Category Archives: Community Interest
Birth Months – August
Each month Audrey Spendlove take a look at the month you celebrate your Birthday, What does that mean for you? Birth Flowers, Birth Trees, Birth Stones, Birth Birds and a little bit about personality is all included in this light-hearted, fun, half hour programme with me, Audrey, here on Raidio Corca Baiscinn…
The Genealogy Show – Kapunda – A long long way from Clare to here – Australia Irish connection
Presented by: Rory Dillane, Ken Bula, James Gill, Lucy Ryan
Produced by: Lorna Moloney.Clans and Surnames Website
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Produced by: Lorna Moloney.
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.
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Community Unity; Interviews with – Robbie Brown, Alex O Connor, John Murphy.
Kilrush Community School Blood Donor Clinic – August 2025.
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) is currently running a blood donor clinic at Kilrush Community School to help maintain supplies for regional hospitals in West Clare. Alex is on the line to fill us in.
Clinic Details Location: Kilrush Community School, Kilrush, County Clare
Dates & Times:
Tuesday, 5 August 2025: 16:50 – 20:10
Wednesday, 6 August 2025: 16:50 – 20:10
Appointments: This is an appointment-based clinic. To book, call 1800 222 111
Robbie Brown drops into the Studio to reflect on the Pier to Pier fundraising Walk/Run over the Bank Holiday weekend held in aid of the Querrin Old Schoolhouse refurbishment.
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) is currently running a blood donor clinic at Kilrush Community School to help maintain supplies for regional hospitals in West Clare. Alex is on the line to fill us in.
Clinic Details Location: Kilrush Community School, Kilrush, County Clare
Dates & Times:
Tuesday, 5 August 2025: 16:50 – 20:10
Wednesday, 6 August 2025: 16:50 – 20:10
Appointments: This is an appointment-based clinic. To book, call 1800 222 111
Robbie Brown drops into the Studio to reflect on the Pier to Pier fundraising Walk/Run over the Bank Holiday weekend held in aid of the
Querrin Old Schoolhouse refurbishment.
Clare biodiversity officer John Murphy, who also serves as chairman of the Clare branch of Birdwatch Ireland met Teresa while visiting Loophead, and shares his insights on the diverse birdlife found around the Loophead.
Community Unity – featuring interviews with Mary Blake ,Tony Collins , Lauretta O’Dea.
Lace up the runners — the Pier to Pier Charity Run/Walk is on this Saturday, 2nd August 2025 at 12pm, starting and ending at Querrin Schoolhouse. Choose to walk or run either the 5k or 10k distance, registrations are now open via the Eventbrite(linked) website, or on the day at 11am for manual registrations at Querrin Pier. Tony Collins joins us with all the details.
Teresa heads over to Kilbaha to meet Theatre Nurse Mary Blake who’s career lead her far and wide and into a troubled middle east during the Iraq war.
Lauretta O’Dea reflects on the motivations behind her debut poetry collection in the newly published ‘Never Give Up’ following the book launch on 26th July at The Kilrush Library.
With Teresa Jackson, James Flanagan, and Presented by Chris Behan.
Querrin Schoolhouse. Choose to walk or run either the 5k or 10k distance, registrations are now open via the Eventbrite(linked) website, or on the day at 11am for manual registrations at Querrin Pier. Tony Collins joins us with all the details.Teresa heads over to Kilbaha to meet Theatre Nurse Mary Blake who’s career lead her far and wide and into a troubled middle east during the Iraq war.
Lauretta O’Dea reflects on the motivations behind her debut poetry collection in the newly published ‘Never Give Up’ following the book launch on 26th July at The Kilrush Library.With Teresa Jackson, James Flanagan, and Presented by Chris Behan.
Radio Beams – Cecilia Brizuela Coordinator of Womens Collective Ireland.
Radio Beams guest this week is well known Cecilia Brizuela Coordinator of Women’s Network .Based in Clonroad Business😀 Park Ennis .
Clare Women’s Network used to operate in Clare now this new Network operates so the Clare Women’s Network has closed down.
Find out more listed in to www.rcb.ie 3.30p.m on Tuesday. Please.
Clare Women’s Network used to operate in Clare now this new Network operates so the Clare Women’s Network has closed down.
Find out more listed in to www.rcb.ie 3.30p.m on Tuesday. Please.
Radio Beams – Carmel O Brian tells about Kilmaley.
Radio Beams show Tuesday 3.30pm.on is with well known guest. Is well known Carem O Brian who came to live with her husband 1979.Build a house and rear 5 children.Plus farm horses.
Carmel talks about her connection with Kilmaley NS.Later heavily involved in building 24houses in community beside the church. For expats and elderly people in isolated area.Now live in comfort independent.
Carmel talks about her connection with Kilmaley NS.Later heavily involved in building 24houses in community beside the church. For expats and elderly people in isolated area.Now live in comfort independent.
Community Unity with guests Elizabeth Donlon Fox , Roisin Horgan.
