Live95 Limerick Today Podcasts

The Limerick Post was marked with a civic reception last week to celebrate its 40 years in business. The Post has covered all the different sides of Limerick in those years and has remained dedicated to being free to the community. Will Ryan, Editor and Publisher of the Post joins the show to tell us more. Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new exhibition in Limerick City is looking to move art from white-walled galleries and into the heart of a local pub. The Glen Tavern on Glentworth Street is hosting "Seomra Comra" featuring monthly showcases from different resident artists. Live 95's Tara Byrne spoke to Carl Doran and Sean Healey of Fun Limerick Productions about the idea. Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Each county will be paired with a European country, and Limerick has been paired with Europe’s largest economy, Germany. Over the next six months, Limerick will see international conferences at UL, TUS, and Mary I, alongside cultural events supported by the Shannon Foynes Port, Hunt Museum and the German Embassy.  So what does this role actually mean for Irish citizens, and what benefits will...

This week's TV Panel with Anne Marie, Trevor and Aisling. Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're looking into the world of fashion and colour analysis which begs the question, do the colours we wear shape our emotions or do our moods dictate what we pull out of the wardrobe? Limerick woman, Fiona Doyle, stylist, consultant and the brains behind a brand new Irish women's wear and accessories label called, Fidoro joins the show to tell us all about her Limerick business. Image via Getty....

Limerick councillor Elisa O’Donovan has expressed serious concern over the continued lengthy waiting times for orthodontic treatment in the Mid West, warning that families are still facing delays of up to four years despite repeated commitments to improve services. Live95’s Aisling Shanahan sat down with Elisa, and she started by asking her how many people in Limerick are waiting on orthodontic tr...

National housing charity Threshold has just launched its annual report, revealing that a staggering one-third of new cases involve renters facing eviction notices.  We want to see what this looks like on the ground here in Limerick. Megan Kenny, National Casework Manager at Threshold, has more. Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, we all know that nurses and midwives are the backbone of society. Yet, across Limerick, these frontliners are facing Unsafe Staffing Levels, which in turn is compromising patient safety. And today, the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) will gather at lunchtime outside the University Maternity Hospital, Limerick, in protest. Joining me now on the line is Mary Fogarty (INMO), Assis...

Single women are happier, according to Limerick-led research. TUS Moylish sociology Professor Karen Sugrue says the information comes at a time when almost half the population of every country in the global north are now single. Live95's Lauren Beirne spoke to the professor to learn more Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke Liddy, Mike Aherne and Mal Keaveney discuss Limerick's historic win over the weekend and the FIFA World Cup. Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now, we are all fairly tired in the studio this morning after being serenaded by the King of romance last night in Thomond Park. Live95's Aisling Shanahan and Tara Byrne joined Anne Marie Geraghty to have a quick chat about the weekend in general, how the concerts were, and, more importantly, the atmosphere. Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As temperatures rose this week, it can become very difficult to work, especially for those in poorly ventilated offices, warehouses, kitchens, and construction sites. So how are workers supposed to cope in this extreme heat, and what measures need to be put into place as Climate Change continues to impact our day-to-day lives? This week, Labour have called for legally defined maximum workplace tem...

A new report from Women’s Aid has revealed a record high in domestic abuse in Ireland. Last year, over 62,000 disclosures of abuse against women and children were made, a 33% increase on the previous year. Denise Dunne from Adapt Limerick joined the show for more. Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There will be a trifecta of headlining acts this weekend in Thomand Park Stadium. Lewis Capaldi will kick it all off tonight, Florence and the Machine on Saturday, and Michael Bublé will wrap it all up on Sunday night. Live95's Aisling Shanahan has all the tips if you are heading to one of the gigs this weekend. Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weekend in sport- A preview, with Luke Liddy, Mike Aherne and Mal Keaveney. Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Friday's coffee break chat with Sinead Clohessy, Nicholas Howley and Godknows. Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new suite of resources developed with members of the Traveller community across Limerick, Clare and North Tipperary has raised awareness about substance use. This collaboration highlights the family support services available to those whose loved ones are struggling with addiction. The initiative has been launched by the Traveller Regional Drug and Alcohol Network (TRDAN) Jim Finn, Chair of the...

22-year-old Aideen Howard was crowned Miss Universe at the Bonnington Hotel in Dublin on Saturday night.  Aideen has recently graduated from the University of Limerick after studying Marketing and French, and she also works as a model. Her main message is to spread confidence, and she hopes she can be someone young people can look up to. She spoke to Gillian on Limerick Today for more. Image...

New research from the University of Limerick is exploring the NEEDS project, which stands for Negotiating the Essentials for Education in Democratic Societies, and is looking at how student-led learning can transform the Junior Cycle experience. Dr John O'Reilly, Associate Professor at UL's School of Education and Principal Investigator on the NEEDS project, and Éabha Hughes, the PhD researcher le...

This week's TV and film recommendations with Anne Marie, Tara and Trevor. Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest Daft .ie house price report shows that while property price growth is slowing down in urban areas, inflation remains high in rural areas. In Munster, second-hand housing supply has dropped 66% below pre-pandemic levels. Pat Dooley of REA Dooley Auctioneers joined the show for more information. Image via REA Dooley Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As temperatures skyrocket around the country this week, we must stay mindful of the amount of water we are using. And Uisce Eireann are asking the people of Limerick to conserve. The appeal comes as almost a third of Irish people admit to being completely disengaged with water conservation. Live95’s Aisling Shanahan spoke to Mairead Conlon, Asset Strategy Senior Manager at Uisce Eireann, to explai...

Public transport has been expanding across Limerick in recent years and the new 310 bus route has been welcomed by many residents in the growing Singland and Bloodmill road areas. But there's now a call to make sure that older communities are not left behind with concerns that residents in areas like Castletroy View still don't have access to nearby bus services. Fine Gael Councillor Sarah Kiley s...

While many of us might be delighted to see a proper spell of summer weather, there is a serious side to this week's heat. Met Eireann has issued a status yellow high temperature warning for Ireland, with temperatures expected to climb well into the high 20s, possibly even reaching 31 degrees by Thursday. It's a short but intense burst of heat and experts are reminding people to take precautions. L...

 An AI for Good Discovery Day hosted by Rethink Ireland is taking place in The Strand Hotel this Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm. The event is a free, hands-on workshop designed for nonprofits, social enterprises, and community organisations curious about AI.  Tanja Buwalda, who is Business Development Director at Rethink Ireland joined Gillian for more. Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See...