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In this episode: Limerick Voice content creation manager Daniel Ryan reveals a "nuanced" picture of the impact of fuel prices on public transport usage. We look at the litany of recently closed Limerick businesses and what is driving so many into the ground. You'll hear all you need to know about the Smedias 2024 submission process. Plus the return of 'Reddit Advice' and your Limerick sporting and music fix for the weekend. All this and more w/ your hosts Lauren Beirne, Matthew Hurley and Conon MacLeod.
In this episode: Host Matthew Hurley is joined by Limerick Voice Sports Editor Corey O'Brien to talk about Limerick hurlings upcoming 'Drive for Five' campaign, gearing up for the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship. You'll hear how the Limerick Voice is going to cover the highly anticipated string of matches in our physical paper, plus what to expect in our sporting section.
In this weeks episode: Limerick Celtics' newest draftee Andrew Whitsett talks about the culture shift from USA to Ireland, and how he's finding fitting into the new basketball team half-way through the season. We're also joined by fellow Limerick Celtics player and Limerick Voice reporter Miles Felletti who was quizzed on his new-found teammate. We discuss the alleged one-punch assault that occured on Shannon St in Limerick City on the 18th of February, and a second tragedy that's under review at University Hospital Limerick. Hosted by Lauren Beirne, Matthew Hurley and Conon MacLeod.
In this weeks episode: Join us as we talk about the possibly toxic chemical Trihalomethane that has been found in Limerick City's water. We discuss Circle VHA's first The Mills, Castletroy residents. You'll join us as we give random life-advice to people online. Listen in for a weekly wrap-up of all the best local and national sports games and news, plus what to expect at the weekend. Finally, be in the know of what's to come in the Limerick music and entertainment scene. All this and more, with your hosts Lauren Beirne, Matthew Hurley, and Conon MacLeod.
(VIDEO PODCAST) In this week’s episode, you’ll meet Lauren Beirne, Podcast Editor of the 'Limerick Voice Podcast', plus Matthew Hurley, Deputy Podcast Editor, and Conon MacLeod, Music/Arts/Culture correspondent.
This week, aside from introducing ourselves, we discussed Budget 2024, Ashling Murphy’s murder trial starting later this month, and all things arts and culture – including what’s coming to Limerick music venues this weekend.
And, of course, we couldn’t ignore the elephant in the room as we talked nervously about Ireland v New Zealand and the hoard of Munster fans that will head to Stade de France this weekend.
In this week’s episode, you’ll meet Lauren Beirne, Podcast Editor of the 'Limerick Voice Podcast', plus Matthew Hurley, Deputy Podcast Editor, and Conon MacLeod, Music/Arts/Culture correspondent.
This week, aside from introducing ourselves, we discussed Budget 2024, Ashling Murphy’s murder trial starting later this month, and all things arts and culture – including what’s coming to Limerick music venues this weekend.
And, of course, we couldn’t ignore the elephant in the room as we talked nervously about Ireland v New Zealand and the hoard of Munster fans that will head to Stade de France this weekend.
In this episode: In this finale, your hosts look back on their favourite moments from the Limerick Voice Podcast 2023/24 Season. Listen in to also hear about Limerick's latest lotto winner, updates to the Aoife Johnston inquest, plus the latest in Limerick sporting news. All this and more with your hosts Lauren Beirne and Matthew Hurley.
In this episode: In this finale, your hosts look back on their favourite moments from the Limerick Voice Podcast 2023/24 Season. Listen in to also hear about Limerick's latest lotto winner, updates to the Aoife Johnston inquest, plus the latest in Limerick sporting news. All this and more with your hosts Lauren Beirne and Matthew Hurley.
This weeks episode: Your hosts Lauren Beirne, Matthew Hurley and Conon MacLeod are joined by Limerick Voice business correspondant Oisín White. Listen in to hear about Taoiseach Simon Harris' plans for the rest of 2024, some strange activity happening around Limerick, and new business developments in the county. We also talk about Treaty United's recent match results, plus what to expect in Limerick's arts and culture scene this weekend.
