Category Archives: Community Interest

Community Unity with Special Guests – Gerry Hayes, Jennifer Flynn and Joanne Dillon.

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On today’s Community Unity where we discuss all things community, we hear from Jennifer Flynn from Drinkaware about a free mental health booklet to prevent the misuse of alcohol. We also hear from Joanne Dillon from Kilkee Playground and Astro Turf about their upcoming fundraising campaign. Gerry Hayes from Ennis Track Club tells us about the 30 years that the club has been operating and some of the club’s successful participants 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 – Griffith’s Valuations – Series 14 Episode 38

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Presenter: Lorna Moloney, Jack Byrne, Aoibh O’Reilly, Victor Flahive, Chloe Doyle, Sarah Connolly.
Produced By: Lorna Moloney.

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 – Dermot Hayes with Ronan Summerly and Andy Palfreyman.

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Radio Beams show this week is with two band members Ronan Summerly and Andy Palfreyman in Clare.
Who speak about the feelings about not been able to play in venues around Clare and outside Clare due to the Covid restrictions. Both respect the covid regulations.
Ronan plays in a band called the Apprentice Daughters and Andy plays in band called APE although Andy is well know drummer with Bushplant.
Tune in Tuesday at 3.30pm www.rcb.ie Please share.


Community Unity with Special Guests Mary Lennon and James Lafferty

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On today’s Community Unity where we discuss all things community we hear from Mary Lennon and the role Craol play in supporting and developing
Community Radio stations throughout Ireland. We also hear from James Lafferty from the Clare Red Cross about their trojan work, fundraising efforts and their service bringing people throughout the county to medical appointments throughout the country.

The Genealogy Show – Tithe Applotments Detailed Analysis – Series 14 Episode 37

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Produced By: Lorna Moloney
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 – Tom Golden in Cratloe with community owned solar power farm

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Radio Beams show this week is with Tom Golden who with a few others in Cratloe is setting up a solar panel farm. They are three quarters of the way there.
It is expensive but the over 25 yrs it will have paid for itself and enormous benefit to the community. They are also asking residents locally to retro fit their home and supporting people in doing this.
Tom like many fears for the planet and hope more people with join in and give credit to the Cratloe Community Development for their work.
Tune in www.rcb.ie Tuesday at 3.30pm

Community Unity

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On todays Community Unity where we discuss all things community we hear from Fiona Gratzer, CEO of Unislim where she tells us what Unislim have to offer for people wishing to improve their health and lifestyle in the year ahead. Brian Clohessy is live in the studio to give some valuable tips for feeding and learning about our beautiful wild birds over the winter months. We hear from Dr Fran Giaquinto on a webinar training series on Invasive Species and we also feature a short documentary Fran had made with film maker Tony Whelan called ‘Death in the woods’. We also hear from James Flanagan co-ordinator with Age and Opportunity about the Fitline programme aimed at getting older people more involved in arts, culture, sport and physical activity.

The Genealogy Show – Nollaig na mBan Traditions of a Woman’s Christmas Series 14 Episode 36

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Presenters:Chloe Doyle, Jack Byrne and Sarah Connolly
Produced By: Lorna Moloney
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.




The Genealogy Show – Christmas Traditions – Series 14 Episode 35

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Produced By: Lorna Moloney
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 todays Community Unity we discuss all things Christmas. We hear from Kevin Heapes about the Winter Solstice event taking place in the Querrin on the evening of the solstice. We have plenty of Christmas songs from the past and present, plus poetry and stories from times gone by. We chat about Christmas traditions and have some Christmas tips for the Christmas dinner.

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 Tracing Your Family Tree – Series 14 Episode 34

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Produced By: Lorna Moloney
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 – Richard Sharp , Artist and Farmer

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Radio Beams show this week is well know artist and farmer Richard Sharp lives between Quility and Ballyvaughen where the farm is. Richard was born in a Mother and Baby Home 1954 in Belfast and found out 40 later his mother was from west Cork in Richard had several exhibitions and focus on trees and landscape.
He arrive in Clare by accident at the age of 20. Tune in Tuesday 3.30pm www.rcb.ie

Community Unity

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On today’s community unity where we talk all things community we are joined by Cllr Cillian Murphy a great friend of the Station here at Kilkee and we would like to thank him and Clare County Council for their continued support of us and the work that we do. Cillian is in to tell us about the events taking place in Kilkee for Christmas by the sea 2021.
Sadhbh Smyth also tells us about the treasure hunt taking place as part of the festivities. We also hear the material pulled together for the recent Craol awards and our award winning shows Tune in for the Tunes with Brian Clohessy and Let Erin Remember. Tom Nugent from the Killimer Local History Group is in the studio to chat about a virtual book launch ‘Living on the Wild Atlantic Way Through a Lens’ taking place in Killimer parish. We also hear some clips from the archives ‘Flanagan’s Shenanigans’ which are sure to entertain.