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The Genealogy Show – Easter Show

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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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The Genealogy Show – Hickey family name – the world of Medicine, connections and sources for these famous healers.

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Presented by Lorna Moloney, Daniel Winters, Cara Herir, Jamie Walsh.
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.

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A Littl Bit of Gardening – Containers

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Not everyone has a garden and for some, a balcony or a small courtyard is the outdoor space they enjoy. If this is the case there are options for growing flowers or indeed fruit, vegetables or herbs in containers. But which plants can we put in containers and what are the differences between planting in containers or directly in the ground.. So that is what I thought we could look at today – Containers and their varied uses..

The Genealogy Show – St. Patrick

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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 with guests Mary Ryan,Simon Day, and Daria with Maeve Collins.

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Mary Ryan has advice on home energy saving, and provides an overview of the Home Energy Saving Kit which includes an appliance monitor, temperature sensor, thermal sensor to check energy usage in the home and is available to borrow from the Library.
Daria from FET talk to Teresa about the student Art exhibition at the Courthouse Gallery in Ennistymon from Wednesday 14th March at 7pm. More course details can be had from Meave Collins on 0879280550. Padraig has the Community Diary of events for the area.
Simon Day , Manager of Loophead lighthouse prepares for re-opening this Saturday and speaks to Tereasa about refurbishment, rearangements, biodiviersity garden, and the Coffee hut will be opening up again. Opening weekends and bank holidays only though until mid June then open 7 days a week until the end of September.

Community Unity with Guests Padraig Hayes, Caroline Egan , and Oksana.

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Padraig speaks to Padraig Hayes one of the Authors of ‘We Are Human Too’ at the Ennis Book launch at the Temple Gate Hotel in Ennis,Brenda has the Community Diary of Events for West Clare, and Mairead speaks to Oksana on International Women’s Day.Caroline Egan is on the line from Seafield Conservation Forum to talk about sea defenses in the coastal area , and the effects of dune management.

The Genealogy Show – Women in Uniform Celebrating International Women’s day 8th March

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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 with Guests Karina Murray , and Stephen Moffatt.

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Padraig speaks to Karina Murray who setup Concious Connections project which organises events and support for LGBTQ+. As the cost of living crisis continues to take hold; Stephen Moffat , National Policy Manager with Barnados is on the line to speak about it’s recommendations to government to reduce food poverty. And Brenda has the Community events diary for the area.

Community Unity with Guest Andrew Killeen and Ann Marie Flanagan.

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This years 63rd West Clare Drama Festival kicks off this Saturday in Doonbeg , as the excitement grows, Andrew Killeen joins us on the line to talk us through the festival line up. Brenda has the Community Diary of Events for the area . Mairead speaks to Author Ann Marie Flanagan about tomorrow’s (Friday 1st March) book launch (Full live event stream here) – ‘We Are Human Too’ co produced by The Clare Leader Forum , about the realities that lesser abled people may face while going about the day to day tasks we so easily take for granted. RCB will be in the audience for the Book Launch this Friday at The Temple Gate Hotel. Tickets available through Glór

Community Unity with Guests Amy Hanley , and Mary Keane.

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On Today’s Community Unity Teresa Glendenning speaks to Amy Hanley who, after her teenage daughter was diagnosed with Anorexia and spent a year in hospital, went on to setup www.mindeverybody.com in hope of bringing greater awareness to the condition and to the treatments available for anyone suffering from eating dissorders. Please see links above, contact is available at . Brenda has the Community Diary of events for the area.
We have Mary Keane from Halla Eoin Kilbaha community centre which is hosting an Arts and Crafts course tutured by Gene Clohessy of Doonbeg Creative Arts Studio. The refurbished Halle Eoin Centre moves from strength to strength with a bunch of organised events over the upcoming months for the community including childrens Easter Camp over April 2nd,3rd and 4th, see links for details. With Teresa Glendenning , Brenda Deloughry, and Chris Behan

Radio Beams – Book called We are Human Too with Ann Marie Flanagan and Brian Hogan and Martin Tobin

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Radio Beams show this week is with 3 disability activist who along with other are launching a significant book called
“We are Human Too” Ann Marie Flanagan Editor, Martin Tobin and Brian Hogan two of the 100 contributors.
Launch in Temple Gate Hotel Friday 1st of March at 12pm . In partnership with EBCF2024 and Clare Leader Forum
Books are available on the day. Tune in www.rcb.ie 3.30pm.

A Little Bit of Gardening – Companion Plants

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I thought today we might look at the plants known as Companion Plants. But, what are companion plants? You know when you meet that person who brings out the best in you, makes you feel a better person and provides the support to enhance your abilities – well, Companion plants do just that for other plants… Does it sound interesting ? ?Tune in at 7.30pm this evening.