'We've all we could want from a family holiday here in Ireland'

Radio presenter Eimear Ní Bhraonáin and family have used “the pandemic years” to rediscover their appreciation of Ireland. She spoke to Shauna McHugh

Eimear Ní Bhraonáin and Roise making waves on Lough Hyne, Co Cork. CREDIT: Alan O'Reilly, Carlow Weather

Eimear Ní Bhraonáin has always been more familiar with her locality than most. Born and raised in Carlow, and going on to become a presenter and news journalist with KCLR 96FM, she’s constantly on top of what’s happening right across her homeland and in neighbouring Kilkenny. 

She has reported from just about every town, village and suburb the two counties can offer, while her partner, Alan O’Reilly, has also covered every nook and cranny for his meteorology hobby with his website Carlow Weather.