Historian Gearoid O' Brien tells us about the history of Hodson Bay, the Hodson family, and a funeral which made history. Mary O'Rourke talks about The Hodson Bay Hotel, and we visit the area and hear from a man who remembers local carnivals.

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 20 - Kiltoom

historian Gearoid O' Brien tells us about the history of Kiltoom, Gaye Healy talks about Kiltoom Drama Group, and we visit the area to hear the memories of some of the locals.

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 19 - Brideswell

Gearoid O' Brien talks about how Brideswell got its name, its ancient Celtic connections, and the Brideswell Pattern Festival. Gerry Burke talks about the fascinating history of the bathing well, and Ciaran Walsh recalls the old roads he remembers as a child.

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 18 - Bellanamullia

Gearoid O' Brien talks about the history and folklore research of Edward Egan, as well as some of the history and stories associated with milling. Maura Conway tells us about Bellanamullia’s Pitch and Putt Club and Mary Fitzpatrick reflects on the changes she has seen over the past 40 years living in Bellanamullia.

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 17 - Drum

Gearoid O' Brien talks about the preservation of Drum's heritage, Anton Lennon tells us about Drum Heritage Centre and the local sites, artist Jackie Eastwood talks about Drum Art Group, and local resident Bridgie Lennon remembers rambling and the atmosphere when locals gathered in the home for Roscommon sporting events.

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 16 - Summerhill

Gearoid O' Brien talks about "The Great Emancipator" Daniel O' Connell's visit to Summerhill, the history of St. Joseph's College, the Maypole dances, and more. Mary McLoughlin remembers her time as a border in Summerhill in the late '60s.

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 15 - Monksland

Gearoid O' Brien talks about the history of the changing and moving Westmeath/Roscommon boundary. Deputy Denis Naughten remembers Westmeath County Council's endeavour to extend its county boundaries into Roscommon and the possibility of Monksland becoming a town in its own right, and we hear from some of the locals in the Monksland 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 14 - Baylough

Gearoid O' Brien gives a history of the area and Mel Rea visits to ask the locals about their memories of Baylough as well as their thoughts on its development in recent years.

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 13 - The Batteries. 

Gearoid O' Brien talks about the fascinating history of The Batteries, Aisling Daly gives a rundown of the work and activities of the Battery Heights Resource Centre, and we speak to locals about their memories of 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 12 - College Park & Westlodge. 

Gearoid O' Brien tells some of the history of the Shamrock Lodge Hotel, St. Aloysius College, McQuaid's bridge, The Meadows, and more. Tim Montgomery talks about Cherith Baptist Church, Kevin Boxer Moran gives a glimpse of his dream for the canal dividing College Park and Westlodge, and we hear people's memories of 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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