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06/24/2019

As We Like It: Episode 1 - Infancy

‘As We Like It’ is a radio series that explores the seven stages of life according to Shakespeare’s quote from ‘As You Like It’ - "All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages." The first stage of life – Infancy. In this program we explore the miracle of birth and the development of the infant. We hear from Professor Ray O’Sullivan Consultant Obstetrician at St Luke’s Hospital, Psychotherapist Mark Redmond, Doula, Gentle Birth Instructor and Baby Massage Therapist Eilis Walklett, Jo Scobie, Sonographer with the Women’s Health Clinic Kilkenny, The Ryan Family whose mother was a midwife in Carlow in the 1950 up to the late 1980s and some of the mothers who attend Cuidiu Kilkenny.Produced by Monica Hayes with the support of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland under the television license fee.
07/01/2019

As We Like It: Episode 2 - Schoolboy

‘As We Like It’ is a radio series that explores the seven stages of life according to Shakespeare’s quote from ‘As You Like It’ - "All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages." In the second program in our ‘As We Like It’ series we feature the second stage ‘Schoolboy’. Sit back and relax while you listen to people’s memories of school, current school experiences, teacher’s thoughts on education and learning and the transition into teenage life. Contributions from Psychotherapist Mark Redmond , Druid Eimear Burke, Forest School Facilitator Maura Brennan , former Ballyhale National School principal Joe Dunphy and Guidance Counsellor at Tyndall College Gemma Lawlor. Produced by Monica Hayes with the support of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland under the television license fee.
08/12/2019

Bridge Street Will Be

It’s 2015 and Bridge Street in Callan Co Kilkenny is full of nothing only empty shops. Dirt from passing traffic has caked to the windows, the shop fronts are rotting and the once colourful street that bustled with activity and economic vibrancy has lapsed into a ghostly monument to a dim past. But from decay and ruin will come new life and creativity. A street theatre event will aim to immerse people into the past through installations inspired by collected stories and through this interactive experience stimulate a shared dream of a brighter future for Bridge Street. This radio documentary charts the progress of the Equinox Theatre Group in Callan as they collect and collate some of the old stories associated with the street. From these stories, they, in conjunction with Devious Theatre Group in Kilkenny and Trasna Productions, will devise a massive live theatre event that will be presented to the people during the Abhainn Ri Festival 2015. How will it go? What will be the challenges along the way? Produced by Monica Hayes for KCLR, Bridge Street Will Be was supported by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland through the television license fee.
01/13/2020

#025: The Bottom Line - #careerskilkenny, Attitudes in Business & Sustainable Changes in Business

Welcome to the first edition of The Bottom Line on KCLR for 2020! In the run up to Christmas on The Bottom Line on KCLR we spoke to a number of people involved in #careerskilkenny, the event was designed to bring together people at Christmas who may be living away from home and who are interested in a job in Kilkenny. The event took place on December 28th in the Medieval Mile Museum in Kilkenny and over 1000 people came along to meet the over 20 leading local companies that were taking part. To get first-hand feedback from one of the companies involved, John Purcell spoke with Padraic Tracey, HR Specialist with the Asgard Group about their experience at #careerskilkenny as well as to provide us with further insight into what the Asgard Group does. Starting into the New Year many people in business turn to the challenges for the year ahead, with that in mind, John spoke with Wexford based business consultant Blaise Brosnan who works with many successful companies in Carlow & Kilkenny and who is credited with making a real difference to the lives of many entrepreneurs in terms of assisting clarity of purpose, focus and progress. Climate change continues to be topical and is an area where businesses are constantly evolving to become more environmentally friendly and operate in a sustainable way. This week John spoke with Michael Connolly of local business Connolly’s Supervalu in Bagenalstown who are investing in a series of store energy upgrades all as part of their efforts to reduce harmful impacts on the environment.
05/30/2021 · Bonus

Bonus: Xuemei Germaine, MicroGen Biotech - EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Finalist 2021 -Emerging Category

Xuemei Germaine, CEO and Founder of Carlow based MicroGen Biotech spoke with John about her organisation, the work they do and what it means to be named as one of the 24 finalists in this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.
10/02/2021 · Bonus

Bonus: National Women's Enterprise Day 2021

Now in it's 15th year, National Women's Enterprise Day took place online in early October and "Leading Lights" Kay Lyng of K Kajoux Jewels and Caitriona Cullen of Cullen Nurseries spoke with John about the event and owning and running their own businesses.
03/13/2021

