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Drug use and addictions to harmful drugs such as cocaine is running rampant across the country and more recently a Limerick farmer has anonymously shared his struggles with addiction to the Sunday World. The farmer revealed that he would often be high on cocaine when working and on one occasion he hit his shed 20 times as he tried to reverse a tractor. Ciarán Carey is a drug addiction counsellor w...

Feral cats are an issue for both urban and rural areas throughout the county and a small group of cat-loving volunteers have spent eleven years working to help solve the issue. Aisling O’Donoghue from Limerick Feral Cats joins Joe in studio to talk about the issue of feral cats in Limerick and their recent work at St Mary’s Park.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With winter over and warmer days ahead, what are some good ways to spruce up our gardens that won't break the bank? Orla Aherne of Aherne Nurseries joins Joe to share her budget-friendly gardening tips! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Asthma awareness week falls on May 4th and there will be a free webinar for anyone interested in this subject on asthma.ie. Anne Marie’s been chatting with Sarah Darcy about her own experience with asthma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After another great year of Riverfest celebrations, Joe and Anne Marie take a look back over the bank holiday weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live 95's Luke Liddy chats with Paul O'Connell ahead of the official opening of the International Rugby Experience here in Limerick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The JP McManus Pro-Am Organising Committee has been named as the Limerick Person of the Year for 2022. Supported by the Limerick Leader, Southern and the Clayton Hotel, the winner was chosen from the 12 monthly winners. Live 95 News was at the ceremony and here is what happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singer Kelly Clarkson has recently admitted that she sometimes slaps her children if they misbehave. Is this form of discipline ever acceptable? Joe is joined by Victoria Howson from the ISPCC and Catriona Kinsale from Horizon Mental Health Centre Limerick to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

University of Limerick Lecturer and author Donal Ryan has adapted his Booker Prize-nominated novel ‘A Low and Quiet Sea’ for the stage. Donal joins Joe in studio ahead of its staging in Limerick’s Belltable Theatre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new landmark law will come into place tomorrow regarding the capacity for people to make decisions, finally replacing the Luuncacy Regulation Act that has been in place since 1871. What does this new law mean? Lorraine Dolan of Sage Advocacy joins Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have plenty to discuss on this week's Sideline Cut Podcast as Limerick's hurlers gear up for a Shannonside derby with Clare. Do our hurlers come in for too much negative criticism on social media? We discuss that as well as a chat about fantasy hurling transfers. We'll also run through the Limerick team as well as a look back on last weekend's win over Waterford. And proud Clare man Marty Morri...

Our own Aislinn Kelly chats with Limerick woman, Katelyn Hayes who recently nabbed herself a prestigious Dr Colm Ó hEocha Memorial Bursary for achieving the highest overall marks in her undergraduate degree at the University of Galway. Katelyn is a postgraduate student in the MA (Cleachtas Gairmiúil sna Meáin) programme at the University of Galway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

LCFE student Alexandra Moloney was recently awarded the Virgin Media Belonging Award for her documentary about the Limerick Special Olympics. The documentary details Alexandra's own experience with the club, the work of the volunteers, and the importance of the organisation to the athletes themselves. Joe is joined by Alexandra and her father Kevin who volunteers with the Limerick Special Olympics...

Alopecia is a hair loss disease often brought on by stress. Live 95's Aislinn Kelly experienced Alopecia when she was studying for her own Leaving Cert and she joins Joe to tell us more about this. We also hear advice from two hair loss experts- Ita Murphy, Managing Director of Otto Clinic, and Andrea Moran, a Hair Loss Practitioner, and Hairdresser.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

No decision has been made regarding legislative changes to the State’s abortion law according to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. A review published by Barrister Marie O'Shea has made a number of recommendations including making the mandatory three-day waiting period to access termination medication optional. However, the Cabinet is divided on whether or not changes should be introduced. Niamh Griffin is t...

Two former Bank of Ireland buildings in Askeaton and Abbeyfeale are to be refurbished to house almost 50 Ukrainian refugees between them. However, not everyone is happy with more than 300 people having signed a petition objecting to this plan. Fine Gael Councillor Adam Teskey was one of those, and Live 95's Sandra Quinn caught up with him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Sailing into Wellness is working with Mid-West community groups to help people with mental health, addiction and other challenges. This week a number of Limerick organisations will be sailing into wellness and Anne Marie has been chatting to Ger who served time in prison and now benefits from the Bedford Row Project in Limerick.  We also hear from Colin Healy who is the Co-Founder o...

The average child receives 600 euros worth of gifts on their communion day. Is this too much? How should we advise our children on handling this money? Caroline Long, CEO of Limerick and District Credit Unions, Kel Glavan Mrs Smart Money, and John Lowe The Money Doctor join Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe is joined by mind coach and hypnotherapist public speaker, Siobhán Mungoven who has recently released her second book- I Smile Back: The Story Nobody Knows. Her latest book details her journey with her disability and breaks down stereotypes about disabled people often portrayed on social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new true crime podcast is being unveiled to tell the story of Ireland’s most notorious crime family. The Irish Sun is releasing a new true crime podcast detailing the 40-year-old history of the Kinahan family. Crime Editor of The Irish Sun Stephen Breen joins Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A major effort is underway to evacuate Irish people from Sudan. The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed 50 Irish citizens and their family members have already been evacuated with the support of France and Spain. Limerick Minister Patrick O'Donovan says the Sudan crisis shows why our foreign policy needs to change radically. He joins Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Joe is joined by Live 95's head of news Gillian Devlin who fills us in on the latest statement from Fianna Fáil Minister Niall Collins in response to allegations that he was a member of Limerick County council when they voted to dispose of land that was later bought by Collins' wife.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are halfway through spring and as we enter high pollen season many of us may be feeling the symptoms of hay fever. How can one deal with the sneezing, itchy eyes, and other irritating symptoms that come along with it? Rebecca Barry from Life Pharmacy on the Ennis Road joins Joe to share her advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to Macra, the future of rural Ireland is no longer an attractive one for young people. Elaine Houlihan is the incoming Macra President and she joins Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Northside Family Resource Centre is just one of many childcare providers finding recruitment extremely difficult. They say that the quality of the service is being impacted as a result. CEO of Northside Family Resource Centre Ciara Kane and Limerick mum Janet Whelan joins Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.