Mikey’s Mix
Community Unity
In the studio with Mairead is Olya and Oksana to speak about Eastern Lent, or Great Lent which Eastern Christians celebrate beginning on March 18th this year and through to 5th May.
The Genealogy Show – St. Patrick
Lorna is a Professional Genealogist and Family Historian. She is a longstanding member of the Association of Professional Genealogist. Lorna is the Resident Genealogist for Dromoland Castle in County Clare. Lorna worked as Project Genealogist for George Boole *200 genealogy project for University College Cork and is an excellent researcher for Irish family histories.
Lorna produces and presents the successful show: ‘The Genealogy Radio show’ aired each Thursday at 4p.m. from beautiful Kilkee, Co. Clare at Raidio Corcabaiscinn and Podcasts are available weekly.
Lorna has delivered conference papers at Oxford; Lincoln College: Exploration of the Medieval Gaelic Diet: (2012); seminar papers at the Moore Institute in NUI Galway, ‘The Gaelic Lordships in Thomond, c. 1400-c.1500’ and papers at Irish Conference of Medievalists on themes of Brian Boru and landscape of East Clare. Lorna has published on medieval themes and on maritime subjects. Her research areas are the MacNamaras and O’Briens of Thomond.
Lorna received her Certificate for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG) in Dallas in March 2015.
RCB Sports Show
RCB Sports Show with Adrian O’Connor.
Tune in every Monday evening from 6pm on 92.5fm – 94.8fm and Internet live stream
Official RCB Sports Show Page
‘We Are Human Too’ Book Launch in Ennis.
‘We are Human Too’ delves into equality, of the marginalisation and the struggle for human rights of disabled peoples.
Radio Beams – Kevin Keane part 2 of his poems and stories.
Kevin is from Kilnamona with family roots in Ballyea and he compiles witty poems about the hurlers in Ballyea.
Kevin is a noted Irish set dancer.
Community Unity with guests Mary Ryan,Simon Day, and Daria with Maeve Collins.
Daria from FET talk to Teresa about the student Art exhibition at the Courthouse Gallery in Ennistymon from Wednesday 14th March at 7pm. More course details can be had from Meave Collins on 0879280550. Padraig has the Community Diary of events for the area.
Simon Day , Manager of Loophead lighthouse prepares for re-opening this Saturday and speaks to Tereasa about refurbishment, rearangements, biodiviersity garden, and the Coffee hut will be opening up again. Opening weekends and bank holidays only though until mid June then open 7 days a week until the end of September.
Statement by President Higgins on current situation in Gaza
11 March 2024
“As the world watches Gaza descend yet deeper towards famine and ever greater loss of life, it is vital that every country in the world now does all in its power to ensure that a humanitarian disaster in its most extreme sense is avoided.
The situation we are now witnessing in Gaza is one from which the global public must not be distracted or avert its gaze. It is a matter of life and death. The blockading of food and aid must immediately be stopped. Vital essential medicines and sources of energy must be provided to what is left of the hospitals in Gaza. Aid that could be delivered immediately is scandalously being blocked and those responsible for doing so must take responsibility for the deaths that are ensuing.
Those countries, and they include some of the strongest economies in the world, who have removed over $450m from the UNRWA budget must take account of what is now being shown on the television screens of the world for all to see – infant children dying from lack of oxygen, many more dying from malnutrition and all of this set to escalate.
The recent decisions made by Canada and Sweden to rescind a previous decision and resume aid to UNRWA are to be welcomed, as is the recent announcement by the European Commission that it will immediately disburse €50m in funding.
Given the depth of what the people of Gaza are now facing, and what is so clear to all concerned, others should now follow such a lead. May I also urge all countries to emulate Ireland’s example in increasing its aid at this time to this most vital United Nations agency.
All members of the United Nations should be concerned and take notice of the statement made by the Commissioner General of UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini, that there has been little less than a campaign against UNRWA. It is a campaign which could have the effect of undermining the role of the UN in the present circumstances and in relation to the future of Gaza. His plea for help deserves the support of all who believe in the United Nations.
