SBCR were delighted to welcome 7 of the 9 candidates contesting the local Elections for the Killaloe Municipal District where each candidate was given the opportunity to put forward their reasons why you should give them your vote of preference.

Questions for the candidates were sent in by local groups and community associations from our Broadcast Coverage area. The programme is introduced by our Station Manager Jim Collins and moderated by David Fleming. We thank all candidates who attended and participated. Remember voting takes place on Friday 7th of June and SBCR will be LIVE at the Count in Ennis on the 8th June to bring you all the news and results. Originally recorded on Tuesday 21st May and Broadcast on 25th May 2024

Sponsored by Ruth Griffin Photography - Pat O’Brien, David Fleming, 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

This programme was recorded live on Poetry Day Ireland Thursday April 25th in the Snug Pizzeria, Mountshannon and features Madge O’Callaghan, Patricia Moriarty reading the poems of Tif Eccles, Michael Durack and Gill Moses. Open mic poets were Nicki Griffin, Patricia Donnellan, Ruth Marshall and Róisín Bugler. Music was played by Lucy Thomas on clarinet.

Mountshannon Arts is supported by the Arts Council of Ireland and Clare County Council.

Originally broadcast Sunday 19th May 2024