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40% of domestic septic tanks in Clare failed inspection last year, putting drinking water, wells and rivers at risk. The latest report from the Environmental Protection Agency shows 97 inspections were completed in this county in 2025, with 80% of those fixed at the end of the year. Only five other counties, namely Limerick City, Donegal, Cork, Galway and Wexford had higher failure rates last year. The EPA has found that between 2013 and 2025, 316 systems were deemed to have failed in this county. To discuss this further, Daragh Dolan was joined by the EPA Inspector, Lorcan Farrell. Photo (c) BrittaK via Canva.com

Maurice Quinlivan, Sinn Féin TD for Limerick City and Chairperson of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters, joins Joe to discuss the new safeguarding laws that he thinks are urgently needed to protect people with disabilities.Image via Live95's photo library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live95's Anne Marie Geraghty joins Joe to discuss the issue of dog dirt around Limerick City and County and how on-the-spot fines are increasing from €150 to €250 this September.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toby Goodwin, Behavioural Scientist with the Active Travel department at Limerick City & County Council join Joe to tell us about bike week across the county.Image via Live95's photo library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Labour Party have tabled a Bill that would ban no-fault evictions for three years. To discuss further Anton was Conor Sheehan Labour TD for Limerick City and the party's housing spokesperson.

The Labour Party have tabled a Bill that would ban no-fault evictions for three years. To discuss further Anton was Conor Sheehan Labour TD for Limerick City and the party's housing spokesperson.

Brendan Troy, head of economic and tourism development at Limerick City and County Council, tells us what we can expect from Riverfest.Image via Live95's photo library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil TD for Wicklow-Wexford and Conor Sheehan, Labour Party TD for Limerick City

Live95's Aisling Shanahan took to the streets of Limerick City to get people's views on the rise of fuel and energy costs.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest research by Switcher.ie has revealed the most affordable places for first-time buyers in Ireland. Our First Time Buyer Affordability Index 2026 shows the least and most attainable areas for joint buyers and sole buyers based on how long it would take to save for a deposit in each region. For housebuyers starting to save this year, our calculations estimate that gathering a deposit could take longer than in previous years. This is due to people saving less and property price rises of typically around 7% throughout 2025, although projections will change year on year due to market and seasonal fluctuations. The average time it takes for a couple to save for a mortgage deposit in Ireland is 7 years 2 months, up from 4 years 7 months last year. Cork, Galway and Meath first-time buyers see deposit saving times almost double. Longford is the most affordable place for first-time buyers, taking 2 years, 3 months to save for a deposit – up from one year, 7 months in 2025. Dún Laoghaire is the least affordable place and could take up to 21 years, 3 months to raise a down payment, which is similar to last year. Roscommon is most affordable for sole buyers. Saving for a deposit takes 3 years, 5 months. Whereas in Dún Laoghaire it could take a staggering 66 years, 5 months. Longford, Leitrim, Donegal, Roscommon, Mayo, Cavan, Clare, Limerick City, Offaly and Monaghan are the 10 most affordable regions. Dún Laoghaire, South Dublin, Galway City, Louth, Wicklow, Fingal, Dublin City, Meath, Kildare, and Cork County are the 10 least affordable places. 65% of Ireland's new builds were completed in the 10 most expensive regions during 2025, while the cheapest 10 areas only attracted 11% of new dwellings. This disadvantages first-time buyers who need to use Help to Buy schemes. Find out how your region ranks and see the full Index at Ireland's most affordable places for first time buyers. * Deposit saving calculations are based on median annual earnings, median property prices and household savings rates from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). For Joint Buyers Top 5 most affordable places for joint buyers Longford was the most affordable place for joint first-time buyers for the third year running. One of the cheapest places to buy a house, it would take just 2.3 years to save the minimum 10% deposit. Leitrim, Donegal, Mayo, and Roscommon joined Longford in the top five most affordable counties for home buyers. To save a deposit in the shortest time, buyers should look to one of these counties or others at the top of our Affordability Index. Couples earning the average salary in Leitrim could save for a mortgage deposit in two years and four months, in Donegal, Roscommon or Mayo, it could take two years and five months. Our research showed that the most affordable places for first-time buyers were not necessarily the areas with the lowest house prices. Although cheaper property prices help, having a comparably higher income makes your mortgage more affordable, and deposits take less time to save. The income-to-house price ratio was around 1 to 3 in these areas. Rank RPPI Region Median first time buyer house price Median annual earnings JOINT BUYERS Years to save 1 Longford €224,000 €38,857 2.3 2 Leitrim €245,000 €41,162 2.4 3 Donegal €225,000 €36,967 2.5 4 Roscommon €260,000 €42,150 2.5 5 Mayo €255,000 €40,657 2.5 Top 5 least affordable places for joint buyers Unsurprisingly, areas in and around Dublin were the most out of reach for first-time buyers, with Dún Laoghaire the least affordable place for both joint and sole buyers. Dún Laoghaire ranks as most out of reach for mortgage seekers, requiring a couple to save for a staggering 21 years and 3 months. South Dublin, Galway City, Louth and Wicklow follow at around 10 years, making them the most challenging regions for joint buyers. The income-to-house-price ratio of over 1:5 makes buying in these desirable areas an impossible dream, even for most dual-income households without a ma...

