Podcasts about Limerick

Diesmal: Holy Aperoly, Afrikanischer Klimagipfel, Drohnen in Polen, Wechsel in Frankreich, Angriff auf Katar, UNICEF zu Ernährung, Epsteins Vermächtnis, Charlie Kirk, neue Gesetze, Sham Jaff zu Nepal, Wahl in Norwegen und Gutes Urteil aus Göttingen. Mit einem Faktencheck von Nándor Hulverscheidt und einem Limerick von Jens Ohrenblicker.

In this interview, Dr. Deirdre Brady discusses her recent book, Literary Coteries and the Irish Women Writers' Club (1933-1958) (Liverpool UP, 2021). Literary Coteries, which was released in paperback in 2024 is centered around the activities of the Irish Women Writers' Club, a twentieth-century women's only coterie that helped to establish a network of professional women writers.  As publishers in private printing presses, as writers of dissident texts and as political campaigners against censorship and for intellectual freedom, a radical group of twentieth-century Irish women formed a female-only coterie to foster women's writing and maintain a public space for professional writers. This book documents the activities of the Women Writers' Club (1933–1958), exploring its ethos, social and political struggles, and the body of works created and celebrated by its members. Examining the period through a history of the book approach, it covers social events, reading committees, literary prizes, publishing histories, modernist printing presses, book fairs, reading practices, and the various political philosophies shared by members of the Club. It reveals how professional women writers deployed their networks and influence to carve out a space for their writing in the cultural marketplace, collaborating with other artistic groups to fight for creative freedoms and the right to earn a living by the pen. The book paints a vivid portrait of the Women Writers' Club, showcasing their achievements and challenging existing orthodoxy on the role of women in Irish literary life. Dr. Deirdre Brady is Assistant Professor at Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick. She is author of Literary Coteries and the Irish Women Writers' Club (1933-1958), published by the Liverpool University Press. She has published widely on Irish writers' groups of the mid-twentieth century, including the Women Writers Club and Irish PEN, and her work has featured in peer reviewed international journals, cultural magazines, and in The Irish Times. She writes creatively, and her poetry is published by Arlen Press. Her most research publications explore the interconnections between art and commerce and the global reach of influence of Irish women writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In this interview, Dr. Deirdre Brady discusses her recent book, Literary Coteries and the Irish Women Writers' Club (1933-1958) (Liverpool UP, 2021). Literary Coteries, which was released in paperback in 2024 is centered around the activities of the Irish Women Writers' Club, a twentieth-century women's only coterie that helped to establish a network of professional women writers.  As publishers in private printing presses, as writers of dissident texts and as political campaigners against censorship and for intellectual freedom, a radical group of twentieth-century Irish women formed a female-only coterie to foster women's writing and maintain a public space for professional writers. This book documents the activities of the Women Writers' Club (1933–1958), exploring its ethos, social and political struggles, and the body of works created and celebrated by its members. Examining the period through a history of the book approach, it covers social events, reading committees, literary prizes, publishing histories, modernist printing presses, book fairs, reading practices, and the various political philosophies shared by members of the Club. It reveals how professional women writers deployed their networks and influence to carve out a space for their writing in the cultural marketplace, collaborating with other artistic groups to fight for creative freedoms and the right to earn a living by the pen. The book paints a vivid portrait of the Women Writers' Club, showcasing their achievements and challenging existing orthodoxy on the role of women in Irish literary life. Dr. Deirdre Brady is Assistant Professor at Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick. She is author of Literary Coteries and the Irish Women Writers' Club (1933-1958), published by the Liverpool University Press. She has published widely on Irish writers' groups of the mid-twentieth century, including the Women Writers Club and Irish PEN, and her work has featured in peer reviewed international journals, cultural magazines, and in The Irish Times. She writes creatively, and her poetry is published by Arlen Press. Her most research publications explore the interconnections between art and commerce and the global reach of influence of Irish women writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Dr. Deirdre Brady discusses her recent book, Literary Coteries and the Irish Women Writers' Club (1933-1958) (Liverpool UP, 2021). Literary Coteries, which was released in paperback in 2024 is centered around the activities of the Irish Women Writers' Club, a twentieth-century women's only coterie that helped to establish a network of professional women writers.  As publishers in private printing presses, as writers of dissident texts and as political campaigners against censorship and for intellectual freedom, a radical group of twentieth-century Irish women formed a female-only coterie to foster women's writing and maintain a public space for professional writers. This book documents the activities of the Women Writers' Club (1933–1958), exploring its ethos, social and political struggles, and the body of works created and celebrated by its members. Examining the period through a history of the book approach, it covers social events, reading committees, literary prizes, publishing histories, modernist printing presses, book fairs, reading practices, and the various political philosophies shared by members of the Club. It reveals how professional women writers deployed their networks and influence to carve out a space for their writing in the cultural marketplace, collaborating with other artistic groups to fight for creative freedoms and the right to earn a living by the pen. The book paints a vivid portrait of the Women Writers' Club, showcasing their achievements and challenging existing orthodoxy on the role of women in Irish literary life. Dr. Deirdre Brady is Assistant Professor at Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick. She is author of Literary Coteries and the Irish Women Writers' Club (1933-1958), published by the Liverpool University Press. She has published widely on Irish writers' groups of the mid-twentieth century, including the Women Writers Club and Irish PEN, and her work has featured in peer reviewed international journals, cultural magazines, and in The Irish Times. She writes creatively, and her poetry is published by Arlen Press. Her most research publications explore the interconnections between art and commerce and the global reach of influence of Irish women writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Harry Barry, GP and Mental Health Specialist and Dr. Anne Marie Creaven, Dept of Psychology, University of Limerick

