Scariff Bay Radio Podcasts

 talking about her outlook on life in Brussels as a member of the European Parliament  and her positivity towards the European project and the role Ireland plays in it.  Recorded as part of the SBCR trip to Brussels in May 2025. Interview originally broadcast on SBCR 28th  June 2025 as part of Euro News Extra - Democracy in Action Episode 5     INT 8 Billie Kelleher FF  MEP Ireland South https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-rjstu-18f15cf   INT 7 Noel Rowland  https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-qhs5w-18f15bf   INT 6 Sean Kelly FG MEP Ireland south https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-qzkni-18f15b1     Int 5 Méabh McMahon Euro News https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-bdzkc-18d3d98   Int 4 Michael McNamara MEP https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-3m9w8-18d3d7a     Int 3 Michael Scanlon https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-yucwf-18d3d62     Int 2 Anthony Whelan Digital Advisor https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-wge65-18d3d55   Int 1 Kevin Conmy Irish Ambassador to Belgium https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-zvnq7-18d3d4c   Ep 0 A live lookback at the the SBCR week of events in Brussels https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-75a59-18d3d33     

 talking about the history of the Irish College in Louvain ( Leuven) Interview by David Fleming. Established in 1984, on the former campus of the 17th-century Irish Franciscan college, The campus at Irish College Leuven is a modern state of the art residential conference venue that provides a high quality conference, meeting, and events facilities equipped with the latest technology. Recorded as part of the SBCR trip to Brussels in May 2025. Interview originally broadcast on SBCR 28th  June 2025 as part of Euro News Extra - Democracy in Action Episode 5   INT 8 Billie Kelleher FF  MEP Ireland South https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-rjstu-18f15cf   INT 7 Noel Rowland  https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-qhs5w-18f15bf   INT 6 Sean Kelly FG MEP Ireland south https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-qzkni-18f15b1   Int 5 Méabh McMahon Euro News https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-bdzkc-18d3d98   Int 4 Michael McNamara MEP https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-3m9w8-18d3d7a   Int 3 Michael Scanlon https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-yucwf-18d3d62   Int 2 Anthony Whelan Digital Advisor https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-wge65-18d3d55   Int 1 Kevin Conmy Irish Ambassador to Belgium https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-zvnq7-18d3d4c   Ep 0 A live lookback at the the SBCR week of events in Brussels https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-75a59-18d3d33     

 Belkelly native studying for her Masters in Leuven, outside Brussels/ Carmel talks about student life and also getting involved with the local GAA scene.  Interview by Marie McNamara and Trish Nugent.  Recorded as part of the SBCR trip to Brussels in May 2025. Interview originally broadcast on SBCR 21st  June 2025 as part of Euro News Extra - Democracy in Action Episode 4       INT 8 Billie Kelleher FF  MEP Ireland South https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-rjstu-18f15cf     INT 7 Noel Rowland  https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-qhs5w-18f15bf   INT 6 Sean Kelly FG MEP Ireland south https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-qzkni-18f15b1     Int 5 Méabh McMahon Euro News https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-bdzkc-18d3d98   Int 4 Michael McNamara MEP https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-3m9w8-18d3d7a     Int 3 Michael Scanlon https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-yucwf-18d3d62     Int 2 Anthony Whelan Digital Advisor https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-wge65-18d3d55     Int 1 Kevin Conmy Irish Ambassador to Belgium https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-zvnq7-18d3d4c     Ep 0 A live lookback at the the SBCR week of events in Brussels https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-75a59-18d3d33     

