The Tommy Marren Show On Midwest Radio

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!

This morning Tommy Marren was joined by Divorce Consultant and Mediator Michelle Browne. Michelle spoke on how to separate with less cost and stress and to parent with the children's best interest at the forefront. All information on the services provided by Michelle can be found on browneandcomediation.ie You can find the full interview here!