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Cruinniú na nÓg or Gathering of the Young, is a national event that will host a world of free creativity for children and young people. It takes place this Saturday, the 6th of June, across Limerick City and County with over thirty events.Ella Daly is the External Co-ordinator working with Limerick City and County Council to deliver the Cruinniú na nÓg events.Image via Limerick city and county council.

A new report launched at Education and Training Boards Ireland's Youth Work Matters Conference has revealed a worrying reality for many young people across Ireland: one in five say they have skipped meals due to the cost of food.Limerick and Clare ETB was among those attending the conference, with Ruth Griffin, Youth Services Support Manager, from Education and Training Boards Ireland, joining Joe for more.Image via Getty.

A specialised facility in County Limerick has launched a major fundraising campaign to build a vital outdoor sensory playground for its students ahead of the summer.Hillview Schoolhouse, based in Croom, provides special needs facilities and much-needed respite care to families across Limerick. Live 95’s Fiona Madigan visited Hillview Schoolhouse and spoke with its founder, Sharon Hourihane and some of the parents whose children attend the facility.GoFundMe link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/hillview-schoolhouse-playground-helpImage via Getty.

From the first of July, buying goods from outside the European Union, and yes, that includes Great Britain, is about to get more expensive. Revenue has just issued a warning about major changes to customs rules for packages valued at €150 or less.Live95's producer, Anne Marie, joins Joe for more.Image via Getty.

Limerick GAA have announced the establishment of four new regional development units covering the city, east, west and south of the county. There has been a commitment to strengthening structures at the local level and increasing participation in Gaelic games across the entire county. Live 95's Luke Diddy caught up with committee chair Jimmy Fien.Image via Getty.

This week's TV and film recommendations from Aisling, Anne Marie and Caleb.Image via Getty.

Professor Vincent Cunnane has announced he will retire as President of the Technological University of the Shannon early next year, bringing to a close a career that has spanned the University of Limerick, Shannon Development, LIT and most recently the creation and growth of TUS.He joins Joe to talk about his decision.Image via TUS.

A county Limerick club are celebrating a massive revamp of their GAA grounds, following a long seven years of work, led by the community. The job cost over €600,000 to complete, and includes a 70 metre hurling wall, a 500 metre tarmac community walkway, redevelopments of the pitch, and new goal posts. Ger Downes, chairperson of Knockaderry GAA club, has been speaking to Live95's Lauren Beirne.Image via Getty.

Limerick behavioural therapist Kevin Rea joins Joe for some practical advice for parents navigating Leaving Cert season.Image via Getty.