Join us for an intimate musical journey with Limerick's own singer-songwriter Ellen Beamish. From heartfelt lyrics to enchanting melodies, Ellen shares the stories behind her songs, her creative process, and the vibrant music scene of Limerick. Perfect for music lovers, aspiring artists, and anyone curious about the soul of Irish songwriting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe is joined by Karla Bowen, a Limerick-based travel agent with the Travel Counsellors, to discuss where Limerick people may be going on their winter holidays this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 10ú lá de mí Mheán Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1977 tharla ganntanas beoir sa tír de bharr gur chuaigh grúdlann ar stailc agus nuair a chuaigh Club Rugbaí Garryowen ó Luimneach chuig Oileán na Tríonóide bhí siad ag ól a lán beoir. I 1981 bhí tuismitheoirí I gContae Mhaigh Eo in aghaidh an chinneadh a rinne an Roinn Oideachas, gan aon chóras iompar a bheith ag na páistí óga chun dul chuig an scoil. I 2001 bhí níos mó ná 100 míle oilithrigh i mBaile na gCailleach de bharr an 26ú Novena. Bhí an Novena ceann de na himeachtaí is mó bainteach leis an Eaglais agus de bharr sin bhí a lán daoine ag teacht ó gach áit den tír. I 2008 thosaigh Sheirbhísí Óga Tiobraid Árann grúpa chun tacaíochta a thabhairt chuig na daoine a raibh bainteach le LGBTQ agus na daoine a raibh neamhchinnte faoi a ghnéasacht. Sin The Emotions le Best Of My Love – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1977. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1999 bhí daoine ag labhairt faoi Paul McCartney mar gur chonaic daoine é ag cóisir I Nua Eabhrac agus é gan fiacail nuair a bhris sé nuair a bhí sé ag ithe. I 2006 fuair The Scissor Sisters a chéad uimhir a haon sa Bhreatain lena hamhrán I Don't Feel Like Dancing. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh peileadóir Jack Grealish sa Bhreatain I 1995 agus rugadh aisteoir Colin Firth sa Bhreatain ar an lá seo I 1960 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sé. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 10th of September, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1977: A rugby tour by Limerick's Garryowen club in Trinidad wasdescribed as a thirsty experiences as the Island's main brewery went on strike and caused a beer shortage. 1981: Parents in Co. Mayo were protesting against the decision of the Department of Education to refuse school transport for young children in the area.  2001 - The picturesque village of Holycross welcomed more than 100,000 pilgrims for the 26th annual Novena. The Novena was one of the biggest events in the Church calendar in the " Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly with coachloads of pilgrims coming from the four corners of Ireland, not to mention the special guest preachers who are well known and highly respected within the Catholic Church.  2008 - Tipperary Regional Youth Service started a youth group specifically designed to support young people who identify as LGBT or those young people who are unsure or questioning their sexuality.  That was The Emotions with The Best Of My Love – the biggest song on this day in 1977 Onto music news on this day In 1999 Paul McCartney made headline news after being seen at a New York City party minus one of his front teeth after a crown broke off when he was eating. 2006 Scissor Sisters were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'I Don't Feel Like Dancin', the American's band first UK No.1. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – Footballer Jack Grealish was born in the UK in 1995 and actor Colin Firth was born in the UK on this day in 1960 and this is some of the stuff he has done. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Minister for Sport Patrick O'Donovan has said that the government expects a request for additional funding to address hospitality and infrastructure needs in Adare, Co. Limerick, ahead of the village hosting the Ryder Cup in 2027.The event is due to be held at Adare Manor, the luxury hotel owned by businessman JP McManus.Brian Carroll, author and Irish Times contributor, explained the story to Matt on Monday's The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the piece.

