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Man walks from Limerick to Knock to raise funds for Mary's Meals

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 5:59


Ger Silke joins Gillian to discuss how he will walk from Limerick to Knock to raise funds for the charity Mary's Meals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick comedian challenges the negative stereotype of a dad

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 11:26


Limerick comedian Steve Cummins joins Gillian to talk about being a modern dad and challenge negative stereotypes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teaching your children to react in an emergency could be life saving

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 7:59


Aileen Hickey from Parentline joins Gillian to talk about teaching your child to react in an emergency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How much should you spend on an engagement ring?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 7:26


Well-known Limerick jeweller Tadhg Kearney joins Gillian to discuss modern engagement ring trends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What makes your Limerick liveable?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 8:49


Former Limerick Rose Molly Ann O'Halloran, Treaty City Brewery's Stephen Cuneen and Emma Wilson from the Women in Business Network join Gillian to talk about what makes Limerick a great place to live. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Siobh's Knits sees Limerick transport knitted into clothing

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 11:59


UL PhD student Siobhán O'Leary joins Gillian to talk about the rising popularity of her business 'Siobh's Knits' and how she creates clothing featuring Limerick transport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fan culture in the League of Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 15:11


Live 95's Emma Dineen, Ireland national team supporters liaison officer and football historian, Gary Spain, and Adam O'Neill from Treaty United's fan group, The Blue Army, join Gillian to discuss fan culture in the League of Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parents struggle with back to school uniform costs

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 12:08


Eric Nelligan, Principal of St. Munchin's School in Limerick and Louise Bayliss from SPARK and SVP join Gillian to discuss whether uniforms should be scrapped or made generic to help with costs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick addiction counsellor talks about the rise of cocaine use amongst women

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 8:28


Limerick addiction counsellor joins Gillian to discuss the rise of cocaine usage amongst women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Voting opens for Limerick's Going for Gold 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 13:05


Kate Janeczek, Environment Strategy at Limerick City and County Council and Sam Millburn from Last Year's Winners join Gillian to talk about this year's Going for Gold competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Giving up your job to go travel the world - can it be done?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 13:42


Anita Collins from Efficient Family Life and Gemma O'Connor, Head of Employment Services at Peninsula, join Gillian to discuss the realities of taking a gap year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New sustainable 'Swap N Serve' clothing event comes to Limerick

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 6:00


David Hackett, organiser of 'Swap N Serve', joins Gillian to talk about the sustainable fashion event at the Abundant Life Church and its charity partners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryanair's new digital only boarding passes spark concern

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 11:09


Karen Walsh from Limerick Travel and Sean Moynihan, CEO of ALONE, join Gillian to talk about Ryanair's decision to go 100% paperless with its boarding passes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Upcoming changes to the Leaving Certificate cause concern

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 14:09


Dan Sheedy, principal at the Tuition Centre, Limerick, joins Gillian to discuss concerns that upcoming changes to the Leaving Cert curriculum are rushed and could cause inequalities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talented young Limerick footballer features in new three-part documentary

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 11:29


Limerick footballer star Madison McGuane, her mother Marion, and Live95's Emma Dineen join Gillian to talk about Madison's feature in RTÉ's 'Football Families'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Banogue National School heads to All Ireland Fleadh

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 10:48


Principal of Banogue National School Sheila Cagney and 12-year-old Jamie Hehir of Castleconnell Ahane Herberstown Comhaltas join Gillian to talk about the All Ireland Fleadh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UL graduate and Irish aid worker Gena Heraty among nine kidnapped in Haiti

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 8:45


Limerick FF TD Niall Collins joins Gillian to discuss the deeply shocking kidnapping of Gena Heraty and eight others from an orphanage in Haiti. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mentally checking out from your business during summer could hold you back

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 11:15


Ballysheedy man and business coach Aidan O'Brien, based in Dubai, joins Gillian to discuss how mentally checking out during the summer can hold businesses back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Told he'd never cycle again, this Limerick man is tackling a 640km challenge

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 18:32


Gillian chats with Conor O'Dea and Ellen Tuffy from Down Syndrome Limerick about Conor's journey from a life-changing cycling accident in 2017 to now taking on the 640km Tour de Munster Challenge with his carer Paula and a custom-built trike, all to raise funds for Down Syndrome Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All the tips you need ahead of the festival season

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 7:35


Gillian is joined by Live95's Tara Byrne to discuss all you need to know ahead of this festival season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's happening in Limerick for Julys Twilight Thursday

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 13:02


Gillian is joined by David Fitzgerald of the Milk Market Farm, Oisin Fahy of Whack Vintage and Katie Brennan of A Taste of Spain at 101 to discuss what's happening in Limerick for this month's Twilight Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Hit back harder", should you hit back at bullies?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 15:09


Gillian is joined by Pat Forde of Munster Martial Arts to discuss the phrase "if they hit you, hit back harder" and how to deal with bullies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Government urged to subsidise life-saving asthma medication in the budget

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 12:43


Gillian is joined by Professor Aidan O'Brien, consultant respiratory physician at UHL and a member of the Asthma Society of Ireland Medical Advisory Group, to discuss the cost of asthma medication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dance Limerick celebrates 15th year of "Step Up"

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 5:55


Live95's Tara Byrne spoke to Choreographer Philip Connaughton and dancers Alice Gavigan and Caitriona O'connor of Dance Limerick, who are celebrating the 15th year of their "Step Up" Dance Project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are we overfeeding our pets?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 18:06


