Midwest Radio Podcast

Declan Marren speaks to Shine CEO Nicola Byrne on their Green Ribbon Campaign which runs throughout September, an annual campaign encouraging open conversations and challenging the stigma that still surrounds mental illness in Ireland. The campaign is led by Shine, the national organisation supporting people living with mental illness, along with their families and supporters. For more information visit www.shine.ie or view their recent webinar on Supporting Mental Health in Rual Ireland here https://youtu.be/9lOyYIlFR5I?si=L6YQMQwXRjfqd9Iv

A number of proposed changes to the rules of Gaelic Football (nine in total) are to be trialled in this year's third-level Division One League. Proposed changes include only allowing fisted points when the ball is in flight, restrictions to three consecutive hand passes, and goals worth four points. The Expert Advisory Group for these changes is chaired by former Mayo and Roscommon football Manager Kevin McStay. Kevin discussed the rules on Sunday Sport with Midwest Radio's Stephen Grealis...Weekend sport on Midwest Radio is brought to you with thanks from our friends at Supermacs.

Every Sunday morning Tommy Marren chats to ordinary people from around the region who have extraordinary stories to tell.In the final episode of this year's series, Tommy is in conversation with Charlestown native Kitty Walsh who spent over 40 years running Walsh’s Pub in Charlestown.Born in 1930 Kitty recalls the highs and lows of life from heading to American on the Queen Mary at 18 to her life in Charlestown over many decades.Welcome to My World with Sonas Nursing Home Belmullet, named Nursing Home of the Year. Where every story is cherished and a place where compassionate care, dignity and connection come together. Sonas Nursing Home Belmullet 097 81940 or sonas.ie

The Gardening Show is back on Midwest Radio Saturday mornings!Join Viv and Paraic for the latest edition of Midwest Radio's Gardening Show.

Every Sunday morning Tommy Marren chats to ordinary people from around the region who have extraordinary stories to tell.In this episode. Tommy is conversation with Charlestown's Tony Mulligan, who lives life with a rare brain tumour. Welcome to My World with Sonas Nursing Home Belmullet, named Nursing Home of the Year. Where every story is cherished and a place where compassionate care, dignity and connection come together. Sonas Nursing Home Belmullet 097 81940 or sonas.ie

Every Sunday morning Tommy Marren chats to ordinary people from around the region who have extraordinary stories to tell.In this episode Tommy is conversation with Mary McGreal who has dedicated her life to community work across Mayo and beyond.Welcome to My World with Sonas Nursing Home Belmullet, named Nursing Home of the Year. Where every story is cherished and a place where compassionate care, dignity and connection come together. Sonas Nursing Home Belmullet 097 81940 or sonas.ie

Our sports editor Stephen Grealis got the opportunity to sit down this week and chat to the All-Ireland winning men's football manager from 2026, Andy Moran.

This week our Sports Editor Stephen Grealis also got the chance to have a chat with Mayo Senior Football coach Colm Boyle, two weeks removed from Mayo's All-Ireland win.