The Scottish government has supported a new bill looking to ban greyhound racing.Scotland are following the lead from Wales, New Zealand and Tasmania, who have all made moves towards banning the sport.Does Ireland need to look at a similar ban?Joining Kieran to discuss is Independent TD for Limerick, Richard O'Donoghue and Katie Corcoran, Co-Founder of Greyhound Awareness Cork.

Live95's Nigel Dugdale joins Joe to discuss the new modular housing on display in Arthur's Quay Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe is joined by Elaine Clogan, owner of Lily Boutique in Limerick and Graham Mulhern of BeSecure Computers Technology to discuss Limerick shoppers being the target of online scammers using fake online businesses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe is joined by climate journalist and commentator John Gibbons to discuss his new book "The Lie of the Land". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe is joined by Michael Magner, President of the Irish Hotels Federation, to hit back at comments made by Limerick Minister Patrick O'Donovan last week, stating that ‘hotels are robbing people up to their eyeballs. ' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Marine Institute's Explorers Education Programme is thrilled to announce its return to schools for the 2025-2026 school year, with an expansion that will bring marine-themed education to both coastal and inland counties across Ireland. This new nationwide reach is a testament to the program's success and growing demand for ocean literacy. "This expansion marks a significant milestone for the program, which has successfully delivered marine-themed educational content for nearly two decades," said Ms. Patricia Orme, Director of Corporate Services at the Marine Institute. "The sustained success of the Explorers Education Programme is a testament to its engaging and impactful approach to teaching students about our vital marine environment and supporting teachers in creating ocean literacy in the classroom. "We are delighted to support this expansion, reaching some inland counties through interactive online workshops and the continued development of our educational resources that are available to all schools online. This underscores our commitment to ensuring all young people are engaged in valuing and understanding the ocean's influence on our lives, and our impact on the ocean," she said. Dr. Noirin Burke from the Explorers Outreach Team, who will be leading the delivery to primary schools in inland counties, is particularly enthusiastic about this new chapter. "We are super excited to see the Explorers Education Programme expand to inland counties, bringing a wave of ocean literacy across the country," Dr. Burke noted. "Having grown up in Co. Tipperary, I understand how someone who lives away from the coast can still be passionate about the shoreline and spending time at the water. With nowhere in Ireland being far from the sea, an online interactive school module is a fantastic way of connecting students to our marine heritage and identity, and we are looking forward to exploring the ocean with all the schools we meet throughout the year." In addition to the online expansion, the Explorers Programme also welcomes eight new team members to its network, that will be providing outreach delivery to coastal counties all around Ireland. Cat and David McCann will be delivering the Explorers programme in Donegal, while new team members in Kerry, Elis Martineili and Dalia Alnajar, will also be delivering a range of marine-themed projects in schools in Limerick. New team members Claire Law and Lauren Cahill-Quinn in Cork, and Lauren Minion, Brian Parle, Angeleen Leckie-James and Rianna Carroll will be delivering in other key coastal counties around Ireland. Drawing on extensive backgrounds in both marine science and the primary school curriculum, these new and existing teams will provide teachers with expertise and support for a variety of engaging class projects and seashore safaris. Explorers project modules such as Learning about Squid, Fintastic Sharks, Turtle Talk with Sea Turtles, as well as The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly - Deep-sea Species, are some of the favourite modules delivered by the team, with new content being launched throughout the next couple of months. The coastal teams will also offer hands-on experiences, from seashore adventures to bringing the seashore to the classroom with aquarium modules, also being extended in counties in Dublin and Wicklow. For further enquiries about making bookings with the Explorers team, please visit www.explorers.ie or make enquiries at: http://bit.ly/3HQMXA0. The Explorers Education Programme is funded by the Marine Institute and managed by Camden Education and Galway Atlantaquaria. The teams delivering the program include Galway Atlantaquaria, The Sea Collective, Leave No Trace - Ireland, Sea Synergy, Old Cork Waterworks Experience, Oceanics Surf School, and Seashorekids.

