Morning Mix with Alan Corcoran

Caroline King, a teacher from St. Leonard’s National School in Ballycullane, joins us with students Lily White and Theo Colfer to chat about their school’s recent Gaelbhratach award win. As proud members of the Gaelbhratach committee, they share how they’ve been bringing the Irish language to life outside the classroom—making Gaeilge fun, creative, and part of everyday school life. A heartwarming conversation full of pride, teamwork, and grá don teanga!

Killian Stafford, a local business owner, is calling on the council to reconsider its decision to remove sandwich boards from the streets. The signs, he says, play a crucial role in drawing customers to his business and others nearby. With the council citing concerns over accessibility and clutter, Stafford warns that the ban could hurt small businesses already facing tough economic conditions.

Niall Kinsella is bringing Judy Garland's story to the National Opera House. He shared this story with Alan on The Morning Mix this morning....  

A man from Oulart, Co. Wexford is in a serious condition after falling from a seven-storey building in Lithuania earlier this week. David (Daithí) Manley is currently in ICU in a Lithuanian Hospital and his family have travelled over to be at his bed side.

Family Friend Tom Flanagan spoke to Alan Corcoran on Morning Mix this morning about this devastating accident and shared the GoFundMe details in support of David's recovery and family at this time.

You can donate to David's GoFundMe here https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-get-daithi-home

Councillor Mary Farrell, is a passionate voice for a cleaner, greener Wexford. We chat about local tidy town efforts, community involvement, and what simple steps we can all take to protect and preserve the beauty of our streets and public spaces.

Bishop Ger Nash joins us to reflect on the life of former Bishop Brendan Comiskey, who passed away at the age of 89. Bishop Nash will provide insight into Comiskey’s time in the Ferns diocese and the wider implications of his leadership.

Abuse survivor and former 1 in 4 member, Colm O'Gorman, joins us to discuss the impact of Comiskey's death on the survivors’ community.

Paddy Hanna to talk about his new album Oylegate and his latest single Harry Dean. Paddy will also be performing live at the Wexford Arts Centre on May 3rd. Listen to his creative journey and upcoming performance.

Our regular legal slot with John Murphy from John A. Sinnott, Solicitors, discussing family law and the steps to take when relationships break down. From legal rights to navigating difficult situations, John offers valuable insights.

After Ireland's defeat to Scotland on Saturday, Aoife Wafer joins us to analyze the match. We’ll discuss the team's performance, key turning points in the game, and what this loss means for Ireland as they look ahead.