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First on Scene, Last to Heal: Emergency Workers and Fatal Collisions goes behind the scenes with the men and women of An Garda Síochána, the National Ambulance Service and the fire service as they share stories about fatal collisions on Ireland's roads, and how that impacts their way of thinking. Produced and presented by Alex Rowley, a young journalism student from Wicklow and IMRO-nominated broadcaster, it's inspired by the contrasting ways different members of the emergency services deal with their trauma. Some choose to open up to friends, while for others, it's as if nothing bothers them.Due to a spike in road deaths in recent years, the topic has been high up in the news agenda, and rightly so, but every bank holiday we hear appeals from high-ranking Gardaí, Government Ministers and the RSA. Rarely, do we hear from those who actually deal with these collisions and see the devastation firsthand.In the documentary, Paramedics Clodagh Murphy and Paul Malone, based in Waterford, tell us about the trends they see in responding to collisions and why they're always keeping their own family members in the back of their mind. The documentary also goes on patrol with Gardaí Leanne McCarthy and Ken Driscoll of the Roads Policing Unit in Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick. Ken bravely opens up about how it feels to break the news of a death to a family, comparing it to handing someone an “explosive device”.We also speak with Sub-Officer Stephen Connolly from Monasterevin Fire Brigade in Co. Kildare, who speaks of the challenges faced by on-call emergency workers, who service their local community first and foremost. All emergency workers in the documentary have pleaded with people to put down their mobile phones, put on their seatbelts, follow speed limits, and not take drugs or alcohol when using the roads this Bank Holiday Weekend.Analysis from Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Malie Coyne, contextualises the issue, and further hammers home the importance of looking out for our frontline workers.

Philip Cotter from Abbeyfeale spoke to Jerry on Kerry Today on March 20th.. He said Uisce Éireann charged his business, a restaurant in Abbeyfeale, €8,580.92 for water in February, even though his typical bill totals less than €100 annually.

Kostal, which makes electronic parts for the car industry, is a major employer in the south-west with plants in Mallow and Abbeyfeale. Both plants employ around 1,000 people, many of whom live in Kerry. Recently, the company has sought voluntary redundancies from Abbeyfeale because of a global fall off in demand. Rory Hawkins is SIPTU organiser for Kostal in Abbeyfeale.

Philip Cotter is the owner of O’Flynn’s Restaurant in Abbeyfeale, which has been in the family for over 100 years. Last month, he says Uisce Éireann withdrew €8,580.92 from his account for water charges. Philp says the utility made a mistake as he normally would pay only around €100 annually. He says he’s contacted Uisce Éireann several times but no one has addressed his problem. Radio Kerry has contacted Uisce Éireann.

Caroline Foley lives in Kilconlea near Abbeyfeale. She said there are just four homes in her area and all have been without power since Storm Éowyn. She said she was told that power might not be restored until March 3rd. After the interview was broadcast, power was restored to Caroline’s home.

Matthew Martin, Met Éireann // Liam Galvin, Fine Gael Councillor in Abbeyfeale in Limerick // Dr. Máire Finn, Clare based GP

Rebecca Cantwell, Met Éireann // Brian O'Connell, RTÉ Reporter // Liam Galvin, Fine Gael Councillor, Abbeyfeale, Limerick

