The Greg Hughes Show Monday 26/01/2026

 

 

It’s Monday, and we’re straight into the thick of it. Today, we link to Jackson’s Hotel as the race for the Highland Radio Hospitality Awards hots up. We’ll be talking to the Council leadership about the importance of the event, but we’re also tackling the bigger headlines: from a proposed boycott of X by the local authority to a worrying drop-off in school attendance. We’ve got the papers, the weekend GAA wrap with Brendan Devenney, and the questions you want answered. This is the Greg Hughes Show Podcast!

  • Social Media Boycott: Cllr Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig joins us to explain his formal call for the local authority to boycott and de-register from X, citing concerns over the platform’s direction and impact.

  • Hospitality Awards voting Launch: We are live on-site at Jackson’s Hotel to kick off the Highland Radio Hospitality Awards voting  with guests John McLaughlin (CEO, Donegal County Council) Cathaoirleach Paul Canning  and Joan Crawford.

  • GAA Roundup: Brendan Devenney reflects on a busy weekend of GAA action, analyzing the standout performances from Donegal’s men, women and hurlers who were all in action – we also look forward to Monday night’s Dl Debate.
  • School Attendance: We speak with Professor Emer Smith of the ESRI. We break down the latest figures regarding student absenteeism and the discuss what may be the cause.

  • Emergency Preparedness: Cllr Joy Beard weighs in on the Government’s new informational booklet regarding emergency situations. She is looking for specific advice for those living in DCB homes and mobiles

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