Community Unity – with todays guests Rhona, Lucas, Karsten Krieger and Daithi OConnel

On today’s Community Unity Show we spoke to Rhona Lucas from on Cat Dubh about the importance of Spaying Cats.
Teresa spoke to Carsten Krieger about how he came to live in West Clare, his photography and the books that he has written to date.
We were joined live in studio by Dáithí O’Connell Principal of Limerick School of Music who chatted about his career to date, and then played a few tunes on the violin.

Community Unity – featuring Liam OBrien, Bill OBrien, Deirdre O Brien, Teresa Clarissa Tourist.

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.


Community Unity

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.

Community Unity

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.

Community Unity

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.

Community Unity , Brenda, Teresa and Margaret host.

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.

Community Unity

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.

Community Unity

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.

Community Unity

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.

Community Unity

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.

Community Unity

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.

Community Unity

On Community Unity where we discuss all things community we hear from the parents at the family fun day RCB held with Kilkee Community Playground and Astroturf. The community announcements tells us of all the events occurring in the locality in the weeks and months ahead. We hear from 2 Ukrainian ladies about their journey fleeing the war and how they are settling into Kilkee. We also hear from Laura Foley about the story so far on the Hemp 4 Soil initiative.

Community Unity

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.

Community Unity

On this week’s Community Unity show where we discuss all things community Teresa Glendinning receives a guided woodland walk from Kevin Heapes at Querrin Pure Camping, she also chats with the Ailish and Liz the custodians of Kilbaha Gallery and chats with Mags Cotter the Rural and Community Development officer with Clare County Council.

Community Unity

On today’s Community Unity where we discuss all things community we hear from local businesses who took part in the recent Loop Head Employment Fair in Kilkee. We also hear from the Light House on the Hello Clare How are you campaign that took place in Kilrush. Denis Carty from the Saint Vincent De Paul charity on the difficulties facing households given the recent increases in the cost of living. Teresa takes us through her visit to Home Trees Charity whilst planting some trees in memory of some family members.

Communty Unity

On this week’s Community Unity where we discuss all things community we hear from Liam Toland from Home Instead Care Limerick and Clare on the annual Essential Guide to Ageing Well 2022. Brian Clohessy is live in the studio to discuss the Loop Head Employment Fair taking place in Kilkee and other community events. We are also joined by Olive Halpin from the Clare charity Ray of Sunshine telling us about their work in Kenya hel ping young girls who have experienced severe trauma. Ray of unshine are looking fortradespeople to volunteer for a project in January 2023 and if you wish to volunteer you can reach Olive on 087 6994599.

Community Unity

Join us today where we discuss all things community. We have some memories to relive of the Kilrush St Patrick’s day parade with Brian Clohessy together with some recordings of the event itself. We hear the community announcements of any events occurring in the locality. We also have some recordings from the St Patrick’s day parade held in Doonbeg on March 18th. Our latest recruit Teresa Glendinning, who joined RCB last week as a Broadcasting Assistant is in to introduce herself. Welcome aboard Teresa. Teresa will be getting into the heart of the community and over the weekend she caught up with local artist Kim Thittichai.

Community Unity

On today’s Community Unity where we discuss all things community we are joined by Brian Clohessy to hear all about the Saint Patrick’s day festivals coming up in the locality. Tony Downes from the Central Statistical Office tells us all about the upcoming Census due to take place on April 3. We also hear from Padraig Ryan about the Euro Languages College immersive language programme aimed at pupils in second level education studying French, English and German. Gerard Costello from Muintir na Tíre also joins us to talk about their work supporting local communities.

Community Unity

On this weeks Community Unity where we discuss all things community we speak with Emlyn Cullen a Manager with the National Spring Clean campaign calling on volunteers in County Clare to come out to sign up to the largest anti-litter initiative. Brian Clohessy is in to talk about what to expect with the up coming Census due to take place in April and to tell us about the St Patrick’s day parades in the area. Mike Lowe is another live guest in to talk to us about his brother our late volunteer Ray Lowe and to tell us about his show that he now does for RCB called Mike’s Melodies. We also hear from Brian Egan about the Run for Mick 5k due to take place in Doonbeg on March 13th, as a fond way to remember his late father Mick Egan.