The Tommy Marren Show On Midwest Radio

This morning Tommy Marren was joined on air by members of Narcotics Anonymous Catherine and John. Catherine and John spoke candidly about their own stories and how they have turned their lives around. They now work to help others who find themselves in a similar situation. They spoke on the services provided by Narcotics Anonymous and how these services can save lives in Mayo and beyond every day. Here is a link that will give you information regarding NA meetings across Ireland: NA Meetings in Ireland | Here are the contact details for the Connacht Branch of NA: Tel: +353 (0)86 814 9004 or email: na.western.online@gmail.comThe link to NA website: na-ireland.orgYou can also get help from the HSE addiction counselling and Drug and Alcohol Family Support via the following website or phone number:West Addiction Services - HSE.ieDrug and Alcohol Family Support: 087 6955557You can hear the full interview with Catherine and John here.

Tommy speaks to Róisin Tansey about her €4 million settlement from Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street.

Listener Caroline speaks to Tommy about almost getting caught in a simple and devious telephone banking scam.

This morning Tommy Marren was joined on air by Divorce Mediator and Family Mediation Specialist Michelle Browne to discuss 30 years of divorce in Ireland and the surge in splits during the post-Christmas period. Hear what Michelle had to say here!

Tommy Marren was joined in studio by Liam Gildea this morning who spoke on The Neuroscience of Wellbeing with Liam Gildea - a unique initiative designed for employee wellness days in multinationals and SMEs. Hear what Liam had to say here.

Marty O'Hora, owner of the pub Teach O'Hora in Kiltimagh, speaks to Tommy Marren about the price increase for a pint of Guinness.The decision has been made by alcoholic beverage company Diageo to increase the price of 'the black stuff' for Irish pubs by seven cent. The company has also implemented a ten cent price increase for Guinness 0.0. The price increases will come into effect from 2 February 2026.

This week Tommy Marren was joined on the show by Founder and CEO of Constituency.ie Jason Howley. Constituency, the worlds first Constituency Platform, has begun a ten day trial for Foxford residents. Early engagement is very strong, with adoption at around forty percent of participating Foxford households. Hear what Jason had to say here.

MidWest Radio Listener Niamh speaks to Tommy Marren about her personal frustrations in dealing with modern technology for necessary services and its impact on older customers. She discusses about having to constantly help her parents and neighbors navigate the imposed technology and online services for basic needs such as grocery shopping, housing bills, tax, banking, booking holidays, etc.

Fiona O'Malley is the CEO of the Mental Health charity Turn2Me. Fiona speaks to Tommy Marren about why Turn2Me is calling on Coimisiún na Meán to block Elon Musk's GrockAI over its 'extremely harmful' impact on women and children's mental health.