Music, chat and news from the area with Teresa, Mairead and Cathal on sound. In the studio today is Margaret McMahon from Ennis Samaritans and interviews with Robbi Brown from Querrin Pier Development Group and Jill O’Connor speaks about her involvment with Al-Anon organisation

Community Unity today James and Teresa present , Teresa interviews Camille Seaman and Stephen Roughan.

In today’s Community Unity Show Teresa spoke to Jane O’Sullivan at Citizens Information Service , Kilrush about care packages available to people, Brian Clohessy joined us live to speak about keeping safe at Christmas, Brenda gave us the Community Announcements and what is happening in the West Clare area over the coming weeks.

Máiréad and Brenda spoke to John Aston about a Celebration of Loop Head Projects, due to take place this evening in the Community Centre, Kilkee, but has been postponed due to weather conditions until the new year.LT Strategy to Implementation Plan

Mairead then spoke to Elaine Ryan , CEO of Children’s Books Ireland who have launched their Annual Christmas Appeal asking the public in Clare to help them share the gift of reading with Children across Ireland in 2023. James picked some great music choices for today’s show.

Getting into the Christmas spirit with Teresa, Brenda, Padraig and Cathal on sound, Padraig pulls a couple of crackers, and news on a couple of upcoming local Christmas events . Teresa speaks to Ken Kilbride Chief Executive Officer of ADHD Ireland and Frank Dillon Head of Communications & Fundraising at Alone.ie.

On this weeks Community Unity Mairead speaks to Saint Vincent de Paul about the SVP annual appeal, Teresa speaks visits Citizens Advice for advice on the ins and outs of making a Will , tax pitfalls and what to watch for while making a will and Brian Clohesy is in the studio advises on home security.

In today’s Community Unity Show Máiréad spoke to Dermott Petty about his play ” 2 days in September ” which is on again in Miltown Malbay Community Centre on Saturday November 8pm.
Teresa spoke to Bernadine Carroll, Engagement Curator at Irish Architecture foundation about the Home Architect initiative calling on community groups and architects in Co Clare to team up and submit projects.
Teresa then spoke to Ann Finucane ( Librarian) in Culturlann Sweeney library here in Kilkee, and she told her about all the services that they offer to its members and what going on in the library.

On today’s Community Unity Show Teresa spoke to Mrs Clause about Christmas and Kim about the craft fair that was held at Halla Eoin. James and Brian speak to Joe Haugh about the victory of the Under 14 Doonbeg team who are the County Champions.

James spoke to Anne Micks from Ennis who was awarded 2022 Netwatch Clare Family Carer of the Year.

Máiréad speaks with Doctor Sarah O’ Beirne Consultant Respiratory Physician and COPD support Ireland Board Member ahead of World COPD Day Wednesday November 16th 2022.

Teresa then speaks with Molly Anne O Halloran about Britain’s Got Talent audition, and we hear two lovely songs from Molly.

On today’s Community Unity Show Máiréad spoke with Andrew Killeen from Doonbeg Drama group about the one act plays that are on this weekend in Doonbeg. James spoke with Rhona from an Cait Dubh about the care of cats and kittens.
Máiréad speaks to Síle Concannon about the Feasibility Study launch for the Irish College in Carrigaholt that is on Friday 11th at 7pm and then spoke to Robert Tweedy from Kilkee sub Aqua Club who told her about how he got involved,
and what the Club does , how to get involved and training that is going on over the next few months.

Featuring guests from around the area.
Details of CRAOL awards 2022 from last week where RCB received awards for two long standing programmes.
Teresa speaks to Martin Gleeson at the Loophead Lighthouse and a seasonal interview from the labyrynth with White Witch Susi Matejka.

On today’s Community Unity where we discuss all things community, we are at the Farmers Market in Kilrush. Brian Clohessy pops in live to the studio. We hear from Louise Reynolds from the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute on tips for promoting healthy bones and avoiding osteoporosis following National Osteoporosis Day. Teresa also speaks with Dr Cathy Breen on new obesity guidelines that were released today. We also hear about some facts and folklore on the history of Halloween.

