Live95 Limerick Today Podcasts

Ireland just recorded its hottest May temperatures ever, with parts of the country breaking the 30-degree mark. To explain what's happening and whether these record temperatures could become the new normal, we're joined by Geography Lecturer at the University of Limerick, Breandán Mac Gabhann. Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday marks a significant deadline in Ireland's immigration system as the EU Migration and Asylum Pact comes into effect here. The Government says the pact will create a more efficient and consistent asylum process across Europe, speed up decisions, improve returns procedures and strengthen cooperation between EU member states. Fianna Fail Limerick TD, and Minister of State Niall Collins, and Lim...

The World Cup is here, and for the next month, football will be everywhere on your TV, on your phone, in the pub, at work, and probably dominating the conversation at home. To build up the fever, I'm joined by Live95's Caleb Brennan and Anne-Marie Geraghty, as well as former Republic of Ireland international and Limerick’s own Jackie McCarthy O'Brien. Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Limerick’s own singer-songwriter and multi-award winner Emma Langford is celebrating a decade of her career with a special anniversary tour across Ireland. ‘10 Years and Still at the Feckin Music’ is coming to Dolan’s tonight and will feature old and new songs from Emma, covers and a bit of craic.  She spoke to Live 95’s Tara Byrne ahead of the show. Image via Ruth Medjber. Hosted on Acast. S...

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

The official 2027 Ryder Cup campsite has been launched. Last week, the World Ballot for Ryder Cup tickets opened, as the excitement builds for one of the biggest sporting events ever to come to Limerick and Ireland.  Richard Atkinson, the European Tour Group’s Chief Ryder Cup Officer, joined Joe to tell us more. Image via Official Ryder Cup Campsite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Earlier this week, the latest IBAL litter league survey branded Limerick City Centre the dirtiest area in the country, finishing bottom of the list of forty towns and cities.  Here’s a recap of Conor Horgan from IBAL, and Live 95’s Tara Byrne has been getting your reaction to the news. Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Leaving Cert exams are now well underway, and while some students may be relieved to have a few papers behind them, the reality is that this can often be the toughest part of the process. It's not just a stressful time for students either. Parents are often walking a fine line between being supportive and trying not to add to the pressure. Careers guidance expert Julie O'Connor from Synergie C...

The Irish Heart Foundation’s Mobile Health Unit will be in Limerick city tomorrow, the 10th of June, where they will be parked at Our Lady of Lourdes Community Centre from 10 am to 3:45 pm, for free heart checks. Everyone is invited to drop in to have their blood pressure and pulse checked by medical professionals. The service is completely free, and no booking is required. Janis Morrissey, Direct...

Limerick men are raising funds for Cliona’s Foundation and the Limerick Lourdes Invalid Fund as they are flying to France this Friday to cycle from La Rochelle to Lourdes, and the journey will take them six days. This will be their sixth and final cycle as the group has decided to hang up their boots, and Fergal Deegan, a committee member of Cliona's and a cyclist, and Finbarr Brougham, committee...

A special service took place yesterday in Limerick to mark the 30th anniversary of the shooting dead of Detective Garda Jerry McCabe. The mass took place at Holy Rosary Church on the Ennis Road where family, friends and former Garda colleagues attended. Jerry McCabe's widow Anne and Chief Superintendent of the Limerick Division Derek Smart spoke to the media afterwards. Image via Getty. Hosted on...

Record-breaking heat, thunderstorm warnings and talk of El Niño. It's been a dramatic few weeks for Ireland's weather. Last month saw temperatures top 30 degrees at a number of locations around the country, smashing previous May records. Now, attention is turning to what's driving these extremes and what the summer could have in store. To discuss it, Joe was joined by Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Wea...

Katie Taylor has announced her retirement fight is scheduled to take place at Croke Park on September 5th.  She joined Live95's Nadia Sakni in our studio to talk about the historic night, what it means to her, and why now is the right time to step away from the sport. Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick City Centre has been branded the dirtiest area in the country after finishing bottom of the latest Irish Business Against Litter league table.  The survey of 40 towns and cities labelled the city centre as "littered," citing long-term neglect at Mount Kennet Place and Parnell Street. Limerick City South also struggled in 37th place, plagued by heavy dumping at the Roxboro Shopping Ce...

Plans have been lodged for one of the largest residential developments proposed in Limerick in recent years, with more than 400 apartments earmarked for the long-vacant Horizon Mall site on the Dublin Road. Limerick Leader journalist Nick Rabbitts has been following the story and joined Joe. Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Limerick Sings International Choral Festival returns for its 14th year, and it has started strong with a launch led by young Limerick voices. Four Limerick schools were among hundreds of kids who sang their hearts out on Thursday evening to celebrate the start of the festival, which runs from now until the 7th of June.  To learn more about the festival, Live95’s Lauren Beirne got a behind...

Rebecca Barry from Barry's Pharmacy joins Joe to give tips on how to manage bee and wasp stings as the weather gets warmer. Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Friday morning coffee break chat with Edana Flynn, Roger Beck and Anne Marie Geraghty. Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weekend's sports preview with Luke Liddy, Mike Aherne and Mal Keaveney. Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cruinniú na nÓg or Gathering of the Young, is a national event that will host a world of free creativity for children and young people. It takes place this Saturday, the 6th of June, across Limerick City and County with over thirty events. Ella Daly is the External Co-ordinator working with Limerick City and County Council to deliver the Cruinniú na nÓg events. Image via Limerick city and county c...

A new report launched at Education and Training Boards Ireland's Youth Work Matters Conference has revealed a worrying reality for many young people across Ireland: one in five say they have skipped meals due to the cost of food. Limerick and Clare ETB was among those attending the conference, with Ruth Griffin, Youth Services Support Manager, from Education and Training Boards Ireland, joining Jo...

A specialised facility in County Limerick has launched a major fundraising campaign to build a vital outdoor sensory playground for its students ahead of the summer. Hillview Schoolhouse, based in Croom, provides special needs facilities and much-needed respite care to families across Limerick. Live 95’s Fiona Madigan visited Hillview Schoolhouse and spoke with its founder, Sharon Hourihane and so...

From the first of July, buying goods from outside the European Union, and yes, that includes Great Britain, is about to get more expensive. Revenue has just issued a warning about major changes to customs rules for packages valued at €150 or less. Live95's producer, Anne Marie, joins Joe for more. Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick GAA have announced the establishment of four new regional development units covering the city, east, west and south of the county. There has been a commitment to strengthening structures at the local level and increasing participation in Gaelic games across the entire county. Live 95's Luke Diddy caught up with committee chair Jimmy Fien. Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

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