Live95 Limerick Today Podcasts

Caleb is joined by Fíor Jewellery's Sean Leddin, director of Moore Financial, Karl Daly and Lynda Sheehan from Rockbarton Garden school Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caleb is joined by Hot Press's Stuart Clark as they look back on the life of musical legend Glen Hansard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parenting expert, Deirdre Holland Hannon and Dan Sheedy from Limerick's tuition centre join Caleb to give parents some tips as they navigate their child's transition from primary to secondary school. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E-scooters have become a familiar sight on Limerick's roads, but there's renewed debate over whether they should face tighter restrictions—or even an outright ban.One Limerick councillor says that would unfairly punish people who rely on them to get to and from work, particularly shift workers travelling when public transport isn't running.Limerick City East councillor Ursula Gavan joins the show.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 75 years of heartbreak, Mayo are finally All-Ireland Senior Football champions. While much of the attention has been focused on the team, there's also a Limerick woman who played a key role behind the scenes in the team's historic success.Sports psychologist Dr Rachel Sheehan, originally from Limerick and now living in Nenagh, has worked closely with the Mayo senior footballers throughout their All-Ireland winning campaign and joined us on the programme.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick has been named the official padel capital of Ireland.The county currently features 16 open, bookable courts spread across four venues, including Padel LK's eight-court complex, the Radisson Blu's Padel 100 setup, Castle Oaks, and Adare Manor.Investor & Co-Founder of Padel LK, Eimear McManus, joined the show to discuss her love of padel and explain why it's such a growing sport.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the nationwide hosepipe ban now in effect until the end of August, many people are wondering how they can keep their gardens looking healthy without reaching for the hose. So, what can gardeners do to protect all their hard work while also helping to conserve water?Award-winning horticulturist, gardener and floral artist Kathleen Barrett joins the show.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Garda commissioner Drew Harris has said that Cocaine has become ‘regrettably normalised' among professional classes….Limerick addiction counsellor Michael Guerin joined the show to discuss why this drug has become so popular and its impact in Limerick.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new study has found that 1 in 4 people admit to feeling bored in their relationship, with women more likely to experience it earlier than men. Researchers say relationship boredom is actually more common than many people realise, but does a relationship feeling a little stale mean it's in trouble?Dating and relationship coach, Francis Kelleher, joined the Limerick Today show to give her insight.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our weekly TV panel with Caleb, Liam and Emma.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live 95's Aisling Shanahan spoke to Myles Gaffney, Irish folk singer from Cork, who is the voice behind “Paradise Lives in Me.”Myles had nothing but praise for the Limerick hurlers, and he even talked about his friendship with a certain football legend…Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dance Limerick is preparing to premiere a brand new contemporary dance production next week.It's the latest work to come from the Step Up programme, which each summer gives emerging dancers the chance to work with some of the country's leading choreographers before showcasing their work to the public.This year's production is Trial, created by choreographer Mufutau Yusuf and Dance Limerick Director Mary Wycherley join Limerick Today.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The manosphere is a term that describes men promoting highly aggressive definitions of masculinity and male supremacy online.One of the most well-known members of this “universe” is Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan, who have recently been arrested in the US.Sonas, Ireland's largest provider of domestic violence services, has welcomed their arrest.Fiona O'Malley, CEO of Sonas Domestic Violence Charity, joined the programme.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New planning rules aimed at making it easier for homeowners to extend and adapt their homes have come into effect.The changes mean people can now build larger home extensions, bigger garden sheds and home offices, and in some cases detached modular homes in their back gardens without applying for planning permission.TD for Limerick County and Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Niall Collins, and Labour TD for Limerick City, Conor Sheehan, joined the show.Image via Live95's photo library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is there anything more dreaded for new parents than fitting a finicky, confusing child car seat into the backseat? Well, according to the RSA, over half of them are fitted incorrectly, which leads to extreme danger.Head checker for the Road Safety Authority, Ron Richardson, joined Limerick Today to tell us about the “Check it Fits” campaign. Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look back at the weekend in sport.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all do it... "like", "um", "you know", "kind of". Once you notice them, you can't stop hearing them.Little filler words seem to creep into almost every conversation.But why do we use them, and do they actually say something about the way our brains work? Dr Gail Flanagan from the School of Modern Languages and Applied Linguistics at the University of Limerick joins the programme.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don't you just love the feeling of Summer? The warm weather, the long evenings, no stress. Well, not for parents. New research from Yoto claims that a third of Irish parents admit to dreading the school holidays. Psychotherapist Richard Hogan joined Limerick Today this morning to give us his advice.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick Manager John Kiely chats to Anne-Marie about last weekend's All-Ireland hurling win, and we have our weekly sports catch-up with Luke Liddy and Mike Ahern Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anne-Marie is joined by Anita Collins of Efficient Family Life, Limerick Solicitor, Melanie Power and David Fitzgerald, General Manager of the Milk Market, for our Coffee Break panel to take a look back on the week's top stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick skateboarder Roy O'Halloran joins Anne-Marie to discuss the sport's popularity in Limerick and reveals that the All-Ireland Skateboarding championship returns to Mount Kenneth park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick IFA Chair Louise Crowley chats with Anne-Marie about how farmers are managing with drought after the recent good weather Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Googlebox Ireland is looking for Its Next Sofa Stars.If you're a tight-knit group of friends in your 20s or a family, this could be your year to get on the show… Producer of the series, David Noble, joins Limerick today for more information, and Live95's Aisling Shanahan explains what makes the show so special.Image via Virgin Media Television. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Argentina's defeat to Spain ended with players turning their backs during the trophy presentation and a post-match brawl.It raises a bigger question beyond football. Are we getting worse at accepting defeat? And how do we teach children that losing is part of life and that there's a right way to handle it? Limerick behavioural therapist, Kevin Rea, joined the show to explain it all.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the hot weather continuing, water supplies are under real pressure across the country. Overnight restrictions are already in place in parts of Limerick, and now a nationwide hosepipe ban has come into effect.Brian O'Leary, Regional Manager with Uisce Éireann, joined Limerick Today for more.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For years, people across Limerick, Clare and North Tipperary have been told the Midwest needs a long-term plan to fix its healthcare system.Today, another step has been taken with the appointment of a new chairperson to oversee a health planning board that will map out the future of healthcare in the region, including how to ease pressure on University Hospital Limerick and where future services should be located. And of course theMinister of State at the Department of Health, Limerick City, Fianna Gael, TD, Kieran O'Donnell, joined the show.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transport for Ireland is extending a pilot of a "taxi-like" bus service in Limerick. Organiser Ann Gaughan says TFI Anseo has become a lifeline for some accessing the "demand-responsive" transport service in Limerick City. She has been talking to Live95's Lauren Beirne.Image via Live95's photo library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2022, Limerick woman Natasha O'Brien was violently assaulted after challenging homophobic abuse on O'Connell Street. The case became a national talking point, particularly after the original suspended sentence handed to her attacker was overturned on appeal and replaced with a two-year prison term.Now, with Cathal Crotty's release this week, Natasha says her experience has highlighted wider issues with how victims are treated by the justice system, and she spoke to Live95's Kate Kennedy.Image via Live95's photo library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

The sun might be shining now, but plenty of people are already thinking about their next holiday.A new survey suggests rising prices and global uncertainty are making people think twice before booking, with four in ten people failing to commit to a getaway this year. Shane O'Donoghue, Retail, Travel and Sports Director with Limerick Travel, joined Limerick Today for more.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robbie Williams is coming to Thomond Park, Limerick next summer.Super-fan and Live95's Anne Marie Geraghty has all the ticket details.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live 95's Catriona Tierney was the MC at the homecoming and joined Limerick Today this morning to tell us all about it.Image via Wojciech Kwiatkowski. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A call is being made to the Minister for Justice to amend the law and to establish a distinct criminal classification for pet theft. A petition has been created online and has already received over 11,000 signatures. Dara Burke from Big Bark Media joined the show to give his thoughts.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick hurlers David Reidy and Diarmuid Byrnes chat with Live95's Luke Liddy after becoming All-Ireland winners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick hurling legends Niall Moran and Gary Kirby join Paul to discuss Limerick regaining their All-Ireland winners ' title. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick senior hurlers Adam English, Dan Morrissey and Peter Casey chat with Live95's Luke Liddy about their All-Ireland final win this Sunday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soccer correspondent Mike Ahern and former Irish hurler Ger Hegarty join Paul for our weekly sports chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live95's Steve Tynan chats with Limerick supporters at Sunday's All-Ireland hurling final Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Limerick hurler, Seamus Hickey and former All-Star and Munster title-winning Limerick goalie, Joe Quaid, join Paul to discuss Limerick's All-Ireland hurling final win this Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul chats with Live95's Luke Liddy about Limerick's historic win on Sunday, and we hear from hurling manager, Joh Kiely Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul is joined by Siobhan O'Reilly from Siobh's Knits, Marketing & Communications manager for Duggan Veterinary Supplies, Brian O'Callaghan and Limerick artist, Ann Blake for our weekly coffee break chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul is joined by Live95's Luke Liddy and Mike Ahern for our weekly sports chat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick Manager John Kiely chats with Live95's Luke Liddy ahead of Sunday's final, and Joe Clarke offers Limerick fans a fun way to watch the match Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fine Gael councillor, Olivia O'Sullivan and Chief Operating Officer with Peninsula Ireland, Moira Grassick, chat to Paul about the government approving plans to introduce paid leave for women who experience a miscarriage before 23 weeks of pregnancy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick hurling vice-captain William O'Donoghue chats with Live95's Luke Liddy ahead of Sunday's All-Ireland final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Limerick v Galway rivalry continues as Live95's Paul Moriarty and Katie Martin go head to head in this county trivia quiz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liam Beville joins Paul to discuss his journey from relearning to walk after a tragic accident to becoming an acclaimed powerlifter, ranked world number one in his division. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul is joined by Tim Crowe, CEO and co-founder of WrxFlo, as they discuss the company's €3 million investment and what it means for Limerick's economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maurice Quillinan chats to Paul about the Frances Quillinan Collection exhibition coming to Saint Mary's Cathedral this Thursday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hurling fan Christy Keogh chats with Live95's Luke Liddy about his infamous Limerick-themed boat that travels through the Shannon before big matches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diarmuid O'Callaghan, CEO of Sing Ireland, Creative Director Patrick Barrett and singer Alice O'Brien join Paul to talk about the Irish Youth Choirs summer residency in UL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.