Podcasts about Killaloe

It's time for some summer vibes! The weather here in Killaloe (where the show is taking place today) is stunning and the summer feels in full swing.Henry McKean has been chatting to locals and visitors and asking: is Killaloe paradise?

As the show is in Killaloe today, it would be a missed opportunity not speaking to this woman: she's a marathon swimmer, an Ireland and Munster rugby legend and a local.Rosie Foley joins Seán for a chat!

It's time for some summer vibes! The weather here in Killaloe (where the show is taking place today) is stunning and the summer feels in full swing.Henry McKean has been chatting to locals and visitors and asking: is Killaloe paradise?

As the show is in Killaloe today, it would be a missed opportunity not speaking to this woman: she's a marathon swimmer, an Ireland and Munster rugby legend and a local.Rosie Foley joins Seán for a chat!

 of Clare Walks and Killaloe Ballina Local History society talking about upcoming events and activities.  Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle 31st May 2025 hosted by Patricia Anne Moore and Tom Hanley. as broadcast from the Killaloe Ballina Family Resource Centre, the Green, Killaloe, https://kbfrc.ie/  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

Chair of Killaloe /Ballina active retirement association and Events organiser for Killaloe /Ballina active retirement association  come in to talk to PA and Tom about the group, its activities and events that it has taken part in. Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle 31st May 2025 hosted by Patricia Anne Moore and Tom Hanley. as broadcast from the Killaloe Ballina Family Resource Centre, the Green, Killaloe, https://kbfrc.ie/  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

 with a quick look at political activity in Europe and the Middle East  Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle 31st May 2025 hosted by Patricia Anne Moore and Tom Hanley. as broadcast from the Killaloe Ballina Family Resource Centre, the Green, Killaloe, https://kbfrc.ie/  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

Administrator of the Killaloe / Ballina community and family resource centre talks about the events and activities that take place throughout the year and all the different groups that benefit. Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle 31st May 2025 hosted by Patricia Anne Moore and Tom Hanley. as broadcast from the Killaloe Ballina Family Resource Centre, the Green, Killaloe, https://kbfrc.ie/  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

Saturday Chronicle 31st May 2025 - as broadcast from the Killaloe Ballina Family Resource Centre, the Green, Killaloe, https://kbfrc.ie/  hosted by Tom Hanley and Patricia Anne Moore. -00.00 Intro -01.30  East Clare Garda Focus with Sgt Declan O'Keefe Scariff, Saturday Chronicle is kindly sponsored by James M Nash and Co and Derg Kitchen Design   http://dergkitchendesign.ie. Saturday Chronicle is kindly sponsored by James M Nash and Co and Derg Kitchen Design   http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com 

 live on the phone from Mountshannon talking about events taking place during the Mountshannon Arts Festival taking place this weekend.  Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle 31st May 2025 hosted by Patricia Anne Moore and Tom Hanley. as broadcast from the Killaloe Ballina Family Resource Centre, the Green, Killaloe, https://kbfrc.ie/  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

-new chair of the SKS Killaloe Music festival taking talking about events taking taking place this weekend for the Festival in Killaloe and Ballina. https://killaloemusicfestival.com/programme-2025  Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle 31st May 2025 hosted by Patricia Anne Moore and Tom Hanley. as broadcast from the Killaloe Ballina Family Resource Centre, the Green, Killaloe, https://kbfrc.ie/  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

The Brian Boru Triathlon and Try-a-Tri are fast approaching! They will be taking place in Killaloe this Saturday, the 7th of June. Race Director, Martin Pearl joined Alan Morrissey for the details. Image (c) https://www.borutriclub.ie/brian-boru-triathlon-2025/

 Originally broadcast Live from Cullaun Sailing club  as part of Saturday Chronicle 17th May 2025 hosted by Pat O'Brien and Anthony Lenihan. https://www.cullaunsailingclub.com/  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

Last Thursday was a hugely significant day for the twin towns of Killaloe and Ballina, as the long-awaited Brian Boru Bridge was unveiled. The €88 million project connects the twin towns of Killaloe and Ballina while also providing a new 6.2 kilometre Killaloe Bypass as well as regional road enhancements. However, what should have been a day of joy for locals seems to have instead been a day of anger and frustration. That's because locals say they were “locked out of history” - claiming politicians and local representatives were invited to the unveiling of the Brian Boru Bridge...but they weren't allowed to attend its opening. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Deirdre Scanlan, from Ballina.

