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The final publication of the Limerick-Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy has been released. Limerick Chamber has welcomed this update but have shared their concerns on what they believe needs to be addressed and improved. Sean Golden from the Limerick Chamber joined us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’re planning a big feast with plenty of family and friends over Christmas you may not realise that someone, somewhere at the dinner table may be quietly battling with a variety of thoughts around the food. This time of the year can be the hardest time of the year for many people living with an eating disorder. Fierna Kennedy eating disorder specialist in Limerick joined us. Hosted...

Late last month Limerick city and county council approved a commercial rate rise of 4.5 percent - The commercial rate is essentially a property tax on commercial premises and it is the main source of revenue for local authorities.  There was sharp criticism of the move due to the pressures businesses are under but Sean Coughlan of Limerick City and County Council has been explaining to L...

Would you believe, one in four drivers admit to blocking bus stops? Bus Éireann, supported by the National Transport Authority (NTA), have launched their ‘Keep it Clear’ campaign, in efforts to decrease those numbers! Brian Connolly, Bus Éireann’s Senior Operations Manager, West, joined us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick woman Val Beegan has dedicated most of her life to looking after kids, both in her day-job, and her volunteering with Childline. Her work has been recognised nationally, as she has been dubbed ‘Childlines volunteer of the year’.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LS MATS stands for the Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy and it was published this month laying out ambitious plans for the future of the region here in terms of how transport will work.  You’ve heard about many of the positives in the plan - the many new train stations for Limerick, the expanded bus service, better pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, and a proposed rai...

Marie Hogan from Hogan’s Pharmacy Limerick, Pat Browne from Munster Business, and Fran O’Donnell of Futurama Productions join us for our weekly Friday Coffee Break chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Staying safe at Christmas is a priority for all but many of us forget that at Christmas time there are often more risks around the home. The last thing any of us wants to be dealing with is a house fire at Christmas so with that in mind Seamus Barrett, Assistant Chief Fire Officer with Limerick Fire and Rescue joined us in the studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

It's important for all motorists to keep safe when driving this Winter. Paddy Comyn from AA Roadwatch joined us on the line to give us all some advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christmas is nearly here and for many people, this means looking forward to Christmas parties and big nights out. What are the most common myths we have we’ve heard and believe when it comes to sobering up the next day? Jennifer Flynn is Director of Communications at Drinkaware, who have launched their new campaign “Sobering up Myths -Don’t Drag the Night Before into the Morning After”....

We’ve been hearing a lot about Strep A in the news recently, following the sad passing of a five-year-old girl in Northern Ireland. A lot of people and parents, in particular, have become increasingly worried about the illness and are trying to ensure that their children are safe.   What are the signs and symptoms to look out for? Irish pharmacist Sheena Mitchell, has published a useful guide...

News outlets have recently reported that strict school uniforms hinder participation in school sports, especially among young women. They sourced this news from the youth stakeholder report. We chatted to Padraig Flanagan, Principal of Castletroy College. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Christmas, at least one in four people intend on using some form of borrowing to help with Christmas shopping. What is the best way to budget this season and what should we look out for when looking to borrow money? John Lowe, the Money Doctor, joins us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cliona’s foundation here in Limerick have received the highest number of applications in the charity's history this year and have allocated €400,000 in funding to struggling families in 2022 alone. They have teamed up with journalist Miriam O’Callaghan to launch “Give a Gift that REALLY matters”, to raise funds for families who need their help this Christmas. Brendan Ring, Voluntary CEO and f...

New UL research has revealed that depressed people were less likely to send Christmas cards than non-depressed people. The research, led by Professor Stephen Gallagher, director of the Study of Anxiety Stress and Health Lab at UL, also shows that the effects are mainly evident in those identifying as Christian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick-based catering company Master Chefs, led by their CEO Pat O’ Sullivan, have recently announced big expansions in their business. Pat joins Joe Nash in the studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As you might remember, we talk about the redemptorist Christmas Hamper Appeal around this time every year. Fr. Seamus joins us in studio to talk to us about the how's and where's of donating this Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would you believe, O’Mahony’s bookshop have been in Limerick for 120 years? Frank O’Mahony, who is part of the third generation of O’Mahony’s store, joined us in the studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coloplast Ireland are holding a free educational event for people living with a stoma on Saturday December 3rd from 10am – 3pm in The South Court Hotel Limerick. Anne Marie has been chatting with their nurse Eileen Lim Joon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick councilor Elena Secas has stated that the Department of Education is out of touch when it comes to the primary school division for Castletroy. She believes that a new primary school needs to be established to keep up with the rising population.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The LimeTree theatre are bringing us a very special panto this Christmas season- Jack and the Beanstalk! Jessica Bray who plays Mrs. Giant, the wife of Pat Shortt’s giant character joined us in the studio, as well as our own Nigel Digadale stars in it as villain Dick Von Vault- an evil banker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We anticipate the Late Late Toy Show shenanigans, Black Friday mayhem, The World Cup, and more! Guests: Micheál Fitzpatrick from Crossfit PMI Limerick, Dave O’Hora from Southern Advertising, and friend of the show Maggie Jardine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With each flood, Cllr. Liam Galvin says the landscape of the park is slowly washed away into the River Feale. Cllr. Galvin has brought the ever-increasing problem to council executives in the Newcastle Municipal District. Liam joined us on the line... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I think everyone will be very happy to hear that Limerick On Ice is back in Arthur’s Quay Park this year. They return from an almost 3-year-hiatus due to Covid 19 and insurance roadblocks. Fran O’Donnell was with us in the studio today to tell us more about their long journey to launching again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CARI supports children who’ve suffered sexual abuse. Their Manager, based in Limerick, Colm O’Brien and Ronan Brannigan from The Savoy joined us ahead of a New Year’s Eve Gala Ball for CARI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.