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North West Today

Hosted by OceanFM Ireland · news · EN-IE · 100 episodes

About this Podcast:

North West Today, a multi-award-winning show has traditionally set the news agenda for the North West. Every morning Niall Delaney brings you a combination of hard-hitting interviews, listener interaction on local issues and human interest stories from around the region.Tuesdays Feature: ‘On The Beat’ Niall is joined by local Gardaí who keep listeners updated on local crime prevention efforts and news around the North West. We hear their advice and guidance on protecting our homes, families and business’s.The show is produced by Donegal native Margaret Carr-Flynn

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What is North West Today about?

North West Today, a multi-award-winning show has traditionally set the news agenda for the North West. Every morning Niall Delaney brings you a combination of hard-hitting interviews, listener interaction on local issues and human interest stories from around the region.

Who hosts North West Today?

North West Today is hosted by OceanFM Ireland. The show has published 100 episodes to date.

What has North West Today covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Irish Rail CEO and An Taoiseach challenged on Sligo Greenway intervention" (22 October 2026, 19 minutes), "Donegal solicitor criticises Minister on rape case allegations in legal aid dispute" (20 October 2026, 6 minutes), and "Road safety campaigner calls for action after 2 more N17 accidents" (20 October 2026, 8 minutes).

How often does North West Today publish?

North West Today publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 13 minutes across 100 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on North West Today?

Booking probability for North West Today is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. North West Today requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. North West Today's contact route on record: verified email.

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  • North West Today

    Irish Rail CEO and An Taoiseach challenged on Sligo Greenway intervention

    Oct 22, 202619 min

    The controversy over permission being granted for the development of the Sligo Greenway along the route of the Western Rail Corridor has been raised with both An Taoiseach and the CEO of Irish Rail Mary Considine. Both...

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    Donegal solicitor criticises Minister on rape case allegations in legal aid dispute

    Oct 20, 20266 min

    The Minister for Justice has been criticised by a Donegal solicitor for claiming that court cases involving allegations of rape were "deliberately affected" yesterday in the legal aid dispute. As the dispute drags on...

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    Road safety campaigner calls for action after 2 more N17 accidents

    Oct 20, 20268 min

    There were two more road accidents yesterday on the N17 road in South Sligo. It has led to more calls for the urgent upgrading of the road to make it safer. Tommy Banks was the man who erected two signs on the road last...

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    The Friday Panel, John Perry, Cllr Marie Casserly

    Oct 16, 202644 min

    This week's Friday Panel clash on the issue of the Sligo Greenway being developed along the Western Rail Corridor, while they also discuss the public sector strike, the Waterford arson tragedy, appropriate music in...

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    Harkin defends decision not to join public sector workers on picket line

    Oct 15, 202611 min

    Junior Minister Marian Harkin has defended her decision not to meet any of the public sector workers out on strike action yesterday as part of the ongoing pay dispute. She says she fully understands the concerns of...

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    One out, all out - Public sector workers in determined mood on picket lines

    Oct 14, 202620 min

    Some of those public sector workers out on picket lines this morning give their views on why strike action was necessary, including Alan Sayers, Pat Fallon and Caitriona McGoldrick, while former President of the INMO...

  • North West Today

    Freddy's Finn Harps future vision

    Oct 13, 202611 min

    Business Freddy Gonzalez, a former professional footballer and Philippines international, outlines his plans for a takeover of the Finn Harps club with an initial €4m investment. Members of the co-op structured...

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    Too old to be cold - Woman campaigns on rise in cost of home heating oil

    Oct 13, 20268 min

    Wendy, who lives in the Arigna area, has taken to wearing a badge with the message 'Too old to be cold' and she wants others as concerned as she is about spiralling energy costs to do likewise. She points to a...

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    Somebody who did his best - How Fr John Carroll wanted to be remembered

    Oct 12, 202620 min

    Fr John Carroll told the North West Today show in a 2019 interview that he wanted to remembered as somebody who did his best - we recall some of that interview while tributes continue to pour in for him, and we hear...

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    No holy show for Nathan Carter in Boyle Church

    Oct 6, 20268 min

    A Nathan Carter concert which was to take place at St Joseph's Church in Boyle in December has now been cancelled by local church authorities, after originally been given the go-ahead by them. There's been a wave of...

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    Law of humanity must win out in Garvaghy Road insists Cosgrove

    Oct 6, 20266 min

    Sligo Labour Party Senator Nessa Cosgrove visited the Garvaghy Road in Portadown at the weekend as the dispute over the Orange Order parade drags on. She addressed residents, insisting that while there is a law of the...

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    Former Councllor Ita Fox remembered

    Oct 6, 20267 min

    Remembering former Sligo Councillor Ita Fox who passed away at the weekend. Tributes are paid by her former council colleague Tony McLoughlin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Taoiseach instructed Irish Rail to allow Sligo Greenway to proceed claims councillor

    Oct 1, 20269 min

    A Mayo councillor claims that it's common knowledge that Taoiseach Micheál Martin instructed Irish Rail to reverse a decision which now leads to allowing the proposed Sligo Greenway be developed along the route...

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    Donegal Cllr calls for Rossnowlagh Orange Order parade to be banned after Drumcree stand-off

    Oct 1, 202614 min

    A Donegal councillor claims the annual Orange Order parade in Rossnowlagh in the county should be banned as a result of what is happening in Drumcree and the continuing stand-off there. Cllr Micheál Choilm...

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    Galway's councillors condemn 'deplorable' decision to proceed with Sligo Greenway

    Sep 30, 20268 min

    Galway County Council has passed a motion condemning the decision by Iarnrod Eireann to allow the new Sligo Greenway to proceed along the route of the Western Rail Corridor between Collooney and Bellaghy. The councillor...

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    The Friday Panel, Michael Clarke, Seamus Kilgannon

    Sep 25, 202635 min

    The Sligo Geenway, the Government's Emergency Ready Booklet, lack of parking at Sligo Rail Station, risiing fuel prices, the Ireland V Israel soccer fixture, and a little slice of political rivalry are up for discussion...

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    Parent calls for improved bus service from Gurteen to Sligo

    Sep 25, 20268 min

    The parent of two secondary school children who live in Gurteen and attend school in Sligo has criticised the haphazard nature of the bus service between the two areas. There is no dedicated school bus service on this...

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    Clarke appointed as Independent Ireland spokesperson

    Sep 24, 20264 min

    Sligo councillor Michael Clarke has been appointed as the Independent Ireland's spokesperson on the Environment and Local Government. The confirmation came on the day that three more councillors across the country...

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    Devil's Chimney waterfall naming issue to be referred to Placenames Committee

    Sep 22, 20269 min

    A request to have the Devil's Chimney waterfall in Glencar offiically restored to its traditional name of Sruith in Aghaidh an Airde is now to be referred to Sligo County Council's Placenames Committee. It's as a result...

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    'Like something from Fr Ted' - Greenway Chairman blasts councillors for opposing it

    Sep 22, 202613 min

    The Chairman of the Sligo Greenway Co-Op has launched a stinging attack on the councillors on Sligo Municipal District Council who have passed a motion calling on Iarnrod Eireann to reverse its decision to allow the...

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