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Town Centre
10.12.2022
10 Minuten
Street Wise Athlone: Episode 52 – Town Centre Gearoid O' Brien talks about the history of the town centre, Leonard and Mags Donaldson speak about some of their memories of the Royal Hoey Hotel, Cllr Frankie Keena tells us how Athlone’s Christmas Market came about, and artist Paul McGahey remembers another popular craft fair in the area. Street Wise Athlone broadcasted on weekly on Wednesdays at 2:30pm (01/12/2021-07/12/2022) 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. #StreetWiseAthlone
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Church Street
09.12.2022
10 Minuten
Street Wise Athlone: Episode 51 – Church Street Gearoid O' Brien talks about the history of Church Street, and Cllr Aengus O’ Rourke talks about the changes to Church Street since the one-way system came into place in 2018. Street Wise Athlone broadcasted on weekly on Wednesdays at 2:30pm (01/12/2021-07/12/2022) 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. #StreetWiseAthlone
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Laneways off Church Street
27.11.2022
10 Minuten
Street Wise Athlone: Episode 50 – Laneways off Church Street Gearoid O' Brien talks about the history of some of the laneways off Church Street, and we speak to people on the streets 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. #StreetWiseAthlone
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Dublin Gate Street
20.11.2022
10 Minuten
Street Wise Athlone: Episode 49 – Dublin Gate Street Gearoid O' Brien talks about the history of Dublin Gate Street, and Michael Burke tells us about the tragic death of his grandfather Cllr Michael Burke in Dublin Gate Street in October 1920. 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. #StreetWiseAthlone
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Mardyke Street
13.11.2022
10 Minuten
Street Wise Athlone: Episode 48 - Mardyke Street Gearoid O' Brien talks about the history of Mardyke Street, and Erica speaks to passersby about their memories of the area, including a couple of friends who have differing opinions on where “Sweeney’s Corner” was located. 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. #StreetWiseAthlone
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A 52-part radio series covering history, memories, and activities from streets, estates and areas in and around Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland. Each episode features a presentation by local historian 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.

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