A new Limerick Gift Card has launched as part of efforts to support local businesses by locking in spending and attracting new spending to the county. Backed by Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Chamber, the gift card is available as either a physical gift card or an e-card that can be added to digital wallets. Cards can be spent in the city and surrounding towns, including Newcastle West, Adare, Abbeyfeale, Kilmallock and Rathkeale. Over 140 businesses, including independent businesses and well-known Irish brands such as Penneys and Brown Thomas, accept the new Limerick Gift Card. John Moran, Mayor of Limerick said: "Local retail businesses are key to a vibrant Limerick. They provide essential shopping and services, employment and broader support in our communities. But it is not a one-way street. They need our support too. A little adjustment by each of us in how we spend this Christmas will make a huge collective difference to them. These innovative cards make that easy for us all! Please think local this year!" The Limerick Gift Card is part of the multi-award winning Town & City Gift Card concept active across Ireland in Ballinrobe, Carndonagh, Drogheda, Letterkenny, Sligo and Waterford. Over €7 million Town & City Gift Cards were sold in Ireland in 2023, with around 80% of sales to organisations for staff rewards and incentives. Newly launched technology from Miconex allows Irish organisations to distribute digital Limerick Gift Cards to their staff, clients and customers online to multiple participants at once, immediately or on a future date. Liam Dwan, manager of Brown Thomas said it's a card for everyone: "Brown Thomas is located on O'Connell Street at the centre of Limerick's main shopping district and as one of Ireland's leading department stores, we were keen to get involved with the Limerick Gift Card. What's great about the card is the choice on offer. With one card, recipients can go shopping in Limerick's best stores, grab a bite to eat or a coffee, or even stay over. It's a card that caters for everyone." Penneys store manager Noel McNamara adds: "Penneys Limerick is delighted to be collaborating with fellow Limerick businesses on this exciting new gift card for our city and county. People often visit the city for the high street stores, but will stay to discover other businesses too, and this has a positive impact on everyone. We know from our own Penneys gift cards that people spend over and above the value on the cards, all benefiting our local economy and helping Limerick to thrive." Alongside city businesses, a range of Limerick county businesses are participating in the program, like Isobel's Boutique in Adare. Kay Mulcaire is the owner of the store and said the card is straightforward and appealing: "The fact you can buy a digital version of the card which can be added to digital wallets is fantastic. Lots of people pay using their phones now, so it makes supporting local really convenient. It's also ideal for last-minute gifts, as people can buy the digital card online and send it to the recipient in moments. People want to support local, but it has to be easy, and the new Limerick Gift Card is straightforward and appealing." Hospitality businesses including restaurants, cafés and pubs are also accepting the card, like multi-award winning pub Mother Macs on High Street and Upper Denmark Street. Michael McMahon, owner of Mother Macs, said the card provides much-needed support for the hospitality sector: "Supporting local has always been at the heart of what we do at Mother Macs Public House, and the Limerick City Gift Card aligns perfectly with that ethos. It's a simple yet impactful way to champion our city's incredible mix of retailers, hospitality venues, and cultural gems." A range of accommodation providers are also accepting the Limerick Gift Card, like Deebert House Hotel. Margaret O'Sullivan, manager of the hotel, commented: "Nestled at the foothills of the Ballyhoura Mountains, ...

We talk to JD Foley, Chair of Fr Casey GAA club in Abbeyfeale, Limerick.

The clean up continues today after a devastating flood struck Listowel and Abbeyfeale on Saturday in the wake of Storm Bert. Jerry spoke to local Listowel councillors Tom Barry, Mike Kennelly, and Jimmy Moloney. He also spoke to Christy Walsh and to Holly Lavery, who were part of the huge community response to help those whose homes were flooded.

Jerry spoke to Eoin Brosnan who’s chair of Dr Crokes about winning the Bishop Moynihan Cup for the 14th time. He also spoke to sector organiser with SIPTU Martin O’Rourke about Kostal’s plans for 60 voluntary redundancies at its plant in Abbeyfeale. Kostal has operated in Ireland since 1981, and employs around 1,000 people between plants in Abbeyfeale and Mallow, manufacturing electronic parts.

Limerick City and County Council, in partnership with Limerick Chamber, have unveiled plans to introduce a new gift card to encourage shop local in association with local businesses. The new Limerick Gift Card is set to launch before Christmas with an aim of driving footfall and spend in the city and surrounding towns, including Newcastle West, Adare, Abbeyfeale, Kilmallock and Rathkeale. Newly elected Mayor of Limerick, John Moran outlined plans for a shop local initiative in his Mayoral Programme in August. The forthcoming Limerick Gift Card will be available as either a digital or physical gift card, with multiple benefits over paper gift vouchers, including security, friction-less redemptions and quick payment for merchants accepting the cards. The new Limerick gift card will provide tangible investment into a number of sectors including retail, hospitality, leisure and services, benefiting both the day and night time economy. Limerick businesses are encouraged to take part in the programme, which offers a no commission basis. Michelle Gallagher, CEO of Limerick Chamber said the Limerick Gift Card will differentiate itself from other gift cards: "A key USP of the card is the commission free nature of it. Limerick businesses have experience of accepting the national cards that charge commission for every transaction. With the Limerick Gift Card, the business keeps 100% of the transaction, at no additional cost to the purchaser. This is a gift card purely for Limerick which can be spent only with Limerick businesses, and that sets it apart from any other gift card. "This is a great and tax efficient opportunity for employers in the region to support local businesses, by providing the Limerick Gift Card to their employees this year. Every transaction will go a long way in helping local businesses in Limerick." John Moran, Mayor of Limerick said: "The Mayoral Programme set out the plan to improve and invigorate Limerick's shopping districts. That is exactly what the Limerick Gift Card will do, giving people money to spend with Limerick businesses, in person, driving footfall. I am calling on Limerick organisations to unite to develop the Limerick Gift Card. "Once the Limerick Gift Card launches, organisations will have the option of a gift card for Limerick where the money stays right across the county in Limerick, benefiting local businesses. Just in time for Christmas planning." The Limerick Gift Card will be part of the multi award winning Town & City Gift Card concept active across Ireland in Ballinrobe, Carndonagh, Drogheda, Letterkenny, Sligo and Waterford. Over €7 million Town & City Gift Cards were sold in Ireland in 2023, with around 80% of sales to organisations for staff rewards and incentives. Colin Munro is the managing director of Miconex and said: "It is very easy for Limerick businesses to register to accept the forthcoming Limerick Gift Card using a simple one-time registration process. As the card is Mastercard backed, businesses need no additional equipment, and it's friction-free." Limerick businesses wishing to find out more can email: info@limerickchamber.ie See more stories here.

