FETAC Level 4 course in Community Radio

We will be running a public Fetac level 4 course in community radio. The course costs €149.00 and starts in November. To enroll or for more information contact training@claremorriscommunityradio.ie

Basic editing course

We are running a Basic Editing Course in October. This course is ONLY for people who have no editing experience. Please contact Aidan to enroll: training@claremorriscommunityradio.ie

Studio 1 refit

From 3pm on Monday 6th September to 6pm on Wednesday 8th September Studio 1 will be unavailable for recording and broadcasting. Studio 2 will be used for live shows and playback. Please check the studio diary to rearrange any recording sessions you may have planned during this time.

Community TV starts broadcast of Mass

Sunday 9:30 Mass on Claremorris Community TV. This will be a regular broadcast and is available from http://www.livestream.com/claremorristv or follow the link on our website.

Finding My Place: Me And My Job - Part 2

Finding My Place: Me & My Job (Part 2) by Claremorrisfm on Mixcloud

From Bothar Garbh to Mount St - Part 2

From Bothar Garbh To Mount St (Part 2) by Claremorrisfm on Mixcloud

Finding My Place: Me & My Job (Part 1) by Claremorrisfm on Mixcloud

From Bothar Garbh To Mount Street (Part 1) by Claremorrisfm on Mixcloud

Article on From the Heart

Read this article about From The Heart and its presenter Christine Lynn

Click here

Janet's Diary from Kitui, Kenya

Habari

At long last an e-mail. Apologies. Just don’t know where the time goes. I seem to be busy doing things all the time and sometimes in the evening I get lazy and say I’ll e-mail tomorrow and of course tomorrow never comes, but this morning when I woke up I said “The mission for today is e-mail, e-mail, e-mail or people will think that I have forgotten about them and all their efforts and kindness. Not the case.

First of all I would like to extend my sympathies to Sandra Gallagher and Ann McLoughlin on their family bereavements. I just heard about the death of Annie Waldron and Tom McLoughlin, two wonderful characters and family friends, the end of an era. May they rest in peace. To Ann and Sandra, two wonderful volunteers at Claremorris Community Radio, you are in my thoughts.

Where will I start:

Well KT, the jeep, is just such a gift. It is so wonderful to have it and the amount of work that gets done because of it is tremendous. I got seats put into the back and I am waiting to get windows put in when I can spare a few days without it. And needless to say I’m known everywhere with it.

The consignment of goods arrived and I divided the clothes between my 2 orphan groups and there was so much delight. The curtains will be used in the school and the hospital. We are painting the school at the moment while the students are on holiday this month. The books I have put in the school to start a school library, the computer and table are in the school also. The toys will be used in our therapy room for the orphans.

After I arrived I bought student and school supplies, text books, grain and maize for storage ‘cause it’s cheap at the moment. The student diet is still being maintained with meat once a week and milk 3 times a week. The tables are being made for the multi-purpose room and school decoration is going on at the moment. I have given a lot of time to doing up profiles of the students in Tulia School so as to identify the very needy ones and see the best way that they can be supported. So far the contribution to Tulia School is €2,699. A further €700 is due for the salary of English and Maths teacher for 2011.

The Family Sustainable Programme is working very well. We meet every Wednesday with Kamini, 26, the eldest girl and she is just wonderful. It’s amazing what just a bit of support and care can do. I took some photographs of loading up the jeep with the household shopping for this family. I’ll try and send it to you and if not I’ll show them to you when I get home in Sept. Basically what we have done is to provide this family with furnishings for their home, we don’t give everything together, cause that would defeat the educational purpose and also there would be a possibility of things being stolen from the family, life can be a bit funny here like that.!!! We paid all school fees for this year and provided for next year also because education must be continued. School supplies like bags, copies etc. We also bought them shoes and socks, underwear, school uniforms and some clothes. Each week Kamini gets 20€ for the shopping which she does after we discuss what is needed and the balance of the money is put into savings. In fact she now has enough saved in order to buy her national health insurance. She also makes charcoal which she sell locally to support the family and the children in school. It really brought tears to my eyes when she was saying thanks , which she does every day she is with us, but she said it’s not like being without our parents since Janet started to help us. This is what the Claremorris contribution has done for this family. I’m actually crying now as I’m writing. I don’t know what they would have done, I think some of them would have died. I just thank God that I went on the visit with Cecilia that day and was able to support this family. You know we do not realise how lucky and well off we are. They are such a beautiful family and it’s a privilege to be able to facilitate them. As time goes on they will be able to sustain themselves with very little support apart from school fees. We ran over budget but so what. We have spent a total of €2,744 . This also included the construction of a toilet, the long drop.

