Category Archives: Community Interest

The Genealogy Show – The Coastal Atlas of Ireland

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Presented and 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 with Margaret, James and Special Guests – Eanna Ni Lamhna and James Fennelly.

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On this week’s Community Unity, we chat all things community. Our guests today include James Fennelly from the Light house (West Clare Mental Health Association) where he tells us of all the events taking place in West Clare for Mental Health week taking place between the 7 and 13 October. We also hear from Eanna Ni Lamhna, a renowned botanist by Profession, and hear about the fun activities planned for National Tree Day (www.treeday.ie) and the importance of native trees in preserving bio-diversity. Eanna is also hosting a guided woodland walk in Vandeleur Walled Gardens & Woods on Saturday 9 October as part of Mental Health week.

Reflections

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This Programme was made under social distancing guidelines.
A weekly 30-minute space for Christian prayer, song and devotion. It is presented by the Kilkee Prayer Group led by Anne Haugh and Kathleen Ryan and joined in by Donnie Dillon, Anne Marie Harte and Antonio Cebas. 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. All listeners at home are invited to add their own prayers and petitions and together with those of the group offer them in unison to the Grace of the Lord and our Blessed Lady.

The Genealogy Show : Carroll – Marks Family History Sessions Part 2. Series 14 Episode 26

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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 with Mairead ,Maggie, James, Brian and Guests Jenny Bassett and Barry Williams.

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On this week’s Community Unity, we chat all things community. Jenny Bassett tells us about the Dancing Extravaganza taking place on Sunday 26th September on Kilkee Beach. Brian Clohessy gives us an update on Peter Lawless, who on 21st August began his solo non-stop attempt to sail around the world from Kilrush Marina. We also talk to Barry Williams who is
cycling through County Clare as part of the cycle from Mizen Head to Malin Head to raise funds and promote the Cycles Against Suicide initiative.

The Genealogy Show – Carroll – Marks Family History Sessions Part 1 – Series 14 Episode 25

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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 – Kidney stories with Eoghan O Ceirin,Peggy Eustace and Noretta Clifford.

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Radio Beams show this week is talking to 3 people about the issues of kidney disease.
1st we have Eoghan O Ceirin from Ennistymon who had a kidney transplant,but still do exchanges 3 time a day.
Then we speak to the Secretary of the Clare Kidney Association Noretta Clifford who also had a transplant and working very well. Both are very thankful to the donors .
Never to be forgotten and advise all of us to carry a donor card. Peggy Eustace who explains the great work of the Clare Kidney Association does along with the National Kidney Association.

New: Community Unity

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On this week’s Community Unity, we talk all things community and have music and chat with our guests Ray Lowe and Brian Clohessy. Brian gives us some helpful information about booking bands, DJs, videographers, etc. for weddings and events as Covid-19 restrictions are easing. Ray will be delving into his extensive CD collection before focusing on the all-Ireland GAA final that took place on Saturday between Mayo and Tyrone.

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 Kilkee Prayer Group led by Antonio Cebas and joined in by Donnie Dillon, Anne Marie Harte 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. All listeners at home are invited to add their own prayers and petitions and together with those of the group offer them in unison to the Grace of the Lord and our Blessed Lady.
Listen in to Reflections on Sundays at 3:00pm on 92.5-94.8fm and live stream.

Community Unity

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New Programme for Tuesday’s on RCB “Community Unity” focusing on everything in the community with local guests and interviews from around the West Clare area.

Radio Beams – 1st poet Laureate Grace Wells lives in Ennistymon

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Radio Beams show this week is with Grace Wells from Ennistymon who was nominated as the 1st poet Laureate in Clare. On Saturday evening in the Falls Hotel there will be a poetry evening facilitated by the great poet Sarah Clancy. It will be streamed on line.Supported by the Arts in Clare. Grace has written books with an environmental theme in them and her poems reflect this as well.
Tune in 3.30pm www.rcb.ie on Tuesday .

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 Kilkee Prayer Group led by Antonio Cebas and joined in by Donnie Dillon, Anne Marie Harte 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. All listeners at home are invited to add their own prayers and petitions and together with those of the group offer them in unison to the Grace of the Lord and our Blessed Lady.

Radio Beams – Cosima Knopfel O Halloran

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Radio Beams show this week is with Liscannor woman Cosima Knopfel O Halloran. She plays her concertina at the Cliffs of Moher. Born in 1938 in East German and moved to West Germany in 1954. Moved to Ireland in the eighties. Learned English and Frank Custy though her the concertina . Tune in every Tuesday at 3.30pm

The Genealogy Show – The Crosbies of Cork, Kerry, Laois and Leinster Part 2- Dr Michael Christopher . Series 14 Episode 24

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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 – Fergus Tigh Talks About His Filming Work and the Writing.

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Radio Beams show this week is with well know film maker Fergus Tight who lives in Ennistymon. He loves to swim in the sea and enjoys the craic.
Fergus has been working on making and directing film.He also a writer and he won an All Ireland hurling medal with his Secondary School in Fermoy in Cork.

Reflections

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This Programme was made under social distancing guidelines.
A weekly 30-minute space for Christian prayer, song and devotion. It is presented by the Kilkee Prayer Group led by Anne Haugh and Kathleen Ryan and joined in by Donnie Dillon, Anne Marie Harte and Antonio Cebas. 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. All listeners at home are invited to add their own prayers and petitions and together with those of the group offer them in unison to the Grace of the Lord and our Blessed Lady.

The Crosbies of Cork, Kerry, Laois and Leinster Part 1- Dr Michael Christopher Keane, Series 14 Episode 23

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Presenters: Oisin Ryan and Lucas O’Shea Harrington
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 – James Tierney story told by Lynsey, Lorrain,Dennis Tierney and Joe O Connell

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Radio Beams story this week is about a James Tierney born in 1929 and died in 1995 in Corofin he had very creative brain and hands.
Recently a memorial was unveiled in Corofin near his garage where he worked. It about the wonderful things he did in his life.
Story told by Lyndsey Tierney granddaughter, Lorraine and Denis his children and Joe O Connell who was involved in the ceremony.