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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 […]
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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.
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.
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 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
“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: Pop, Parents, and Peace: The Peter Cunnah Interview appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
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: Conor Nolan on Men & Anorexia appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
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 Story of Loss, Resilience, and the Search for Answers appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
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: Ep6 – The Stolen Child: A Mother’s Fight Against Addiction appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with renowned Irish journalist Brighid ‘Biddy’ McLaughlin. While her new book, Tales of a Patchwork Life, covers a storied career in the Sunday Independent, it also serves as a searing account of her family’s 20-year journey through tragedy. Biddy opens up about the 2006 murder […]
The post The Greg Hughes Podcast: Episode 5 – Biddy McLaughlin – A Sister’s Quest for Justice 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
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 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
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 on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
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 03/03/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
Welcome to the podcast for today’s edition of the Greg Hughes Show. It is a packed Monday morning as we navigate local heartbreak, global tensions, and the drive for local economic growth. Creeslough: The Fight for a Meeting We begin with the ongoing search for answers following the Creeslough tragedy. Donna Harper and […]
The post The Greg Hughes Show Monday 02/03/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
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 […]
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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 on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
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