Category Archives: Community Interest

Kilkee Civic Trust Summer Talks 2022

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RCB are delighted at the opportunity to bring to air the 2022 season of Kilkee Civic Trust Summer Talks season with the first of two events this week on Wednesday 6th of July and Arts In Focus Concert on Friday 8th July at The Cultúrlann Sweeney, O’Connell St. Kilkee.

The full programme can be downloaded here – Kilkee Civic Trust – Summer Programme 2022
Each talk will be recorded and is sheduled for broadcast at 4:10pm on the following Monday. Podcast links will available to listen back.

Community Unity – featuring Liam OBrien, Bill OBrien, Deirdre O Brien, Teresa Clarissa Tourist.

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On today show we spoke about the Famous piper Willie Clancy as this is the 50th anniversary of the summer school in Miltown Malbay, which is on this week , we listened to some lovely recordings by him.
Teresa caught up with Clarise Barclay a tourist who spoke about loop head and the amazing scenery and activities that she has encountered during her 1st visit to this area.
Teresa also spoke with Colette Costello about the re opening of loop head lighthouse after being closed for 2 years.
We we joined live in studio by the O’ Brien Family from portlaoise, Co, Laois. Dad Liam, Mum Deirdre and their son Bill who are in West Clare for the Willie Clancy week.
We had a great conversation about music and we had a live performance from Bill O’Brien who plays the banjo and he spoke about how he became involved in music and the great teachers he has had over the years.


Reflections

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The programme was recorded whilest observing social distancing rules.
Listen in to Reflections on Sundays at 3:00pm on 92.5-94.8fm and live stream.
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 – Prominent O’Briens – Kenneth O’Nicholls

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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 – Aine Kelly talks about her migrane,dating and other matters

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Radio Beams show this week is with well known Aine Kelly (Nancy) born in Lisseycasey but living in Ennis. Aine was a nurse. Has migraine for years,uses a machine that helps her cope with the condition.She also talks about dating sites and her dog called Jack. Tune in www.rcb.ie 3.30pm Tuesday.

Community Unity

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On today’s Community Unity we hear about the work of the Bedford Row Family Project from Patrick Talty. We have recordings throughout the show of our RCB out and about event held in O’Mara’s bar in Kilkee on Sunday 26th June to promote the station as a social enterprise. Mairead chats with Suzanne Rogers about the invaluable work of Social Justice Ireland. Teresa attended the summer solstice event at the labyrinth in Querrin, and Emma Buckley from Gourmet Fuel talks tips on leading a healthy and nutritious lifestyle.

Reflections

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Listen in to Reflections on Sundays at 3:00pm on 92.5-94.8fm and live stream.
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 – Some Fascinating O’Briens 1500s – Series 14 Episode 53

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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 – Mary McNamara (nee O Connor) has lead a very busy life.

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Radio Beams guest this week is well known Mary Mcnamara born in Cranny and living in Inch,Kilmaley.
Mary had a great childhood and had 5 tough years in Convent in Kilrush boarding.
She became a nurse and in the late eighties decided to do Chinese medicine. Which she worked at until a few years ago.
Tune in www.rcb.ie 3.30pm Tuesday


Community Unity

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On this week’s Community Unity where we discuss all things community, we hear from Teresa Glendinning who attended and spoke with many people on the Loop Head Nature weekend held on 18 and 19 June. We also hear from Clare County Council and their consultant on the draft report they have launched following on from the Kilkee Walkability Audit undertaken in October 2021 and the next steps for the report. Teresa also speaks with the sculptor Seamus Connolly.

Radio Beams – Peter Marshell is Homeless in His Home Town

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Radio Beams show this week on Www.rcb.ie at 3.30pm on Tuesday is with Peter Marshall born in Ennis in 1956 and travelled to a number of countries in the EU and then travelled to USA in 1979. Hi s trade was a painter,but he busked a lot and travelled around ending up un Oregon .
When he came home after a few years of bad health’s he could not find accommodation and ended up in 2 homelessness hostel. He found them tough to live in .Now his is sleeping on the streets on Ennis.
Tune in www.rcb.ie 3.30pm on Tuesday. Please share.

Community Unity

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On today’s Community Unity, where we discuss all things community, Teresa Glendinning is with Bernie Anslow in Halla Eoin, Kilbaha to hear all about the Clare Quilt. Teresa is also with Kim Thittachai to hear about her recent art workshop for children and her exhibition currently at Culterlann Sweeney. We hear what community events are coming up in the area and from Oisin McKeogh about the Faces of Clare documentary. Teresa is with Phillip Walker and Lucy Fennelly from the Kilkee Aqua Club with Phillip telling us about the snorkeling activity taking place as part of the Wild Loop Head weekend (18 – 19 June) and Lucy telling us about her experiences with the aqua club. We also hear from Fiona O’Malley from Turn2Me about a free mental health support group for exam stress and practical tips on how to avoid exam stress.

Reflections

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The programme was recorded whilest observing social distancing rules.
Listen in to Reflections on Sundays at 3:00pm on 92.5-94.8fm and live stream.
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.

Community Unity , Brenda, Teresa and Margaret host.

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On Community Unity today where we discuss all things community we learn some practical tips for gardening from Brid Hedderman’s recent talk in Halla Eoin Kilbaha. We also hear about all the community events coming up in the area, and hear about a new counselling service available in Clare for problem gamblers and their families.

Reflection

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The programme was recorded whilest observing social distancing rules.
Listen in to Reflections on Sundays at 3:00pm on 92.5-94.8fm and live stream.
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 – Irish Place Names

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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 week’s Community Unity where we discuss all things community, Brian Clohessy is in to give some practical tips for parents of those taking junior and leaving certificate examinations. Vivian Patterson from the Higher Education Authority is on to tell us about the higher and further education places available for Clare residents. Teresa Glendinning chats with Dara O Callaghan from the Shannon Crematorium and also catches up with Mags Keane to discuss the Loop Head Community Walk which takes place every Sunday and also about the e-bikes in the area.