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Wake up to James King on Shannonside FM weekdays from 7am! James will have all the news, showbiz gossip, the papers, the best music on the radio and everything in between! What will you hear on the show?? 7.25: Mastermind– James tests your brain cells and gets them going for the day ahead – 3 questions – 3 numbers – 1 answer… How will you fare? 7:50: Talking Heads – How will do you know your celebrities and their voices? – James plays 2 mystery voices every morning that is bound to keep you thinking through the day. 8.25: Kids Conundrum – For fun and to give the younger listeners their 15 minutes of fame; James invites listeners to record riddles, maths equations and survey questions for working the grey matter during the early hours by sending them to our what’s app on 087 1200900. 8:50: The Birthday Book – Everyone loves to hear their name on the radio when it’s a special occasion like their birthday, James brings you all the celebrity birthdays as well as listeners while also mentioning the real stars celebrating their birthday in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon make sure your friend or loved one gets mentioned by texting 087 1200900 or email jking@shannonside.ie It’s the most important meal of the day! Have Breakfast with James King each weekday morning from 7am!

Entertaining, Informing, Engaging, Funny, Heart-breaking, Fast-paced, agenda setting and thought provoking. The dictionary doesn’t have enough words to describe The Joe Finnegan Show. The show has for three decades been a community and friend for its listeners and gives a voice to the voiceless in society. The flagship show on Shannonside Northern Sound is on air weekdays from 9am to 11am. It broadcasts to Longford, Leitrim, Roscommon, Cavan, Monaghan and surrounding areas and can also be gotten anywhere in the world through the worldwide web. The Joe Finnegan Show stokes debate and gives a full picture of whats going on in the region, the country and internationally. Through letters, phonecalls and text messages the listeners decide what will be covered on the programme. Problems are shared and the Joe Finnegan Show and its listeners will go about solving them. Throughout the two hours you might get angered, irritated or shocked but it will always be compelling listening. Listeners can contact the show 24/7 on 0818 227 100 or by email to joe@shannonside.ie or joe@northernsound.ie. Regular features include – The paper review: Joe Brings you through what’s being written in the newspapers every morning GP Dr Illona Duffy from Swan Park Surgery in Monaghan Nutritionist & Bio Resonance Practitioner Laura Thompson Crimeline Dentist Joanne O’Riordan of Church St Dental Clinic in Cavan A weekly Panel discussion on the topics of the week featuring well-known people in the region. A Review and Preview of all the sporting action with Dave Hooper Legal Feature with Byrne,Carolan,Cunningham Solicitors

The 11 to 1 Show weekdays on Shannonside Northern Sound FM is your perfect mid-morning pick me up! With the perfect blend of contemporary Irish and classic music and chat together with the Coffee Break Selection, Midday 70’s Double Play and some fantastic quizzes along the way, The 11 to 1 Show is the fastest two hours of the day. Join in the craic by texting to 087 1200 900 or you can call 0818 227777.

Let’s Talk is your daily digest of what’s making the news in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon. The Shannoside newsteam follow the stories that matter to the people of the region, from local health services, major housing and town developments, controversial political decisions, to uptodate local information on events such as flooding, storms and road incidents. Local contributors are always welcome community to share their experiences and highlight local community news and events. If you’d like to get in touch with the show, you can text directly into studio on 087 1200 900 or call on 081822 77 77

Walkers Way presented by Junior Walker is a Country Show with a twist! The programme is made up of Irish and American country music; with a sprinkling of golden oldies and the occasional folk song. Each Wednesday the show consists entirely of America country music. Walkers Way includes the teatime teaser, two songs in a row from the archive, the 5 minute quiz, the Romantic Reminisce (Love Song) and an occasional trip down memory lane featuring songs you don’t hear on the radio anymore.

It was once said “sports do not build character - it reveals it” Sportsbeat  will champion the many disciplines of sport and the people involved in them. The programme will give you an insight into the sporting world with a focus on the many sporting achievements throughout the region.  The show will entertain, analyse and inform you about the sporting endeavours of people in  Longford, Leitrim, Roscommon, Cavan, Monaghan and surrounding areas.  From the chase of All-Ireland senior glory to the last-minute goal in a local derby club match. From try saving tackles to 100 metre sprints; Sportsbeat will talk about it all. Sportsbeat with Kevin McDermott on Shannonside Northern Sound FM throws in every Monday night between 8 and 9pm.