Live95 Limerick Today Podcasts

The Children’s Grief Centre is set to move into their new Limerick home following a €3.5m investment. Joe is joined by Derek Walsh, Chair of the Board of Management and Theresa Kavanagh, Senior Support Worker at the Children's Grief Centre as they tell us more about the move. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this Good Friday, Joe is joined by very good friend of the show, Alice Culbert, John Daly of Limerick Jazz and Joe Cleary from Mr Binman. They chat all things Easter, Team Limerick Clean Up and Irish accents struggling with Alexa! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A historic 19th-century Railway Goods Shed in Rathkeale is set to be restored as part of a number of Limerick City and County Council projects. This structure will be the centre piece of a new visitor facilities project aimed at further enhancing the first-class network of visitor facilities along the Limerick Greenway. Gordon Daly, Director of Service at Limerick City and County Council joins Joe...

Live 95's Nigel Dugdale spoke to Dermot Kennedy around his gigs in Glasgow. The acclaimed singer-songwriter chatted with Nigel about the importance of small venues, his upcoming performance in Thomond and his albums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year’s Team Limerick Clean-up event will see over twenty thousand people sweeping the streets of Limerick. Joe is joined by Inspector Ollie Kennedy for some safety tips. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lack of a modern wastewater treatment plant in Kilbehenny village is a cause of concern to local residents. Joe is joined by Maurice Walsh from Kilbehenny Sewage Action group and he says raw sewage is flowing into the River Funchion at Kilbehenny Village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gráinne O'Brien of O'Mahony's booksellers Limerick is soon set to release her new children's book 'A Limerick Fairytale'. A fun and irreverent re-telling of the classic fairytale, Cinderella! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Research published in the New York Times says there is a need for global promotion of breastfeeding as a huge preventative against RSV illnesses.  The research was led by Consultant Neonatologist Prof Roy Philip of UL Hospitals Group and he joins Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to a new report by Drinkaware, a significant number of 15 to 24-year-olds have an alcohol use disorder. Are we doing enough to tackle underage drinking? Martha Sweeney, education manager for Drinkaware, and Limerick mother Trish Dunne join Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dearbhla Lawson, Head of Strategic Planning and Chief Planner at the Land Development Agency joins Joe to tell us where plans for the Colbert Quarter plan stand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are few joys greater than being able to hold and cuddle a newborn, but did you know that a kiss or cuddle from a friend or family member could put a baby’s life at risk?  Mother and pharmacist Sheena Mitchell joins Joe on the line to tell us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A recent survey commissioned by Athena Pharmaceuticals has revealed 1 in 5 Irish adults have broken or fractured a bone since turning 40. Did you know this could be a sign of osteoporosis? How can one prevent osteoporosis? What are the signs you might have it? Our own Méabh has been chatting to Dr Miriam Delaney, a Specialist in Osteoporosis, Metabolic Bone Disorders, and Calcium Metabolism at the...

The Safe School Zone was launched at Gaelscoil Sáirséal on Shelbourne Road, on the North Circular Road yesterday, as part of the Safe Routes to School Programme. Minister of State for Transport Jack Chambers was at the school to launch the new route and spoke to Live 95’s Sarah Coleman about how school children will be able to benefit. Sarah also spoke to principal Ian Madigan. Hosted on Acast. Se...

Research says that 1 in 5 Irish women would be willing to work longer for a better pension. What challenges might these women face? David Sommerville is a Certified Financial Planner from First Choice Financial Services and he joins Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Mary Ryan, Consultant Endocrinologist in Bon Secours Limerick and senior lecturer at University of Limerick says hormones are the key to unlocking better health for women. Her new book 'It's probably your hormones' outlines this in greater detail and she joins Joe to tell us more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe is joined by RTÉ and showband star Ronan Collins who shares his experience of living with hearing loss. We also chat with Pat O'Leary- an audiologist at Fergusons Aid Clinic Limerick, who gives us some advice on how to deal with it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello, How are you? is a Mental Health Promotion Campaign aimed at creating a greater awareness & understanding of mental health.  We are being encouraged to ask this small question because having a conversation can have a big difference in someone’s life.  The campaign kicks off today March 30th and Claire Flynn Development officer in Limerick for Mental Health Ireland joins Joe to...

Joe is joined by Limerick actor Myles Breen, Una McCarthy of Limerick City Gallery of Art, and Live 95's own Máire Nolan for this Friday morning coffee break! They chat about Ekin Su's pronunciation of Limerick, the passing of Paul O'Grady, an online debate on consent parenting, and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

House Prices fell 0.3% in the first three months of 2023, according to the latest Daft.ie House Price Report. In Limerick City, prices in the first three months of 2023 were 3% higher than a year previously, compared to a rise of 8% seen a year ago. Lisa Kearney from Rooneys auctioneers joins Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The trend of people starting a family later in life continues, and there are now more services available than ever, including egg freezing and IVF using donor eggs. Dr Bart Kuczera from Beacon Fertility joins Joe to answer all your questions about fertility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe is joined by former Mayor Councillor Daniel Butler after Irish Rail held meetings with representatives of Limerick Council about its proposed works as part of the Foynes Rail Line reopening. Before this, Cllr Butler reacted to the news of Arthur's Quay Shopping Centre going to the market as Michael Tiernan plans his retirement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Joe is joined by Anne Marie, Maire, and Alice who have been watching Succession on Sky, The Bear on Disney Plus, and the latest episode of Coronation Street. Before this, they chatted about whether they preferred Easter or Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kilcornan National School will be hosting a range of events across the weekend to raise funds in aid of school building. A national school disco, tractor run, and live music and dancing are just some of the events that will take place. Joe is joined by Helen Basini, who is the chairperson of the parents' council as well as Shirley Balfry, school principal of Kilcornan National School. Hosted on Ac...

Former Limerick solicitor, Micheal Small who gave undertakings to a mortgage company to purchase properties that were never bought and which were valued at over €1 million will be going to jail for two years. Live 95's Gillian Devlin joins Joe to tell us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When people hear that someone is in an unhealthy or toxic relationship, one of the first questions they ask is, “Why don’t they leave?”. The reality is often a lot more complicated than that. What can one do if they are struggling to leave a toxic relationship? Jacinta Sheerin from Training and Development at Adapt joins Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.