After the ISPCC Childline service report revealed a marked surge in contacts relating to abuse, Elizabeth Donlon Fox is on the line to speak about the service. If you or someone you know needs help, Childline is available 24/7 at 1800 66 66 66 or childline.ie. If you’re wondering how to support their work, see the ISPCC or Childline website for details of how to Volunteer or Donate.
No need for a night in front of the TV as Audrey has the Community Diary packed with events info for the West Clare area.
Teresa heads over to Kilrush for the monthly meet up with Roisin Horgan at the Kilrush Citizen’s Information Centre SEAI insulation upgrade grants are on the table this month.
Radio Beams – Terry Wilson tells about Miltown Malbay.
Radio Beams show this Tuesday is with well known Terry Wilson native of Milton Wilson. Terry tells us the history of Old Miltown Malbay.
Community Unity with Guests: Cathy Collins , and Deborah Hickie.
The Oakhill Players drama group based in Knockerra, West Clare, are bringing their lively Pint-Sized Plays on tour , bringing a burst of theatrical energy to a pub near you. Cathy and Mary are in the studio to chat. Cast:Sr.Iggy -Mary Finn,Sam- Pat Ryan See Iggy and Sam in– The Galleon- July 17th,Morrisseys-July 18th,Kirks Kilmhil-July 19th,Keoghs-July 25th,Tubridys Cooraclare-July 26th.See link for more details
Audrey has a roundup of events happening in West Clare with the Community Diary.
Kilrush Firefighter Deborah Hickie involved with recruitment of retained firefighters speaks about recruitment and the fire service.
More info here:FireIreland Vacancies
Audrey has a roundup of events happening in West Clare with the Community Diary.
Kilrush Firefighter Deborah Hickie involved with recruitment of retained firefighters speaks about recruitment and the fire service.
More info here:FireIreland Vacancies
Community Unity : with guests Mary Ellen Hickey, Paul Hacket and Veronica Keating.
Coming up today, Mary Ellen Hickey, instructor with National Learning Network will be speaking about services offered through personalized education, training, and employment services for people with disabilities, mental health challenges, or other support needs in order to help prepare for entry into the job market.
Paul Hacket is on the line from Click and Go Holidays and Flyshannon.ie to unpack booking the perfect getaway.
Audrey Spendlove has your guide to what’s on in West Clare with the Community Diary.
Veronica Keating gives the lowdown on this Saturday’s (12th July) FREE entry pop-up choral workshop and singalong in the courtyard of Vandeleur Walled Garden & Visitor Centre hosted by Sarah Corcoran.
Hosted by Teresa Jackson , Máiréad O’ Higgins Finnegan, Chris Behan.
Kilkee Civic Trust Summer Talks 2025
Join us at the Cultúrlann Sweeney, Kilkee,this Wednesday 2nd July for the return of the Kilkee Civic Trust Summer Talks! starting this week with two events:
Entry to all the Talks is Free of Charge.
All of our speakers give of their time and energy on a pro-bono basis.
The appreciation of the audience & is expressed by way of presenting each speaker with a Book Token at the end of each Talk.
A Donations Box is provided at all Talks to assist us in defraying necessary expenses.
📅 Wednesday, 2nd July at 8:00 PM “The West Clare Railway” – Journey into local history with Jackie Whelan’s captivating talk.
📅 Friday, 4th July at 8:00 PM “Arts in Focus” – Our annual celebration of creativity, showcasing an exciting array of local talent.
See the link below to download the complete Kilkee Civic Trust Programme of Events for Summer 2025.
We look forward to seeing you at Cultúrlann Sweeney, Kilkee.
Kilkee Civic Trust is a non-profit organisation working to enhance the quality of life in Kilkee, and its hinterland, by preserving and promoting its cultural heritage, and so making it a more attractive place to live, work and invest.
All 2024 Talks are hosted at Cultúrlann Sweeney, O’Connell St., Kilkee.
All of our speakers give of their time and energy on a pro-bono basis.
The appreciation of the audience & is expressed by way of presenting each speaker with a Book Token at the end of each Talk.
A Donations Box is provided at all Talks to assist us in defraying necessary expenses.
Birth Months
Each month Audrey Spendlove take a look at the month you celebrate your Birthday, What does that mean for you? Birth Flowers, Birth Trees, Birth Stones, Birth Birds and a little bit about personality is all included in this light-hearted, fun, half hour programme with me, Audrey, here on Raidio Corca Baiscinn…
Radio Beams – Mary Cashan tells of her harrowing story in an Industrial school.
Radio Beams story this week is about Mary Cashan who was born in Dublin but now lives in Clare.
She tells of the horrific times she has in the orphanage St Ann Booterstown Dublin.
She spent 15 years been abused and never learned to read of write. Tune in Tuesday 3.30pm www.rcb.ie
She tells of the horrific times she has in the orphanage St Ann Booterstown Dublin.
She spent 15 years been abused and never learned to read of write. Tune in Tuesday 3.30pm www.rcb.ie