Highland Radio - The Greg Hughes Show

The Greg Hughes Show | Wednesday | 15/07/2026

[https://highlandradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Greg-Hughes-2026.png] Today we address the urgent need for long-term care contingency plans, escalating summer water shortages across Donegal, the medical debate surrounding a total e-scooter ban, and a major legislative step forward for women’s reproductive rights. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f5de.png] The Morning Press: We kick off the program with our daily look at the front pages, reviewing the top regional and national headlines breaking this morning. 🤝 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f91d.png] The Carer’s Contingency Crisis: We dive into a highly emotional and common dilemma facing families across Ireland. Listener Michelle joins the show to discuss her sister, Maura, for whom she provides full-time care. Michelle is seeking answers on what the HSE and the State actually provide to support independent living if a primary family carer suddenly becomes seriously ill or passes away, calling for robust, long-term state planning instead of emergency panic. 🚰 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f6b0.png] Donegal Water Levels & Restrictions: Anthony Skeffington, Regional Asset Operations Manager with Uisce Éireann, joins Greg to deliver a comprehensive overview of the public water supply. With hot weather putting immense strain on local infrastructure, he details active overnight restrictions and addresses the growing likelihood of a “hosepipe ban” in high-stress zones. 🚨 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f6a8.png] Lifford Water Woes: Local listener Viola contacts the show from Lifford to share her frustration. She reports that overnight water restrictions in her neighborhood are consistently missing the mark, with taps remaining completely dry long after the scheduled morning restoration times. 🩺 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1fa7a.png] The Call for a Total E-Scooter Ban: Emergency Medicine Consultant Dr. Áine Keating joins the program to highlight a worrying surge in young people presenting to emergency departments with severe, life-altering injuries from e-scooter accidents. Backed by her medical colleagues, Dr. Keating calls for an outright ban on the vehicles unless far stricter safety measures and on-the-ground police enforcement are put in place. 🧴 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f9f4.png] Sun Care & Skin Health: Mary Ferry from Genesis joins us in-studio to share professional, practical advice on how we can best protect and nourish our skin during this intense summer heatwave. 💜 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f49c.png] Compassionate Leave for Pregnancy Loss: Mary Herlihy, Manager of the Donegal Women’s Centre, warmly welcomes historic new Cabinet-approved legislation providing paid, statutory leave for women who suffer an early miscarriage or choose to undergo a pregnancy termination. Mary discusses the profound significance of the State recognizing these traumatic experiences without distinction, helping to break down workplace stigma and support women when they are at their most vulnerable. 🎧 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f3a7.png] Listen to the full episode and stay ahead of the local news: The post The Greg Hughes Show | Wednesday | 15/07/2026 [https://highlandradio.com/2026/07/15/the-greg-hughes-show-wednesday-15-07-2026/] appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport [https://highlandradio.com].

The Greg Hughes Show | Tuesday | 14/07/2026

[https://highlandradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Greg-Hughes-2026.png]   Today we address a weekend of unprecedented anti-social behavior in Downings, vital community policing updates, and a critical look at the rising demand for sexual assault support services in Letterkenny. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f5de.png] The Morning Press: We kick off the program with our thorough review of the front pages, tracking the leading local and national headlines breaking this morning. 🚨 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f6a8.png] Downings “Weekend of Mayhem”: We look at an unprecedented and highly distressing weekend in the coastal village of Downings. Local business owners, residents, and councillors express their outrage after thousands of people descended on the area, resulting in widespread anti-social behavior, vandalism, on-street drinking, indecent exposure, and hundreds of youths sleeping in cars. * The Community Backlash: Local business owners and residents share their firsthand accounts of the disruption and the impact on the village’s reputation. * The Political Response: Cllrs Liam Blaney and Declan Meehan weigh in on the chaos, discussing the urgent need for a coordinated response, stricter enforcement, and better infrastructure management to prevent a repeat of these scenes. 👮 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f46e.png] Community Garda Information: Garda Gráinne Doherty joins us for her weekly segment, bringing listeners up to date on active investigations, road safety alerts, and policing measures following the weekend’s events in the region. 🏥 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f3e5.png] Rising Demand at Letterkenny SATU: We discuss the newly published 2025 Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU) Annual Report. Professor Maeve Eogan, clinical lead for the national SATU services, joins the show to discuss the national trends and specifically address the Letterkenny Unit, which experienced an 11.5% increase in attendances over the course of the year. We look at what these figures mean for local support services and the ongoing efforts to provide timely, compassionate, and responsive care. 🎧 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f3a7.png] Listen to the full episode and stay ahead of the local news: The post The Greg Hughes Show | Tuesday | 14/07/2026 [https://highlandradio.com/2026/07/14/the-greg-hughes-show-tuesday-14-07-2026/] appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport [https://highlandradio.com].

