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Community Unity

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On today’s community unity where we talk all things community we are joined by Cllr Cillian Murphy a great friend of the Station here at Kilkee and we would like to thank him and Clare County Council for their continued support of us and the work that we do. Cillian is in to tell us about the events taking place in Kilkee for Christmas by the sea 2021.
Sadhbh Smyth also tells us about the treasure hunt taking place as part of the festivities. We also hear the material pulled together for the recent Craol awards and our award winning shows Tune in for the Tunes with Brian Clohessy and Let Erin Remember. Tom Nugent from the Killimer Local History Group is in the studio to chat about a virtual book launch ‘Living on the Wild Atlantic Way Through a Lens’ taking place in Killimer parish. We also hear some clips from the archives ‘Flanagan’s Shenanigans’ which are sure to entertain.

The West Coast Rock Show

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The West Coast Rock Show is exclusively broadcast on RCB Radio, playing some of the latest and hottest new and classic rock bands. Presented and produced by Stuart Green, the show brings together old and new rock tracks and aims to give information on the rock music scene in the West of Ireland. The show is available on podcast and will rock out on Saturdays between 5 and 6pm and repeated on Tuesdays between 8 and 9pm. Message the show on Facebook

Reflections

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The programme was recorded whilest observing social distancing rules.
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.

The Genealogy Show – Christmas recommendations Publications and sources – Series 14 Episode 33

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Produced By: Lorna Moloney
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. Pauline is joined today by Jasna Vukasovic, Frances Daly, Julia Wright and Rob Hopkins.

Community Unity Mairead Maggie James Nuala Conway Pat Hynes Anne Marie Flanagan

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On Community Unity today where we discuss all things community, our first live guest Ann Marie Flanagan from Clare Leader Forum is in the studio to talk about the Empower on line celebratory and solidarity concert marking International Day of disabled people with the theme ‘Fighting for the rights in a post covid era’. Ann Marie talks about the disabled younger people who continue to be deprived of their liberty in nursing homes across our nation. Ann Marie also talks about the work of Clare Leader Forum and advocates for societal change to ensure the contributions of disabled persons are recognised and facilitated to reach their full potential. Also today we hear from Alan Finn about a concert coming up on 3 December in Teach Cheoil Kilrush. Nuala Shannahan from Doonbeg Community Development tells us about a commemoration to mark the 80th anniversary of the RAF Sunderland Plane Crash taking place on 5th December on Doughmore Beach. Our next live guest is Denis Hynes, FAI County Development Officer telling us about the Beat the Streets 5 a side soccer tournament finals in Kilrush astro turf, taking place on Friday evening for young people.

Radio Beams – Tom Nestor is 88yrs

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Radio Beams this weeks show is with 88 yrs old Tom Nestor born in Cahaska Maurices Mill. Worked most of his life driving for the Clare County Council and on Saturday with Jack Daly driving in Ennis. He was married for 50 yrs before his late wife passed away. Tom and his wife loved to dance and visited many halls and marquees in Clare and beyond. Tom now lives in Ennis. Tune in Tuesday 3.30pm www.rcb.ie

Reflections

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This week’s show celebrates the forthcoming Feast Day of St. Andrew Apostle, looking at his prominent position as cornerstone of the Orthodox Christian Church and founder of the See of Byzantium. Also we will look at his status as patron saint of Scotland and the legend linked with the arrival of his relics in the 6th century. There will also be music associated with his feast day plus the regular contributions by Kathleen Ryan and Anne Marie Harte.


The West Coast Rock Show

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The West Coast Rock Show is exclusively broadcast on RCB Radio, playing some of the latest and hottest new and classic rock bands. Presented and produced by Stuart Green, the show brings together old and new rock tracks and aims to give information on the rock music scene in the West of Ireland. The show is available on podcast and will rock out on Saturdays between 5 and 6pm and repeated on Tuesdays between 8 and 9pm. Message the show on Facebook

Mikey’s Mix

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Mikey’s Mix on the air for Friday’s from 2:30pm, stay tuned for a treat. Where you 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).

Mikey's Mix

The Genealogy Show – Overcoming Research Brickwalls – Series 14 Episode 32

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We have an exciting series planned for 2022 and it will concentrate on ‘Overcoming research brickwalls’, so here is the introduction to the shows today.

Produced By: Lorna Moloney
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

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On Community Unity today where we discuss all things community, we announce events, courses, concerts and activities occurring throughout our area. We hear from CEO Sean Moynihan on the campaign to leave no one alone this Christmas. We hear from Patricia Rickard Clarke, Safeguarding Ireland Chairperson, on the recent inaugural awareness day on Adult Safeguarding. We also hear about other domestic abuse support being rolled out to 220 salons in County Clare. Caroline Garven the Superintendent Veterinary inspector for Department of Agriculture also informs us about Animal Health Awareness week.

Radio Beams – Noirin Lynch

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Radio Beams show this week is with Noirin Lynch who is Director at FCJ Spirituality House, Spanish Point. 4 doors up from the Armada Hotel.
Noirin is currently developing the 13 bed centre to hold day long sessions for the community on varies issues.
Noirin is also an accomplished singer and has a number of recording to her credit.
On the show she sings a beautiful song.
Tune in Tuesday 3.30pm www.rcb.ie

Reflections

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The programme was recorded whilest observing social distancing rules.
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.