Morning Show on East Coast FM

David Harrington talks about his memoir in aid of County Wicklow's Cancer Support Services

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:01:48 +0000

Declan meets David Harrington former Senior Executive Chemist with Wicklow County Council to chat about his memoir, 'The Odyssey of a Wicklow Native' in aid of County Wicklow's Cancer Support Services

Ciorcal Comhrá: Irish is alive and well in Wicklow

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Ciorcal Comhrá: Irish is alive and well in Wicklow

The East Coast FM SVP Give A Gift Campaign is Underway!!

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:07:00 +0000

The East Coast FM SVP Give A Gift Campaign is Underway!!

A Wicklow Tribute to Bohemian Rhapsody.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:54:00 +0000

A Wicklow Tribute to Bohemian Rhapsody.

National Lottery Good Causes Awards, Anna Newell Theatre Adventures

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:56:00 +0000

National Lottery Good Causes Awards, Anna Newell Theatre Adventures

East Coast FM are at CEART, Wickow Town for a Double Celebration.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:59:00 +0000

East Coast FM are at CEART, Wickow Town for a Double Celebration.

Hollywood Actor, Patrick Bergin joins Declan to Talk Music, Poetry and the Lovely Laois Homecoming Festival.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:59:00 +0000

Hollywood Actor, Patrick Bergin joins Declan to Talk Music, Poetry and the Lovely Laois Homecoming Festival.

Nikki Hayes talks to Declan about her battle with addiction and getting back on her feet.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Tue, 27 May 2025 09:45:00 +0000

Nikki Hayes talks to Declan about her battle with addiction and getting back on her feet.

Declan Meehan Meets Rathnew Filmmaker Amy Tierney

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:18:00 +0000

Rathnew's Amy Tierney is celebrating the success of her animated short film, Little Caesar!

Sarah & Dan McDermott talk about their daughter, Eve's big dream to walk.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Sarah & Dan McDermott talk about their daughter, Eve's big dream to walk.

The mountains have saved me –inspiring tales from EcoTrail Wicklow 2024

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:26:00 +0000

The mountains have saved me –inspiring tales from EcoTrail Wicklow 2024

A special Morning Show broadcast to mark World Mental Health Day.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:57:00 +0000

A special Morning Show broadcast to mark World Mental Health Day.

To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Emma Tobin shares her own story.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:47:00 +0000

To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Emma Tobin shares her own story.

Stephen Kennedy from Copper & Straw talks VAT rates with Declan.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 09:48:00 +0000

Stephen Kennedy from Copper & Straw talks VAT rates with Declan.

Celebrating 30 years of Declan Meehan on the Morning Show Part 2

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:29:00 +0000

Celebrating 30 years of Declan Meehan on the Morning Show Part 2

Celebrating 30 years of Declan Meehan on the Morning Show Part 1

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:26:00 +0000

Celebrating 30 years of Declan Meehan on the Morning Show Part 1

And the winner is...East Coast FM's Local Hero is announced.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:16:00 +0000

And the winner is...East Coast FM's Local Hero is announced.

Last but not least in our Local Hero search, we welcome Noel Boland to the studio.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:08:00 +0000

Last but not least in our Local Hero search, we welcome Noel Boland to the studio.

Continuing the search for our Local Hero we welcome Eve Buckley into the studio.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 11:34:00 +0000

Continuing the search for our Local Hero we welcome Eve Buckley into the studio.

The Morning Show hosts Rituals as we continue the search for our Local Hero.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:07:00 +0000

The Morning show hosts Rituals as we continue the search for our Local Hero.

Niamh Crudden from the HSE talks about how everyone can play a role in suicide prevention.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:13:00 +0000

On International Suicide Prevention Day, Andrea is joined by Niamh Crudden, Suicide Prevention Officer from the HSE about how everyone can help save lives by playing a role in suicide prevention.

The first of our Local Hero finalists, Melo Bliss join us on the Morning Show.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:41:00 +0000

The first of our Local Hero finalists, Melo Bliss join us on the Morning Show.

A special panel discussion that shines a light on the vibrant culture and heritage of our travelling community.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 10:10:00 +0000

A special panel discussion, where we hear directly from members of the travelling community and their representative groups. We dive into important topics like inclusion, housing, education, healthcare, and the unique challenges they face.