On today’s Community Unity where we discuss all things community, we hear from Michelle Nolan from Clare Local Development Company about a Jobs fair taking place in Ennis on Tuesday 18th October. We are reminded of the events taking place as part of Mental Health Week. There is a studio discussion on the International Day of the Girl. We hear some fabulous singing from Molli Ann O Halloran. Teresa visits Steven Rowan from Kilcredaun Lighthouse and Teresa and Brenda take us through some useful gardening tips for October.

On Community Unity today where we discuss all things community, James Fennelly from the Lighthouse is in to tell us about the events for Mental Health Week taking place between 10 to 16 October. Seamus Mac Mathúna is in to talk about the fourth annual Irish language festival in Miltown Malbay October 7 – 8. We hear all the community announcements in the area. Teresa chats with Jane O Sullivan from the Citizen’s Information Service who gives us a whistle stop tour of available benefits. Finally Mairead chats with Dermot Petty about his play 2 Days in September which is being staged on Saturday 8 October in Miltown Malbay Community Centre.

On this week’s Community Unity where we discuss all things community, Teresa and Margaret are in Lisdoonvarna to hear about the matchmaking festival, the recent visit of American matchmaker Maureen Tara Nelson, and the presentation to honour Willie Daley with citations from the US Government. We also hear from Sarah Clancy from the Clare Public Participation Network on the report ‘Towards an anti-poverty strategy in Clare’. Adrian O Connor also kicks off a series of chats with his uncle Bernie O’Connor with this week’s topic on ‘Old Farming Ways’.

In todays Community Unity show where we discuss all things community, Teresa chats with Mary Redman from Forge Farm. PJ Murrihy is in the studio to tell us about his up and coming concert in Kilkee on 1st October. Teresa also chats with a variety of people who attended the recent Hemp4soil Farm Walk. Finally Morwenna Kersual from the West Clare Family Resource Centre is in to tell us all about the busy timetable for their ‘Activities for over 55s’.

On today’s Community Unity where we discuss all things community we hear from James Fennelly from the Light House project on the WRAP course coming up. Mary Keane the Chair from Halla Eoin is in to tell us about the Culture Night events happening in Kilbaha. Teresa Glendinning chats with Brenda O’Riordan about potential funding for capital projects under the Brexit Blue Economy scheme. We have the community diary and other events happening if the locality for Culture night. Finally we hear from Sue Panter from National Learning Network about their organisation and how they can help people on a pathway to training and employment.

On this week’s Community Unity show where we discuss all things community we hear from Denis Carty from the St Vincent de Paul about how the society can help out in these difficult times. Brian Clohessy is in to give advice for leaving cert students awaiting CAO offers and the next stages. Aideen Day from Fred’s Catnip Farm in Carrigaholt is on to discuss all things catnip. James Fennelly is on to discuss World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th and we hear about all the activities occurring in the west Clare area in the coming weeks.

On today’s Community Unity where we discuss all things community, our very own Brenda Deloughery tells us about her 100 miles in September sponsored walk in aid of the Mater Foundation. Laura Foley from Hemp4soil chats to us about the Hemp4soil project and a farm walk and presentation coming up on 17th September on Sheehy’s Farm. Our new Broadcasting Assistant Chris Behan chats with Marc O’Briain at his recent book launch event for ‘The Last of the Light’. We also hear about the community events occurring in the locality over the coming weeks.

On this week’s Community Unity where we discuss all things community we are joined by Caroline and her children Aaron, Darragh, Emma and Rachel Townsend who are in to play some tunes and chat about their love of music. Marc O Riain chats about the launch of his book ‘The Last Light’ a book of night notes, memories, short stories and images from the Loop Head peninsula. Patricia Moore from the Older People’s Council is on to talk about a series of 3 seminars entitled ‘Putting your house in order’ (one of which is taking place in Kilrush); the work of the Clare Older People’s Council and the search for Clare older people’s volunteer of the year award. John Morrison also pops in to tell us about his new Gospel show which will be being broadcast on RCB radio on Friday evening.

On this week’s Community Unity Teresa Glendinning talks us through all the events happening in West Clare as part of Heritage Week taking place until August 21st. Brian Clohessy is in to talk about some community activities taking place. Teresa spent some time learning about the Flying Alpacas. Dr Yyonne Finnegan from the National Dairy Council is on to give advice and tips of how to pack a healthy and nutritious lunch for children attending secondary schools. Teresa also chats with Clare McGrath the Water Safety Officer about the accessible wheel chair for the beach here in Kilkee.