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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, […]
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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 with the man who helped shape the face of maritime rescue in Donegal. From the grassroots community fundraising that launched St. Colmcille Cliff & Coastal Search in 1996 […]
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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 their four-year-old son, Zach, was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder just a year later. In this episode, Gary and Patrice McCrossan share the raw reality of navigating two simultaneous cancer […]
The post The Greg Hughes Podcast | Ep12: The McCrossan Journey – A Story of Resilience and Community appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
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 presence on the roads of Milford, Carrigart, Ramelton, and Downings. From his early days driving for Pat Kelly to becoming a self-employed fixture of the community in […]
The post The Greg Hughes Podcast | Ep 11: Martin O’Donnell – 65 Years on the Road appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
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 evening in 2016, five members of one family—Sean McGrotty, Mark (12), Evan (8), Ruth Daniels (57), and Jodie-Lee Daniels (14)—lost their lives when their car slipped into Lough Swilly. The […]
The post The Greg Hughes Podcast – Ep10 Louise James -10 Years On from the Buncrana Pier Tragedy: A Journey of Resilience, Grief, and Hope 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.
In today’s program, we bring you a mix of community appeals, significant local investment news, and powerful personal stories. From the frontlines of national protests to the latest in Donegal cinema, here is what’s happening across the North West. Protests over Rising Fuel Costs As fuel prices continue to surge, we hear from […]
The post The Greg Hughes Show Tuesday 07/04/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
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 big debates, community champions, and local previews. Here is what is coming up in this episode: 🎙️ Hour 1: The Thursday Panel With the Easter weekend […]
The post The Greg Hughes Show Thursday 02/04/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
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. We also speak with the Principal of St Eunan’s College following their omission from the National Development Plan, discuss calls to ban conversion therapy with MEP Maria Walsh, […]
The post The Greg Hughes Show Wednesday 01/04/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
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