The Greg Hughes Show | Monday | 13/07/2026

[https://highlandradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Greg-Hughes-Podcast-scaled.png] Donna-Marie Doherty is in the presenter’s chair for today’s program. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f5de.png] The Morning Press: We kick off the show with a look at today’s major headlines, from fuel costs creeping back up at the pumps to strict new proposed legislation aimed at banning violent pornography. 🚗 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f697.png] Letterkenny Traffic Gridlock: Cllr Gerry McMonagle joins Donna-Marie to discuss a major motion he is bringing to tomorrow’s council meeting. He is formally requesting that the Minister for Transport visit Letterkenny personally to witness the town’s worsening traffic congestion and infrastructure gridlock firsthand. 🚾 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f6be.png] Magheraroarty Public Bathrooms: Cllr Denis McGee voices deep disappointment over the shocking state in which the public toilets at Magheraroarty beach were left over the weekend. He condemns the anti-social behavior, noting it comes at the worst possible time during a peak summer rush for the local area. 🌊 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f30a.png] Heatwave Water Safety Appeal: With crowds flocking to Donegal’s beaches and lakes to cool off, Finn Mullen, RNLI Water Safety Education Manager for Bundoran, makes an urgent appeal for swimmers to stay within their limits. Meanwhile, Jerry Early, Lifeboat Operations Manager with Arranmore RNLI, issues a firm warning to jet ski users, urging them to act responsibly and stay completely clear of shallow areas populated by swimmers. 🏆 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f3c6.png] The DL Debate Preview: GAA pundit Brendan Devenney stops by to look back at an action-packed weekend of championship fixtures and previews this evening’s DL Debate podcast. 🧠 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f9e0.png] Tackling Isolation in Milford: Emma Doherty, Chairperson for Active Retirement Donegal in Milford, issues a warm invitation to older residents to join their weekly social activities, emphasizing how vital regular light exercise and community events are for keeping the mind active and beating rural loneliness. 🚜 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f69c.png] Succession Warning for Donegal Farmers: Malcolm Thompson, Chair of the Donegal branch of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association, urges farmers to ensure their wills are legally in order. He warns that new CAP regulations could seriously complicate farm succession—particularly in Donegal, where a uniquely high number of farmers do not directly own the land they work on. 👶 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f476.png] Shaping the Future of CAMHS: John Farrelly, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Commission, joins the show to launch a major six-week national public consultation on the first-ever draft standards for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. He explicitly invites children and families in Donegal who have been through the CAMHS system to share their experiences and help shape the new regulations. 🎧 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f3a7.png] Listen to the full episode and stay ahead of the local news: The post The Greg Hughes Show | Monday | 13/07/2026 [https://highlandradio.com/2026/07/13/the-greg-hughes-show-monday-13-07-2026/] appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport [https://highlandradio.com].

