Community Unity with Ann Marie Bourke, Michael McMahon, Lily De Silva

On it’s 30th Anniversary this year, Mullagh Show Michael McMahon gives us a run down on the day’s events set to include:Children’s Activities from 12.30pm. Novelty Games, Athletics followed by Tractors Trikes and Bike run,Children’s tug of war,New Sensory Playground open all day.(parental supervision),Horse and Pony , Cattle . Any volunteers interested in helping out should whatsapp 085 8388078.

Ann-Marie Bourke, Senior Policy and Advocacy Coordinator at the , Asthma Society of Ireland speaks about a campaign which is part of the Society’s Pre-Budget Submission for 2026, titled: “Backing Every Breath, Building Better Care”
With 1 in 4 asthma patients skipping medication due to cost, the time for action is now. The Asthma Society is calling for: Universal access to affordable inhalers, Expanded respiratory care services, and home upgrades to improve indoor air quality. Free helpline support on Freephone: 1800 44 54 64.

Audrey has the Community Diary of upcoming event in the South West Clare area .
Lily De Silva is in the studio to give a heads up on Heritage Week and the events coming to West Clare area.
Heritage Week 2025 from August 16 to 24, proceeds with the theme “Exploring Our Foundations.” a vibrant celebration of Clare’s cultural, built, and natural heritage, featuring a packed schedule of events across the county. Check out the events list here at Kilrush.ie


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.

Mikey’s Mix

How do you all do today and it’s sunny day 😎🙌 hope you all have your alarm set for 2:30 pm and be able to listen to me live and hopefully have a dance around 🥳🎶🎶
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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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The Genealogy Show – Kapunda – A long long way from Clare to here – Australia Irish connection

Presented by: Rory Dillane, Ken Bula, James Gill, Lucy Ryan
Produced by: Lorna Moloney.

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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Melody Lounge 70

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.

Community Unity; Interviews with – Robbie Brown, Alex O Connor, John Murphy.

Kilrush Community School Blood Donor Clinic – August 2025.
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) is currently running a blood donor clinic at Kilrush Community School to help maintain supplies for regional hospitals in West Clare. Alex is on the line to fill us in.
Clinic Details Location: Kilrush Community School, Kilrush, County Clare
Dates & Times:
Tuesday, 5 August 2025: 16:50 – 20:10
Wednesday, 6 August 2025: 16:50 – 20:10
Appointments: This is an appointment-based clinic. To book, call 1800 222 111

Robbie Brown drops into the Studio to reflect on the Pier to Pier fundraising Walk/Run over the Bank Holiday weekend held in aid of the Querrin Old Schoolhouse refurbishment.

Clare biodiversity officer John Murphy, who also serves as chairman of the Clare branch of Birdwatch Ireland met Teresa while visiting Loophead, and shares his insights on the diverse birdlife found around the Loophead.


Mikey’s Mix

Tick tock 🙌 2.30pm live and hopefully help you all dancee into the long weekend 🙌🎶🎶🎶 tune in and we all soldier on through the music 🎶🎶🙌
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Mikey's Mix

Melody Lounge 69

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.

Community Unity – featuring interviews with Mary Blake ,Tony Collins , Lauretta O’Dea.

Lace up the runners — the Pier to Pier Charity Run/Walk is on this Saturday, 2nd August 2025 at 12pm, starting and ending at Querrin Schoolhouse. Choose to walk or run either the 5k or 10k distance, registrations are now open via the Eventbrite(linked) website, or on the day at 11am for manual registrations at Querrin Pier. Tony Collins joins us with all the details.
Teresa heads over to Kilbaha to meet Theatre Nurse Mary Blake who’s career lead her far and wide and into a troubled middle east during the Iraq war.
Lauretta O’Dea reflects on the motivations behind her debut poetry collection in the newly published ‘Never Give Up’ following the book launch on 26th July at The Kilrush Library.
With Teresa Jackson, James Flanagan, and Presented by Chris Behan.

Radio Beams – Cecilia Brizuela Coordinator of Womens Collective Ireland.


Radio Beams guest this week is well known Cecilia Brizuela Coordinator of Women’s Network .Based in Clonroad Business😀 Park Ennis .
Clare Women’s Network used to operate in Clare now this new Network operates so the Clare Women’s Network has closed down.
Find out more listed in to www.rcb.ie 3.30p.m on Tuesday. Please.

RCB Sports Show


Join Adrian on this week’s edition of the RCB Sports Show as he catches up with Clare sports reporter Seamus Hayes with special guest to break down all the weekend’s GAA action.
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Tune in on Fridays evening at 7pm on 92.5fm – 94.8fm and Internet live stream

GAA, ClareGAA, TippGAA
Doonbeg Football Club Naomh Eoin GAA
O’Currys GAA Kilrush Shamrocks Football Club
EnnistymonGaaBanner GAA Ennis
Corofin GAA Club – Clare Kilkee-Bealaha Hurling Club