The Greg Hughes Show

Buncrana GP Dr Ciara Steele joins Greg to emphaise the importance of an elective Surgery unit being located in Letterkenny, one is currently earmarked for Sligo. Chris joins Greg to highlight and extreme case of dangerous driving in Donegal at the weekend:

We get an update from the Little Angels Campaign after it was confirmed that spaces will be made available for students in September who had been told none were available, Ann Owens recounts the story of her friend Jim who battled cancer, DCB and vulture funds and we tell you about a special Stars in Their Eyes event for Letterkenny later this month:

Brenden Devenney talks GAA we hear how new UK rules will impact Donegal tourism and there’s reaction to Rory McElroy’s historic win at the Master becoming only the 6th player in history to achieve the career grand slam:

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The Friday panel is Deputy Pearse Doherty, Cllr Mícheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig and Brendan Byrne – we discuss Trump’s Tariffs, how to improve the health service and tourist public amenities: 

In this hour we focus on the success story that is Irish Pressings – celebrating 20 years in business, the Gweedore company continues to go from strength to strength: 

There’s more from Gweedore before we hear how 12 attempts to hire hitmen to target people in Ireland have been found on the dark web, an production company wants your memories from when Meatloaf came to town and there’s an update on the Little Angels campaign:

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In this hour we have extensive reaction to wildfires, which broke out at Barnesmore Gap and Knockalla, with the council’s Garry Martin and witnesses. We also chat to john who is homeless and has been told that he will no longer be issued with vouchers – from Inishowen, he has been told instead to move to Bundoran to sheltered accommodation:

More reaction to the wildfires, out of order toilets in Rathmullan, calls for paid leave to those who have had a miscarriage before 24 weeks and a lesson on how a bit of help can have a huge impact on a person’s life:

Brendan Devenney reflects on Donegal beating Derry, we have a look at the review of the IS 465 standard used which is out for public consultation an a listener wins a thousand euro!:

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The Friday panel is Ben Harkin, Professor Pat O’Connor and Catherine Noone – we discuss Trumps tariffs and ask if driver behaviour has worsened since lockdown:

This hour includes your legal questions answered by Seamus Gunn:

Michael and Fionnuala join Greg for That’s Entertainment:

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In this hour we cover weekend vandalism in Buncrana and Newtowncunningham. We also chat to Brian who had a near miss on the A5 at the weekend:

We chat to the new Mayor of Donegal Town, Anna Gallagher. There’s news of a public meeting to discuss ongoing water issues in and around Clonmany and there’s good news on Day Care Services in Carndonagh:

We discuss ‘food noise’, Donegal Mountain Rescue recruitment and a protest at LUH over cancer services:

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The Friday panel joining Michaela Clarke this week was John McAteer, Tirconaill Tribune Editor, Harry Walsh, former Deputy Editor of the Donegal News and Donegal Mart Manager, Eimear McGuinness. Topics discussed include the chaos that descended upon the Dail this week as the speaking rights row continues and Garron Noone – when will society reach a stage when people can express their own opinion online without being cancelled:

A member of Alcoholics Anonymous spoke of her journey with the group ahead of a meeting in Stranorlar tonight while Donna McGee, HSE Addiction Services Lead for the North West and West discussed what services the HSE offers and Jayde Quigley joined the show to chronicle her journey with Endometriosis: 

Finishing off the show with That’s Entertainment! with Michael Leddy and Donna-Marie Doherty:

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In the first hour we talk to Sinn Fein Deputy Pearse Doherty who claims Government has serious questions to answer on Disability Grant situation. There’s an update on Strabane schools closing due to a security alert and there’s a warning to not let dogs lick your face:

Derry Personal Trainor Ciaran McCarron discusses his experience with addiction and calls for the establishment of a Detox Centre in Derry. we also chat about weight loss drug Wegovy now being available on prescription:

Brenden Devenney reflects on the weekend’s GAA, Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín discusses the high rate of people released from prison early and there’s a chat on toxic masculinity:

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Our Friday Panel today is Paddy Rooney, Grainne Hines and Rev Mark Loughridge. Topics include ‘safe zones’ outside abortion clinics and clos of living measures in the context of ESB profits:

Mary Harte expresses concern about the removal of wild hedgerows at the ancient Beltany Stone Circle in Raphoe, Denise believes her son was used as an election prop and we hear about the closure of Heathrow Airport:

Michael and Fionnuala are in for That’s Entertainment!:

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The Nine Til Noon  is broadcast live each weekday between 9am to 12noon. You can listen back to a podcast of the latest Friday edition below!

It was an extra special Nine til Noon Show today as we had an open day as part of our 35th Birthday fundraising drive!

Over the three hours we had loads of chat and music with a host of guests and we gave away some cash! The show is available below in 3 parts!

PART ONE

PART TWO

PART THREE

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In the first hour we talk to members of the fire service, and the public supporting them, following last week’s claims that services in Letterkenny and Buncrana are to be reduced – the council respond in the final hour:

We hear calls from residents of Elm Park in Buncrana who were flooded in 2017 and now also have defective concrete – they want to be able to relocate. Former LUH Manager Pat Harvey discusses with Greg the challenges facing the hospital now compared to when he was in charge:

Caller Brian says the infrastructure of Convoy is not keeping pace with its growth, European indoor bronze medalist Mark English reflects on his great weekend and we also to chat to Ireland Team Lead Teresa McDaid:

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