Businessman JP McManus is looking for an extra 30 million euro in taxpayer money for the Ryder Cup, which will take place in Limerick's Adare Manor in 2027, but is it not lucrative enough as it is?Michael Magner is President of the Irish Hotels Federation and Brian Higgins is Accommodation Manager at Accommodation for the Event. They join Kieran to discuss.Image: Adare Manor

Anne Marie Geraghty spoke to Julie White, Live95's Sales & Marketing Manager, about the launch of the "Best of Limerick". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe is joined by Dervla O'Connor, owner of Obsessed salon, Cyril Morgan of Cyril Morgan's Hairdressers, and Lisa Eccles of the Irish Hairdressers Federation to discuss calls for the reinstatement of the 9% VAT rate to tackle the rising costs of business for salons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe is joined by Limerick rower Kenny McDonald, who is preparing to climb Carrauntoohill, Ireland's highest peak, carrying a Concept2 rowing machine, and then rowing a full 42.2km marathon on the summit to raise vital funds for UNICEF's emergency response in Gaza. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diesmal: Nochmal KTF, einsame Schnecken, Neues vom Klimawandel, Militärparaden und Gipfel, Mercosur, Israel / Gaza, Regierungskrise in Frankreich, Sham Jaff zu Sambia, Sozialstaat und gute Nachrichten. Mit einem Faktencheck von Nándor Hulverscheidt und einem Limerick von Jens Ohrenblicker.

Modular apartment units went on public display in Limerick this afternoon as part of a proposal to speed up the delivery of affordable rental homes in the city. Our reporter John Cooke was there.

Joe is joined by Craig Power, Limerick's night-time economy advisor, to discuss the newest safety initiative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live95's Gillian Devlin spoke with Minister Patrick O'Donovan about his comments that ‘Hotels are robbing people up to their eyeballs,' ahead of the planned VAT cut in the Budget. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe is joined by Kate Harrold, Deputy Head of Griffith College Limerick and Eilish McCarthy, Programme Director of the Graduate Business School, to discuss options for school leavers at Griffith College Limerick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe is joined by Tanya McMahon, spokesperson for "Nenagh Needs Its A&E" to discuss the upcoming flu season as Limerick people react to UHL and trolley numbers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the podcast I'm joined by all 4 members of Uragh!I'm going to be chatting with Marcelo, Craig, Seb and Jason about the brand new EP 'Stalemate', which is set to be released on September 25th.We'll be going through the entire EP track by track, doing a breakdown of each song from it's initial inspirations to the recording process as well as discussing the artwork for the EP and the brilliant music video shot for 'Crimson Dove', the first single off the EP.For anyone who was a fan of Uragh's last album 'Maelstrom', you are going to love this EP.The lads will be playing the EP in full at the Launch party on 26th of September in Sin E with Black Hole Divers on support and following this, will be embarking on a tour that includes playing the next Siege of Limerick. Make sure to grab tickets!Uragh EP Launch PartyTickets for Uragh's tour shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Next up on the Local Selection, we welcome Ukiyo Lacuna resident IKIGAI3000 (aka Dylan Jones), who has provided a mind-bending recording for us today. His contribution is one filled with a fierce selection of energetic techno, scattered with dazzling moments of tension and release throughout. Although he is a relatively new artist in Ireland's techno scene, having just started DJing in late 2023, IKIGAI3000 has had a fairly action-packed time as a DJ and producer during this short period. He has played shows all over, spanning Galway, Drogheda and Dublin as well as international gigs further afield in Manchester, Freiburg and Berlin. This also includes appearances on Galway's Skin Sessions, Limerick's Shed Sets, as well as the Drogheda Groove Movement mix series. His productions have been received particularly well, with releases on Space Records and IC Trax and an abundance of SoundCloud self-releases. Additionally, he's garnered support from a range of notable artists that include Uberkikz, Dax J, Daria Kolosova, Grace Dahl and Alarico. It's clear to see that Dylan's progression as an artist will undoubtedly continue to rustle feathers amongst his peers if he continues to build on this fine level of output and consistency. IKIGAI3000's mix for the Local Selection is best described as a personal journey through sound. This recording in particular showcases where he currently finds himself on his path as an artist, seamlessly weaving through tracks that complement one another in effortless fashion. Best characterised as a 60-minute immersion of no nonsense, serious techno. IKIGAI3000 ----------- SC: @ikigai3000 IG: www.instagram.com/ikigai3000k/ Four Four Magazine 
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Treaty Talk | 345 | Life begins at 40 for Limerick Masters_ Ins and outs of club #SportLK by Sporting LK

