Main Street

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.