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July marks Limerick’s Pride month, and while this should be a happy occasion that promotes a sense of community and belonging, the opposite still seems to be the case.Labour TD for Limerick City and County, Conor Sheehan, raised the issue of trolling and judgment that is still being targeted at members of the LGBTQ+ community.He joined Limerick Today to give his insight.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick’s Dyno-Rod plumbing is scouring the county in search of the best public loo. The competition originally ran back in 1992 and was won by Slieve Russell Hotel in Cavan, but now, over three decades later, the title is back up for grabs.  Paul Crowley, Operations Director at Dyno-Rod, joined the show for more.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's coffee break chat with Maria McGrath, Valerie Murphy and Pat Browne .Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look ahead to the weekend in sport with Luke Liddy, Tom Savage and Mike Aherne.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Male domestic abuse and coercive control are all too common, so we started digging to see what support is available in Limerick and Live 95's. Tara Byrne was doing a bit of searching and says currently there isn't any dedicated service and she found the closest regional service is in Cork. She spoke to Marie Claire from OSS Cork about what they're seeing on the ground there.Anne Marie Geraghty also spoke to Andrea McDermott, Clinical Manager of Men's Aid, a national service for men experiencing domestic abuse to get her thoughts on the issue.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Limerick Post was marked with a civic reception last week to celebrate its 40 years in business.The Post has covered all the different sides of Limerick in those years and has remained dedicated to being free to the community. Will Ryan, Editor and Publisher of the Post joins the show to tell us more.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new exhibition in Limerick City is looking to move art from white-walled galleries and into the heart of a local pub. The Glen Tavern on Glentworth Street is hosting "Seomra Comra" featuring monthly showcases from different resident artists. Live 95's Tara Byrne spoke to Carl Doran and Sean Healey of Fun Limerick Productions about the idea.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Each county will be paired with a European country, and Limerick has been paired with Europe’s largest economy, Germany.Over the next six months, Limerick will see international conferences at UL, TUS, and Mary I, alongside cultural events supported by the Shannon Foynes Port, Hunt Museum and the German Embassy. So what does this role actually mean for Irish citizens, and what benefits will the presidency bring to the country? To explain, we’re joined on the line by Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's TV Panel with Anne Marie, Trevor and Aisling.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're looking into the world of fashion and colour analysis which begs the question, do the colours we wear shape our emotions or do our moods dictate what we pull out of the wardrobe?Limerick woman, Fiona Doyle, stylist, consultant and the brains behind a brand new Irish women's wear and accessories label called, Fidoro joins the show to tell us all about her Limerick business.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick councillor Elisa O’Donovan has expressed serious concern over the continued lengthy waiting times for orthodontic treatment in the Mid West, warning that families are still facing delays of up to four years despite repeated commitments to improve services.Live95’s Aisling Shanahan sat down with Elisa, and she started by asking her how many people in Limerick are waiting on orthodontic treatment.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

National housing charity Threshold has just launched its annual report, revealing that a staggering one-third of new cases involve renters facing eviction notices. We want to see what this looks like on the ground here in Limerick. Megan Kenny, National Casework Manager at Threshold, has more.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, we all know that nurses and midwives are the backbone of society.Yet, across Limerick, these frontliners are facing Unsafe Staffing Levels, which in turn is compromising patient safety.And today, the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) will gather at lunchtime outside the University Maternity Hospital, Limerick, in protest.Joining me now on the line is Mary Fogarty (INMO), Assistant Director for Industrial Relations for the Midwest.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Single women are happier, according to Limerick-led research.TUS Moylish sociology Professor Karen Sugrue says the information comes at a time when almost half the population of every country in the global north are now single.Live95's Lauren Beirne spoke to the professor to learn moreImage via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke Liddy, Mike Aherne and Mal Keaveney discuss Limerick's historic win over the weekend and the FIFA World Cup.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now, we are all fairly tired in the studio this morning after being serenaded by the King of romance last night in Thomond Park.Live95's Aisling Shanahan and Tara Byrne joined Anne Marie Geraghty to have a quick chat about the weekend in general, how the concerts were, and, more importantly, the atmosphere.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As temperatures rose this week, it can become very difficult to work, especially for those in poorly ventilated offices, warehouses, kitchens, and construction sites.So how are workers supposed to cope in this extreme heat, and what measures need to be put into place as Climate Change continues to impact our day-to-day lives?This week, Labour have called for legally defined maximum workplace temperature limits, and Moira Grassick, of Peninsula Ireland, joined the show to tell us more.