On Monday's Tipp Today, Fran got a rundown of the weekends sporting action from Paul Carroll, a report on ongoing water issues in Carrick on Suir, Sinead and Paul on the opening of the Killaloe bridge being used to protest against Gaza, financial news with Frances O'Hanlon, global news with Thomas Conway, Joe Hawkins on the delays to learner driver permits, Solicitor John Whelan on the tragic case of Esther Flynn, Liam Fleming on the upcoming Rhododendryn festival and Mick, Alec and Thomas gave their thoughts on the driver license delay.

The Minister of Transport has hailed a new bridge in East Clare as "transformative" for the region. Fianna Fáil Minister Darragh O'Brien attended the unveiling of the long-awaited Brian Boru Bridge on Thursday afternoon. The €88 million project connects the twin towns of Killaloe and Ballina while also providing a new 6.2 kilometre Killaloe Bypass as well as regional road enhancements. Clare FM's Seán Lyons headed to the Clare/Tipperary border to cover the event where the Minister was subject to some early accusations.

Presented by Petula Martyn, coming from the twin towns of Killaloe and Ballina ahead of the opening of the Brian Boru Bridge today.

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Youth with special responsibility for Special Education and Inclusion, Michael Moynihan paid a visit to Clare last Friday. During his trip, Minister Moynihan visited schools in Killaloe, Shannon and Ennis. As part of the stop in St. Anne's in the county town, an extensive meeting was held between the minister, the school's administration and this county's TDs. Principal, Rose Marie Flanagan outlined the reason behind the visit and the details of the meeting to Clare FM's Darragh O'Grady.

The Minister for Transport will officially open a long-awaited bridge in East Clare in the coming week. Minister Darragh O'Brien is set to unveil the Brian Boru Bridge connecting Killaloe and Ballina next Thursday at 3pm. The major infrastructural project crosses the River Shannon one kilometre south of the existing Killaloe Bridge and will connect the Killaloe Bypass with the R494. Killaloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Tony O'Brien says it's a gamechanger.

 as broadcast from the SBCR studio at the Derg Active Alliance building Scariff and hosted by Tom Hanley and Thomas Conway.  Saturday Chronicle is kindly sponsored by James M Nash and Co and Derg Kitchen Design   http://dergkitchendesign.ie. Saturday Chronicle is kindly sponsored by James M Nash and Co and Derg Kitchen Design   http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com 

Traders on Ennis's main street are crediting pedestrianisation with allowing them to harness the economic opportunities presented by this week's hot spell. With temperatures hitting the mid-twenties across the county today, businesses are pulling out all the stops to ensure they see the benefit. It's expected to be the hottest day of 2025 so far and Met Éireann says it's keeping a "close watch" to see if it'll be the warmest April day in Ireland on record. The top temperature identified anywhere in the county in April is 25.8 degrees, which was experienced in Glenties in County Donegal in 1984. Shannon and Ennis is expected to see highs of 24 degrees this afternoon, while it'll be 23 degrees in Kilrush, Ennistymon, Killaloe and Scariff. The town's main thoroughfare, O'Connell Street, is now fully-pedestrianised, and Head Gelato Maker at Gino's, Sam Toth says in his experience, the resulting atmosphere is "flawless". The Ennis Public Realm Regeneration project is still ongoing but is expected to be wrapped up by the end of this year. The appointed contractor, Shareridge, claims the O'Connell Square phase will conclude by the end of June while works in the Cathedral Zone will be completed by the end of September. Construction in the vicinity of Bank Place, Abbey Street and Barrack Street, meanwhile, are forecast to be finalised by the business end of December. Mark Kelly of the Diamond Bar is one business owner who's embraced the newly-pedestrianised O'Connell Street with outdoor seating and he says he fully welcomes the change. Some business in Ennis haven't known life without construction taking place outside the door and the dual ventures of entrepreneur Aoibhín Garrihy, Beo and The Well, are one example. Brand Manager Katie Hands claims the works have had little impact on the business's viability. She says on a balmy day like today, there's no better place to be.