Over the past 20 years, Limerick has been widely regarded as a shining example of urban regeneration, and it seemed that the place once dubbed "stab city" had finally exorcised the dark forces and dangerous criminals that had plagued it. But with gangland violence on the rise once again, have those old demons come back to haunt it? Read David Raleigh's piece here (Hyperlink: http://independent.ie/irish-news/its-about-turf-wars-and-personal-grudges-limerick-on-the-brink-as-locals-fear-return-to-dark-days-of-gangland-violence/a858757603.html) Host: Fionnán Sheahan | Guest: David RaleighSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A call for tougher action on rural road speeding has been made by an Ireland South MEP who says lives are being put at risk by excessive speeds in areas often overlooked by enforcement. New figures released to Cynthia Ní Mhurchú reveal that while Clare Gardaí collected just over €585,000 in speed van fines between January 2023 and June 2025, neighbouring counties like Tipperary and Limerick saw significantly higher returns—raising concerns about enforcement gaps. Meanwhile, over €44 million has been paid to private speed camera operators nationally during the same period, prompting questions about the cost-effectiveness of the current system. For more on this, Sally-Ann Barrett was joined by Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú.

We have had a huge amount of tourists visiting Ireland over the course of this summer, and generally they tend to frequent a lot of the same spots: the Cliffs of Moher, the Ring of Kerry, the Guinness Storehouse, etc.However, a new (and slightly odd) tourism attraction has recently emerged in Limerick city, thanks to Blindboy Boatclub.Fans of the author and podcaster have started flocking to Limerick's “bird shit district”.So, what is it? Blindboy Boatclub joins Seán to discuss.

A prominent homeless charity claims families in Clare are staying in emergency accommodation for as long as two years. New figures from the Department of Housing show 73 adults here were accessing emergency accommodation in the week of July 21st to 27th. Across the same period, 147 families in Clare and Limerick were availing of such supports. Midwest Simon CEO Niall Garvey says these lodging were never intended for long-term residency.

John Moran, Mayor of Limerick, discusses the area of Limerick's Bedford Row which has become an unlikely tourist destination for fans of artist and podcaster Blindboy Boatclub.

Diesmal: Update aus Thailand, das Merz-O-Meter, skurrile Kunst und Fahnen, IPC-Prognosen, AMOC, Attributionsforschung zu Feuer, KTF für Strafen, Wehrpflicht, Sudan und andere Krisen, Nord Stream, Sham Jaff zu Dänemark, Afghanische Ortskräfte. Mit einem Limerick von Jens Ohrenblicker.

A packed show today as Sean is joined by World Games bronze medallist Gaël Ancelin to discuss the tournament, the build up and his career with France Mixed. Then Sean is joined by Benjy Rees to go through the possibilities at UK nationals this weekend as teams look to qualify for WUCC next year in Limerick. We'll have more recap on World Games next week, as well as a review of UK nationals!

