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.
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Community Unity
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.
Community Unity – Mairead, Maggie, James with Special Guests Morwena and Kevin Heapes
Today’s Community Unity with Mairead, Maggie, James, Morwena, and Kevin Heapes from Querrin Community Development Group with latest developments on the Querrin School Project. Please note that the advertised meeting is now postponed (see below)
Community Unity
On this week’s Community Unity we discuss all things community, we hear from Pat Sexton from Clare Local Sports Partnership about the Beat the Streets soccer initiative for young boys and girls. There’s another chance to hear about Christy Killeen’s Musings Miscellany, Clare book launch taking place this Thursday evening. We also hear from John Keane about the One Act Doonbeg Drama festival taking place 13th to 15th November.
Community Unity
Todays show featues an interview with Pat Sexton from Clare Sports Partnership , also local community news issues ,music , and recipe of the day.
Community Unity with Mairead, Maggie , James, Brian, and special guests Christy Killeen and James Fennelly
In today’s Community Unity where we discuss all things community, we hear from Christy Killeen about the book launch Musings Miscellany, Clare coming up on November 11th. Sounds like a fun night. Brian Clohessy is in the studio giving us valuable advice on keeping safe and secure now that the evenings are getting darker. James Fennelly from the Lighthouse West Clare Mental Health Association tells us about all the activities taking place in the Lighthouse in the month of November now that the darker nights are drawing in.
Community Unity
This Thursday’s edition includes recipe of the week , with a Hallowe’en slant – Pumpkin Pie.
An interview with Sharon Meaney of Clare Volunteer Centre who are looking for drivers for the latest Shoe Box Appeal. Also as the national blood stock reaches low levels, an appeal is made by the Irish Blood Transfusion Service for blood donation, who are visiting Kilrush today (28.10.21) details here.
An interview with Sharon Meaney of Clare Volunteer Centre who are looking for drivers for the latest Shoe Box Appeal. Also as the national blood stock reaches low levels, an appeal is made by the Irish Blood Transfusion Service for blood donation, who are visiting Kilrush today (28.10.21) details here.
Community Unity
Today on Community Unity we hear about a walkability survey recently undertaken in Kilkee.Brian Clohessy, fresh from hearing the news about his show Tune in for the Tunes receiving a CRAOL award at the weekend, is in to tell us about some community events he attended including a Tractor run and the West Coast Bike ride event both held on Sunday. We also have community announcements and hear about the Hats Off To You campaign for Brain Tumour Awareness week and an appeal from Clare Volunteer Centre looking for volunteers to drive the boxes filled with gifts for those in developing nations as part of the Christmas Shoebox appeal.
Community Unity
This Thursday’s Community Unity live lunch time show will have an interview with James Fennelly from the kilrush Lighthouse and exclusive un released tracks of the forthcoming album from The Ballyea Choir (recorded live in The slatted house (Barn) also music from the voices of RCB cd , plus news items and cooking tips!! please join Stax Green for a mighty hour on local radio.
Cummunity Unity
On this weeks Community Unity we discuss all things community. We are joined live in the studio from John Aston from Astoneco about the brainstorming workshop held by Querrin Community Development Group on the future of the school building. We hear from John Murphy from the West Coast Motorcycle Club to tell us of a bike run to be held on Sunday 24th October in aid of Happy Feet Happy Minds . Another live guest Kim Thittichai and http://www.kimthittichai.com tells us about her exhibition in Culterlann Sweeney and her Sonas Studio situated between the Bridges of Ross and Loop Head Lighthouse. We also hear from Marie Lynch the Director of Junior Entrepreneur Programme that launched for school children. We also hear from David Nagel who recently relaunched West Clare Trophies in Kilkee Community Centre.
Community Unity
Community Unity Thursdays live lunch time show includes interview with George Benn and Anne Flannagan from Ballyea Choir and the recording of a new live CD for the Crumlin childrens research programme. Plus other news/topics and music. Presented by Stax Green.
Community Unity with Mairead, Margaret James and Special Guests Kevin Heapes and Brian Clohessy
On today’s community unity we discuss all things community. We are joined by Kevin Heapes who talks about an upcoming community brainstorming workshop to explore the possibilities of creating a future community space in the former Querrin National School. Brian Clohessy joins us to talk about some exciting community news. Mairead gives an overview of today’s Budget. Also today we have Pat Sexton from Clare Sports Partnership to talk about Buggy Buddies and Men on the Move, two exciting programmes starting today in the area for 6 and 10 weeks (respectively).
Community Unity
Thursdays Community Unity live lunchtime show presented by Stax Green including interview with Pat Sexton from Clare Sports Partnership, also Mental health weeks events in the area. Plus other community news, music, and recipe of the day.
Community Unity
Today on Community Unity where we talk all things community we are joined by Joanne Dillan from the Kilkee Community Playgroundand Astroturf group. We also hear from James Fennelly from the Lighthouse (West Clare Mental Health Association) and hear about the activities taking place in West Clare for Mental Health Week. We also hear from Mary to hear about the Vandeleur Park Runheld every Saturday morning in Vandeleur Forest trail in Kilrush.
Community Unity with Margaret, James and Special Guests – Eanna Ni Lamhna and James Fennelly.
On this week’s Community Unity, we chat all things community. Our guests today include James Fennelly from the Light house (West Clare Mental Health Association) where he tells us of all the events taking place in West Clare for Mental Health week taking place between the 7 and 13 October. We also hear from Eanna Ni Lamhna, a renowned botanist by Profession, and hear about the fun activities planned for National Tree Day (www.treeday.ie) and the importance of native trees in preserving bio-diversity. Eanna is also hosting a guided woodland walk in Vandeleur Walled Gardens & Woods on Saturday 9 October as part of Mental Health week.
Community Unity with Mairead ,Maggie, James, Brian and Guests Jenny Bassett and Barry Williams.
On this week’s Community Unity, we chat all things community. Jenny Bassett tells us about the Dancing Extravaganza taking place on Sunday 26th September on Kilkee Beach. Brian Clohessy gives us an update on Peter Lawless, who on 21st August began his solo non-stop attempt to sail around the world from Kilrush Marina. We also talk to Barry Williams who is
cycling through County Clare as part of the cycle from Mizen Head to Malin Head to raise funds and promote the Cycles Against Suicide initiative.
cycling through County Clare as part of the cycle from Mizen Head to Malin Head to raise funds and promote the Cycles Against Suicide initiative.
New: Community Unity
On this week’s Community Unity, we talk all things community and have music and chat with our guests Ray Lowe and Brian Clohessy. Brian gives us some helpful information about booking bands, DJs, videographers, etc. for weddings and events as Covid-19 restrictions are easing. Ray will be delving into his extensive CD collection before focusing on the all-Ireland GAA final that took place on Saturday between Mayo and Tyrone.