There is another family that we really have to support but it’s not possible to do this to the same extent because we haven’t the funds but basic food will be supplied because they are very mal nourished. The 2 kids are orphans and being cared for by the 80 yr old grandmother. The little boy is HIV positive and the uncle who is nearby does nothing for them!!!! It’s a very touching situation. I have given €130 for food to be purchased and given to this family on a weekly basis. It should look after them for approx 10 weeks.

I have paid the salaries for the Muthale Home Care Staff until end of 2010. €960 was the total and this ensures that that programme continues. We now have 1,670 orphans in the programme and 57 of them are HIV positive.

With regard to the Kitui Rescue Centre for orphans, vulnerable children and distressed women, which we are trying to build I have sent my proposal to the Municipal Council requesting land and of course I’m hitting the politicians etc for support and I am hopeful of success. Progress is slow but that’s the nature of things here.

As part of the Kitui OVC programme I have paid school fees for a very needy child, Daniel Mwanzia, who is in Form 2 (2 yr in secondary school) and have pledged to pay his full fees till completion 2012 which amounts to approx €600.

I continue to go out on the field visiting various women’s sustainability groups as well as functions that I attend as a representative of KDC (Kitui Development Centre).

Of course it’s not all work and no play here in Kitui. I have very nice friends and we go for the odd Tusker to unwind. Seriously the work can be demanding and culture is different so it’s important to socialise and unwind. Kamba people are very sociable and friendly and one feels very welcome here. I had a friend and her daughter from Galway visit me a few weeks ago and they were so impressed with the projects, the way of life and the friendliness of the people. They really got a good taste of rural Kenyan life. After two weeks they went to the coast and did the tourist thing and then we reunited in Nairobi and headed for safari to Massi Mara. It was something else. The sightings on the first day were exceptional. I think I counted 25 lions in total, two individual sightings of cheetah and something I had never seen before a leopard. Wow!!! I’m still reeling about it. The Mara is just so beautiful, so vast, changes of flora and fauna, scenery, if ever you come to Kenya go to Mara.

The weather is cold at the moment, certainly evening , night and morning but then it’s nice and sunny during the day. This is their winter. Nightfall approx 6.45 and certainly not a time to be driving on the roads with lots of people walking, motor bikes and cars without lights in many cases and no street lighting or footpaths. So stay off road till all have gone home.

It’s now 7.05 pm and I’m being summoned for a Tusker. Till next time Take care and stay safe.

From Bothar Garbh to Mount St

'From Bothar Garbh to Mount St' is a documentary examining the history of one of Claremorris' most important streets. It features interviews with people from Mount St. in which they tell their earliest memories of the street, the history of the area, the characters and famous people who grew up there and just what makes Mount St so special.


To be broadcast on Sat 14th and 21st August at 2pm.

Agricultural Show - Sunday1st August.

We will be broadcasting live from the Claremorris Agricultural Show on Sunday 1st August 9am to 6pm.

Dolores Keaveney 9-11

Keith Healy        11-12  

Eamonn Kelly          1-2 

Noriin Gannon          2-3

Bridie Sheeran         3-4

Mary Costell          4-5

Andrew Newman        5-6

Claremorris Community TV

Watch the History of Community Radio in Ireland documentary on Claremorris Community TV here

Summer Camp

We still have some room on our Radio Summer Camp. Please spread the word. Call 094 937 3737 to book €75.00

1st TV Meeting

The first meeting of the Claremorris TV group will meet on Tuesday 3rd August at 7pm in the station to plan future training and programming. All Welcome

Tee Shirts

We now have new tee shirts with the station logo available. All active volunteers are entitled to one free tee shirt. Additional tee shirts are €5.00 each.

