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Limerick TD Brian Leddin joins Gillian on the Limerick Today show to discuss why he believes a cycle route on Limerick's South Circular Road is critical infrastructure for the city. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live 95's Sandra Quinn chats to locals of Askeaton who attended a public meeting raising concerns about the closure of Askeaton Swimming Pool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

COO of Azure Pharmaceuticals Aideen Kenny joins Gillian after an online event with European experts took place. The event saw experts discuss the current issue of medicine shortages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rory Keane, Regional Co-ordinator of the HSE Mid West Drug and Alcohol Service joins Joe to discuss the new service starting up to deal with the problem and harms of crack cocaine in Limerick. €200,000 in funding is to be provided by the HSE, through its Mid West Drug and Alcohol Service, in conjunction with the Mid West Regional Drug and Alcohol Forum. The service will start in April 2023. &...

We have all heard the saying "to chance your arm"... but how exactly did this iconic Irish phrase come about? Turns out there's a bit of history behind it! Journalist Philip Downes with Extra.ie joins Joe to explain the origins of chancing your arm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are concerns among the community as the Askeaton swimming pool is set to temporarily close for 12 months. Limerick parent Anna Hutchinson, whose son is a competitive international swimmer and regularly uses the pool joins Joe to discuss these concerns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gardaí are planning to step up efforts to ensure people seeking refuge in Ireland are boarding their flight with the correct documentation. Justice Minister Simon Harris says the government is working to accelerate the processing of asylum seeker applications. However, CEO of Doras John Lannon says this might not be the best move going forward... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Tracie Tobin is General Secretary of the Limerick branch of the Irish National Teaching Organisation and she joins Gillian to discuss the burnout that many school teachers say they are experiencing and why it is happening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thousands of Irish drivers are paying up to 300 euro more than they need to as a result of misplaced loyalty! Charlie Weston Personal Finance Editor of the Irish Independent joins Gillian to discuss why this is and also gives us some tips on how to find the best value car insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UL Marketing lecturer, Dr. Christina O'Connor discusses the marketing tactics behind KSI and Logan Paul's energy drink Prime and how it targets young teens and children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Prime Energy drink craze, many parents are wondering how they can deal with their kids pester power. Limerick child behaviour expert, Deirdre Holland Hannon joins Joe to answer just that! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Under new legislation, subsidies for thousands of parents using childminders will be a step closer.  Parents who currently use creches are entitled to subsidies under the National Childcare Scheme, whereas parents who use childminders are not.  Bernadette Burke from Child Minding Ireland joins Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Truck drivers are calling for the cost of tolls to be brought down. Limerick Tunnel now costs €2 per journey, or at a cost of €26 million for 2022 for the taxpayer. Limerick based haulier Brendan Ryan joins Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peaceful Paws is a family-run business that has recently opened in Ennis. Our own Sarah met with Aimee Keller from Peaceful Paws Crematorium to chat about why they started the business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Old Barracks Coffee Roastery introduced an adults-only policy in 2018 and owner Alan Andrews says the place has been a great success since! He joins Joe to discuss their policy, customer reactions and their place on Dock Road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick singer song-writer Emma Langford chats to Anne Marie post her Late Late Show appearance. Emma discusses the meaning behind her new single 'Abigail'- out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have your kids been pestering you for the expensive 'Prime' drink? YouTubers Logan Paul and KSI created the energy drink that children are going mad for, with some bottles costing up to 20 euro! Live 95's Luke Liddy and Padraig Broderick from Broderick's Spar Croom join Joe to discuss the craze. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of Trish and Paul chatting to Anne Marie about their journey with alcohol addiction. Alcoholics Anonymous Limerick annual convention takes place this weekend on the 3rd 4th and 5th of February in the Castletroy Park hotel. On Friday evening at 8.30 pm there will be an open public meeting and another one on Sunday at 12 noon for anyone who has an interest in attending.  Hosted on A...

Limerick businessman, Tony Enright pays tribute to restaurateur Paul Tsang after his passing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Limerick Cycling campaign is calling for all Limerick councillors to come out and support the proposed active travel scheme for the south circular road. Conor Buckley from Limerick Cycling joins Joe to share why he thinks this should be brought in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live 95's Anne Marie and Gillian are joined by Eleanor McSherry on today's TV panel! Beforehand, they chatted with Joe about their views on drivers illegally parking in disabled spaces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick city traffic wardens have experienced verbal attacks and incidents of physical aggression as they go about their job. Hugh McGrath Senior Engineer at Limerick City and County Council chats to Live 95's Nigel Dugdale about the lack of respect traffic wardens often experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live 95's partners CARI is launching their Fit February fundraising drive encouraging you to improve your health and support children affected by sexual abuse trauma. CARI's head of therapy Emer O'Neill joins Joe to tell us more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alcoholics Anonymous Limerick annual convention takes place this weekend on the 3rd 4th and 5th of February in the Castletroy Park hotel.  On Friday evening at 8.30 pm there will be an open public meeting and another one on Sunday at 12 noon for anyone who has an interest in attending.  Trish and Paul have been chatting to Anne Marie about their journey with alcohol addiction. Hosted on...

The Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland kicked off their 17-concert series in the University of Limerick Sports Arena last weekend and are set to finish with a bang, with a performance in the world-famous Carnegie Hall on St Patricks Day. Máire spoke to Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh students Darragh and Anna Treacy, Anna Farrell, Doireann Casey, along with their teachers Marie O’Dwyer and Daithi O’Geanai a...