Street Wise Athlone: Episode 31 – Cornamagh

Gearoid O' Brien tells us about the history of Cornamagh and some of the well known people buried in the local cemetery, Syra Reid talks about her memories of the area and her family’s Cornamagh roots.

Street Wise Athlone broadcasts on Wednesdays at 2:30pm and repeats on Thursdays at 10am on Athlone Community Radio 88.4fm, https://athlonecommunityradio.ie/listen-live/ and on the TuneIn Radio app: http://tun.in/seJVD

Street Wise Athlone is funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) with the Television Licence Fee.

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Street Wise Athlone: Episode 30 - Brawny

Gearoid O' Brien tells us about the history of the Brawny name, Paul Maher talks about Brawny’s Men’s Shed and Pride of Place, and we visit the area to speak to passersby about the local amenities.

Street Wise Athlone broadcasts on Wednesdays at 2:30pm and repeats on Thursdays at 10am on Athlone Community Radio 88.4fm, https://athlonecommunityradio.ie/listen-live/ and on the TuneIn Radio app: http://tun.in/seJVD

Street Wise Athlone is funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) with the Television Licence Fee.

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Street Wise Athlone: Episode 29 - Coosan

Gearoid O' Brien tells us about the history of Coosan, Kevin Boxer Moran walks us through some of the amenities added to the area in recent years, and we visit Coosan and speak to some of the local residents.

Street Wise Athlone broadcasts on Wednesdays at 2:30pm and repeats on Thursdays at 10am on Athlone Community Radio 88.4fm, https://athlonecommunityradio.ie/listen-live/ and on the TuneIn Radio app: http://tun.in/seJVD

Street Wise Athlone is funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) with the Television Licence Fee.

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Street Wise Athlone: Episode 28 – Assumption Road

Gearoid O' Brien tells us about the history of Assumption Road, Anthony Merrigan remembers the Jolly Mariner back in the day, and Maureen Lee (née Wallace) shares some of her fond childhood memories.

Street Wise Athlone broadcasts on Wednesdays at 2:30pm and repeats on Thursdays at 10am on Athlone Community Radio 88.4fm, https://athlonecommunityradio.ie/listen-live/ and on the TuneIn Radio app: http://tun.in/seJVD

Street Wise Athlone is funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) with the Television Licence Fee.

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Gearoid O' Brien tells us about the history of Abbey Road, Noel Lackey remembers some of the events and musicians who played in St. Mary’s Hall from the ‘60s to the ‘80s, and Mick Meade has an interesting idea for Abbey Road.

Street Wise Athlone broadcasts on Wednesdays at 2:30pm and repeats on Thursdays at 10am on Athlone Community Radio 88.4fm, https://athlonecommunityradio.ie/listen-live/ and on the TuneIn Radio app: http://tun.in/seJVD

Street Wise Athlone is funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) with the Television Licence Fee.

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Street Wise Athlone: Episode 26 – Northgate Street

Gearoid O' Brien tells us about the history of Northgate Street, Donal Murphy remembers the tastes of his childhood, and Kevin Boxer Moran talks about the pedestrian & cycle bridge which will cross the River Shannon.

Street Wise Athlone broadcasts on Wednesdays at 2:30pm and repeats on Thursdays at 10am on Athlone Community Radio 88.4fm, https://athlonecommunityradio.ie/listen-live/ and on the TuneIn Radio app: http://tun.in/seJVD

Street Wise Athlone is funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) with the Television Licence Fee.

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Street Wise Athlone: Episode 25 – Custume Place

Gearoid O' Brien tells us about the history of Custume Place and the surrounding area, Henry Brady and Liam Kelly speak about the local IRA monument, and Michael Twomey remembers the Ritz Cinema.

Street Wise Athlone broadcasts on Wednesdays at 2:30pm and repeats on Thursdays at 10am on Athlone Community Radio 88.4fm, https://athlonecommunityradio.ie/listen-live/ and on the TuneIn Radio app: http://tun.in/seJVD

Street Wise Athlone is funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) with the Television Licence Fee.

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Street Wise Athlone: Episode 24 - Magazine Road

Gearoid O' Brien tells us about the history of Magazine Road and surrounding streets, Damien McCallan remembers Pockets pool and snooker club, and we visit the area to hear the memories of the people on the street.

Street Wise Athlone broadcasts on Wednesdays at 2:30pm and repeats on Thursdays at 10am on Athlone Community Radio 88.4fm, https://athlonecommunityradio.ie/listen-live/ and on the TuneIn Radio app: http://tun.in/seJVD

Street Wise Athlone is funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) with the Television Licence Fee.

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Podcast: Street Wise Athlone: Episode 23 – Grace Road / Elliott Road

Gearoid O' Brien tells us about "the accommodation road" AKA Grace Road, and now partially Elliott Road, Cllr. Aengus O'Rourke speaks about the Elliott sisters at the unveiling of Elliott Road street sign, and we speak to passersby about their thoughts on the area.

Street Wise Athlone broadcasts on Wednesdays at 2:30pm and repeats on Thursdays at 10am on Athlone Community Radio 88.4fm, https://athlonecommunityradio.ie/listen-live/ and on the TuneIn Radio app: http://tun.in/seJVD

Street Wise Athlone is funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) with the Television Licence Fee.

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Street Wise Athlone: Episode 22 – Iona Park / Talbot Avenue

Gearoid O' Brien talks about the history and development of Iona Park & Talbot Avenue, and a local connection to the political turmoil in the Belgian Congo in the 1960s, and we visit the area to hear some of the residents' memories.

Street Wise Athlone broadcasts on Wednesdays at 2:30pm and repeats on Thursdays at 10am on Athlone Community Radio 88.4fm, https://athlonecommunityradio.ie/listen-live/ and on the TuneIn Radio app: http://tun.in/seJVD

Street Wise Athlone is funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) with the Television Licence Fee.

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