The Tommy Marren Show On Midwest Radio

Laura Mitchell, a final-year Economics student at University College Dublin, is taking part in an upcoming volunteer project in Uganda.This June, she will be traveling to Masaka, Uganda, for four weeks to volunteer with EcoBrixs as part of the UCD Volunteering Overseas (UCDVO) program. EcoBrixs, a non-profit organisation established in 2017, is dedicated to addressing plastic waste by transforming it into sustainable building materials. In addition to tackling pollution, the organisation provides employment opportunities to over 3,000 local collectors, with 50% of its workforce comprising women and individuals with disabilities.During her time in Uganda, Laura will be working directly at the EcoBrixs upcycling center, contributing to the production of sustainable building materials such as their innovative plastic-sand composite pavers, which are stronger, lighter, and more durable than concrete. She will also be engaging with some of EcoBrixs’ 56 partner schools, educating students on local circular economies and recycling while promoting the "Plastic for Education" initiative.Volunteering abroad has been a long-held aspiration for Laura, inspired by stories from her grandmother at a young age. The opportunity to participate in this project is particularly meaningful to her. To support EcoBrixs and its mission, she has launched a GoFundMe campaign with a fundraising goal of €1,550, with all proceeds going directly to the organization. She is personally covering her own expenses, including flights and vaccinations.Please support Laura using the following link - https://gofund.me/cb434f66

The debate and conversation surrounding Connor McGregor's visit to the White House rumbles on. This morning following on from a statement released by the association of catholic priests, Roy O'Donovan joined the Tommy Marren Show to discuss the matter.What do you think, email in your thoughts to studio@midwestradio.ie

This morning Tommy Marren was joined by local business owner and concerned citizen of Ballaghadereen Brian Mulligan and Ballaghadereen-based councillor Mícheál Frain to discuss the planned protest against the public realm works that are underway in the town as well as their thoughts on the impact that these works are set to have on the town. You can listen to the full interview here!

This morning Kiltimagh based Fianna Fáil councillor Adrian Forkan spoke with Tommy Marren about the ongoing issues surrounding phone lines and broadband service in the area following on from Storm Éowyn. Adrian and Tommy were also joined by a listener who spoke of her experience and how she still has no working landline in her home. You can hear the full interview here! 

Author and daughter of Jason Corbett who was killed in 2015 Sarah Corbett Lynch joined Tommy Marren on yesterday's show to discuss the release of her new book 'A Time for Truth'. Sarah is now sharing her story. You can hear the full interview here.

Dara Calleary Minister for Social Protection and Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht joined Tommy Marren on yesterday's show to discuss and answer questions presented by listener regarding the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn. The Humanitarian Assistance Scheme is a program that provides emergency financial assistance to households affected by a severe weather event. You can hear the full interview here!

This morning Tommy Marren was joined in studio by creator and founder of the new survivor-led organisation 'Beyond Surviving' Ciara Mangan. Ciara discussed her own experience and how she has used and continues to use it to help others. Tommy and Ciara were also joined by Mayo man and sexual assault survivor Dylan Gallagher. Last Monday Dylan did a sky dive to raise money for Beyond Surviving. You can find the full interview here.

Yesterday morning 16-year-old activist from Ballina Dara Walsh joined Tommy Marren on the show. Dara has been working hard to address the lack of youth services in his area and is working with Foróige to set up a Youth Hub to address the issue with a goal to raise at least half a million euro to get the project off the ground.You can hear all about Dara's work and his hopes for the future here!

This morning proud Louisburgh man living in New York Ciarán Staunton joined Tommy Marren to discuss the speech made by Deputy Johnny Guirke T.D in the Dail about how the Irish Government should construct a Bi-lateral License agreement with America so that Irish Citizens returning to Ireland can swap their American Licences for Irish Licenses. Tommy and Ciarán were also joined by a listener who shared his views based on his own experience. You can find the full interview here!