Gillian is joined by Donal Ryan of City Vet Limerick to discuss are we overfeeding our household pets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are male contraceptive tablets on the way?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 6:45


Gillian is joined by Rebecca Barry of Care Plus Pharmacy in Adare to discuss the new male contraceptive tablets that may be on the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Queensland Rose on her Limerick links

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 8:24


Gillian is joined by the Queensland rose, Siobhan Edwards, to discuss this year's festival and her local Limerick links. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest on the pension auto enrolment plans

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 13:54


Gillian is joined by Thomas Fitz-Gough of First Choice Financial Services to discuss the auto-enrolment pension scheme, if you haven't started a pension, how to get going, and if you don't have one, should you go with a private one, or allow the auto-enrolment to kick in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to know when you're close to burnout

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 16:59


Gillian is joined by Elva O'Conaire, a Certified Health Coach based in Limerick, to discuss how to know when you're close to burnout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How should Limerick city go about filling large vacant buildings?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 18:09


Gillian is joined by Sean Golden, Limerick Chambers Chief Economist, and Dee Ryan, Fianna Fail Senator, to discuss how Limerick city should go about filling large vacant buildings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Local Independent Limerick Bookstore receive grant to bring community ideas to life

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 14:26


Gillian is joined by Pat McMahon of Quay Books as they receive a grant as part of a €100,000 fund to bring Community Ideas to life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Stress and Work that goes into moving

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 18:34


Gillian is joined by Live95's Caleb Brennan, Tara Logan Buckley, Clinical Psychologist and Anne-Marie Kingston, Professional Declutterer, to discuss the stress and work that goes into moving house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick midwife reacts to endometriosis education in schools

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 15:15


A new education programme called MISE is being rolled out in Irish schools.It's already reached over 1,700 students, aiming to raise awareness and help young people recognise symptoms of endometriosis earlier.Midwife and founder of Mojo Matters, Christine Lane, joined Joe to talk about why this initiative matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's official - a four work day week is good four our health

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 8:00


A study which included input from UCD researchers found a four-day working week without salary reductions brings big benefits to workers' mental and physical health and their productivity. Joe is joined by Graham Burns from CPL Recruitment in Limerick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

National Downhill Mountain Bike Championships take place in Ballyhoura

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 14:11


Limerick is about to make history on two wheels as the National Downhill Mountain Bike Championships is coming to Ballyhoura this weekend.Chris O'Callaghan, one of the event organisers from the Limerick Mountain Biking Club, chats to Joe about the event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will labelling make any difference to the problem of alcohol addiction?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 13:32


Limerick addiction counsellor Michael Guerin joins Joe to discuss the government's decision to delay health warning labelling on alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should we ditch the kettle and microwave our cup of tea instead?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 17:40


Comedian Jim Elliot joins Joe to talk about how Gen Zs are ditching the kettle and opting to use the microwave to make tea instead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is a matcha and why is it becoming so popular?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 6:32


Evelyne Mancassola from the Poppy Cup, Adare, joins Joe to talk all about the matcha craze and gets him to taste his first matcha. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minister Collins discusses National Development Plan

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 19:25


Minister Niall Collins joins Joe to discuss the National Development Plan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catch the next Twilight Thursday in Limerick 31st of July

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 8:36


Joe is joined by David Collopy of Twilight Tales by the Limerick Fireside and Jacinta Khan of The Savoy Hotel to discuss July's edition of Twilight Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One Limerick woman's journey with mother and baby home

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 9:52


On this latest episode of Limerick Lives, Nigel Dugdale spoke to Anne Connolly about Sean Ross' mother and baby home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick man re-elected chair of the European Working Group of People with Dementia

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 19:16


Joe is joined by Kevin Quaid, Author of I am KEVIN!, to discuss being reelected as president of the EU's dementia working group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cllr Daniel Butler on a number of issues concerning Limerick

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 25:34


Joe is joined by Cllr Daniel Butler to discuss a number of issues concerning Limerick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Dubai to Dolans... Dylan and Dillion are coming to Limerick!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 14:06


Joe is joined by Dylan Bulger and Lee Dillion to talk about their upcoming show in Dolan's Warehouse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should we reduce the voting age to 16?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 10:48


Joe is joined by Dervla Ryan, Communities Officer at the University of Limerick, to discuss should we lower the voting age to 16. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should you get rid of unwanted tattoos?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 8:39


Joe is joined by Sabrina Moloney of Living Art Tattoo to discuss all things tattoos after the All-Ireland Hurling Final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick Councillor on Dromcollogher flooding

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 9:43


Joe is joined by Councillor Michael Collins to discuss the Dromcollogher flooding over the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Dáil rises for the summer, we'll review the government's first year in office

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 9:02


Paul Hosford, political correspondent with the Irish Examiner, joins Joe to reflect on the government's first year in office. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What lessons can the Ryder cup in Limerick learn from the current Open Golf Championship?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 9:06


Peter McVerry, who is in Portrush for the Open Championship, joins Joe to talk about all things golf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick man to bus around Oz following the Lions Tour

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 8:05


Limerick man Brian Hayes joins Joe to discuss how he will bus around Australia for the Lions Tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Day Out at the Hunt Museum celebrates Latin culture

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 10:31


Jorge Vidal and Muslim Khan of 'Latino Malekum' join Joe to discuss the 'Big Day Out' they've organised at the Hunt Museum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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