Best 102fm Podcasts (2025)

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C&SI - Introducing The Way and asking How can I know God with John Quinn? - 9 Nov 2025 (S05E48) 1:00:00

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On this weeks podcast we introduce our listeners to the The Way - which is a new digital multimedia platform set up by the Irish Bishops’ Conference dedicated to sharing the Good News and the witness of the Catholic Church in Ireland. In part two, we share an interview from the The Way between John Quinn of Alpha Ireland and Wendy Grace asking the …

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C&SI - Introducing The Way and asking How can I know God with John Quinn? - 9 Nov 2025 (S05E48b) (podcast excerpt) 39:06

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On this weeks podcast excerpt we introduce our listeners to the The Way - which is a new digital multimedia platform set up by the Irish Bishops’ Conference dedicated to sharing the Good News and the witness of the Catholic Church in Ireland. In part two, we share an interview from the The Way between John Quinn of Alpha Ireland and Wendy Grace ask…

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C&SI - Reflections on memory and grief: an interview with Alice Taylor (Repeat) - 2 Nov 2025 (S05E47) 59:59

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On this week programme John and Shane take a visit back into the archive to an interview we did in 2015 with a very special guest, the Irish writer Alice Taylor. Alice spoke to us then about her reflections on memory and grief - important considerations during the month of November for many people. We have some our regular reflection on the weekly …

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C&SI - Reflections on memory and grief: an interview with Alice Taylor - 2 Nov 2025 (S05E47b) (Repeat) (Podcast excerpt) 45:13

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On this week programme John and Shane take a visit back into the archive to an interview we did in 2015 with a very special guest, the Irish writer Alice Taylor. Alice spoke to us then about her reflections on memory and grief - important considerations during the month of November for many people. Reflections on memory & grief: An Interview with A…

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C&SI - Irelands Pre-Synodal Assembly and what is happening next - 26 Oct 2025 (S05E46b) (podcast excerpt) 41:41

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On this weeks podcast John and Shane catch up with Julieann Moran, the General Secretary of the Irish Synodal Pathway to get an update on where things are with the Irish Synodal Process especially after the Pre-Synodal Assembly held in Kilkenny on the 18th October. Julieann takes us (briefly) through the process to date outlining the interaction of…

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C&SI - Irelands Pre-Synodal Assembly and what is happening next - 26 Oct 2025 (S05E46) 59:54

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On this weeks podcast John and Shane catch up with Julieann Moran, the General Secretary of the Irish Synodal Pathway to get an update on where things are with the Irish Synodal Process especially after the Pre-Synodal Assembly held in Kilkenny on the 18th October. We have a very quick run through the liturgical odds and ends on this weeks calendar…

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C&SI - Catching up with Bishop Brendan Leahy - 19 Oct 2025 (S05E45b) (podcast excerpt) 26:55

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On the weeks podcast excerpt the C&SI team are joined by Bishop Brendan Leahy of Limerick diocese for a catch up on Jubilee year, the recent Diocesan Assembly and the upcoming Parish Consultation Meetings across all the parishes of the diocese. Bishop Brendan shares with us some thoughts on how the Jubilee Year is going both across the diocese but …

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C&SI - Catching up with Bishop Brendan Leahy - 19 Oct 2025 (S05E45) 59:59

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On the weeks podcast the C&SI team are joined by Bishop Brendan Leahy of Limerick diocese for a catch up on Jubilee year, the recent Diocesan Assembly and the upcoming Parish Consultation Meetings across all the parishes of the diocese. World Mission Sunday is the Holy Father’s annual appeal for spiritual and financial support so that the life-givi…

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Best of the Best 17 56:51

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in this weeks Tech Thursday.... A listener wants to know the best money no object Phone. And all the Latest Tech News....

