Category Archives: Community Interest

Reflections

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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.

Radio Beams – Dr Moosajee Bhamjee tells of his life trip to the Dail

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Radio Beams show this week is with well know Dr Moosajee Bhamjee who was born in South Africa . Came here on scholarship to do medicine. Trained as a Psychiatrist. Married a Coorclare woman who was a nurse .
By 1992 he was asked to stand for election for Labour. To everyone’s surprise he got elected. Only ran for one election.
Tune In every Tuesday at 3.30pm.

The Genealogy Show – Drawing Your Family Tree

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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 John Aston , Jane O’Sullivan and Elaine Ryan.

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In today’s Community Unity Show Teresa spoke to Jane O’Sullivan at Citizens Information Service , Kilrush about care packages available to people, Brian Clohessy joined us live to speak about keeping safe at Christmas, Brenda gave us the Community Announcements and what is happening in the West Clare area over the coming weeks.

Máiréad and Brenda spoke to John Aston about a Celebration of Loop Head Projects, due to take place this evening in the Community Centre, Kilkee, but has been postponed due to weather conditions until the new year.LT Strategy to Implementation Plan

Mairead then spoke to Elaine Ryan , CEO of Children’s Books Ireland who have launched their Annual Christmas Appeal asking the public in Clare to help them share the gift of reading with Children across Ireland in 2023. James picked some great music choices for today’s show.


Radio Beams – Margaret O Brien CEO of Ennis Chamber of Commerce.

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Radio Beams show this week is with well know Margret O Brien CEO of Ennis Chamber of Commerce. Margaret is an Ennis person and knows the town very well. There are 189 members of the Chamber. A lot of accountants and solicitors. Ennis has evolved over the years. Getting on line is a big challenge for the small business these days. There is lots of help there and so Ennis is a becoming a very competitive town.
Shoppers want predestines on O Connell St. Tune in Tuesday 3.30pm.

The Genealogy Show – The night of the big wind 1839

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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 – Kasia Kowaska talks about her fitness classes

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Radio Beams show this week is with well known Kasia Kowalska who does Yoga,Dance Fitness,Drumming Exercise-‘—-Games and Fun with all abilities.
Kasia born in Poland and came to live in Ireland 19 years ago.
Had worked in Shannon Airport for a few years.
Tune in www.rcb.ie 3.30pm Tuesday. Please share.


Community Unity

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Getting into the Christmas spirit with Teresa, Brenda, Padraig and Cathal on sound, Padraig pulls a couple of crackers, and news on a couple of upcoming local Christmas events . Teresa speaks to Ken Kilbride Chief Executive Officer of ADHD Ireland and Frank Dillon Head of Communications & Fundraising at Alone.ie.


The Genealogy Show, Infamous Landlords – The Case of William Sheey of Ayle, Co. Clare

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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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On this weeks Community Unity Mairead speaks to Saint Vincent de Paul about the SVP annual appeal, Teresa speaks visits Citizens Advice for advice on the ins and outs of making a Will , tax pitfalls and what to watch for while making a will and Brian Clohesy is in the studio advises on home security.

The Genealogy Show – The Gores of Derrymore in O’Callaghans Mills County Clare.

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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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In today’s Community Unity Show Máiréad spoke to Dermott Petty about his play ” 2 days in September ” which is on again in Miltown Malbay Community Centre on Saturday November 8pm.
Teresa spoke to Bernadine Carroll, Engagement Curator at Irish Architecture foundation about the Home Architect initiative calling on community groups and architects in Co Clare to team up and submit projects.
Teresa then spoke to Ann Finucane ( Librarian) in Culturlann Sweeney library here in Kilkee, and she told her about all the services that they offer to its members and what going on in the library.

The Genealogy Show – Tipperary Gentry

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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 Rena Bacik Her daughter Ivana who attend a meeting in the Old Ground Hotel to honour the late Paddy Hogan TD who was 1st elected in 1923. Rena Bacik nee Murphy was born in Kilkee.
Rena did not like the national school in Kilkee as it was very tough. Her mother went to Dublin to deliver the 3 children she had.
Tune in Tuesday on www.rcb.ie at 3.30

Community Unity

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On today’s Community Unity Show Teresa spoke to Mrs Clause about Christmas and Kim about the craft fair that was held at Halla Eoin. James and Brian speak to Joe Haugh about the victory of the Under 14 Doonbeg team who are the County Champions.

James spoke to Anne Micks from Ennis who was awarded 2022 Netwatch Clare Family Carer of the Year.

Máiréad speaks with Doctor Sarah O’ Beirne Consultant Respiratory Physician and COPD support Ireland Board Member ahead of World COPD Day Wednesday November 16th 2022.

Teresa then speaks with Molly Anne O Halloran about Britain’s Got Talent audition, and we hear two lovely songs from Molly.


The Genealogy Show – Registration of deeds latest developments and meaning of sources

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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.