On this weeks show Dermot Hayes from the Clare Leader Forum on disability benefit reforms consultation.
Diarmuid De Foite with news of concert Dúchas agus Dóchas set for Friday 24th November at Gór Ennis.
Eanna Ni Lamha speaks to Padraig about her latest book ‘Wonders of The Wild’ with a book launch this Sunday 19th at Banner Books Kilrush. Brenda has the Community Diary.

Mary Blake , well travelled theatre nurse reflects on her carreer and working life on International Operating Room Nurse Day and Brenda has the Community Diary. Chris Pomeroy speaks about the Halla Eoin Craft Fair on Sunday 19th November.

Today on Community Unity , Andrew Killeen , Chairman of Doonbeg Drama Group speaks about the upcoming Drama Festival running from Saturday 11th to November 13th in Doonbeg.

Mairead speaks to Kevin Heapes Board Member of Querrin School CLG who are all set to revamp the Querrin School House, it will re-emerge as the Community Centre, and so kicking off with event on Turning The Lights Back On! November 26th – “Join us to celebrate the start of a new lease of life for the old schoolhouse as we transform this lovely building into our new Community Center. We will, with your help, be decorating our community Christmas tree while enjoying some live music and free refreshments. Visit the individual rooms and see what we are envisioning for each. There’ll also be a bake sale, a craft fair featuring local artists & more.”

Brenda has the Community Diary of events and then speaks to Morwenna Kersual who has a full events list from the West Clare Family Resource Centre diary for the next few weeks. Susan Rogers Research and Policy Analyst from Social Justice Ireland, discusses child poverty in Ireland.

Congratulations to this years RCB CRAOL award winners, Mikey Lorigan for Mikey’s Mix Silver award and Mairead and Sadbh Airgead for Smaointe at this years Community Radio award in Athlone.
Mairead speaks to the CRAOL Project Coordinator Mary Lennon , and Chairperson Claire Hall this years awards theme highlighted Supporting Community Solidarity and Inclusion, reflecting the future of Irish community.
With Mairead, Brenda and Chris.

Brend and Chris present this weeks show featuring Dr. Mary McCreery with some seasonal dietry tips and advice on gut health improvements. Brenda speaks to Tom O’Connor on the final day of his work experience position at the station.Tom O’Connor has the Community Diary of events for whats happening in the area.

For some inspiration we have two designers from two different businesses to blow away the grey cloud , and brighten the day , from Ennis Ciara Drennan , interior designer at Drennan Design who’s warm tones will soothe away the blues , blow away the grey clouds and leave us green the thought of a new room makeover, and staying on the same theme is Ruth Kennelly of RK Designs exhibitor at the Ideal Homes exhibition.

Today we have John Weldon from Optometry Ireland on World Sight Day to talk about eye health and when to go easy on your on eyes around the office and workplace.
Brenda has the Community Diary of events for the area.
Ger Costello, Western Region representative for Muintir speaks about community alert groups , crime awareness, rural isolation, and community developement.

Dixie Collins of the West Clare Currach Club drops to tell us a bit about the history of club and the upcoming Cruinniú in Kilkee this Saturday October 14th from 12pm at the Kilkee Community Centre.

On today’s show we have Sarah Ferrigan of Clare PPN who are involved in tomorrows Connecting Communities in Clare event at the Templgate Hotel in Ennis.

Mairead speaks to Mary & Carol from Clare Age Friendly
Medal winner Luke Morairty and Victoria Abram from West Clare Taekwon-do Club in the studio to talk about recent competition in Finland, and Padraig has the Community Diary of events for the area.

We have Agnes O’Shaughnessy, lead co-ordinator of CLDC and Anna Swisher Communications Officer for CLDC speaks about the Connecting Comunities event on 29th September at The Templegate Hotel
Brenda has the Community Diary of Events for the area.
Murish O’ Fiannachta , Manager at As Gaeilge community radio station celebrate their 30th anniversary.Raidió Na life

On today’s show, Padraig speaks to Orla Egan author of ‘Diary of an Activist’ appearing at Banner Books on Wednesday 20th September at 7:00pm as part of the Clare Pride Festival.
Teresa speaks to Dave Daykin, nature Photographer and ex resisident of Loop Head and The Clare Champion contributer.
Brenda has the Community Diary of events for the area.

Denis Carty , president of the Clare branch of The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is on the line to speak about the SVP third level education and training bursery programme for people who may be financialy struggling to access or to stay in third level education or training.

Daithi O’Connell and Jenny Bassett are in the studio with Mairead speaking about the Kilkee Civic Trust Charlotte Bronte Kilkee Honeymoon Festival at The Kilkee Library starting tommorow, Friday evening from 7:30pm and continues on Saturday Morning from 11am with the Heritage Walk (see programme). Daithi can also be found regularly in seisiún at O’Maras bar and supplies the live music today.

Ann Finucane at the Culturlann Sweeney detailing upcoming events at the Library and theatre and some of the services available at the Library including the Irish Newspaper archive dating back to 1760.
Brenda has the community Diary of events for the area.
John Murphy , a very knowledgable twitcher speaks about our feathered loophead visitors.

Noel Healy speaks to Gavian Tiaz about his life between South Africa and Ireland.
Brenda has the Community Diary and Michael Houlihan historian and writer talks about Clare folklore, Micheal will be appearing at Banner Books Kilrush on Sunday 10th September 2-4pm.

Community Unity live this afternoon from 1:05 to 2:00pm with guests , Kim Thittichai filling us in after a visit to the Limerick hospital A&E left a good taste in the mouth, and Margaret McMahon of Ennis and Clare Samaritans who are looking for new volunteers to join the team and support the great work that the Samaritans do. Details in the link.

Brenda has the Community Diary of events for the West Clare area. Brenda and Teresa present with contributer Padraig , and Chris on Sound.

Mary Kate Bolger , Skipper & Guide at Dolphin Watch speaks about and the various boat excusions offered to the public this season sailing out of Carrigaholt.
Denis Hynes speaks about the large mural artwork designed and delivered by a local Kilkee youth project at the Kilkee Water World due for re-opening in 2024 after the refurbishment is complete.
Brenda has the Community Diary of events for the area.
Aisling O’Connor fills us in about life so far as this years Clare Rose of Tralee 2023.
Teresa is blown away by her visit to meet Simon Day at the Loop Head Lighthouse which is open now until mid September.