Tickets are now on sale for our 25 Year Anniversary Draw. We have some amazing prizes for you this time round donated by some wonderful local businesses.
You’ll find tickets (lines) in some of our local businesses, or you can purchase them ONLINE now too at : https://www.geektickets.ie/events/129325

Added:

The Genealogy Show – Surnames of Ireland Curtins Gildeas and Kelly’s.

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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Kilkee Civic Trust : Charlotte Brontë Festival 2025 – Friday/Saturday 12th/13th September.

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UPDATE: There is some disappointing news. However, on the positive side, it comes with a very satisfactory solution.

Regrettably, due to unforeseen personal circumstances, Nick Holland, our speaker at 3 pm on Saturday afternoon, is no longer able to join us.

Thankfully, Joanne Wilcock has stepped into the breach and will deliver her Talk titled: The Brontës’ Journey to Thornton

The details of Joanne’s Talk are to be found on Page No. 15 of the attached long version Festival Programme.

Joanne is a very keen and active supporter of our Kilkee Brontë Festival, having been one of our keynote speakers at the inaugural festival in 2023, and was also with us in 2024.

The tickets are now available at Cultúrlann Sweeney Box Office or online at: www.ClareArts.ie
• When you land on the Clare Arts homepage, click on “Cultúrlann Sweeney” on the banner at the top of the page.
• Then, scroll down to the section titled “Theatre Opening Hours”, wherein you will find a clickable link for online ticket purchases.
• Alternatively, scroll down even further to the section titled “Contact Us / What’s on / Information”.
There you will find three boxes:
o The first for the Official Opening and Talk on Friday, 12th September
o The second for the Creative Writing Workshop on Saturday morning, 13th September
o The third for the series of three Talks on Saturday afternoon, 13th September
The original KCT Newsletter dated 30th August 2025 is copied below. Also, please find attached a copy of the festival programme.
Please feel free to circulate this post, especially to your family and friends, to assist us in spreading news of events in and around Kilkee.
Every good wish,
Joseph McCloskey
Honorary Secretary,
Kilkee Civic Trust
E-mail:
Website: www.kilkeecivictrust.org



Melody Lounge 74

Tune into the melody lounge with Lee Costelloe where he picks some of his favourite songs from all genres and eras, from the well known to the alternative, you’ll hear it here.Listen in on RCB every Wednesday evening at 6:00pm on RCB.
http://rcb.ie.

RCB Sports Show

Join Adrian O’Connor & Seamus Hayes as they break down all the action from the weekend’s Senior Hurling Championship Quarter Finals. Adrian was pitch side as Ballyea knocked Clonlara out of the running for the Canon Hamilton Cup. Listen to his interviews with Manager Robbie Hogan and Ballyea Selector, Reggie O’ Connor and listen to the final minutes of that SHC Quarter Final in Cusack Park. 

 🎤 Club Focus Interviews :

In this week’s club focus, Adrian chats with Ciara Gilmore, Camogie player, Coach and Secretary with Kilkee/Bealaha Camogie Team. Ciara tells us all about each camogie player on the camogie team and chats about the importance of camogie in South West Clare and their big game this Sunday. 

🏑 Camogie Updates: 
Kilkee/Bealaha Junior Camogie Championship Rd 3 clash with St Josephs Doora Barefield Camogie Club this Sunday in Doora Barefield, Throw-in is @ 6.30pm. The girls won their opening Rd 1 against Tulla and are now hunting a win away. 

📻 Don’t miss this packed show local pride, local teams & serious passion.

📧 Contact:

📡 Listen on RCB Radio – Your Home for Local Sport!

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Community Unity : Margaret Considine , Robbie Brown heritage walk.


Joining us in the studio today is local historian Margaret Considine who is involed in Cuimhneamh an Chláir (Clare Memories) an organisation which collects oral history by visiting older people to record personal stories, folklore, and memories. These recordings are catalogued and made publicly accessible via the Clare Memories website.
Audrey Spendlove keeps us updated with the Community Diary of events for the West Clare region.

We join Robbie Brown who lead a captivating Heritage Week walk to Kilnagallaigh Graveyard, the site of an ancient abbey, and the sacred place where St Senan passed away.
With Teresa Jackson, Chris Behan, Audrey Spendlove.


