Live95 Limerick Today Podcasts

An organisation is providing opportunities to prisoners ahead of or shortly after their release from prison. Spéire Nua is an organisation that works with people with prior convictions seeking employment, education and general opportunities post-release.  Founder Damien Quinn and Limerick author Pat Sheedy chatted to Joe about what it's all about... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

A Limerick woman has been named as one of the group ambassadors for Breast Cancer Ireland's Very Pink Run. The 2024 run took place last week and has raised over €6.6 million for cancer research since it began. Joe spoke to ambassador Juliette O'Connell about it... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A thrilling sporting event is set to unfold in Limerick tonight (Friday), as two local teams, Treaty United and Pike Rovers, go head-to-head in the Sports Direct FAI Cup.  It's only the second time in history that two Limerick sides have faced each other in this competition. Live95's Emma Dineen spoke with Treaty United's 17-year-old goalkeeper, Michael Dike ahead of this highly anticipated m...

Executive Director of Rape Crisis Midwest, Siobhan O'Leary, joins Joe to discuss the recent report that declared that only 1% of Irish sexual offenders engage with state programmes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chairman of the Limerick Clare Amateur Radio Club, Dermot Gleeson, joins Joe to discuss the Loop Head Lighthouse turning 170 years old and the celebrations the group has planned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023 Limerick Rose, Molli Ann O'Halloran, joins Joe to discuss why there will be no Limerick Rose in this year's festival and how she has used her platform in the year since the Rose of Tralee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gillian is joined by Diarmuid McIntyre and Ger Hayes as they chat about some of the things that make Dromcollogher special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan and Barry Murphy from Hermitage Green join Gillian to discuss their upcoming gigs at the Docklands and Electric Picnic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julie McLoughlin, Executive Librarian at Limerick Council Library, joins Gillian to discuss how to encourage children to read during the Summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel Power, Film in Limerick Training Manager and Paul Ryan, Film Manager at Film in Limerick, join Joe to discuss the upcoming film festival, Filmtrack, taking place in Limerick from the 23rd - 25th of August. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kelly Wallace from Skin Solutions joins Joe to discuss young people's newfound obsession with skincare and the damage harsh products can have on children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe is joined by his Live95 Travel Panel, Nigel Dugdale, Emma Dineen and Kate Kennedy to discuss Limerick's need for a better public transport system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live95's Sean O'Maoilchiarain joins Joe to discuss the popularity of the new Kneecap film as well as the importance of the Irish language in media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick-based author and UL lecturer Donal Ryan joins Joe to discuss his new book, the sequel to his beloved novel The Spinning Heart . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fianna Fail TD Niall Collins joins Joe to discuss his opinions on the recommendation for the new N/M20 road to be tolled. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live95's Fiona meets with Sandra Broderick, Regional Executive Officer for the HSE Midwest to discuss the UL Hospitals Group's decision to defer elective and day surgeries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Best4Travel General Manager, Lynda Kavanagh joins Gillian to discuss the reintroduction of certain airport security restrictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gillian is joined by Limerick DJ and producer, Lee James as he discusses what it's like to be a young Irish artist and his new music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Of the People' choreographer, Cathrine Young joins Gillian to discuss the show's Limerick debut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gillian is joined this week by Julia Keaveney, Clare O'Sullivan and Eilish Mullane of Rathkeale's Butterfly Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Graham Byrnes from CPL Recruitment joins Gillian to discuss the recent data that shows Irish workers can't afford to go on holidays in the country or abroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick TD, Brian Leddin joins Gillian to discuss the plans for the future of the Irish railway system Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chairperson of Down Syndrome Limerick, Michelle Coughlan, joins Gillian to discuss the upcoming Tour de Munster charity event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sinead Clohessy from Specsavers and Sinead Hope from University Concert Hall join Gillian to discuss the new 'Panto For All' campaign which gives disadvantaged families the opportunity to go to the theatre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick TD Richard O'Donoghue joins Gilian to discuss people's unwillingness to pay the TV licence and how he suggests solving the issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.