Category Archives: Community Interest

From Claire to Clare

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Join Claire and Florent, a family who for 6 months settled in West Clare with their two children as they take us on their journey of cultural discovery and through their own experiences, explore the fascinating contrasts between life in France and Ireland, offering fresh perspectives on the Emerald Isle.
Each episode takes listeners on a cultural exploration, diving into topics like daily life, traditions, the school system, music, and much more. Whether you’re a local, an expat, or simply curious about the world beyond your doorstep, their stories and conversations promise to inform and inspire.

From Claire to Clare : Episode 1

From Claire to Clare : Episode 2 Language

From Claire to Clare : Episode 3 – Schools

From Claire to Clare : Episode 4 – Schools Part 2

From Claire to Clare : Episode 5 Language Part 2

From Claire to Clare : Episode 6 – Discover Ireland

From Claire to Clare : Episode 7 – Daily Life

From Claire to Clare : Episode 8 – Music

Radio Beams – Hillary Gilmore on her art supported by her son Shane.

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Radio Beams this week is mother and son Hillary Gilmore and her son Shane .This week we are speaking to them about over 50 years of Hillary work. In the well know magazine called The Other Clare.First published by the Shannon Archaeological and Historical Society in 1977.
Hilary was born in Galway and studied art and illustration in Dublin.
In fairness to Hillary she has created illustrations of most of the archeaological sites around Clare.

Community Unity – Tomas, Kateryna, Robbie Brown , Ruth Morrow.

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This week on Community Unity , Teresa was out and about into Loophead over the Bank Holiday and meets Potato and Capuchino, a couple of alpacas from flyingalpaca at the Lighthouse.
Querrin native Robbie Browne launches a fundraiser at Keanes Bar this Friday, 9th May from 9PM in aid of the old Schoolhouse refurbishment. Meanwhile in the area this Sunday afternoon, 11th May the Querrin Regatta returns to Querrin Pier with races starting at 2:30PM..
Audrey has the Community Diary of Events. Kateryna starts her work experience this week, and steps into the studio to make her radio debut.
Next up, Ruth Morrow , Respiratory Nurse Specialist with the Asthma Society of Ireland sheds light on the illness, offering tips and information for sufferers and carers. Tomás has another in depth review, this week delving into ‘The Rings of Power’ a new series airing on Amazonvideo.

The Genealogy Show – More Than a Name The Fitzgeralds and the Making of Ireland.

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Presenters:James Gill, Rory Dillane, Lucy Ryan, Ken Bula
Producer:Lorna Moloney

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.

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Radio Beams – Festival of Finn with Gerry Kennedy and Nadia.

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Radio Beams show this week is with two well know people Nadda Hyder and Gerard Kennedy who are part of the team organising the 40th Festival of Finn.
Starting on Thursday evening, launched by Corofin native Kenneth O Halloran who is a world renowned international photographer.
The Festival runs from Thursday 1st of May to Monday 5th. Jammed packed with family things to do, including the World Stone Throwing Championship on the Sunday. Monday 5th includes a fancy dress and then lark in the lake.

Community Unity featuring Rob Hopkins , and Hilary Gleeson.

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To start us off today , Hilary Gleeson is on the line from Kilrush Community Group & Volunteer Expo Kilrush taking place this Saturday the 3rd of May at Kilrush Community Centre From 1 PM to 3 PM, explore exciting opportunities to get involved in the community , featuring amongst others presentations from the Clare Volunteer Centre and the Clare Sports Partnership.
Rob Hopkins is in the studio with news on an upcoming concert at Monmore Chapel to
include Emma Karon , Morgan Rohan , Querrin Choir, Crack’d Spoon Dancers between 3pm and 5pm and a talk on a lesser know saint, St. Canera.
Saint Cannera (also known as Conaire or Cainder) was an Irish holy woman who lived in solitude and spiritual exile. Saint Cannera visited Scattery Island while she is mentioned in the Life of St. Senan, where she is described as having had a vision of all the monasteries in Ireland with a tower extending to the heavens, the highest was on Scattery Ireland which led to her to her refuge there. Saint Senan founded the monastic settlement on Scattery Island.

To round up Audrey has this weeks Community Diary of events for the area.
With Teresa Jackson , Audrey Spendlove , Chris Behan.


The Genealogy Radio Show – In the Shadow of the cross; 1916 and the first steps to independence.

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Presenters:James Gill, Rory Dillane, Lucy Ryan
Producer:Lorna Moloney

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.

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Radio Beams – Rose Moloney at 90 lives Independently

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Radio Beams show this Tuesday 3.30pm is with well known Rose Moloney.From Caherluck almost half way between Corofin and Ruan .
Rose is 90yrs. Very bright and alert. She goes to on the rural bus to Ennis. Then on another day goes to Lisdoonvarna day care centre. She loves it.
Tune in Tuesday 3.30pm and repeated on Thursday at 4:40pm.

Community Unity with Teresa, Audrey and James with Tomas Walsh.

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This week is International Dark Sky Week.
Audrey has the Community Diary of events for the Area.
RCB Volunteer Tomas Walsh steps back in time to delve into the original H.G.Wells story of The War of the Worlds one of the most influential sci-fi stories ever written.

