Pupils from third class and above, were trained by RCB Volunteer Trainer Melissa McMahon and Producer Sallyann Marron to use recording equipment, and were then set with the task of asking parents, grandparents, friends and neighbours in their communities – how they used to play when they were children. The pupils came from Annagh National School, Coore National School, Kilmihil National School, Querrin National School, Clohanes National School and Gaelscoil Ui Choimin in Kilrush.
The project has been a huge success, with children finding out the intricacies of pegging tops, spinning tops, pitching quaids and marbles, to name but a few. They have also found out about the amount of (unpaid!) work carried out by their parents and grandparents as they helped out on family farms and businesses. There was no such thing as pocket money, children were just expected to pitch in with the rest. Similarly, summer holidays consisted of turning turf, making hay and harvesting vegetables. It wasn’t all hard work though and there are fantastic tales from people as they reminisce about growing up. No matter what generation they are, all had fond memories of Christmas and Santa coming to visit!
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The Genealogy Show : Series 7, Episode 5, Clans and Surnames, surnames and sources Brian Boru to Modern Times
Lorna Moloney’s doctoral thesis, ‘From Gaelic Lordship to English Shire: The MacNamaras of Clare, c.1259-1603′, is being supervised by Professor Steven Ellis. Lorna’s academic profile can viewed at http://nuigalway.academia.edu/LornaMoloney. She 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.
Lorna received her Certificate for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG) in Dallas in March 2015.
Paulines Poems 18/10/17
What better way to unwind than to join the brilliant Pauline Skehan and friends for poetry, chat and song. An accomplished poet, Pauline is joined weekly by various friends to make for an enjoyable half hour show Pauline with Rob, James, John and Mary brown
I Haven’t a Clue 18/10/17
Magazine items, in the news. music , Interviews , Rose Keane presents, with Mike Curran, James Flannagan, interview with singer songwriter Riona Moore.
RCB Sports Show 18/10/17
On this RCB Sports Show, we review the Clare Senior Hurling Championship Final draw plus hear from Sixmilebridge Manager John O’Meara & Clooney-Quin Manager Fergie O’Loughin, we review the Clare Senior Football Championship semi-finals plus hear from Martie McMahon after KIB victory over Cratloe, we also hear from Naomh Eoin Manager David Russell after qualifying for County Junior Final, James Sexton gives us the local athletics results, Robert Clancy will round up the local Clare Soccer results, we review the Clare Camogie Senior Championship final victory for Inagh-Kilnamona with Manager Margaret Lafferty & Captain Siobhan Lafferty
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RCB Sports Show Outside Broadcast : Doonbeg V Banner in the Clare Junior B Football Championship Final replay from Milltown Pitch
RCB Sports Show radio commentary of Doonbeg V Banner in the Clare Junior B Football Championship Final replay from Miltown Pitch on Saturday October 14th 2017 with Paul Kenny on commentary.
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Radio Beams – Silences and Voices
From the 4 corners of Clare. Full of colour, life, fun, human stories of conquests, and achievements. From all walks of life in Clare.
Dermot brings a unique inside to people activities and life in Clare.
Not afraid to challenge the norms, asks the hard question and bring humour to the story.
Dermot covers stories that never may get air time on any station and his relaxed way of finding out the issues that bother people. Listeners from all ages and back round find his tones easy listening.
You can tune in each Tuesday at 3.30 and repeated on a Friday.
What’s On 12/10/17
A 30 minute live Thursday broadcast highlighting some of the main events taking place
around the county and beyond. Live interviews, sports analysis,
entertainment news, good banter and more. Donnie Dillon, John O’Boyle,
Suzanne Dillon and Antonio Cebas will keep you entertained and informed with what’s going on.
Enable Music Show
Presented on alternate weeks, the Enable gang bring you the very best music mix. Pat Lynch, Chimmy Browne play everything from Luke Kelly to Britney.
The Genealogy Show Episode 4 series 7:Galway Surnames and Ancestral legacies.
Lorna Moloney’s doctoral thesis, ‘From Gaelic Lordship to English Shire: The MacNamaras of Clare, c.1259-1603′, is being supervised by Professor Steven Ellis. Lorna’s academic profile can viewed at http://nuigalway.academia.edu/LornaMoloney. She 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.
Lorna received her Certificate for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG) in Dallas in March 2015.