Joe is joined by Diarmuid McIntyre and Maurice O'Connell to chat about what we can expect to hear on this week's episode of Did You Meet Anyone? taking place in the beautiful town of Abbeyfeale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry spoke to Fr Tony Mullins, parish priest of Abbeyfeale, about the very sad death of parishioner Stephy Scaria, who was a nurse at UHK, following a C-section at Cork University Maternity Hospital. A fundraiser has been launched to help with the costs of Stephy’s funeral and the repatriation of her remains to India. https://www.gofundme.com/f/fund-raiser-for-funeral-service

Live 95's Sandra Quinn met with the Abbeyside Players in Abbeyfeale to discuss a play they're staging about a will and a funeral gone wrong. She spoke with the play's director and some of the cast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The search is continuing today for 73-year-old John McSweeney, who's missing from his home in Athea since Saturday afternoon. He's described as being 5'7" in height, of slim build, bald, and has a missing front tooth. When last seen, John was wearing a black coat, a black peaked cap, and wellington boots. Christy Kelliher of Abbeyfeale Search and Rescue, which is co-ordinating the search operation, thanks the public for their support and appeals for their continued help in the search.

Outgoing Mayor of Limerick City and County, Francis Foley, joins Joe to discuss the linking of the Limerick Greenway with the Kingdom of Kerry Greenway in Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two former Bank of Ireland buildings in Askeaton and Abbeyfeale are to be refurbished to house almost 50 Ukrainian refugees between them. However, not everyone is happy with more than 300 people having signed a petition objecting to this plan. Fine Gael Councillor Adam Teskey was one of those, and Live 95's Sandra Quinn caught up with him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are we spending too much money on communions and confirmations? How can we save money on these special days? Caroline Long, CEO of the Limerick and District Credit Unions, Geraldine O'Brien from Little Rascals in Abbeyfeale, and Maggie Jardine join Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fine Gael Counselor Liam Galvin discusses the national pilot scheme for Hackneys. Abbeyfeale has been included in the scheme that will operate in communities around the country that cannot support a full-time taxi or hackney operation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catherine Richardson, originally from Abbeyfeale, has written a book about life’s challenges, difficulties and lessons.

With each flood, Cllr. Liam Galvin says the landscape of the park is slowly washed away into the River Feale. Cllr. Galvin has brought the ever-increasing problem to council executives in the Newcastle Municipal District. Liam joined us on the line... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Residents of Abbeyfeale have stripped off in the streets for a ‘nearly nude' calendar. It's aim? To showcase the town's various characters and shops, and to raise money for charity while doing so! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Like a lot of small towns in Ireland, Abbeyfeale in Limerick has been feeling a bit neglected in recent years. In order to boost the town's profile, local photographer, John Morris proposed a calendar featuring the town and some of it's inhabitants. Unlike a normal day in Abbeyfeale, every one in the calendar is naked. John Morris joined Sean on the show to discuss the inspiration behind the calendar and some of the shots...

Like a lot of small towns in Ireland, Abbeyfeale in Limerick has been feeling a bit neglected in recent years. In order to boost the town's profile, local photographer, John Morris proposed a calendar featuring the town and some of it's inhabitants. Unlike a normal day in Abbeyfeale, every one in the calendar is naked. John Morris joined Sean on the show to discuss the inspiration behind the calendar and some of the shots...

We hear about parts of rural Ireland that have no public transport whatsoever with Liam Galvin, Fine Gael Limerick County Councillor based in Abbeyfeale, and Michael Healy Rae, Independent Kerry TD.

