The Tommy Marren Show On Midwest Radio

In October 2023, David Maguire a native of Ballinasloe had his PSA checked with his local GP, this in turn led to him finding out he had stage one prostate cancer.Still in his 40s David is considered young to have gotten this diagnosis.This morning he spoke to Tommy Marren and told his story.

This morning on the Tommy Marren Show, Mary Cattigan the aunt of 11 year old Shannon Lynch from Achill told her niece's story and a fundraising page that has been set up.On the 15th February 2025, a couple of weeks after her 11th birthday, Shannon took very ill at her home in Cashel, Achill Island and was rushed to Mayo University Hospital in Castlebar where it was quickly discovered that she had a substantial bleed on the right hand side of her brain. She was immediately rushed to Temple Street Children's Hospital in Dublin where the surgeon and his team were waiting to take her to theatre. After a lengthy operation, they eventually succeeded in stopping the bleed and Shannon spent 11 days in ICU recovering. She is continuing her recovery in St.Gabriels Ward in Temple Street at present.Shannon will have to undergo another operation in Beaumont Hospital on the 4th of April to remove the AVM on the brain that caused the bleed as there is a risk of another bleed especially within the year. She will recover from this operation in ICU Temple Street Children's Hospital before returning to St.Gabriels Ward for further recovery and rehabilitation.To fund this a go fund me page has been setup and you can access it below.https://www.gofundme.com/f/shannon-lynchs-journey-to-recovery

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!