Live95 Limerick Today Podcasts

Limerick 2030 is inviting the public to review and respond to a draft master plan for the iconic Cleeves Riverside Quarter. David Conway, CEO of Limerick 2030 joins Joe to tell us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe chats to Joe Quaid from Bibby Financial Services in Limerick about the use of credit cards and overdrafts in the household budget, and in small businesses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland South MEP Billy Kelleher says Gardaí and other state agencies need to be alert to the possibility of European crime gangs moving their operations here due to Ireland’s non-membership of the European Public Prosecutors Office System. Billy joins Joe to discuss this and the European Parliament's proposed ‘Right to Repair’ for faulty or damaged goods, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

A site that was once described as a 'drug supermarket' has been taken into the control of the Limerick council. It is hoped that this property along with two other adjacent properties will be refurbished and returned as social or affordable housing. Joe chats to Sinn Fein TD Maurice Quinlivan who has welcomed this move. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wellness in the Water is a new short film featuring the ladies of the Shannon Dragons. The film premieres on Friday the 31st at the Castle Oaks Hotel in Castleconnell and features stories of breast cancer survivors. Sarah McIntyre, a member of Shannon Dragons, and Diarmuid McIntyre, creative director with Grey Heron Media joins Joe to tell us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

What should parents do when their kids physically attack? Is there a connection between Ireland having the most lenient parents in Europe and children being physically abusive? Where can parents go for help? Limerick mum and behaviour specialist, Deirdre Holland Hannon joins Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recently appointed head of marketing and communications at Limerick City and County Council, Donn O'Sullivan walks us through the plans for Limerick in the coming years. Cineposium, sporting events, business, tourism, and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over 20 employees at Askeaton Pool and Leisure Centre say they have not received their full and final pay. Live 95's Nigel Dugdale joins Joe in the studio to tell us more and we also hear from former Askeaton Pool manager Declan Nash who has been speaking to Sarah Coleman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over 248 medicines are now on the shortage list- a 48% rise over a year. COO of Azure Pharmaceuticals, Aideen Kenny, joins Joe to discuss what this means for us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Saturday the 25th of March Castletroy College will be holding their annual Free Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Recycling event. The event will take place from 10am-4pm and students of Castletroy College are calling on your support as they raise awareness of the issue of critical raw materials. Joe is joined by Castletroy College teacher John Keehan and students Cadhla Heffernan a...

According to Limerick Chamber’s rental monitor, the average rent in Limerick is up four hundred euros a month when compared to this time last year.  Sean Golden Chief Economist with Limerick Chamber joins Joe to tell us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BT Young Scientists Business Bootcamp took place this week for its 14th year of the annual event. The event allows students the commercialisation skills they need to develop their BT Young Scientist & Technology project ideas into viable businesses. Students from five Limerick schools were selected to take part and our own Méabh has been chatting with Mari Cahalane, Head of BT Young Scient...

Friday is Daffodil day and Rhebogue woman Courtney Smith is urging the people of Limerick to support the fundraiser as she has benefited from the services provided by the Irish Cancer Society. Anne Marie has been chatting with Courtney Smith who shares her journey of battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MIDAS are delighted to present their newly devised musical production UPSTAGED-  a hilarious and heart-warming musical that features stunning staging and a host of familiar musical numbers. UPSTAGED will hit the Lime Tree Theatre on the 22nd and 23rd of March for the first time since 2019. Christine O’Keefe, Bróna McGlinchey, and Rachel Hoctor are all part of the production and they join Joe...

Disability services across the Mid-West are now appealing for hosts across Limerick to open their doors for a day or weekend to a young disabled person. Joe is joined by Catherine O'Sullivan who works in the social work department at Avista,  St Vincents's Lisnagry as well as Kay Liston who shares her experience of opening her home to children with disabilities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Limerick singer Michelle Grimes is set to release her brand-new self-titled EP at the end of this month. As well as that she was selected for Live 95’s Irish Music Month. In celebration of Irish Music Month, Joe is joined by Michelle and Stuart Clarke, Deputy editor of Hot Press as their latest special edition issue has hit the shelves! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick councillor  Kieran O'Hanlon says elderly residents in a city community are being criminalised and terrorised by traffic wardens. He's been chatting to Live 95's Nigel Dugdale about this. We also hear the thoughts of listeners as our own Máire asks- should residents in housing estates be allowed park on footpaths? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anne Marie chats to the cast and producer of Castletroy's School Musical 'We Will Rock You'. Teacher Anita Cuneen produces the play and students Cameron Hurley and Kate Jenkins are the main leads! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To mark World Down Syndrome Day, Joe chatted to Sinead Clohessy of Specsavers and Brian Harrington of the Radisson Blu Hotel Limerick who have made great efforts to hire and recognize the achievements of those with down syndrome in Limerick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was Shakespeare the author of his works and plays? That's the big question being posed by Professor William Leahy. William will be delivering a free public lecture on this topic at Mary Immaculate College on Thursday, March 23rd. He joins Joe in the studio to tell us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The construction of a new state-of-the-art UL student centre has recommenced after a retendering process and the project is set to be complete by mid-2024. Paul Lee is Head of Engagement for ULSL including overseeing the building committee and he joins Joe in studio to tell us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Friday, March 24th, is Daffodil day, and the Irish Cancer Society needs your help to raise vital funds to continue to provide services and care for those who have been diagnosed with cancer. Corrinne Hasson, Director of Services at the Irish Cancer Society joins Joe to tell us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Broadcaster Hector Ó h’Eochagáin joins Joe to chat about his new campaign with Bord Gáis Energy. The See it, Solve it campaign aims to help customers to imagine a better way to use energy at home and live more affordably and sustainably. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recent research has found that social media users were often too distracted to check if their posts were accurate with many eager to share the news first. Dr Michael Quayle from the University of Limerick joins Joe to discuss disinformation in the media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live 95's Nigel Dugdale caught up with TUS President Dr Vincent Cunnane at the launch of the inaugural strategic plan for TUS Midlands Midwest in the Millenium Theatre at the TUS campus in Moylish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.