Category Archives: Community Interest

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.


Radio Beams – Santuary Runner in Clare Orl Ni heile Rob Stephens Jawdat Luqman farouk Ovamane.

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Radio Beams show this week is with a group of runner I met in the Tim Smyth Park in Ennis.
They are called the Sanctuary Runners.
The meet at 3pm on a Sunday afternoon,to run, walk or jog. Formed in a number of parts of Ireland to support the asylum seeks and refugees that come to an area. Who like to meet new people, make friends and get fit.
#Santuaryrunner #runner #enniscoclare Tune in Tuesday on to www.rcb.ie at 3.30pm. All welcome.

Community Unity

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On this weeks Community Unity Máiréad spoke to Sarah Ferrigan of Clare PPN, and Elaine Clifford joins us from Money Advice and Budgeting Service to speak about financial hardship and what can be done to manage any difficulties.
We have Brenda and Audrey with the community diary announcements of new and upcoming events around the area. Jordan Elizabeth spoke to James ,Mairead and Brenda about moving to Ireland and living in West Clare, and Máiréad spoke to Doirín Graham CEO of Clare Local Development (CLDC) about the services it offers to the west of the county.

The Genealogy Show – St Brigid and the wonders of the patroness of Ireland

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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 local BT Young Scientists Of The Year finalists, LCETB and St Bernard Santuary.

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With Chris, Brenda , Mairead, and Teresa. On today’s Community Unity Teresa speaks to Lucy Fennelly from the St BernardSantuary in Carrigoholt, We have some very special guests in studio today – Cara, Cian, Ailish, Pat and Miss Eagon , from the Kilkee Community College, who walked away with a Silver award from the BT Young Scientist of the Year 2023 for their marvelous Bio-Oil from seaweed project and Teresa speaks to Mary Flanagan from LCETB about upcoming classes for parents of small children.




The Genealogy Show

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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 Dermot Hayes, Liz Grehey, Maureen Kilduff , Brida Shannon, and Padraig Howley.

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Community Unity with guests Dermot Hayes , Brida Shannon , Padraig Howley a farmer from Kilfenora who turned vegan after suffering suspected food allergies. Liz Grehey(Kilbaha gallery) from Loophead together and Maureen Kilduff with details of the upcoming Concertina Cruinniú in Milltown Malbay, theres Noel with whats on in the area and Brenda with community announcements for West Clare area.

The Genealogy Show – Irish Manuscripts Commission

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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.



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Radio Beams – Tony Kirby walking in the Burren.

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Radio Beams show this week is well know Tony Kirby renounced walking guide in the Burren.
Over 20 years Tony has honed his skills and learned a lot about history of the Burren.
Tony born in Limerick and worked in Dublin for years and then moved to Italy to learn the language. Then he and his wife move back to Kilnaboy and set up the business.
Tune in WWW.RCB.IE 3.30 pm on Tuesday. and repeated on Thursday.

Community Unity

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Chat Music and whats happening around West Clare with Teresa , Brenda, Chris, Adrian, Brian Clohessy drops into the studio and speaks about his new show airing at 1pm on Saturdays , and an interview with upcoming clothing designer from Peeco Apparel.

The Genealogy Show – Wonderful PRONI records – Exploring Northern Ireland.

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We are spending the next few sessions exploring PRONI and discovering the wealth of wonderful records from the PRONI website. Terrific stuff today for our show.
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 – Frank Whelan talks about this 40th anniversity of Cois Na hAibhne.

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Radio Beams show this week is with well known Frank Whelan who is chair of Cois na hAibhne. Which is marking its 40th anniversary this year. Venue for music, singing and Irish dancing based in Gort Road in Ennis. Frank is well known left handed Uileann pipe player. Tune in www.rcb.ie 3.30pm every Tuesday.