Category Archives: Community Interest

Radio Beams – John Lonergan retired Governor of Mountjoy Jail.

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Radio Beams show this week is with well known John Lonergan retired Governor of Mountjoy Jail. Retired since 2011 he often called on to give talks about human behaviour.
John remembers joining in 1968 we had little less that 500 prisoners then now in 2024 we have over 5,000 prisoners.
People with mental health, autism and physical disability.

Community Unity featuring Siobhan Boyd, Mulryan Grainne, Jason, and Grainne Flynn.

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Teresa was out and about over the weekend at the Querrin School House Christmas Tractor Run fundraiser for the School house conversion work and meets Mrs Klaus.

Mairead Padraig and Sadhbh head over to Ennis to meet some of the stallholders at the recent CLDC Social Enterprise Expo at The Inn at Dromoland speaking to Siobhan Boyd, from Mna le cheile, Women’s Shed Group, Jason from Fruit Tree food plant nursery , and Grainne Mulryan from Kilkee Golf Club ,and Grainne Flynn from Thriobetes an organisation which provides diabetes peer support.

The Genealogy Show – Advent and Traditions.

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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 – Willie Walsh retired Bishop of Killaloe Diocese.

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Radio Beams show this week is with well known Willie Walsh retired Bishop of Killaloe Diocese . His next birthday he be 90 years.
Born in to a farming family in north Tipperary arrived in St. Flannan’s College in 1963 to the boarding school.
Then went to Maynooth and later to Rome to study. Where he learned the Italian language.
He managed the Clare Hurling team for a period.
Tune in Tuesday 3.30pm and Thursday repeat at 4:30pm

Community Unity with Guests James Fennelly Claire Flynn.

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James Fennelly, peer co-ordinator with The Light house Mental Health Asociation was in the studio birnging with him some encouragement over the winter season for people who are more sensitive to the darker winter months, generally known as Seasonal affective disorder(SAD) . James has motivational and well being advice for those affected with advice on how to form good habits to help soften the affects.

Teresa speaks to Claire Flynn from Mental Health Ireland about the Womens Health and Wellbeing event including various exhibitors on Tuesday 10th December 10am-2pm at Kilrush Community Centre run by West Clare Womens Shed. For more information on the event contact Claire Flynn at or 085 8768522.
Chris Behan Hosts.


The Genealogy Show – Thanksgiving

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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 – Phoebe Larkin head guide of the Burren National Park.

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Radio Beams show Tuesday 3.30pm is with well know Pheoby Larkin is head guide in the Burren Nation Park . Managed by National Parks and Wild Life.
Office based in Corofin.
She talks about the park is where very rare flowers grow due to unique terrain.
Tune in Tuesday 3.30pm www.rcb.ie please share.

Community Unity – Robbie Brown , Aisling Deklerk, Marcella Casey.

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Robbie Brown is in the studio with news of the Christmas Gathering on 8th December in Querrin including the Christmas Lights illuminated Tractor Run on.

Mairead chats to Aisling Deklerk from CLDC about the upcoming Social Enterprise Expo at The Inn at Dromoland on 28th November, and Marcella Casey from Employability Clare. speaks about the processes and services offered in order to help anyone with a disability back into employment.


The Diaspora – Linking Past and Present

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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 Beam – Shirley Callaghan Singer Song Writer.

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Radio Beams show this week is with well know artist Shirley Callaghan (Musician / Song Writer) is the guest this week. Shirley is from Shannon and but was born in London. She has written a number of songs and has been recorded.
Shirley Callaghan plays gigs with others like David Slattery in various places .
Tune in to RCB every Tuesday at 3:30pm and repeat Thursday 4:30pm

Community Unity with guests Felicity Hayes McCoy , and James Fennelly

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Lily De Silva reaches out across Dingle penninsula to speak to Felicity Hayes McCoy after the October publication of her novel ‘The Booksellers Gift’ Felicity will be in Ennistymon on Wednesday 20th of November for tea , cake and book signing at Banner Books Ennistymon.
Padriag has the Community Diary of events covering most the region.
James Fennelly, peer co-ordinator with The Light house Mental Health Asociation is in the studio with encouragement over the winter season for people who are more sensitive to the darker winter months, generally known as Seasonal affective disorder(SAD), James has motivational and well being advice to help soften the landing.
With Teresa , Chris and Padraig.


The Genealogy Show – Parish Registers Explored and Websites Government.

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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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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.

The Genealogy Show – All Saints and All souls Day

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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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Community Unity – with guests Valerie Leonard, Claire Kelly

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Christmas Craft & Food market at Querrin School House will be held on Sunday November 24th from 2pm-5pm with local food vendors and craft stalls.
As part of ‘Science Week’ The Irish Dolphin and Whale Group will be on stage over at the Cultúrlann Sweeney this Friday, November 15th with a multimedia presentation of Can We Speak Whale ? IDWG are also running drop in open days at the Kilrush centre on 10th , 16th , 17th of November from 11-3pm see link for more info.In the mean time, tomorrow Wednesday 13th November the IDWG have a set of live stream webinars HERE back to back from 6PM entitled ‘PHOTO ID’ and ‘Acoustics’.

Radio Beams-Ollie Byrne launched his 13th book called : On the Boards

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Radio Beams this Tuesday is with well known author Ollie Byrne. His recent publication is called On the Boards.
All about music in Clare from 1950 to present day.
Over 450 pages full of juicy facts for lovers of kind of music and bands.
Tune in Tuesday 3.30pm and Repeated on Thursday at 4:30pm.

Community Unity with guests Diarmuid Keane , and Sharon Meaney.

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Sharon Meaney from The Clare Volunteer Centre keeps us up to date with the happenings around the Volunteer centre Community Events and Training Calendar.
Dermot joins us from St. Senan’s Kilkee highlighting the Club 400 draw on the 15th December which is limited to 400 tickets only with many great prizes. Tickets are available through the website.

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The Genealogy Show – Halloween

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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 Lynch on Community building

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Radio Beams show Tuesday at 3.30 pm is with well know John Lynch .Born in Oxford in the UK .Came by chance to live in Doonbeg 15 yrs ago.
John has a lot of experience living and working in Community groups in the UK.aS John says it does take a lot of commitment to work and live in a community group with objectives .
Tune in to www.rcb.ie at 3.30 pm Tuesday and Rpt Thursday at 4:30pm