Community Development Officer Appointment

The board ratified the appointment of Gordon Campbell as the new Community Development Officer. Gordon will take up his new position on Tuesday 27th July. Congratulations and welcome Gordon

Next Volunteer Meeting

The next meeting will be on Monday 19th July at 8pm. The meeting will be facilitated by Anne McLoughlin

Next FETAC course applications

We are currently taking expressions of interest for the next FETAC level 4 course in Community Radio. Dates will be confirmed later but we are aiming for weekend sessions to accommodate those who are unable to attend the mid week course

Competition

The summer schedule competition was won by Michael J Reidy. We have a new, great prize for our next big competition..... keep watching for more information.

Janets Diary from Kitui, Kenya

Janet is sending regular updates from Kitui. You can listen to her latest audio report here  or get her latest diary entry at Here

Summer Camp for Kiltimagh CDP

This week saw the first of our Radio Camps this year. We have two more planned for later this year. 8 teenagers from Kiltimagh are under going training and by the end of the camp would have produced their own shows. Listen out for 'In my ear' and 'Warning'

Street Collection

Well done and thank you to all those who helped out on our street collection last week. Special thanks to Anne McLoughlin for coordinating the event. €490 was raised over the two days.

Next Vol Meeting

The next meeting will be on Monday 19th July at 8pm. The meeting will be facilitated by Anne McLoughlin  -   annemcloughlin2101@gmail.com

Claremorris TV

Our community tv channel is currently running a trial broadcast. We will be broadcasting Mass live over the coming weeks and adding community programming from around the world. If you are interested in joining the TV group please contact admin@claremorriscommunityradio.ie. There will be training and production opportunities over the next few months.

FETAC

The first FETAC course kicked off last Wednesday and will continue over the next 8 weeks. If you have not expressed an interest in attending the next course you can do so now by emailing training@claremorriscommunityradio.ie

Collection

Collection

We are doing our annual street collection on Friday and Saturday. Please give an hour or two to help collect. Contact Anne on 0876795247 or annemcloughlin2101@gmail.com if you are free to help.

Claremorris online store

Visit the Claremorris Community Radio online store

Agricultural Show

This year, again, we will be broadcasting from the agricultural show on August 1st. We have secured a more prominent position so it becomes more important to have a high visual presence. Please contact the station if you are able to give some time to promote the station at the event. We will be working on a schedule of relevant programming, ideas welcome.

Street Collection

Our street collection this year is on Friday 2nd and 3rd July. We will be at Tesco's on the Friday. Anne will be scheduling collections over the next view days. If you can give an hour or so please contact Anne at annemcloughlin2101@gmail.com

A new environmental radio series, EcoMatters

An environmental radio series, EcoMatters, will be broadcast as part of Claremorris Community Radio’s new Summer schedule. Claremorris businesses involved in green enterprises such as renewable energy, insulation and energy rating are featured.

The first programme on Saturday 26^th June showcases the Green School activities of Gaelscoil Uileog de Burca and Mount St Michael Secondary School. Sharon Cameron, Mayo County Council’s Environmental Awareness Officer advises on how to be greener at home with recycling, composting and buying wisely.

The second programme in the series highlights the benefits of growing our own vegetables. Horticulturalist John Whittle talks about how to get started in the garden. Andy Wilson, Westport-based editor of Sustainability magazine talks about the growing popularity of community allotments and gardens. A new commercial horticulture project based in Claremorris, funded by the Arthur Guinness Fund and Clar ICH is also featured. The ‘Growing Locally’ project is the first of its kind in Ireland and will provide employment and training on growing fruit and vegetables on a commercial scale.

The 3^rd programme looks at renewable energy firms Eco Logics and Mastertherm who talk about solar, wood pellet and heat pump systems for their home heating. Mike Trench of MCM Consulting explains how the energy rating scheme works. We hear about the Warmer Homes Scheme operated by Clar ICH where older people can avail of free house insulation.

The programme will be broadcast at 2pm over three Saturdays starting on Saturday 26^th June on Claremorris Community Radio 94.6FM and is available to listen to online at www.claremorriscommunityradio.ie

Join our IPTV - Video Production Group

We are developing a range of training and short drama video programmes.
Contact 094 937 3737

Live video broadcasts of Mass from next week - watch this space for times.

