The Big Breakfast Blaa

It was a battle of the curtain tassled coats this morning on The Big Breakfast Blaa with the Drohans! For one week only in a special broadcast, Ellen joined Grace in studio for The Buzz. Fresh off the back of seeing The Devil Wears Prada 2, the ladies were starry-eyed for Miranda Priestly and her fancy coat. While the pricetag might have been a little high, they have a solid plan for a local version with curtain tassels, pelmets and a hot glue gun. With the notions still high, Grace floated in with her caffeine infused water.... and an awful lot of love for David Attenborough on his 100th birthday. Play to listen back in full.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Famed Uilleann Piper and Kill native, Liam Walsh is a name not to be forgotten. He was known over time as the 'Django Reinhardt' of uilleann piping such was his contribution to the tradition. Walsh received an active service medal in later life for his work in the fight for Irish independence. Additionally, he served as the High Constable for Waterford and was heard on Ireland's very first radio station, 2RN, back in 1926. Another Wednesday where Cian Manning delves into the pages of history to remember another extraordinary Waterford person.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The inaugural 'Are Ye Well Fest' kicks off Friday, May 8th for a three-day run of free events. Running across Tallow, Cappoquin, and Lismore, a full programme of events is planned. Things kick off in St. Carthage's Cathedral in Lismore on Friday evening at 7pm with music from John Stack, motivational speaker Edgar Kirby and much more. Then on Saturday a free sunrise kayak from Lismore to Cappoquin takes place at 6am. This is followed by a BBQ Breakfast on Cappoquin Quay with a full day of events planned. In Tallow, later that day the artwork from the National School is unveiled at the public toilets. This is the culmination of the work of students, teachers, and community members who all thought about what happiness and hope looks like to them. Sunday sees Lismore's Millenium Park host a day of events from yoga, pilates, speakers, mindfulness, playful streets, games and more from midday. All events are run by local organisation, West Waterford Mental Health Awareness in a bid to increase awareness of positive mental health across the region.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.