Category Archives: Community Interest

Community Unity with Guests Andrew Killeen and Kevin Heapes

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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.”


Radio Beams – Fr Harry Bohan tells his life story.

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Radio Beams show this week is with well know Fr Harry Bohan now 85 and semi retired parish priest of Sixmilbridge.
Harry has a written 5 books and is about to launch his latest book called Reflection of 6 decades of change in Irish Society to mark 60 years a priest.
Harry also has been deeply involved in community in many ways.
1st Leader funding ,building of 2,300 rural housing, Clare hurling team and many other projects.

The Genealogy Show – All Souls Day Traditions

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Lorna is a Professional Genealogist and Family Historian. She is a longstanding member of the Association of Professional Genealogist. Lorna is the Resident Genealogist for Dromoland Castle in County Clare. Lorna worked as Project Genealogist for George Boole *200 genealogy project for University College Cork and is an excellent researcher for Irish family histories.

Lorna produces and presents the successful show: ‘The Genealogy Radio show’ aired each Thursday at 4p.m. from beautiful Kilkee, Co. Clare at Raidio Corcabaiscinn and Podcasts are available weekly.

Lorna has delivered conference papers at Oxford; Lincoln College: Exploration of the Medieval Gaelic Diet: (2012); seminar papers at the Moore Institute in NUI Galway, ‘The Gaelic Lordships in Thomond, c. 1400-c.1500’ and papers at Irish Conference of Medievalists on themes of Brian Boru and landscape of East Clare. Lorna has published on medieval themes and on maritime subjects. Her research areas are the MacNamaras and O’Briens of Thomond.

Lorna received her Certificate for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG) in Dallas in March 2015.



Community Unity with guests Claire Hall , and Mary Lennon

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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.

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Radio Beams show this week is with well know women’s advocate .Elaine D’Alton who works for the National Women’s Collective in Co. Clare.
Elaine came to West Clare in early nineties with her two children from Dublin.
The Clare Women’s Collective formally know as the Clare Women’s
Network works out of Clonroad Rd Centre.
Focusing on the issues of the day and long term struggling to gain equality for women in society.

The Genealogy Show- Did the Irish Invent Halloween

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Lorna is a Professional Genealogist and Family Historian. She is a longstanding member of the Association of Professional Genealogist. Lorna is the Resident Genealogist for Dromoland Castle in County Clare. Lorna worked as Project Genealogist for George Boole *200 genealogy project for University College Cork and is an excellent researcher for Irish family histories.

Lorna produces and presents the successful show: ‘The Genealogy Radio show’ aired each Thursday at 4p.m. from beautiful Kilkee, Co. Clare at Raidio Corcabaiscinn and Podcasts are available weekly.

Lorna has delivered conference papers at Oxford; Lincoln College: Exploration of the Medieval Gaelic Diet: (2012); seminar papers at the Moore Institute in NUI Galway, ‘The Gaelic Lordships in Thomond, c. 1400-c.1500’ and papers at Irish Conference of Medievalists on themes of Brian Boru and landscape of East Clare. Lorna has published on medieval themes and on maritime subjects. Her research areas are the MacNamaras and O’Briens of Thomond.

Lorna received her Certificate for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG) in Dallas in March 2015.



Radio Beams

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Radio Beams show this week is with well known Shona Blake singer, writer and performer.
Born in Ennis , went to Dublin to study childcare. Learned to play music and loved the gigs in Dublin. Fell in love with her now husband a talented musician.
.Came back to live in Milltown Malbay.
Over the years she connected with song pals and developed her music. Complete to albums.
Shona along with owner Joe Beakey set up the Frozen Spoon Friday events

The Genealogy Show – Transgenerational Genealogy

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Lorna is a Professional Genealogist and Family Historian. She is a longstanding member of the Association of Professional Genealogist. Lorna is the Resident Genealogist for Dromoland Castle in County Clare. Lorna worked as Project Genealogist for George Boole *200 genealogy project for University College Cork and is an excellent researcher for Irish family histories.

Lorna produces and presents the successful show: ‘The Genealogy Radio show’ aired each Thursday at 4p.m. from beautiful Kilkee, Co. Clare at Raidio Corcabaiscinn and Podcasts are available weekly.

Lorna has delivered conference papers at Oxford; Lincoln College: Exploration of the Medieval Gaelic Diet: (2012); seminar papers at the Moore Institute in NUI Galway, ‘The Gaelic Lordships in Thomond, c. 1400-c.1500’ and papers at Irish Conference of Medievalists on themes of Brian Boru and landscape of East Clare. Lorna has published on medieval themes and on maritime subjects. Her research areas are the MacNamaras and O’Briens of Thomond.

Lorna received her Certificate for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG) in Dallas in March 2015.



Community Unity

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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.

KCT Talk – on 20th September 2023
Jackie McGrath & Ruairí Ó Conchúir – From Source To Sea– Protecting Our Rivers and Coastal Waters

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Kilkee Civic Trust
Kilkee Civic Trust On RCB


Radio Beams- Doirin Graham CEO of Clare Local Developement Comany ltd

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Radio Beams guest this Tuesday is CEO of Clare Local Development Company Doirin Graham. Doirin started in Leader 1993 under Fr Harry Bohan.
Later became CEO.
Doirin talks about the hundreds of projects over the years. Leader funding comes out under the European CAP funding.
The company also looks after the funding for disadvantage groups. Called SICAP.
Tune in Tuesday 3.30pm www.rcb.ie. please share

Community Unity with Guest Karen Ronan.

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This week’s community Unity has Brenda Deloughrey and Chris Behan presenting with usual mix of chat and music, Tom has the community diary for events in the area and Teresa speaks to Karen Ronan who is Manager of the Shannon Region Conference and Sports Bureau which works to promote the region as an events hosting destination, attracting business events and with it visitors to the area.

The Genealogy Show – Tips for writing up your family history.

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Lorna is a Professional Genealogist and Family Historian. She is a longstanding member of the Association of Professional Genealogist. Lorna is the Resident Genealogist for Dromoland Castle in County Clare. Lorna worked as Project Genealogist for George Boole *200 genealogy project for University College Cork and is an excellent researcher for Irish family histories.

Lorna produces and presents the successful show: ‘The Genealogy Radio show’ aired each Thursday at 4p.m. from beautiful Kilkee, Co. Clare at Raidio Corcabaiscinn and Podcasts are available weekly.

Lorna has delivered conference papers at Oxford; Lincoln College: Exploration of the Medieval Gaelic Diet: (2012); seminar papers at the Moore Institute in NUI Galway, ‘The Gaelic Lordships in Thomond, c. 1400-c.1500’ and papers at Irish Conference of Medievalists on themes of Brian Boru and landscape of East Clare. Lorna has published on medieval themes and on maritime subjects. Her research areas are the MacNamaras and O’Briens of Thomond.

Lorna received her Certificate for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG) in Dallas in March 2015.



Community Unity with guest Dixie Collins , Ger Costello, John Weldon

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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.