Two local paddlers, living in County Clare, have achieved an extraordinary feat on the international stage. Paul Austin, from O'Briensbridge, and Killaloe man Barry Walsh, representing Shannon Paddlers Kayaking Club, successfully completed the Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Race over the Easter weekend. The 125-mile endurance race is widely regarded as the toughest non-stop kayak/canoe event in the world. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Barry Walsh, from Killaloe and Paul Austin, from O'Briensbridge, who completed the world's longest non-stop canoe race. Photo(C): Clare FM

Cherish The Ladies are coming to Clare! The US female supergroup will play Killaloe Hotel and Spa this Friday, the 2nd of May at 8:30pm. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined in-studio by Irish-American musician, Joanie Madden. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/cherishtheladies/photos/killaloe-county-clarefriday-may-2nd-hi-folkswe-are-delighted-to-be-heading-back-/1231174415037470/

by The Very Rev'd Dr. Richard Marsh, Dean of Killaloe. Originally broadcast 19th April 2025

This weekend is, of course, the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. A host of events across the Catholic Church and Church of Ireland will be taking place over the coming days. For example, Holy Thursday will have the Mass of the Lord's Supper, which is a commemoration of the first Eucharist. It finishes with a special Eucharistic procession to the altar of repose. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Bishop of Killaloe, Fintan Monahan, and Church of Ireland Bishop of Tuam, Limerick, and Killaloe, Michael Burrows. Picture (c) Sydney Faith Woodward from Getty Images via Canva.com

Plans to transform Killaloe Courthouse into a cultural and musical venue have taken a significant step forward after Clare County Council applied for funding under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF). To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Traditional Irish Singer, Deirdre Scanlan, and Cllr Pat Hayes

Ennis's local representatives have described a cut to the area's roads funding for this year as "unacceptable". Both the county town and Shannon will have less money to put towards roads maintenance in 2025, while the county's other municipal districts have seen their level of funding increase. Clare County Council has revealed that its total roads maintenance budget this year is €27.44 million which is up 12% on 2024. The budget is supplemented by various Government funding streams, while a total of €3.21 million comes from the local authority's own resources. The increased funding is welcome given that newly-released figures show the county's roads maintenance works have gone over budget by €2.42 million in the last three years, with 2024's works alone going €1.48 million over budget. While the Killaloe, Kilrush and Ennistymon municipal districts have each had their funding boosted this year, Ennis and Shannon's allocation's have been cut by 12% and 7%, respectively. Clarecastle Sinn Féin Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle insists the Government should be giving local authorities' more resources to bring their roads up to an acceptable standard.

The Mayor of Ennis claims roads maintenance isn't being given priority by the Government. Both the county town and Shannon will have less money to put towards roads maintenance in 2025, while the county's other municipal districts have seen their level of funding increase. Clare County Council has revealed that its total roads maintenance budget this year is €27.44 million which is up 12% on 2024. The budget is supplemented by various Government funding streams, while a total of €3.21 million comes from the local authority's own resources. The increased funding is welcome given that newly-released figures show the county's roads maintenance works have gone over budget by €2.42 million in the last three years, with 2024's works alone going €1.48 million over budget. While the Killaloe, Kilrush and Ennistymon municipal districts have each had their funding boosted this year, Ennis and Shannon's allocation's have been cut by 12% and 7%, respectively. A special meeting of Ennis Municipal District this week has heard Senior Engineer Cyril Feeney claim that due to construction inflation, the €3 million of the council's own money put towards roads maintenance should in fact be closer to €6 million "to get the same buying power it had 10 years ago". Mayor of Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor Clare Colleran-Molloy believes the level of funding the county town has been apportioned isn't good enough and claims the "bread and butter issues" mustn't fall by the wayside.

Clare County Council has submitted a funding application under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF) for the delivery of significant new public realm regeneration and enhancement projects in Crusheen and Killaloe-Ballina. The proposed multi-million-euro schemes include the reopening of Crusheen Railway Station and the development of a multi-purpose community enterprise hub and crèche in the village, as well as revitalising the public realm in Killaloe-Ballina town centres and transforming the vacant Killaloe Courthouse into a cultural and musical venue. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Senior Planner and Killaloe MD Coordinator for Clare County Council, Brian McCarthy. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1281922090415310&set=pb.100057925933323.-2207520000

Today is the day when a light is shone on Cerebral Palsy Awareness. Go Green for Cerebral Palsy Awareness sees communities and landmark buildings turning green, in solidarity with those living with Cerebral Palsy in Ireland. Jonathan, who lives with Cerebral Palsy, is a paralympian swimmer who hails from Killaloe. Alan Morrissey was joined by Jonathan McGrath to discuss this further.

