Category Archives: Community Interest

Community Unity

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On Today’s Community Unity we have Ireland’s greatest jazz and blues singer Mary Coughlan on the line with Mairead, Mary will be performing live at the Miltown Malbay Community Centre on June 2nd , upcoming live concert tickets can be booked via the Community Centre website or contact / 085-1496963.
Brenda has the Community Diary of events for West Clare, and Jenny Basset is on the line to speak about the upcoming Wellbeing Workshops for Women at the Culturlann Sweeney,

We have Roscommon Singer/Songwriter Ciara Lawless speaking about her debut Album based on a true story about the relationship between a father with Alzheimer’s and his son.

The Genealogy Show – Irish Naming Patterns with Judy Brennan

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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 – Ingrid Lotter talks about her experience in Asia.

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Radio Beams show this week is with well know Ingrid Lotter born in South Africa. Trained as English language teacher. Taught in South Korea and other countries. Met her partner from Clare and both loved to cycle.
Cycled extensively in South Korea, Japan, and thousand of Klm across China.
Ingrid tell us all about it.
Tune in Tuesday 3.30pm on www.rcb.ie

Community Unity

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On today’s Community Unity Padraig visits the West Clare Family Resource Centre in Kilrush to a workshop hosted by TASK about Public Transport in West Clare.
Next Delores Gallagher from Aquired Brain injury Ireland speaks to Padraig about an upcoming event in Portlaoise next month June.
Padraig meets Author Kitty Murphy from Lahinch at Banner Books over the weekend in Kilrush on her new book ‘Death in Heels’ a Dublin Drag Mystery.

The Genealogy The Breen Family Surname – Katie Breen

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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 – Fiona Staunton Dementia

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Radio Beams show this week is with well know Fiona Staunton Dementia Advisor at the Alzheimer Center at Cuan An Clar on the grounds of Cahercalla Community Hospital. Fiona says there is now 1,700 people in Clare having dementia in Clare. At varying degrees. The Center is open for a small group at a time to do exercise and network. Fiona herself had Parkinson’s condition which she speak about openly.

Community Unity with Guests Mike Walsh and Sarah Clancy

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On today’s show Padraig speaks to Mike Walsh who is part of Community Substance Misuse Team in the Mid-West and celebrating 10 years of assisting youths, families and communities with support in coping with substance abuse.
Brenda has the Community Diary of events for West Clare and we have Sarah Clancy of the Clare Public Participation Network who are running a free training workshop and brainstorming session on socio-economic rights and just transition in Kilrush and Ennistymon this week on Wednesday at 11-2pm in the West Clare Family Resource Centre and on Thursday at the Ennistymon Community Centre 6pm-9pm. With Chris, Mairead, Brenda and Padraig.

The Genealogy Show – Landed Estates – Place and Space

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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 – Dr Siobhan O Connor Manager of Clare Haven Services.

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Radio Beams this weeks show is with well know Dr Siobhan O Connor manager of Clare Haven Services. Where the organisation does tremendous work over 30 years supporting women in abusive relationships. By a number of actions. Like shelter, accompanying women to court to give testimony against their partner. Education. Improving legislation,devising new legislation. Been an active member in the Clare Network on violence against women.
Tune in 3.30pm to www.rcb.ie Tuesday repeated on Thursday.

Community Unity

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James, Padraig , Chris present this weeks show. In the studio to talk about thier work experience with RCB through last week are Jenna and Vlad.
We will miss Damien who’s last day was on Friday , RCB wishes him a prosperous and happy future after being with us since 2019, and Brenda has the community diary of events for West Clare.

The Genealogy Show – Exploring Place and Space.

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Our new series exploring place and space takes us through the journey of using places of local antiquity when delving into the histories of our ancestors.

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: Philip Brennan,teacher,artist,writer and bird watcher.

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Radio Beams show this week is well know Phillip Brennan born in Ennis and now lives in Newmarket on Fergus.
Left home at 15 to become a Christian Brother and 5yrs later met his late wife. Phillip loves art and have exhibited in many places.
Also written a few books, and also loves Bird Watching. One day he spotted 96 species of birds.
Tune in Tuesday 3.30pm on www.rcb.ie

Community Unity – Carrigaholt Kindness Cafe,KIlkee Library Anne Finnucane Prof. Roger O Sullivan.

