Live95 Limerick Today Podcasts

Joe Nash speaks to Dr. Catherine Motherway on the day of her retirement from University Hospital Limerick. Dr. Motherway's career has spanned four decades and she lead UHL through the pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With schools returning these coming weeks, drivers are being urged to take extra caution and watch out for children.  To help teach kids about road safety, the Road Safety Authority has launched a new interactive online learning portal to learn about road safety.  The RSA Director of Road Safety, Driver Education and Research, Michael Rowland, joined us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

As reported on Live95 news in recent weeks, there are increased concerns that Ireland could face electricity blackouts this winter as the energy crisis continues to impact households and businesses across the country.  But what is the likelihood this will happen and why?  Paddy Finn is Co-founder of Electricity Exchange, located in Castletroy and he joins me on the line now, good morning...

The dog dirt issue was covered recently on the show and in a moment we’re going to talk to Limerick City and County about fines  for dog fouling. Here’s some of what’s been on the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karina Timothy from Threshold chats to Joe about how to deal with Landlord's who hand you notice and who don't fix problems in your accommodation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our own Nigel Dugdale speaks to Joe about the new student housing development in Rhebogue and we hear some of the resident's concerns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2019 Limerick Rose of Tralee, Sinead Flanagan, chats to our own Sandra Quinn about her 3-year term as rose and the changes to this year's festival, which begins Monday, August 22nd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our own Nigel Dugdale speaks to photographer, Ken Williams, about his discovery of a piece of megalithic artwork on a rock at Lough Gur, estimated to be over 5,000 years old. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe speaks to Marion Quinn from the Irish Association of Childcare Professionals and Darragh Whelan from Childhood Services Ireland about the number of concerns surrounding the childcare sector in Ireland, including funding and lack of availability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is an Angel shot, and “Ask for Angela” all about.  It’s a movement that is being highlighted on tictok among young women and Anne Marie’s been chatting to Lauren about it, who explains more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A protest took place on Friday in Drominbeg, Rhebogue following news that UL has plans to use a site alongside the residential area by for the addition of a new 20-house student village to its accommodation portfolio. Live 95 spoke to Sarah Beasley from Rhebogue Residents Association Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niamh Dunne's first single - called The Raven - will be released this Friday.  Niamh Dunne from Beoga, wrote the song which is released from her debut album 'Tides'.  She joined is on the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We received an email from a Limerick mum about the behaviour of her daughter during their holiday.  Did you experience your children not wanting to be separated from you while on holiday?  Dr Malie Coyne Clinical Psychologist joined us to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Petrol prices seem to be steadying recently, after a few months of chaos. The petrol beside us has been at a steady 185 all week, but it's nothing of the 120’s of the past. Brendan Ryan, Limerick haulier, and Brian Byrne of Irish Car+Travel are on the line with us today to discuss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A true festival of independent spirit and minds, Féile Na Gréine takes place in Limerick on the weekend of August 19-21. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An eight-year-old boy was rescued on Saturday after he was swept out to sea at Doughmore Beach in West Clare in what was a busy day for emergency services. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is quite common now to see younger people helping out as stand alone carers for their older family members. UL lecturer in the Nursing and Midwifery Department Breda Maloney is doing a study on the possible effects this may have. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Dermot Goode from Total Health Cover gives some advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Mulcahy is the warden in Abbeyfeale and Newcastlewest and he's been in the job since 2019.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dog fouling is becoming a major eye and foot sore on the streets of Limerick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over recent years the area, which is recognised as a thriving habitat for birds and other wildlife, has become overgrown and neglected.  Limerick City and County Council presented a management plan for the area in 2020 but according to Sinn Fein Councillor Sharon Benson this has yet to be implemented.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A change to Ireland’s two-rate structure of income tax could be on the cards. Last week, the Government published its tax strategy papers ahead of next month’s budget. It’s reported that up to one million people could save up to €1,000 a year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick City rents have risen by 17.7 percent since last year. The average rent in the city is now €1,559 and 12.6 higher in the county with the average rent costing 1,169 per month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sounds of four medieval bells are set to ring around the Hunt Museum as part of a new exhibition. The exhibition will allow visitors to hear a piece of history and listen to the sounds that our ancestors heard centuries ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Human health precautions and regular checking of animals is advised with the increased temperatures over the coming days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.