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KCT 2: Michelle Dillon – Forecasting Ireland’s Weather

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Kilkee Civic Trust – at Cultúrlann Sweeney

Our summer season of weekly Kilkee Civic Trust Talks continues this Wednesday, 12th July at 8 pm

Speaker:

Michelle Dillon


Forecasting Ireland’s weather

Talk Synopsis:


Michelle will give an insight into the world of weather forecasting at Met Éireann, giving an overview of some of Met Éireann’s forecast products and services. Met Éireann is the authoritative voice on meteorology in Ireland,its forecasts and warnings feeding into decisions that need to be taken by key stakeholders such as airport authorities, county councils and in extreme weather, the National Emergency rdination Group. Michelle, a native of Tullycrine, near Kilrush, will afford an insight into the world of weather forecasting at Met Éireann.
FREE of Charge Entry and all are welcome.
Request your KCT E-mail Newsletter / Summer Programme from:

Reflections

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Listen in to Reflections on Sundays at 3:00pm on 92.5-94.8fm and live stream.
A weekly 30-minute space for Christian prayer, song and devotion. It is presented by the Brothers of Charity Group led by Antonio Cebas and joined in by Donnie Dillon, Anne Marie Harte Orla McMahon and Kathleen Ryan It is an invitation to engage in Christian worship through prayer and song, as well as to reflect on the lives of the Saints whose feast day we celebrate.


RBC Sports Show

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 In this weeks RCB Sports Show, Adrian chats with Seamus Hayes and Nicholas Rynne on all things GAA. They discuss last Sunday’s All Ireland Senior Hurling Semi final in Croke Park where Kilkenny defeated Clare in a hard fought battle. Also they chat about the Garry cup Final, local hurling and football finals across Clare, the ladies Camogie and football and of course Ireland’s U20’s Rugby final against France on Friday night. Tune in next Friday night at 7pm or online or live stream on rcb.ie when we chat about the upcoming Clare club hurling and football championships starting soon.

Tune in on Fridays evening at 7pm on 92.5fm – 94.8fm and Internet live stream
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The Genealogy Show – The Hunger Strike of 1981

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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.



Community Unity with guests Mary Egan and Margaret Dillon, Martin McDonnagh,and Jackie Elgar.

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Martin McDonnagh (Clare Traveller Development) on tonights Clare Traveller Showcase Concert at Gór , free entry and open to everyone (over 12’s only) “An evening of music, song & storytelling – a full and lively celebration of Traveller music, song & storytelling.” including musical contributions from Thomas McCarthy, Trisha Reilly, Helen Hutchinson, Thomas O’Halloran and Clare’s Keenan family – Mary Frances, David and Kathleen with Katie Theasby.

Brenda has the Community Diary of Events for the area.

Mary Egan and Margaret Dillon with Doonbeg Drama Group drop into the studio today on a new members drive hosting an open evening at the Igoe Inn on Monday 17th July, and local author , publicher and photographer Jackie Elgar speaks to Padraig.

Kilkee Civic Trust – Patrick Galvin , Pilots on The Shannon.

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Date: Wednesday, 5 th July 2023 at 8pm No. 1 of 9 Talks

Speaker: Patrick Galvin

Talk Title: Pilotage on the Shannon, near Past, Present, and Future

Talk Description: As an island nation, we rely on our ports to facilitate 95% of all imports and exports. Ensuring the safe and efficient movement of ships in and out of our ports is the job of our Maritime Pilots.

Patrick’s talk will be broken into three sections: the near past, the present, and the future possibilities. In the near past, he will be looking at developing critical infrastructures on the Shannon, like Moneypoint and Tarbert power stations and the challenges they posed to the Maritime Pilots who were on the Shannon at the time.

A River Pilot himself; Patrick will expand on the career path to becoming a Pilot, and explain why a Maritime Pilot is necessary and regarded as one of the most critical risk mitigation measures to ensure the safe movement of ships in and out of our ports. Not only will Patrick Galvin tell us all about the ships in Irish Waters, he will also speak about the various types of cargo that our local ports import and export. Then, he will look at the possibilities of what lies ahead, from potential developments on the Shannon Estuary, to how shipping may evolve and explore the potential to see autonomous shipping on the Shannon anytime soon.

About the Speaker: Born and raised on the banks of the Shannon Estuary, in a village called Cappa, just outside the town of Kilrush in Co. Clare. Patrick Galvin is a Class 1 licensed Pilot on the Shannon Estuary. His seagoing career started in 1992 with Arklow Shipping. In 1998 Patrick attended Cork Regional Technical College and attained his 2nd Officers Certificate. Later, he completed Mate/Masters and Masters Unlimited certificates in South Tyneside College (United Kingdom) in 2002 and 2006.

While at sea, he worked for Arklow Shipping, P&O Ferries, and Stena Line, working in various roles on board up to the rank of Master. 11 Patrick Galvin became a Pilot on the Shannon Estuary in 2009. In 2017 he was elected to the position of Chairman of the Association of Marine Pilots of Ireland; in 2021, he was elected Vice President of the European Maritime Pilots Association. A proud Clare Man – Patrick Galvin is the first Irish Vice President of the European Maritime Pilots Association.


Community Unity with special guests Fr.Gerry Kenny, and Marion Honan.

