Morning Mix with Alan Corcoran

Redmond Barry and Ashleigh Murphy join me in studio, with Michael Higgins from the Injured Jockey Fund on the line, to chat about the upcoming fundraiser at the Rathangan Bar on Friday, April 25th. With live music, a BBQ, and plenty of craic, it’s all in support of a vital cause helping injured jockeys across Ireland.

Cllr. Jackser Owens joins me to discuss the long-awaited Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme. With a €51 million budget aimed at protecting 326 properties, Phase 1 will see the removal of Seamus Rafter Bridge and the construction of a new, more resilient crossing.

Mary Fox, Nurse Activities Co-ordinator at St. John’s Community Hospital in Enniscorthy, joins me to talk about the Magic Table – an innovative, interactive tool designed to engage and uplift residents with dementia through light, movement, and play.

Paddy McCarney joins me to discuss One Last Show, a powerful short film he produced about the life and tragic death of John Condron, who died in a stunt accident in 1982 at just 23. The film, directed by Alan Walsh, captures John's story with sensitivity and is set to premiere later this year.

Rachel Murphy joins me to share her powerful firsthand account after spending three months on the West Bank and recently returning from Gaza. From daily struggles to moments of resilience, Rachel offers a deeply human perspective on the realities faced by Palestinians in these conflict-affected regions.

Fine Gael Senator Cathal Byrne joins me in studio to discuss the latest updates on the Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme. Following a recent meeting with Minister Boxer Moran and Wexford County Council’s Eddie Taaffe, Cathal outlines the key milestones ahead for Phase 1 of this long-awaited project.

Wexford businessman and mentor Liam Griffin joins me to celebrate Karl FitzPatrick’s achievement as a finalist in the EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards. Karl, President of Chevron College and host of Business Matters on South East Radio, is recognised for his outstanding contributions to education and entrepreneurship.

A landmark 500-megawatt electricity interconnector between Ireland and Wales has been officially launched in Enniscorthy. At the event, I spoke with Minister Darragh O’Brien and Greenlink CEO James O’Reilly about how this vital project boosts energy security and enables Ireland to export its growing surplus of renewable energy.

Get ready to dive into the heart of the punk scene as I’m joined in studio by André Tschan, a driving force behind the Wexford Punk Festival, and John Holden, the man behind the Bullring store—Wexford’s ultimate hangout for alternative culture. They’re here to talk all things punk, from the upcoming Wexford Arts Centre gig to the local punk scene.

Sinead Franey from Wexford Library, on the exciting graphic novel drawing competition. With two age categories, this is a fantastic opportunity for kids and teens to unleash their creativity, whether it’s drawing their favourite comic characters or inventing their own.