Live95 Limerick Today Podcasts

Lead author of the research from UL's Kemmy Business School, Dr Mary Hausfeld chats with Paul about the University's new research that claims women are more emotionally intelligent than men. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma O'Leary, a newly qualified primary teacher from Mary Immaculate College, chats with Paul about the college cancelling its upcoming graduation ceremonies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul chats with Live95's Anne-Marie, Caleb Brennan and Kate Kennedy for this week's TV panel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mater Private Network, based on the University Hospital Limerick campus, is doubling its consultant radiation oncology team from two to four, while introducing more advanced and targeted treatments for certain cancers.The service treats both public and private patients and provides care to approximately 100 people every day.Professor Daniel Cagney is Clinical Lead in Stereotactic Radiation at Mater Private Network and joins the show.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Levels of burnout are constantly increasing among teachers as overcrowded classrooms become the new Irish norm. Almost a quarter of Irish primary schools have classes with over 35 students, close to double the European average, with Limerick particularly impacted.99.5% of INTO members voted yes to taking strike action until the government listens to their concerns and alleviates the current pressure on teachers. Limerick's INTO representative, Tracie Tobin, joins the programme.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now I'm sure you all remember back in April when a series of nationwide protests took place in response to the rising cost of fuel. These protests resulted in a €505 million support package and a 10c cut in excise duty on both petrol and diesel until the end of July.At the weekend, a public meeting was held to discuss the current situation, and speakers warned that if the government did not take measures to reduce prices, protesters would be “hitting the road” with further action.Limerick Independent Ireland TD Richard O'Donoghue, who attended the meeting, joins Limerick Today.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

House price inflation appears to be easing, with the latest Daft.ie report showing asking prices nationally rose by 3% in the year to September, roughly half the rate of increase seen a year earlier.There are also more second-hand homes coming onto the market, although supply remains well below pre-pandemic levels. In Limerick City, asking prices are up 5.8% on this time last year, with the typical three-bedroom semi now listed at €376,000.Lisa Kearney from Rooney's Auctioneers joins the show to look at what the latest figures tell us about the Limerick market.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul chats with Jake Flynn, also known as Bridger, who was chosen as Live95's local representative in a talent search as part of Irish Music Month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick woman, Ellen Dundon chats with Paul about the realities of moving to Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brendan Troy, Head of Economic and Tourism Development at Limerick City and County Council, joins Paul to discuss the upcoming plans for Halloween in Limerick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul chats with Limerick man, Robert Meehan, about the realities of living with a Stoma ahead of World Stoma Day on the 3rd of October. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sports clubs across the country are being invited to register for a new funding scheme aimed at supporting the development and improvement of community sports facilities.The Community Sport Facilities Fund will replace the long-running Sports Capital Programme, with the new SPRAOI registration system opening on Monday ahead of the full details of the scheme being announced next week.Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O'Donovan, joins the show to discuss the scheme and what it will mean for clubs.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick Chamber is welcoming the announcement of additional Garda resources for the city, but says that alone won't solve concerns around safety in the city centre.The Chamber is calling for a long-term funding and governance solution for Limerick's CCTV network, saying the system remains an important part of public safety and business confidence.Seán Golden, Chief Economist and Director of Policy at Limerick Chamber, joins Limerick Today.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's coffee break chat with Stephen Cuneen, John Lannon and Orla Canney.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look ahead to the weekend in sport with Luke Liddy, Barry Murphy and Mike Aherne.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick mom, Darcy Ryan, expresses her frustration at the cancellation of the Samhain Parade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick farmer, FIn Walsh, chats with Paul about the changing lifestyle patterns between generations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donncha O'Callaghan chats with Paul about his latest book, Disaster Dad: Animal Antics, of which he'll be in O'Mahony's book shop signing copies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cllr. Bridie Collins chats with Paul about Limerick's first Local Community Safety Partnership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martin Shannon from Lumen Street Theatre spoke to Live 95's Tara Byrne about the Samhain Halloween parade cancellation, following a dispute over funding and concerns over a separate Halloween parade proposed by the council. