Live95 Limerick Today Podcasts

A fundraising appeal has been set up for a Tipperary mother who lost custody of her four children while holidaying in Tunisia. Elaine Ryan travelled to Tunisia in 2019 with her husband on what was meant to be a family holiday. However, her life changed forever when a knock to the door came and met a bailiff who granted her husband temporary custody of their children. Her husband claimed that they...

Over 6,000 bedrooms are currently empty on the Northside of Limerick. With an already huge demand for accommodation in the city for working professionals and students, Our Home Hosts are looking for these households to learn about the benefits of home sharing and renting out these empty rooms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At around 5 am on Saturday morning, the man in his mid 70's heard a noise and discovered two men in balaclavas in his home. A scuffle ensued and he ended up chasing the intruders out of his house and down the driveway, suffering minor injuries himself.  Gardaí in Bruff are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the past week a Climate Camp took place on farmland close to the site of the controversial fracked gas import terminal in Tarbert. Much of the camp’s focus was to create direct action targeting the proposed Shannon LNG project. As the camp was taking place, Limerick Minister of State Patrick O’Donovan, welcomed Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s comment that LNG had to be considered in light of...

We hear opinions from members of the public- plus a debate between some Live 95 voices, 'Matchmaker' Sharon Kenny, and tattooist/ TV personality Rob Mac. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Security guards will now be paid 85 cents more per hour from the 29th of August, security guards will also see updated annual leave procedures, rest periods, and minimum shift times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There has been a massive surge in the number of tenants who've been told to leave their properties in the first half of 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've seen an over 21% decline in Irish pubs since 2005. Are there no more threats to pubs now Covid has settled? Or has the price hike of electricity and fuel changed the nation's habits? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seamus and Daniel McCrystal fill us in on their right of passage hitchhiking journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Midleton man Bunny O’Riordan is taking an epic month-long motorbike trip to every county in Ireland, to raise funds for The Midleton Hub, and raise awareness about the hub’s approach to community-based mental health supports. Founded by Bunny four years ago, The Midleton Hub provides community and peer-led supports for people’s wellbeing and mental health, particularly for those dealing with suici...

Irish Rail has opened an expression of interest for contractors to rebuild the 42km Limerick to Foynes Line which has been out of action since 2001.  It is hoped the tender contract will be awarded in November with an 18-month construction period expected. Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Patrick O'Donovan discusses the news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

It’s only a couple of weeks now before kids go back to school and for parents of a child starting primary school, it can be an anxious time. One of the questions many of them will have pondered over the last couple of years is what age is the right age to start school? We talk to Marion Quinn from the Irish Association of Childcare Professionals to get her opinion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

If you are looking for a world-class cocktail in Limerick then you don’t have very far to look. Limerick blow in Mark Cooney is representing Ireland at the World Class Bartender of the Year Global Finals in Sydney this September. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

World Breastfeeding Week begins next Monday 1st August. The fact that something is natural doesn’t mean that it comes naturally or is easy and breastfeeding is no exception. It takes practice and persistence and, more importantly, it takes support. If your partner, friend, or relative is breastfeeding, there are a few things that you can do to make things a little easier for her. Gillian Devlin ta...

Limerick has had its fair share of sports success in recent weeks, but a young man from Kilcornan is raring to bring us home another trophy.   Patrick Byrnes has been picked to represent Ireland in the 2022 World Individual Champion Butcher Apprentice Competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A father and son from Derry, embarking on a right of passage journey, are currently thumbing for a ride outside our studio on the Dock Rd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hear from Consumer and Food Editor at the Irish Farmers Journal, Ciara Leahy, and 'five meals for five euro' instagrammer Caz Mooney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two local suicide awareness organisations have teamed up to open up a shared permanent base of operations in Limerick City.  The Haven Hub and Limerick Land Search Team have been granted a premises by Limerick City & County Council.  Pat Doran Haven Hub PRO talks to Joe Nash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barry-John Ryan, Financial Planning and Kel Galavan, 'Mrs Smart Money' talk to Gillian Devlin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The findings reveal that viewing pornography can often result in male insecurity, create unhealthy attitudes towards women and affect current and future relationships. CEO of Men’s Development Network talks to Gillian Devlin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many parents say they will be forced to go without or cut back on essentials this year to pay for their child’s back-to-school costs. Stephen Moffatt National Policy Manager of Barnardos and Michelle Daly, Limerick Mother of two talk to Gillian Devlin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A campaign has been launched calling on Irish employers to offer compassionate leave to employees when a beloved pet dies. Dogs Trust Ireland has launched the 'Not Just a Dog' campaign and is appealing to employers to consider offering compassionate leave to employees if their beloved pet passes away.  Gillian Devlin talks to Kerri Sullivan PR & Communications Officer Dogs Trust and City...

A new wildlife area has been officially opened in Kilteely thanks to the vision and hard work of the local community. The project involved the removal of an overgrown ditch and the development of a Community Wildlife Area with ground drainage, fencing and landscaping to provide a meandering level footpath. In addition, there is a grassed area, wildflower garden, trees and specific planting to supp...

Teacher from Limerick receives Gaisce Gold Award honour for inspirational and outstanding contribution to society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brakes put on a number of major developments for Limerick city with planning regulator set to advise Minister to reject zoning plans. Cllr Sean Hartigan (Green Party) and Cllr Joe Leddin (Labour Party) talk to Joe Nash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.