Volunteer Meeting

Last night's (Monday 14th) volunteer meeting was well attended and the first stage of Aine Carr's communication and human resource project. In future further workshops, focus groups and one to one sessions will be outside of the normal volunteer meeting format. A very positive meeting with over 75% of attendees going for a 'bonding' session in Wardes. Thanks to Aine for a very productive evening. 

NEXT Meeting 12th July at 8pm

iPhone App

There is a great iphone app available to listen to Claremorris Community Radio available from  http://itunes.apple.com/ie/app/radio-ireland/id355218949?mt=8

Actors Needed.

If you feel like trying your acting skills we are producing a docu/drama and require people to act out historical scenes. If you would like to take part or would like more info then please contact Eoghan Ó Braonáin on 087 753 6084

INVITATION TO BREAKFAST

Join us for breakfast on 

Monday June 21st from 

8:30 to 10:30 

to celebrate the launch of our 
Summer Schedule. 

Tea, Coffee, Croissant and pastries. FREE

All Welcome

Summer Schedule Competition

WIN!!!! - 2 nights B&B at the CastleCourt Hotel, Westport.

Tune in 94.6fm and listen for the question everyday and enter.

Entries can be left at the Claremorris Post Office or at the Radio Station, Town Hall or emailed to

 comp@claremorriscommunityradio.ie

Closing date 1st July 2010

Latest update from Janet in Kitui Kenya

For the latest information on Janet's work in Kitui click here

Mayo County Football championship

The Mayo County Football championship commences this week end, with many interesting games down for decision. Of greatest interest locally is the eagerly awaited clash of Garrymore and Claremorris. There is nothing quite like a local derby to get supporters interest and this game on Saturday evening in Garrymore at 7pm does just that. Claremorris Community Radio will broadcast live commentary on the game by Austin Garvin and Billy Fitzpatrick

FETAC Level 4 course in Community Radio

The FETAC Level 4 course in Community Radio will begin on Wednesday 23rd June at the station. It will take place on Wednesday nights from 7 - 10pm with two weeks off in between (the 7th and 28th July) to give time to complete assignments. The course will finish on 18th August.There are ten volunteers currently signed up for this first course and if you have signed up and haven't paid yet, please keep in mind that the €50 administration fee must be in before the start date.

 

Any volunteers that would be interested in taking part in future FETAC courses at the station should contact Aidan/Kevin for more information as we are planning on running another course at the end of the summer/start of autumn.

8th June update

Summer Camp 

We will be running a one week radio skills workshop designed to give young people (12 -16 years) the experience of producing their own radio show.

August 9th to 13th - 11am to 3pm @ Claremorris Community Radio Studios, Town Hall, Claremorris

The Summer Schedule - From 21st June 2010 

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
09:00 Good Morning 10:00 Community Matters 11:00 Irish News Review 12:00 Recollections 13:00 Sports Talk 14:00 School Run	09:00 Good Morning 10:00 Classical Sounds 11:00 Armchair Story 12:00 Traditional Irish 13:00 Maureen's Talk 14:00 School Run	09:00 Good Morning 10:00 Weekend Gold 11:00 Weekend Gold 12:00 Money Matters 13:00 Smoothy Show 14:00 School Run	09:00 Good Morning 10:00 Lets Talk 11:00 Documentary 12:00 Weekend Review 13:00 Travel Torque 14:00 School Run

Friday	Saturday	Sunday
09:00 Good Morning 10:00 American Country 11:00 Open Space 12:00 Traditional Irish 13:00 Aidan's Long Lunch 14:00 School Run 15:00 From the Archive 16:00 Documentary 17:00 Travel Torque 18:00 The Rock Show 19:00 Friday Feeling 20:00 Big Set of Hits	09:00 Good Morning 10:30 Sports AM 11:00 Community Matters 12:00 Weekend Gold 13:00 Weekend Gold 14:00 Afternoon Delight 15:00 Open Space 16:00 Armchair Story 17:00 Lets Talk 18:00 Weekend Review 19:00 Sports Feedback 20:00 Mass	09:00 Good Morning 10:00 Good Morning 11:00 From the Heart 12:00 Recollections 13:00 American Country 14:00 Money Matters 15:00 Around Ireland 16:00 Smoothy Show 17:00 Classical Sounds 18:00 Classical Sounds 19:00 Sports Talk 20:00 The Rock Show

Summer Schedule Launch 21st June

2nd June 2010

Feile feedback


Several members of the station attended the CRAOL feile over the weekend. (A couple of pictures above.) Various workshops were attended and over the next few months all the information gained will be available in member training sessions. It was felt that the weekend was very productive and lots of practical ideas were picked up. Everybody left inspired and wishing to make a contribution to next years event.


