Special Laois guests feature on Claire Byrne's Newstalk radio show
Stradbally, Rathdowney, Mountmellick and Ballickmoyler guests on Mountrath woman’s live show from Stradbally
Laois will be under the spotlight on the national airwaves this week when Mountrath woman and one of Ireland’s most popular broadcasters, Claire Byrne, brings her Newstalk morning radio show and her choice of broadcast location is Stradbally.
On Tuesday, June 23, The Claire Byrne Show broadcasts live from Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery as part of Newstalk’s Summer Tour. Across the three-hour programme, she will be joined by a range of special guests to discuss rural life, farming, culture, sport and current affairs.
Laois features prominently on her list guest of guests.
Stradbally man and owner of Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery, David Walsh-Kemmis, will discuss rural enterprise, farming and the importance of local business.
Tom Cosby, owner and custodian of Stradbally Hall, home of Electric Picnic, reflects on one of Ireland’s most iconic destinations for music, arts and culture.
Rathdowney woman Mary-Claire Fitzpatrick, presenter, comedian and broadcaster, joins Claire for a conversation on life, culture and contemporary Ireland through a comedic lens.
Offaly man John G O’Dwyer, author and journalist, shares some of the finest walking routes and hidden gems across Laois.
Hannah Quinn Mulligan, farmer, journalist and broadcaster, discussing the challenges and opportunities facing modern farming families.
Mountmellick native Evelyn Cusack, one of Ireland’s best-known meteorologists, reflects on her broadcasting career and examines key weather and climate issues.
Geashill resident Pippa Hackett, organic farmer and former Minister of State, will discuss succession planning and the future of Irish farming.
Ballickmoyler woman Alison Miller, former Ireland international rugby player, speaking about her sporting career and the continued growth of women’s rugby in Ireland.
Newstalk say the programme will explore the people, places and issues shaping communities across the country.
While you can tune in from 9 am to midday, a select few members of the public are being offered a chance to be in the Mountrath woman’s audience for the live broadcast at the venue on the Athy Road.
Tickets are free but you must register and show proof on the day, either by printing tickets or having them downloaded on your smartphone.
The broadcast coincides with the inaugural Farming for Nature Festival at Ballykilcavan on June 22 and 23. Lydia Lishman is the event organiser on the Walsh-Kemmis family farm.
The Newstalk broadcast and the farming festival take place at Kylebeg, Stradbally eircode R32 Y0PK.
Newstalk cautions that places are limited, so to be part of their live audience, you can do say by tapping HERE