The Genealogy Show – The Ulster Scots; emergence of a new culture.

Presented by: Rory Dillane, Ken Bula, James Gill, Lucy Ryan.
Produced by: Lorna Moloney.

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.

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Melody Lounge

Tune into the melody lounge with Lee Costelloe where he picks some of his favourite songs from all genres and eras, from the well known to the alternative, you’ll hear it here.Listen in on RCB every Wednesday evening at 6:00pm on RCB.

Radio Beams – Active Retirement Organiser Eugene Phillips.

Radio Beams guest this week is well known Eugene Phillips working with Active Retirement in the Mid West. Form manager of Electronic company both in Ennis and Ennistymon.
He talks how would be joined an active Retirement club in your area..Doing things like games in community centre or planning trips locally ,nationally or abroad together. Eugene has all the skills to help groups proceed with this.
Tune Tuesday 3.30pm www.rcb.ie

RCB Sports Show

Join Adrian on this week’s edition of the RCB Sports Show as he catches up with Clare sports reporter Seamus Hayes to break down all the weekend’s GAA action.

They review the quarter-finals of both the Cusack Cup and Garry Cup, and look ahead to the upcoming semi-finals set for this weekend. The lads also take a closer look at the latest round of Clare Cup hurling League, and reflect on Clare Camogie’s crucial draw with Limerick—a result that keeps their championship hopes very much alive.

There’s plenty of discussion on the Munster and Leinster hurling finals, and Seamus gives his take on the Clare Minor hurlers’ progress as well as the Clare senior footballers’ chances in this Sunday’s big clash.

Don’t miss next week’s show for full coverage of the Cusack and Garry Cup semi-finals—only on RCB.ie!

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Tune in on Fridays evening at 7pm on 92.5fm – 94.8fm and Internet live stream

GAA, ClareGAA, TippGAA, MunsterGAA

Closed DCD Doonbeg : Assistant Supervisor – Community Employment Project


Doonbeg Community Development Ltd has a vacancy for a Community Employment(CE) Project Assistant Supervisor based in Kilmihil, Co. Clare. This is a full-timeposition; 39 hours per week (subject to continued receipt of DSP funding).

This role requires the successful candidate to assist the CE Supervisor and Sponsors in ensuring the effective and efficient administration and co-ordination of the human, financial, and material resources of the project.

Principal Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Assist the CE Supervisor in the recruitment of new participants
  • Assist in the preparation of CE Financial returns (wages, materials & training)
  • Assist in the recording and maintenance of CE Paperwork (i.e. attendance records; monitoring & evaluating training needs of participants; progression etc) and updating the Welfare Partners IT system.
  • Assist the CE Supervisor in sourcing and costing effective training/development opportunities to meet the training needs identified in a participant’s Individual Learning Plan (ILP)
  • Assist in ensuring the CE Project complies with Financial and Programme & Training monitoring requirements as detailed in the CE Financial Guidelines for Sponsors and in the CE Procedures Manual.
  • Ability to work under the Chairman/Supervisor’s direction to effectively implement the CE Programme in line with the CE Operational Procedures.
  • Oversee the planning and coordination of the daily work schedules for the participants.
  • Provide effective supervisory cover in the absence of the CE Supervisor if needed.
  • Carry out any other function relevant to the position of Assistance Supervisor as directed by the CE Supervisor/Sponsor.

Requirements:

  • Have a reasonable understanding of the role of an Assistant CE Supervisor.
  • Have skills related to people management through previous work experience.
  • Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Have the ability to work effectively in a team environment and the ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Experience in office administration.
  • Excellent computer skills across a range of programmes, i.e. MS Office.
  • Have competent writing and reporting skills.
  • Full clean driving licence and own transport.
  • CE Assistant Supervisor Rates Apply. Commencing at €526.50 per week on a 3-point scale.

Apply by emailing cv to

Closing date:30th May 2025

Chipper Dynasty Calls for the Return of National Fish and Chips Day.

Macari’s urges Ireland to revive beloved tradition of Friday night fish suppers 

One of Ireland’s most beloved takeaway families is rallying for the return of National Fish and Chips Day on Friday 6 June. Macari’s, a cornerstone of Ireland’s chipper tradition with two locations in Kildare Town, says it’s time to bring back the golden ritual of Friday night fish suppers — and the discounts that went with them.

The once-annual celebration, typically marked by deep discounts across the country’s chippers, was a beloved event on the Irish food calendar. But in recent years, the event has quietly disappeared — a loss that, for many, has left a cultural and culinary gap.

Maria Macari, who helps run the family business, says National Fish and Chips Day was about more than the battered cod and crisp golden chips — it was about tradition. They are offering free chips with every fish and chip box order for the whole day, complete with the traditional slice of lemon and tartar sauce.

“In Ireland, meat was never eaten on a Friday. It had its roots in the Catholic tradition, but it caught on across all denominations,” she explains. “It also became the one day in the week when mammies — or daddies — didn’t have to cook a roast dinner with spuds. The fish and chip supper had always been a comfort, a break, a treat.”