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C&SI - Lectio Divina with Fr Frank Duhig - 12 Oct 2025 (S05E44b) (podcast excerpt) 25:02

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On this weeks podcast we are joined by Fr Frank Duhig to reflect on lectio divina - a ancient monastic way of prayerfully engaging and reflecting on scripture as the Word of God. Lectio divina, or "divine reading," is an ancient Christian prayer practice that involves slowly and contemplatively reading a short passage of scripture to foster a deepe…

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C&SI - Lectio Divina with Fr Frank Duhig - 12 Oct 2025 (S05E44) 59:58

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On this weeks podcast we are joined by Fr Frank Duhig to reflect on lectio divina - a ancient monastic way of prayerfully engaging and reflecting on scripture as the Word of God. Lectio divina, or "divine reading," is an ancient Christian prayer practice that involves slowly and contemplatively reading a short passage of scripture to foster a deepe…

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C&SI - Why Sunday Matters - 4 October 2025 (S05E43) 1:00:00

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On this weeks podcast we reflect on the new document from the Irish Bishops Conference on Why Sunday matters. We share with listeners some of the thoughts and reflections that ss we journey together through this Jubilee Year of Hope, all Catholics are invited to reflect on the profound gift of Sunday Mass. This special year offers a unique opportun…

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Tablet 2 Tablet? 52:06

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In this weeks Tech Thursday.... Some listeners want to mirror 2 tablets, is it possible? Elon Half trillionaire New apple headset? Chinese bone glue and all the latect in Tech....

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C&SI - Exploring Cenacelo Communuity in Ireland - 28 Sept 2025 (S05 E42) 1:25:35

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This week we are sharing a visit by John to the Cenacelo Community in Knock, Co. Mayo. Cenacelo Community is an organisation which provides a free, fully residential programme to help people suffering from addiction to change their lives. John chats with Fr Adrian Crowley and three community members, Adrian, Aidan & Edmund, who share their testimon…

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C&SI - Catching up with Youth Ministry in Limerick Diocese - 21 Sept 2025 (S05 E41b) (podcast excerpt) 36:09

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On this weeks programme John and Shane catch with James Connery and Jade McMahon to find out what has been happening in a very busy and action packed summer for Youth Ministry in Limerick Diocese. They take us through the summer events including a busy but always impactful Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes with 90 youth helpers; followed by two weeks …

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C&SI - Catching up with Youth Ministry in Limerick Diocese - 21 Sept 2025 (S05 E41) 59:59

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On this weeks programme John and Shane catch with James Connery and Jade McMahon to find out what has been happening in a very busy and action packed summer for Youth Ministry in Limerick Diocese. They take us through the summer events including a busy but always impactful Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes with 90 youth helpers; followed by two weeks …

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C&SI - FCJ Spirituality House at Spanish Point with Noirin Lynch - 14 Sept 2025 (S05E40) 59:58

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On this weeks podcast the C&SI team makes a trip via Zoom to the wilds of Clare and to Spanish Point to catch up with our good friend Noirin Lynch who is the Director of the FCJ Spirituality House - an Teach Spiorodálta. Noirin shares with us the genesis of an Teach Spiorodálta and some of the recent events including the Burren Outdoor Retreat with…

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C&SI - FCJ Spirituality House at Spanish Point with Noirin Lynch - 14 Sept 2025 (S05E40b) (podcast excerpt) 32:29

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On this weeks podcast excerpt the C&SI team makes a trip via Zoom to the wilds of Clare and to Spanish Point to catch up with our good friend Noirin Lynch who is the Director of the FCJ Spirituality House - an Teach Spiorodálta. Noirin shares with us the genesis of an Teach Spiorodálta and some of the recent events including the Burren Outdoor Retr…

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C&SI - Canonization of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, the First Saints of Pope Leo XIV - 7 Sept 2025 (S05E39b) (podcast excerpt) 23:55

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This weekend sees the canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati )by Pope Leo XIV. It will be the first canonisation of his pontificate and of two very popular young saints. Carlo Acutis was born in 1991 and raised in Milan. He used his tech skills to evangelize and was noted for his joyful faith and compassion for other…

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C&SI - Canonization of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, the First Saints of Pope Leo XIV - 7 Sept 2025 (S05E39) 59:59

