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Liam Reilly Tribute Show
Jan 06, 2021
Following the death of legendary Singer/Songwriter Liam Reilly on January 1st, 2021…
Delia Murphy
Dec 27, 2019
Midwest Radio in association with Iaro Productions are delighted to announce details of a…
Midwest Radio Book
Nov 25, 2019
‘We’ve done things no other radio station in the world would contemplate’ When a…
Mayo v Kerry NFL Final
Apr 02, 2019
Listen back to our commentary with Michael D. McAndrew and Martin Carney on Mayo's…
Fr. Terence Harrington's Homily and Reflection as spoken about on The Mid Morning Show
Jan 21, 2019
Below is a copy of the Homily that Fr. Terence Harrington gave on the Sunday Morning…
Marjorie's Kitchen - November
Nov 02, 2018
What’s in Season November Meat, Game, Poultry Grouse, Goose, Hill Lamb, Partridge,…
Operation Gaeilge!
Oct 30, 2018
Would you like to brush up on your gaeilge? Well Gnó Mhaigh Eo are offering you some…
Road Safety for Schools Competition
Oct 19, 2018
Road Safety Rules in School – Radio Competition Midwest Radio in association with the…
Mayo Down Syndrome Regional Centre
Oct 17, 2018
Adrian Doherty from Down Syndrome Mayo joined Tommy Marren this week to chat about the…
Marjorie's Kitchen - October & Halloween!
Oct 10, 2018
Marjorie’s Kitchen For Mid-West Radio What’s in Season - October Meat, Game, Poultry…
Oíche Chultúir 2018
Oct 05, 2018
Check out what happened on Oíche Chultúir, when Gnó Mhaigh Eo hosted their "Bikes &…
Marjorie's Kitchen - September
Sep 06, 2018
Marjorie’s Kitchen For Mid-West Radio September What’s in Season Meat, Game, Poultry…
Simple Things In Life - A Poem
Aug 28, 2018
Simple Things In life There are things in life that matter. You should practice them…
The Continuing Adventures of Jack & Adam
Aug 23, 2018
Claremorris teacher Anthony Broderick popped into studio this week to talk to Gerry…
The Papal Visit - What you need to know
Aug 20, 2018
With the visit of Pope Francis imminent, Tommy Marren talked to two of the main men…
Home Schooling
Aug 14, 2018
On Tuesday morning, Tommy Marren talked to Martina Burke from Castlebar who told him how…
Midwest Meets - Mayo Rose Rachel Gibbons
Aug 09, 2018
The 2018 Mayo Rose is Rachel Gibbons. Rachel hails from just outside Hollymount, and she…
Breakfast with Daniel & Majella!
Aug 02, 2018
On Wednesday Paul and Gerry made their long awaited return to the home of Daniel…
Night With the Stars Highlights
Jul 26, 2018
Check out some of the highlights of our wonderful "Night With the Stars" that took place…
Birthday Memories with Paul & Gerry!
Jul 26, 2018
On Tuesday we celebrated our 29th birthday with a wonderful night in Castlebar at the…
Midwest Meets - Dr Norah Patten
Jul 23, 2018
From a young age Mayo native Dr Norah Patten has had a fascination with all things space.…
Little Green Cars and two Mayo songwriters announced for #OtherVoices
Jul 18, 2018
September 28th and 29th 2018 sees the Other Voices Festival burst into life in Ballina,…
Paul & Gerry in the kitchen - Cally
Jul 17, 2018
After a discussion on, and a delivery of some lovely floury potatoes, Paul and Gerry were…
Heritage Day 2018
Jul 12, 2018
It was another wonderful day in Ballina as Midwest Radio were out and about meeting the…
Gradaim Ghnó Mhaigh Eo - Meet the Buaiteoirí
Jul 12, 2018
The Gradaim Gnó Mhaigh Eo awards earlier in the year was a huge success for all involved…
Eleven Stone Lighter
Jul 09, 2018
Rachel Monaghan told her inspiring weight loss story to Tommy Marren on his morning show,…
All's Well That Ends Well
Jul 06, 2018
Young Charlie Gray had an eventful twenty-four hours recently as he volunteered to help…
How to Survive the Hose Pipe Ban - Advice from Paraic Horkan
Jul 05, 2018
If you're worried about your garden and plants over the next few days as the temperatures…
