/2026
    Remembering the First Lady of Celtic Music Following our morning look at the newspapers, the show takes a poignant turn as we pay tribute to the…
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The Greg Hughes Show Monday 13/04/2026
  On today’s programme, we dive deep into the rising tide of public anger as fuel protests take hold across the country. We examine the Government’s…
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The Greg Hughes Show Friday 10/04/26
On today’s show, we navigate the sharp contrast between the pressing political issues of today and a poignant look back at a tragedy that shook the heart of…
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The Greg Hughes Podcast | Ep14: 40 Years Since the O’Donnell Family Tragedy
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…
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The Greg Hughes Show Thursday 09/04/2026
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…
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The Greg Hughes Show Wednesday 08/04/2026
Legislative Protection & Victim Safety We open the show with a look at the morning newspapers and a significant legislative proposal from Deputy Matt…
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The Greg Hughes Show Tuesday 07/04/2026
    In today’s program, we bring you a mix of community appeals, significant local investment news, and powerful personal stories. From the…
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The Greg Hughes Podcast | Ep13: The Watchman of Bunbeg – Timmy Boyle
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…
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The Greg Hughes Show Thursday 02/04/2026
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…
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The Greg Hughes Show Wednesday 01/04/2026
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…
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The Greg Hughes Show Tuesday 31/03/2026
    On today’s program, we balance a heavy focus on major national studies and policing with the powerful, real-life stories impacting our local…
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The Greg Hughes Show Monday 30/03/2026
  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…
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The Greg Hughes Show Friday 27/03/26
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…
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The Greg Hughes Podcast | Ep12: The McCrossan Journey – A Story of Resilience and Community
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…
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The Greg Hughes Show Thursday 26/03/2026
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…
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The Greg Hughes Show Wednesday 25/03/2026
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…
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The Greg Hughes Show Tuesday 24/03/2026
    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…
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The Greg Hughes Show with Donna-Marie Doherty Monday 23/06/2026
  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…
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The Greg Hughes Show Friday 20/03/26
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…
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The Greg Hughes Podcast | Ep 11: Martin O’Donnell – 65 Years on the Road
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…
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The Greg Hughes Show Thursday 19/03/2026
The Greg Hughes Show: Headlines, Hard Decisions, and Community Spirit In today’s episode, we navigate a wide-reaching landscape, from the deeply personal…
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The Greg Hughes Show Wednesday 18/03/2026
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…
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The Greg Hughes Show Monday 16/03/2026
  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…
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The Greg Hughes Show Friday 13/03/26
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…
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The Greg Hughes Podcast – Ep10 Louise James -10 Years On from the Buncrana Pier Tragedy: A Journey of Resilience, Grief, and Hope
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…