The Tommy Marren Show On Midwest Radio

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.

This Morning Tommy Marren spoke to retired PSNI Detective Sergeant James Brannigan, founder of The Katie Trust. The Katie Trust is an independent organisation that supports families and friends, who have lost loved ones in circumstances initially classified as suicides, accidents or disappearances, where concerns and unanswered questions later emerge. You can find out more about the work done by The Katie Trust at, https://thekatietrust.com You can donate at, https://www.gofundme.com/f/TheKatieTrust

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.

Tommy Marren was joined by Tom Gilligan and Giuliano Gnagnatti from the band Giuliano & Friends. The band have jut released thier first physical CD, a limited single ''The Way We Were'', an all-acoustic, intimate reinterpretation of the classic made famous by Barbra Streisand. In an era of streaming and downloads, the band deliberately chose to make a physical CD, becuase once they're gone, they're gone. You can listen to the song here; https://giulianoandfriends.bandcamp.com/album/the-way-we-were

Tommy Marren spoke to Corina Fitzsimons, Communications and Pr Manager from Irish Blue Cross, about pet owners grieving the loss of their pets and the service that Irish Blue Cross offers to grieving pet owners.

Tommy Marren spoke to Dave Breen, Chair of the North West Socity for the Prevention of Animal Cruelty, about the influx of puppies that the society has rescued in the last few weeks, and how they are searching for new homes for the puppies.

Tax advisor Maura Ginty, joined Tommy Marren this morning to break down Budget 2027.

Tommy Marren spoke to Animal Welfare and Compliance Officer Maddy Doyle, from My Lovely Horse Rescue, about her concerns for Equine Welfare, in reaction to Ballaghaderreen Bacon Factory Ltd developing its existing facility in Magheraboy, to establish a dedicated equine slaughter and processing line.

As part of this weeks Our Power, Our Future segment, Tommy spoke to Sean Finan, CEO of Bio-Energy Association, about the benefits of Bioenergy as a Renewable Energy Source.