Robbie Mulvey : Programming

Meet the Team: Robbie Mulvey 

Robbie is Athlone Community Radio’s Director.

For more than 17 years, Robbie Mulvey has been a cornerstone of Athlone Community Radio. With a Fetac Level 5 qualification in radio technology  and early experience at Rosfm in 2007, Robbie joined Athlone Community Radio in 2008, and he has been shaping community broadcasting ever since. What started as a work placement quickly turned into a lifelong passion.

Work at the Station

Robbie wears many hats at the station as Editor, Producer, and Presenter of The Sports Hub Show. His daily responsibilities include:

• Researching and organizing interviews 
• Recording and editing interviews 
• Coordinating guests for the show

Robbie’s shows and projects include:

• The Sports Hub Show
• Special one-hour projects on Athlone Town FC: The Italian Connection and 1924: A Year to Remember

Achievements / Highlights

• Winner of two Craol Awards for Best Community Radio Sports Show (2011 & 2025) 
• Successfully produced special features on local sports and community projects
• Proud to be part of the first Tri Athlone broadcast, celebrating local achievements

About Robbie

How did you first get involved in community radio?
I was at Rosfm on work experience, heard about an interview for the station, and the rest is history.

What does a typical day at the station look like?
Looking through club websites and Facebook pages to see what’s going on, reading local papers , calling clubs to organize interviews, writing questions , recording and editing interviews, and putting the show together.

Favourite radio moment?
I did an interview with former Irish International legend Ronnie Whelan , but the recording failed, so I had to redo it with the same questions — a nerve-wracking but memorable moment!

Go-to song to lift your mood?
Warbly Jets Alive or Foo Fighters’ Learn to Fly 

Hidden skill no one knows about?
I can’t do maths , but I can recall scorelines, scorers, venues, and match settings from games 36 years ago .

Describe yourself in 3 emojis:
Nervous, determined, motivated

If you woke up with a superpower, what would it be?
The ability to make people do what I tell them to 

Most ridiculous radio segment idea that might just work:
Sports Club Karaoke 

What’s one event or local memory that captures the spirit of Athlone for you? Athlone Town Ladies team

How has being part of the station changed how you see your community? The time, passion and energy volunteers put into their clubs

Quick Fire Round

Early bird or night owl? → Night owl 

Dream holiday destination? → Manchester, Holland, or Spain to watch United, Ajax, or Barcelona 

Radio pet peeve? → When sports shows cut away from a match to another one

What’s your signature dish? → Pasta and Bolognese 

Favourite time of day → 5pm after a productive day in the office 

Robbie’s dedication to sports, his love for community radio, and his deep connection with Athlone make him a vital part of the station . Whether it’s on-air or behind the scenes, Robbie ensures the heartbeat of local sports and community stories reaches every listener.