On Mondays Morning Focus; John began by speaking to Clare mothers fighting to have their children's medical cards reinstated. Catherine Pender from Cranny stopped Taoiseach Enda Kenny on the streets of Ennis during his recent visit. Catherine lost her 'discretionary medical card' for her 5 year old son Rory 9 moths ago. Noreen Keane from Clonlara also spoke to John as she continues to fight for a medical card for her son Ronan.
The financial status of the Rape Crisis Midwest Centre is at a critical point. They regrettably have been forced to implement cost saving measures including a decision to temporarily close the Clare and Tipperary service for at least one month and possibly more. John spoke to Anne Ginnane, Therapist and counsellor in rape crisis Midwest and Breda Larkin a Volunteer counsellor about the closure and what it means for their clients. Get in touch to donate on 1800 311 511 through the website www.rapecrisis.ie or send an email to [email protected]
Garda Michael Daniels of Ennis Garda Station appealed for the public's assistance with information on crimes committed in the county over the past seven days
Contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 68 48 100.
John spoke to comedian Tommy Tiernan ahead of his world tour of Clare this summer. Irelands much loved funny man is kicking off at the Stella Marris Hotel, Kilkee on June thirteenth
West County Hotel, Ennis on June fourteenth
On Sunday fifteenth it's the Armada Hotel, Spanish Point,
Then on to the Lakeside Hotel, Killaloe on nineteenth followed by
Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty on June twentieth
Oakwood Arms Hotel, Shannon on June twenty first
And finishing up in the Royal Spa Hotel Lisdoonvarna on June twenty second
Tickets are €28.00 on sale now through ticketmaster.ie and at the venues.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the first Fleadh Nua in Ennis and since 1974 has developed from a 3 day event to a festival spanning 8 days, with more than 120 separate events, where there is a welcome for everyone. The programme for Fleadh Nua 2014 will include concerts, céilithe, sessions, street entertainment, Irish language classes, set dancing competitions, Sean-Nós dancing competitions and performances, story telling, Singing Sessions and much more. The wide range of activities, many of them free of charge, will offer something of interest to everyone at this year's Fleadh Nua. John was joined in studio by Michael O'Riabhaigh, Fleadh Nua Chairman and Tara Breen renowned fiddle player for a chat and a tune.
Finally, John Murphy, wildlife expert and Chairperson of the Clare branch of Birdwatch Ireland joined John in studio to answer listeners' bird and wildlife queries.
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