 wife of Michael McNamara MEP talks about  adjusting to political life in Brussels as well as making the move to live full time in the EU political capital.  Interview by Marie McNamara and Trish Nugent. Recorded as part of the SBCR trip to Brussels in May 2025. Interview originally broadcast on SBCR 21st June 2025 as part of Euro News Extra - Democracy in Action Episode 4   INT 8 Billie Kelleher FF  MEP Ireland South https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-rjstu-18f15cf   INT 7 Noel Rowland  https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-qhs5w-18f15bf   INT 6 Sean Kelly FG MEP Ireland south https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-qzkni-18f15b1   Int 5 Méabh McMahon Euro News https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-bdzkc-18d3d98   Int 4 Michael McNamara MEP https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-3m9w8-18d3d7a   Int 3 Michael Scanlon https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-yucwf-18d3d62   Int 2 Anthony Whelan Digital Advisor https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-wge65-18d3d55   Int 1 Kevin Conmy Irish Ambassador to Belgium https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-zvnq7-18d3d4c   Ep 0 A live lookback at the the SBCR week of events in Brussels https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-75a59-18d3d33     

Pat O'Brien, John S Kelly,  David Fleming, Stephen Minogue and host Jim Collins discuss what's in the papers and online concerning matters in Co Clare. We encourage you to support your local media, the Clare Champion, Clare Echo, and online the Clare Herald.  To send a message or comment  to the studio - Message or what's app  on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

 compiled by Ursula Hogan and read by Marie McNamara.   News sponsored by Leona's Nail and Brow bar  Scariff https://www.facebook.com/Leonasnails

All Ireland camogie quarter final review, Pat O'Brien and Sean O'Halloran review the hurling All ireland semi finals and preview the All Ireland senior Football semi finals. Pat and Sean talk about a new cup  for the Intermediate championship in honour of Patrick  “Pappy” Callaghan who played for the Mills and Bodyke. Brian Lohan who this week has has been given a new three year term as Clare senior Hurling manager joined Leo and Pat on the phone. Presented by Leo Doyle and Pat McNamara  -01.05 Senior camogie review -10.16 Pat O'Brien and Sean O'Halloran  -37.56 Brian Lohan Clare senior Hurling Manager. Originally to be  broadcast 12th July  2025 

 -01.44 Joe Cooney TD talking at a Dail Committee meeting about waste water treatment systems  -06.50 Stephen Minogue spoke to members of Ennis hockey club, establish in 2019 at a recent open day. -19.30 Jim Collins spoke to Elaine Bradley of Irish seed savers about a recent ministerial visit. Originally broadcast 5th July 2025

 This week Host Jim Collins talks to Betty O'Halloran about news from Bodyke..

Pat O'Brien, Tom Hanley, David Fleming and host Jim Collins discuss what's in the papers and online concerning matters in Co Clare. We encourage you to support your local media, the Clare Champion, Clare Echo, and online the Clare Herald.  To send a message or comment  to the studio - Message or what's app  on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

compiled by Ursula Hogan and read by Fiona Hogan.  News sponsored by Leona's Nail and Brow bar  Scariff https://www.facebook.com/Leonasnails

An Nuacht á leamh ag  Melissa Ni Chleirigh. News sponsored by Leona's Nail and Brow bar  Scariff https://www.facebook.com/Leonasnails

News in Ukranian translated and read by Olesia Sliusar. 5th July 2025

 News and events from around East Clare for the weekend  of the 5th-6th July 14.02 Weather forecast  sponsored by Paddy Punch engineering Scariff, read by Jim Collins  News sponsored by Leona's Nail and Brow bar  Scariff https://www.facebook.com/Leonasnails

All Ireland Minor final review, Camogie All Ireland  quarter final for Clare camogie, and the All Ireland senior hurling semi finals. Presented by Leo Doyle and Pat McNamara with Guests Patsy Fahy and Sean O'Halloran who take a  look back at last weekends Minor all ireland  final, a look forward to an All Ireland  quarter final for Clare camogie, and the All Ireland senior hurling semi finals.  Originally to be  broadcast 5th July  2025 

