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.
Category Archives: Community Unity
Community Unity with guest Morwenna Kersun,and featuring Mary Heeran White.
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.
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.
Community Unity with featuring Annabelle McMahon, Fred O’Brien
On today’s Community Unity , Annabelle McMahon, Fred O’Brien. Annabelle McMahon joins us in the studio to chat about Kilkee Photo Competition.
Community Unity with guests Philipa Siegrist, and Kevin Heaps.
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.
Presented by Mairead , Brenda , Chris.
Community Unity featuring Simon Day Pat Haugh.
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.
Community Unity featuring Trea Heapes.
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.
Community Unity with Guest Roisin Horgan.
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.
Padraig has the Community Diary of Events for the week. Presented by Teresa , Brenda , Chris.
Community Unity with Guests Dina Ostroukh , Agnes O’Shaughnessy, Maura O’Gorman, Stephen Kelly, Pat O’Sullivan.
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.
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.
Community Unity with Guests Anna Browne , Adrian with Jack and Kane.
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.
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.
Community Unity with Guests James Fennelly, and Oksana.
Oksana speaks to Mairead about the recent Ukranian Orthodox Church Easter Celebrations at Church of the Immaculate Conception & St. Senan’s, Kilkee. Padraig has the Community Diary of Events for the area, and
James Fennelly Peer Support Co-ordinator at The Lighthouse Kilrush joins us in the studio to speak about new Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) 2-3 day workshops to be held in Milltown Malbay.
James Fennelly Peer Support Co-ordinator at The Lighthouse Kilrush joins us in the studio to speak about new Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) 2-3 day workshops to be held in Milltown Malbay.
Community Unity with Guests Stephen Morris ,Bridget Molloy ,Niamh O Rourke, Donna McGrath, Mary McGrath.
Adrian visits Loop Head Rowing Club to meet Stephen Morris and some budding shipwright’s for an update on a new St. Ayles Skiff boat build project.
Padraig has the Community Diary.
Chris and Mairead attend the West Clare Cancer Centre open day in Kilkee for a reminder of the great work of the West Clare Cancer Centre and what it does for the people of West Clare
Padraig has the Community Diary.
Chris and Mairead attend the West Clare Cancer Centre open day in Kilkee for a reminder of the great work of the West Clare Cancer Centre and what it does for the people of West Clare
Community Unity with Special Guest Robbie Brown of West Clare Heritage Group.
Robbie Brown from Kilkee and West Clare Heritage and History Group informs us on less known Military History features and a Loop Head Military History Trail with points of interest dating back through the Napoleonic era. The Querrin Currach regatta takes place at Querrin Pier this Sunday the 5th of May. Padraig has the Community Diary of events for the area.
Presented by Teresa and Chris.
Presented by Teresa and Chris.
Community Unity with featuring Mary Arthur, Noel, Oksana, Ellie Byrne ,Nell Dehan, Yan Bemons, Mary Collins Seamus Hayes and Kieran Keating
Padraig heads out to the beach to meet Kilkee Tidy Towns and finds out what the are up to.
Out on a trip to Ellie Byrne meets wild life enthusiasts Nell Dehan, Yan Bemons.
Adrian chats with Seamus Hayes and Clare County Board Chairman Kieran Keating about Naomh Eoin’s 50th Anniversary as a football club.
Out on a trip to Ellie Byrne meets wild life enthusiasts Nell Dehan, Yan Bemons.
Adrian chats with Seamus Hayes and Clare County Board Chairman Kieran Keating about Naomh Eoin’s 50th Anniversary as a football club.
Community Unity with guests Simon Hyde, Kim Thittichai, John Williams, Lily DeSylva, Michael Cahill ,Alana Carey, Paul Ensell and Clarissa Barclay.
Teresa vists the newly opened Loop Head Tourism ,Tourist and Visitor Centre in Kilkee currently opening from 10am-2pm on Friday and 10am-4:00pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Lily DeSylva visits Michael Cahill Alana Carey at the Kilrush Youth Centre.
Teresa speaks to Paul Ensell and Clarissa Barclay fresh from the visitor tour at Doolin Cave.
Lily DeSylva visits Michael Cahill Alana Carey at the Kilrush Youth Centre.
Teresa speaks to Paul Ensell and Clarissa Barclay fresh from the visitor tour at Doolin Cave.
Community Unity with Guests Eamon Peters, Sarah Ferrigan, and Carmen Cronin.
Audrey Spendlove (A Little Bit of Gardening ) visits Kilrush Community Gardens to find out what they are and what they do, where Eamon Peters explains the horticulture courses running at the Kilrush centre.
