Live95 Limerick Today Podcasts

Anne-Marie is joined by Graham Byrnes of CPL recruitment, Kathryn Hayes, Lecturer and Course Director of Journalism at UL and Leah McMahon, Financial Planner at Castle Capital to take a look back on the week's biggest stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live95's Luke Liddy, soccer correspondent Mike Ahern and general manager of Ballyneety Golf Club, John Leamy, join Anne-Marie to take a look at the sporting highlights of the weekend ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Jones from VOICE Ireland tells Anne-Marie all about the Picker Pals programme, which combines storytelling, adventure and litter picking to teach primary school pupils about caring for their local environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Carey from Steamboat Records chats with Anne-Marie about how music can improve your mood, and we take a look at some Limerick people's favourite songs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Gleeson, guidance counsellor at Arts Galríos in Limerick, chats with Anne-Marie about the stress of receiving Leaving Cert results and shares advice for any students not happy with their results Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Communities across Limerick have been working tirelessly to make their areas the best they can be, and the top five have been selected to showcase all the improvements they’ve made.The following community representatives join the show: John Hardiman from Castleconnell Tidy Towns and Newcastle West Tidy Towns’ own Vicki Nash, Ben O’Sullivan from Kilmallock Tidy Towns, Patrickswell Tidy Towns' own Sam Milburn and Patricia Ryan from Croom Tidy Towns.Image via Limerick City & County Council Going for Gold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One in three young people in Ireland knows someone living with dementia.And with young-onset dementia affecting people under 65, the Alzheimer Society of Ireland wants more students to understand the illness and how to communicate with people living with dementia.Alison McCarthy Adhikari, National Activities Coordinator with the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, joins Limerick Today for more information.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Teachers' Union of Ireland (TUI) has said that the retention of teachers within the system is now "as big a challenge as initial recruitment".But what about the work the Department of Education has done to try make teaching more attractive, like granting faster permanent status and increasing starting pay?Assistant principal at St. Munchin's College in Limerick, Eric Nelligan, joins Limerick Today for more.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Earlier this year, Grace's Law came into effect. It bans the use of scrambler bikes and quad bikes in all public places.  It was named in memory of Grace Lynch, a 16-year-old girl from Dublin who was tragically killed after being struck by an illegal scrambler bike in Finglas in January.  The family campaigned for the law, and they are now making an appeal to Limerick and other local authorities. We hear from Martin Lynch, Grace's Dad, and Limerick Cllr Sarah Kiely.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick suicide watch (LSW) has just won the Voluntary Service of the Year award 2026 at Saturday night's National Blue Light Awards.Emma Mullane, public relations officer with LSW and Yvonne Cook, Chairperson of LSW, joined Limerick Today to tell us all about this fantastic achievement.Image via Limerick Suicide Watch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The cost of on-campus accommodation at the University of Limerick is set to increase for the coming academic year.UL says fees will rise by an average of 1.35%, with rooms now costing between just under €5,500 and more than €8,000 for the academic year, depending on the accommodation.UL Students’ Union President Eva McCormack joins Limerick Today for more.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's TV and film recommendations with Aisling, Caleb and Kate.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patients and families are paying more than 1.4 million a year to park at University Hospital Limerick. Sinn Féin TD Mars Quinlivan is calling for hospital parking charges to be phased out, arguing people shouldn't have to pay when they're visiting loved ones or attending hospital for treatment.John Wall is a patient advocate living here in the Midwest with stage four cancer, and he joins us now to discuss this further.Image via Live 95 Picture Library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The closure of clothes banks has taken place all across Limerick. The council has claimed that some were moved because they were on private property. Councillors have said they’ve been closed because the services were being abused and some have claimed they were poorly managed.Labour Cllr Joe Leddin and FF Cllr Bridie Collins join Limerick Today to talk about the council’s decision.Image via Live 95 picture library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Irish Cancer Society-funded research study has revealed that many prostate cancer patients and their partners were unprepared for the impact of treatment on their sexual function. Martin Sweeney, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2015, joins Limerick Today.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GAA is such a big part of the Limerick identity; we’re bringing it around the world. Westfield’s own Ruaidhrí O’Conaill is living in Argentina, working in their Colegio Limerick school and teaching students about Irish culture and GAA.Ruaidhrí joins Limerick Today.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We heard recently on the show from Minister Patrick O’Donovan about the plan for a State-led commemoration for the 100th anniversary of the Dromcollogher cinema disaster, and it will be held on Saturday, 5 September 2026 The Dromcollogher26 Group is making significant progress on several projects, including the Memorial Walk, restoration of the communal grave, a commemorative publication, and a range of cultural and community events leading up to the state-led commemoration. Gerry Keyes from Dromcollogher 26 joins the programme.Image via Live95's photo library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The good weather is continuing with flying colours, and while we might all be happy to top up our tans, Limerick farmers aren’t as delighted to see the sunshine.Limerick IFA Chairwoman Louise Crowley joins the show to discuss how farmers are reacting to the warm spell.