Monthly Archives: April 2023

RCB Sports Show

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In this weeks RCB Sports Show Adrian and Nicholas discuss tomorrow nights clash with the All Ireland Champions, Limerick. The game will be held at the TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. We also chat about this Sunday’s Munster Football Final with Kerry which is also held at the TUS Gaelic Grounds with a 4pm throw in. It’s a fourth provincial final meeting between the counties since 1992, and a 15th in total for Clare. Adrian and Nicholas chat about the Clare Senior ladies Camogie clash with Limerick in their bit for the Munster final which will be played at the TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. Join us tonight for a packed evening of GAA.

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

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Mikey’s Mix

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Mikey’s Mix on the air every Friday afternoon from 2:30pm, stay tuned for a treat where you’ll be in for a serious mix of music from classics to new music and even remixes which you wont hear anywhere else only on Mikey’s mix. Tune on Friday’s from 8pm to 9pm with your dancing shoes on and ready.

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Londis brings Davy Fitz back home

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Londis recently brought Ireland’s Fittest Family coach and hurling legend Davy Fitzgerald back to his roots to host a unique training session for 30 lucky students at Cooraclare National School in Kilrush, Co. Clare.

The school won the Londis sponsored competition to win a training day with the Clare All-Ireland winning player (1995 and 1997) and manager (2013) as part of Londis’ sponsorship of hit television show, Ireland’s Fittest Family. The national school, which houses approximately 80 pupils was delighted to have the local legend put them through their paces on Wednesday last, April 26.

It was a hugely successful and enjoyable occasion for the students and Davy, who commented: “It was great fun to team up with Londis and deliver the coaching session to the students. I hope it was as enjoyable for them as it was for me and that they benefitted from the training. Staying fit and enjoying your sport is very important and I was delighted with Londis when they approached me with this idea. It was wonderfully enjoyable.”

Londis has been sponsor to Ireland’s Fittest Family for the last four seasons and Sales Director, Conor Hayes, was delighted with the day: “It was great to have Davy involved on the day and that our local Clare Londis retailers, Kevin and Michelle McNamee was able to enjoy watching the session. Promoting health and fitness is very important to Londis, which is reflected in our sponsoring initiatives like Ireland’s Fittest Family.”

Cooraclare National School Principal, Martina Hehir said, “Memories were made in our school today that will last a lifetime. I want to thank Londis for organising this unique event and I want to thank Davy for sharing with our children his passion and expertise. It was an amazing success and undoubtably will be at the top of the memory bank of the experiences of their days spent in Cooraclare National School.”

Radio Beams – At 95 Paddy Hynes from Carron is a sharp as razor.

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Radio Beams show this Tuesday at 3.30 it with 95 year old Paddy Hynes from the Burren. Paddy is legendary around Clare and other parts. As he has a razor sharp mind.
He has dozens of recitation’s and songs.
He talks about his birth and the death of his only child and his wife. Yes he still drives and travels out.
Tune in to www.rcb.ie Tuesday at 3.30

Community Unity

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To start us off this week we have Carmen Cronan organiser of Clare Garden Festival at the Ennis Show Grounds this coming weekend. Brenda with this weeks Community Diary of events for the area and surroundings. James speaks to members of West Clare Taekwondo Club Wictoria Abram, Odin McNulty, Luke Moriarity and Ciara Wealeans of the West Clare Taekwondo Club ahead of next weeks European Championships in Romania.

Congella McGuire heritage officer at Clare County Council who helps local heritage groups develop heritage projects.

Next is Natalie, Joanne and Sue from Seal Rescue Ireland which works with volunteers around the coast to perform seal rescues, rehabilitaion and after being given the seal of approval released back into the sea.
Finishing off with Keith Enright founder of ASD Ireland head office in Limerick, which provides socially inclusive activities for people with autism and support to their families.