Morning Show panel discussion on AI.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:29:00 +0000

Morning Show panel discussion on AI.

Special Outside Broadcast from the Ukrainian Hub in Wicklow Town.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:45:00 +0000

Special Outside Broadcast from the Ukrainian Hub in Wicklow Town.

The Morning Show Live from Tiglin in Greystones.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:54:00 +0000

The Morning Show came live today from Tiglin in Greystones. Tiglin is a beacon of hope for those battling addiction, homelessness, and other life-controlling issues and has transformed hundreds of lives by investing in each individual's potential. We heard about the challenges faced, as well as the heartwarming and life-changing work being done at Tiglin.

The Morning Show looks at Cyber Safety for Young People.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Wed, 29 May 2024 11:25:00 +0000

A very special panel all about cyber safety for young people and how we can protect young people online. We are joined by Alex Cooney from CyberSafe Kids, Eoghan Cleary from Temple Carrig School in Greystones and student James Fennoll.

A very special episode of the Morning Show dedicated to women's health.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Mon, 27 May 2024 11:41:00 +0000

This episode dedicated to Women's Health was broadcasted live from Arklow Medical Practice.

Male Stalking Victim Talks to Declan About his Experience.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Mon, 13 May 2024 11:37:00 +0000

Irish male stalking victim triggered by Baby Reindeer series bravely opens up to Declan about his own experience.

This morning on the 11.05, Sean Duke, John Loveridge and Damien Mulley join Declan to discuss all the latest with technology.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:33:00 +0000

This morning, Sean Duke, John Loveridge and Damien Mulley join Declan to discuss the latest technology and innovations such as A.I. as well as how these innovations have the potential to transform your home and work life.

Are you a dog parent? Hailey-Rose Lynch is and she is talking to Declan about her dog Luna.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:43:00 +0000

Are you a dog parent? Hailey-Rose Lynch is and she is talking to Declan about her dog Luna.

A special Morning Show broadcast to celebrate World Autism Day.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 11:20:00 +0000

The Morning Show comes live from The Beach House in Greystones for a very special show to mark World Autism Day. This show is a collaboration with Autism charity ‘AsIAm’, which is celebrating 10 years of service. We will be finding out all about the work they do and about how you can help by joining their ‘Same Chance’ walk on Sunday April 7th. We will also be speaking to various guests who have had either their own personal experiences with autism, or who work with adults and children with autism. We’ll discuss the often visible barriers that Autistic people face in our communities, discover the supports available and the actions we can take to give the same chance to the at least 1 in 27 people in Ireland who are autistic. You can visit asiam.ie for more information and resources.

This morning on the 11.05, Declan is joined in studio by Mia Quaid, Tina Koumarianos and Ken Doyle to talk about their experiences with technology at an older age.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 12:41:26 +0000

This morning on the 11.05, Declan is joined in studio by Mia Quaid, Tina Koumarianos and Ken Doyle to talk about their experiences with technology at an older age.

Minister Simon Harris thanks Wicklow for all the support and talks about what's next for him and Fine Gael.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:27:00 +0000

Minister Simon Harris thanks Wicklow for all the support and talks about what's next for him and Fine Gael.

Patrick Bracken and Adam Lawler from Wicklow Pride join Declan in the studio

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 12:46:00 +0000

Patrick and Adam chat to us about the new Wicklow Pride website which launched over the weekend and all about their recruitment drive for the 2024 Festival ending with the Pride Parade on July 6th.

This morning on the 11.05 we look at Rural Communities in County Wicklow.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 13:01:00 +0000

This morning on the 11.05 Panel discussion, we look at rural communities in County Wicklow. The panel discusses the daily challenges faced by residents, farmers and other business owners, from shortfalls in technology, like delays to the rollout of fibre broadband, infrastructure issues, along with struggles to access other support services. We hear directly from those affected as we focus on Rural Communities in the Garden County.

Esra Uyrun went missing 13 years ago: Her sister, Berna joins Declan in the studio.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:38:00 +0000

Aron Whelan of Wicklow Pride talks about LGBTQIA+ History Month.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:02:00 +0000

Aron Whelan of Wicklow Pride talks about LGBTQIA+ History Month.

Author Cathy Kelly joins Declan to tell us about her new book, Sisterhood.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:36:00 +0000

Author Cathy Kelly joins Declan to tell us about her new book, Sisterhood.

