On Friday’s Morning Focus John Cooke got an update on the situation at Ulster Bank from Dail Finance Committee member Clare Deputy Michael McNamara
Tubber Councillor Michael Kelly had information on bus times to accommodate people who are missing the services at the Corofin Postoffice
Locall 1890 687287 for more information.
The FSAI this week published the findings of its national consultation on displaying calories on menus in Ireland
Calories on Menus in Ireland – a Report on a National Consultation was launched today by Dr James Reilly T.D., Minister for Health
It recommends the introduction of a calorie menu labelling scheme for food service businesses
The report also recommends that the scheme should be operated on a voluntary basis initially to allow a period of time for the development of a system, including technical tools, to support the food service sector
Dietician Orla Walshe of the Dublin Nutrition Centre (Runs clinics in Ballyvaughan and Gort) and Head Chef at Hotel Doolin Peter Jackson discussed the pros and cons.
The Football Association of Ireland have given us 10 complimentary places for eFlow Summer Soccer Schools – we’ll be giving away to every day this week
FAI eFlow Summer Soccer Schools are a Great fun activity for the kids for a week in this summer- they are safe in a fun environment with qualified coaches for your kids – open to all regardless of ability
You can book today on 1890 653 653
Also today we have a top prize of a family 2012/13 FAI season ticket for the Aviva Stadium (2 adults and 2 children) to giveaway.
Former Clare Hurler- GAA All Star Niall Gilligan discussed the big hurling match- Davy’s Clare versus Daly’s Dublin taking place tomorrow
The Dubs are being managed by Clarecastle man and former Clare boss Anthony Daly
While much attention is focussed on the battle between the two former Clare team mates on the sideline, the man from the Mills thinks this will have little bearing on what happens on the field.
Clare FM s live coverage of Clare versus Dublin in Saturday’s All Ireland Qualifier comes in association with Clare Fruit n Veg market and Donie O Keefe Champion meats Turnpike road, Ennis
Clare Football Manager Micheal McDermott had a word ahead of Sunday’s match
The Clare camp have been warned to brace themselves for a fast-starting Cork team when the sides meet in Sunday’s Munster Final
Patrick Kelly, who is expected to start at wing forward at the Gaelic Grounds on Sunday, says training is going well for the Rebels, and that they feel getting an early lead will be crucial in their game against the Banner
The Ballincollig man is also confident that his side will remain fully focussed on the task at hand, and not get distracted by potential future glories
Clare FM s live coverage of Clare versus Cork in Sundays Munster Football final comes in association with Flan O’Neill’s Builders Providers, Smithstown, Shannon
This year will be the 40th Willie Clancy Summer School
Begins tomorrow and runs until 15th July
Held annually since 1973 in memory of the piper Willie Clancy, the Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy is Ireland’s largest traditional music summer school During the week, students from every part of the world attend daily classes taught by experts in Irish music and dance. In addition, a full program of lectures, recitals, dances (céilithe) and exhibitions are run by the summer school
John was joined in studio by Seamus O’Rochain, son of the late Muiris and committee members Harry Hughes and Eamon McGivley.
The Ennis Show is beginning today and running until Sunday – showjumping qualifiers will take place tomorrow and there will also be a barn dance and barbeque
The entries are great this year and the fantastic Ennis show grounds are utilised well during the event as PRO Mary Stafford explained.
The revived Tubber Fair is now in it’s third year and takes place until Sunday
It was officially opened by the Kilfenora Ceili Band last night with an open air ceili as Ger Kelly explained.
The Ennis Street Festival is getting underway and, as Anabella Alvarez explained, it is organised on a completely voluntary basis
Loads of events including singing, dancing, trad, DJs, puppet shows, circus acts on O’Connell Street, exhibitions and crafts will take place
All the events are free (but two that the organisers hope will pay the expenses of the artists who travel to Ennis
Many Ennis businesses have sponsored a duck for the Duck Racing event on Sunday
Welch Folklorist Peter Stevenson spoke about hosting an evening of storytelling on Saturday night in Glor -The Changelings
Explore the Art of Flamenco with Naiara Nunez and La Canica Cuadrada (Daniel Da Silva, Mariola Menbrives, Pablo Gomez and Paco Perera), some of the finest Flamenco musicians and dancers emerging from Spain, creating an authentic and lively act, giving audiences a true taste of flamenco, its power and passion- Glor 7.30pm tonight – we met the group and heard some of their tunes.
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