Our reporter Peter O'Connell travelled to Limerick City and Ballina in Co Tipperary to gauge local opinion on the pipline.

Gillian is joined by St Michael's Infant School Principal, Tracie Tobin, on her school not being included in the new DEIS Plus funding.Image via Live95's photo library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Fine Gael Councillor has called on Limerick City and County Council to consider drafting a byelaw, which would make all property owners responsible for footpaths adjacent to their premises. Anton was joined on the show by the Councillor in question, Stephen Keary, Limerick Fine Gael Councillor.

A Fine Gael Councillor has called on Limerick City and County Council to consider drafting a byelaw, which would make all property owners responsible for footpaths adjacent to their premises. Anton was joined on the show by the Councillor in question, Stephen Keary, Limerick Fine Gael Councillor.

Donal Ryan, Vet and owner of City Vet in Limerick City discusses the study conducted by the Royal Veterinary College in Britain.

Gillian is joined by Maurice Quinlivan, Sinn Féin TD for Limerick City, about the families in Limerick City who are facing eviction.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe is joined by Brendan Troy, Senior Executive Officer, Tourism, Enterprise and Trade at Limerick City and County Council, to talk about what's going on this St Patrick's Day Weekend.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe was joined by Julie McLaughlin, Executive Librarian with Limerick City and County Library Service for World Book Day.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live95s Nigel Dugdale chatted to people to get their views on new Gardai who are now working a regular beat in Limerick City Centre.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live95s Nigel Dugdale headed to "Annie's Place" in Limerick City to speak to Danielle and another service user.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe is joined by Sinead McDonnell, biodiversity officer at Limerick City and County Council, to ask the people of Limerick to help track local frogs.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kieran O'Donnell, Minister of State for Older People and Housing & Fine Gael TD for Limerick City and County /Darren O' Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East & Party Spokesperson on Education and Youth / Marie Sherlock, Labour TD for Dublin Central & Party Spokesperson on Health

Kieran O'Donnell, Minister of State for Older People and Housing & Fine Gael TD for Limerick City and County /Darren O' Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East & Party Spokesperson on Education and Youth / Marie Sherlock, Labour TD for Dublin Central & Party Spokesperson on Health

Joe is joined by Limerick City and County Council's executive archaeologist, Sarah McCutcheon, to discuss the medieval findings in Limerick's walls.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Sheehan, Labour TD for Limerick City & Neil McDonell, Chief Executive of ISME

