June marks National Fostering Awareness Month- we hear from a Limerick foster carer.

This week's coffee break chat with Jennifer Moran Stritch, Karen Fitzgibbon and David Hurley

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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The weekend ahead in sport, Luke Liddy Mike Aherne and Gary Howie have more

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

Summer Proms at The University Concert Hall Limerick

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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Limerick swimmer Ian Gilvarry takes on the Special Olympics Ireland

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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Limerick novenas get underway

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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.