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 – Rachel McMacmanus has a degree in Fine Arts.

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.

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 – Samaritans in Clare with Pat White and Ann McNamara.

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.

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 – Aoifa Hammond from Common Knowledge

Radio Beams show this week is with well know Aoifa Hammond from Common Knowledge.Based in the old Boghill Centre near Lisdoonvarna.
Common Knowledge set up a few years ago aims to share skills from building to Irish dancing.
The have accommodation for up to 31 people.
Tune in each week at 3.30pm every Tuesday and repeated at 4:30pm pm on Thursdays.

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

Radio Beams – Mary O Halloran involved with Ceoltas all her life.


Radio Beams guest this week is well known Mary O Halloran from Drim in Quin.
Mary was founder member of Doora Barefield Ceoltas many decades ago. She then got involved in the County Ceoltas for 10 years as Chair. Started work in Braids factory at 14 which was not uncommon .
Tune in every Tuesday www.rcb.ie at 3.30pm

Radio Beams – Pat Fitizgerald Retired Chair of Clare Gaa Board

Radio Beamsshow this week is with well know Pat Fitzgerald retired Clare Clare GAACounty Secretary.
Pat was born near Clonlare.Small farm.1st job barman in Limerick then Bunratty.Got a job in stores in Shannon Airport. Became very active in trade union. Led him been elected to Board of Aer rinta. which he tried hard to stop the break up of 3 airports breaking up.Leading to Shannon being a independent airport.
Pat better know for his strong role in change in Clare GAA.
Where he was County secretary during CLare winning 3 All Ireland ’95 ’97 ‘2013 wonderful joyful memories.