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A drama series set in a small town somewhere in the heart of Donegal, where we meet various people who live in Ballyglissane and learn about their lives, their problems, and their secrets.

This Season new people arrive in town.There’s a woman who says she’s going to invest big money in Ballyglissane,but is she telling the whole truth? There’s a former trouble maker who swears he’s turned over a new leaf, but is he telling the whole truth?And one of our regulars from last season gets an unwelcome visitor from his shady past….

Join us each week as we unfold the lives of the residents of Ballyglissane.

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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, and chat with Irish music legend Damien Dempsey ahead of his Letterkenny gig.

In This Episode:

The Morning Papers: Greg takes his usual look through the national and local print media to see what’s making the headlines today.

Victory for the Donegal-Dublin PSO: In a massive win for the region and a campaign this show has backed from day one, it has been confirmed that the Public Service Obligation (PSO) flight between Donegal Airport and Dublin is to return to its previous, more accessible schedule. We get extensive reaction to the good news.

St Eunan’s College Secures Ministerial Meeting: Damien McCrory, Principal of St Eunan’s College, Letterkenny, joins Greg with a major update. Following the school’s disappointing and highly criticized exclusion from the €7.6bn National Development Plan school funding round in January, the school has successfully secured a direct meeting with Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton TD to plead their case.

School Travel Fees Set to Soar: We dive into the details behind the news of significant upcoming increases to school transport and travel fees, and what it means for parents in Donegal.

MEP Maria Walsh on Conversion Therapy: Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh joins the show to discuss the practice of conversion therapy and issues a strong call on the Irish government to introduce swift legislation prohibiting it entirely.

In Conversation with Damien Dempsey: Ahead of his highly anticipated show at An Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny next month, international music star Damien Dempsey chats with Greg about his music, his legendary live shows, and returning to the Northwest.

Community Noticeboard: We get the details on an upcoming “Understanding Self-Harm” training day designed to help community workers and the public.

Are Letterkenny’s Roads Getting Too Narrow?: To wrap up, a local lorry driver calls in to voice his frustration, claiming that ongoing road developments in parts of Letterkenny are leaving the lanes far too narrow for larger commercial vehicles.

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On today’s program, we balance a heavy focus on major national studies and policing with the powerful, real-life stories impacting our local communities. In this episode:

The Minimum Wage Debate: Following the publication of a major study today, Dr. Paul Redmond of the ESRI joins Greg to analyze the findings and its impact on workers and businesses.

The AGSI Conference: Sergeant Tom O’Griofa joins us live from the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors conference to highlight the key issues up for discussion.

Support for Billie: Rhianna Bolton joins Greg to discuss her daughter Billie, who is currently in Crumlin Children’s Hospital, and her partner Cathal’s ongoing fundraising drive.

St. Johnston Road Safety: We return to the village where locals again express severe concerns over road safety following another RTC in the area.

Community Garda Information: Garda Grainne Doherty joins Greg for our weekly look at local policing and community safety initiatives.

The €32m Boost: John Manary and Senator Manus Boyle go head-to-head to debate the recent multi-million euro announcement for mackerel fishermen.

Livestock Attacks: We hear of growing calls for much more to be done to hold dog owners responsible if their pets attack or worry sheep.

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This week on the DL Debate, Brendan Devenney reviews Donegal’s league final success with Kevin Cassidy and Gary McDaid. Brendan also recaps the weekends games for the Donegal senior hurlers and ladies footballers.

The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:

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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 local stories, international news, and inspiring Donegal people.

In Today’s Episode:

Road Safety in St Johnston: Raymond McDaid returns to the show to discuss ongoing road safety concerns. Raymond was recently involved in recovering a vehicle that crashed dangerously close to the scene of last month’s fatal collision.

A Roadside Act of Kindness: Listener Anne joins Greg to share a heartwarming story of two men who came to her rescue after she suffered a sudden blowout on the road.

Social Media Crackdown in the UAE: We speak with Radha Stirling from Detained in Dubai about the UAE’s strict new crackdown on social media coverage regarding the ongoing war in the region.

GAA Weekend Wrap-Up: Brendan Devenney joins us to reflect on a fantastic weekend of GAA action and gives us a teaser for tonight’s DL Debate podcast.

Inspirational Drivers: We meet the incredible Rita Meehan, who recently passed her driving test at the age of 90! We also chat with the woman who helped her get there, her driving instructor Angela Ward.