The releasing of a propaganda campaign against the United Nations is a scandalous travesty against the little less than heroic efforts of all those involved on the frontline in Gaza – medical staff, those working to supply nutrition and aid in the most trying of circumstances, and those other dedicated professionals in UNRWA who have lost more than 160 of their colleagues.
We in Ireland, as elsewhere, have seen the rise of dangerous misinformation at the very time when there has emerged a widespread shared consensus on the need for such a ceasefire as will enable serious diplomatic exchanges to take place involving the release of hostages and, above all, the release of humanitarian aid to those who so desperately need it.
That this aid could be delivered immediately but is being prevented by both State actions and illegal blockages breaches every humanitarian principle. Indeed, some of the worst scenes of starvation are being seen in those parts of northern and central Gaza where Israel has declared its military campaign complete.
Then too, while carried out with the best of intentions, all of the experts involved in the delivery of food aid have stated that the dropping of aid from the sky cannot be a substitute for the work of UNRWA. The blocking of aid trucks by extremist settlers speaks for itself, being as it is an appalling denial of the humanity of those dying of hunger when it could be avoided.
It is past time that Ireland was joined by all of those countries of the European Union and beyond in calling for an immediate ceasefire to be agreed and for this most vital humanitarian aid to be provided to those so in need of it.
Once a ceasefire has been achieved, there is no time to be lost in addressing such basic issues as will be needed in order to bring a long-term peace which can provide both for the rights of Palestinians and for the appropriate security of Israel.
These requirements have been clear and outlined and highlighted by international observers for many years. It is now, for example, over 18 years since the European Delegation which included former Dutch Prime Minister Andreas van Agt – who sadly passed away in recent weeks – myself and others visited Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, including Gaza.
The report which we issued following our visit made a number of clear recommendations on the actions required. Instead, regrettably, year following year settlements have increased. Indeed, during the present conflict authorisation for over 300 illegal settlements have been proposed, something referred to just this week by Volker Turk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, as a war crime.
The world has been warned by those on the ground, and by those at the highest level, including the Secretary General of the United Nations António Guterres, about the implications of an extension of the military campaign into Rafah. No one now or in the future can say they didn’t know what the consequences of inaction would be. This is something that has been emphasised by, among others, the President of the United States.
It is time for the world to put an end to this loss of life, to remember our shared humanity, listen to the peacemakers and commit all of its efforts to bringing this crisis to an end and ensuring an appropriate long term settlement is reached.”
Community Unity with Guests Padraig Hayes, Caroline Egan , and Oksana.
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Keep well this winter
From Monday 4 December, the age for children who can get a vaccine will be extended so children and teens aged 2-17 can get a free nasal spray flu vaccine. Find a pharmacy to book an appointment. Some children will be offered their flu vaccine in school and it is also available from your GP.
COVID-19 and flu vaccines are available from your GP or pharmacy for older people, healthcare workers, people who are pregnant and those at higher risk. It takes a couple of weeks for the vaccines to take effect so make sure to get yours as soon as possible.
HSE injury units treat injuries that are not life-threatening such as broken bones, dislocations and minor burns. Find your nearest injury unit here. There are also lots of options to consider when you need care, such as a GP, pharmacy or GP out of hours service.
Visit hse.ie/winter for advice on how to protect yourself and your family during winter, managing common illnesses and when to get help.
Protect you and your baby this winter – flu, COVID-19 and whooping cough vaccines
The HSE is urging all pregnant women to get the flu, COVID-19 and whooping cough vaccines to offer themselves and their babies the best protection from serious illness this winter.
You can get the flu or COVID-19 vaccine at any stage in your pregnancy. Find a local pharmacy giving flu and COVID-19 vaccines on the HSE website.
You should get the whooping cough vaccine between 16 and 36 weeks of your pregnancy. This is when the vaccine is most effective. You can get the whooping cough vaccine through your GP practice.
If you have questions, talk to your GP (doctor) or a trusted healthcare professional. You can also visit hse.ie to learn more about your recommended vaccines.