Category Archives: Community Interest

Radio Beams – David Slattery was a jockey in UK, then took up music.

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Radio Beams show this week is with well know David Slattery.
David grew up in Clarecastle and emigrated to Uk AT 17 to take up the work as a jockey. While he enjoyed it and won two significant races he found it hard hard to keep the weight down. He learned a lot.
At 47 he came back.Bought a few horses but he got involved in music and epically the Jame Circle .
Now he has branched out and now making his own CDs.
He is developing his own following.

A Little Bit of Gardening – Final Show

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Would you believe it, here we are back in September and this is the last A Little Bit of Gardening Show. So what can we look at today on the final show? I think it will be a little recap and some extras that didn’t fit in with the topics…
Tune in at 7.30pm on Monday, or 5.30pm on Wednesday, to find out more.

A Little Bit of Gardening – Historic Gardeners

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Over the last few weeks we have been looking back over the History of Gardens and the Knot Gardens. While researching these periods of history, a few names popped up but who exactly are these people and what contributions did they make to the development of gardens? So that is what I thought we could look at this week, Historic Gardeners..
Tune in at 7.30pm on Monday, or 5.30pm on Wednesday, to find out more. Or you can listen in on our webpage at rcb.ie at your own convenience….

The Genealogy Show – Names and Places

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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.

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Community Unity featuring Dr Werd Al-Najim and Fred O’Brien.

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Teresa speaks to Dr Werd Al-Najim following an obesity report speaks about weight loss, particularly about weight loss in terms of health benefit rather than a numerical scale on a weighing scale, and newer treatments available.
Padraig has the Community Diary of events.
Fred O’Brien well travelled, reads from his book on his early working life in London prior to moving to the Yukon , which he hopes to publish.

Radio Beams – Rachel McMacmanus has a degree in Fine Arts.

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Radio Beams show this Tuesday at 3.30pm is with well known Rachel Macmanus who holds a Master in Fine Arts.Her work can been seen in many places around Ennis. Born in Dublin,study in Dublin. Then got longing to go to the USA . She witnessed the twin towers bombing. Came home shortly after.
Lived in Cork and met her now husband.

Kilkee Civic Trust Summer Talks 2024: Dr Robert Brown – The Life and Times of Fr. Meehan and the Little Ark.

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The Genealogy Show – O’ Connors of Kerry and Others

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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.

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ALittle Bit of Gardening – Knot Gardens!

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When we were looking back at the History of gardening, it brought to mind the image of the Knot Garden. These gardens have always fascinated me, due to some of the exquisite designs and layouts. The time, patience and effort put into creating and maintaining these gardens can only be admired… So that is what I thought we could look at today, the Knot Garden……
Tune in at 7.30pm on Monday, or 5.30pm on Wednesday.

Radio Beams – Eileen Lahiffe 60 yrs in amature drama in Corofin, supported by husband Willie.

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Radio Beams show Tuesday 27th of August is with well know Eileen Lahiffe. Amature Drama in Corofin. Supported by her husband Willie. It was Haulie Lahiffe who Directed her in the early years.
Eileen spend 60 years on the stage and played major parts in plays like Big Maggie and The Field by John B Keane. Eileen Directed a play her self named ” Who for Pudding.” She got best Director.
Corofin travelled to many many drama competitions around Ireland. Eileen won over 18 awards and more for various aspects of Drama.
Lots of great friendships were made over the years up and down Ireland.
Tune in to www.rcb.ie 3.30pm Tuesday.

Kilkee Civic Trust Summer Talks: Ruairí Ó Conchúir – Water is Life:Protecting Local Waterbodies and the Life They Support

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Community Unity featuring Limerick/Clare Ham Radio Club.

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Teresa with guests Sarah May and Liz Townshend. Teresa is out and about in the Loop Head for an extended interview with the Limerick/Clare Ametuer Radio club, who are broadcasting through the 27th INTERNATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE / LIGHTSHIP WEEKEND from the Loop Head Lighthouse.
Padraig has the Community Diary of events.

Radio Beams – Samaritans in Clare with Pat White and Ann McNamara.

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Radio Beams show this week is a well know organisation called Samaritans Ennis & Clare .We chat to Director Pat White and assistant Director Ann McNamara .Phone then 24/7 on 116123 .
The offer emotional support to vulnerable people a listening ear.
Tune in each week at 3.30pm every Tuesday and repeated at 4:30pm pm on Thursdays.

Community Unity featuring guests Sharon Malone ,Linda Hebenstrait ,Jon Heddon ,Carmel Shaw.

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A Packed show today covering some of the Heritage Week events happening around the county, we start off close to home, marking the 170th Anniversary (Full itinerary below) of The Loop Head Lighthouse , Sharon Malone speaks to Teresa about the celebrations upcoming for this Sunday 25th Aug. from 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm.
Padraig speaks to beachcomber and author Linda Hebenstrait about the Beaches of County Clare and her new book. Linda will be hosting Banner Tea Times on 25th 2-3pm Banner Books Ennistymon.
John Heddon is on the line to speak about the Ennistymon Book Town Festival where pop up shops around the town are to be filled with books from booksellers far and wide over the weekend of Saturday/Sunday 31st August and 1st September.

Carmel Shaw, head tour guide at the Ennis Friary who are offering free tour of the Friary during Heritage Week, and have also developed a touring route of 7 friaries and monastaries around the west, through Galway, Clare and Kerry. Free tour as part of Heritage week on the 23rd August , please ring for availability on 065-6829100. Heritageweek.ie
Presented by Teresa, Chris and Padraig.


A Little Bit of Gardening – History of Gardening

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Our gardens are extensions of our homes, a space where we can relax and spend time amongst our chosen plants and creative settings. But where did it all begin? How did our gardening skills develop to become the gardens we know today? So that is what I thought we could look at today, the History of Gardening……
Tune in at 7.30pm on Monday, or 5.30pm every Wednesday.

Kilkee Civic Trust: From Kilkee To Tipperary – A Veterinary and Sports Life.

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Kilkee Civic Trust Newsletter          

Kilkee Chamber of Commerce & Kilkee Civic Trust have invited Boherbuoy Brass & Reed Band to perform in Kilkee on this coming Saturday, 17th August.

Boherbuoy Brass & Reed Band will play at Kilkee Bandstand.
When – Saturday, 17th August 2024 from 2.30pm to 4pm.
Bring your own Deck Chairs / Seating & Gather around Kilkee Bandstand!

The Genealogy Show – Wills and Testements

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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.

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Community Unity featuring Dolphinwatch Carrigaholt and Rita McCarthy , Monmore Chapel.

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We start of today’s show with some seasonal updates from Mary-Kate on the Dolphinwatch Carrigaholt dolphin and sealife tours out of Carragaholt.
Padraig has the Community Diary.
Rita McCarthy speaks about this next Sunday’s afternoon heritage event ‘The Story of a Little Chapel’the talk takes place at Little St Senan’s church, Monmore (Maps) Chapel on Sunday 18th August 3pm.
With Tereasa Jackson , Chris Behan and Padraig Griffin.