Category Archives: Community Interest

Radio Beams – David Saunders concert remembering Pat Costollo fundraiser for Cahercalla hospice.

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Radio Beams show this week is with well know David Saunders. He plays with a number of groups and especially the Shaskeen Band.Wonderful fiddle player and had recent CD launch.
David is hosting a big concert in the Old Ground on April 3rd with friends. In memory of his great friend Pat Costello. Multi talented musician and and had a great wit.RIP Pat.
All funds will go to Cahercalla Community Care

Community Unity with guests Anna Swisher and Roisin Horgan

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We start off this week with Anna Swisher from CLDC.ie who in partnership with FoodCloud are running a series of two workshops from 1st April , Thrive Together: Community Solutions for Food Waste which aims to reduce food waste through community exchange while highlighting food sharing projects around the county.

Next: Audrey has the Community Diary of events for the area.
In this weeks visit to Citizens Information Kilrush Teresa meets Roisin Horgan to discuss sick pay and illness benefits to cover employed people.

With Chris Behan, Teresa Jackson , and Audrey Spendlove.


The Genealogy Show – Plot, Rebel, Repeat The Fenian Uprisings.

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Presented by: James Gill, Rory Dillane, Ken Bula, 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 – Phoenix and Wolf climb the charts

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Radio Beams show today is with Pheonix and Woulf.
Very talented couple. Amanda Shannon her real name born in Ennis.
Wonderful talented singer in the Irish language.
Woulf real name is Coire from Brazil .An accomplished guitareist. Both well known in the hot spots in Clare and beyond.
Tune in Today Tuesday at 3:30pm or repeat on Thursday’s at 4:30pm

Community Unity – Gabriel Keating ,Rita McInerney ,Christine Jenkins, Lioda ,Cat ,Dermot Hayes.

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Teresa was out into the Loop Head in the fine weather over the bank holiday to the new season celebrations at the Loophead Lighthouse re-opening speaking to Stephen Rowan and Gabrielle Keating The lighthouse is open now and from 15 May open 7 days a week. Now taking bookings for overnight stays at the Lighthouse Attendant’s Cottage, lighthouse tour’s can also be booked from the website. The lighthouse is part of the Clare Three Attractions on one Ticket and can be purchased here.
With the art exhibition underway in Ennistymon Teresa meets Christine Jenkins and students Cat and Lioda while on a perouse of the artwork exhibition at the FETAC learners Art Exhibition at the Ennistymon Courthouse Gallery which includes heart rending cathartic pieces reflecting the ongoing conflict since 2014 in Ukraine.
Audrey has the Community Diary of Events for the area.
During Kidney Awareness week James speaks to Dermot Hayes Chairperson of the Clare branch Kidney Association , who receives Peritoneal dialysis which needs to be administered for many hours on a daily basis. Dermot is raising awareness of kidney health and vital importance of the Kidney Donor card.
With Teresa Jackson, Chris Behan, James Flanagan, Audrey Spendlove.

The Genealogy Show – The Shamrock Saint St. Patrick’s Day from past to present.

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Presented by: James Gill, Rory Dillane, Ken Bula.
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

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Diedre Fitzpatrick who runs Better My Body have a Hiking , Yoga Retreat day starting from Halle Eoinn on the 16th March, a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature and practice mindfullness, click on the link above for more information and to register.

Audrey has the Community Diary of events for the area.

Rounding off the programme today Teresa heads over to Kilrush to visit Roisin Horgan at Citizens Information Kilrush to discuss the benefits situation for the self-employed.
With Chris Behan, Teresa Jackson.


Radio Beams

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Radio Beams show this Tuesday 3.30pm is with well known.
Tommy Mulloy well know soccor guru.Tommy stared playing with former St Michael’s club then moved around to a number of clubs .
When he retired he took part as am volunteer in various levels of Clare league and also got involved with FAI.
Tune I’m at 3.30pm on Tuesday or Rpt at 4:30pm on Thursday.

The Genealogy Radio Show

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Presented by: James Gill, Rory Dillane, Ken Bula.
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 Teresa Chris Audrey with guests Andrew Killeen and Dr Carel Le Roux.