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This weekend sees the canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati )by Pope Leo XIV. It will be the first canonisation of his pontificate and of two very popular young saints. Carlo Acutis was born in 1991 and raised in Milan. He used his tech skills to evangelize and was noted for his joyful faith and compassion for other…

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C&SI - Season of Creation 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 (S05E38b) (podcast excerpt) 25:08

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On this weeks podcast/programme the C&SI team are joined by Roisin Alexander-Pye from Trocaire to share with us about the Season of Creation 2025 which runs from 1st September to 4th October 2025. This year’s Season of Creation has as its theme “Peace with Creation”, inspired by the passage from Isaiah 32:14-18; “My people will abide in a peaceful …

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C&SI - Season of Creation 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 (S05E38) 59:58

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On this weeks podcast/programme the C&SI team are joined by Roisin Alexander-Pye from Trocaire to share with us about the Season of Creation 2025 which runs from 1st September to 4th October 2025. In part one we have our regular run through the liturgical odds and ends of the coming week including the saints of the week with some notices and our re…

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C&SI - Knock Novena 2025 Series - "By a lonely prison wall" - 24 Aug 2025 (S05 E37) 59:59

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On this weeks podcast/radio programme we are beginning our 2025 series of sharing the daily talks from the National Novena to Our Lady of Knock 2025. The first talk we are sharing this week is "By a lonely prison wall" which was given by Ita Lohan on 15th August. In part one we have our regular run through the liturgical odds and ends of the coming…

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C&SI - Knock Novena 2025 Series - "By a lonely prison wall" - 24 Aug 2025 (S05 E37b) (podcast excerpt) 27:07

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On this weeks podcast/radio programme excerpt we are beginning our 2025 series of sharing the daily talks from the National Novena to Our Lady of Knock 2025. The first talk we are sharing this week is "By a lonely prison wall" which was given by Ita Lohan on 15th August. In this special Jubilee Year, the theme of the National Novena to Our Lady of …

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C&SI -The Glenstal Prayer Book with Br Simon Sleeman OSB - 17 Aug 2025 (S05 E36b) (podcast excerpt) 33:49

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On this weeks podcast excerpt we are delighted to chat to Br Simon Sleeman OSB from Glenstal about one of the latest additions to the Glenstal repertoire, the Glenstal Prayer Book. Simon Sleeman is a Benedictine monk, beekeeper, naturalist and presenter of the ‘Mindful Monk’ series of videos on nature, psychology and spirituality. He joins John and…

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C&SI -The Glenstal Prayer Book with Br Simon Sleeman OSB - 17 Aug 2025 (S05 E36) 59:56

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On this weeks podcast we are delighted to chat to Br Simon Sleeman OSB from Glenstal about one of the latest additions to the Glenstal repertoire, the Glenstal Prayer Book in part two. In part one, we have our regular run through notices, liturgical odds and ends including saints of the coming week with a prayer space and reflection. In part three …

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C&SI - “Find your mission and pursue the Lord “into the depths.” - Bishop Barren at the Jubilee of Youth - 10 Aug 2025 (S05E35b) (Podcast excerpt) 30:13

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On this weeks podcast we dip our toes into the events held in Rome last week for the Jubilee of Youth which culminated with a Vigil at Tor Vergata University outside Rome with Pope Leo and about a million youngsters! We will be catching up with the contingent from Limerick diocese in a few weeks time but on this weeks podcast we sharing an address …

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C&SI - “Find your mission and pursue the Lord “into the depths.” - Bishop Barren at the Jubilee of Youth - 10 Aug 2025 (S05E35) 59:59

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On this weeks podcast we dip our toes into the events held in Rome last week for the Jubilee of Youth which culminated with a Vigil at Tor Vergata University outside Rome with Pope Leo and about a million youngsters! We will be catching up with the contingent from Limerick diocese in a few weeks time but on this weeks podcast we sharing an address …

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C&SI - Sharing the history of youth ministry in Limerick diocese - 3 August 2025 (S05E34) 59:59