Bill Rocks Achill Island
Jul 05, 2018
The recent heat wave and calm seas has allowed a group of rocks known as Bills Rock,…
Video: A Hone new world - Energy Saving Homes
Jul 03, 2018
Take a look around Europe's number one Certified Energy NZEB rated home - in Kiltimagh,…
Fr Patrick Burke Tribute
Jul 03, 2018
Listen back to last weekend's #FaithAlive in which Monica Morley remembered the late Fr…
Up your Social Media Game with Midwest Radio
Jul 02, 2018
Are you looking to upgrade your social media? Midwest Radio are here to help bring your…
A Heatwave Safety Reminder from Mayo County Council
Jun 27, 2018
A Heatwave Safety Reminder from Mayo County Council We are delighted to welcome the…
Homes across Mayo can enjoy the green advantage with Grant
Jun 20, 2018
This is the range of home heating appliances you have been waiting for, from Grant.…
€2,500 scholarships on offer from Aurivo
Jun 19, 2018
For the second year Aurivo are offering the Gaffney & Mulleady Agri, Food and Nutrition…
Gena Heraty - Her Own Words
Jun 15, 2018
This weekend Tommy Marren and a group of fellow walkers will embark on a 10k for the Gena…
Marjorie's Kitchen - June
Jun 13, 2018
No matter what the weather is like outside, these delicious meals will have you in the…
Your Health & Well-Being Questions Answered
Jun 06, 2018
LETHARGY HAYFEVER CONSTIPATION For more from James check out his monthly chat on the…
Claire's Croagh Patrick Climb
May 31, 2018
Five years ago, Claire Scahill was struck down with Functional Neurological Disorder…
Paul & Gerry in the Lab - The lads try tomato ketchup ice cream!
May 28, 2018
Paul and Gerry were back in the lab this week, paying homage to Gelati's Ice cream store…
Marjorie's Kitchen - May
May 24, 2018
What’s in Season - May Veg to include wild garlic Recipes this Month: Wild garlic pesto…
Audio: Vera Dwyer - Thirty Years Later
May 23, 2018
Last Friday marked the thirtieth anniversary of a monumental day in the life of Ballymote…
Ballycroy National Park
May 08, 2018
Mayo is a county that is blessed with stunning natural beauty and an array of wonderful…
The Bullies - A Poem
Apr 30, 2018
Last week we celebrated Poetry Day Ireland, and many of our listeners got in touch with…
Michael Cuffe Update
Apr 30, 2018
On Friday 13th of April, Ballina man Michael Cuffe was struck by a bus while in Budapest…
Health and Well-Being with James Molloy
Apr 26, 2018
Every month our regular pharmacist James Molloy joins us to chat about all things health…
Wonderful Westport House
Apr 26, 2018
When we read that the guys over at Westport House were hiring staff, it got us thinking…
Fairground Memories
Apr 25, 2018
This weekend sees the famous Euroshow Funfair head to Castlebar and it got us thinking…
Tea Day 2018 - When & Where
Apr 18, 2018
Below are the venues where some of the remaining Western Alzheimers Tea Day events are…
Big Tom Remembered
Apr 17, 2018
We awoke to the very sad news on Tuesday the 17th of April, that the great Tom McBride,…
The Céide Fields
Apr 12, 2018
The good news keeps on coming for the world renowned Céide Fields in Mayo. The centre,…
Watch: In The Laboratory with Paul & Gerry - Anti-Aging Cream Eggs!
Apr 12, 2018
They're at it again! Paul and Gerry got wind of a new skincare product that will help…
Marjorie's Kitchen - April
Apr 07, 2018
Marjorie’s Kitchen For Mid West Radio ----------------------------------- What’s in…
Campaign for Candour
Apr 02, 2018
Solicitor David O'Malley joined us on the Tommy Marren Show recently to discuss the issue…
Marjorie's Kitchen - Easter Treats
Mar 31, 2018
We visited the world renowned Marjorie's Kitchen on the banks of the River Moy in Ballina…
Women In Sport
Mar 30, 2018
Last Friday (March 23rd) in the Twin Trees Hotel, Ballina the Mayo Sports…
Data Protection changes - are you prepared.
