Category Archives: Community Interest

The Genealogy Radio Show – Genealogy and GDPR – Compliance and Pitfalls.

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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 James Fenelly, Sharon Meaney, John Garvey and regular contributer Brian Clohessy

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Máiréad speaks to James Fenelly from The Light house Mental Health Ascociation in Kilrush who joins us in the studio fresh from a woodland walk in Vandeleur Gardens.
DJ Brian Clohessy Compere for the Kilrush Parade with the lowdown on the St.Patricks Day events in Kilkee, Kilrush , and Doonbeg.
Padraig with this weeks Community Diary of events for the region.
John Garvey from the Kilkee Fire Service drops in to speak to Teresa with information on Clare County Council Fire Safety initiative who are promoting free safety and smoke alarm checks – Clare County Council (Fire Safety Checks) 065 6821616.
. Teresa speaks to Sharon Meaney about the Clare Volunteer Centre who’s registration service is open to anyone interested in volunteer work within local organistations around the area.

Radio Beams – Melanie Lennon, Sales and Marketing Manager of the Cliffs of Moher Experience.

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Radio Beams this week is well know Melanie Lennon Sales and Marketing Manager of the Cliffs of Moher Experience.
Melanie talks about the origins of the Cliffs of Moher Experience.
Where over decades tourist visited the Cliffs in small numbers. Since the development over 25 years ago the numbers have reached one million and a quarter in 2019.
Melanie travels to many parts of the world promoting tourism and tells visitors about the offering at the Cliffs and the wider area of the Burren. Also invites local producers to show their products at the Cliffs.

The Genealogy Show – St. Patrick

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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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Noel visits the recent 2023 Concertina Cruinniú which took place at Miltown Malbay and speaks Harry Hughes about the annual Cruinniú, and takes a tour of the local pubs for a listen and a chat. Brenda with the community diary of events for the area.
Teresa chats to Martin Haugh at the Stella Maris about the long low season past, now opening up to the public for business proper.
Brian Clohessy calls in with details of the Kilrush Kilkee and Doonbeg St. Patricks Day.
Mairead chats to Pat and Teresa Quinn who present the ‘Bookline’ programme on Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
Teresa speaks to Mary Keane , and Teresa Speaks to Leah Cronin at the loophead Lodge in Kilbaha who looks after Ukranian Refugees.

Radio Beams

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Radio Beams show this week is with well know Loretta O Dea O Callaghan who lives in Kilrush. In her mid life she discovered she could and did write poetry. Wonderful writing and hopes to get it in to a book form. She lived in Dublin and London for a period. Tune in Tuesday 3.30pm on www.rcb.ie

The Genealogy Show – Joe Harrington The Butter Road

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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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Digiclare Kilrush


On this weeks Community Unity Mairead speaks to Padraic McElwee Head of Enterprise at Clare Local Enterprise Office for Enterprise Week , then Oonagh McCutcheon , National Director .IE Digital Town Programme at .IE with the National Digital Town awards.
Teresa has the Community Diary of events for the area , and Padraig Griffin meets Hilary Gleeson and various stall holders who were recruiting in the area at last weeks Digihub Jobs Fair in Kilrush. Finally Mairead speaks to Andrew Killeen from Doonbeg Drama Group about the West Clare Drama Festival running this week.

The Genealogy Show – Irish Lives Remembered

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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 featuring Gregory Rynne , Martha and John Lillis, Morwena , and Annemarie

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Photo by Eugene McCafferty


In todays Community Unity Brenda Deloughary with local events and community announcements, Mairead speaks with Gregory Rynne long standing member and chair of The Mullagh Entire Drama Group. Teresa has a spirited chat with Martha and John Howard from Lillis Undertakers in Kilkee. Mairead chats with Morweena from The West Clare Family Resource Centre and Ann Marie from Ennis Citizens Information Centre helps to demystify the world of pensions. With Chris on Sound


The Mullagh Entire Drama Group

Presents two 1-act comedies
Last Tango in Mullagh by David Tristram
& A Cure for Nerves by Raymond Young

In Mullagh Hall
Friday February 24th
Sunday February 26th
Saturday March 4th
Doors open 7pm
Curtains 8pm
Adults €10
Children €5

Radio Beams – Colette Reddington about the publication Light on the Horizon.

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Radio Beams show today is with well known Colette Reddington who spoke to us about the 30 years of there great work. Written a book about it with others. Called Light on the Horizon.
Working with women who suffered domestic abuse. There book traces the beginning and various steps along the way to build a supportive organisation. Also setting up a a Haven Charity Shop.
Branching out to research and education. Mary Fitzgerald played a major part from the beginning. Along with many others like Madeline Macleer.
Gerry Brennan appears in the photo also.
Tune in Tuesday 3.30pm www.rcb.ie. Please share

Reflections

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The programme was recorded whilest observing social distancing rules.
A weekly 30-minute space for Christian prayer, song and devotion. It is presented by the Brothers of Charity Group led by Antonio Cebas and joined in by Donnie Dillon, Anne Marie Harte Orla McMahon and Kathleen Ryan It is an invitation to engage in Christian worship through prayer and song, as well as to reflect on the lives of the Saints whose feast day we celebrate.

The Genealogy Show – RootsTech 2023

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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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Teresa Glendinning travels to the Holistic Fair in Ennis to talk to Reiki Master Mark Renton and Patrick Mangan,Gerry Brown and Barbara Mulkeen. Brenda has the community diary of local events. Padraig speaks to Hilary Gleeson about whats on offer at the upcoming CLDC Jobs Fair on 1st of March at the Kilrush DigiHub., and in the studio Teresa speaks to the Oakhill Player’s drama group from Kilimer Parish.

The Genealogy Show – Significant sources for your family history research 1824-1911

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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 – Josephine Nolan have lived through many challenges.

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Radio Beams show this week is with well know Josephine Nolan who lived with her husband in a farm near Kilkee.
Josephine was born in England and lived in Limerick for a period. Spent 7 yrs in Cappagh Hospital.
Then lived in New York got married and lived in Canada.
Then her late husband died rest in peace. Then ended up moving back to Clare and met John Joe who she married and lives happily with.
Tune in Tuesday 3.30pm www.rcb.ie

Community Unity featuring West Clare Mini Marathon and Susanne Rodgers from Social Justice Ireland

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On todays Community Unity Brenda and Teresa gave us the community announcements, 
Máiréad spoke to Susanne Rodgers live from Social Justice Ireland on increasing the core social rates and the cost of living crisis.
Adrain O’Connor was out in Kilkee in January 29th for RCB 25th Anniversary on the 29th of January 2023 and put together a great short documentary on the West Clare Mini marathon 2023.
We were then joined by Daithi O Connell who enchanted us with his music and chats , and about what he is doing since retirement. With Máiréad , Brenda, Teresa, Padraig , Adrian , Noel.