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The owner of a family-run newsagent in Limerick is warning that independent corner shops are being pushed to the brink by rising costs and a new annual tobacco and nicotine license. Shannon Stores in Castleconnell was opened in 1946, and stood as a fish and tackle shop before then. It’s been in George’s family for eight decades; he spoke to Live 95’s Tara Byrne about the situation.Image via Shannon Stores Facebook.

As the back-to-school season is upon us, the daily scramble to pack healthy, appealing, and fuss-free school lunches begins all over again. Between balancing work, busy routines, and picky eaters, keeping midday meals both nutritious and exciting can feel like an uphill battle for parents.Renowned Executive Chef, local food advocate, and food consultant Tom Flavin joins the programme.Image via Getty.

A new report from the National Transport Authority has found that almost half of public transport users say they have felt unsafe at least once. More than eight in ten say they have witnessed some form of anti-social behaviour, while 15% say they've experienced verbal aggression and 10% physical aggression.Limerick City Councillor Pádraigh Reale is calling for Limerick to become a regional pilot or test bed for public transport safety, and he joins the programme.Image via Getty.

Housing and homelessness have now overtaken addiction as the biggest reason people are seeking help from Ana Liffey.In Limerick, Ana Liffey is working directly with people sleeping rough, people struggling with addiction and those trying to move away from criminality and towards recovery.Its Limerick Rough Sleeper Project is working with people in some of the most difficult circumstances imaginable, while the Midwest Outreach Addiction Team is providing harm-reduction and health supports right across the city and into rural communities. Dawn Russell, CEO of Ana Liffey, joins the show.Image via Getty.

It's the annual scramble for a school bus seat and for some families in Limerick, they're being told there simply isn't one available. Parents in areas including Croome and Adair say dozens of children are facing the prospect of having no school transport when the new term begins, despite living only a few kilometres outside the eligibility distance. One of those parents is Mi Hall from Croome, and he's been speaking with Live 95's Caleb Brennan. Councillor John O’Donoghue also joins Limerick Today, who has also been raising concerns about the ongoing shortage.Image via Getty.

A fundraiser was held last night at Hunter’s Sports Bar in Limerick to raise funds for those affected by the Nepal flood disaster.The local community in Limerick has been praised for its long-standing generosity and solidarity.Prajya Neupane, Vice President for the Non-resident Nepali Association in Ireland, spoke to Live95's Aisling Shanahan about the cause.Image via Getty. 

HSE Mid West has formally concluded its investigation into a widely shared social media video of a healthcare worker and elderly patient, confirming that the footage was not filmed at University Hospital Limerick and does not involve the patient or hospital staff previously identified in media reports.

Paul is joined by recent UL graduate and content creator Sam O'Hara to discuss the J1 experience for Irish college students.