Mar 27, 2018
We hear so much about Data Protection and the new laws surrounding Data Protection that…
Turning Play Inside Out
Mar 22, 2018
On Thursday morning Therese Ruane Mayo CYPSC Coordinator and Mary Skillington of GMIT…
Culleens NS excel for SnaG!
Mar 15, 2018
We never learned the language like this! The girls and boys of Culleens NS joined with…
What About Me? Sharon Tighe Mooney on women in the church
Mar 15, 2018
Sharon Tighe Mooney joined Tommy Marren this week to chat about the 2010 move by Pope…
Mental well-being in everyday situations
Mar 13, 2018
We all have mental health and what we do to support or ignore it has a big impact on our…
Mayo Stages Rally
Mar 08, 2018
This weekend the Mayo Stages Rally takes place on Achill Island and it has led to some…
Hope Rose
Feb 28, 2018
On Wednesday morning Jonathan and Sandra Caulfield joined Tommy to tell him about their…
GRADAIM GHNÓ - BUSINESS AWARDS 2018
Feb 27, 2018
The closing date for the Business with Irish Awards 2018 is fast approaching and ahead…
Update from Met Eireann
Feb 26, 2018
Exceptionally cold weather will occur this week. Air and ground temperatures will be 5…
Donal Byrne and the Big Red Barn
Feb 22, 2018
Listen back to Donal Byrne from the Big Red Barn, as he told Tommy Marren about how he…
Join our listener panel!
Feb 15, 2018
Dear Midwest Radio listener, Firstly, we want to thank you for all the great feedback…
Going with the flow?
Jan 31, 2018
The road safety office of MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL is highlighting a parking practice in…
Marjorie's Kitchen - February
Jan 30, 2018
Check out this month's delicious recipes from the always great Marjorie, as told to…
Road Safety Competition Winners
Jan 25, 2018
On Wednesday we were delighted to welcome the winners of our Road Safety Competitions,…
The Limit Of - Charlestown Brothers Shooting with the Stars
Jan 17, 2018
Charlestown brothers Anthony and Alan Mulligan joined us to talk about their feature film…
Don Stiffe In Studio
Jan 16, 2018
Musician Don Stiffe dropped by the studio today to chat to Gerry about adoption, how he…
Chantelle Padden In Studio
Jan 14, 2018
Mayo's own Chantelle Padden popped into studio to chat to Paul about appearing on TG4…
Ireland West Airport Fogbound - Video
Jan 11, 2018
With dense fog enveloping much of the West of Ireland allied to treacherous driving…
Holly Butcher - Heartbreaking Letter
Jan 11, 2018
Paul and Gerry talked about this story this morning (Thursday) on the #MidMorningShow,…
Connacht Council Explain Match Postponements
Jan 08, 2018
Loyal supporters of the Mayo and Galway senior footballers were up in arms yesterday…
Weather Warnings - What they actually mean
Jan 02, 2018
Every other day this winter it seems as if we hear about another "Wind Warning" or a…
Christmas Mass Times
Dec 21, 2017
BALLINTUBBER ABBEY
Planning a visit to Ballintubber Abbey this Christmas? Our Midnight…
Fr Brendan Hoban's New Book Released
Dec 13, 2017
A new biography by Fr Brendan Hoban of one of the most fascinating priests in the…
Local girl Laura wins Gaisce Award
Dec 08, 2017
Inspirational Mayo Youth Receives Gaisce Gold Award from President Michael D. Higgins…
Nathan Carter In Studio
Nov 28, 2017
The man himself, Nathan Carter is headlining a Christmas extravaganza at the Royal…
Mayo Children feature on new Calendar
Nov 09, 2017
Ballina native Aoife Leonard told Tommy Marren about a new calendar featuring her son…
Be Safe Be Seen
Nov 02, 2017
Portwest underline ‘Be Safe Be Seen’ message with Connacht Rugby Portwest continued their…
Dine In The Dark with NCBI
Nov 02, 2017
House Of Plates to Challenge Customers to Dine in the Dark On the 8th Of November
On the…
Cora Staunton - In the Game
Oct 31, 2017
On Sunday October 29th, Mayo champions Carnacon and Galway champions Kilkerrin-Clonberne…
Sexual Violence in Intimate Relationships
Oct 26, 2017
We talked to Loretta McDonagh of the Mayo Rape Crisis Centre about sexual violence within…
First Irish Interview with new AFL Recruit Cora Staunton
Oct 18, 2017
Angelina Nugent spoke the boundary breaking Cora Staunton for her first Irish interview…
Slurry Spreading Flexibility Scheme
Oct 11, 2017
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) have welcomed the…
Road Safety Campaign 2017
Oct 03, 2017
Roll up, roll up! It's your chance to win €1000 for your National School or €2000 for…
Living with HSP
Oct 03, 2017
Kathleen Mitchell joined Tommy this morning to tell him about her two daughters Mairead…
Dr Norah Patten - Space Explorer
Oct 03, 2017
Ballina native Dr Norah Patten has long held a dream of heading into space - ever since…
A final farewell?
