Sr Bernard Quay

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.