Galway's over-40s aim to deliver back-to-back national crowns on Saturday (30th August) when they take on Limerick in the Challenge Cup decider. The Tribesmen won this competition in 2024, beating Cork (4-11 to 1-16) and beat the Shannonsiders in the group stages this year. Abbeyknockmoy's Delcan Molloy captains the side, and 18 clubs are represented in the squad. Rahoon-Newcastle's Ben Mangan is the Galway manager and he looked ahead to the contest with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at Rapparees Starlights GAA, Enniscorthy on Saturday is 2pm, and is a double header with the All-Ireland Final between Wexford and Tipperary.

In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary sits down with Alan Andrews, the unapologetically honest founder behind Old Barracks Roastery and Gucci Coffee Bar. Known for his bold social content and Ireland's most controversial coffee shop (no kids allowed, dogs welcome, €15 cups of coffee), Alan lifts the lid on the real cost of starting and scaling a successful hospitality business. He breaks down the myths that plague the coffee industry — from delusional €10K startup budgets to the glorification of hustle culture — and explains why €100K is the minimum buy-in for building a sustainable, profitable coffee business. Alan also shares the deeply personal reasons behind his adults-only policy, how he prioritises family without sacrificing growth, and why honesty (not trends) should drive your brand strategy. This episode is a masterclass in branding, business modelling, and living by your values — one cup at a time. Show Notes: In this episode, we cover: ☕ The Real Costs of Starting a Coffee Shop Why €10K won't cut it, and what you actually need to spend How Alan built a coffee bar in Limerick for €100K — and what that buys you The weekly turnover benchmark every shop needs to survive: €10K

In this episode, Michael republishes his interview on the Freedom Before FI podcast which covers his journey to financial independence and what life looks like along the way. He shares his story of moving from New Zealand to Limerick, raising a family of five, and how he's built up a €700k+ investment portfolio split between property and stocks.  Michael also talks about lifestyle design, seasonal and part-time work, and how keeping a 75% savings rate was possible while still enjoying life. The interview also considers the human side of FI - how financial freedom has improved family life, the way he teaches his kids about money and investing, and what purpose looks like once work is optional. Michael shares what it's like writing for The Irish Independent, filling his days with meaningful projects, and the habits and lessons that have shaped his path. Stick around until the end for a fun quick-fire round where Michael reveals the book that changed his perspective, the small things you can do this week to start investing, and the lessons he wishes he'd known ten years ago. Show Notes: Here are the links to the original interview: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XxPgEeuGayTqaEwUE19mk See the interview on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndeNIEUwtn0 Become an Irish FIRE newsletter subscriber: https://www.firepodcast.ie/newsletter

University of Limerick graduate Leah Shanahan, from Tralee is the creator of AMY, the world's first fully accessible, multisensory pregnancy test.

It is very likely that someone has said “one hundred percent” to you when what they actually mean is “yes”, but why has this affirmation become so commonplace?Joining Seán to unpack this is Gail Flanagan, Researcher in Applied Linguistics at the University of Limerick...

Are we about to witness the greatest week in the history of the LOI? We certainly won't be viewing it on the national broadcaster anyway, but Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers get the big game treatment on this week's Between the Stripes.  It's a fiery BTS Hotline this week with Treaty United and Tommy Barrett coming in for plenty of flak from contributers after the Limerick men's 7-0 hammering at home to Dundalk.  Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie 

A cleaning company recently targeted by extortionists was bombarded with one-star reviews on Google three weeks ago. Livia Andoreanu from Happy Clean, a domestic cleaning service in Blanchardstown, Dublin, joins Andrea to discuss her situation. Lily Store in Limerick's Elaine Clogan and food writer Dee Laffan also join the show to discuss the impact of bad reviews on a business.

 A Galway man is introducing a concept that brings networking through sport back into the limelight.  The Sporting Club has been very successful in the UK allowing businesses to meet in the company of some of the biggest names in sport and this September will see the first event of it's kind in Dublin when Ronan O'Gara will be the special guest for one such lunch event that will also raise money for the Dillion Quirke Foundation.  Further events featuring Dublin All-Ireland winner Paddy Andrews and former Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill are also being held this year with plans for Galway, Cork and Limerick already at the early stage.  The man behind The Sporting Club Ireland is Mark Brandon who has taken on the franchise for Ireland and he spoke to John Mulligan on Sunday Sport. 

We're joined by 21-year-old singer-songwriter Alex Szwarc from Wexford Town. Currently studying music at the University of Limerick, Alex is making a name for himself with his original songs and performs live on the show, sharing his passion and talent with listeners.

