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ALONE is a national organisation in Ireland that supports older people to age at home with dignity and independence. Grainne Loughran is on the line to speak about the ‘cost of living’ survey of older people. ALONE’s latest Annual Cost of Living Survey uncovers the financial pressures facing older people in Ireland. With heating and energy costs spiralling out of control , 1/3 have those surveyed are having trouble paying day to day bills , rent and food bills. Alone are highlighting these widespread difficulties to the Government ahead of the budget.

This Friday , Saturday and Sunday Ennistymon becomes a hub for book lovers during the Book Town Festival. Local favourites like Salmon Bookshop and Banner Books host intimate talks, and poetry sessions. Organised with help from John Heddon, the festival draws in authors, musicians, and booksellers from all over Ireland, turning the town into a literary playground. Please see the linkabove for full details.
Audrey has the Diary of Events for the Area.


The Genealogy Show – The Significance of Titles.

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Presented by: Rory Dillane, Ken Bula, James Gill, Lucy Ryan
Produced by: Lorna Moloney.

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 – Mary Kelly Talks About Her Shop Journey

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Radio Beams show this weeks features shop owner in the heart of Ennis Mary Kelly.
Mary rented the shop in 1982 and progressed from there. She talks about the streets where she works.
Mary is also is a talented actor and won All Ireland nominations and local ones as well.
Mary tells a great story and you can tune in www.rcb.ie at 3.30pm Tuesday 23rd


Community Unity with Tomás Walsh and Guest Joe Power.

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Today on Community Unity with Teresa Jackson, Joe Power Director at Restorative Living calls into the studio. Joe leads training workshops and courses on Restorative Living which is rooted in the idea of healing, accountability, and community connection. It draws from restorative practices, which aim to build and repair relationships.

With The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – Season 2 hitting the screens, Tomás Walsh delves into the latest season set before The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, with an in depth review of Tolkien’s world of rich lore , fantasy and political intrigue, currently available to stream on Amazon Prime Video


The Genealogy Show – Brehon Laws; Uncovering Ireland’s Ancient Legal System

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Presented by: Rory Dillane, Ken Bula, James Gill, Lucy Ryan
Produced by: Lorna Moloney.

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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Birth Months – June

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Each month Audrey Spendlove take a look at the month you celebrate your Birthday, What does that mean for you? Birth Flowers, Birth Trees, Birth Stones, Birth Birds and a little bit about personality is all included in this light-hearted, fun, half hour programme with me, Audrey, here on Raidio Corca Baiscinn…

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The Genealogy Show – The Ulster Scots; emergence of a new culture.

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Presented by: Rory Dillane, Ken Bula, James Gill, Lucy Ryan.
Produced by: Lorna Moloney.

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 – Active Retirement Organiser Eugene Phillips.

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Radio Beams guest this week is well known Eugene Phillips working with Active Retirement in the Mid West. Form manager of Electronic company both in Ennis and Ennistymon.
He talks how would be joined an active Retirement club in your area..Doing things like games in community centre or planning trips locally ,nationally or abroad together. Eugene has all the skills to help groups proceed with this.
Tune Tuesday 3.30pm www.rcb.ie

Community Unity – Lily De Silva , Anne Fenucane , Roisin Horgan.

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Teresa heads over to the Cultúrlann Sweeney to chat to Anne Finnucan about the Library’s upcoming events in June, including Free event – Journaling for Wellbeing, and Improvisation for Adults: Summer Drama Workshop Series with local actor Rob Hopkins and Drama group, a great way to connect with the local drama community.Roisin Horgan from Citizen’s Information Kilrush speaks about new back to school allowance scheme’s and child benefit eligibility and payment schedules.
Audrey has the Community Diary of Events for the Area.
Lily De sylva our new Training and volunteer calls into the studio to say hello.

The Genealogy Show – From Raiders to Residents; the Viking Legacy in Irish Life.

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Presented by: Rory Dillane, Ken Bula, James Gill, Lucy Ryan.
Produced by: Lorna Moloney.

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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Community Unity – 25th Anniversary ~ Spring Raffle Live Draw

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Live from beautiful downtown Kilkee, it’s the award-winning ‘Community Unity’. Coming up today, Audrey’s Community Diary will be highlighting upcoming events in the West Clare Area , and Teresa, Chris, with Special Guest Marie Keane presenting our 25th Anniversary Spring Raffle , hosted live on air today 27th May from 1 PM to 2 PM with some great prizes up for grabs, including a €250 genealogy voucher, a Kilkee Golf Club 4 Ball voucher, and a hamper courtesy of O’Mara’s Bar Kilkee, tune in as we announce all the winners in our 25th Anniversary Spring Raffle!

Sinead Crowther and Denise Lauaki drop in while “on a mission to give these everyday heroes the recognition they truly deserve” as they search for the Tonstix Nationwide Lollipop Person of the year 2025, The search is divided into four regions with a finalist from each region , before one national winner is crowned at the end of June. Families, schools, and local businesses can get involved by sharing photos, videos, and stories about their favorite lollipop person. See Tonstix Website for entry details.
With Marie Keane , Teresa Jackson, Audrey Spendlove and Chris Behan.

A hearty RCB congratulations to the winners of our 25th Anniversary Spring Raffle! We’ll be in touch with each of you ASAP to arrange distribution of your prizes!

1. Martin Keane
2. Ann Forde
3. Coalon Lineen
4. Louise Walker
5. Mick O’Neill
6. Aishling Finnegan
7. Julie Jackson
8. James Kirwan
9. Lilly Costelloe
10. Mary Anne Haugh

 
And an extra big thank you to Lorna Moloney, Kilkee Golf Club, O’Maras Bar Kilkee, J Hartmann Jewellers, GBeauty Kilrush, Keatings Bar & Restaurant, Stella Maris Hotel, Nolan’s Deli Kilkee, Banner Books, Williams Pharmacy Kilkee, Williamshardware.ie, Central Store Kilkee, Macnamara’s Early til Late, Hurst Pharmacy, The Irish House Café and Gleesons Household & Cycles for all your support.

Radio Beams

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Radio Beams show this week is with well know Frank Whelan Chair of the Fleadh Nua 2025 and chair of Chois Na hAibhne.
Fleadh started on May 24th and end on June 1st.
All over Ennis..
There are many venues where one can hear music,singing and see dancing. As well as speak the Irish language.
There are lots of free events and many paid events. Frank plays the pipes himself as well as an author.
Tune in every Tuesday at 3.30pm

The Genealogy Radio Show – Crusades

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Presented by: Rory Dillane, James Gill
Produced by: Lorna Moloney, Lucy Ryan, Ken Bula

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

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Radio Beams show this week is with well known Sheen Twist manager of the Burren Sanctuary for Animals in Rockforest in Tubber.
Sheena loves animals all her life. In the land that she owns she has a large number of homeless dogs,cats,ponies and donkeys. They are well looked after. When a vet is needed they come and other supports the animals needs .
If you need a animal contact Sheena via the Burren Animal Sanctuary.
Tune in every Tuesday at 3.30pm

Community Unity – with guests Rita McInerney, Niamh Bonner.

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On today’s Community Unity Cllr Rita McInerney stops by to discuss growing housing pressures and the government’s latest initiatives to encourage downsizing for older homeowners downsize, making more space for families, along with grants available for home owners.

Following the Oct 10th 2023 massacre by HAMAS at the Supernova Sukkot Gathering, young people open-air music festival in Isreal, and the resulting backlash in Gaza, Naimh Bonner of Craftivism for Palestine aims to create a blanket of remembrance for the Palestinian victims of the conflict.

The Genealogy Show : Smoke and Silence; Inside the Papal Conclave.

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Presenters:Ken Bula, Rory Dillane, James Gill
Producer:Lorna Moloney

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.

Clans and Surnames Website
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Community Unity

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After last weeks visit to Kilkee and Kilrush the week before, Alex O’Connor from Irish Blood Transfusion Service highlights the critical need for blood donations to support vital blood stocks.
Amy Kelly from Crohns-Colitis Ireland speaks about Inflammatory Bowel Disease,
and has a public webinar scheduled, head to the website for more information.
Audrey rounds up this weeks Community Diary of events for the area.
With Teresa Jackson , Audrey Spendlove , Chris Behan.

Radio Beams

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Radio Beams show this week is with well know Ferdie O Donoghue in Ennis. Ferdie is now 81yrs and keeps fit every day. By walking twice a day. Ferdie was always involved in community in various ways. Very involved in Ennis and Chair of Lifford Soccer for years.
Ferdie was part of the Pirate radio scene in Ennis in the eighties,Fedie loves to make up quizzes and hold them in local pubs.
Tune in every Thursday at 3.30pm