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Kicking off the show today Teresa pays a visit to the Carrigaholt National School Kindness Cafe to speak to the Pupils about all the things they are involved in. Tereasa and Brenda visit Culturlann Sweeney Library and speak to Anne Finnucane about some of the events in the Library.
Professor Roger O’Sullivan, IPH Director of Ageing Research and Development on the line to speak about a report which found that despite a high level of awareness about the benefits of physical activity and recommended guidelines, women were less active than men and highlights the need to understand and address barriers to physical activity for other groups. Almost half of respondents in Ireland (46%) and a third in Northern Ireland (33%) knew the weekly recommendations to do at least 150 minutes of physical activity, although only around three in 10 across both jurisdictions were physically active five days a week or more. It found that women were less likely to be active and more likely to be inactive than men in both jurisdictions – this was despite high awareness of the benefits of physical activity amongst women.
We meet the Zambian Judo Club on a visit to Moyasta School during the West Clare Open Judo tournament in Clare with music and singing from the pupils of Moyasta School

Radio Beams – At 95 Paddy Hynes from Carron is a sharp as razor.

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Radio Beams show this Tuesday at 3.30 it with 95 year old Paddy Hynes from the Burren. Paddy is legendary around Clare and other parts. As he has a razor sharp mind.
He has dozens of recitation’s and songs.
He talks about his birth and the death of his only child and his wife. Yes he still drives and travels out.
Tune in to www.rcb.ie Tuesday at 3.30

Community Unity

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To start us off this week we have Carmen Cronan organiser of Clare Garden Festival at the Ennis Show Grounds this coming weekend. Brenda with this weeks Community Diary of events for the area and surroundings. James speaks to members of West Clare Taekwondo Club Wictoria Abram, Odin McNulty, Luke Moriarity and Ciara Wealeans of the West Clare Taekwondo Club ahead of next weeks European Championships in Romania.

Congella McGuire heritage officer at Clare County Council who helps local heritage groups develop heritage projects.

Next is Natalie, Joanne and Sue from Seal Rescue Ireland which works with volunteers around the coast to perform seal rescues, rehabilitaion and after being given the seal of approval released back into the sea.
Finishing off with Keith Enright founder of ASD Ireland head office in Limerick, which provides socially inclusive activities for people with autism and support to their families.

The Genealogy Show – Stephen Morse, One step tool for strategies for Genealogy Research

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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 – Mark Helmore of the Flaggy shore in Clare.

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Radio Beams show this week is with well know Mark Helmore who lives in Mount Vernon on the Flaggy Shore in New Quay.

Mark is the owner of one of the older houses in Clare and renovated in the last 20 years. Where he rents it out to families on short holidays.
Seamus Heaney was a regular visitor before he died. He wrote a wonderful poem about it.
Tune in Tuesday 3.30 to www.rcb,ie and repeated on Thursday.


Community Unity

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Trish McNamara from Clare Leader Forum speaks about the problems that PA service cuts have made which can lead to isolation even for moderately disabled people and the Big Rally on Monday 24th in O Connell Square, Ennis on the 24th April.

Padraig has the Community Diary of events for the area.
Kevin Heapes speaks about the Zambian Judo club connection to West Clare Judo Club.
Teressa speaks to Tara Dunacheson a loop head small tour operator, then Evelyn Moriarty from Limerick Astronomy Club on the upcoming Dark Sky night in association with Kilbaha School this Friday and Teresa visits Halla Eoin Kilbaha on an Arts and Crafts day.

The Genealogy Show – Irish Reproductive Loans and Irish Ancestry

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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-Michael McTigue,Nicolas Rynne, and Louie Griffin talking about the unveiling of late Michael McTuige statue world champion from Kilmona

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Radio Beams show this weeks honours Mike McTigue World light heavy weight boxing champion.
A monument was unveiled on 18th of March at his native parish Kilmona . Speakers are cousins Mike McTigue, and Nicholas Rynne. Also we have 15 year old All Ireland Champ Louie Griffin from Kilfenora Boxing Club.
Tune in Tuesday 3.30pm on www.rcb.ie.