RCB Sports Show

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In this his weeks RCB Sports Show Adrian chats with Nicholas Rynne and Seamus Hayes on all things GAA. We discuss round 1 of the Munster Hurling Championships held in Cusack Park this Sunday and also Saturday nights Clash with Limerick and Clare in the Munster SFC semi final in Limerick. We also look back at all the Clare GAA games in minor and U20’s this week to round off a great evening of sport on the RCB sports show.

Stay up to date and leave any comments or opinion on the RCB Sports Facebook page.

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

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Mikey’s Mix

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Mikey’s Mix on the air every Friday live from 2:30pm with your dancing shoes on and ready. You’ll be in for a serious mix of music from classics to new music and even remixes which you wont hear anywhere else only on Mikey’s mix. Repeated Friday evenings at 8pm .

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The Genealogy Show – Stephen Morse, One step tool for strategies for Genealogy Research

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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.


Paulines Poems

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What better way to unwind than to join the Craol 2018 award winning show with Pauline Skehan and friends for poetry, chat and song. An accomplished poet, Pauline is joined weekly by Rob Hopkins and makes for an enjoyable half hour show.

Radio Beams – Mark Helmore of the Flaggy shore in Clare.

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Radio Beams show this week is with well know Mark Helmore who lives in Mount Vernon on the Flaggy Shore in New Quay.

Mark is the owner of one of the older houses in Clare and renovated in the last 20 years. Where he rents it out to families on short holidays.
Seamus Heaney was a regular visitor before he died. He wrote a wonderful poem about it.
Tune in Tuesday 3.30 to www.rcb,ie and repeated on Thursday.


Community Unity

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Trish McNamara from Clare Leader Forum speaks about the problems that PA service cuts have made which can lead to isolation even for moderately disabled people and the Big Rally on Monday 24th in O Connell Square, Ennis on the 24th April.

Padraig has the Community Diary of events for the area.
Kevin Heapes speaks about the Zambian Judo club connection to West Clare Judo Club.
Teressa speaks to Tara Dunacheson a loop head small tour operator, then Evelyn Moriarty from Limerick Astronomy Club on the upcoming Dark Sky night in association with Kilbaha School this Friday and Teresa visits Halla Eoin Kilbaha on an Arts and Crafts day.

[Closed]RCB Have a Vacancy for Production Assistant CE Position

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Application Details

DOONBEG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

Ref: #CES-2276831

RCB, Kilkee, Dough, County Clare, Ireland

No of positions: 1

Hours:19.5 hours per week

Community Employment Programme Rates

Published On: Published On: 17 Apr 2023

Closing On:Closing On: 29 May 2023

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

More information on Jobs Ireland where you can register interest. Alternatively contact a case officer in your local Intreo Centre.

Job Description

Assist with production of radio programmes; implement programming schedule; on-air presenting; audio editing; desk operation.
This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.

[Closed]RCB Have a Vacancy for Communications Technician CE Position

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Application Details

DOONBEG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

Ref: #CES-2276825

RCB, Kilkee, Dough, County Clare, Ireland

No of positions: 1

Hours:19.5 hours per week

Community Employment Programme Rates

Published On: Published On: 17 Apr 2023

Closing On: Closing On: 15 May 2023

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

More information on Jobs Ireland where you can register interest. Alternatively contact a case officer in your local Intreo Centre.

Job Description

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.

Studio desk operation, digital editing, archiving audio, news reading, outside broadcast sound operation, location recording, research for various programmes, interviews, documentaries, computer file management, particularly audio files.

RCB Sports Show

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In this weeks RCB Sports Show Adrian chats with Seamus Hayes on all things GAA. We chat about the Clare Under20’s and Minor success in both Football and Hurling and Sunday’s Clash between the Clare ladies Footballers and Kildare in Parnell Park this Sunday. We chat about the Women’s Six Nation’s clash with Italy. Later in the show Adrian chats with Jenna Murphy from the Clare Minor Team on all ladies sports local, County and National. We also have special show on the rise and journey of the Clare Ladies Minor Football team leading up to their Munster Final Clash with Cork in Mallow next Wednesday evening, written and narrated by Jenna Murphy followed by the RCB Sports News to round off and great week of sports.