Homeless services in Clare are under increasing pressure, with new figures showing more people than ever entering emergency accommodation. Alan Morrissey was joined by Shane Doody, Shannon Sinn Féin Local Area Representative and a frontline worker in homeless services, who has been strongly critical of how the system is operating in Clare. Shane believes the Homeless Action Team is not fit for purpose in its current form. “Clare County Council's Homeless Action team can be contacted between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. For any emergencies outside of these hours contact can be made with the Council's emergency number (0872599568) and advice and guidance regarding available supports will be offered. Clare County Council and Limerick City and County Council work together as part of the Mid West Region Homeless Team and currently are jointly finalising a new Homeless Action Plan for 2026 – 2030. This plan is strongly informed by projected needs for the next five years, both in terms of numbers, and services, including new and/or extended services as required. Input has been sought and received from Agencies which form the Mid West Regional Homeless Forum, and the experience of these agencies is invaluable in preparing for the future. The draft plan will be brought before Mid West Homeless Strategic Management Team, and SPCs of both Clare CC and Limerick CCC in coming months and subsequently will be put before the elected members of both Councils for consideration.” Image (c) plp609 from pcess609 via Canva

Joe is joined by Fianna Fail Minister of State and Limerick TD, Niall Collins, Labour TD for Limerick City, Conor Sheehan, to discuss the new rental legislation and much more. Image via Getty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week our Friday Forum was Neale Richmond TD, Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Fine Gael, Dublin-Rathdown, Conor Sheehan TD, Spokesperson on Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Labour, Limerick City and Sinéad O'Carroll, Editor, The Journal.

Live95's Nigel Dugdale attended a civic reception in the chambers of Limerick City and County Council to celebrate a Limerick leader and hurling legend, Declan Hannon.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musician and writer Denise Chaila joined The Last Word ahead of her upcoming show in Limerick City for St Brigid's Day, her first hometown performance in four years.Denise talks to Matt about her love for Limerick, why she stepped back from the limelight, and her return to performing.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Is staying in education causing our housing crisis? Should young people just be going straight into the world of work to make buying houses easier? Pat Kenny was joined by Ray Cooke, CEO of Ray Cooke Auctioneers and Conor Sheehan, Labour TD for Limerick City and Spokesperson on Housing, Local Government and Heritage, to debate.

Joe is joined by Helen Kenneally, Environment Awareness Officer from Limerick City and County Council, to discuss the circular cups initiative and its direct local benefits.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Clendennen, FG TD for Offaly, Conor Sheehan, Labour TD for Limerick City – and Housing Spokesperson, Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire and Tabitha Monahan, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent.

John Clendennen, FG TD for Offaly, Conor Sheehan, Labour TD for Limerick City – and Housing Spokesperson, Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire and Tabitha Monahan, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent.

The authority responsible for the Limerick to Scariff Greenway has pledged to bring all East Clare residents with it as it progresses the project. The 43-kilometre greenway, which will be carried out in five stages, is being delivered by Waterways Ireland in partnership with Clare County Council and Limerick City and County Council. Public consultation on the first section, which spans from Blackbridge to Errina Bridge, is set to take place in the first half of next year. Speaking after a presentation to Killaloe Municipal District, Waterways Ireland Western Regional Manager Brian Treacy says locals will have the opportunity to make contributions before any section goes to planning.

A Christmas Market that was proposed for Limerick City has been cancelled, that is despite plans being made throughout the year to open the market.To discuss this, Ciara Doherty is joined by the Mayor of Limerick, John Moran.

Limerick City and County Councils are set to list all pet-friendly businesses and establishments.Which begs the question, should more spaces be dog-friendly, and is there a point in which we should draw the line on this?Freelance Journalist Andrea Smith joins Jonathan Healy to discuss.

There are 147 patients without a bed at University Hospital Limerick today, which is just short of the record high of 150 from February of last year. This is according to the INMO report today.The latest HIQA inspection report from May 2024 found that University hospital Limerick had high patient numbers and overcrowding and warned: “The processes in place may not be fully sufficient to protect people who use the service from the risk of harm.”What needs to be done?Joining guest host Ciara Doherty to discuss is Conor Sheehan, Labour TD for Limerick City…

On this week's Atlantic Tales Pat Flynn meets members of Bunratty Search and Rescue, a voluntary group founded in 1981 in following a tragedy on the Shannon Estuary near Shannon Airport. The search, rescue and recovery unit covers a large area of the Shannon Estuary from Limerick City to Glin as well as the River Fergus Estuary.