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With The West Clare Drama Festival 2025 underway , joining us on the line is Tony Killeen, ready to give us the lowdown on all the exciting events and what we can look forward to in Doonbeg up until final act on Sunday 9th March Synopsis’ and ticket information can be found in the link above.
Audrey has the Community Diary of events for the West Clare area, next we have Dr. Carel Le Roux joining us to talk about diabetes, and how to manage and treat it effectively.

Radio Beamsn – Kier McNamara tells of his trips to Ukraine.

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Radio Beams show this week is well know Kier McNamara.Who has travelled 3,000 miles to Ukraine to deliver various goods and a 4×4 vehicle which he and his mate drive across Europe .
There are a number of charities around Ireland doing the same thing. Kier has been doing this a few time a year since the war started.Garages and individuals are very generous in giving 4×4 jeeps to give to Ukraine especially to the front line. Then the load it up with blankets and medical supplies. He’s going again in May.
Tune in Tuesday’s at 3.30pm.

The Genealogy Show

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The Genealogy Radio Show

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 – Orchard Wellness Center Joe Ford Manager, Laura Richardson,and Maureen Grogan.

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Radio Beams show is with members of the well know Orchard Wellness Centre based in Ennis.We have Joe Ford who is the Centre Manager and he offers a range of complementary treatments example Sound Therapy, Quantum Thinking Technology,next is Maureen Grogran, works as a Reflexologist,and Lymphatic Drainage,are examples of what Maureen does, then we have Laura Richardson Holistic Massage,and other therapies.
Tune in to www.rcb.ie every Tuesday’s at 3.30pm.

Community Unity with guests Simon Day , and Dr Mary McCreery.

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The Loophead Lighthouse season opens soon and this year the Lighthouse is openning with a bang on the 16th March weekend with an opening concert from 1pm at the featuring musicians and a choir. Keep updated via the website link above.
Padraig has the Community Diary of events.
Dr Mary Mcreery is on the line and has the knowledge to keep our ‘second brain’, the gut, in good health.

The Genealogy Show – Roots Uncovered; The Dillanes of Glin A Case Study in Family Research.

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Presented by: James Gill, Rory Dillane, Ken Bula. 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 with Morwenna Kersual, and Mike Howe

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Morweena is on the line with a heads up on the events in Kilrush and Loop Head and Kilkee organised around the West Clare Family Resource Centre.

Padraig has the Community Diary of events for the area.
and to round off todays packed show, Mike Howe speaks about this Friday’s (21st Feb.) fundraiser at The Forge Miltown Malbay with St Josephs GAA , St Joseph’s Secondary School and Miltown Malbay Ladies Football to raise some money to help with pitch development at Spanish Point.See link above for more information.


Radio Beams

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Radio Beams story Tuesday at 3.30pm on RCB.IE is with well know Dean Power from Clarecastle who is a renowned Opera singer.
His mother bought him his first lessons with Archie Simpson who held classes in Ennis.
After Leaving Cert he did not know what to do but was advised to go the music college.Dean fell in love with the signing .The he did 9 years Bayerische Staatsoper in Munich.He established himself all over Europe.
Dean has sang all over the world and returned home to get married and settle down with his family. Nowadays he selectively travels out.

The Genealogy Show – Exploring Saint Valentine

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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 – John Morgan tells us about Kilfenora.

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John Morgan is a well known guest on Radio Beams — John talks about Kilfenora when he was a child. He goes through all the residents of the village in around 1956. His dad owned a small shop in the center of the village. His dad was 5ft 3 and played football with Kilfenora and in 1941 and 42 they won the county championship.
The National School was right across the road and in 1959 the new school was built at the other end of the village. John thought it was a long way. The Burren Center was built on the grounds of the old school and was built in 1972.
John talks about the world famous band Kilfenora Band as the lived next door to him as child. This is biggest love.

Community Unity – Siobhan Purcell , Deirdre Hunt

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This weeks Community Unity is presented and produced by Chris Behan, with Mairead O’Higgins Finnegan.
Mairead speaks to Clarecastle author Siobhan Purcell has just published her first book in a series ‘The Quay Road Mysteries Book 1’released at Christmas , is based in the West of Ireland and draws ‘inspiration from the charm and intrigue of small-town life, weaving stories that blend vivid landscapes, memorable characters, and a touch of suspense.’Padriag has this weeks Community Announcements for the area.
With 20 years in community radio experience and currently CRAOL project Coordinator, Diedre Hunt is on the line to speak about what CRAOL is all about.