Mairead speaks to Sarah Ferrigan from Clare PPN who explains the Community Recognition Fund 2024 which is currently open for expression of interest, the funding application is open to various West Clare towns including Kilkee, and also details the upcoming “Connecting Communities Workshop” volunteer recruitment event on the 24th of April at Clare Education Centre Kilrush Road, Ennis, finally Carmen Cronin one of the organisers of The Clare Garden Festival gives us the low down on what’s coming up on the 28th April at Ennis Showgrounds , this year will be the 10 year anniversary of the Festival.
Brenda has the Community Diary of Events for the West Clare region.
Mairead speaks to Sarah Ferrigan from Clare PPN who explains the Community Recognition Fund 2024 which is currently open for expression of interest, the funding application is open to various West Clare towns including Kilkee, and also details the upcoming “Connecting Communities Workshop” volunteer recruitment event on the 24th of April at Clare Education Centre Kilrush Road, Ennis, finally Carmen Cronin one of the organisers of The Clare Garden Festival gives us the low down on what’s coming up on the 28th April at Ennis Showgrounds , this year will be the 10 year anniversary of the Festival.
Brenda has the Community Diary of Events for the West Clare region.
Community Unity featuring guests Barbara Veterano, and Roisin Horgan.
Teresa is out and about visiting Loop Head Alpacas to meet Barbara Veterano who runs Spinning demos , Spinning and Dyeing Workshops at the Farm in Kilfearagh and tells us all about the animals at the farm.
Next, a new topic for this month at the Kilrush Citizen Information Centre, Roisin Horgan speaks about the mechanisms around power of attorney and decision making agreements.
Next, a new topic for this month at the Kilrush Citizen Information Centre, Roisin Horgan speaks about the mechanisms around power of attorney and decision making agreements.
Community Unity with Guests Sheila McMahon and Carsten Krieger.
Sheila McMahon, Mental Health Counsellor speaks about the upcoming event on Tues 16th April 8pm – 10pm at The Inn at Dromoland, speakers include Dr Mary Honan, Bishop Fintan Monahan, Councillor candidate Pat Barry, The Irish Farmers Association and is being supported by Haven Hub and West Clare Mental Health Association.
Local Photographer and author Carsten Krieger speaks about his new book The Whispering Land – Myth, Legend and Lore of the Wild Atlantic Way
Local Photographer and author Carsten Krieger speaks about his new book The Whispering Land – Myth, Legend and Lore of the Wild Atlantic Way
Community Unity with guests Susan O’Sullivan, Dr Aideen Hartney.
Susan O’Sullivan joins us on the line today , Susan is involved with organising The Traditional Irish Music over April 19-21st in Lahinch and has the info for the weekend.
Brenda has the Commiunity Diary of Events for the area.
Dr Aideen Hartney director of National Disability Authourity currently conducting researching on a potential end to the Ward of Court system to give the individual more responsibility and choice in the decision making process when a court makes the decision that someone is not able to look after their own affairs. The NDA are currently seeking research participants for research on the end of the Wards of Court system
Brenda has the Commiunity Diary of Events for the area.
Dr Aideen Hartney director of National Disability Authourity currently conducting researching on a potential end to the Ward of Court system to give the individual more responsibility and choice in the decision making process when a court makes the decision that someone is not able to look after their own affairs. The NDA are currently seeking research participants for research on the end of the Wards of Court system
Community Unity with guests , Tom Fitzgerald, Fred O Brien, and Joe Whelan.
On today’s show Padraig speaks to County Limerick Author Tom Fitzgerald about his latest crime novel ‘The Truth about Lies’ set in Killarney the story revolves around the dissapearance of a French student.
Fred O’Brien now retired reading a letter from the Yukon from his time working as an Environmental Officer in Canada.Brenda has the Community Diary of Events , and Padraig visits The Museum of Irish Rural Life to meet Joe Whelan Sr. for a tour of The Masssey Ferguson Museum which was opened earlier last month by William Judge the UK/Ireland brand manager at Massey Furgusson
Fred O’Brien now retired reading a letter from the Yukon from his time working as an Environmental Officer in Canada.Brenda has the Community Diary of Events , and Padraig visits The Museum of Irish Rural Life to meet Joe Whelan Sr. for a tour of The Masssey Ferguson Museum which was opened earlier last month by William Judge the UK/Ireland brand manager at Massey Furgusson
Community Unity with Guest Roisin Horgan.
Coming up on Community Unity , a short from Cork man Cillian Murphy on International Read to Me day. Teresa visits Kilrush Citizen’s Information Service to chat to Rosin Horgan who brings us up to date with aspects of paternity and maternity and parental entitlements in the workplace and at the benefits office, and Brenda has the Community Diary.