Live95 Limerick Today Podcasts

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.

Paul is joined by Live95's Luke Liddy, Mike Ahern and Ivan Morris, golf writer and president of Limerick Golf Club, as they take a look ahead to the sporting highlights of the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul is joined by Minister Patrick O'Donovan, who reflects on welcoming President Trump to Shannon for his two-day visit to Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul chats with Limerick comedian Ger Mullins about some of the celebrity impressions that helped to garner his social media following. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul chats with UL's Edward Moxon Brown and hears a Limerick woman's lived experience as we reflect on 25 years since the September 11th terrorist attack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aoife Lennon from Vanilla Matcha Pilates, Co-Owner of Chill the Beans Cafe, Jack Mullane, and Dr James Lawlor, from Narrative 4 Limerick, join Paul for our weekly Coffee Break panel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul is joined by Live95's Luke Liddy, Mike Ahern and Limerick senior camogie manager, David Deady, as they take a look ahead to the sporting highlights of the weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Sarah Kieran, Director of Executive Education at Kemmy Business School, joins Paul to discuss “It's About Time”, the new leadership seminar coming to University of Limerick's Kemmy Business School Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul is joined by judges Pat Shearin and Michael Griffin to learn who has been selected as the wild cards for Going for Gold 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul chats with senior private client advisor for Davy, James Rael, about the investment company opening an office in Limerick city. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul chats with Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher about the changes he wants to see in the Rent a Room scheme to make more rooms available. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deputy Director General of SIMI, Tom Cullen, joins Paul to discuss the trends currently affecting the Irish motor market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul chats with campus manager of the Organic Campus in Dromcollogher, Dr Sinéad Neiland, about the West Limerick institution hosting its 35th anniversary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul is joined by Live95's Anne-Marie, Caleb and Kate to hear their weekly small screen recommendations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iconic media/ Limerick Leader's David Hurley chats with Paul about the dispute regarding the new criminal legal aid scheme and its effect on Limerick's court scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul chats with Live95's Caleb Brennan, Independent Cllr Ursula Gavan and Labour Cllr Joe Leddin about the new rules for e-scooter drivers, and for Live95, Jean Daly hears what the people of Limerick have to say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jurate Andrijauskiene, Administrative Officer with the Tourism Department at Limerick City and County Council, chats with Paul about Limerick's upcoming "Linger" food festival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live95's Anne-Marie talks to Limerick mother, Amanda, who is fighting for compensation to cover her expenses after Ryanair lost her luggage while travelling abroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olive Halpin chats with Live95's Anne-Marie about the Ray of Sunshine Foundation, a charity based in the Midwest that brings volunteers to Kenya to build and renovate schools and facilities for some of the most vulnerable children in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Richardson, Senior Policy Coordinator at Women's Economic Equality, joins Paul to discuss the lack of available early years places and the impact this is having on Limerick's working mothers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seamus Cleary from Cleary's Bar Newcastlewest joins Paul to discuss the decline in pub culture here in Limerick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul is joined by Joe Cleary, Ailish Drake and Triona O'Dea for the weekly coffee break as they chat about some of the top stories of the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul is joined by Live95's Anne Marie Geraghty as they chat about Take That's upcoming gig at Thomond Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live95's Anne Marie Geraghty spoke with Limerick band girlfriend. ahead of Band Camp Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul is joined by retired Limerick fisherman Pat Lawless as he takes part in the 2026 Golden Globe Race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul is joined by Live95's Luke Liddy, John Keogh Limerick Leader Sports Editor and Ken Moore of St Francis Boxing Club to chat all things Katie Taylor and other sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could a new Government scheme change the way you save and invest your money? The new personal investment accounts are expected to launch early next year, allowing people to invest in things like shares, bonds and investment funds, with a tax-free threshold and no minimum contribution or lock-in period. But the exact tax-free limit and tax rate won't be known until next year's Budget. Paul spoke to Thomas Fitz-Gough from First Choice Financial Services. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ACORNS is inviting female entrepreneurs from Limerick to submit their business applications by the September 18th deadline. The programme supports women living in rural Ireland who are in the early stages of starting their own business, and Ixis Santos has reaped the rewards from this. She spoke with Paul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Sunday 5th September 1926, in Dromcollogher, Co. Limerick, 48 men, women and children lost their lives when fire swept through the upstairs loft that served as a temporary cinema. Now, one hundred years later, there is a state commemoration, and the community of Dromcollogher is marking this tragedy with a programme of commemorative events. Paul is joined by Minister for Communications, Culture and Sport, Patrick O'Donovan, and Gerry Keys from the Dromcollogher 26 group to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul is joined by Manuel Smalis, Executive Parks and Landscape Officer with Limerick City and County Council to discuss Going for Gold and all there is to know about trees! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul is joined by Gina, an award-winning writer, actor and director based in Dublin to discuss Gina Moxley's ‘I Fall Down' which is an all-immersive play running in the Hunt Museum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.