For decades, Irish families queued outside local chippers for a taste of something both simple and sacred. Wrapped in paper and dripping with vinegar, the fish and chip supper was as much a ritual as it was a meal.

Italian-Irish chip shop owners Macaris, who have fed generations since the 1980s, sees the decline of the national day as a worrying trend — one that reflects changing habits and fading appreciation for the traditions that shaped Irish family life.

“The queues would be out the door. People loved it — not just for the price, but for the sense of occasion,” Maria says.

“It brought people together, gave chippers a boost, and reminded us of something we all shared growing up.”

She believes reviving the tradition could also help small businesses in the food industry, as many are struggling with rising costs and changing consumer habits.

“It’s a chance to celebrate something uniquely Irish. Other countries celebrate their street food. Why shouldn’t we?”

Macari’s is now calling on other chippers across the country — and on food lovers everywhere — to support the return of National Fish and Chips Day.

Mikey’s Mix

#🎧 Mikey’s Mix goes live at half past two, With beats so fresh, they’ll dance right through you!
Click “lesson live” and join the ride— If your broadband isn’t out again (we cried).
But I hear the broadband is back at last, So reset your router—do it fast! Then grab your snacks, your best bass face, And hope your signal finds some grace. ’Cause Mikey’s spinning tracks so fine, They’ll vibe through wires and cross the line.
So tune in live, don’t miss the beat,
I’ll be dropping fire you can’t defeat! 🎶. A few country songs such as Sweet 16 and many more and even a little trip back to DJ Paradise old school style).

Mikey's Mix

  • Broadcasting
  • Monday-Friday
  • 1pm-9pm
  • and weekends from
  • 1pm-6pm
  • 92.5-94.8fm

Live Stream is also available on LiveRadio.ie


There is a guided woodland walk in Vandeleur woods on Wednesday 11th June 10am-2pm including entry to the garden with tea/ coffee and light refreshments in the Brambles Café afterwards.

Radio Beams – Suzanne Murphy Estuary Cafe and Manus Mcgee Bed of Silk

Radio Beams show today is with Suzanne Murphy of Estuary Way Cafe in Ballynacally. Plus Manus Mckee of Bed of Silk in Labasheeda both on the Estuary Way.
Tune in every Tuesday at 3.30pm.

Community Unity – Lily De Silva , Anne Fenucane , Roisin Horgan.

Teresa heads over to the Cultúrlann Sweeney to chat to Anne Finnucan about the Library’s upcoming events in June, including Free event – Journaling for Wellbeing, and Improvisation for Adults: Summer Drama Workshop Series with local actor Rob Hopkins and Drama group, a great way to connect with the local drama community.Roisin Horgan from Citizen’s Information Kilrush speaks about new back to school allowance scheme’s and child benefit eligibility and payment schedules.
Audrey has the Community Diary of Events for the Area.
Lily De sylva our new Training and volunteer calls into the studio to say hello.

Mikey’s Mix

Don’t forget 😎🤞🎶🎶 It’s Friday, Mikey’s mix is live at 2:30 pm on WWW.RCB.IE — slap on your dancing socks, tell your boss you’re “on a very important call,” and come horse along like your moves might end up in a health and safety report! 👌🔥🔥🥹🎈🎈🥳🥳😀😂🇮🇪🇮🇪😂😅😅Mikey’s Mix😅

Mikey's Mix

Lee’s Electronic Hour

Continuous DJ mix of electronic music tracks. Presented weekly by Lee Costelloe.
Every Thursday from 8PM. http://www.rcb.ie

Melody Lounge

Tune into the melody lounge with Lee Costelloe where he picks some of his favourite songs from all genres and eras, from the well known to the alternative, you’ll hear it here.Listen in on RCB every Wednesday evening at 6:00pm on RCB.

The Genealogy Show – From Raiders to Residents; the Viking Legacy in Irish Life.

Presented by: Rory Dillane, Ken Bula, James Gill, Lucy Ryan.
Produced by: Lorna Moloney.

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.

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Spring Draw ~ 25th Anniversary

(Closed)

Spring is here, and the RCB live draw is in full swing! so don’t miss a chance to pick up a prize in our Spring Raffle, Winners will be announced Live on air on Tuesday 27th May 1pm-2pm on Community Unity.

Tickets available from South West Clare Community Radio T/A RCB at The Community Centre, Kilkee, William’s Hardware; Kilkee, and other local shops.

Garda permit awarded


PRIZES

1st Prize: Lorna Moloney Genealogy voucher – €250
2nd Prize: Kilkee Golf Club 4 Ball voucher – €140
3rd Prize: Hamper courtesy of O’Mara’s Bar Kilkee
4th Prize: Hartmann’s Jewellers Kilrush voucher – €50
5th Prize: Bellbridge Hotel Spanish Point voucher – €50
6th Prize: G Beauty Kilrush voucher – €35
7th Prize: Keating’s Bar & Restaurant voucher Kilbaha – €30
8th Prize: Stella Maris Kilkee voucher – €30
9th Prize: Nolan’s Deli Kilkee voucher – €25
10th Prize: Banner Books Kilrush & Ennistymon voucher – €20

Tickets €5 each