Coming up at the Culturlann Sweeney
Coming up at the Culturlann Sweeney
Friday October 13th
Chris Wood 8pm
Tickets €20
Hollow Point, his chilling ballad of the shooting of Jean Charles Menezes, won a BBC Folk Award (he’s won six.) and emphatically secured Wood’s place as a serious speech-master for the unofficial history of England.
Dates for the diary.
November 1st @ 7:30 pm Film Club – The Night Of The Hunter
November 10th – Donal Lunny and Mick Hanly.
December 8th – Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh with Donal O’ Connor and Gerry O’ Beirne.
RCB Sports Show preview of the 2017 Clare Senior Hurling County Final Sixmilebridge V Clooney-Quin
On this Special RCB Sports Show we preview the 2017 Clare Senior Hurling County Final Sixmilebridge V Clooney-Quin.
Nicholas Rynne & Mick O’Neill give their analysis of the final plus we hear from Managers & Players of both teams.
Please leave any comments or opinions on our RCB Sport Facebook page or on our twitter account @rcbsport
Coming up at The Culturlann Sweeney
More info at The Culturlann Sweeney website
Dates for the diary
November 1st @ 7:30 pm Film Club – The Night Of The Hunter
November 10th – Donal Lunny and Mick Hanly.
December 8th – Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh with Donal O’ Connor and Gerry O’ Beirne.
I Haven’t a clue 11/10/17
A heady mixture of Magazine items, Health Care, Travel News , Entertainment news and much , much more…
Bandtastic 2017 – From The Miles Creek Bar, Kilkee
RCB Radio presents Bandtastic. The event showcased the musical talents of the young people of South West Clare. Kicking off the show is 18 year old Ian Moloney from Doonbeg. We then have Eoghan McLoughlin, from Carrigaholt followed by Evan Murphy, from Shannon. The final act are the band Foinse, from Kilrush. RCB Radio are committed to supporting local artists, to keep local music alive and to give local people a voice in their community.
Radio Beams – West Clare Childcare Project
From the 4 corners of Clare. Full of colour, life, fun, human stories of conquests, and achievements. From all walks of life in Clare.
Dermot brings a unique inside to people activities and life in Clare.
Not afraid to challenge the norms, asks the hard question and bring humour to the story.
Dermot covers stories that never may get air time on any station and his relaxed way of finding out the issues that bother people. Listeners from all ages and back round find his tones easy listening.
You can tune in each Tuesday at 3.30 and repeated on a Friday.
RCB Sports Show 10/10/17
On this RCB Sports Show we review the Clare Intermediate Hurling Championship Final victory for Kilmaley, James Sexton gives us the local athletics results, Robert Clancy will round up the local Clare Soccer results, we preview the Clare Camogie Senior Championship final with Inagh-Kilnamona Manager Margaret Lafferty & Newmarket Manager Cathal Kilmartin, Ger Troy tells us about Judo Coaching in Kilrush & we round up the sporting week
Listen in every Monday evenings from 6 to 7 pm only on RCB on 92.5 & 94.8FM and online on the Listen Live button at www.rcb.ie
You can leave any comments on our Facebook page RCB Sport or on our twitter account @rcbsport
Whats On 06/10/17
A 30 minute live Thursday broadcast highlighting some of the main events taking place
around the county and beyond. Live interviews, sports analysis,
entertainment news, good banter and more. Donnie Dillon, John O’Boyle,
Suzanne Dillon and Antonio Cebas, assisted at the desk by Padraic
Griffin, will keep you entertained and informed with what’s going on.
The Genealogy Show Episode 3 series 7 : Newfoundland and Irish Ancestral
Lorna Moloney’s doctoral thesis, ‘From Gaelic Lordship to English Shire: The MacNamaras of Clare, c.1259-1603′, is being supervised by Professor Steven Ellis. Lorna’s academic profile can viewed at http://nuigalway.academia.edu/LornaMoloney. She 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.
Lorna received her Certificate for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG) in Dallas in March 2015.
Radio Beams – Toastmasters Ennis
From the 4 corners of Clare. Full of colour, life, fun, human stories of conquests, and achievements. From all walks of life in Clare.
Dermot brings a unique inside to people activities and life in Clare.
Not afraid to challenge the norms, asks the hard question and bring humour to the story.
Dermot covers stories that never may get air time on any station and his relaxed way of finding out the issues that bother people. Listeners from all ages and back round find his tones easy listening.
You can tune in each Tuesday at 3.30 and repeated on a Friday.