Bray native, Amy Poynton joined us to tell us her story of living with congenital heart disease.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:46:00 +0000

February is Global Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Awareness Month and the charity, Heart Children, is getting set to host “The Beat Goes On” conference for young people with CHD and their parents. Bray native, Any Poynton, was born with congenital heart disease, and she joined us to tell us her story.

Want to Quit Smoking? There's Help at Hand....

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:19:00 +0000

Want to Quit Smoking? There's Help at Hand....

Julian Benson talks to Dave Harrington about Cystic Fibrosis and "Tranquility House".

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:16:00 +0000

Dave Harrington spoke with Julian Benson about Cystic Fibrosis, Julian's foundation and the nationwide trades appeal to help make 'Tranquility House' a home-from-home reality for those living with CF and for their families. You can find out more at jbcff.com

Interview with Performing Arts Students from MAD Drama School.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 14:12:48 +0000

Student's from two Wicklow performance arts schools join Declan in the studio ahead of the Perform Festival at the RDS on February 10th and 11th.

Interview with Orla Finn from Musical Memories on behalf of Wicklow Dementia Support

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 13:38:00 +0000

There are over 64,000 people living with dementia in Ireland, with this number set to increase, more and more of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime. Dementia Understand together & the HSE want to help to create an Ireland that embraces and includes people living with dementia, and displays solidarity with them, their families and supporters. We all have the ability to make our community more understanding and inclusive for people with dementia. On East Coast FM's Morning Show, Declan Meehan spoke to Orla Finn who runs Musical Memories sessions on behalf of Wicklow Dementia Supports about ways we can all help. For more information and free training visit understandtogether.ie or for support call the national helpline provided by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland on Freephone 1800 341 341

Interview with Nuala Paley, dementia advocate with the Dementia Carers Campaign Network.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 09:11:00 +0000

There are over 64,000 people living with dementia in Ireland, with this number set to increase, more and more of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime. Dementia Understand together & the HSE want to help to create an Ireland that embraces and includes people living with dementia, and displays solidarity with them, their families and supporters. We all have the ability to make our community more understanding and inclusive for people with dementia. On East Coast FM's Morning Show, Declan Meehan spoke to Nuala Paley, dementia advocate with the Dementia Carers Campaign Network and carer for her husband Gerry about ways we can all help. For more information and free training visit understandtogether.ie or for support call the national helpline provided by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland on Freephone 1800 341 341

Mental Health Special Broadcast

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

This special broadcast looks at the issues and the challenges faced in our community along with a range of supports available for people who are struggling with their mental health. Declan also speaks with wellness experts about little things we can do to look after our mental health and with volunteers who work to provide help to those who need it. **trigger warning - features mentions of suicide and self-harm**

Santina Kennedy talks about St Bridget and how we can celebrate on our newest bank holiday.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:49:00 +0000

With St Bridget's Day fast approaching, we are going to take a look now at some ways that we can celebrate the long weekend now that is officially a bank holiday. Last year saw the very first St Brigid’s Day Bank Holiday and if you didn’t do anything to mark the occasion last year, this is your chance to remedy that situation. St Bridget's Day will take place this year on February 5th and Food & Beverage Specialist at Powerscourt Distillery, Santina Kennedy, joined us to give us some long weekend celebration ideas and to tell us how she will be celebrating.

IBAM Chicago's Visual Artist of the Year 2023, Róisín O’Farrell joins Declan in the studio.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:21:00 +0000

Wicklow-based artist Róisín O’Farrell was honoured as the Visual Artist of the Year at the IBAM Chicago 2023 Awards Gala, on Saturday, November 18th last.She joined the award recipients this year including Colm Tóbín for literature, Eileen Dunne for broadcasting, and author and filmmaker Dr Mary Pat Kelly, named Person of the Year. She joined Declan in the studio for a chat.

Surviving emotional abuse: Declan speaks with domestic abuse survivor Jody Duggan

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Surviving emotional abuse: Declan speaks with domestic abuse survivor Jody Duggan

Concerns among members of Dublin Fire Brigade regarding their ability to control electric vehicle fires.

Anne Kennedy (Anne Kennedy) — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 12:18:00 +0000

Concerns among members of Dublin Fire Brigade regarding their ability to control electric vehicle fires.