Sep 25, 2017
Two of Mayo's heroes from their run to the All Ireland Final this year, Cora Staunton…
Foxford Willing Local Stars to Victory
Sep 23, 2017
The staff and students of St Joseph's Secondary School Foxford have every reason to be…
Culture Night 2017
Sep 22, 2017
It's Culture Night! See what there is on offer this Friday across Mayo!…
St Attracta's Hoping Old Boys Can Do The Job
Sep 15, 2017
Our News Editor Teresa O'Malley joined the staff and students of St Attracta's National…
Steady Eddie is Mayo Ready
Sep 15, 2017
Ballyhaunis CS pupil Eddie Groarke joined us this morning on a special #TommyMarrenShow…
Lee Keegan - "We trust our management..you could see that in the performance Saturday"
Aug 29, 2017
"After a hectic couple of weeks now with games every week it's been busy, thankfully…
Sligo Man in top 20 for Outstanding Young Person of the World Awards
Aug 24, 2017
Sligo man Shane Keaveney (The Rapid Foundation) needs your help to fly the flag for…
Fr John O Gorman on *that* wedding dance
Aug 24, 2017
Fr John O'Gorman chatted to Tommy this morning about the video which has gone viral…
Exam Results - A Peter Costello Poem
Aug 22, 2017
Yesterday on the Tommy Marren Show, Tommy read out this wonderful poem from our good…
The cost of success
Aug 21, 2017
It's been a crazy, rollercoaster never to be forgotten season for supporters of the Mayo…
A Sporting Chance
Aug 11, 2017
In the latest in our series of chats with members of the Syrian community who have…
George Stagg Remembers 1976 Hunger Strikes
Aug 08, 2017
George Stagg talked to Tommy Marren this morning about the National Hunger Strikers…
The Waiting (List) Could Be Over
Aug 08, 2017
Mark Regan CEO of Kingsbridge Private Hospital Belfast & Sligo joined Tommy today to tell…
HSE decision causes heartache for DMD sufferer
Aug 03, 2017
On Wednesday the HSE decided against funding for #Translarna a life changing drug for…
A goal to work
Jul 29, 2017
Charlie Lambert joined Tommy on Friday to tell us about the Mayo Sports Partnership 's…
Balla Bin Catching The Imagination
Jul 17, 2017
Balla Engineer Tommy Griffith is behind an innovative new type of bin that may soon rid…
Retirement at Home?
Jul 11, 2017
Mary Lynch has a guest house and she wants to share it with fellow retirees. In the…
Time to Remove VAT on Defibrillators?
Jul 04, 2017
Jim Hartnett of the group "Beating Again" joined Tommy to discuss why there is a…
#WildMayo
Jun 20, 2017
'Transitions’, the third short tourism film in a series of five by Mayo.ie featuring Con…
Too Close For Comfort
Jun 20, 2017
The number of cyclists struck down on the roads of Ireland this year has reached a…
Extended Wrap-Up Show this Sunday as Round 2 of Mayo Club Championship takes place
Jun 15, 2017
We have an extended Sunday Sports Wrap-Up Show this Sunday evening due to the Round 2…
Elder Abuse - What can be done?
