Live95 Limerick Today Podcasts

Following Katie Hannon's show discussing the impact of pornography on young minds, many viewers were shocked to hear a secondary school teacher say that one of his pupils was first exposed to porn when they were just eight years old. Limerick psychotherapist and sociology lecturer at TUS Karen Sugrue joins Joe to discuss the effects porn can have on young minds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

A Limerick bus driver says there was chaos in Limerick City last Friday when someone parked on a double yellow line. Speaking to Live 95's Head of News Gillian Devlin, he said that he and his passengers were stuck in traffic for over an hour! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Eleanor O'Kelly Lynch joins Joe in the studio to tell us the story behind her new book 'The Girl with Special Knees', based on her own daughter Lauren. 'The Girl with Special Knees' is now available in O'Mahonys Limerick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Revolut has recently started rolling out credit cards to eligible Irish customers.. but what does this mean for the Irish market? Paul Kerr from First Choice Financial Services Limerick and John Lowe, the Money Doctor joins Joe to discuss. (getty images) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dermot Kennedy had a chat with Catriona on The Breakfast Show with Mark and Catriona and he told her about his excitement of playing three gigs at Thomond Park later this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick councillors Daniel Butler of Fine Gael and Joe Leddin of Labour debate the vote on the Active Travel Plan for the South Circular Road. Cllr Butler voted in favour, Cllr Leddin voted against and each explains why they made those decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish singer song-writer Jack Lukeman, also known as Jack L, will play UCH on March 25th 2023, celebrating a 25 year-career in music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Let’s Sweat it Together campaign is calling on schools, businesses, and individuals by walking a lap while having a chat with a friend or family member. Live 95's Sarah Coleman has been speaking to one of those rugby players Brittany Hogan and Gillian chats to the CEO of Childline John Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick musician Seán O'Meara is set to play in Dolan's next month but he is no stranger to the stage. The Limerick man has played alongside the likes of Bob Geldolf, Sting, our own Denise Chaila, and Hermitage Green. Seán joins Gillian for a chat and treats us to a song in studio! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Alliance for Insurance Reform is saying that insurance companies are increasing their premiums despite the fall in the cost of claims. Peter Boland is the Director of Alliance for Insurance Reform and he joins Gillian to tell us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to a recent Daft.ie report, rent in Limerick City has risen by 18.9% with the average rent now at €1,673 per month. Pat Dooley with REA Dooley joins Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fuel allowance, child benefits, and energy rebates are set to be some of the main features in the government's proposed spring cost-of-living package. Political Correspondent of the Irish Sun Adam Higgins joins Gillian to fill us in on what to expect from the spring cost-of-living package. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At what age should your pet be neutered? Is there a particular time of year that is best? Donal Ryan from City Vet Limerick joins Gillian to share his expert advice! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish MEP’s have agreed to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2035.  It’s being described as a landmark move by the EU but MEPs also say it must come with an unprecedented level of investment in public transport.  Gillian is joined by two of Ireland South MEP’s for this region, Fine Gael’s Sean Kelly and Grace O’Sullivan from the Green Party. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

What is Chat GPT? How does it work? What will the future look like with technology developing this fast? Pat Browne from Munster Business joins Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cllr Liam Grant has recently made an Instagram video highlighting the issue with wastewater in the Ennistymon/ Lahinch area. The Clare counsilor says that sewage is spilling into the Inagh river causing pollution in Lahinch waters. Joe chats to Liam after his recent meeting with Irish Water about the issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the past few months, we have been keeping in touch with the manager of Broderick's Spar Croom, Mike Mackessy on his brussel sprouts phobia. Recently, we’ve hooked him up with Robert Rackley, Psychotherapist in Limerick for some therapy sessions. Anne Marie caught up with Mike to see if he is making any progress with his fear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The EY Entrepreneur of the Year Programme 2023 is calling on Limerick-based entrepreneurs to submit their nominations between now and March 2nd. Our own Méabh spoke to Roger Wallace the partner lead of the programme who tells us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Sheehan, a graduate of the Limerick Bicycle Engineering Academy was blinded 20 years ago. The Limerick man is now in the final stages of developing the first Irish-designed & manufactured cargo bicycle! David along with Marty Manning join Joe in the studio to tell us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you sick of long overpriced unsuccessful dates? Well, the Women's shed in Limerick is holding a speed dating event this Friday to help you find your perfect match! Joining Joe in the studio is the Chairperson of Women’s Shed, Sinead O’Beirne Brinn along with shed members Mary Jo O’Connell and Jean Croucher to tell us all about this event! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Limerick 2030 and the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund have announced the creation of a joint venture partnership to finance the development of the One Opera Square project. Chief Executive of Limerick 2030 joins Joe in studio to share the latest updates on the project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A big topic on the Limerick Today Show at the moment is the new scheme for a cycle lane on the South Circular Road. Last month, Live 95's Nigel Dugdale spoke to Fianna Fáil TD Willie O'Dea who is against the scheme and says the cycle lane would make the lives of residents almost intolerable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Druid's award-winning comedy 'The Last Return' is set to hit the Lime Tree Theatre on the 14th and the 15th of February! Rebecca O'Mara stars in the play and she joins Joe to tell us more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Newcastle West Tennis Club is welcoming people of all ages to become a member of their newly renovated club! The club recently completed renovations to create state-of-the-art facilities and open newly resurfaced courts for all-weather access with the help of Community Finance Ireland , an all-island social finance provider. Club Chairman, Tom Ruddle and Nora Keogh local Community Finance Ireland...

Households could now face an extra 1,159 on their annual shopping bills as grocery inflation reaches a record 16.3%. Live 95’s Sarah Coleman has been speaking to the Community and Family Resources Coordinator at Northside Family Resource Centre Mary Harty about how this grocery inflation is affecting Limerick families. After we hear from Dave Goggin, founder of Dolphin Utilities who chats to...