Morning Mix with Alan Corcoran

At the heart of Wexford’s creative scene, Bui Bolg is bringing a beloved symbol of last year’s Fleadh to life – a handcrafted oak harp that will stand as a permanent tribute to the festival’s legacy. I visited the workshop to chat with Eimear Kennedy, George Lawlor, Mark Carey, and artist James Stafford about the build, the artwork, and the meaning behind this stunning piece of public art.

Social Justice Ireland is urging the government to increase core social welfare payments by €25 per week in Budget 2026. Suzanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst with the organisation, joins us to explain why this increase is vital to close income gaps, protect vulnerable households, and help people cope with the soaring cost of living.

Fresh from selling out gigs across the UK, Europe, and Australia, Irish singer-songwriter Gavin James is gearing up for his biggest Wexford headline show yet at Live at the Breakwater on August 2nd. He chats with us about his brand-new single Cherry Cola, the upcoming album, and why Wexford holds a special place in his heart.

Gorey’s own John Hogan joins us to share his incredible journey through Irish music and family heritage. From winning All-Ireland titles to leading bands around the world, John’s story is steeped in tradition—both musical and sartorial—with roots in the renowned Hogan tailoring family, once entrusted with suiting none other than Winston Churchill.

Gorey’s own John Hogan joins us to share his incredible journey through Irish music and family heritage. From winning All-Ireland titles to leading bands around the world, John’s story is steeped in tradition—both musical and sartorial—with roots in the renowned Hogan tailoring family, once entrusted with suiting none other than Winston Churchill.

Wexford TD and former Labour Party leader Brendan Howlin joins us to break down the Government’s revised €100 billion National Development Plan. We talk housing, transport, renewable energy, and what this massive investment could mean for Wexford and the wider South East.

Wexford TD and former Labour Party leader Brendan Howlin joins us to break down the Government’s revised €100 billion National Development Plan. We talk housing, transport, renewable energy, and what this massive investment could mean for Wexford and the wider South East.

In this episode Alan travelled to Blackwater to meet Brendan Murphy, a geopathic stress diviner who believes the earth’s natural energy lines can influence our health, sleep, and mood. He walks me through a live test, explains the history behind divining, and shares why more people are seeking out this age-old practice today.

In this episode Alan travelled to Blackwater to meet Brendan Murphy, a geopathic stress diviner who believes the earth’s natural energy lines can influence our health, sleep, and mood. He walks me through a live test, explains the history behind divining, and shares why more people are seeking out this age-old practice today.

For the first time ever, Wexford Festival Opera is handing the spotlight to the audience. As part of its 75th anniversary celebrations in 2026, the public is being invited to vote for one of three rarely performed comic operas to take centre stage. Paul Cleary, Chair of the Board, joins us to share how this unique “Audience Choice” campaign works—and why your vote matters.