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Dense Breast Tissue-Margaret Walsh
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Yesterday, Women and their families from across the country, gathered at Leinster House to call for the standardisation of breast density reporting. Margaret Walsh was part of a group of women in Leinster house who spoke to TD's about breast density.
Margaret Walsh discovered she had dense breast tissue in 2023, after a tumour was identified in her removed breast tissue that was tested in America, despite having a clear mammogram and ultrasound. Dense breast tissue increases the risk of breast cancers and makes it harder to identify through mammograms. Margaret is now on a 5 year treatment plan and working to make dense breast tissue testing mandatory in Ireland.
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Darren Carty-Delayed Farm Payments
05:05|Tommy Marren spoke this morning, to Agricultural Journalist at the Irish Farmers Journal, Darren Carty, about the delay of farm paymets for this years BISS and CRISS schemes. The payments scheduled for Friday October 16th have now been delayed until Tuesday October 27th. This weeks industrial action is being blamed for the delay, which has confused and angered farmers across the country.
Ciara Donohoe-Brain Cancer Survivor
09:54|Tommy Marren was joined by Dave Donohoe, to learn all about Dave's daughter Ciara. Ciara underwent brain surgery to treat a brain tumour in July 2025. Despite the fatigue, ongoing hospiatal appointments and recovery from the surgery, Ciara returned to school and sat her leaving cert this summer at Davitt College in Castlebar. Ciara is now studying at Maynooth University to become a primary school teacher.
Public Sector Strike
14:35|As coverage of today's public sector strike, Tommy Marren spoke to Teresa O'Malley, who was on the ground in Castlebar at The Mall, Mayo University Hospital and ATU, and Scott Stephens who was at Ballyhaunis Community School.
Peter Costello- 'Mayo's quest for Sam'
08:57|Kilkelly poet, Peter Costello was in studio this morning, to tell Tommy Marren all about his new book 'Mayo's quest for Sam', a collection of verses and pictures, written over 41 years of Peter following Mayo. The book begins with the 1985 semi-final against Dublin, charts the highs and the lows of the next 41 years, and finishes up with the celebrations, after Mayo's victory in the 2026 All Ireland Final.The book is being launched on Sunday Novemebr 1st, in Julians of Midfield by Michael Commins.
Vape Shops-OB Vape
20:07|Eoin O'Boyle, owner of OB Vapes in Drogheda, spoke to Tommy Marren about how his business is a law abiding, proffesional establishment compared to the numerous vape shops that have sprung up across the country.
Road Safety Radio Feature 9
02:21|Join Sarah Jennings in conversation with those impacted by road collisions on every second Sunday of every month at 5.15pm . Funded by the news reporting scheme in association with Coimisiún na Meán.
Irish Music Month-Doppler
11:00|As part of Irish Music Month, Jamie Mulrooney from the band Doppler, joined Tommy Marren in the studio this morning. Jamie told Tommy all about Doppler and their new song 'Fiona' and the meaning behind the lyrics. As well as playing with Doppler, Jamie teaches music, including ukulele lessons to 600 students a week across Mayo. Jamie brought his guitar with him and played the song 'About You'.
Paddy Joe Tighe-A Life in Music
16:35|Renowned Irish traditional musician Paddy Joe Tighe joined Tommy Marren this morning. Paddy Joe brought his accordion with him and played a few songs for Tommy and told him some stories from his life.Recently a documentary celebrating Paddy Joe's life, music, stories and contribution to the local community and traditional Irish music, called Paddy Joe Tighe-A Life in Music, has been made by Adam Kaczmarek from AK Media in Ballyhaunis.