On Friday’s Morning Focus John Cooke discussed the upcoming Budget 2014 and last weekend’s referendum outcomes with Clare Fine Gael Deputy Pat Breen.
A Limerick Gaelscoil says it’s looking forward to preparing for its First Communion ceremony next May – after parents voted to hold the sacrament on the same day as a pop concert
A row erupted after a small group of parents at Raheen Gaelscoil objected to the proposed date of May 24th 2014 – as One Direction are playing in Dublin that night
But the majority of parents wanted the date to be maintained – as they felt it disrespectful to reschedule the Holy Communion to accommodate the gig
A ballot among parents was overwhelmingly passed in favour of holding the ceremony on the proposed date of May 24th.
Fr Brendan Quinlivan – Diocesan Communications Officer – and Parish Priest of Scarriff, Feakle and Flagmount Killanena, gave his reaction to the story
He added that scheduling for communions is an increasing challenge as people’s live get busier.
A fundraiser dance for Cystic Fibrosis is being held this Saturday night in Treacy’s West County Inn with ‘Shaskeen’ providing the music
An auction of two framed and signed jerseys signed by the Clare and Cork panels of 2013 will take place on the night
Marcella Clancy of Clare Cystic Fibrosis spoke with John.
In our Morning Focus Health Matters slot we speak with Dr Maire Finn of the Ennis Family Medical Centre
Today’s topic was gallstones.
Doctor Maire Finn is from the Ennis Family Medical Centre, and will be joining us again next Friday for more medical advice
You can always send us your thoughts and queries by email [email protected], but if you have concerns or queries about your own health right now please contact your local GP.
The Lynch family from Killaloe have a great dane named charlie who can predict when his young owner is going to have an eplileptic seizure.
Three year old Brianna suffers from four different types of seizures all of which the dog can scence comming on and protects the little girl from hurting herself.
Brianna’s Mother Arabella explained how they dicovered the dog’s talents when she had a word with John
Arabella spoke with Maire Moynihan on Tuesday’s Afternoon Show ahead of a fundraiser for 18,000 for a new Ambulatory EEG Machine for UHL – Fun Ride this Sunday at noon at Smith O’Brien’s GAA field.
The Cratloe Doggy Show is taking place this Sunday – the show has been running for 12 years
There will be lots of entry categories and family activivtes and also a special appearance of the Liam McCarthy Cup and the Cross of Cashel…as 7 of the victorious Clare team will be there
Cratloe Doggy Show Organiser Michael Prior spoke with John
Michael runs Munster Dog Training – based in Cratloe.
The Burren Sub Aqua Club are having an open night at the Oakwood Arms Hotel in Shannon on Wednesday at 7pm with try a dive at the Shannon pool at 8pm
It is Open to everyone 16 or over who can swim and is free of charge
Mary O’Donnell joined John in studio and spoke about what diving is like and encouraged people to attend the open night
She also spoke about the aftermath of the All Ireland final- when her nineteen year old son Shane scored 3 goals and 3 points for the Banner County.
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