This weeks episode: We talk about a 'dial-a-ride' scheme that has been proposed for Limerick, recent UL controversies, and an Irish advert that has come under criticism. We also talk about the lastest Treaty United game results, plus what to expect in Limerick's arts and culture scene this weekend. All this and more with your hosts Lauren Beirne, Matthew Hurley and Conon MacLeod.
This weeks episode: Join your hosts Lauren Beirne, Matthew Hurley and Conon MacLeod as they discuss the biggest local and national news from the past week. In Limerick, several animal charities have spoken up about a dead horse that was found on the side of the N21 on St Patrick's Day. We also talk about the rise in car thefts of specific models in the county. Listen in as we give advice to Reddit users, give you the best of Irish sporting news, and let you know what to expect in Limerick's arts and culture scene this weekend.
This weeks episode: We celebrate St Patrick's weekend with a quiz to test our Irishness, plus a run down of what to expect in Limerick for the big day. We talk about the sad passing of journalist and campaigner Charlie Bird, plus some moments from last weekend's Oscars we felt were overshadowed. Finally, we delve into the best of sporting news for the weekend! All this and more with your hosts Lauren Beirne and Matthew Hurley.
In this episode: UL student Kelan O'Connor returns to the Limerick Voice Podcast with updates to his fundraising journey for Menigitis Research Foundation. You'll hear how he and his team are prepping for the Kilimanjaro climb, how you can donate, and how they are doing so far!All this and more with your hosts Lauren Beirne and Matthew Hurley.
In this episode your hosts Lauren Beirne, Matthew Hurley and Conon MacLeod talk about Limerick tarmacadam scammers, Michael D. Higgins in hospital, and Waterford IT (South East Technological University) accidentally giving double payments to students. You'll hear the latest on the Six Nations rugby fixtures, plus your Limerick arts and culture updates and events.
In this week's episode: Hosts Lauren Beirne, Matthew Hurley and Conon MacLeod delve into the upcoming plastic bottle levy, Movember events, and satirical news organisations.
Listener discretion advised: Topics of mental health and suicide.
Hosts Lauren Beirne, Matthew Hurley and Conon McLeod are joined by special guest Kelan O’Connor who plans to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with a group of UL students to raise money for Meningitis Research Foundation.
This week we were joined by a special guest- reporter for the Limerick Voice- Eamonn Walsh. He told us about his amazing story on Ugandan GAA.
We talked a bit about our upcoming Limerick Voice live news day and what you can expect from the Limerick Voice on socials and the website.
Maybe you’ve been keeping up with the latest ‘I’m a Celebrity’ drama- maybe you haven’t- we give our commentary on the latest developments, championed by Lauren Beirne.
Finally, we talked about upcoming arts and culture gigs with Conon Mac Leod, our arts and culture correspondent, and a bit about the latest on Irish football drama with our dept. podcast editor Matthew Hurley.
It’s that time of the week to sit down, grab a cuppa and stick on the newest episode of the Limerick Voice Podcast! This week we're joined by a special guest, multimedia journalist for the Limerick Voice Thomas Lawrence. Lauren, Matthew and Thomas talk about Bob Geldofs 'Citizens of Boomtown: The Story of the Boomtown Rats' coming to UCH Limerick. We also talk about media coverage surrounding the suspected murder-suicide in County Clare. Finally, we talk about overcrowding in UHL and how the Mid-West Hospital Campaign is trying to solve it. Listen to all this, plus more in this week's Limerick Voice Podcast!
Reacquaint yourselves with your hosts Lauren Beirne, Matthew Hurley, and Conon MacLeod as they talk about the Aisling Murphy murder trial, Limerick's lucky lotto winner, three sports people who've joined the UL hall-of-fame, and what's coming up in Limerick's bustling arts and culture scene.
Episode 1 of Season 2 of the Limerick Voice Talking Sports podcast is here!
In this episode, Ryan Bailey speaks to UL GAA GDO Ronan Keane amidst a busy week for Gaelic Games in the college. Here, the lads chat about:
- The UL GAA season so far
- Wednesday's Sigerson Cup final vs NUI Galway
- The prospect of a Fitzgibbon Cup final this Saturday
- Moynihan Cup, O'Connor Cup, and more!