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new report from Women’s Aid has revealed a record high in domestic abuse in Ireland.Last year, over 62,000 disclosures of abuse against women and children were made, a 33% increase on the previous year.Denise Dunne from Adapt Limerick joined the show for more.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There will be a trifecta of headlining acts this weekend in Thomand Park Stadium.Lewis Capaldi will kick it all off tonight, Florence and the Machine on Saturday, and Michael Bublé will wrap it all up on Sunday night.Live95's Aisling Shanahan has all the tips if you are heading to one of the gigs this weekend.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weekend in sport- A preview, with Luke Liddy, Mike Aherne and Mal Keaveney.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Friday's coffee break chat with Sinead Clohessy, Nicholas Howley and Godknows.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new suite of resources developed with members of the Traveller community across Limerick, Clare and North Tipperary has raised awareness about substance use.This collaboration highlights the family support services available to those whose loved ones are struggling with addiction. The initiative has been launched by the Traveller Regional Drug and Alcohol Network (TRDAN) Jim Finn, Chair of the Mid-West Regional Drugs Task Force, and Crystal Ward, who is from Killmallock and is a Traveller Community Healthcare Worker in East Limerick, joined the show this morning.Image via HSE MidWest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22-year-old Aideen Howard was crowned Miss Universe at the Bonnington Hotel in Dublin on Saturday night. Aideen has recently graduated from the University of Limerick after studying Marketing and French, and she also works as a model.Her main message is to spread confidence, and she hopes she can be someone young people can look up to. She spoke to Gillian on Limerick Today for more.Image via Miss Universe Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New research from the University of Limerick is exploring the NEEDS project, which stands for Negotiating the Essentials for Education in Democratic Societies, and is looking at how student-led learning can transform the Junior Cycle experience. Dr John O'Reilly, Associate Professor at UL's School of Education and Principal Investigator on the NEEDS project, and Éabha Hughes, the PhD researcher leading the ongoing work with schools involved in the programme, join Limerick Today.Image via NeedsIreland.eu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's TV and film recommendations with Anne Marie, Tara and Trevor.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest Daft .ie house price report shows that while property price growth is slowing down in urban areas, inflation remains high in rural areas.In Munster, second-hand housing supply has dropped 66% below pre-pandemic levels.Pat Dooley of REA Dooley Auctioneers joined the show for more information.Image via REA Dooley Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As temperatures skyrocket around the country this week, we must stay mindful of the amount of water we are using.And Uisce Eireann are asking the people of Limerick to conserve. The appeal comes as almost a third of Irish people admit to being completely disengaged with water conservation.Live95’s Aisling Shanahan spoke to Mairead Conlon, Asset Strategy Senior Manager at Uisce Eireann, to explain the reason for this appeal.Image via Uisce Éireann. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Public transport has been expanding across Limerick in recent years and the new 310 bus route has been welcomed by many residents in the growing Singland and Bloodmill road areas. But there's now a call to make sure that older communities are not left behind with concerns that residents in areas like Castletroy View still don't have access to nearby bus services.Fine Gael Councillor Sarah Kiley says adding extra stops could make a huge difference for the older residents and encourage more people to leave the car at home and she joined the Limerick Today show for more.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While many of us might be delighted to see a proper spell of summer weather, there is a serious side to this week's heat. Met Eireann has issued a status yellow high temperature warning for Ireland, with temperatures expected to climb well into the high 20s, possibly even reaching 31 degrees by Thursday. It's a short but intense burst of heat and experts are reminding people to take precautions. Live95's Anne-Marie has more.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 An AI for Good Discovery Day hosted by Rethink Ireland is taking place in The Strand Hotel this Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm.The event is a free, hands-on workshop designed for nonprofits, social enterprises, and community organisations curious about AI. Tanja Buwalda, who is Business Development Director at Rethink Ireland joined Gillian for more.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To try and combat the amount of inappropriate content online, CyberSafeKids and Irish Internet Hotline have launched an online Intimate Image Abuse campaign after a 66% surge in reports in 2025.Philip Arneill, Head of Communications & Research at CyberSafeKids, and to give her views in the studio is Limerick mum Michelle Daly Hayes joined Gillian to give their views on the topic.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The wheels are in motion for this year’s Limerick Pride 2026, themed 'Pride in Our Community'The week-long festival runs from Monday, July 6, to Saturday, July 11 and will see a packed lineup of workshops, support groups, arts, and nightlife. This year's festivities will be extra special, following the announcement that Limerick and Clare will host EuroPride 2028.Live 95’s Tara Byrne spoke to co-chairs Isaac Hall Nixon and Lisa Daly and the drag queens at the launch.Image via Live95's photo library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a look back at the weekend in sport with Luke Liddy, Mike Aherne and Gary Howie.