News Extra Molly Garvey of Irish Seedsavers spoke to Jim Collins about the visit of Seán Ronayne leading a dawn Chorus on the 5th July  As part of National Community radio Day held on 20th June, listen to -10.32 President Michael D Higgins, -15.01 Minister Patrick O'Donovan and interviews from National radio Day, hosted by West Limerick 102FM including SBCR volunteers, -18.30 Elaine King and Brian Moran Coimisiun na Meán in conversation with Brian Greene and West Limerick 102Fm presenters Michael Muto and Arron Toomey -33.45 Brian Greene, Deirdre Hunt and Philip Burke from Craol talk about National Community radio Day  with Annete O'Sullivan, treasurer West Limerick 102FM Mike Moloney presenter West Limerick 102 talks to Deirdre Hunt Project Co-ordinator from Craol- the Community Radio forum of Ireland, Umbrella body for All Community stations around the country. -47.48 Noel Noonan from Community radio Youghal, , Richard Smith from Limerick City community radio, Jim Collins and Stephen Minogue. Originally broadcast  28th June 2025

 This week Host Jim Collins is joined on the phone by Flagmount Killanena correspondent Kathleen McNamara for all the news.

An Nuacht á leamh ag Bernadette Watson. News sponsored by Leona's Nail and Brow bar  Scariff https://www.facebook.com/Leonasnails

 News in Ukranian translated and read by Olesia Sliusar. 28th June 2025

 News and events from around East Clare for the weekend  of the 28th-29th June 14.44 Weather forecast  sponsored by Paddy Punch engineering Scariff, read by Jim Collins  News sponsored by Leona's Nail and Brow bar  Scariff https://www.facebook.com/Leonasnails

 spoke to Stephen Minogue, Tom Hanley and Jim Collins to discuss a number of the hot topics in Europe at the minute, as well as some closer to home including the opening of the New Bridge in Killaloe Ballina.  Recorded as part of the SBCR trip to Brussels in May 2025. Interview originally broadcast on SBCR 14th June 2025 as part of Euro News Extra - Democracy in Action Episode 3    You can listen to other interviews from the trip on the links below   INT 7 Noel Rowland  https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-qhs5w-18f15bf   INT 6 Sean Kelly FG MEP Ireland south https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-qzkni-18f15b1   Int 5 Méabh McMahon Euro News https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-bdzkc-18d3d98   Int 4 Michael McNamara MEP https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-3m9w8-18d3d7a   Int 3 Michael Scanlon https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-yucwf-18d3d62   Int 2 Anthony Whelan Digital Advisor https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-wge65-18d3d55   Int 1 Kevin Conmy Irish Ambassador to Belgium https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-zvnq7-18d3d4c   Ep 0 A live lookback at the the SBCR week of events in Brussels https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-75a59-18d3d33       

is the head of a branch of Comhaltas that was set up a number of years ago in Brussels. Daragh Leamy paid a visit to the branch and spoke to Noel about how Irish music is not just popular with the Irish in Brussels.  Recorded as part of the SBCR trip to Brussels in May 2025. Interview originally broadcast on SBCR 14th June 2025 as part of Euro News Extra - Democracy in Action Episode 3  You can listen to other interviews from the trip on the links below INT 6 Sean Kelly FG MEP Ireland south https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-qzkni-18f15b1   Int 5 Méabh McMahon Euro News https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-bdzkc-18d3d98   Int 4 Michael McNamara MEP https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-3m9w8-18d3d7a   Int 3 Michael Scanlon https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-yucwf-18d3d62   Int 2 Anthony Whelan Digital Advisor https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-wge65-18d3d55   Int 1 Kevin Conmy Irish Ambassador to Belgium https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-zvnq7-18d3d4c   Ep 0 A live lookback at the the SBCR week of events in Brussels https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-75a59-18d3d33     

was interviewed by Tom Hanley and Jim Collins in the Mickey Mouse cafe in the European Parliament. - Listen to the history of how the cafe got its name with plenty of background noise and atmosphere ! Recorded as part of the SBCR trip to Brussels in May 2025. Interview originally broadcast on SBCR 7th June 2025 as part of Euro News Extra - Democracy in Action Episode 3  You can listen to other interviews from the trip on the links below Int 5 Méabh McMahon Euro News https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-bdzkc-18d3d98   Int 4 Michael McNamara MEP https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-3m9w8-18d3d7a   Int 3 Michael Scanlon https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-yucwf-18d3d62   Int 2 Anthony Whelan Digital Advisor https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-wge65-18d3d55   Int 1 Kevin Conmy Irish Ambassador to Belgium https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-zvnq7-18d3d4c   Ep 0 A live lookback at the the SBCR week of events in Brussels https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-75a59-18d3d33 

