Scariff Bay Community Radio Podcasts SBCR

Local media this week 28th January 2024

Sponsored by Ruth Griffin Photography - Pat O’Brien, John S Kelly  and host Jim Collins discuss what’s in the papers and online concerning matters in Co Clare. We encourage you to support your local media, the Clare Champion, Clare Echo, and online the Clare Herald.  To send a message or comment  to the studio - Message or what’s app  on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

East Clare life - Simey Tuohy

Marie McNamara and Tom Bottcher chat to the local Feakle Legend that is Simey Tuohy. Simey is a craftsman and builder who completed his last house in 2023 at the youthful age of 98! As he now enters his 99th year in 2024 Simey talks about his long and varied life with many a story along the way and his secret to staying young at heart! East Clare Life is sponsored by James and David Corbett Agricultural Contractors Moynoe.

INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS Mícheál Lehane-

 RTÉ News Political Correspondent. The  Cahersiveen native, spoke to Daragh and Pat about growing up in Kerry, his career in print media and TV- including his role as Political Correspondent for RTÉ News in which he was appointed in 2017.  Mícheál also discusses some  political stories that were top headlines in recent months as well as taking a look to The upcoming euro and Council elections in June and discussing the possibility of a general election in the near or distant future. 

Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle on 20th January 2024  Hosted by  Daragh Leamy and Pat Talty.  Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what’s app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS - PJ McNamara and Bonnie Boyle

 told us about their visit to the west bank in 2022 and their observations there. Bonnie also talked about her ongoing film projects. 

Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle on 13th January 2024  Hosted by  John S Kelly and Jim Collins. Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what’s app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

Around the Parishes 20th January 2024 -TUAMGRANEY

 This week Host Jim Collins goes to visit Mary Coffey for all the news from Tuamgraney.  Fr Ciaran Blake is new to the parish and is already actively involved in parish activities, there is enhanced public transport passing through the village.  East Clare Harriers celebrate 40 years and a recent tractor run from Bodyke in aid of Raheen hospital. East Clare trading post have moved a few hundred yards,   This and much more  on around the parishes which is sponsored by Tom Collins engineering.

INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS - Pat McNamara

from the Tulla Drama Group, came in to the studio live to discuss ‘A Witness for the Prosecution’ which will be performed by the group from the 7th-10th of February in the Tulla Courthouse for what will be a great night to remember! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003559371359 

Tickets can be purchased from Monday the 5th-7th of February at the Courthouse, Tulla between 10am to 12pm or phone Siobhán on 087 2356124 to reserve tickets  

Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle on 20th January 2024  Hosted by  Daragh Leamy and Pat Talty.  Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what’s app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS - Cillian Griffey

 Local Link Transport Operations Co-Ordinator for Clare came in to studio to talk about the recent announcement of the new Ennis to Miltown Malbay Route as well and new ly added routes and plans for future projects for Local Link Bus routes in East Clare.  https://www.locallinklc.ie/

Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle on 20th January 2024  Hosted by  Daragh Leamy and Pat Talty.  Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what’s app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS Mary O’Halloran

- has been involved in Comhaltas at branch, county, provincial and national level and currently hold the position of vice-chair of the Munster Council. She spoke to Daragh about her interest in Traditional music and much more. Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle on 20th January 2024  Hosted by  Daragh Leamy and Pat Talty.  Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what’s app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com