#081:The Bottom Line –Business News from the Week, Covid 19- Rapid Antigen Self Testing, New Italian Grocery & Coffee Shop & “Twenty Questions”

On the programme this week, John was joined by Sam Matthews, Editor of The Kilkenny People to discuss some of the business stories from the past week, from the good news that Carlow and Kilkenny are to receive funding for the Abbey Quarter project, streetscapes in Kilkenny and Project Carlow 2040, to Fraud Awareness Week and the University in the South East. Linda Nolan, Managing Director of MyBio Ltd a Life Sciences company based in Kilkenny City spoke with John about her organisation and the work they do as well as discussing the pandemic, the role of Covid-19 rapid antigen self-testing in the fight to curb the spread of the virus and how MyBio Ltd. is hoping to have testing kits on shelves by April. Our new feature "Twenty Questions" kicked off this week, the aim of which is to get know the people behind the businesses and organisations in our communities. This week joining John for Twenty Questions was Declan Doyle, Vice President for Development & Research at Institute of Technology Carlow. Giuseppe & Bruna Liga opened their Italian Grocery & Coffee Shop, La Bottega on James Street, Kilkenny on the days leading up to Christmas, this week Bruna & Giuseppe joined John to chat about their decision to open their shop in Kilkenny and how business has been so far. With thanks to O’Neill Foley, Produced by Deirdre Dromey. To contact the show, email: thebottomline@kclr96fm.com
10/28/2019 · Bonus

The Bottom Line Special - Amplitude 2019 - Precision Agri & Future Health

The Bottom Line Special - Amplitude 2019 - Precision Agri & Future Health Amplitude is an annual conference led by the Technology Transfer Offices of Waterford Institute of Technology and Institute of Technology Carlow with the support of EI Technology Gateways and Research Centres.The goal of Amplitude is to support industry and help them understand the impact of research on their business/industries/sectors. This is the second part of our four part Amplitude Bottom Line Special & in advance of the Amplitude Conference which takes place in the Lyrath Estate Hotel on November 6th we’ll be talking about exciting developments in the health and pharmaceutical sector as well as ground breaking developments in Smart Agriculture all taking place in the Innovation Centres in our local IT’s. John Purcell chats with Steven Davy Research Unit Manager in TSSG, Niall O’Reilly Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway Manager for PMBRC Research Centre in WIT and Frances Cleary, Mobile Ecosystem & Pervasive Sensing Unit Manager, TSSG For full list of speakers, schedule or to book tickets log onto www.amplitude.ie
05/18/2022 · Bonus

Bonus: Kilkenny Based Tabletop Gaming Accessories Company.

Dakota Irish, a tabletop gaming accessories company founded by North Dakota native Luke McIntosh, grew out of a passion for the fantasy game Dungeons and Dragons. The company which began in Graiguenamanagh, export their products all over the world and have recently expanded. Founder, Luke McIntosh joined John to tell him more about the business and how it began.
10/08/2025

September 3, 1967: The Black & Amber Tide Turns - Part 4, The Legacy

Part 4 of 4. Former Kilkenny captain and five-time All-Ireland senior hurling winner with the Cats, Michael Fennelly takes a walk back through one of the biggest games in Kilkenny's coloured hurling history - the 1967 All-Ireland senior hurling championship final, the day the black and amber tide turned as Kilkenny overcame Tipperary in what would prove to be a watershed moment for the county.

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As We Like It: Episode 1 - Infancy

As We Like It: Episode 2 - Schoolboy

Bridge Street Will Be

#025: The Bottom Line - #careerskilkenny, Attitudes in Business & Sustainable Changes in Business

Bonus: Xuemei Germaine, MicroGen Biotech - EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Finalist 2021 -Emerging Category

Bonus: National Women's Enterprise Day 2021

#081:The Bottom Line –Business News from the Week, Covid 19- Rapid Antigen Self Testing, New Italian Grocery & Coffee Shop & “Twenty Questions”

The Bottom Line Special - Amplitude 2019 - Precision Agri & Future Health

Bonus: Kilkenny Based Tabletop Gaming Accessories Company.

September 3, 1967: The Black & Amber Tide Turns - Part 4, The Legacy

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