  Pat O'Brien, Tom Hanley, and Stephen Minogue discuss what's in the papers and online concerning matters in Co Clare. We encourage you to support your local media, the Clare Champion, Clare Echo, and online the Clare Herald.  To send a message or comment  to the studio - Message or what's app  on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

Counsellor at Bushy Park talks about the Cocaine Initiative Project which  aims to support individuals and families across the Mid-West Region, taking a Harm Reduction approach to Cocaine.  Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle 21st June 2025 hosted by Marie McNamara and Trish Nugent.. Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com. 

compiled by Ursula Hogan and read by Fiona Hogan.  News sponsored by Leona's Nail and Brow bar  Scariff https://www.facebook.com/Leonasnails

 Championship, Camogie and Lions tour Presented by Leo Doyle and Pat McNamara. Ger O'Connell Manager of the Clare Minor teams looks back at their semi final victory and ahead to the decide taking place today. Cyril Farrell ex inter county manager, and TV pundit looks at the Senior Hurling and Pat previews the weekend's All Ireland Football, camogie action for Clare as well as a quick chat about the Lions tour. -00.46 Ger O'Connell -18.58 Cyril Farrell -43.30 Football, camogie and Lions.  Originally to be  broadcast 28th June 2025 

is a humanist celebrant and she joined Trish and Marie in studio to talk about what it involves and services provided. Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle 21st June 2025 hosted by Marie McNamara and Trish Nugent.. Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com. 

INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS - Dylan Collins is a student who came in to see what happens behind the scenes on the radio and wound up in front of a mic talking to Marie and trish for a few minutes about his thoughts.  Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle 21st June 2025 hosted by Marie McNamara and Trish Nugent.. Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com. 

-ex Principal Scariff NS came into studio to talk about the recent event that took place to celebrate 50 years of Scariff National school at its current location in Fossa beg. Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle 21st June 2025 hosted by Marie McNamara and Trish Nugent.. Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com. 

News from East Clare with Gda Brian Quinn from Scariff Garda station live in studio. Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle 21st June 2025 hosted by Marie McNamara and Trish Nugent. Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

  This week Host Jim Collins visits  Tuamgraney correspondent Mary Coffey for all the news.  Around the parishes is sponsored by Tom Collins engineering.

News Extra - -00.25 Sweet Home Cafe has recently opened in Scariff and Jim Collins spoke to the people behind the business Andy and Brandi -10.28 Nicholas Rynne of Clare Tv spoke to Ger O'Connell, manager of the  Clare minor team after their victory in the All Ireland semi final -17.25 Pat O'Brien spoke to Joe Queally about the annual mid summer ramble in the Burren in aid of the RNLI. Originally broadcast  21st June 2025

of Scariff Pastoral council talking about the lack of priests across the Diocese and about plans for Scariff now that there is no longer a resident priest in Scariff  since the late Fr Joe McMahon passed away last year. Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle 7th June 2025  hosted by John S Kelly with Jim Collins. Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com. 

 student and regular presenter on SBCR came into studio to talk to Jim about plans for multiple presenters to take up the mantel of the late Fr Joe McMahon and carry on the torch of the  show that Fr Joe presented called “talking trad”. Originally broadcast as part of  Saturday Chronicle 7th June 2025  hosted by John S Kelly with Jim Collins. Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com. 