The Greg Hughes Show | Friday | 10/07/26

[https://highlandradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Greg-Hughes-2026.png] Today we address controversial displays on Northern bonfires, Sinn Féin’s track record in government, the future of household energy supports amidst global oil market uncertainty, and a massive weekend of All-Ireland football action. Inside Today’s Episode: 💬 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4ac.png] The Friday Panel: Sinn Féin Deputy Pearse Doherty, Fianna Fáil Senator Niall Blaney, and Community Campaigner Katy Tyrrell McCafferty join Greg in-studio for a lively debate on the week’s sharpest political topics: * Bonfire Effigies & Sectarianism: The panel reacts to the recurring, controversial placement of political and cultural effigies on July 11th bonfires in Northern Ireland, debating what needs to be done to tackle sectarian displays. * Sinn Féin’s Northern Record: Ahead of upcoming electoral tests, our guests clash over Sinn Féin’s performance and governing track record inside the power-sharing executive at Stormont. * The Fuel Subsidy Dilemma: With Middle East volatility threatening global energy prices, the panel debates whether the government must retain crucial domestic fuel subsidies to shield struggling consumers from a renewed cost-of-living shock. 🎙 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f399.png] The Greg Hughes Podcast: Greg previews this week’s deeply moving long-form podcast episode (available to stream now) featuring Eithne and Colin Bell, founders of the extraordinary Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. They discuss their enduring legacy of helping hundreds of grieving Irish families bring their loved ones home. ⚖ [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2696.png] Legal Advice with Seamus Gunn: Regular legal expert Seamus Gunn of Principal Solicitors returns to the studio to answer listener-submitted queries, offering his definitive guidance on property rights, probate, and regional legal disputes. 🏆 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f3c6.png] All-Ireland Semi-Final Preview: GAA analyst Brendan Devenney stops by to look ahead to a massive weekend of action at Croke Park, breaking down the tactics, matchups, and predictions for the high-stakes All-Ireland Football Semi-Finals. 🎧 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f3a7.png] Listen to the full episode and stay ahead of the local news: The post The Greg Hughes Show | Friday | 10/07/26 [https://highlandradio.com/2026/07/10/the-greg-hughes-show-friday-10-07-26/] appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport [https://highlandradio.com].

The Greg Hughes Podcast | Ep 28: Guiding Light: Colin and Ethne Bell on 2,500 Repatriations with the Kevin Bell Trust

[https://highlandradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Bells.jpg]In June 2013, 26-year-old Newry native Kevin Bell tragically lost his life in New York. The overwhelming community response that followed raised far more than was needed to bring him home. Faced with profound personal grief, his parents, Ethne and Colin Bell, made a decision that would change Irish society: they used the surplus funds to help another grieving family. That single act of kindness birthed the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust (KBRT). This week, Greg is joined by Colin and Ethne to discuss their incredible 13-year journey operating a 24/7 lifeline for families facing the nightmare of a sudden death overseas. They open up about how the trust was guided by Kevin’s memory, the emotional toll of their work, and their recent milestone decision to hand daily operations over to a dedicated team so they can finally take some well-deserved time for themselves. To date, the trust has stepped into the breach during the darkest hours of grief to bring over 2,500 loved ones home to the island of Ireland. Topics discussed in this episode: * Remembering Kevin Bell and the New York fundraising drive that started it all. * Navigating the complex logistics and bureaucracy of global repatriation. * The hand of Kevin: How chance encounters and timing guided the charity’s growth. * The reality of running a 24/7 emergency service and its dramatic impact on their lives. * Stepping back: Putting full-time staff in place to protect the future of the trust and reclaim personal time. * Reaching the milestone of 2,500 repatriations and Kevin’s enduring legacy. Support & Resources: * To learn more about the charity, seek assistance, or make a donation, visit the official website: Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust [https://kbrtrust.com/] The post The Greg Hughes Podcast | Ep 28: Guiding Light: Colin and Ethne Bell on 2,500 Repatriations with the Kevin Bell Trust [https://highlandradio.com/2026/07/10/the-greg-hughes-podcast-ep-28-guiding-light-colin-and-ethne-bell-on-2500-repatriations-with-the-kevin-bell-trust/] appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport [https://highlandradio.com].