Teresa chats to Lara Grufferty during the setting up for the Autism Family Day last Saturday at the Kilkee Astroturf.
Marcella Casey from employabilityclare.ie speaks to Teresa about the upcoming ‘Connect Cafe’ happening on both sides of the county and coming to Milltown Mallbay to the FET Campus on Ballard Road on Wednesday 09th October from 10:30 – 1:30pm to include ‘Value of Volunteering’, and then ‘Creative Writing Workshop’, with refreshment break . Arlene is happy to take any queries, please telephone Arlene on 0868350733 for information and for availability.

Padraig speaks to Carole Head Clare Older People Council
Padraig has the Community Diary of Events for the region.

Padriag speaks to Carol Head from Clare Older People’s Council who are hosting the Health And Wellbeing Expo at the Teacy’s West County Hotel on the 3rd October 11-4pm, with 50 stall holders attending and events include ,Cookery demo’s, guest speakers , Tech Support help, Chair Aerobics, the Irish heart Foundation will be giving free health checks through the day and Treacy’s are offering discounted meals for attendees. It’s open entry, no booking required.
With Teresa , James and Padraig.

Teresa speaks to Melissa Fennel, an ex Kilkee native, a mother and the organiser of this Saturday’s Autism Family Day in Kilkee.
Padraig has the Community Diary of events.
Robby Brown is in the studio to speak about the many upcoming Querrin town renewal fundraising activities around the ongoing Querrin School refurbishment.
With focus on tonights (24th Sept) public meeting in the Community centre, Martin Busher updates us on the proposed Irish Water treatment and filtration plant along Dunlicky Road (Trip Advisor) in Kilkee.

Author Marianne Purcell speaks to Padraig about writing and her new crime novel ‘Finding Hannah’.
Kim Titichi is holding the Ocean Inspiration Art Workshop at the Elliot Centre this Saturday 21st at 11:30am, just one of the many events taking place over the Cruinniu Na Mara festival in Kilkee this weekend, Friday 20st to Sunday 22nd. Booking details for this and other workshops here.
Annabel McMahon has the results of the recent Kilkee Photo Competition, some of the winning photos can be seen on the website.
Padraig has this weeks Community Events Diary. With Teresa Jackson, Chris Behan and Padraig Griffin.

Today on Community Unity , studio guest Yvonne McGann brings us up to date with the Charlotte Brontë themed Arts Festival with 9 events spanning Friday evening/ Saturday from 11 a.m/ Sunday around the Culturlann Sweeney , John Williams rounds off the Kilkee Civic Trust festival weekend on Sunday at 12:00p.m with the heritage tour of Kilkee, ‘Walking in the Footsteps of Charlotte and Arthur’.
Padraig Griffin has the Diary of Events for the area, and then Teresa heads over to Kilbaha to Halle Eion and chats to Mary about upcoming activities at the centre.The contact number for Halla Eoin bookings is: 087 7534916, email:

Teresa speaks to Dr Werd Al-Najim following an obesity report speaks about weight loss, particularly about weight loss in terms of health benefit rather than a numerical scale on a weighing scale, and newer treatments available.
Padraig has the Community Diary of events.
Fred O’Brien well travelled, reads from his book on his early working life in London prior to moving to the Yukon , which he hopes to publish.

Teresa with guests Sarah May and Liz Townshend. Teresa is out and about in the Loop Head for an extended interview with the Limerick/Clare Ametuer Radio club, who are broadcasting through the 27th INTERNATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE / LIGHTSHIP WEEKEND from the Loop Head Lighthouse.
Padraig has the Community Diary of events.

A Packed show today covering some of the Heritage Week events happening around the county, we start off close to home, marking the 170th Anniversary (Full itinerary below) of The Loop Head Lighthouse , Sharon Malone speaks to Teresa about the celebrations upcoming for this Sunday 25th Aug. from 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm.
Padraig speaks to beachcomber and author Linda Hebenstrait about the Beaches of County Clare and her new book. Linda will be hosting Banner Tea Times on 25th 2-3pm Banner Books Ennistymon.
John Heddon is on the line to speak about the Ennistymon Book Town Festival where pop up shops around the town are to be filled with books from booksellers far and wide over the weekend of Saturday/Sunday 31st August and 1st September.

Carmel Shaw, head tour guide at the Ennis Friary who are offering free tour of the Friary during Heritage Week, and have also developed a touring route of 7 friaries and monastaries around the west, through Galway, Clare and Kerry. Free tour as part of Heritage week on the 23rd August , please ring for availability on 065-6829100. Heritageweek.ie
Presented by Teresa, Chris and Padraig.

We start of today’s show with some seasonal updates from Mary-Kate on the Dolphinwatch Carrigaholt dolphin and sealife tours out of Carragaholt.
Padraig has the Community Diary.
Rita McCarthy speaks about this next Sunday’s afternoon heritage event ‘The Story of a Little Chapel’the talk takes place at Little St Senan’s church, Monmore (Maps) Chapel on Sunday 18th August 3pm.
With Tereasa Jackson , Chris Behan and Padraig Griffin.

Community Unity with Teresa, Marie,Adrian , Chris , Padraig. Moira McGuire speaks to Adrian about the ‘Virtual Cyclothon’ fundraiser in aid of the Kilkee Hurling and Camogie Club this coming Sunday (4th Aug) in Kilrush.
We draw the winning ticketsfor our summer raffle.