Artist, living in Whitegate but originally from New Zealand has a new album out called Unity Hours V+Vi and joined John S and Jim in studio to talk about it and play a tune or two.  https://www.jyoshnamusic.com/product/unity-hours-vvi/   Originally broadcast as part of  Saturday Chronicle 7th June 2025  hosted by John S Kelly with Jim Collins. Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

Presented by Leo Doyle and Pat McNamara. Padraig Hickey of Broadford talks about playing Masters Football. Seamus Haves discusses Clare football. Jim Collins pays tribute to the late Harry O'Meara and John O'Donnell,  -01.06 Padraig Hickey -27.00 Seamus Hayes, -53.20 Jim Collins Originally  broadcast 21st June 2025 

Ahead of the 2025 event SBCR Presents a flavour of the annual world famous horse fair, with Pat O'Brien and David Fleming. Including interviews with Willie Daly,Amy Ryan, Christy McNamara, JJ McCabe and the late Paddy Hassett. Interviews recorded at Spancillhill on the 24th of June 2024 and originally broadcast on SBCR on Sunday 22nd June 2025

An Nuacht á leamh ag Mäire Bn Ui Nunáin.  News sponsored by Leona's Nail and Brow bar  Scariff https://www.facebook.com/Leonasnails

 News in Ukranian translated and read by Olesia Sliusar. 21st June 2025

 News and events from around East Clare for the weekend  of the 14th-15th June -13.49 Weather forecast  sponsored by Paddy Punch engineering Scariff, read by Jim Collins   News sponsored by Leona's Nail and Brow bar  Scariff https://www.facebook.com/Leonasnails

Pat O'Brien, David Fleming, John S Kelly, Stephen Minogue and host Tom Hanley, discuss what's in the papers and online concerning matters in Co Clare. We encourage you to support your local media, the Clare Champion, Clare Echo, and online the Clare Herald.  To send a message or comment  to the studio - Message or what's app  on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

 compiled by Ursula Hogan and read by Fiona Hogan.  News sponsored by Leona's Nail and Brow bar  Scariff https://www.facebook.com/Leonasnails

A social care student at TUS and worker at Novas, Shane speaks to us about his Irish language talking group “Gaeilge le Cheile” and his role as a Sinn Fein Local Area Rep for Shannon Town. Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle 14th June 2025 hosted by Daragh Leamy and Stephen Minogue. Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

 Now in its 53rd year - the Willie Clancy festival is set to descend on Miltown Malbay and Harry who is Administrator Director  of the festival was live on the show to speak about the upcoming events and what people can expect at this years festival. https://www.scoilsamhraidhwillieclancy.com/  Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle 14th June 2025 hosted by Daragh Leamy and Stephen Minogue. Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS - Edel Hogan and Seán Fitzgerald joined Daragh and Stephen to talk on the ‘Midsummer Melodie's concert at Knockjames church and the history of the landscape there from the origins of the church, to the old Knockjames school which was located on the very site where the church is today. Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle 14th June 2025 hosted by Daragh Leamy and Stephen Minogue. Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

News from East Clare with Sgt Adrian Whelan, Killaloe  Garda station. Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle 14th June 2025 hosted by Daragh Leamy and Stephen Minogue. Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

- In association with Poetry Ireland - Limerick poet Michael Dooley, author of recently released first collection ‘In Spring We Turned to Water' joined up and coming Belfast poet Niamh McNally in a poetry reading and discussion that charts the evolution of their work so far. Moderated by Roisin Bulger. Recorded live at Anita's, Mountshannon as part of Mountshannon Arts festival 2025 on Saturday 31st May 2025. https://www.mountshannonarts.ie/poetry-island-evolution-of-a-poet Originally broadcast on SBCR on 15th June 2025

 -00.33 Joe Cooney TD for Fine Gael talking in the Dail about derelict and vacant homes scheme. -05.17 Mary Coughlan was one of the headline acts of this years Mountshannon Arts Festival. After her performance at the festival she sat down and spoke to Fiona Levie of SBCR. -11.50 Fiona Levie spoke to local Councillors and TDs as well as some of the locals at the opening of the Killaloe Ballina bypass that took place recently. Originally broadcast  14th June 2025

  News Extra - -00.24 Official opening of the new Killaloe Ballina Bridge and associated bypass.  Originally broadcast  6th June 2025

An Nuacht á leamh ag Mäire Bn Ui Nunáin.  News sponsored by Leona's Nail and Brow bar  Scariff https://www.facebook.com/Leonasnails