Radio Beam – Shirley Callaghan Singer Song Writer.

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

Radio Beams – John Lynch on Community building

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

Radio Beams – Rita Kierce ran for Ireland.

Radio Beams show this week is well know international athlete Rita Kierce who lives in Kilnaboy but born near Miltown Malbay. Rita ran cross country for decades and then in later years runs track.
Rita represented Ireland in New Zealand and Australia and in many countries in the EU.
Rita got cancer in 1990 and was not long married. Had two children 20 years later Rita is back running again with St Mary’s Athletic Club. She also now runs on the track and still winning.

Radio Beams – Hons}MSc FGS senior Engineering Geologist Eileen Thompson.

Radio Beams show this week is with Eileen Thomas BSc(Hons)MSc,FGS Senior Engineering Geologist.
Born in Scotland. Started work in printing in London. Due to serious discrimination between men and women. In conditions and pay she started on the road to doing night classes.
Which finally lead Eileen to been a Geologist now based in Slieve Aughty mountains between Clare and Galway. Where she works from.
Tune in to www.rcb.ie Tuesday 3.30pm repeated Thursday 4:30pm.

Radio Beams – Clare Older People Council Expo with Marge O Callaghan PRO,Kelly Slatter, Maurice Harvey.

Radio Beams show this week is with the Clare Older People’s Council Marge O Callaghan PRO,Kelly Slattery staff member of Clare C.C. and Maurice Harvey Chairperson. An EXPO on Health and Wellbeing.Held in Treacy West County Hotel in Ennis.
Where there were stalls from around the county. 600 people turned up.
Tune in Tuesday 3.30pm and repeat on Thursday at 4:30pm.

Radio Beams – Debbie and Stax Green and the Cosmic Garden Fest

Radio Beams show this week is with two well known people in Inagh Stax Green and Debbie Green who are well know for running Cosmic garden fests
Both from Devon and here 24 yrs. Passionate about music and rock and blues. Open to other types of music.
They set up a Surfing Club in Lahinch but it faded out after a few years.
Tune in Tuesday at 3.30pm and Thursday repeat at 5:30

Radio Beams – Frank Gunter has worn a number of hats in his 82 years.

Radio Beams this week is with well know Frank Gunter who in his 82 yrs has worn many hats.. Frank is from Loughrea and started a mental nurse in the UK then after a year came home to join the Gardai. Where he served with distinction . Rose to Superintendent until he retired.
Was very involved helping ex prisoners is getting jobs and housing.
He was well know in Ennis Toastmasters – Ireland and also know through Ireland for his skills in presentations. Was also a well know in parts of Europe in Toastmasters’
Social Housing in Inagh is one of his biggest legacy .Where his and other built a larger number houses for elderly people living in rural Inagh.

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

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.

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

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.

Radio Beams – Richard Andreuceitti decided late in life to give his art full time attention.


Radio Beams show this week is with well known Richard Andreucetti .Artistic based outside Kildysart.
Member of a number Proffesional Association.
While he had qualified as a Stainlesteel engineer. His focus turned to art with metal work and silver.His work is abstract.
His art has sold abroad in a number of countries.
Tune in every Tuesday at 3.30pm, and Thursday repeat at 4:30pm.

Radio Beams – Donal Clancy at 91 talks Farming and Football.

Radio Beams show Tuesday 30th of July is well know Donal Clancy .
Born in Kilnaboy but moved in recent years in the village of Corofin. Now 91yrs old talks about football and his farming life. Set up a football club in Kilnaboy and later amalgamated with Corofin GAA.
Was well known for bringing the creamery cans of farmers to the Creamery in Corofin.
Tune in to www.rcb.ie Tuesday 3.30pm