Shannon Representatives say they are very concerned after the destruction of a quantity of unstable chemicals from a plant in the town
Gardai, the Clare Fire Service and the Army Bomb Disposal Team were all involved in the pre-planned exercise which took place early yesterday morning, and saw the substances removed from a facility in the Smithstown Industrial Estate, after the from involved had sought assistance
The chemicals were then transferred to a quarry in Bunratty where they were disposed of
On Monday’s Morning Focus John Cooke spoke with Shannon Independent Councillor Patricia McCarthy and Senator Tony Mulcahy who expressed their concern and outrage at the situation.
East Clare Tourism have commenced a campaign against the proposed extraction of water from Lough Derg
They are holding a public meeting to night in McNamara’s in Scariff at 8p.m – all Oireachtas members have been invited to attend
Pat Hayes – Chairperson of East Clare Tourism – urged people to come along and Declan Collison of the Shannon Protection Alliance – who will be addressing the meeting tonight – also had a word
Declan has done extensive research into the issue of water extraction.
Concern that controversial top up salaries funded from charitable sources could cripple the charity sector are growing
Last week it emerged that the Central Remedial Clinic admitted it used money raised by the Friends and Supporters of the Clinic to top up the then Chief Executive’s salary by 136 thousand euro bringing it to more than 240 thousand euro
The unauthorised allowance is in breach of the public sector pay cap
Dierdre Garvey, CEO of The Wheel, spoke with John
The Wheel is a national organisation that represents and supports community, voluntary and charitable organisations in Ireland – representing over 930 organisations.
Garda Francis Brennan of Ennis Garda Station joined John in studio to appeal for information on a number of crimes committed in the past week
Contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 6848100 or Garda Confidential on 1 800 666 111.
Cratloe Manager Colm Collins has described their Munster Final defeat to Dr. Crokes as devastating
A Johnny Buckley injury time point captured the win for the Kerry Champions, after Cratloe had come back from a 7 point deficit
Crokes led 10 points to 3 at the break, but Collins side dominated the second half
They drew level in the 51st minute through Sean Collins, then pulled ahead thanks to Cathal McInerney but late scores from Daithi Casey and Buckley saw the decider end in a 13 point to 12 victory for the now three-in-a-row champions Dr. Crokes
Lisa Lawlor of Clare FM Sport joined John in studio to discuss the match and we heard Syl O’Connor speaking to Martin Murphy Senior, and Ogie – Selector and Captain – Father and Son
Cratloe Manager Colm Collins spoke about the journey for the team and the heartbreak of losing out by a single point.
John Murphy, Chairman of the Clare branch of Birdwatch Ireland joined John in studio to answer your bird and wildlife queries
See www.clarebirdwatching.com
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