Across multiple episodes, Highland Radio’s “The Greg Hughes Show” covers a wide range of Donegal and wider Ireland policy and community issues. Recent programmes include discussion of government regulation and its impact, with panel guests spanning political and local media perspectives. The show also examines local infrastructure and transport questions, including reported delays and “stalemates” affecting development, as well as commute-time concerns in Letterkenny and advice for farmers dealing with major road works. Social and public health topics feature repeatedly: welfare and job-activation reforms are discussed, alongside reports on eating disorders in Ireland and pressure on mental health for farm families. Other episodes reference investigations into predatory gambling, roadside and safety incidents, and concerns around AI’s effect on creative artists, data privacy complaints linked to AI, and broader EU-related regulatory developments. Community stories appear alongside policy coverage, including charity drives, celebrations of local live music and youth culture, and efforts to expand tourism such as cruise plans for Rathmullan. The show also highlights legal and justice system matters, including long-running disputes and calls for justice in cases involving bullying.
Multiple community and policy topics featured on Highland Radio’s Greg Hughes Show
Across multiple episodes, Highland Radio’s “The Greg Hughes Show” covers a wide range of Donegal and wider Ireland policy and community issues. Recent programmes include discussion of government regul...
- The Greg Hughes Show discusses government policy topics, including regulation and welfare/job-activation reforms.
- The programme covers local infrastructure and transport issues, including delays or “stalemates” and concerns about commute times.
- Public health themes recur, including eating disorders and mental health pressures, particularly for farm families.
- Several episodes address justice and safety concerns, including incidents involving local people and ongoing legal disputes.
- Community events and initiatives are featured, including charity activity and local culture/tourism plans.
Today we take the show on the road, broadcasting live from the Cancer Care West Donegal centre in Letterkenny. We speak to the dedicated team running this invaluable community service, meet the patients and families who rely on it, and hear inspiring stories of resilience, support, and hope. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: […] The post The Greg Hughes Show from Cancer Care West Donegal| Monday | 27/07/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
4 hours agoToday we tackle the issue of government over-regulation, local infrastructure debates, inspiring charity drives, and expert analysis ahead of the All-Ireland Football Final. Inside Today’s Episode: 💬 The Friday Panel: Michael White of the Green Party, Fianna Fáil’s Claudia Kennedy, and Donegal News journalist Naomi Hamilton O’Donnell join Greg in-studio to thrash out the week’s […] The post The Greg Hughes Show | Friday | 24/07/26 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
3 days agoToday we tackle the reality of Letterkenny’s commute times, severe mental health pressures on farm families, a dramatic rescue story from a decorated winch paramedic, and a celebration of local youth culture taking over the town park. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We start with our daily review of the front pages, tracking […] The post The Greg Hughes Show |Thursday| 23/07/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
4 days agoToday we bring you a major healthcare victory for a Donegal family, practical medical advice for surviving peak summer hay fever, and an extensive, multi-sided debate on Letterkenny’s growing traffic crisis. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We kick off the program with our daily review of the front pages, reviewing the top regional […] The post The Greg Hughes Show | Wednesday | 22/07/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
5 days agoToday we address critical calls for reform across Ireland’s bail and prison systems, sweeping new government regulations for e-scooters, local road safety concerns in Donegal, and an inspiring milestone for organ donation. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We kick off the show with our daily review of the front pages, taking […] The post The Greg Hughes Show | Tuesday | 21/07/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
6 days agoToday we address long-term welfare dependencies and calls for job-activation reforms, an alarming roadside incident involving a local sporting legend, a heartbroken family seeking justice for a bullied young girl, and the latest report into eating disorders across Ireland. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We kick off the program with our thorough daily […] The post The Greg Hughes Show | Monday | 20/07/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
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