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Fr. Gerry Kenny is in the studio speaking to Mairead about the history and the upcoming 60th anniversary of The Church of The Immaculate Conception and St. Senan in Kilkee.
Brenda has the Community Diary of events for the area.
and Marion Honan with the Kilrush Art Group who meet every Friday in Kilrush Community Centre , exhibition on July 13th at the Kilrush Library.

RCB Sports Show

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In this weeks RCB Sports Show, Adrian chats with Seamus Hayes and Nicholas Rynne on all things in Clare GAA. Seamus & Nicholas chat about their visit to the Clare Cup Final in Kilkishen where O’ Callaghan’s Mills were the victors over Clooney-Quin at the Hamilton Park Centenary celebrations and a look at the Cusack cup final between Brackens and Ennistymon in Corofin tonight. They also discuss Clare ladies IFC Semi Final against Westmeath in Cusack Park this Sunday and they also look back at the Clare Senior Camogie defeat to Cork last weekend. The Show looks at this weekends Senior Hurling Championship Semi Final between Clare and Kilkenny in Croke Park this Sunday to round of the RCB Sports show.
Official Sports Show channel.
Tune in to the 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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Ladies and gentlemen do not forget today to 3p.m. 100% live and listen back tonight 8 pm if you miss it today 🎈🎈😅💚💚.
On today’s show I have big news for you all about my adventures 🤭 and let’s just say there might be a couple of songs to drop the hint in the mix💚🥳🥳🎁🎁🍷🍷🤫😎
Mikey’s Mix

Mikey's Mix

Community Unity

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Today’s Community Unity, Brenda has the community events diary for West Clare and Musicians Bill O’Brien and Sennan make a special visit into the studios for an hour of music and chat, with Brenda, Chris, Padraig and James.

The Genealogy Show – The McGrath Surname

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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.



Radio Beams – Jim Cronin Organic farmer and Tutor from East Clare.

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Radio Beams show this week is with well known Jim Cronin from Bridgetown. He is an organic farmer who grows vegetable and packs them and sells them in Killaloe and Limerick .
Jim is from Ennistymon town,went abroad for a while. Then bought a farm in Loop head . Stayed there for 8 yrs. Then bough a 16 acre farm in Bridgetown.
Jim is in big demand to teach and gives talks.

Comunity Unity – Fionnuala Murnane and Diathy O Connell, Karen J McDonnell , and Emma Troy

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In the studio today with two members of The Kilkee Civic Trust , event organisers Fionnuala Murnane and Diathy O’Connell speak about the new season of Summer Talks kicking off this week with Wednesday’s ‘Pilotage On The Shannon’ and Friday’s festival of local talent , ‘Arts In Focus’ , one of the biggest events of the year in The Culturlann Sweeney events diary.

Following Brenda with the Diary of events for the West Clare area it’s over to Padraig at Banner Books to meet poet Karen J. McDonnell, where on the last Friday of every month Banner Books hosts an open mic evening of poetry and readings.
Brenda and Teresa visit the Kilkee Community Centre for the Crack’d Spoon Summer Drama Camp to meet Bonnie, David and Emma who paint the picture of what Summer Drama Camp is about.

The Hell of The West Triathlon 2023

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RCB Sports was at the Kilkee “Hell of the West” Triathlon on Saturday to capture some of the days video highlights in Kilkee. Over 480 participants took part in the event in what was some early morning challenging weather for the swim.
The Kilkee Hell of the West Triathlon is an Olympic Distance Triathlon which is up and running since 1985 – making it one of the longest continuously running triathlons in Ireland and in the World. Organised by the Limerick Triathlon Club this race traditionally falls on the last weekend in June. Hell of the West starts with 1500m in the relatively calm waters of Kilkee’s Horseshoe Bay, followed by a 44km cycle against the winds of West Clare and a 10km hilly run along the rugged coastline of Loop Head.
Standard Distance National Champs 2023 Hell of the West Results.
Men’s Podium
1st, Ralf Bodamer
2nd, David Higgins
3rd, Anthony O’ Brien
Women’s Podium
1st, Emma O’ Brien
2nd, Deirdre Casey
3rd, Hilary Huges

Reflections

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This week’s ‘Reflections’ marks the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul or Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, a liturgical feast in honour of the martyrdom in Rome of the apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul, which is observed on the 29th of June. This is probably one of the oldest feast days celebrated in the Christian calendar. Together, the two saints are the founders of the See of Rome, through their preaching, ministry and martyrdom there. The day is a solemnity or a feast day of the highest rank
Tune in the Sunday at 3pm on 92.5 & 94.8

RCB Sports Show

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In this weeks RCB Sports Show, Adrian O’ Connor talks to Nicholas Rynne and Seamus Hayes about the Clare Senior Hurlers dominant win over Dublin in Limerick last weekend and look at Clare’s next game, The All Ireland Semi Final with Kilkenny. They chat about the Clare Senior Ladies Football success and their next game against Westmeath in Cusack Park, Ennis. They lads chat about the Finals for the Clare and Cusack cups this weekend and next. They also chat about under age Hurling in Kilkee and the impact of banning all GAA competitions for U12’s that the GAA have discused in the future. You can listen to the RCB Sports Show podcast on RCB.ie under the Sports Show each week.

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

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