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On this weeks podcast/radio programme we are (re-)sharing a discussion with Fr Michael Liston and Bishop Brendan Leahy where Fr Michael recounts his experience of establishing Muintearas Iosa in Limerick diocese in 1974. Muintearas Iosa is the main vehicle for youth ministry in the diocese. Inspired by the community of Taize, Fr Michael established…

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C&SI - Sharing the history of youth ministry in Limerick diocese - 3 August 2025 (S05E34b) (podcast excerpt) 31:29

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On this weeks podcast/radio programme we are (re-)sharing a discussion with Fr Michael Liston and Bishop Brendan Leahy where Fr Michael recounts his experience of establishing Muintearas Iosa in Limerick diocese in 1974. Muintearas Iosa is the main vehicle for youth ministry in the diocese. Inspired by the community of Taize, Fr Michael established…

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C&SI - Creating a culture of care for those suffering discrimination, abuse and injustice - 27 July 2025 (S05 E33) 59:59

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On this weeks podcast we are (re-)sharing one of the talks given at the Clonard Novena in honour of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Belfast which took place from 19th June until 27th June 2024. The theme of last year's Novena was Pope Francis' call of cultivating a culture of care, following the example of our compassionate God. We are sharing a talk…

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C&SI - Creating a culture of care for those suffering discrimination, abuse and injustice - 27 July 2025 (S05 E33b) (podcast excerpt) 17:09

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On this weeks podcast we are (re-)sharing one of the talks given at the Clonard Novena in honour of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Belfast which took place from 19th June until 27th June 2024. The theme of last year's Novena was Pope Francis' call of cultivating a culture of care, following the example of our compassionate God. We are sharing a talk…

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C&SI - Irelands Consecration to the Sacred Heart and the need for Vocations - 20 July 2025 (S05E32b) 29:20

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On this weeks podcast, we have an interview with Bishop Phonsie Cullinan of Waterford and Lismore about the renewal of the Consecration of Ireland to the Sacred Heart of Jesus which took place at Knock on the 23rd June. Bishop Phonsie reflects on the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus as we mark the end of the 350th anniversary of the apparition…

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C&SI - Irelands Consecration to the Sacred Heart and the need for Vocations - 20 July 2025 (S05E32) 59:59

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On this weeks podcast, we have an interview with Bishop Phonsie Cullinan of Waterford and Lismore about the renewal of the Consecration of Ireland to the Sacred Heart of Jesus which took place at Knock on the 23rd June. We have our regular notices and liturgical odds & ends including saints of the week in part one and as usual in part three John an…

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NOTHING? 42:28

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In this weeks Tech Thursday.... A listener wants to know about the nothing phone 3. Another listener is asking about where 3D went? Jaguar Layoffs. New IVF treatments. Cyber scammers. and all the latest in Tech....

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C&SI - Small Update from the Team - July 2025 1:01

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For regular podcast listeners just a small update as there had been an unplanned break in services over the last few weeks, As always, thanks for listening. John and Shane Text us at +353 874668950 or email at [email protected] Come & See Inspirations team

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prime day Ireland? 50:03

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in this weeks Tech Thursday.... A listener is asking if we have amazon prime day on amazon Ireland?. Is samsungs new budget foldable really budget?. Grok gone crazy. Changes for Pixel chips. and all the latest in Tech....

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C&SI - The Sign of God's Love - the Sacred Heart of Jesus - 22 June 2025 (S05E30b) (podcast excerpt) 22:45

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On this week's programme we dip into the archive to share our discussion from June 2019 with Fr. Donal Neary S.J., then Editor of The Sacred Heart Messenger, who speaks to us about the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and about The Sacred Heart Messenger. This year marks the 350th anniversary of the appearance of Jesus to Sr Margaret Mary with…

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C&SI - The Sign of God's Love - the Sacred Heart of Jesus - 22 June 2025 (S05E30) 59:56

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On this week's programme we dip into the archive to share our discussion from June 2019 with Fr. Donal Neary S.J., then Editor of The Sacred Heart Messenger, who speaks to us about the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and about The Sacred Heart Messenger. In part one we have our regular run through the liturgical odds and ends of the coming we…

