Live95 Limerick Today Podcasts

On Wednesday morning we heard from Colin Hayes from Netwatch on the new security system that will make work safer for retail that includes a new real-time intervention specialist.  Later on in the show, Joe was joined by Mike Gleason from Spar on Henry Street and we heard his reaction.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A passion project turned into a successful business- SOS cookies are set to hit Bord Bia Bloom 2023. Founder of SOS Cookies- Sarah O'Sullivan joins Joe to tell us all about her business: how it came about, Bord Bia Bloom, and the cookies themselves! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Researchers at the University of Galway have come together to create an online service- iHealthFacts, that answers your questions about health. Is swimming in the sea actually good for your health? Going on your phone before bed- does it really affect the quality of your sleep? Joe is joined by a lead researcher with iHealthFacts.ie, Dr Paula Byrne.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Limerick students were among a select number of secondary schools taking part in the recent ‘Young Peoples Assemblies’ at the National Museum of Ireland. Castletroy College was one of 5 schools taking part in this event where students identified and discussed major societal issues facing their generation now and into the future. Castletroy students Roisin Flaherty and Joshua MacMahon join Joe on t...

“Before damage is done” is a campaign by the Irish Heart Foundation to remind people to get their blood pressure checked regularly. The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness of the link between high blood pressure and the increased risk of heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and other diseases.  Anne Marie has been chatting to Dr Angie Browne Consultant Cardiologist and Medical Director...

Privately run nursing homes have criticised what they say is a large disparity in funding per bed, between their facilities, and those run by the HSE under the Fair Deal scheme.  Could nursing home providers exit from the Fair Deal Scheme?  Shane Scanlon who represents an alliance formed to help smaller run family nursing homes joins Joe to discuss.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

A boil water notice came into force last week when cryptosporidium was detected, impacting more than 7,000 people from across the county. When they weren’t allowed to discuss the issue at the Limerick City and County Council meeting yesterday, Councillors Adam Teskey and Emmet O’Brien walked out in protest.  Live 95’s Sandra Quinn caught up with the councillors as they left the chambers.. Hos...

Patrick Kielty has officially been announced as the new Late Late Show replacing Ryan Tubridy. What are your thoughts on this? We hear two Limerick men's reactions to the news- RTE Gold presenter, Will Leahy and Limerick comedian Karl Spain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On last week's show, we discussed Snapchat's new 'virtual friend' AI chatbot. This week we continue the AI conversation- what are the biggest concerns around AI? What is the potential of this technology? Chris Exton is a lecturer at UL's Department of Computer Science & Information and he is on the line to tell us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Secondary school students interested in healthcare are being encouraged to engage with an online interactive video following the journey of a heart attack patient. The Junior Health Sciences Academy launched the video at UHL with the help of TY students from across the county. Our own Aislinn has been chatting with manager at the Health Sciences Academy, Miriam McCarthy. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Labour Cllr Joe Leddin wants illegal parking in Limerick to be shamed by placing large stickers on those drivers' cars. He joins Joe to tell us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The rural independent group recently had their motion of suggested measures to help tackle the problem accepted by the government. Clare TD Michael McNamara joins Joe to tell us more.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Thursday, representatives of UL met with the Public Accounts Committee where they were questioned on their finances and spending- particularly on a former Dunnes stores site in the city centre. Live 95's Head of News, Gillian joins Joe to tell us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Sideline Cut Podcast we look ahead to Sunday's Munster hurling showdown with Tipperary at Semple Stadium. There's plenty to discuss with John Kiely's men looking to bounce back from a loss to Clare last time out. Former Limerick hurler Ger Hegarty joins us to chat all things hurling. We also chat about Limerick's upcoming Tailteann Cup clash with Carlow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Last January saw eleven thousand people take to the streets of Limerick to march for a better health service in Limerick.  The UHL protest was organised by Mike Daly, a Limerick man, who lost his dad due to medical misadventure. After years of research by himself and his family and two inquests later, Mike eventually got results but was then filled with determination to bring about change for...

A few months ago we chatted on the show about youths throwing rocks at cars from Limerick railway bridges. Since then barriers were erected on the bridge on Childers Road. However, a couple of listeners have recently contacted Live 95 to report more incidents of this in that very area. Joe is joined by Cllr Catherine Slattery to tell us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

"You don't think the worst thing is going to happen- you don't entertain it. I never entertained it for a second.. until it did." Limerick woman Georgina Miller is set to bring her incredible true story 'Freefalling' to the Belltable for 3 nights. Georgina joins Joe to tell us more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LauraLynn is Ireland's Children's Hospice and the organisation is planning to extend their in-home care and supports to children and families across Limerick in the coming weeks. CEO Kerry McLaverty joins Joe along with Marie Lynch Regional team lead for this area.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You may have heard of the recent incident in Dublin Airport in which drones were used in the airspace causing disruption to operations. This raises the question- what are the legislations around drone use in Ireland? Simon Henry is the country manager of Zenadrone and he joins Joe to tell us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Limerick schools are currently taking part in Grow It Yourself (GIY)- a food educational programme. GIY is a not-for-profit social enterprise that is currently looking to raise 1 million euros to deliver this programme to even more schools across the country, including 30 in Limerick. Nell Ward is the director of development at GIY and she joins Joe to tell us more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

We’ve spoken a lot on this show about how to cope with the loss of a pet, but how can you help a pet that has lost its owner? If a loved one passes away and leaves you with their beloved companion, how can you make this transition easier for a pet? Donal Ryan joins Joe in the studio to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Snapchat recently launched MyAI- a new feature that labels itself 'your virtual friend'. What is the point of this new feature? How intelligent is it really? Joe has been chatting with our own Méabh who has interacted with the AI, Anne Marie who has noticed this trend among Limerick teens, and Prof Barry O’Sullivan from the School of computer science and IT at UCC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Primary School children barely consume 3 portions of fruit and vegetables per day, never mind the recommended 7 a day. That’s according to Agri Aware who are running the Incredible Edibles programme in schools. Anne Marie’s been chatting to Dietitian and Researcher Niamh Arthurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A world-first project that improves the quality of life for breast cancer survivors is being piloted here in Limerick The unique project is creating bespoke breast prostheses for women post-mastectomy using state-of-the-art digital manufacturing. Kevin J O’Sullivan, a Senior Research Fellow at UL’s Rapid Innovation Unit and lead on this project joins Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

As we recently heard on the show, plans for a €500,000 public art installation on O'Connell Street are now in doubt. Following a Metropolitan Meeting, Limerick councillors were told that after a design competition, it was decided not to proceed with the preferred scheme. Cllr Sarah Kiely and Cllr Conor Sheehan join Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.