The Mid-West Simon Community's Annual Fundraising Ball will take on Saturday, the 11th of October. Limerick Strand Hotel will be the venue for the event. For the second year in a row, the Ball will focus on raising funds for the Mid West Simon Social Grocery, a pioneering project designed to combat food poverty in Limerick City. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined on Monday's Morning Focus by the CEO Mid-West Simon Community, Niall Garvey.

Social housing plays a vital role for vulnerable households, but excessive concentration in certain locations risks repeating previous mistakes and undermining the creation of balanced, mixed-tenure neighbourhoods. We discuss this and more with Colm Lauder, Founding Partner at Lauder Teacher and Business Post contributor and Conor Sheehan, Labour Party Housing Spokesperson and TD for Limerick City.

In the heart of Limerick city sits a newly-built six storey landmark, offered as a gift by JP McManus to Limerick City and County Council. The billionaire businessman had a vision for an iconic tourist attraction in the southwest, offering a boost to the area and honouring Ireland's proud rugby tradition. The International Rugby Experience opened to great fanfare in May 2023, but was shuttered just 19 months later amid a bitter row between McManus and the local authority. The city's directly-elected mayor refused to take the gift. Now the red-bricked white elephant has become a metaphor for intractable local politics or a billionaire's vanity project, depending on who you ask. So what happened behind the scenes to collapse the scrum and what efforts are underway now to try and end the impasse? Limerick journalist and Irish Times contributor Brian Carroll tells the story of the ill-fated International Rugby Experience.Presented by Aideen Finnegan. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Friday Forum panel this morning was Ciarán Ahern TD, Spokesperson on Climate, Environment and Energy; Transport, Dublin South West, Labour , Senator Dee Ryan, Senator in Limerick City. Seanad Spokesperson on Further & Higher Education, Innovation, Research and Science. Former CEO of Limerick Chamber of Commerce. Sarah McGuinness, Political Correspondent, Irish Daily Mail.

It's claimed the people of Meelick won't stand for a proposed road closure on the Clare-Limerick border. In a joint project, both local authorities plan to close the Knockalisheen Road from Brennan's Cross to Hartigan's Villas for a four week period commencing on August 11th, to facilitate upgrades of the Northern Distributor Road. Clare County Council and Limerick City & County Council are accepting public submissions on the plans until August 5th. Cratloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat O'Gorman says there's a number of issues.

A MidWest Migrants Rights Association says there's been a significant escalation in incidents of racism, harassment and verbal abuse towards its service users in Clare. It follows an incident in Limerick City this week in which a migrant man in his 30's was hospitalised following an assault stemming from what Gardaí have confirmed to be "unfounded allegations". There are currently 985 International Protection Applicants living in Clare Doras CEO John Lannon says there's been a disproportionate number of reported hate incidents.

Colm Brophy, Fine Gael TD for Dublin South West and Minister of State in the Department of Justice / Conor Sheehan, Labour TD for Limerick City and the party's housing spokesperson / Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor of the Irish Examiner / Claire Scott, Political Correspondent with The Sunday Times

Limerick Sings – International Choral Festival takes place later this week. The non-competitive Choral Festival, which will run from this Friday-Sunday (6th-8th June), welcomes choirs of all traditions from across Ireland, Europe and the US. It aims to create unique opportunities for choirs to perform in multiple venues throughout Limerick City and the Mid-West Region, while also featuring internationally recognised choirs and choral directors, workshops, choral trails and more besides. One of the workshops will be given by M'ANAM. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by their Artistic Director, Michael McGlynn. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=556905256483179&set=a.556905229816515

Conor Sheehan, Labour TD for Limerick City, Housing spokesperson

Seán Golden, Chief Economist and Director of Policy at Limerick Chamber, discusses a new report highlighting housing shortages in the Mid West.

43 minutes of me walking around Limerick city and talking into a microphone about the history of a wall and how it's connected to 2pac ASMR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.