Audrey has the Community Diary of events for the West Clare area, next we have Dr. Carel Le Roux joining us to talk about diabetes, and how to manage and treat it effectively.

In this 5 part series, presented by RCB’s Teresa Jackson & Chris Behan, we cover the findings, experiences and perception of those who took part, as well as a summary with Dr Thomas McDermott & Dr Tom Gillespie of NUI Galway in the final episode.
Official RCB page
Tune in on Fridays evening at 7pm on 92.5fm – 94.8fm and Internet live stream
The Genealogy Radio Show
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.
Official RCB page
Tune in on Fridays evening at 7pm on 92.5fm – 94.8fm and Internet live stream
Administration & Accounts
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, innovative in their approach and committed to providing a quality service meeting the needs and priorities of the people we support.
Essential Criteria
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience of office administration including book keeping, financial returns, payroll and computerised sage accounts
• Experience in petty cash system, debtors and creditors and general ledgers, participants payroll, bank reconciliation and revenue returns.
• Ensure set up of employees wages on bank account
• Experience of budgeting and financial record keeping
• Experience of preparing financial reports
• Excellent IT skills including MS Office
• The Administrator will be responsible for preparing the returns and complying with funder procedures including payroll, public procurement and the Purchase Order system.
• Maintain all records as required by POBAL, CnM and RCB
Compliance with the funder’s requirements regarding eligibility of individuals to hold a CSP supported post is set out in the job description, which is available from
All roles are subject to funding continuation.
• Short listing may apply, A panel may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled
• RCB Community Radio Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
• Satisfactory references and Garda vetting will be required.
• Fixed term contract Feb 2025 to December 2025 subject to funding.
This position will be based in RCB – a Community Services Programme based in Kilkee, Co Clare
The person appointed must be eligible under Pobal CSP employment criteria.
Applications (with CV) should be sent to:
Station Manager, South West Clare Community Radio CLG T/A Raidió Corca Baiscinn, Community Centre, Kilkee, Co Clare. V15D276.
Or by email to:
Closing date is :
RCB are contract hosts on behalf of Pobal and funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development
Location: South West Clare Community Radio CLG T/A Raidió Corca Baiscinn, Community Centre, Circular Road , Kilkee, Co Clare.
This position is funded through Pobal and the Department Rural and Community Development.
Main Function
To build partnerships with local community and key target groups, promote and facilitate volunteer participation in the station and design and deliver training aimed at building the confidence and capacity of volunteers to ensure quality programming.
Key Responsibilities of post
OUTREACH:
• Create and foster links with local community groups, schools and other target groups
• Assist with promoting the station in the community and raising visibility.
• Contribute to planning and organising community-focused Station activities.
• help with recruiting and retaining of volunteers
TRAINING:
• in conjunction with the manager Prepare a comprehensive annual training plan
• Researching, identifying, sourcing and applying for training funding from State agencies, local authorities, European and Irish grants etc.
• Design and-deliver a programme of training aimed at building the confidence and capacity of volunteers to ensure quality programming.
• Deliver one to one training and feedback to volunteers when required
• Induct and coordinate and deliver volunteer training
• Coordinate and facilitate work placements
While all members of staff have individual job descriptions they are required to collaborate with all other staff. S/he may be expected to work in different locations and to undertake other duties from time to time including occasional weekend work.
Essentials skills required for this post
• A strong working knowledge of broadcasting, radio production and techniques
Experience of developing, planning and delivering QQI training (with a ‘Train the Trainer’ qualification)
Ability to communicate and work with a diverse range of individuals and organisations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and priorities own work to meet agreed objective
• Ability to work as part of a team
All roles are subject to funding continuation.
• Short listing may apply, A panel may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled
• RCB Community Radio Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
• Satisfactory references and Garda vetting will be required.
• Fixed term contract Feb 2025 to December 2025 subject to funding.
This position will be based in RCB – a Community Services Programme based in Kilkee
The person appointed must be eligible under Pobal CSP employment criteria.
Applications (with CV) should be sent to:
Station Manager, South West Clare Community Radio CLG T/A Raidió Corca Baiscinn, Community Centre, Kilkee, Co Clare. V15D276.
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.
Padraig has the Community Diary of events for the area.
and to round off todays packed show, Mike Howe speaks about this Friday’s (21st Feb.) fundraiser at The Forge Miltown Malbay with
St Josephs GAA , St Joseph’s Secondary School and Miltown Malbay Ladies Football to raise some money to help with pitch development at Spanish Point.See link above for more information.