Midwest Documentaries

Welcome to my World - Angie Casey

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 09:00:00 GMT

In this season's final episode, Tommy is in conversation with Angie Casey, who recently celebrated a very special birthday.

Angie talks about growing up in Castlebar, before moving to Charlestown and working in Casey's Hardware shop, her interests in acting and work in the community.

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Welcome to my World - David McGowan

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:46:23 GMT

Tommy Marren for a fascinating conversation with David McGowan, an undertaker and funeral director who put Enniscrone on the map by bringing an airplane to the seaside town!

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Welcome to my World - Louise Rogers

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 18:52:12 GMT

Join Tommy, as he is in conversation with Louise Rogers. Louise is a cancer survivor with a story to tell, known for her work with the "Rock N' Roses choir" for cancer survivors, and the Dragons Boat Club

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Welcome To My World - Martin Carney

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 09:00:00 GMT

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In the fourth episode of this series, Tommy is in conversation with Martin Carney. Martin talks about his footballing days in Donegal and Mayo, his work as a teacher and his career as a pundit.

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Welcome to My World - Paddy Joe Burke

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 09:00:00 GMT

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Join Tommy Marren, as he speaks to well-known Roscommon Barber Paddy Joe Burke.

Paddy retired last year after 52 years and tells his life story that include tales from the barber chair, growing up in Roscommon and how he was responsible for the term ‘The Rossies’.

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Welcome to my World - Loretta Brosnan McDonagh

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 14:27:21 GMT

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in this edition of "Welcome to my world", Tommy Marren is in conversation with Loretta Brosnan McDonagh.

Loretta is best known for her work with Mayo Rape Crisis Centre and was its Director of Services for 11 years. She talks about her life both in her native Donegal,

her travels and her work as a Psychotherapist.

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Welcome to my World - Joe Mellett

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 09:00:00 GMT

In this summer's first "Welcome to my World", Tommy Marren is in conversation with Swinford native Joe Mellett – former County Councillor, businessman and historian.

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Pirate Queen – Investigating The Life Of Grace O’ Malley 1530-1603

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:06:51 GMT

"Pirate Queen – Investigating The Life Of Grace O’ Malley 1530-1603”

Produced and Presented by Paul Wright.

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Remembering Kris Kristofferson

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 08:27:37 GMT

Shane Mchugh remembers the life of the late and great country music star, Kris Kristofferson, with special guest, broadcaster and journalist, Tom Gilmore. Listen back below!

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Welcome To My World - Sean McDermott

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 08:12:19 GMT

Take a trip back to the great Showbands era, as Tommy and Sean McDermott take you on a tour of the Ballroom of Romance.

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Welcome To My World - Terry McDonagh

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 08:06:28 GMT

Listen back to the full interview with the Kiltimagh poet, Terry McDonagh.

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Welcome To My World - Rose Marie Maughan

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 07:27:50 GMT

This weeks guest on Welcome to my World is Irish traveller activist, Rose Marie Maughan. Listen to the full interview below

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Welcome To My World- Frank McCaffrey

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 09:10:36 GMT

Tommy was joined by Westport music royalty, Frank McCaffrey, on Welcome to my world on Sunday to chat about his 50 years on the Irish and English music scene. Listen to the full interview below

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Welcome To My World- Rita Casey

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 08:39:37 GMT

Tommy was joined by Malin Head Native and Mayo person of the year, Rita Casey, for his third episode of the summer series, Welcome To My World. Listen to the full interview below

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Welcome To My World- Benny Walkin

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 13:33:01 GMT

As part of our series Welcome To My World, Tommy sat down with Ballina scouting legend Benny Walkin. To listen to the full interview, follow the link below.

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Welcome to My World - Colmán Ó Raghallaigh

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 11:58:44 GMT

Tommy spoke with Claremorris native, Colmán Ó Raghallaigh, about his life as an educator and author and his love for the Irish language. To listen to the full interview, follow the link below.

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Welcome To My World - Sister Maureen Lally

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 08:06:29 GMT

Tommy spoke with Sister Maureen Lally, former Mayo person of the year, about her amazing life, both at home and abroad. Click below to listen to the full interview.

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Welcome To My World (Betty Hassett)

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:46:39 GMT

Betty Hassett was born in Charlestown on January 28th, 1923 and in the final episode of 'Welcome To My World' she chats to Tommy Marren about life growing up in Charletown, her time in London and her decision to come back to Charlestown in the 1950's to open the Premier Guesthouse. Tommy also chats to two of Betty's daughters (Michele and Sharon) about what it was like growing up in a guesthouse.