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C&SI - News Magazine - 15 June 2025 (S05E29b) (podcast excerpt) 26:16

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On this weeks podcast excerpt we take a spin around the world as we explore some news items that caught our eyes over the last few months which we would like to share with our listeners. Some links to the news items covered on this weeks podcast: ‘Both tumors are gone’ — Did Solanus Casey work a Michigan miracle Pope Francis Declares Korean War Arm…

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C&SI - News Magazine - 15 June 2025 (S05E29) 1:01:36

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On this weeks podcast we take a spin around the world as we explore some news items that caught our eyes over the last few months which we would like to share with our listeners. In part one we have our regular prayer space and liturgical odds and ends including saints for the coming week. In part three we have a very brief reflection on this weeks…

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C&SI - Limericks Favourite Icon - Our Lady of Perpetual Help - 8 June 2025 (S05E28b) (podcast excerpt) 38:55

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Summer is supposed to be here although you wouldn't know it from the weather, the national exams have started, local festivals are kicking off and parents are strategizing how to keep children occupied over the summer as they count down the days to the end of the school year. So as it is the start of the month of June in Limerick it must mean it is…

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C&SI - Limericks Favourite Icon - Our Lady of Perpetual Help - 8 June 2025 (S05E28) 59:54

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Summer is supposed to be here although you wouldn't know it from the weather, the national exams have started, local festivals are kicking off and parents are strategizing how to keep children occupied over the summer as they count down the days to the end of the school year. So as it is the start of the month of June in Limerick it must mean it is…

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Switch 2 the Switch? 39:17

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In this weeks Tech Thursday.... A listener wants to know all about the switch 2. A new camera that works off of a bulb socket. best dipper biscuits. Free sunsceen dispencers? and all the latest in Tech....

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C&SI - Living Attentively with Martina Lehane Sheehan - 1 June 2025 (S05 E27) 59:57

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On this weeks programme we welcome back Martina Lehane Sheehan to the podcast where Martina leads us through her years of study & training and work with her beloved husband Pat who died in 2022 and how she continues to share inspirational talks and retreats in person and online, both nationally and internationally. We have our regular run through t…

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Recycling tips 50:54

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In this weeks Tech Thursday.... A listner asks for advice on recycling electronics, plastic, paper etc. Cats can differentiate smells. Android updates. ios renaming change and all the latest in Tech....

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C&SI - Actions speak louder than words - 25 May 2025 (S05 E26) 59:52

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On this weeks C&SI we are entering into our Summer cycle of programming where every now and again over the Summer months we will be sharing reflections and homilies to provide some inspiration and prayer space for you. (Sharing these reflections also helps to the team to manage our availability as some of us have to travel with work as well! :) ). …

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C&SI - Actions speak louder than words - 25 May 2025 (S05 E26b) (podcast excerpt) 21:16

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On this weeks C&SI we are entering into our Summer cycle of programming where every now and again over the Summer months we will be sharing reflections and homilies to provide some inspiration and prayer space for you. (Sharing these reflections also helps to the team to manage our availability as some of us have to travel with work as well! :) ). …

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C&SI - Invitation to Lough Derg - 18 May 2025 (S05E25b) (podcast excerpt) 17:37

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On this weeks podcast, John and Shane meet up with Marcus from the Lough Derg pastoral team to discuss with him the on-going work taking place at one of Ireland's holiest pilgrimage spots - St Patrick's Purgatory on Lough Derg in Co Donegal. Faithful to a tradition inspired by Patrick, who himself found hope and new purpose in his time among the mo…

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C&SI - Returning to West Limerick102fm 0:39

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C&SI are delighted to announce that we are returning to local radio on West Limerick 102fm every Sunday from 7 - 8pm. We hope that local listeners will join us there and share the word especially for those who may not be as podcast-savy. We will continue of course to post our weekly podcast/programme here! Text us at +353 874668950 or email at come…

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