North West Today

North West Today

Author: OceanFM Ireland Language: English Episodes: 100
Each morning with North West Today, Niall Delaney cuts through the noise to deliver the stories that matter most to people living across the region. This multi-award-winning podcast doesn't just follow the news; it sets the conversation, blending hard-hitting interviews with genuine listener voices discussing local issues that hit close to home. You'll find a real mix, from pressing political discussions to deeply human interest stories that highlight the character of the North West. A particular highlight arrives every Tuesday with the 'On The Beat' feature, where Niall is joined by local Gardaí. These segments offer practical advice and direct updates on community policing and crime prevention, straight from those who know the streets. It’s this consistent, grounded approach-part daily briefing, part community forum-that makes the podcast an essential start to the day. Tune in for a clear, engaging digest that feels less like a broadcast and more like a reliable check-in with what’s happening on your doorstep.
Episodes
Ballisodare Festival founder pays tribute to Moya Breannan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:22
The founder of the famous Boys of Ballisodare Festival, Philip Flynn, has paid tribute to the late Moya Brennan of Clannad fame. Philip says Moya's and Clannad's Sligo musical connections date back to very early days in…
The Friday Panel, Jim Lawlor, Kevin Comiskey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:28
This week's Friday Panel discussion is dominated by the fuel price protests of the past week - our panellists offer their views, as well as Donald Trump threats of annihilation of Iran, modular home and the housing crisi…
Local workers express frustration at delays caused by fuel protests [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:05
A nurse who works at the Nazareth House nursing home says it took her an hour longer than usual to get to work this morning because of the fuel price protests - she says it's not the way to go about protesting. While del…
One of organisers of Sligo-Donegal fuel protest defends actions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:17
Reaction continues to yesterday's fuel price protest which led to gridlock on roads across the region. Maelissa McGettigan of McGettigan Travel was one of those asked by organisers of the demonstration to arrange for par…