Athlone Community Radio

05/09/2026

🥊 Tonight’s the night! 🥊

We’re wishing Colin Bracken, our lucky Katie Taylor raffle winner, and his guest the best of times tonight as they head off for what is sure to be an unforgettable event! 🎉🥊

A massive thank you to everyone who entered and supported the raffle. Your support means so much to ACR, helping us continue to bring local radio, music and community content to our listeners. ❤️📻

Have an amazing night, Colin — enjoy every minute! 🍀🥊

From all of us at ACR! 🎙️

05/09/2026

🎶✨ Your Saturday Soundtrack on Athlone Community Radio ✨🎶

Three hours of great music. Three unique shows. One perfect Saturday afternoon.

🕓 20/21 | 4–5 PM
Hosted by Kevin Washington
Discover the connections between music legends of the 20th century and the artists shaping today's sound.

🎧 In the Mix with DJG | 5–6 PM
Hosted by DJG
A seamless hour of beats, remixes, and weekend energy to get your Saturday moving.

🇮🇪 Irish New Releases | 6–7 PM
Discover the freshest tracks from Ireland's emerging and established artists, showcasing the very best of today's Irish music scene.

Whether you're relaxing at home, out with friends, or enjoying the weekend, we've got the perfect soundtrack waiting for you.

📻 88.4 FM
🎧 Stream live at athlonecommunityradio.ie

04/09/2026

Ed Devery joins us for a mental health slot, discussing everyday wellbeing, emotional resilience, and the importance of recognising when support may be needed.

He reflects on practical ways to look after mental health, reduce stress, and build healthier coping strategies in daily life.

Ed Devery joins us for a mental health slot, discussing everyday wellbeing, emotional resilience, and the importance of recognising when support may be needed. He reflects on practical ways to look after mental health, reduce stress, and build healthier coping strategies in daily life.

04/09/2026

Welcome along to the Friday Sports Hub Show, coming up on todays programme:

Robbie Mulvey and Martin Conway run through Fridays sporting headlines

Athlone Boxing Club head coach Rory Parks previews Katie Taylors final fight this Saturday at Croke Park

Ronan Barrett previews this weekends premier league fixtures
And Martin Conway previews the Westmeath Senior Football

Championships and Athlone Town AFC men’s and ladies teams matches for this weekend in this weeks Martins Match Reports

The Friday Sports Hub Show is kindly sponsored by Arcadia Athlone

04/09/2026

Eunan Keys keeps us informed about the the world of cinema and films on TV, over the weekend when updating presenter Deirdre Ó Murchadha on Thursday’s Athlone Today Show on Athlone Community Radio.

04/09/2026

Blu, producer of Dr Sketchy’s (Live art drawing event happening weekend of Heart of Ireland Burlesque festival), enlivens the studio when chatting to Presenter Deirdre Ó Murchadha on Thursday’s Athlone Today Show on Athlone Community Radio.

Artist, host, and instigator of chaos, Blu is the powerhouse producer behind Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School Ireland. Fusing alternative art, burlesque, and life drawing, Dr Sketchy’s Ireland has come back with a bang since she took the reins in 2024. Blu and her team are taking the show on the road and bringing Sketchy’s to Athlone on Saturday September 12th as part of the Heart of Ireland Burlesque Festival. (Dead Centre Brewing 2-5pm)

https://www.drsketchyireland.com/

Blu, producer of Dr Sketchy’s (Live art drawing event happening weekend of Heart of Ireland Burlesque festival), enlivens the studio when chatting to Presenter Deirdre Ó Murchadha on Thursday’s Athlone Today Show on Athlone Community Radio. Artist, host, and instigator of chaos, Blu is the powe...

04/09/2026

Michelle Jinks AKA Memphis Shell, delights Presenter Deirdre Ó Murchadha on Thursday’s Athlone Today Show, on Athlone Community Radio, when she chats about the Heart of Ireland Burlesque Festival.

https://www.heartofirelandburlesquefestival.ie/

Michelle Jinks AKA Memphis Shell, delights Presenter Deirdre Ó Murchadha on Thursday’s Athlone Today Show, on Athlone Community Radio, when she chats about the Heart of Ireland Burlesque Festival. https://www.heartofirelandburlesquefestival.ie/

04/09/2026

🎙️ATHLONE TODAY with Ryan Shevlane – This FRIDAY 2–4 PM! 🎙️

Don’t miss your midweek dose of local news, events, sports, music, and in-depth interviews - all in one show!

Special Features on Today’s Show:

💜 Veronica Larkin – Midlands Palliative Care Alliance

Veronica Larkin, Chair of the Midlands Palliative Care Alliance, joins us to discuss the official launch of the Alliance.

The launch takes place on Monday, 7th September at Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, bringing together those involved in palliative and end-of-life care across the Midlands.

🌿 Louise Heavin – Environmental Slot

Louise Heavin joins us by phone for our regular Environmental segment.
Tune in as Louise discusses current environmental issues, sustainability and practical ways we can all help protect our natural environment

📓 Also on Today’s Show:
✔️Community Diary is kindly sponsored by
✔️ Active Link with Florence Craven
✔️ Great local music throughout the afternoon 🎶

📻 Tune in Friday 2–4 PM on 88.4 FM

03/09/2026

🤠🎶 THE COUNTRY SHOW WITH DAVID SMYTH – Thursday 4–6 PM 🎶🤠

Midweek winds down the country way on Athlone Community Radio 🎧

The Country Show with David Smyth is a two-hour journey through the heart of country music, featuring a mix of timeless classics, modern favourites, and standout new tracks. It’s a show built on strong storytelling, emotion, and songs that stay with you long after they finish.

David brings warmth and character to every broadcast, guiding listeners through music that captures real life — love, loss, hope, and everything in between 🎸

📅 Thursday | 4–6 PM
🎧 Live on 88.4 FM or stream at athlonecommunityradio.ie

🌾 Kindly sponsored by Shamrock Lodge Hotel Athlone

Plus, catch the full repeat on Sundays 12–2 PM if you miss the live session!

03/09/2026

🎙️✨ ATHLONE TODAY with Deirdre Ó Murchadha – This Thursday 2–4 PM!

A packed show today with powerful conversations, local talent, and stories that matter.

Today’s Highlights:

💃 Michele Jinks AKA Memphis Shell – Heart of Ireland Burlesque Festival

Michele Jinks, AKA Memphis Shell, joins us to chat about the upcoming Heart of Ireland Burlesque Festival.

She tells us more about the festival, the performances and what audiences can expect from this exciting weekend of burlesque and entertainment.

🎨 Dr Sketchy Ireland – Live Art Drawing Event

The producer of Dr Sketchy Ireland joins us to discuss the upcoming live art drawing event taking place during the weekend of the Heart of Ireland Burlesque Festival.

Hear more about this unique combination of live performance, art and creativity, and what audiences can expect from the event.

🎬 Eunan Keyes – Weekend Films

Join Eunan Keyes for this week's Weekend Films, featuring movie reviews, cinema picks and the latest film news.

This week, Eunan reviews the Irish sports drama Swing Bout, airing Friday night on RTÉ 2, and the Scottish drama The Incomer, showing Friday at IMC Athlone.

Plus, Eunan brings you more weekend movie highlights and the latest news from the world of film.

📓 Also on the show:
✔️ Community Diary (sponsored by West-Midlands Credit Union )
✔️ Active Link with Florence Craven
✔️ Great local music throughout 🎶

📻 Tune in Thursday 2–4 PM on 88.4 FM