Diesmal: Atomkraftwerk auf dem Mond, Putin trifft Trump trifft Selenskyj, Jens Spahns Netzwerk, das Klima 2025, Giraffen, Mental Privacy, wer rechts wählt, externale Kosten, Sham Jaff zu Bolivien und Vermögenssteuer in Spanien. Mit einem Limerick von Jens Ohrenblicker.

Galway songwriter Jamie McIntyre has been riding the crest of a wave this past year with his 2024 summer single “Over Galway Town” becoming a viral smash hit amassing over 4 million streams on Spotify sitting amongst some of the world's biggest artists in the viral charts. Last year, he was selected by Gavin James to join him as support in Paris on his European tour as part of Three's City Stages initiative which also led to him working with Imelda May and performing at Electric Picnic, followed by performances with Liverpool songwriter Jamie Webster on his sold out shows at 3Olympia in Dublin and The Telegraph Building in Belfast. The success of “Over Galway Town” has seen his music reach to far flung places across the globe and shows no signs of slowing down. 2025 has continued that trajectory with McIntyre's debut Irish tour selling out shows in Dublin, Limerick and his hometown of Galway. His recent EP, “Chapter 23”, continues to grow his following with songs like “West is Home” and “Grá” quickly becoming fan favourites, amassing over 850k streams since its release. Jamie's single ‘Outside the city' seems to already be a fan favourite gaining over 250k streams in the first 2 months of release. And his single ‘Melbourne' also seems to be a fan favourite gaining over 200,000 in the first three weeks of release. Oileáin Árann is a song about leaving the place you are from and heading to the Aran islands in search of some peace from someone who has left you broken hearted. The song speaks about how I personally have gone onto better things since that person has left my life and realising whilst out on Oileáin Árann that there more to life than this person who didn't appreciate you as much as you thought they did or should.

Bernard is in our Limerick studio to spread some joy!

The €800 million Limerick Tunnel isn't due to revert to the State until 2041, but the private operator is already recording big returns. New figures show profits rose 10 percent last year to almost €12 million, after toll charges increased. That's prompted calls to ask, should motorists be paying less? Should toll costs be reduced? To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Ennis-based former IRHA President, Eugene Drennan.

Today, we talk about creativity—not as a luxury, but as a national strategy. Sheila Deegan is one of Ireland's leading cultural architects. Over three decades, she's shaped the artistic life of Limerick and helped reimagine the role of creativity in civic life. She now serves in the Creative Ireland Programme, a bold cross-government initiative that sees culture as a force for personal and national wellbeing. From children's creative freedom to climate action, from local festivals to cross-border partnerships, Creative Ireland asks a radical question: what happens when a country places imagination at the heart of public policy? Sheila Deegan joins me now to talk about that question—about culture, community, the role of art in a divided world, and what it means to build something lasting through the machinery of government."I left the local environment to pursue Creative Ireland because I really believe in this broader approach. Let's try not to silo things. Let's try and get people working collaboratively for the benefit of everybody, not just one program over the other. I really hope that young people can hold a sense of social justice as we move forward into a very complicated world. They need to remember that we're all just people and that we all just need each other, whether that's creatively or within the landscape or within the economics."Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

Today, we talk about creativity—not as a luxury, but as a national strategy. Sheila Deegan is one of Ireland's leading cultural architects. Over three decades, she's shaped the artistic life of Limerick and helped reimagine the role of creativity in civic life. She now serves in the Creative Ireland Programme, a bold cross-government initiative that sees culture as a force for personal and national wellbeing. From children's creative freedom to climate action, from local festivals to cross-border partnerships, Creative Ireland asks a radical question: what happens when a country places imagination at the heart of public policy? Sheila Deegan joins me now to talk about that question—about culture, community, the role of art in a divided world, and what it means to build something lasting through the machinery of government."I left the local environment to pursue Creative Ireland because I really believe in this broader approach. Let's try not to silo things. Let's try and get people working collaboratively for the benefit of everybody, not just one program over the other. I really hope that young people can hold a sense of social justice as we move forward into a very complicated world. They need to remember that we're all just people and that we all just need each other, whether that's creatively or within the landscape or within the economics."Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast