Live95 Limerick Today Podcasts

A Dublin TD had an interesting heckle while walking the microphone at Leinster House last week -  a child shouted ‘Ginger’ to him. The TD took this comment in his stride, however, this made us ask the question... do redheads still get a hard time for their hair colour? Joe is joined by a panel of redheads- Lorraine O'Connell, Maeve McGrath, and Sarah Dolan who share their thoughts and experie...

With more active travel routes proposed, particularly around the city center, one of our reporters decided to look at cycling out in the county in some of the more rural areas. Live 95’s Sandra Quinn spoke to these students in Kilbehenny National School who have recently completed the Cycle Right programme in their rural school. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After multiple sessions with psychotherapist Robert Rackley, Mike Mackessy is now phobia free! The manager at Brodericks Spar Croom joins Joe as he tells us more about his journey with overcoming his fear alongside Robert Rackley who describes the process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Credit Union are now warning their customers that a scam text has been circulating targeting members of the Credit Union. Caroline Long CEO of Limerick and District Credit Unions joins Joe to tell us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Social Democrats elected a new leader this week with Holly Cairns taking over the position from the previous co-leaders Roisin Shorthall and Catherine Murphy. Limerick Social Democrats Councillor Elisa O’Donovan joins Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick Fianna Fáil TD Willie O'Dea joins Joe to discuss the breaking news that Kevin Sheehy's killer will be transferred to a UK prison despite the wishes of Kevin's family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this weekend's sports preview, Joe is joined by Luke Liddy, soccer correspondent Mike Aherne, and Tom Savage of The Three Red Kings. They chat all things sport including RG Synman on the bench for Munster's United Rugby Championship game against the Scarlets at Musgrave Park, the passing of Munster Rugby Hall of Fame member   Brian O'Brien, Limerick senior footballers taking on Meath at th...

Anne Marie has been chatting with Limerick singer-songwriter Fergal Nash. Fergal releases his latest single this Friday “spite doesn’t matter”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is there such thing as too close in a parent and child's relationship? Should they really be besties? Aoife Lee from parents support joins Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minister Simon Harris plans for stricter sentences to be imposed on those who carry out assaults on gardaí. Limerick Minister Patrick O'Donovan joins Joe to discuss this and the Dáil's plans to introduce body cams for gardaí. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tusla's new campaign launched this week in hopes to recruit new foster carers to meet the growing demand for foster placements in the Limerick region. Limerick-based social worker Ali O Meara and Leanne who is a foster carer join Joe in the studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Labour Party Councillor Conor Sheehan says a task force is needed to tackle the misuse of scrambler bikes in Limerick. Cllr Sheehan says he’s been approached by people who say that scrambler bikes have been driven towards them at speed while they were walking on the Canal Bank. He joins Joe on the Limerick Today Show to discuss this issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

People have expressed outrage at Electric Ireland as they plan to reduce bills for businesses but not households. Dermot Jewell Consumers Association of Ireland joins Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat McDonagh, owner of Supermacs and SO Hotel’s group joins Joe to discuss the Peter McVerry trust fundraising drive, helping the most vulnerable in society.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your wedding day could be the most expensive day of your life! From dresses to bands to venues, how much are we spending and how can we budget it properly.? Wedding planner, Michelle McDermott, Sean Lally from Woodstock Ennis, and Joanne Madden from First choice financial services join Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the question on every Limerick person's mind- when will the O'Connell street works be complete? Nick Rabitts, journalist with the Limerick Leader has been following the story and he says the revitalization might not be complete until April. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the debate on last week's show about the South Circular Road cycling route, Green Party Councillor Sasa Novac joins Joe in the studio to discuss the revised South Circular Road Active Travel Scheme. (getty images) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our own Anne Marie has been chatting to John and Nigel about the separate times they met the Queen of Pop! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Broadcaster Marty Morrissey joins Joe in studio to chat about his upcoming show 'The Marty Party', set to take place at University Concert Hall Limerick! The night will involve music, dance, laughter, and a multitude of prizes to be won! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 24th of February 2023 marks one year since Ukraine was invaded by Russia. President Zelenski says “This will be the year of our victory”. Neil Robinson, Professor of Comparative Politics at the University of Limerick joins Joe to discuss where things stand for Ukraine at the moment. We also hear from Anna Mazeika who fundraises for the Ukrainian Refugees who decide to temporarily stay in Limer...

On this Friday morning Coffee Break Joe is joined by the general manager of the Milk Market, David Fitzgerald, Dave Mahedy formerly of UL sports arena, and UL journalism student Edana Flynn. They discuss Amazon's new Alexa kettle, Bus Connect's expansion of Limerick bus services, the anniversary of the Ukraine war, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New editions of the classic kid's books by Roald Dahl have been edited to remove words that are deemed offensive to a modern audience. Limerick author Roisin Meaney joins Joe to share her thoughts. (getty images) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sweeping changes to Limerick's bus services have been announced and they include a change in routes and a number of enhancements including the addition of a 24 hour service. Nigel Dugdale has been speaking on Live95's Limerick Today about what the changes will mean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Independent Clare TD Micheal McNamara has made calls for a new Veterinary School to be developed on a similar model to the School of Medicine at UL. Micheal says that a UL Veterinary school will help address the issue of a growing shortage of vets in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick man Kieran McConville has worked with Concern for more than a decade in war-torn countries and at sites of natural disasters. He is currently in Turkey after the recent earthquake. Speaking to Live 95's Nigel Dugdale, he gives us a sense of what the country has been like since. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.