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New research from UL and the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has shown a substantial decline in concussion and injury rates amongst rugby players ever since the legal tackle height was lowered across the amateur game.While there was a sharp decline in concussion rates in men's and women's rugby, there was no significant change in concussion rates in schoolboy rugby players.Principal Research Investigators and UL Professors Tom Comyns and Professor Ian Kenny joined Gillian for more.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's coffee break chat with Jennifer Moran Stritch, Karen Fitzgibbon and David Hurley.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The weekend ahead in sport, Luke Liddy, Mike Aherne and Gary Howie have more.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick Summer Proms returns to University Concert Hall this weekend, bringing together three nights of music to mark the Summer Solstice.From the Irish Chamber Orchestra and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra to the spectacular sounds of the Defence Forces Bands and Pipes, the festival has become one of the highlights of Limerick’s cultural calendar.Live95’s Caleb Brennan had the chance to speak to UCH Director Sinéad Hope and Captain Ben Jacob of the Defence Forces about the Summer Proms and what was on offer.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Special Olympics Ireland Games get underway this week, with thousands of athletes from across the country competing after years of dedication and training.Among them is Limerick swimmer Ian Gilvarry, who will represent Team Munster in the pool. But Ian's impact stretches far beyond sport, having also raised thousands of euros for his local Special Olympics club through his own fundraising efforts.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For generations, the annual Redemptorist Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help has been a special moment in the Limerick calendar. This year, more than 5,000 people are expected through the doors of Mount St. Alphonsus each day. As the nine-day Novena gets underway from June 19th to June 27th.Fr. Brian Nolan, Rector of the Redemptorist in Limerick and Director of this year's Novena, joined Gillian to tell us more.Image via Redemptorist website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest research by Coimisiún na Meán have stated that Independent local radio in Ireland is at the top of a prestigious ranking for trust in the media.Michael Kelly, Chief Executive of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland, who represents Ireland’s 33 independent radio stations, joins Gillian to discuss these findings and the future of local radio.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Artificial intelligence is developing at a remarkable pace, but so too are concerns about how the technology can be misused.Today, the European Parliament voted to ban so-called AI "nudifier" tools, software designed to create fake nude or intimate images of real people without their consent.The measure was proposed by Independent MEP Michael McNamara, who joined Limerick Today to discuss what the new law means, why it was needed, and whether Europe is keeping pace with the rapid growth of AI.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our TV Panel with Trevor, Anne Marie and Caleb.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trevor Morrissey and his friend Mike O’Sullivan set off from County Cavan last week and are spending ten days canoeing and camping their way south, all while raising awareness and vital funds for people living with Parkinson’s.The challenge is particularly personal for Trevor, whose mother has lived with Parkinson’s for many years. He joins us now from the banks of the Shannon to tell us about the journey so far.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Limerick woman has told her harrowing realisation that she was one of the last people to interact with the famed English serial killer in the 1960s. Her story is one of many interesting true tales that are told in a book compiled by residents of Embury Close, sheltered housing in Adare. We had a couple of the organising committee with us in the studio on Monday, talking about the book, and it launched last evening. Live 95's Lauren Byrne has been speaking to Carmel Collins about her contribution.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The use of Tasers by Gardaí is set to expand to Limerick in the coming months after a pilot programme in Dublin, and Waterford was extended until the end of the year.But civil liberties groups have raised concerns, warning that Tasers could fundamentally change policing in Ireland and may not always be the safest response, particularly during mental health crises. To discuss the issue, Emily Williams, Policing and Justice Policy Officer with the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, joined Limerick Today.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick artist Nici Le Gear joined the show to chat about her artistic journey.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick boxer Lee Reeves is gearing up for the biggest fight of his career. He's well known locally for much more than his boxing through his charity work, his community work, his online presence and his reality TV work as well.He called into the studio to have a chat with Live 95's Luke LiddyImage via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Truly Irish has launched what it says is Ireland's first Bord Bia-certified rashers made without nitrites, replacing them with fruit and spice extracts instead.The farmer-owned company says it's responding to growing consumer demand for simpler, more natural ingredients. Sharon Reale, Commercial Director with Truly Irish, joined Gillian.Image via TrulyIrish.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Linda Hogan, a foster carer from Limerick, who knows first-hand the joy and challenges of opening her home to a child in need, and Dr Caroline Cullen, Regional Chief Officer with Tusla Midwest, joined the Limerick Today Show for more.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A review of the weekend in sport with Luke Liddy, Mike Aherne and Tom Clancy.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.