Radio Beam – Shirley Callaghan Singer Song Writer.

Radio Beams show this week is with well know artist Shirley Callaghan (Musician / Song Writer) is the guest this week. Shirley is from Shannon and but was born in London. She has written a number of songs and has been recorded.
Shirley Callaghan plays gigs with others like David Slattery in various places .
Tune in to RCB every Tuesday at 3:30pm and repeat Thursday 4:30pm

Community Unity with guests Felicity Hayes McCoy , and James Fennelly

Lily De Silva reaches out across Dingle penninsula to speak to Felicity Hayes McCoy after the October publication of her novel ‘The Booksellers Gift’ Felicity will be in Ennistymon on Wednesday 20th of November for tea , cake and book signing at Banner Books Ennistymon.
Padriag has the Community Diary of events covering most the region.
James Fennelly, peer co-ordinator with The Light house Mental Health Asociation is in the studio with encouragement over the winter season for people who are more sensitive to the darker winter months, generally known as Seasonal affective disorder(SAD), James has motivational and well being advice to help soften the landing.
With Teresa , Chris and Padraig.


The Genealogy Show – Parish Registers Explored and Websites Government.

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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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.

The Genealogy Show – All Saints and All souls Day

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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Community Unity – with guests Valerie Leonard, Claire Kelly

Christmas Craft & Food market at Querrin School House will be held on Sunday November 24th from 2pm-5pm with local food vendors and craft stalls.
As part of ‘Science Week’ The Irish Dolphin and Whale Group will be on stage over at the Cultúrlann Sweeney this Friday, November 15th with a multimedia presentation of Can We Speak Whale ? IDWG are also running drop in open days at the Kilrush centre on 10th , 16th , 17th of November from 11-3pm see link for more info.In the mean time, tomorrow Wednesday 13th November the IDWG have a set of live stream webinars HERE back to back from 6PM entitled ‘PHOTO ID’ and ‘Acoustics’.

Community Unity with guests Diarmuid Keane , and Sharon Meaney.

Sharon Meaney from The Clare Volunteer Centre keeps us up to date with the happenings around the Volunteer centre Community Events and Training Calendar.
Dermot joins us from St. Senan’s Kilkee highlighting the Club 400 draw on the 15th December which is limited to 400 tickets only with many great prizes. Tickets are available through the website.

The Genealogy Show – Halloween

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 – John Lynch on Community building

Radio Beams show Tuesday at 3.30 pm is with well know John Lynch .Born in Oxford in the UK .Came by chance to live in Doonbeg 15 yrs ago.
John has a lot of experience living and working in Community groups in the UK.aS John says it does take a lot of commitment to work and live in a community group with objectives .
Tune in to www.rcb.ie at 3.30 pm Tuesday and Rpt Thursday at 4:30pm

Community Unity featuring Fiona O Malley , Mary Keane.

Today, Fiona O’Malley speaks about the live online internet counceling services offered by Turn2me.
Chris brings back some good news from the 2024 CRAOL awards ceremony in Dundalk.
Padraig has the Community Diary of events for the area, and Teresa is out and about to visit Mary Keane at Halla Eoin for the low down on upcoming events , with news of a passing sleigh stop around Christmas, on the 8th November Limerick Astronomy Club will be at the centre.

Kilkee Arts Festival: Dr. Claire O’Callaghan – “The Value Of Sisters’ affections: There is nothing like it in this world.”: Re-examining Charlotte and Emily Brontë


Kilkee Arts Festival: Charlotte Brontë ~ Walking The Invisible

Kilkee Civic Trust Recorded Archive⤤

We bring you further news of the Kilkee Arts Festival 2024.
The festival honours: Charlotte Brontë ~ Walking The Invisible ~ 1854 to 2024 ~ 170 Years later.
It will be hosted on Friday, 13th & Saturday, 14th & Sunday, 15th September 2024.
The venue is: Cultúrlann Sweeney, O’Connell Street, Kilkee, Co. Clare V15 P960
The complete festival programme details are attached below.
Admission to the entire programme of festival events is FREE of Charge.
A donations box will be available, throughout the festival, to assist the Kilkee Civic Trust in defraying essential and necessary expenses; which is In keeping with the Kilkee Civic Trust long-standing custom, for the Summer Talks Series & annual Arts In Focus evening, each year.







Radio Beams – Rita Kierce ran for Ireland.

Radio Beams show this week is well know international athlete Rita Kierce who lives in Kilnaboy but born near Miltown Malbay. Rita ran cross country for decades and then in later years runs track.
Rita represented Ireland in New Zealand and Australia and in many countries in the EU.
Rita got cancer in 1990 and was not long married. Had two children 20 years later Rita is back running again with St Mary’s Athletic Club. She also now runs on the track and still winning.

Community Unity featuring Jill O’Connor , Collette , Sharon Meaney and Sarah Clancy

Sharon Meaney from The Clare Volunteer Centre outlines the services offered to volunteers and organistaions alike, the centre acts as a volunteer hub for registered users to connect volunteers with a relevant organisaton appropriate to the registrant.

Jill O’Connor from Loop Head Rowing Club is in the studio following the completion of the “Five Pilots” , a community boat build project.The St. Ayles Skiff was officially launch last week in Carrigaholt. The Loop Rowing Club is currently open to new members see link for details.
Teresa attended the Connect Cafe in Milltown Malbay at the Collette from Money Advice and Budgeting Service , a free service which can advise on personal budgeting and planning advice to keep yourself out of arrears, and financialy in good health. Clare Office: 0818072470 9-8pm Mon-Fri. Outreach every second Wednesday at the Family Resource Centre in Kilrush, Please contact before hand.
Padraig has the Community Diary of events for the area.
Padraig Sarah Clancy co-ordinator of Clare PPN and poet and is performing at the Banner Books open mic, reads some of her poetry.

The Genealogy Show – The Nation of Barretts

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 – Hons}MSc FGS senior Engineering Geologist Eileen Thompson.

Radio Beams show this week is with Eileen Thomas BSc(Hons)MSc,FGS Senior Engineering Geologist.
Born in Scotland. Started work in printing in London. Due to serious discrimination between men and women. In conditions and pay she started on the road to doing night classes.
Which finally lead Eileen to been a Geologist now based in Slieve Aughty mountains between Clare and Galway. Where she works from.
Tune in to www.rcb.ie Tuesday 3.30pm repeated Thursday 4:30pm.

The Genealogy Show – Methods of Doing Your Family Tree

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 – Clare Older People Council Expo with Marge O Callaghan PRO,Kelly Slatter, Maurice Harvey.

Radio Beams show this week is with the Clare Older People’s Council Marge O Callaghan PRO,Kelly Slattery staff member of Clare C.C. and Maurice Harvey Chairperson. An EXPO on Health and Wellbeing.Held in Treacy West County Hotel in Ennis.
Where there were stalls from around the county. 600 people turned up.
Tune in Tuesday 3.30pm and repeat on Thursday at 4:30pm.