Joe Mulcahy is the warden in Abbeyfeale and Newcastlewest and he's been in the job since 2019. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

A study by engineering and environmental consultants Malachy Walsh and Partners has found that practices by the agriculture and forestry sectors are the main reasons for the decline in the River Feale’s water quality. The river rises in North Cork and flows west for 75 kilometres through Abbeyfeale and Listowel before entering the sea near Ballybunion. The report was given to Radio Kerry by Brendan Danaher, PRO of the Mountcollins and Brosna Anglers’ Association. Treasa Murphy discusses the main findings with Jerry.

AIB plans to end cash transactions and remove ATMs in its branches in Cahersiveen, Castleisland, Dingle, Kenmare and Killorglin, and in Abbeyfeale in West Limerick. Jerry speaks to Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, John Francis Flynn from Killorglin, and to councillors Charlie Farrelly, Cathal Foley, Breandán Fitzgerald, and Norma Moriarty.

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Live 95's Megan Thornton chats to Teacher Shane Curtin and Students Sarah and Áoibhinn from Colaiste Ide agus Iosef in Abbeyfeale about their project ‘She can and she will' tackling gender discrimination in sports See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gillian chats to Abbeyfeale man, Padraig Power, Refurbed's marketing manager about the organisation and their new partnership with Reforest Nation, the tree planting project See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe chats to Graham Gleasure from the Irish Association of Funeral Directors and hears from James Harnett of Harnett's Funeral Home, The Square, Abbeyfeale about the rise in the costs of graveyard plots in Limerick and nationally and why it's happening See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe chats to caller Dan who is a businessman in Abbeyfeale about what should be done about derelict houses around the city and county See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe chats to Louise Mulcahy about new documentary where she looks at the hidden stories of female pipe players which is featuring on TG4 on Sunday the 19th of December at 9:30pm See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe chats to Jackie, mother of Five-year-old Ellie Collins from Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick who has has lent her name to Ellie the Elephant, the Christmas soft toy for 2021, which is available in Tesco stores from today for their latest charity drive for Children's Health Foundation Temple Street See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is a Thermal Vest fetish weird, even for Abbeyfeale

Joe chats to Live 95's Maxine Bramley and Cllr Francis Foley in Abbeyfeale about what happened yesterday evening See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe chats to Fine Gael councillor Liam Galvin about antisocial behaviour in Limerick and especially in the area of Abbeyfeale where he believes it is getting worse See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Éilís Sheehy speaks to people in Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick about vaccines for children and Stephen Donnelly, Minister for Health, discusses changes to the rollout involving children aged 12-15.

It's the end of another month and time for Alison to announce this month's winner of Cadbury's Sound Town! John Browne, a teacher from Abbeyfeale in County Limerick, joins us to tell us why his town deserves to go in the drawer for the whopping €10,000 prize at the end of the year! 🎉 Massive congrats to Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick our July #CadburySoundtown on Weekend Breakfast!! 🎉 They melted our hearts when they told us how they worked together to breathe fresh life into the town following the closure of local businesses 💛@AlisonTodayFM @CadburyIreland pic.twitter.com/lt6D7jYxFS — Today FM 💛 (@TodayFM) July 25, 2021 If you want to nominate your town as a Sound Town, email alison@todayfm.com! Hit play to catch the full chat and join Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast. Saturdays from 8am and Sundays from 9am!

Mass today from the Church of the Assumption, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time is celebrated by Fr Tony Mullins

Joe chats to Sharon Noonan from Newcastlewest and co-ordinator of the West Limerick food series, Triona Dore from the Longcourt Hotel Newcastlewest, Gordon Daly Director of Service at Limerick City and County Council, and Olive Sheehan owner of Leen's Hotel in Abbeyfeale about the new Limerick Greenway and the positive impact it will have on Tourism in the area See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mass today from the Church of the Assumption, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time is celebrated by Fr Dan Lane

Mass today from the Church of the Assumption, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time is celebrated by Fr Dan Lane

Joe chats to caller Geraldine from Abbeyfeale about the issues of antisocial behaviour in her area See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mass today from the Church of the Assumption, Abbeyfeale, Co. limerick for the feast of Corpus Christi is celebrated by Fr Tony Mullins

Mass today from the Church of the Assumption, Abbeyfeale, Co. limerick for the feast of the Trinity is celebrated by Fr Dan Lane

Mass today from the Church of the Assumption, Abbeyfeale, Co. limerick for the feast of Pentecost is celebrated by Fr Dan Lane

Mass today from the Church of the Assumption, Abbeyfeale, Co. limerick for the Ascension of  Lord is celebrated by Fr Dan Lane