A big thank you to Myles Creek Bar & Restaurant, Ryan’s Deli Kilrush, West Clare Trophies, Banner Books, @Keating’s Bar & Restaurant, GBeauty Kilrush, Nolan’s Deli, Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Ireland, Doonbeg, Kilkee Golf Club and Lorna Moloney for donating prizes for out big Summer Raffle!
Congratulations to the winners of our Summer Raffle! We’ll be in touch with each of you shortly to distribute your prizes!

1. G. Leddin
2. Yvonne Costello
3. Orla Vaughn
4. Nuala Shanahan
5. Michelle Jackson
6. Julie Jackson
7. Eilis Blake
8. Stella Lawlor
9. Julie Jackson
10. Morgan Roughan

On today’s Community Unity guest Ann Marie Flanagan sister of Conor Flanagan RIP who featured in a 2019 broadcast of Everything Goes speaks to Mairead about the Conor Flanagan Memorial Walk/Run fundraiser (iDonate) with the aim of funding the supply and install of a public Defibrillator station, the walk takes place on Sunday 7th July at 12 pm ,more information and registration details for the event can be found here.
Morgan Roughan is in the studio, speaking to Mairead about his interests and the launch of a new CD “Augustine’s Delight” the launch event takes place on Friday 5th July at Knockerra Hall, starting at 7.30pm, the line up includes – The Happy Hour Singers, Knockerra Church Choir, Patrick Roche and others. With Mairead, Brenda , and Chris.

Brenda speaks to Manuel Di Lucia for an update on the publication of Manuels Autobiography “You Will Only Live Once” which has will be launched in Sheils’ Showrooms, on Gort Road in Ennis on June 14 at 5.30pm. The proceeds sales of the book will go to the RNIL, Kilrush and The West Clare Cancer Centre in Kilkee.

Brenda has the Community Diary of events for the area.

Author Lucy O’Callaghan speaks to Padraig about her debut novel “The Lies Beneath” , ‘a tale of friendship, love, and the masks we wear’.

With the holiday season underway , Roisin Horgan at Kilrush Citizen’s Information advises on some of the pitfalls in booking a package holiday. Patricia from Safeguarding Ireland speaks about forming a legal decision making plan for people who may not have, or potentialy may not have the capacity to make important decisions on their own behalf.

Padraig interviews Local Mary Heeran White, author of Wild Atlantic Way Anthology: Characters Along Ireland’s Majestic Coast, a collection of short tales , “This anthology of short stories offers a whirlwind exploration of moral quandaries, professional dilemmas, love, and loss interwoven through the lives of a diverse range of individuals populating The Wild Atlantic Way. Tied by landscape, each narrative captures the distinctive identity of various counties, unseen by a mere glance at the map.”
Morwenna Kersun from West Clare Family Resource Centre joins us in the studio with information on upcoming events, and activities for the over 55’s around West Clare.Presented by Brenda and Chris on Sound.

On today’s Community Unity , Annabelle McMahon, Fred O’Brien. Annabelle McMahon joins us in the studio to chat about Kilkee Photo Competition.

This year is the 25th Anniversary of the Doonbeg International Jazz festival kicking off this Friday evening the 31st May through until Monday afternoon with a diverse lineup coming in from various countries far and wide and a chance to put on the dancing shoes for a Swing class in Doonbeg Hall, Philipa Siegrist is on the line to fill us in.Brenda has the Community Diary of events for the area, and Kevin Heapes joins us to speak about the Zambda 400KM Cycle Clare In a Day fundraising event taking place this Saturday 1st June.
Presented by Mairead , Brenda , Chris.

On today’s Community Unity Teresa visits Simon Day down at The Loop Head Lighthouse for a tour of the recently renovated and refurbished attendants cottage which is now available for overnight bookings via the website. Brenda has the Community Diary of Events, and we have Pat Haugh of West Clare Tri Club to speak about this Sundays (2nd June) ‘Up The Creek’ Triathlon event in Kilrush.

On today’s show Ellie Byrne chats to Trea Heapes (Pure Space) of West Clare Wild Life Club for a snapshot of ornithological life found in the Loophead.Padraig has the Community Diary for the week with Mairead, Ellie Byrne , Chris and Padraig.

On today’s Community Unity , Teresa visits Kilrush Citizens Advice Centre where Roisin guides us though the SUSI grant application process and clarifies application form questions.
Padraig has the Community Diary of Events for the week. Presented by Teresa , Brenda , Chris.

Joining us in the studio today is Dina Ostroukh working with West Clare Family Resource Centre speaks to Mairead about the upcoming local elections and voter registration.
Agnes O’Shaughnessy Clare Leader Coordinator at CLDC speaks about about the upcoming Connecting Clare Communities Expo at The Woodstock Hotel in Ennis on the 23rd May.
Finally one of our mighty contributers, Gabriell Qwynn speaks to Maura O’Gorman, Stephen Kelly, Pat O’Sullivan at Kilrush Toastmasters to find out what it’s about.

Our guest today is Westmeath native Anna Brown of Big Sky Flowers Micro Flower Farm who also leads courses and workshops focusing on sustainable living and who’s Sourdough workshop at Pure Space(Pure Camping) proved to be a big hit with Teresa.
Audrey chats to Adrian O’Connor with Jack and Kane about the West Clare Cycling Club initiative Let’s Get Cycling youth initiative operating at Gallery Park in Kilrush for Kids through youth.
Contact West Clare Cycling Club or Landscape and Leisure cyling at Kilrush.