Donegal on the Big Screen: John Paul Davidson joins Greg ahead of the cinema release of The Three Urns. He co-wrote and directed the film, which is set right here in Donegal.

Letterkenny Business Park Update: Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh brings us some highly anticipated news, confirming that the new public toilets at the business park will officially open next month!

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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 the Northwest.

The Friday Panel

Joining Greg to navigate the complex issues of the week:

John McAteer: Editor of the Tirconaill Tribune

India Kennedy: Campaigns and Events Director, Ógra Fianna Fáil

Karoline Sweeney: President of the Letterkenny Chamber

On the Agenda:

National & Global Affairs: Analysis of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and a look at the latest Government measures aimed at tackling the rising cost of living.

A Call for Change: In the devastating wake of the murder of Amy Doherty, the panel discusses what urgent steps must be taken to address the crisis of domestic violence in Ireland.

The €2.24bn Question: With the National Children’s Hospital missing its 18th completion deadline, we ask: Is the “fixed-price” contract model fundamentally broken?

Also on Today’s Show

The Greg Hughes Podcast Preview: Greg sits down with Gary and Patrice McCrosson for a candid conversation ahead of this week’s new podcast release.

Creeslough Planning Concerns: Donna Harper joins us to share her reaction to the news that planning permission has been granted for a new shop and forecourt adjacent to the site of the Creeslough tragedy.

Behind the Walls: Donna Marie Doherty presents a special feature on life and reform inside Magilligan Prison.

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In this episode, Gary and Patrice McCrossan share the raw reality of navigating two simultaneous cancer battles. From aggressive treatments in Ireland to a life-changing medical journey to the Princess Máxima Center in the Netherlands, this is a testament to a family’s unbreakable strength.

Key Chapters of the Journey:

The Dual Diagnosis: Patrice’s fight with AML and Zach’s diagnosis of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).

The Utrecht Mission: Why the family traveled to the Netherlands in June 2025 for a specialized stem cell transplant.

A Community Rises: How St. Johnston and Donegal rallied to raise over €160,000 to keep the family together abroad.

The Ultimate Milestone: March 2026—the emotional moment Zach puts on his schoolbag for his first day at Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál.

“Schoolbag on his back and the whole future ahead of him… today felt like the start of something new.”

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This week on The Score…

Gavin Cullen joins us to talk all things soccer in a big week for Irish football and, in local soccer, we’ll hear from Kerrykeel manager __ after they sealed promotion to the Donegal League Premier Division.

In GAA, we get the thoughts of Donegal captain Michael Langan ahead of Sunday’s National Football League Division 1 Final at Croke Park, while Donegal hurling manager Mickey McCann look will look ahead to their D3 league final on Saturday in Aughrim…

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In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore pays a visit to the office of Print Supplies in Frosses to interview its founder and owner Dermot Doherty.

Managing printing for your business or organisation shouldn’t be overly time consuming, or even frustrating, and it doesn’t need to be complicated. 

Print Supplies provides solutions that save you time and money when if comes to managing your printing (and photocopying) needs.

From small beginnings, the company has expanded over the years and services the needs of many small and medium sized businesses in the county and beyond.

Dermot has been talking about the business with Chris, reflecting on how it all began, the changes over the years, and his thoughts on going forward.

You can listen to the full programme here:

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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:

Road Safety Reform: Following the tragic death of Shauna McDevitt, her sister Alison Lowry joins Greg to discuss her campaign for urgent cross-border HGV safety measures.

The Big Game: We’re live in Czechia with journalist Henry McLean and the traveling Donegal supporters to soak up the atmosphere ahead of tonight’s massive clash.

Clonmany Festival in Crisis?: Former Chair Cathal Doherty addresses the ongoing controversy surrounding one of Donegal’s most iconic festivals and what the future holds for the event.

Transport at a Breaking Point: Maelisa McGettigan of McGettigan Travel delivers a blunt assessment of Government (in)action as rising fuel prices threaten the survival of private operators.

The Legend’s View: We return to Czechia to get the expert analysis of goalkeeping icon Shay Given ahead of kick-off.

Business Matters: Chris Ashmore joins us for a first look at this week’s Business Matters Podcast.

The Greg Hughes Show: Bringing you the stories that matter to Donegal.

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