Jun 14, 2017
Tim Hanly of the HSE joined Tommy Marren this week to explain the issues of elder abuse…
Finding Family - Decades On
Jun 07, 2017
Michael Derrig of Castlebar recently got a surprise that he wasn't expecting when he and…
Four people caught by scam in a few days
Jun 07, 2017
There has been a worrying number of people across the region targeted by telephone scam…
Life as a Refugee
Jun 02, 2017
Imagine seeing one of your parents shot dead in your own home or losing your husband as…
Marjorie's Kitchen
May 31, 2017
If you know Midwest Radio, you know Marjorie and if you know Marjorie you know she is one…
Taxing Your Vehicle - Why So Difficult?
May 24, 2017
Cllr Gerry Coyle joined Tommy this morning to question why there is such difficulty for…
Midwest Radio Family Notice Service Set to Launch
May 18, 2017
From Tuesday June 6 th Midwest Radio will commence two daily FAMILY NOTICE bulletins at…
Ray Moylette - A man on the move
May 17, 2017
After yet another victory in the pro ranks, this time via his first knock-out, Mayo…
Embalming and Cremation - Everything you never knew
May 16, 2017
Funeral Director David McGowan talked to Tommy this morning about the processes of…
Repeal of Law will allow greater freedom for intellectually disabled people
May 16, 2017
Director of Communications with Rehab Ireland Kathleen O'Meara joined Tommy today to…
Bumbleance Visits Ballyhaunis
May 15, 2017
A specially-designed ambulance for children visited Ballyhaunis today, where the…
Know Your Rights
May 15, 2017
David O'Malley of Callan Tansey Solicitors joined us on Monday morning to shed some…
Inside the Monkey House
May 12, 2017
Erris native John Cuffe joined Tommy this week to talk about his new book "Inside The…
Something Going On - Helping Parents of children with Dyspraxia
May 10, 2017
Brenda Cassidy an Occupational Therapist from Cavan joined Tommy today to tell us about…
Extended Sunday Sports Wrap-Up Show this weekend as club championship gets underway
May 05, 2017
We have an extended Sunday Sports Wrap-Up Show for you this Sunday evening on Midwest…
Cloghans Hill NS -Embracing the Future
May 05, 2017
Cloghans Hill NS on the Mayo/Galway border is a small school but one that is looking at…
Angling for a new generation of fishermen
Apr 25, 2017
Is fishing dying out? With most anglers in the older age bracket now it could be in…
Micheál Martin on what needs to change for the West
Apr 25, 2017
Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin is visiting Mayo over the next couple of days and in…
Tea Day 2017 - Where it's happening!
Apr 20, 2017
Tea Day 2017 Friday April 21st Kelly TV, Ballaghaderreen hosted by Breege O'Grady -…
Fergus McCormack - Battling against the Odds
Apr 20, 2017
Fergus McCormack is from Wicklow originally but moved to the West of Ireland in the not…
Glenamaddy Strikes Back
Apr 19, 2017
The town of Glenamaddy was dealt a blow when two banks left the town high and dry in a…
Cuddle Cots - Helping families grieve in private
Apr 19, 2017
Anita McNicholas O'Sullivan bravely talked to Tommy today about her personal experiences…
Good news at last for Cystic Fibrosis sufferers
Apr 12, 2017
It has been a long road for campaigners to get to this point but finally the Cystic…
Western Alzheimers Tea Day 2017
Apr 12, 2017
The Western Alzheimers annual Tea Day is on this again this year on Friday April 21st…
A Walk on the Wild side
Apr 10, 2017
Nick Edmund's is a 56 year old golf industry veteran who is in remission from head and…
The Next Big Thing
Apr 07, 2017
Welcome to MidWest Radio's new and emerging talent scene! Each week we will feature an…
Green Talk with Sharon Cameron
Apr 06, 2017
Each month, Sharon Cameron, Mayo County Council Environmental Officer gives us the latest…
Haemochromatosis - What you need to know
Apr 06, 2017
This morning Angelina found out about the disorder Haemochromatosis, when your body has…
Organ Donation Awareness Week
Apr 05, 2017
This week is Organ Donation Awareness Week and Angelina was joined by three guests with…
Something About Home
Apr 04, 2017
Dr Liam Harte joined Angelina today to talk about "Something about Home" a new anthology…
Student Grant Applications now open for 2017/18
Apr 04, 2017
Graham Doyle of Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) gave Angelina the rundown on…
The Croagh Patrick Rescue Plan
Apr 03, 2017
The attempt to ensure that Croagh Patrick remains a safe and welcoming mountain to climb…
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