The Transport Minister has offered Clare County Council an opportunity to formally have it’s say on the future make-up of Shannon Airport.
Minister Leo Varadkar met with local representatives and council officials in Dublin last evening, and a formal mechanism has been put in place which will see the Council have it’s say
While it has not been granted a place on the steering group or task forces established to oversee the transition of Shannon to a fully independent airport, the county manager and Mayor will meet with the chairpersons of the various groups at a regular basis
On Thursday’s Morning Focus John Cooke was joined by Clare County Manager Tom Coughlan
and Clare’s new Mayor Pat Daly to discuss yesterday’s meeting
The County Manager also gave an explanation of water loss in Ennis overnight and an update on the situation
Clarecoco has joined An Garda Síochana and counterpart officials from neighbouring local authorities in Roscommon, Galway and Mayo in making an appeal to road users following a sharp rise in road deaths and serious injuries in the region
22 people lost their lives on the Western Region’s roads during the first six months of 2012, representing an increase of 7 deaths when compared to the same period in 2011
Recent research published by the Road Safety Authority shows that almost half (46%) of road deaths occur at the weekends. Sunday is statistically the day of the week that most collisions occur. The hour between 9pm and 10pm has shown to be the most dangerous period of the day, with 13% of road deaths occurring in that time
Road Safety Officer with Clare County Council Barry Keating and Sergeant John Ryan of the
Clare Garda Traffic Corps joined John in studio.
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 on Friday we have a top prize of a family 2012/13 FAI season ticket for the Aviva Stadium (2 adults and 2 children)
Celebrity Gardener Kitty Scully will be headlining the first Clare Garden Festival
She had a word on Morning Focus’ GIY slot and had some tips to ‘Grow your way to 5 a day’
Carmen Cronin, Grow It Yourself- Regional Champion was in studio
In the months of July and August, many groups are planning less, doing some garden visits and some relax with a little siesta and get started in autumn again.
Carmen also announced what’s happening in July with GIY around the county
See www.claregardenfestival.com
The second phase of Tourism Ireland’s global advertising campaign, Jump into Ireland, kicks off here this week
Filming at the moment at the Cliffs of Moher and at Lahinch Golf Club
Footage captured for the television ad at Lahinch will include legendary golfer Christy O’Connor Jnr
The new three-year global advertising campaign – comprising TV, radio, print and online advertising – has already been rolled out successfully across all Tourism Ireland’s main overseas markets in early 2012
The campaign will reach an estimated annual audience of 200 million potential visitors
Mark Henry, Central Marketing Director with Tourism Ireland, had a word from the cliffs.
Don Purcell and Cyril Hogan organise the Feakle ‘Looking Forward’ events that combat social isolationand elder exclusion in East Clare – they joined John in studio to urge people to come along to their party at Bohan’s Bar, Feakle tomorrow night
Rose DeCourcy attends all the events, she is highly active in Tulla with the Tidy Towns Committee and the community in general and encouraged people to attend
John Underhill of Burren Vets was in studio to answer your livestock and pet healthqueries.
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