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live95's Lauren Beirne chats with Paul about the 29 people arrested during a major Garda operation in Croom, County Limerick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Paul is joined by Fine Gael Senator, Linda Nolan Murray, to discuss her reaction to the recent hot school meals review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul is joined by Siobhán Johnston and Sean Donal O'Shea to talk about Social Farming, a new initiative by the Alzheimers Society of Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul is joined by Caleb Brennan to discuss the struggles of finding a room to rent in Limerick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul is joined by Margaret O'Shaughnessy to discuss Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum's new 400-seat event centre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul is joined by Brian Hearne, Head of Communications at European Movement Ireland, to discuss The Blue Star Programme, which helps Limerick pupils tackle misinformation and disinformation online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lauren Beirne reports on a tragic incident that occurred in Kilmeedy, County Limerick, which claimed the life of a woman in her forties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks with a Limerick Dad who shares how a cancer bereavement camp has helped his grieving sons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mortgage approvals in Ireland have hit their highest monthly level in at least 15 years, with more than 6,200 mortgages approved in July.First-time buyers continue to make up the majority of those approvals, but getting that approval is only one part of the process, and actually getting from mortgage approval to getting the keys can be a very different story.Mortgage advisor Deidre McGrath from First Choice Financial Services Limerick has more.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's coffee break chat with Shane Vaughan, Eleanor McSherry and Fergal Deegan.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look ahead to the weekend in sport with Luke Liddy, Mike Aherne and Tom Savage.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Culture Night is upon us! Limerick's Culture Night is back in full swing this evening, with over 70 free events taking place across the county.From live music and dance to exhibitions, workshops, fashion and community celebrations, there's something for everyone.Culture Night Coordinator, Ella Daly and Etain McCooey, the Limerick City and County Council Arts Officer, join Limerick Today to tell us more.Image via Limerick City and County Council. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Researchers here in Limerick are calling for Ireland's sugar tax to be extended to sweets, chocolate and confectionery, including biscuits.Research led by Limerick-based Dr Frank Houghton of TUS has highlighted how packets of biscuits costing as little as 55 cents can contain more than 1,500 calories.And the researchers are asking whether making these products more expensive could help tackle obesity, particularly among children and young people. Dr Frank Houghton, Principal Investigator of the HEALR research group at TUS in Limerick, who led this research joins the show...Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Day 3 and the final day of the National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore, and for Live 95, Seamus Hennessey is there.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick man Brian Leahy chats with Paul about his new book in which he uncovered a hidden truth about Castleconnell's history Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live 95's Anne Marie Geraghty has been talking to Consultant Cardiologist Dr Sorcha Allen from Eagle Lodge Cardiology in Limerick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul chats with Ger Casey, Consultant in Public Health, HSE Midwest, about the free RSV immunisation program for babies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul chats with co-founder Liam O'Sullivan about the Ceilí network, a community platform that helps newcomers find jobs, accommodation, sports clubs as they navigate life after moving to Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Labour TD Conor Sheehan discusses the recent attack on Deputy Michael Healy Rae and an issue raised about CCTV footage in Limerick city and county Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Councillor Bridie Collins chats with Paul about the calls to pause charity bucket collections on the streets in Adare until the new bypass has been opened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amanda Jordan and Louise Keogh from the Limerick Dragons join Paul to discuss their upcoming 10-year anniversary event, providing support for survivors of breast cancer in Limerick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick's Paudie Maloney gives his analysis of this year's season of Traitors Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cllr Maria Donoghue tells Paul about the €22 million investment in Regeneration Projects across the City and County. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live95's Lauren Beirne chats with some Limerick locals at the grand opening of Cafe Vergano on Cathrine Street. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul is joined by Live95's Anne-Marie, Caleb and Kate for this week's TV panel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live 95's Tara Byrne spoke to Dr Darren McAdam-O'Connell, TMF National Coordinator, about the newly established Limerick Transport and Mobility Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul chats with Marie O'Callaghan about her new book raising funds for Down Syndrome Limerick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul chats with Seamus Henneddey as excitement grows for the 2026 National Ploughing Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick addiction counsellor, Michael Guerin joins Paul to discuss the growing number of young farmers abusing cocaine and other illegal substances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul is joined by Cha Haran and John O'Regan to remember the legendary Limerick Songwriter John Duhan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.