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Limerick Pride 2023 is set to hit the streets again in July, and the Grand Marshal has been announced to be Limerick Legend, Jackie McCarty O’Brien. Having represented Ireland in Rugby and Football in the past, Jackie is a champion in fighting for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community and tackling racism in Ireland. She joins Gillian to tell us more.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

On this Friday morning Coffee Break, Joe is joined by Ian Buckley of Munster Rugby Supporters Club, Hilary Thompson from Hilary Thompson Model Agency, and Live 95's Tess Hughes. They discuss the fact we may be brushing our teeth the wrong way, ITV's This Morning Show controversy, the Munster Final terrace ticket sell-out, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UL students recently celebrated a mediation competition win. Hosted by UL Law School, law and medical students came together to settle a claim of medical negligence. Professor Eimear Spain, associate professor in health law at UL and 2nd-year medical students Hailey McLeod and Harry Gibben join Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What better way to enjoy the warm weather than with a delicious barbeque? We have all the advice from Parkway retail manager and BBQ extraordinaire, Roger Beck! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A recent global study revealed Irish Primary school pupils rank among the best in the world for reading ability. What are we doing right, and how can you encourage your child to read more? Live 95’s Aislinn has been speaking to Executive Librarian Julie McLoughlin.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The completion of the O'Connell Street works has been further delayed until mid-June. Retailers are saying that the works are turning customers away from Limerick. Live 95 Nigel Dugdale has been speaking to Jacqui Franklin of Franklins Shoe Repairs on O'Connell Street. Joe is also joined by Labour Cllr Conor Sheehan to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Becoming a widow at any age is difficult but what do you do if it happens at a young age? Things like social outings as a widow or changes to the amount of tax you pay are some of the things that people may not expect to experience. Cllr Sarah Kiely who has spoken with us before about the death of her husband Damien, joins Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Limerick man, Colan James Eardley has been handed a fully suspended sentence for the sexual assault of his then-girlfriend while she slept. His victim, Nicola Connery from Garryowen chose to waive her anonymity and she spoke to Live 95’s Sandra Quinn about the sentence and the issue of consent.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wheelchair-accessible equipment and a sensory area are just some of the features that make the new People’s Park Playground fully inclusive! We can expect work to commence on this project in June and Carmel Lynch from Limerick City and County Council joins Joe to tell us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Construction is continuing on a 96-bed ward block at the hospital. A further two 96-bed blocks are proposed to be developed as part of the overall master plan for the University Hospital Limerick Campus. Professor Colette Cowan Chief Executive of UL Hospitals group joins Joe to tell us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nine thousand Munster rugby fans welcomed the squad and the URC trophy to Thomond Park on Monday for the soldout homecoming event. Live 95's Trevor Anderson spoke to Limerick's Calvin Nash and fellow Limerick man Mike Prendergast on an unforgettable evening for rugby fans... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prior to the announcement that the 2023 Munster Final would take place in the TUS Gaelic Grounds, the match was expected to take place in either Semple Stadium, Thurles or Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork. Another meeting was held on Tuesday to sort out the deadlock and Mal Keaveney joins Joe to tell us more.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it time to start thinking about redrawing the borders of our counties? Professor of Politics at DCU and Limerick man, Dr Eoin O’Malley thinks it is and he believes this could significantly benefit smaller counties and improve services for their citizens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As part of World MS Day, Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Mid West branch is holding an information day in the Radisson Hotel tomorrow (Tuesday 30th May) from 10am to 2pm.  Mary McCusker MS support worker in this region joins Joe to tell us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first ever all-Ireland Football Medal, won by Limerick Commercials in 1887 is up for sale! The magnificent golden medal will be up for grabs at Fonsie Mealey Auctioneers’ Highly Important Rare Book & Collectors’ Sale this Wednesday. George Mealey of Fonsie Mealey Auctioneers joins Joe to tell us more.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The people of Limerick have been having their say on proposals to provide an Active Travel Scheme linking Parnell Street to Clare Street. The route takes in areas such as Colbert Station, Wickham St, William St, High Street, and the Milk Market area. Live 95's Nigel Dugdale joins Joe to tell us more.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tipperary musician, James Kelly was born with his heart facing the wrong way around. James had to undergo major surgery, but all didn’t go according to plan.  After many surgeries at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, or Cappagh Hospital, he joins Joe to tell us his story... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A second protest is set to take place this weekend about the overcrowding at the Emergency Department in UHL. Protesters will meet on Sunday at 2pm outside City Hall on Merchants Quay.  We hear from Mike Daly and Fine Gaels Kieran O’Donnell but first Anne Marie has been chatting to Richard Fahey.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Bord Pleanala has refused planning permission for the second time for a large-scale strategic housing development in Limerick. The development, part of which would have reached 10 storeys high, was planned for a brownfield site close to the city centre.  Live 95's Nigel Dugdale joins Joe to tell us more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legislation introduced in November 2021 allowed for outdoor drinking to be made legal, with pubs and licensed premises offering outdoor seating areas to customers. These laws are now set to be extended with a view to making them permanent. What will this mean for Limerick's nightlife? We hear from Paul Flannery of Flannery's Bar here in Limerick and Robert Byrne, Chairman of Limerick Vinters. Host...

New Barnardos research reveals that over a third of parents have cut back or gone without heat in the past 6 months because of the current cost of living. Stephen Moffatt is the National Policy Manager of Barnardos and he joins Joe to tell us more.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new report from the EY Future Consumer Index has revealed consumers are becoming frugal to cope with the cost of living crisis. Will these new measures be felt by the public, and is there any end in sight to the rocketing cost of living crisis?  Mike Johnson from EY Limerick joins Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly has announced the acceleration of plans to deliver additional bed capacity at UHL. Alongside a 96-bed ward block currently being constructed, a further two 96-bed blocks are proposed for the UHL campus. Fine Gael TD, Kieran O'Donnell joins Joe in studio to tell us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've reached episode 4 of The Sideline Cut Podcast as Limerick's Munster Senior Hurling Championship round robin campaign comes to a conclusion. It's all on the line at the Gaelic Grounds this Sunday with John Kiely's All Ireland champions needing a win over Cork to keep their season alive. Luke Liddy and James Ryan preview the action while former Limerick Strength and Conditioning coach Mikey Ki...

The Limerick Northside Misfits' latest play Balla Gurlsis set to hit the Belltable on May 31st and June 1st.  Anne Marie’s been chatting to Stephanie Ryan, Niamh Bowen and Karen Fitzgibbon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.