Live95 Limerick Today Podcasts

A boil water notice affecting seven thousand consumers served by the Foynes Shannon Estuary Public Water Supply has been issued by Uisce Eireann after cryptosporidium was found in the treatment plant. Councillor Emmet O’Brien joins Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A 500,000 euro plan for a public art installation on O'Connell street is now in doubt. At this week's Metropolitan meeting of Limerick council councillors were told that following a design competition, it was decided not to proceed with the preferred scheme. Live 95s Nigel Dugdale has been speaking to Fianna Fail Councillor James Collins.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Much like the hit TV show Ireland's Fittest Family, a local Limerick GAA club is preparing its own version of the competition- Limerick's Fittest Superstars! Ahead of the Mungrets St Pauls GAA fundraising event, Joe has been speaking to Davy Fitzgerald and Donal FitzGibbons, chair of the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick Beekeepers Association are set to welcome thirty new beginners to their aviary in Mungret. The association has noticed a pique in interest amongst Limerick people for the honeybee. Our own Aislinn has been chatting with beekeeper Tom O'Brien at the training hives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Analog Devices in Limerick has announced a €630m Investment, which will create 600 new Jobs at its Limerick Plant in Raheen. The move will see the Limerick workforce at grow from 1,500 to 2,100 employees - a 40% increase. Live 95's Nigel Dugdale has been speaking with Taoiseach Leo Varadker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The life of Limerick woman Mary Sexton was turned upside down when recovering from trigeminal neuralgia, she contracted Covid-19. Now, Mary requires a double lung transplant and our own Aislinn has been chatting with Mary's daughter, Aisling Sexton about their fundraising initiative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this Friday morning coffee break, Joe is joined by Shirley Flynn from Beau Clinic, James Lawlor from Narrative 4, and Dan Mooney, rugby commentator on Live 95. They chat about the Late Late show rumour mill, Ireland not making it into the 2023 Eurovision final, and King Charles's coronation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use is to be held this weekend in Dublin Castle. Ahead of the event, Joe has been talking to Paul Reid, Independent chairperson of the citizens assembly on drug use. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More and more people are discovering they have autism later in life. Limerick woman and lecturer Eleanor McSherry did not get a diagnosis until she was an adult and she joins Joe to tell us more about her experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Sunday, Dromcollogher Broadford GAA is set to hold an event discussing the importance of looking after your mental health. Limerick hurling legend Ciaráin Carey will speak at the event about his own personal experiences and he will also address the stigma that exists in the community around addiction and depression. Footballer Niamh McCarthy and Mike Mansfield of Jigsaw join Joe to tell...

Reiki is a Japanese form of energy healing that can help alleviate physical pain and emotional distress. Pam Quinn is a master of Reiki and an animal practitioner based in Roxoboro and she joins Joe in studio to tell us more.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of Live 95's Sandra Quinn chatting with the Slattery family as the Limerick quads prepare for their First Holy Communion! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nine years ago, quadruplets were born to a family in Caherconlish in Limerick. Parents Grace and James Slattery and the 4 kids are now preparing for their First Holy Communion. Live 95's Sandra Quinn has been chatting with the quads... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week a meeting took place between representatives of the country’s major supermarkets and the Minister of State with responsibility for retail business.  There is growing concern that the price of everyday groceries is not coming down… Anne Marie is joined by Dermot Jewell from the Consumer Association of Ireland and Limerick Dairy farmer Louise Crowley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

How can you move on from a partner when you have little choice but to live in the same property as them? How do you emotionally and financially navigate being stuck under the same roof as your ex? John Lowe, the Money Doctor.ie and Joe Heffernan, an IACP-accredited counsellor joins Anne Marie to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Irish Defence Forces recently confirmed that four Russian vessels, including a warship, were observed off the Irish coast. But what are they doing here, and should we be worried? Joe is joined by Professor Neil Robinson and MEP Billy Kelleher to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Colman Noctor joins Joe to tell us more about his latest book the 4-7 Zone, where people literally take control of their own life! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to the ISPCA, dogs are being cast aside because of the cost of living crisis. How is the fallout from the ending of the pandemic and the cost of living crisis impacting family pets? Dr Cyril Sullivan from the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Aontus’ representative in Limerick Sarah Beasley joins Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

A new study conducted by a number of international researchers including the University of Limerick shows that a personalised care approach to back pain is ‘highly effective’. Dr Kieran O’Sullivan is a senior lecturer in the School of Allied Health at UL and he joins Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It has been nearly two years since the government announced €200,000 in funding to help tackle the issue of illegal scramblers and quad bikes, but is the problem going away in Limerick? Cllr Frankie Daly joins Joe to discuss issues of scramblers in Corbally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than 300 soldiers were in Sarsfield Barracks here in Limerick yesterday for the ceremony for the peacekeepers who will be going to Lebanon later this month. Live 95's Sandra Quinn spoke to the family members who will be left behind about how they feel.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’ve decided to start a family and are trying for a baby what are some of the things you should consider?  Limerick midwife Nancy Murphy joins Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inspired by her own personal experiences, Tracey Corbett Lynch has set up the Limerick Bereavement Network to help people cope with grief. Tracey and Jennifer Mornan Stritch who is a grief expert and TUS lecturer joins Joe in studio to tell us more.. For more information contact Tracey at  Limerickbereavementnetwork@gmail.com Bereavement and support evening-- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5775...

'Most of all' is the new single from Limerick band, Left on Read. Brothers Adam and Jack Reeves along with their friend Steve Tynan make up the band that won the Dolores O’Riordan bursary last year. Anne Marie has been chatting with Steve and Adam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should the legal driving age be reduced to 16? Is this too young? We discuss with Adare driving instructor James Dillion and hear Independent Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae's views on the matter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.