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The three original Limerick stage schools were honoured on Monday the 12th of June at a Mayoral reception in City Hall. Expressive Arts, Frontline and Spotlight were all founded in the 1980's and have fostered thousands of young people in the art of stage performance. Live 95s Nigel Dugdale attended the event. He started by chatting with Cathaoirleach of Limerick's metropolitan district Olivia O'S...

SIPTU staged a protest at University Hospital Limerick on Thursday over what it says has been a major insult by the Government. Its 230 cleaning and security members at UHL in Limerick were promised one thousand euro as a special Covid 19 recognition payment on behalf of the state however the money hasn’t been paid. Sandra Quinn joins Joe live to tell us more.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

On the first episode of 'Ours to Protect'- we take a look at a staple of our landscape- the humble hedgerow. Aislinn met campaigning farmer Michael Hickey on his farm in Lagganstown, Tipperary alongside Alan Moore of Hedgerows Ireland to discuss the importance of our hedges for our wildlife and climate.  For more information- https://www.live95fm.ie/news/ours-to-protect/episode-1-saving-our-h...

What do dads do when their young daughter has to use the public toilet when out and about? Live 95's Trevor Anderson and Anne Marie join Joe to share their own experiences of this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A recent UN report revealed 9 out of 10 people are biased against women, with 40 percent of those surveyed saying that men make for better business executives. Karen Sugrue, Sociology lecturer at TUS joins Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe chats to Mick Dolan of Dolans as they reflect on the late Aslan frontman Christy Dignam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick Fianna Fáil TD Willie O'Dea has received many strange requests while working as a politician but we reckon this might be the best one yet! When given a list of family and friends to choose as her confirmation sponsor, Kiera Walsh decided she would rather have Willie O'Dea. Her mother, Carol Walsh, and Willie O'Dea join Joe to give us the whole story... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

A recent opinion piece in The Spector claimed that Irish people have lost their sense of humour and have become too preoccupied with being politically correct to avoid offending people. So have the Irish lost our craic? Limerick comedian Karl Spain and Fergal Deegan of Deegan Solutions joins Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clare TD Cathal Crowe recently tweeted that a tradition of horse ownership should not grant unconditional rights to own the high-maintenance animal. He joins Joe on the line to tell us more.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Foynes to Limerick line has received a welcome boost after judicial reviews that stalled the project were withdrawn from the High Court. Limerick minister Patrick O'Donovan joins Joe to discuss.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new security system has been introduced to allow public-facing staff to feel safer on the job. The Network Staff Safety Solution allows an intervention specialist to observe an incident in real-time and intervene when staff are facing intimidation or physical risk and at the same time alert the Gardai. Colin Hayes is the Netwatch managing director for Ireland and UK and he joins Joe to discuss....

After an amazing weekend of sports Joe chats to Luke Liddy, Mike Aherne, and Joe Quaid. They discuss Limerick's 5th Munster Final Win in a row and the Champions League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Limerick hurlers have yet again taken home the Mick Mackey Cup for the 5th year in a row after their win against Clare in the TUS Gaelic Grounds on Sunday. Limerick hurling fan Liam O'Brien joins Joe after all the excitement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this Friday morning coffee break, Joe is joined by Nick Rabbits from the Limerick Leader, Helen O'Donnell from TLC, and our own Méabh. They chat the topics of the week including- Marks and Spencers' new 'sniff test' approach to milk, are the terms 'Sir' and 'Miss' outdated, and the Munster Final this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Irish Farmers Journal is now saying that the majority of the country is in ‘absolute drought’. Farmers in Limerick and elsewhere are concerned for their land and livestock. Joe is joined by Declan O’Brien, News Correspondent with the Irish Farmers Journal, and local Limerick farmers- Louise Crowley and Sean Condon to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Excitement is building as we count down the days to the 2023 Munster Final as Limerick takes on our neighbours Clare in the TUS Gaelic Grounds. Ahead of the match, we take a look back at last year's Munster Final and hear from some Limerick hurling fans including Liam O'Brien. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On The Sideline Cut Podcast this week we look ahead to Sunday's hugely anticipated Munster final between Limerick and Clare. Join Luke Liddy and James Ryan as they go through the main talking points ahead of the meeting between the two neighbours at the Gaelic Grounds. Seoirse Bulfin is this week's special guest, the Bruff man was a part of Davy Fitzgerald's Clare coaching team when the banner las...

With the state exams underway, many students will be coming home to their parents delighted or underwhelmed with their performance. What should you do when your son or daughter's first few exams did not go to plan? Our own Méabh has been chatting to Michelle Flynn from Career Hub Limerick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The uncle of a Limerick teenager who was killed by a drunk driver 17 years ago, is pleading with the public to leave his nephew's grave alone. Kevin Walsh was killed in 2006 after the car he was in, was hit by a driver under the influence of alcohol. Over the past few months, items have been stolen from Kevin's grave twice. His uncle Declan Tierney has been talking to Anne Marie. Hosted on Acast....

This week Joe is joined by Anne Marie, Trevor and Meabh for the TV Panel. They discuss their own Leaving Certs, the PGA tour merging with LIV Golf and their TV recs- Love Island, Sex and the City, and Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Minister for agriculture is bringing about an agri food regulator which will strengthen the position of farmers, fishers and other suppliers in the agricultural and food supply chain against larger buyers with greater bargaining power. The legislation was debated in the Dail recently and Minister for Agriculture, food and marine Charlie McConalogue joins Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Leaving and junior cert exams commenced on Wednesday and Live 95's Sandra Quinn was at Scoil Pol in Kilfinane before Fr Chris O'Donnell's mass. She caught up with school principal, Mike O'Hara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a four-year hiatus, Fleadh Cheoil Luimnigh was back in Kilfinane with a programme packed full of music, song and dance. Musicians Ciara, Liam Flanagan, and Caoimhin O’Fearghail are among the talents set to perform at the festival they’ve been chatting to Joe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We kick off the "Ours to Protect" series with a panel of guests including- Orla Ahern from Ahern Nurseries in Kilmallock, Brother Luke McNamara from Glenstal Abbey and Anne Maher, managing director of the Urban Co-op in Limerick. The panel and Gillian discuss the importance of being eco-friendly, and how we can do our bit to protect the planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

73 inspiring Irish athletes and 60 dedicated volunteers are gearing up for the 2023 Special Olympics! It has been 20 years since Ireland hosted the first Special Olympics outside of the US, and this year the games are set to be held in Berlin, Germany. Brian O’Callaghan is a Team Ireland volunteer and the dad of Special Olympics athlete, Paudie who you may now from his ‘Paudcasts’ or Limerick...