Live95 Limerick Today Podcasts

The 'Mayor of Ballingar' Daithí Hanley is representing the Limerick branch in Down Syndrome Ireland's Purple Run this year. He joins us on Live95 with Anne Marie, showing his excitement to take up the role. Image via Down Syndrome Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We follow up from Chris Sherlock's traumatic experience being bullied in school by seeing the other side of the story, what about the child who is showing this abusive behaviour? Anne Marie speaks with psychotherapist Enda Murphy about what are the underlying factors behind this behaviour and what parents can do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you now starting college away from home, and are now overwhelmed with all the chores and responsibilities you have? Kate, Jean and Caleb give their tips and insights into doing the wash, cooking and generally managing your free time. Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fireworks and sparklers can be great for adding colour and atmosphere to your Halloween, but the misuse of fireworks, particularly illegal ones, can result in serious injuries and burns. Anne Marie speaks with paramedic Keith Mullane, Regional Operations Manager for the National Ambulance Service in the Mid-West on the issue. Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Limerick's own James McCarthy and Maurice Noonan are set to join Ireland's Wheelchair Rugby League Team at the World Cup in Australia. Both players join Anne Marie on the show, talking about their background in wheelchair rugby and their expectations for the big competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hope, a 5-foot-tall Make-A-Wish bear, went missing recently at the Irish Open in Doonbeg. Speaking to Anne Marie, Susan McQuaid O’Dwyer with Make-A-Wish gives us an update on the teddy and gives us some insight into efforts to make special moments for young children in Limerick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Public sector workers have gone on strike across hospitals, school and other sectors, causing significant disruption to the country. Anne Marie speaks with INMO Industrial Relations Officer Karen Liston and Unite Regional Coordinating Officer Tom Fitzgerald for their comments and what the workers are demanding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anne Marie is joined by this week's TV panel, with Caleb chatting through his Hardy Bukes rewatch in preparation for its renewal on RTÉ. The TV panel also features Trevor chatting about his watch of All Of Us Strangers, and Kate reviewing one of her favourites The Social Network as the sequel hits the theatres. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Government has announced a major childcare package in Budget 2027, including a reduction in maximum fees for full-time childcare from €735 to €550 per month from September next year. But questions have emerged about how those savings will work in practice, with the Department of Children clarifying the details this week. Mary Moloney is an Associate Professor in Early Childhood Policy at Mary...

Thursday is Baby Loss Awareness Day – a day dedicated to remembering the babies who have died during pregnancy or shortly after birth, and supporting the families who live with that loss every day. It’s a subject that can be incredibly difficult to talk about. Sometimes, people are afraid to mention a baby’s name or ask a bereaved parent how they’re doing because they’re worried they might upset t...

From singing priests and the Housewife of the Year competition to Fat Frog ice cream and some of Ireland’s biggest celebrity scandals, our popular culture has given us plenty of memorable moments over the years. A new book, Pop Culchie: The Irish Popular Culture That Made Us, looks back at the television, music, scandals and oddities that have shaped modern Ireland — and asks what these seemingly...

Bullying doesn't always start with one big incident, but can gradually build with small things including exclusion, messaging in group chats, and small acts of intimidation. Chris Sherlock joins Anne Marie to share his firsthand experiences of being bullied in his childhood, including an incident of assault in which he was pushed down a flight of stairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Anne Marie catches up with Luke Liddy and Tom Savage on the weekend in sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Public sector strikes are set to kick off this week as the government faces growing pressure to resolve pay disputes. Anne Marie speaks with Adam Higgins from the Sun discuss the planned industrial action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gardaí have been investigating an incident where a house in College Court was destroyed during a student party. Anne Marie Geraghty speaks with Meghann, giving their reaction to the released footage. (Photo via Brendan Gleeson) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look ahead to the weekend in sport with Live95's Luke Liddy, Mike Ahern and rugby commentator Barry Murphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meghann sits down with Limerick journalist Ellen Gough, Tracey Reddy from Citizens Information and Dr Simon Maguire, lecturer of Creative Broadcast and film production at LSAD (TUS), for our weekly coffee break chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meghann chats with Nikita and Alex Purcell from Westbury, who are set to feature on the new series of DIY SOS: The Big Build Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live95's Luke Liddy gives us an update on beloved Limerick boxer Lee Reeves' health, following a special fundraising boxing event that was organised for Lee and his family last Sunday at Southside Boxing Academy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meghann is joined by Limerick City TD Maurice Quinlivan to discuss Budget 2027. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meghann is joined by Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport and Limerick TD, Patrick O'Donovan to get his reaction to Budget 2027. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke Liddy interviews some of the Ryder Cup 2027 captains at the first official press conference at Adare Manor . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick fashion designer Mary O’Sullivan chats with Meghann about her new line ahead of Ireland Fashion Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anita Collins from Efficient Family Life joins Meghann to discuss what families need ahead of the 2027 Budget. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meghann sits down with Limerick Leader’s Sandra Quinn to discuss the inquest into the death of Nicole Morey after she was fatally attacked by her XL Bully dog two years ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.