Street Wise Athlone: Episode 11 - Laneways off Connaught Street

This episode is on the Laneways off Connaught Street. Gearoid O' Brien presents a history of the laneways, Gerry McCallan remembers a pub with a sneaky late-night side entrance back in the day 😉😉, Jason Fallon talks about his memories of growing up in Connaught Gardens, while Mary O' Meara recalls Connaught Gardens before the addition of houses.

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 10 - Connaught Street

This episode features a history segment with Gearoid O' Brien, interviews with business owners Marie Grenham (Grenham Travel), Alana and Patrick Walsh (Walsh’s Centra), Val Beaumont (Beaumont's pub and off licence), and memories from residents Bridie Woods and Mary O' Meara.

Street Wise Athlone broadcasts on Wednesdays at 2:30pm and repeats on Thursdays at 10am on Athlone Community Radio 88.4fm, www.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 9 - Pearse Street & Barrack Street.

In this episode, Gearoid O' Brien speaks about the history of Pearse Street and Barrack Street, Edmund Coyle fondly recalls his favourite ice cream shop, and business owners Carrie Cunnane and Aengus O'Rourke give their thoughts and memories of the streets.

Street Wise Athlone broadcasts on Wednesdays at 2:30pm and repeats on Thursdays at 10am on Athlone Community Radio 88.4fm, www.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 8 - Clonown

In this episode, historian Gearoid O' Brien speaks about his personal attachment to the area, Rita Curley remembers her childhood days in Clonown, and Sharon Shevlin tells the story behind and recites her Ode to Clonown.

Street Wise Athlone broadcasts on Wednesdays at 2:30pm and repeats on Thursdays at 10am on Athlone Community Radio 88.4fm, www.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 7 - Parnell Square

This episode features historian Gearoid O' Brien speaking about Parnell Square, Ball Alley Lane, and Deer Park, while Erica Follows-Smith visits the area, speaking to residents including Bride West (RIP), Paul West, Ursula Cannon, and Brid Cahill.

Street Wise Athlone is a 52-part series of 10 minute programmes, each highlighting a different street, estate, or area around Athlone. The episodes feature a history piece, interviews with local residents, business owners, politicians, tourists, etc, and a vox pop recorded on the street where people talk about their memories of the area.

Broadcasting Wednesdays at 2:30pm on Athlone Community Radio 88.4fm, www.athlonecommunityradio.ie/listen-live/ and on the TuneIn Radio app.

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

Street Wise Athlone: Episode 6 - O' Connell Street & Surrounding Streets

In this episode, historian Gearoid O' Brien talks about O' Connell Street, Chapel Street, and Goldsmith Terrace. We also hear Mary McLoughlin's childhood memories of St Peters National School Athlone, Jarlath MacNamara talks about Patrick S Gilmore's connection with O' Connell Street, and we hear people's memories and impressions, including a moment with Julie Jitterbug Pearce.

Street Wise Athlone is a 52-part series of 10 minute programmes, each highlighting a different street, estate, or area around Athlone. The episodes feature a history piece, interviews with local residents, business owners, politicians, tourists, etc, and a vox pop recorded on the street where people talk about their memories of the area.

Broadcasting Wednesdays at 2:30pm on Athlone Community Radio 88.4fm, www.athlonecommunityradio.ie/listen-live/ and on the TuneIn Radio app.

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

Street Wise Athlone: Episode 5 - Left Bank & Bastion Street

In this episode, historian Gearoid O' Brien talks about Fry Place, Bastion Street, and Connolly Street. The Bastion Gallery's Katie McKay speaks about her great-grandfather Michael Kilkelly and Count John McCormack.

Street Wise Athlone is a 52-part series of 10 minute programmes, each highlighting a different street, estate, or area around Athlone. The episode fearure a history piece presented by Gearoid O' Brien, and interviews with local residents, business owners, politicians, tourists, etc. Another prominent feature is a vox pop recorded on the street where people talk about their memories of the area.

Broadcasting Wednesdays at 2:30pm on Athlone Community Radio 88.4fm, www.athlonecommunityradio.ie/listen-live/ and on the TuneIn Radio app.

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

Street Wise Athlone: Episode 4 - Sr. Bernard Quay

In this episode, Gearoid O' Brien talks about the history of the quays, we hear Shivie Moran talking about The Shannon Queen, and Michael O'Brien tells us about recent changes to the area, as well as passersby telling their memories and impressions of the quays.

Street Wise Athlone is a 52-part series of 10 minute programmes, each highlighting a different street, estate, or area around Athlone. The episode fearure a history piece presented by Gearoid O' Brien, and interviews with local residents, business owners, politicians, tourists, etc. Another prominent feature is a vox pop recorded on the street where people talk about their memories of the area.

Broadcasting Wednesdays at 2:30pm on Athlone Community Radio 88.4fm, www.athlonecommunityradio.ie/listen-live/ and on the TuneIn Radio app.

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

Street Wise Athlone: Episode 3 - Main Street

In this episode, Gearoid O' Brien talks about the history of Main Street, we hear from elite athlete Derek Nugent about TriAthlone, and our very own town crier Anthony Merrigan, as well as passersby telling their memories and impressions of Main Street.

Street Wise Athlone is a 52-part series of 10 minute programmes, each highlighting a different street, estate, or area around Athlone. The episodes feature a history piece presented by Gearoid O' Brien, and interviews with local residents, business owners, politicians, tourists, etc. Another prominent feature is a vox pop recorded on the street where people talk about their memories of the area.

Broadcasting Wednesdays at 2:30pm on Athlone Community Radio 88.4fm, www.athlonecommunityradio.ie/listen-live/ and on the TuneIn Radio app.

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

Street Wise Athlone: Episode 2 - Market Square

In this episode, Gearoid O' Brien talks about Market Day and the history of Father Matthew Hall, Katriona Gillespie tells us about the Luan Gallery, and Liam Kelly talks about Athlone Castle and Athlone Castle Visitors Centre .

Street Wise Athlone is a 52-part series of 10 minute programmes, each highlighting a different street, estate, or area around Athlone. The episodes feature a history piece presented by Gearoid O' Brien, and interviews with local residents, business owners, politicians, tourists, etc. Another prominent feature is a vox pop recorded on the street where people talk about their memories of the area.

Broadcasting Wednesdays at 2:30pm on Athlone Community Radio 88.4fm, www.athlonecommunityradio.ie/listen-live/ and on the TuneIn Radio app.

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