Radio Beams show this week is with well know Ferdie O Donoghue in Ennis. Ferdie is now 81yrs and keeps fit every day. By walking twice a day. Ferdie was always involved in community in various ways. Very involved in Ennis and Chair of Lifford Soccer for years.
Ferdie was part of the Pirate radio scene in Ennis in the eighties,Fedie loves to make up quizzes and hold them in local pubs.
Tune in every Thursday at 3.30pm

Radio Beams this week is mother and son Hillary Gilmore and her son Shane .This week we are speaking to them about over 50 years of Hillary work. In the well know magazine called The Other Clare.First published by the Shannon Archaeological and Historical Society in 1977.
Hilary was born in Galway and studied art and illustration in Dublin.
In fairness to Hillary she has created illustrations of most of the archeaological sites around Clare.

Radio Beams show this week is with two well know people Nadda Hyder and Gerard Kennedy who are part of the team organising the 40th Festival of Finn.
Starting on Thursday evening, launched by Corofin native Kenneth O Halloran who is a world renowned international photographer.
The Festival runs from Thursday 1st of May to Monday 5th. Jammed packed with family things to do, including the World Stone Throwing Championship on the Sunday. Monday 5th includes a fancy dress and then lark in the lake.

Radio Beams show this Tuesday 3.30pm is with well known Rose Moloney.From Caherluck almost half way between Corofin and Ruan .
Rose is 90yrs. Very bright and alert. She goes to on the rural bus to Ennis. Then on another day goes to Lisdoonvarna day care centre. She loves it.
Tune in Tuesday 3.30pm and repeated on Thursday at 4:40pm.

This week is International Dark Sky Week.
Audrey has the Community Diary of events for the Area.
RCB Volunteer Tomas Walsh steps back in time to delve into the original H.G.Wells story of The War of the Worlds one of the most influential sci-fi stories ever written.

The 4-mile run/walk ‘Run For Mick’ road race event is happening this Sunday, 27th April at 12 noon in Doonbeg, registrations are open now , see the St John’s Athletic Club facebook page for current info, alternatively register through the Eventmaster website directly until registraion close on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, at 6:00 PM sharp.

Radio Beams show today is with well known singer song writer Jim Page (JimPage.net). Lives in Seattle USA. He comes on tour to Ireland. Christy Moore sings a few of his songs.
Saturday 19th April he is playing at The Westbridge Main St, Leagard North Miltown Malbay (see link above). On stage before he performs are a number of local acts supporting.
Tune in every Tuesday at 3.30pm, and Repear Thursday at 5:30pm

Radio Beams show this week is with two well known Irish Country Women’s Association activists Mary O Halloran and Bridie Rosengrave.Who celebrate 80 years of the the ICA.Mary has served at national level for some time.
Both talk about the origins of the ICA and the many changes over the decades.
Still trying to grow the organisation.ICA has many benefits in supporting women in the locality.
Tune into www.rcb.ie 3.30pm Tuesday or Thursday 5:30pm

Radio Beams show this week is well known Llewyn Marie from Ballyvaughen on the Cork Screw Hill. Llewyn Marie is originally from the USA came with a friend .Both have Irish roots along with Welsh roots.
They set up a company called Savage Craic where Savage Craic is cultivating environments conducive to change–queering guts and fermenting lifeways.
Tune in to Radio Beams every Tuesday at 3.30PM.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Well known John Doorty from Kilshanny is a poet,teacher and a writer who now in his mid sixties work in technology.
He spent 6 years in Spain teaching English as a foreign language .He read recently at an event to remember Knute Skinner in Glor.
Tune in to www.rcb.ie on Tuesday’s at 3.30pm.

Radio Beams show this week is with well know Niamh Driscoll and her brother who is the owners of a new and exciting business.
called Sauna Suaimhneas. Which are based currently in Lahinch and White Strand.These two barrel sauna on wheels are movable.
Niamh is an engineer and had a good job,but decided she wanted to fulfill her dream and work beside the sea.
The Sauna Suaimhneas can hold 6 people at a time. It is available for parties or special occasions
Tune in on Tuesday to www.rcb.ie 3.30pm

Radio Beams show this week is with well know Garry Shannon. Who has a long history in playing traditional music .
Garry lives on the border of Corofin and Ruan.
Garry tells of his start in music.
Been involved in the St Flannan School traditional band. In 9091 Garry joined world famous band the Kilfenora Band.
Garry was a teacher in St St. Flannan’s College until he retired recently. He is also a farmer. He teaches music in Corofin .
Also run a Coordinates a Summer School for student with a high degree of capability in Irish Trad Music.

Radio Beams show this week is two well known people.
Sharon Fitzgerald Director of Irish Kidney Association and also an active member of Clare Clare IKA Branch.
Also we have Lisa O’Dwyer who is Secretary of Clare IKA Branch.
Both tell their story of kidney disease and how is affects them. From their diet and medical needs.
Tune in Tuesday 3,30pm to www.rcb.ie