The 4-mile run/walk ‘Run For Mick’ road race event is happening this Sunday, 27th April at 12 noon in Doonbeg, registrations are open now , see the St John’s Athletic Club facebook page for current info, alternatively register through the Eventmaster website directly until registraion close on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, at 6:00 PM sharp.

The Genealogy Show – Eggs and insights; The when, where and why of Easter.

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Presenters: James Gill, Rory Dillane, Lucy Ryan, Ken Bula.
Producer:Lorna Moloney

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.

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Radio Beams – Jim Page singer song writer over 50 years.

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Radio Beams show today is with well known singer song writer Jim Page (JimPage.net). Lives in Seattle USA. He comes on tour to Ireland. Christy Moore sings a few of his songs.
Saturday 19th April he is playing at The Westbridge Main St, Leagard North Miltown Malbay (see link above). On stage before he performs are a number of local acts supporting.
Tune in every Tuesday at 3.30pm, and Repear Thursday at 5:30pm

Community Unity – Tomas Walsh, Ailish Connolly.

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Teresa travels into the Loop head to meet Ailish Connolly at Kilbaha Gallery and discovers a curious new in house Kilbaha Gallery publication ‘Smashing It in the Art Industry’, available as an e-book or physical form paperback from Kilbaha Gallery website. The book delves into various aspects of getting started in the art industry for art as a career , Ailish tells us about it today.
Audrey has the Community Diary of events and to round off , in the studio is Tomás Walsh , dedicated weekly volunteer at the station, who is developing skills to create, record, and assemble his own shows, refining and enhancing his skills week on week, he now knows enough to prepare his own programming.
With Teresa Jackson , Chris Behan, and Audrey Spendlove.

The Genealogy Show – Power in Ireland, Anglican Ascendancy and the Popery Laws.

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Presenters:James Gill, Rory Dillane, Ken Bula
Producer:Lorna Moloney

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.

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Radio Beams – ICA 80 years old hear from Mary O Halloran and Bridie Rosengrave.

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Radio Beams show this week is with two well known Irish Country Women’s Association activists Mary O Halloran and Bridie Rosengrave.Who celebrate 80 years of the the ICA.Mary has served at national level for some time.
Both talk about the origins of the ICA and the many changes over the decades.
Still trying to grow the organisation.ICA has many benefits in supporting women in the locality.
Tune into www.rcb.ie 3.30pm Tuesday or Thursday 5:30pm

Community Unity with featuring Evaleen Whelton.

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On Community Unity today we have Evaleen Whelton, founder of AUsome Training. Eveleen believes that autism is a natural neurological variation to be celebrated, not fixed. She champions Autistic-led, neurodiversity training through AUsome Training, which is in contrast to traditional practices that would take a more standardized approach which can overlooks individual sensitivities.
Audrey follows on with the weekly Community Diary of Events roundup for the region.
With Teresa Jackson, Chris Behan on sound, and Audrey Spendlove.

Radio Beams – Llewyn Maire Savage Craic

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Radio Beams show this week is well known Llewyn Marie from Ballyvaughen on the Cork Screw Hill. Llewyn Marie is originally from the USA came with a friend .Both have Irish roots along with Welsh roots.
They set up a company called Savage Craic where Savage Craic is cultivating environments conducive to change–queering guts and fermenting lifeways.
Tune in to Radio Beams every Tuesday at 3.30PM.

Community Unity

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In the studio today are Ennis musicians Mark Sexton and John Killeen, two of the three which makes up the group ‘The Invisible Conductor’. John has a floating recording studio in London where he records his music.
Audrey has the Community Diary.
Teresa heads over to the Diamond Rocks to say hello to Margaret Haugh, with the recent refurbishment complete, the stunning venue is now hosting wedding functions which is has been redesigned to accommodate up to 200 guests and is situated in a stunning location overlooking the bay, now open and taking bookings.

The Genealogy Show – Diving through the databases; a guide to your families hidden story.

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Presenters: James Gill, Rory Dillane, Lucy Ryan
Producer: Lorna Moloney.

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.

Clans and Surnames Website
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Radio Beams – David Saunders concert remembering Pat Costollo fundraiser for Cahercalla hospice.

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Radio Beams show this week is with well know David Saunders. He plays with a number of groups and especially the Shaskeen Band.Wonderful fiddle player and had recent CD launch.
David is hosting a big concert in the Old Ground on April 3rd with friends. In memory of his great friend Pat Costello. Multi talented musician and and had a great wit.RIP Pat.
All funds will go to Cahercalla Community Care

Community Unity with guests Anna Swisher and Roisin Horgan

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We start off this week with Anna Swisher from CLDC.ie who in partnership with FoodCloud are running a series of two workshops from 1st April , Thrive Together: Community Solutions for Food Waste which aims to reduce food waste through community exchange while highlighting food sharing projects around the county.

Next: Audrey has the Community Diary of events for the area.
In this weeks visit to Citizens Information Kilrush Teresa meets Roisin Horgan to discuss sick pay and illness benefits to cover employed people.

With Chris Behan, Teresa Jackson , and Audrey Spendlove.