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CANA TALKS EVENT

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 11:45:54 GMT

On Friday September 1st, 2023 Cana Talks present a special event at the TF Royal Theatre, Castlebar at 8 pm. The event is titled 'A Road Map to Happiness' and will feature 8 speakers who will each speak for 15 minutes on the topics of stress, humility, self-esteem, prayer, gratitude, perseverance, taking risks and miracles from a Christian perspective. Stephen Giblin from CANA TALKS has been telling Tommy Marren more about the event and what people can expect to hear.

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Welcome To My World (Monica Morley)

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:08:02 GMT

Welcome to the world of Monica Morley - Midwest Radio religious affairs broadcaster and Director of the Knock Family Life Centre. Monica chat to Tommy Marren about her work in the area of berevement, grief and loss as well as almost 30 years of programming at Midwest Radio.

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Welcome To My Word (Father Charlie McDonnell)

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:22:36 GMT

Father Charlie McDonnell is in conversation with Tommy Marren about his vocation, his hopes for the future of the Catholic Church and his life and times growing up in Castlebar ahead of his move from Westport at the end of August 2023

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Welcome to My World (Helen Rochford Brennan)

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:07:50 GMT

Helen Rochford Brennan talks to Tommy Marren about living life with Alzheimers. The Tubbercurry native has become an advocate for people with memory loss and speaks openly about the challenges she faces on a daily basis and what the future holds

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Welcome To My World (John Joyce)

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:53:54 GMT

Foxford native John Joyce has been living with Cancer for the past 12 years. Despite the prognosis he continues to live life to the full thanks to the help and support of the medical profession and Palliative care. Here he chats to Tommy Marren about his life and times and how a positive outlook has kept him going.

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Welcome To My World Mildred Byrne

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 15:04:50 GMT

Tommy Marren chats to Mildred Byrne about her life and times, the places she has been and the people she has met.

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Welcome to My World (Gena Heraty)

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 09:00:38 GMT

Gena Heraty is a Westport native but has spent most of her life in Haiti where she works with children and young adults with special needs. Her orphanage in Haiti has proven to be a life line for so many people. Earlier this month Gena was back in Westport and took time out to speak with Tommy Marren about her life and times.

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Welcome to My Word ( Father Frank O'Grady)

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 09:00:11 GMT

Fr. Frank O'Grady - a native of Gurteen, County Sligo - hit the headlines during the visit of President Joe Biden to Mayo in 2023. In this episode Fr. Frank chats to Tommy Marren about the story behind the Biden visit as well as his work as a priest in Ireland, the UK, America and other parts of the world over the past 50 years.

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Welcome to My World (Catherine Gallagher)

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:45:53 GMT

Catherine Gallagher comes from Achill and has become a forceful advocate for people with disability. She has lived life with a disability herself and has faced many challenges in her life. In this episode Catherine speaks to Tommy Marren about growing up in Achill, why she pioneers for change in those living with disability and what her future holds. She also shares with us some of her favourite music.

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In Humberts Footsteps (P1)

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 13:54:00 GMT

In Humberts Footsteps - Part1.General Humber.This four part documentary traces his footsteps though the West of Ireland from his landing in Kilcummin in Mayo in 1798 and ending up In Ballinamuck Co Longford

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In Humberts Footsteps (P2)

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 13:52:34 GMT

In Humberts Footsteps - Part2.General Humber.This four part documentary traces his footsteps though the West of Ireland from his landing in Kilcummin in Mayo in 1798 and ending up In Ballinamuck Co Longford

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In Humberts Footsteps (P3)

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 13:51:49 GMT

In Humberts Footsteps - Part3.General Humber.This four part documentary traces his footsteps though the West of Ireland from his landing in Kilcummin in Mayo in 1798 and ending up In Ballinamuck Co Longford

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In Humberts Footsteps (P4)

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 13:50:20 GMT

In Humberts Footsteps - Part4.General Humber.This four part documentary traces his footsteps though the West of Ireland from his landing in Kilcummin in Mayo in 1798 and ending up In Ballinamuck Co Longford

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Liam Reilly

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 13:41:52 GMT

Following the death of legendary Singer/Songwriter Liam Reilly on January 1st, 2021 Midwest Radio hosted a special two-hour tribute show featuring the music and memories of Liam Reilly and Bagatelle. Relax in the company of presenter Tommy Marren and enjoy all the classics of one of Ireland’s greatest ever entertainers.

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