A Clare student has been named as the Knorr Professional Student Chef of the Year 2025. 19-year-old Yeshuah O'Brien Bayer, from Killaloe, claimed the prize at the TUS Athlone Campus. Yeshuah is a second-year student of Culinary Entrepreneurship at TUS' Moylish campus. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Yeshuah O'Brien Bayer

Could the late, sadly missed Bishop Emeritus of Killaloe, Willie Walsh become a saint? That's certainly the hope for Flan Garvey. Bishop Willie passed away in late February, at the age of 90. If Flan, an author from Inagh, who is also a former Fianna Fáil member of Clare County Council, has anything to do with it, we could be talking about Saint Willie Walsh at some stage in the future. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Inagh author & Former Fianna Fáil member of Clare County Council, Flan Garvey. Photo (C): Clare FM

The Bishop of Killaloe insists every road user must play their part to keep the county's roads network safe this weekend. The number of road deaths across the country so far this year stands at 33. Of these, 17 were drivers, eight were pedestrians, four were motorcyclists, three were passengers and one was a cyclist. With the St Patrick's Day Bank Holiday weekend now well underway, Bishop Fintan Monahan says choices can be made by each individual to reduce the likelihood of road traffic collisions.

The new Shannon Bridge Crossing in Killaloe has been lit up for the very first time. The new bridge is expected to fully open to traffic in the coming months. There are hopes locally, that it could become a night-time tourist attraction with its scenic views. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Killaloe Fianna Fáil Councillor, Tony O'Brien. Photo(c): Tony O'Brien via Facebook

Lent began on Wednesday (5th March) and will run until the 17th of April. Dioceses around the country will observe the annual 'Day of Prayer for Survivors of Abuse' today, coinciding with the first Friday of Lent. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by the Bishop of Killaloe, Fintan Monahan about the Day of Prayer for Survivors of Abuse and Lent itself... Photo(C): Frederica aban getty images via canva

Stephen Fletcher presents this Sunday's Beyond Belief for 9th March 2025 the First Sunday in Lent. He talks to the Archdeacon of Tuam and Killaloe the Venerable John Godfrey and hears how he gave up a successful career in marketing and sales and trained to be a priest in the Church of Ireland. Stephen also has his usual conversation over coffee with Fr Gerry Kenny about how the churches are celebrating Lent in different ways. Sr Ann Crowley from Kilkee gives us a reflection for the first Sunday in Lent.

St. Anne's Community College in Killaloe are preparing their version of a legendary musical, which can be seen next week. They will perform The Sound of Music from the 12th-15th of March. To learn more about this, Alan Morrissey was joined by cast members, Leah Walsh and Seamus Quinn. Photo (c): https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1167847658677626&set=pb.100063572081598.-2207520000&type=3

It's hoped the upcoming pedestrianisation trial of Killaloe Bridge will determine the best future for the town. The trial will start a number of weeks after the opening of the new Shannon Bridge Crossing, which is nearing completion. Before this, both bridges will remain open to vehicular traffic to collate data on their usage and demand which will inform future decisions. Killaloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Tony O'Brien says it's the right approach.

Over 1,000 mourners attended Ennis Cathedral yesterday to bid a found farewell to former President of Clare GAA and Bishop Emeritus of Killaloe, Dr. Willie Walsh. Clare FM's Daragh Dolan had this report...

The funeral of the Bishop Emeritus of Killaloe, Willie Walsh will take place later today. The former Bishop of Killaloe, teacher at St. Flannan's College and incumbent President of Clare GAA passed away peacefully last Wednesday, at the age of 90. Bishop Willie's Requiem Mass will take place in SS Peter and Paul Cathedral, Ennis, Co. Clare today at 1pm, with burial afterwards in the church grounds. On last Thursday's Morning Focus, we were joined by the Bishop of Killaloe, Fintan Monahan, who paid tribute to Willie Walsh, while so many of you sent in such kind messages and lovely memories of the man. To pay further tribute to Bishop Willie, Alan Morrissey was joined by parish priest in the Diocese of Killaloe, Brendan Quinlivan and Sociologist, Author and former Manager of Clare Senior Hurlers, Fr Harry Bohan. Photo (C): Clare FM

The funeral mass of Bishop Willie Walsh has heard of a "profound crusader" full of generosity, care and kindness. Large crowds descended on Ennis Cathedral today to bid a fond farewell to the late former bishop of Killaloe and President of Clare GAA. Clare FM's Daragh Dolan Reports

