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.

On this week’s Community Unity Teresa chats with Kim Thittichai about her new online Experimental Textiles 10 month course. We hear the community announcements for the West Clare area and Suzie Murphy is live from the studio to tell us about the Voices for Cancer event taking place in the Vandeleur Walled Gardens on August 19th as well as telling us about her personal story of being diagnosed with cancer.

On today’s Community Unity where we discuss all things community, Mairead speaks to Bunny O’ Riordan from Midleton Hub in Cork who is undertaking a motorbike run, 32 counties in 32 days to raise awareness for their project, which is involved in suicide awareness in particular helping those left behind and grieving. He is doing this in memory of his son Cian. He will be heading to Clare and will be in Kilrush and Kilkee on August 5th 2022 if you are in the area please support this.

We talk with Brian Clohessy about the importance of a good diet and exercise and how it improves your well being and mood.

Margaret spoke to Pat Haugh who is doing the New York marathon and is having a fundraiser in Keogh’s bar Moyasta on September 9th to raise funds for Crumlin Children’s Hospital

Margaret spoke to Ron Richardson from the Road safety authority about a free check it fits (for child car seats) service in Kilrush on the 4th August outside Queallys supervalue .

On today’s Community Unity where we discuss all things community, Teresa talks with Deirdre Power from the Citizen’s Information Service. We talk with Rita O’Dwyer about the community social event being held in Quilty to raise funding for the Miltown Malbay parish St Vincent de Paul. We hear from Charlie Glynn on the RNLI open day held in Kilrush. We also talk with Pauline Dunleavy about her up and coming art exhibition in Culterlann Sweeney. Finally we talk to our volunteer Dermot Hayes about a commemoration event held in Corofin where he was given an award for the RCB documentary Let Erin Remember, his participation in the Faces of Clare documentary and a Clare Leader Forum event coming up in Ennis on Friday.

On this week’s Community Unity where we discuss all things community, Teresa chats with the inspirational Camille Seaman about her life, how she got involved with photography for the National Geographic publications amongst others; the famous TED talks and her plans for leaving west Clare to pursue a new sustainable life in Denmark. Brain Clohessy tells us about some community events coming up in the locality and Mairead talks with Denise Harvey Clare Local Development Company Project coordinator on the Traveller pride awards taking place this Thursday in Ennis at 6.30pm.

On today show we spoke about the Famous piper Willie Clancy as this is the 50th anniversary of the summer school in Miltown Malbay, which is on this week , we listened to some lovely recordings by him.
Teresa caught up with Clarise Barclay a tourist who spoke about loop head and the amazing scenery and activities that she has encountered during her 1st visit to this area.
Teresa also spoke with Colette Costello about the re opening of loop head lighthouse after being closed for 2 years.
We we joined live in studio by the O’ Brien Family from portlaoise, Co, Laois. Dad Liam, Mum Deirdre and their son Bill who are in West Clare for the Willie Clancy week.
We had a great conversation about music and we had a live performance from Bill O’Brien who plays the banjo and he spoke about how he became involved in music and the great teachers he has had over the years.

On today’s Community Unity we hear about the work of the Bedford Row Family Project from Patrick Talty. We have recordings throughout the show of our RCB out and about event held in O’Mara’s bar in Kilkee on Sunday 26th June to promote the station as a social enterprise. Mairead chats with Suzanne Rogers about the invaluable work of Social Justice Ireland. Teresa attended the summer solstice event at the labyrinth in Querrin, and Emma Buckley from Gourmet Fuel talks tips on leading a healthy and nutritious lifestyle.

On this week’s Community Unity where we discuss all things community, we hear from Teresa Glendinning who attended and spoke with many people on the Loop Head Nature weekend held on 18 and 19 June. We also hear from Clare County Council and their consultant on the draft report they have launched following on from the Kilkee Walkability Audit undertaken in October 2021 and the next steps for the report. Teresa also speaks with the sculptor Seamus Connolly.

On today’s Community Unity, where we discuss all things community, Teresa Glendinning is with Bernie Anslow in Halla Eoin, Kilbaha to hear all about the Clare Quilt. Teresa is also with Kim Thittachai to hear about her recent art workshop for children and her exhibition currently at Culterlann Sweeney. We hear what community events are coming up in the area and from Oisin McKeogh about the Faces of Clare documentary. Teresa is with Phillip Walker and Lucy Fennelly from the Kilkee Aqua Club with Phillip telling us about the snorkeling activity taking place as part of the Wild Loop Head weekend (18 – 19 June) and Lucy telling us about her experiences with the aqua club. We also hear from Fiona O’Malley from Turn2Me about a free mental health support group for exam stress and practical tips on how to avoid exam stress.

On Community Unity today where we discuss all things community we learn some practical tips for gardening from Brid Hedderman’s recent talk in Halla Eoin Kilbaha. We also hear about all the community events coming up in the area, and hear about a new counselling service available in Clare for problem gamblers and their families.

On this week’s Community Unity where we discuss all things community, Brian Clohessy is in to give some practical tips for parents of those taking junior and leaving certificate examinations. Vivian Patterson from the Higher Education Authority is on to tell us about the higher and further education places available for Clare residents. Teresa Glendinning chats with Dara O Callaghan from the Shannon Crematorium and also catches up with Mags Keane to discuss the Loop Head Community Walk which takes place every Sunday and also about the e-bikes in the area.

In today’s Community Unity show where we discuss all things Community, we hear from Mary Moloney from Cahercalla Community Care about the Clare Hospice Sunflower days. Brian Clohessy is live in the studio to tell us about some up and coming community events. Ricard Curtin from An Taisce tells us about the Clean Coasts photography competition. And we are joined by a live studio guest Sonny Hastings in to sing 2 songs he has written and tell us the inspiration behind the songs.

On this week’s Community Unity where we discuss all things community Teresa chats with John Aston about the background, aims, objectives and potential future for the Loop Head Together initiative. Pat Sexton from Clare Sports Partnership tells us all about Bike week. Teresa is out and about with some Tourism students exploring some of the tourism offerings in the Loop Head area. Malgorzata Fiedot Davies from Eurodesk Ireland tells us about a guide for young people hoping to travel, study, work or volunteer in Europe.

On this week’s Community Unity where we discuss all things community, Teresa is joined by Liz Greehy to discuss the problem of fly tipping in local beaches. Teresa also joins Carmen at her Riding School near Querrin. Sergeant Bernadette Kelleher tells us about the Garda Open Day at Kilrush station this coming weekend. Ann Murphy a survivor of Ovarian Cancer is also on to raise awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer.

On this week’s Community Unity where we discuss all things community, Teresa gets a tour around Carrigaholt Castle by Sue Magee. Our very own James Flanagan chats us through his recent marshalling of the Clare Cycle League that took place on Thursday 28th April. Eavanna Breen from Akina Beauty and Laser Clinic tells us all about May being Skin Cancer Awareness month and gives her top tips for keeping your skin protected over the summer period.

On todays live show we talked about colon cancer awareness month, travel destinations now available from Shannon airport , pet dog issues,recipe of the day and other curent community news and a mix of music thrown in.