On Thursdays Morning Focus Marian began by speaking to Niall Shanahan IMPACT Communications Officer as staff threatening to strike at Aer Lingus say it's too late to call it off. They're set to walk off the job at Shannon, Dublin and Cork on Friday in a long-running row over rosters. Mr Shanahan told Marian that IMPACT has accepted the airline's offer to talk, but a time and place hasn't been set.
Up next Marian was joined in studio by our 3 incoming female councillors in Clare, Mary Howard of Fine Gael, Ann Norton, Independent and Clare Colleran-Molloy of Fianna Fail. This is the first time since 1999 that Clare has had 3 females elected. All three spoke to Marian about women in Politics.
Following the "Little Miracle" last year in raising 90K and completing Phase 1 (New roof, windows and doors) Oatfield Church are now commencing on Phase 2. Phase 2 involves a car park, central heating, toilets and a kitchenette. A walk around Oatfield next Monday 02 June at 12pm has been organised to raise some much needed funds. Davy Fitzgerald and a number of the Clare hurlers (Conor McGrath, Podge Collins, Colin Ryan, Pat Donnellan, Conor Clancy, Jamie Shanahan and others) together with Chloe Morey and Camogie stars will be there to set the group off and sign autographs, pictures etc. This will be Liam McCarthy's last outing in Clare before he goes back to Croke Park
The Rose of Tralee Regional Festival will take place this weekend in Co Laois from 29 May to 1 June. 60 Roses from Bahrain to Birmingham, Offaly to Oman, Mayo to Melbourne and Toronto to Tyrone will take part in what has become a major tourism event on the Irish Festivals calendar. Rose of Tralee Host Dáithí Ó Sé will interview each of the Roses over three nights and two Judging Panels will select 23 Roses to go forward to the International Festival in Tralee next August 15-19. Clare Rose Joanne O'Gorman is on her way to Portlaoise, she spoke to Marian ahead of the big weekend.
Ennis town council are unveiling the 22 Infantry Battalion Plaque in the new peace park in Ennis on Saturday. This is for all those who served in the 22 Battalion FCA. It will also be the last function of Ennis town council after 401 years. Marian was joined in studio by John Quinlivan of the 22nd Battalion Association and Mary Coote-Ryan Mayor of Ennis to chat about the occasion.
Michael Blake, Organiser of the Tuamgraney Community Weekend 2014 spoke to Marian ahead of the busy weekend in Tuamgraney. This weekend will feature music, dance, history, sport, water & fishing activities and will offer many opportunities for people of all ages to get involved. We will remember Brian Ború, The High King of Ireland who was born in nearby Killaloe and is closely linked with Tuamgraney.
Finally, The Michael Howley Memorial 2014 Walk – Run – Cycle takes place on Saturday 31st May. Registration at Ennisymon Community Centre Friday 30th May – 7.30pm to 9pm and Saturday 31st May 8.30am to 11am.
Entry Fees:
o Adult (walk, run or cycle) – €20
o Family (walk, run or cycle) – €30
o U16s and Seniors (walk, run or cycle) – €10
Times:
o 80k Cycle – 10am
o 40k Cycle – 10am
o 12k Family Cycle – 10am
o 12k Run – 11am
o 8k Walk – 11am
In aid of the following charities – Clare Cancer Support, Lahinch Playground Repair Fund and Friends of Ennistymon Hospital. Prizes and momento of the day for all finishers. For enquiries please contact any member of Riverside Cycling Club, Ennistymon or any of the nominated charities. Denis Cullinane, Organiser of the The Michael Howley Memorial 2014 spoke to Marian about the event.
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