Fr Brendan Quinlivan presents Beyond Belief for 23rd February 2025 a few days after the death of Bishop Emeritus Willie Walsh the former Bishop of Killaloe. Fr Brendan has delved into the archives and used edits of a lengthy interview that he did with Bishop Willie at the end of lockdown - it also includes some pieces from an interview that was done after the death of Pope Benedict and for a little levity Fr Brendan includes the “thought” he did on Clare FM  for the Friday before the All Ireland in ‘95

News has reached us this morning of the very sad passing of the Bishop Emeritus of Killaloe, Willie Walsh. Willie, who recently turned 90, served as Bishop of Killaloe between 1994 and 2010. A native of Roscrea in Co. Tipperary, he spent much of his life in Clare, having become a member of staff of St Flannan's College over 60 years ago. To pay tribute to Bishop Williem, Alan Morrissey was joined by Bishop Of Killaloe, Fintan Monahan. Photo (c): Clare FM

The late Bishop Emeritus Willie Walsh has been remembered as a man with a great capacity for friendship and a voice for those on the margins of life. The former Bishop of Killaloe, Teacher at St.Flannan's College and incumbent President of Clare GAA has passed away peacefully at the age of 90. Bishop Walsh coached St. Flannan's College to five Harty and Croke Cups, before guiding his adopted Eire Óg to county championship glory in 1990. His love of gaelic games never faded and as recently as Saturday he was in attendance in Gort to see his beloved St. Flannan's College compete in the All-Ireland Quarter-Final. A man of many talents, the incumbent President of Clare GAA, was also teacher of Maths, Science, Physics and Religion at St.Flannan's for 25 years. Former student and Clare GAA Chair, Kieran Keating says he will be fondly missed by all who knew him.

A violent attack by a dog on livestock in East Clare has prompted Clare's County Dog Warden to once again urge people to rein in their pets. A German Shepherd is understood to have killed five sheep while injuring several others after entering a field in Garraunboy in Killaloe in recent days. The dog's owner has subsequently put the animal down and has reimbursed the farmer for the lost sheep. Frankie Coote says at all times of the days, dogs should be kept under control to prevent similar vicious incidents.

Stephen Fletcher presents Beyond Belief for 16th February 2025 which features an interview with Bishop the Church of Ireland Bishop of Tuam, Limerick and Killaloe, Michael Burrows about his recent visit to the Anglican Centre in Rome and meeting Pope Francis in the Vatican.

Stephen Fletcher presents Beyond Belief for Sunday 26th January 2025. He talks to the recently appointed Pioneer Minister for the Church of Ireland Diocese of Tuam, Limerick and Killaloe who is organising a day of reflection in the Connemara National Park to celebrate St Bridget. He also catches up with our Vatican Correspondent Colm Flynn and shares coffee and chat with Fr Gerry Kenny.

A proposal for a pedestrian crossing on the Killaloe Bypass has been rejected. The Killaloe Bypass section of the Shannon Bridge Crossing, which stretches from the Scariff Road to the Shauntraud Roundabout, has been open to traffic since the middle of December. At this month's meeting of Killaloe Municipal District, local Fianna Fáil Councillor Tony O'Brien has called for a crossing to be installed between the Creevroe and Hill Road junctions on the route. The motion has been denied on the basis that the design speed of 80 kilometres per hour exceeds standards for the provision of pedestrian crossings, but Councillor O'Brien believes safety must come first.

The Killaloe-Ballina Community & Family Resource Centre's Connect Cafe is making its return. The cafe, in conjunction with the Irish Dementia Cafe Network, will take place at the Family Resource Centre on Tuesday, 28th of January from 6:30pm. To get some background on the cafe and what will be happening, Alan Morrissey was joined by cafe coordinator, Aifric Devane. Photo (C): Killaloe/Ballina Community & Family Resource Centre, Facebook

Wesley O'Brien is a tennis coach at the Killaloe-Ballina Tennis Club. The Killaloe native has been involved in blind tennis since 2017 and has been to a number of World Championships as part of the Irish Blind Tennis team. A new programme for blind and visually impaired people will begin at Killaloe-Ballina Tennis Club later this month. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by tennis coach at the Killaloe-Ballina Tennis Club, Wesley O'Brien, and tennis player on the Irish team in the B4 category, Margueritte Quinn. Photo (c) by Bobex-73 from Getty Images Pro via Canva