Birth Months – September

September, what a super month for celebrating a birthday, with the fabulous colours of Autumn, and the start of those chilly evenings. But what does having a birthday in September really say about you? What does the month of September offer to the people born in it? To learn more join me, Audrey, in this light-hearted, fun, half hour programme here on Raidio Corca Baiscinn…

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Mikey’s Mix

Mikey’s Mix Lady’s and gentlemen, hopefully you can tune in today. I will be alive. Come 2:30 pm and remember if you have any request. Any songs you wanna hear? Fire them to me and I will fire them out the best I can 🥳🙌

Mikey's Mix

Community Unity with Guests Joan Broderick, Michael Lineen, Nuala Shanahan.

This week on Community Unity , Joan Broderick explains how to get help on various unanswered questions for student life in higher education, PathwaysIreland.ie helps navigate through life around attending college to help the student thrive in and out of the classroom, advising on various aspects from finances, to health support. Register for a free webinar on Wednesday (27th Aug.) at 7:30pm.

Heading into retirement from his role as dedicated CE coordinator for nearly 10 years in Kilmihil, Michael Lineen joins us with Nuala Shanahan from DCD Doonbeg to highlight some of the roles undertaken as supervisor and the vital work carried out in the village where a team of staff play a crucial role while liasing with Tidytowns to maintain amenities, support the GAA ground, keeping the graveyard and communal areas accessible and maintained to a high degree.

Kilrush Heritage Week Special

Kilrush is celebrating Heritage Week in style, with a full programme of events for all ages from the 16th to 24th of August. Lily de Sylva met with some of the organisers and workshop leaders to find out more. With Lisa O’Sullivan from the Kilrush and District Historical Society plus archaeologist Brigid Molly, musician Keith Donald, artist Tiffany Glenn and Joe Whelan at the Museum of Irish Rural Life.

CRAOL Job Vacancy – Compliance and Development Coordinator.

JOB VACANCY – COMPLIANCE AND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Craol are now seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for the role
of Compliance and Development Coordinator. This role is on a consultant contract basis
only.
The contractor will be expected to deliver services in the following areas:
• Provide Governance support to Craol and its members
• Further financial Sustainability by sourcing various funding streams
• Manage the Craol Helpdesk
• Organising annual events

Further details :

The Community Radio Forum of Ireland Society Ltd hereafter referred to as Craol was
established in 1997 as a cooperative society limited, and formally incorporated as a
Cooperative in December 2004 with the Registrar of Friendly Societies.
Craol is registered under the Industrial and Provident Societies Acts, 1983-2014, registration
number 5352R
CRAOL is the representative, coordinating, lobbying, training and support group for 21 fully
licensed stations and 15 + aspirant stations. Craol actively promotes the rollout of Community
Radio across Ireland.
Craol’s mission is to “empower and support community broadcasters nationwide to deliver a
social benefit to their communities through active volunteerism, shared resources, good
governance, partnership and networking”
Craol’s purpose is to develop the Community Radio Movement in Ireland, to realise its potential
to make a difference to and provide social benefit to the local communities its members are
part of.
In accordance with the Broadcasting Act 2009 (64:b (i)), Craol is committed to providing a social
benefit to local communities affiliated with the organisation.
Craol are now seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for the role
of Compliance and Development Coordinator. This role is on a consultant contract basis
only.

Key responsibilities include:

• Governance and Financial Sustainability: Providing governance support and securing
funding.
• Operational Management: Managing the helpdesk and organizing annual events.
The ideal candidate will have:
• Extensive experience in community development and non-profit management.
• Strong understanding of governance and compliance.
• Proven ability to secure funding and manage events.
• Excellent communication, networking, and project management skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• The ability to travel, and work flexible hours.
For a full job description email
Time Frame
This role will run until December 19th, 2025, (avg. 3 days per week with need to be flexible), this
role is mostly remote and may require some office-based attendance.
This role is contracted until December 19th, 2025 subject to successful funding. The role would
continue on an annual contract basis subject to continued funding.
Remuneration.
The daily rate for this role is €200, inclusive of VAT, invoiced monthly.
Training
Full training will be provided.
Tax Clearance
The successful applicant must be in possession of a valid tax clearance certificate for the
duration of the contract. Such a valid tax clearance certificate from the Irish Revenue
Commissioners must be produced by the successful applicant before execution of the
contract. A valid tax clearance certificate means a tax clearance certificate issued by the Irish
Revenue Commissioners.

Applications via email only to and must include a cover letter and CV.

Closing date for applications is 26th August, 2025.
Proposed interview date 28th August, 2025.
Shortlisting may apply.

Birth Months – August

Each month Audrey Spendlove take a look at the month you celebrate your Birthday, What does that mean for you? Birth Flowers, Birth Trees, Birth Stones, Birth Birds and a little bit about personality is all included in this light-hearted, fun, half hour programme with me, Audrey, here on Raidio Corca Baiscinn…

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