Midwest Radio

03/11/2026

The Family Centre, Castlebar, is holding its Annual Ecumenical Service for Those Bereaved by Su***de on Friday, 6th November 2026, at 8:00pm in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar.

This special evening offers a space for remembrance, reflection and hope, bringing people together to remember loved ones lost to su***de. Everyone is welcome, whether their loss is recent or many years ago.

03/11/2026

The Family Life Centre, Castlebar is delighted to announce Specsavers, Castlebar as a partner in it’s a Warmer Winter fundraising campaign.

This campaign invites businesses, community groups and individuals across Mayo to help the centre continue providing a range of vital emotional, wellbeing and community support
services to families. The centre offers low-cost counselling, bereavement support, social prescribing and the Mayo Su***de Bereavement Liaison services to the general public.

To support the campaign or find out how to get involved see www.thefamilycentre.com/donate/a-warmer-winter

03/11/2026

The Castlebar Enable Ireland Shop is appealing to locals to turn their forgotten favourites into festive finds that support Enable Ireland's disability services ahead of Christmas.

03/11/2026

Superstar Violinist Mari Samuelsen joined Tommy Marren on Midwest Radio ahead of her concert in Knock this Sat. 7th Nov at 7.30pm
Tickets at the Knock Shrine Information Centre
or online at Eventbrite
https://knockconcert2026.eventbrite.ie/

03/11/2026

The judge has reserved making final orders until she hears further submissions on a number of outstanding legal issues.

The judgement doesn’t rule out flat fees altogether.

03/11/2026

Coming up on Evening Edition
-With criminal defence solicitors in Mayo continuing strike action, a High Court judge has today ruled some provisions in the new criminal legal aid scheme are “grossly unfair"
-The Taoiseach denies showing contempt for public sector unions - as a nationwide public service strike is planned for next week
-ATU Galway, among four campuses nationally included in the government’s expressions of interest launched today - to build new student accommodation
-12 Mayo schools secure funding for essential building improvement and energy efficiency projects
-And in Sport, fixtures across all three Mayo Women's Masters League Divisions tonight
These stories and more at 5.30pm

03/11/2026

Today’s Road Safety Tip-Be patient. Don’t take risks. Aggressive driving and risky overtaking can have serious consequences. Stay calm, leave plenty of time and never put yourself or others in danger.

Coimisiún na Meán


Funded by the News Reporting Scheme

03/11/2026

Acclaimed GAA writer and broadcaster Mike Finnerty was in the studio this morning to tell Tommy Marren all about his new book, The Boys of Summer.

The Boys of Summer is the official Mayo GAA book which tells the tale of Mayo’s All Ireland win and features photos from the Sportsfile team.

The Boys of Summer is a celebration of the Mayo team, the young guns who lit up the championship and the supporters who never stopped believing.

The Boys of Summer Is available from bookshops throughout Mayo, Intersport Elverys stores nationwide and the Sportsfile website: Sportsfile.com/mayo

Listen to the full interview at
https://shows.acast.com/the-tommy-marren-show-on-midwest-radio/episodes/mike-finnerty-book-the-boys-of-summer

Mayo GAA
Mike Finnerty

03/11/2026

Mayo County Council will be given powers on planning.

Mayo County Council will be given powers on planning.

03/11/2026

What's the solution to feeling enough? We often think it's self-esteem, liking ourselves, rating ourselves highly. But psychologists like Kristen Neff remind us that self-esteem is a fair-weather friend. It depends on comparison, other people's success, beauty, productivity, cleverness. When life goes well, our self-esteem rises. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

Tue Nov 3rd 2026 - Healthy Mayo Message