Stay up to date and leave any comments or opinion on the RCB Sports Facebook page.

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


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The Genealogy Show – Irish Reproductive Loans and Irish Ancestry

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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.


Paulines Poems

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What better way to unwind than to join the Craol 2018 award winning show with Pauline Skehan and friends for poetry, chat and song. An accomplished poet, Pauline is joined weekly by Rob Hopkins and makes for an enjoyable half hour show.

Radio Beams-Michael McTigue,Nicolas Rynne, and Louie Griffin talking about the unveiling of late Michael McTuige statue world champion from Kilmona

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Radio Beams show this weeks honours Mike McTigue World light heavy weight boxing champion.
A monument was unveiled on 18th of March at his native parish Kilmona . Speakers are cousins Mike McTigue, and Nicholas Rynne. Also we have 15 year old All Ireland Champ Louie Griffin from Kilfenora Boxing Club.
Tune in Tuesday 3.30pm on www.rcb.ie.

Community Unity – with guests James Fennelly, Monica Duggan ,Keiron , Tanya Liddle , David ,Paul and Clarissa, John Rattigan.

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Our early bird roving reporters visited Kilrush Farmers Market last Thursday morning where they met stall holders Monica Duggan , Tanya Liddle , Kieron, Trevor and John from The Brothers of Charity, Flower seller David Kelly, and James Fennelly from West Clare Mental Health Association.

Clare County Museum items. Photograph by John Kelly.

Brenda has the community diary highlighting event around the area. Teresa invited Paul and Clarissa into the studio while visiting Loop Head to talk about what is known as Geocaching a hobby which arose with the digital revolution, and Mairead speaks to John Rattigan from Clare Museum in Ennis.

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ZAMDA IRELAND NEWSLETTER APRIL 2023

Happy Easter!.
Greetings to all our friends, supporters, donors – agus gach einne eile freisin!

|A Zamda newsletter is long overdue – we have lots of news to share so please open up and read on!

The Zambians are Coming! The Zambians are coming!

Zamda has welcomed over four hundred visitors to Sables, Sables Nua, Kangombe and Chileya over the last eighteen years. The visitors come, do great work and then leave. It often dawned on us that the traffic was all one-way, that Sables Nua youngsters never got a chance to travel in the opposite direction and so a dream was born – that representatives of Sables Nua would travel to Ireland, for a holiday, for an experience of a lifetime.

Now that dream has become a reality – the first, of many, we hope, visitors from Sables Nua will arrive in Ireland in late April for a two-week visit to Ireland.

With the help of Fr. Jude McKenna and support from Judo Ireland a judo club was started in SablesNua by Sergeant Gabriel “Gabby” Kunda, Zambia Police, former Zambian International Judo Player.

Judo Ireland sent some coaches, judokas and tatami (mats) to Kabwe to assist with the setting up of the club and Sensei Gabby travelled to Ireland. Judo Ireland invited Gabby to return and to bring his judokas with him.

Unfortunately, Covid-19 struck and Sensei Gabby died but the invitation still stood and on April 24 ,a team of 11 judokas and their coach will travel to Ireland.

This is made possible by the incredible generosity of donors and sponsors in Ireland, and beyond. Míle buíochas daoibh go léir.

* The group will visit schools, talk about Zambia and demonstrate judo.

* The group will visit judo clubs in Wexford, Cork, Clare and Dublin.

* Will visit historical sites.

* Will meet with officials of the Zambians in Ireland Association including Hitra Shakanungu, former Zambian International judoka now resident in Ireland.

* Will participate in a tournament – West Clare Open in Clare.

* Will participate in Coaching Course with Japanese Sensei Iura Sensei (8 Dan) in Dublin School of Judo.

* Will attend a number of sporting events including League of Ireland Soccer and Leinster Senior Hurling Championship.

We hope that this is only the first of such visits and plans are already afoot for a visit by some of our soccer players in the not too distant future!