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A local campaigner who secured an apology from University Hospital Limerick over his late father’s care has been writing about his experience.Mike Daly in Limerick City made history by successfully securing a second inquest into the passing of his father, Mike Daly Snr. The initial 2012 inquest ruled the death as natural causes due to cardiac failure, but a groundbreaking fresh inquiry was ordered and heard in 2023, and a verdict of medical misadventure was recorded. Following High Court action against the HSE in 2024, UHL issued a formal letter to Mr Daly’s widow, Mary, admitting liability and apologising unreservedly for the "hurt, stress, and upset caused”Mike joined the programme.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live95's Lauren Beirne chats with Limerick SF TD Maurice Quinlivan about the calls to phase out parking charges at University Hospital Limerick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Threshold’s Limerick regional adviser, Jasmine Ryan, joins Anne-Marie to discuss the increase in on-campus accommodation rental fees in universities across the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anne-Marie is joined by Limerick Leader's Nick Rabbits, former Munster rugby player, Gerry Casey and friend of the show, Maggie Jardine for our weekly coffee break panel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anne-Marie is joined by Live95's Luke Liddy, Mike Ahern and Limerick rugby star, Chloe Pearse, for our weekly sports chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew McNamara, a Limerick personal trainer and endurance athlete, has recently set up a free run club with no experience or training required.Iron Miles Run Club meets every Saturday at 10 am at the Living Bridge at the University of Limerick,Live95’s Aisling Shanahan asked Andrew what Iron Miles is all about…Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pauline McDonogh from the Regional Waste Management Office discusses how we can all play a part in reducing our waste and engaging in the circular economy.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you a student or a parent of students who are getting ready for their sixth year and the dreaded Leaving Cert?Well, Julie O’Connor of Synergy Careers here in the Mid West is hosting free webinars on all things careers, course choices and organisational skills from Monday, August 31st.Julie joins Limerick Today.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cocaine usage is increasingly prevalent among Limerick women, yet coming forward for treatment can be particularly challenging due to societal judgment, issues over child custody and internalised shame. Coolmine Addiction Treatment Centre says these changing drug use trends reveal a demand for greater rehabilitation services here in Limerick.Coolmine CEO, Pauline McKeown, joins Limerick Today.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now, we all know how important minding our mental health can be, but it can be quite difficult to find that right person to lean on.Well, Limerick lady Erin Moore has recently started her own counselling practice called Grá & Solas, the Irish for love and light.She graduated from the Irish College of Humanities and Applied Sciences with a degree in counselling and psychotherapy.Erin joins Limerick Today.Image via Grá & Solas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Asthma is something that affects hundreds of thousands of people across Ireland, but behind the statistics are families dealing with the reality of managing the condition every single day.New research from the Asthma Society of Ireland has found that almost one in ten parents say their child has gone without prescribed asthma medication because of financial pressure.The Society is now calling for free MART inhalers to be introduced for children aged 12 to 17, saying the cost of treatment can be a significant burden on families.One Limerick parent who knows that reality all too well is Michelle Cusack Sexton, whose daughter Gemma has asthma and had a severe asthma attack. Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are more than 370 children currently living in emergency accommodation across Limerick and Clare.And with the summer holidays underway, Focus Ireland is warning that homelessness can mean children missing out on some of the basic experiences of childhood, from having friends over to play, to summer camps, and simply having somewhere stable to call home.Leading psychologist Dr Sharon Lambert and Patrice Kelleher from Focus Ireland’s Childers Road Family Initiative in Limerick join the show.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick's popular riverfront venue House Limerick on Howley's Quay has closed after nearly a decade in business.Joint receivers from Interpath confirmed yesterday that the closure came after the business continued to operate at a loss, despite ongoing efforts to secure its future amid rising costs.A sale contract has already been signed with a new property group, which is currently considering redevelopment options.Chief Economist at the Limerick Chamber, Sean Golden, spoke to Live 95’s Tara Byrne…Image via House Limerick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Dubai has long been sold as the place where the opportunities are endless, the money is good, and the lifestyle is better.But one Limerick man who has spent the last eight years living and working there says that picture is now badly out of date, the easy years are over, and Dubai has become a much more serious place to do business.Aidan O’Brien, a high-performance coach and business speaker working with CEOs and business leaders in Limerick, joins the programme. Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI is getting more powerful, but what happens when it stops doing what its creators told it to do?OpenAI says one of its most advanced AI models went rogue during a security test, escaping a controlled environment, accessing the internet and ultimately breaking into the infrastructure of another AI company.Dr Martin Cuneen from the University of Limerick joins the show to explain how concerning an AI system is that can effectively hack its way out of the box...Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick DJ and producer Lee James has had a pretty big couple of years since we last spoke to him on the programme.He's got new music out, his tracks have continued to make their way onto some very big platforms, and he recently found himself at the Love Island final after his music featured on the showJames tells us all about it on Limerick Today.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look back at the weekend in sport with Mike Aherne and Mal Keaveney.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over 100 cyclists have completed a gruelling 600 km cycle around Munster to raise funds and awareness for the Munster branch of Down Syndrome Ireland.The cyclists finished up on Sunday on St. Patrick's Hill in Cork, with sore legs, but a great sense of achievement and pride. Live 95’s Tara Byrne spoke to some of the cyclists during their stop in Limerick.Image via Tour De Munster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Skateboarders from across Ireland descended upon Mount Kenneth Skate Park just across the road from us here at the station for the All-Ireland Skateboarding Championships over the weekend. The event first took place here in Limerick in 2010 and has since then grown into one of Ireland's biggest skateboarding events. Live 95's Tara Byrne and Kate Kennedy spoke to some of the teams and participants at the event.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Limerick schools, businesses and community groups are being encouraged to put their environmental projects forward for this year’s Repak Resource Awards.And one Limerick school already knows what it’s like to come out on top, with Castletroy College, which won the Battery and WEEE Champion Award last year after its students collected more than 12 tonnes of e-waste and batteries.John Keehan from Castletroy College joins the show to tell us about that project and why other Limerick organisations should consider entering this year.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s a spectacular show in the sky this week, with the Moon set to pass directly in front of the Sun.It will be visible on Wednesday, August 12th, across Ireland from around 6.10 pm, with the maximum eclipse coming just after 7 pm. And while we won't get totality, it will be a very deep partial eclipse with up to 97% of the Sun covered in parts of the west.Dave Moore, editor of Astronomy Ireland magazine, joins the programme.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK influencer Molly-Mae Hague has been praised by parents for her honesty after opening up about her three-year-old daughter Bambi going through an “aggressive era”, including incidents of biting and physical behaviour. It has sparked a wider conversation about how common these behaviours are in young children and how parents can best respond. Olywyn Moran, founder and CEO of Cogni Kids, joins the show.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back-to-school season is proving more expensive than ever for many families, with new research from Barnardos showing parents of secondary school students are now spending an average of €450 on digital devices alone. The charity says the growing cost is putting huge financial pressure on families.  Assistant Principal at St. Munchin's College in Limerick, Eric Nelligan, joins Limerick Today to give his views...Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's coffee break chat with Anna Gibson Steel, Sarah Coleman and Sean Lally.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look ahead to the weekend in sport with Mike Aherne, Mal Keaveney and John Keogh.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journaling has gained more popularity online lately, with New York Times best-selling author Jennette McCurdy announcing the release of her guided journal, including prompts.To share their relationship with journaling is, friend of the show, Jen Ronan and Limerick Mindset Movement Coach, Sarah Quinn.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of Limerick's well-known landmarks has stood proudly in the city for more than 160 years, but now there's a growing campaign to restore Tait's Clock after years of disrepair. Heritage group An Taisce Limerick says the historic monument has been neglected for too long and is calling on the local authority to carry out urgent restoration works.Seán McIlfatrick, Chair of An Taisce Limerick joins the programmeImage via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kraków Celtic Festival will be running from the 4th to the 6th of September, celebrating all things Irish and Celtic music, dance, and culture.Two musicians attending the festival, Paddy Mulcahy, from Lehinch and Aisling NicUilleagoid, from West Limerick and from the band Los Paddys joined Limerick Today this morning.Image via Los Paddys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Going for Gold is back for another year, recognising the volunteers who go above and beyond to make their communities cleaner, greener and more welcoming.Voting opens today at 12 noon on the Live95 website, where you'll be able to help decide this year's shortlist of five community groups. Kate Janeczek, Environment Strategy Officer with Limerick City and County Council, and Ber Hurley from Kilmallock Tidy Towns, one of last year's Going for Gold winners join Limerick Today for more.Image via Limerick City & County Council Going for Gold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Traditional games, emerging sports and cultural performances from right across Europe are coming to Limerick this weekend as the city hosts the European Sport for All Games. Pat Quigley, Active Cities Officer with Limerick Sports Partnership and Event Organiser for the games, and Tracy Maheedy, Programme Manager with Limerick Sports Partnership, join the programme to tell us more.Image via Limerick Sports Partnership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's viewing recommendations with Aisling, Caleb and Emma.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.