New Schedule


The new schedule has been approved by the BAI and we will be embarking on a promo campaign leading up to the launch on Monday 21st June. A new schedule list is being designed and will be distributed later this week.


Outreach position


If you are interested in applying for the Outreach position at the station please send a letter of application and CV to manager@claremorriscommunityradio.ie by 5pm June 10th 2010.


Competition


We have just released the competition promos and question for playing in all programmes throughout June. Please promote the competition to your friends and distribute the promo poster. (Available from the station). A good response to this campaign will help increase listenership and assist in obtaining additional funding.


Volunteer meeting


The next volunteer meeting will be on Monday 14th June @ 8:30

Football Final between Mount St Michael’s Secondary School, and St Patrick’s Academy

Claremorris Community Radio (94.6 FM) will carry live coverage of the All Ireland Football Final between Mount St Michael’s Secondary School, Claremorris and St Patrick’s Academy, Dungannon on Saturday next April 17^th. Commentary will be by Austin Garvin and Billy Fitzpatrick and will commence at 1.30pm.

Volunteers Needed

We are always looking for new volunteers to help develop the station. If you are interested in developing new skills or wish to use skills you already have we would be interested in speaking with you.

Call - 094 937 3737

Money Matters

Tune in to Claremorris Community Radio tomorrow at 12 noon for Money Matters. Our host, Eddie Sweeney, will be discussing the latest financial and economic stories, including the financial regulator's relationship will Quinn Insurance. Thats Claremorris Community Radio tomorrow at 12 on 94.6fm

Fetac Training

 We are currently preparing to deliver FETAC accredited training in Community Radio later this year. Depending on numbers, the first course will take place this summer and will cost about €50 to existing Claremorris Community Radio volunteers. Candidates who sucessfully complete the course will be awarded a Fetac Level 4 Certificate in Community Radio. This cost is to cover administration fees charged to the station by FETAC. Similar courses normally cost upwards of €240 so this is a great opportunity to gain a recognised qualification for a fraction of what it would normally cost.

 

This 21-hour course will take you through all of the basics and background of Community Radio in Ireland and will feature practical training on the sound desk, portable recording and editing. Assesment will be carried out by CRAOL and FETAC and certificates will be awarded upon successful completion of the programme. It would be a fantastic addition to any CV and would consolidate and expand upon your existing knowlege of Community Radio broadcasting.

 

Numbers for the course will be limited to to 10 but more courses will be run later in the year. If you would like to sign up for this course or if you would like more information, call Aidan or Kevin on 094 937 3737 or emailaidan@claremorriscommunityradio.ie 

 

Looking forward to hearing from you,

Aidan

Claremorris Boys National school

I want to say a big big thank you to the 5th and 6th class boys of Claremorris Boys National school for the lovely chocolates, beautiful flowers and the bottle of wine, ( I haven't opened that yet). We are busy editing all your wonderful imaginative plays and they will be aired shorthly, so make sure you listen to Claremorris Community Radio 94.6fm.
The station that listens to you.x

Thanks to the following companies in Claremorris for their support at our recent fundraiser.

Flynn's Pharmacy

Credit Union

Smyths

Quick Pick Filling Station

Little Sams

Fleet Magazine

Hennigans Centra Ballindine

JT Sports

N17

Super Valu

Keane's Arro

Country Harvest Fruit & Veg.

Paul Hunt

Phelan's Motor factory

Burke's Bar & Grocery

Tir Na N'Og Beauty Salon

La Belle Femme

Bernie's Hair & Beauty Salon

Marco's Restaurant

The Food Store

Connacht Gold

Paul Byron Shoes

Greens

Clay Cafe

Western Hotel

Health West, Ballindine

Jimmy's Hair Studio

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