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
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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.
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
🎤 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.
📡 Listen on RCB Radio – Your Home for Local Sport!
Official RCB page
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.
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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.