There are celebrations in West Clare after The Lodge at Doonbeg was named as the best hotel and resort in Europe in a prestigious global survey
80,000 readers of Condé Nast Traveler, one of the most respected and trusted names in the industry, took part in the poll which has rated the Clare resort as 20th in the world
On Thursday’s Morning Focus Marian Egan spoke with General Manager Joe Russell who said the accolade is already proving helpful as they begin preparations for 2014.
Speaking from Washington D.C. Deputy Pat Breen anticipated the good news of Ryanair announcing new routes from Shannon
Deputy Breen is Chairman Irish Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade
He and three of his Irish Parliamentary colleagues and other Irish immigration advocates are in Washington D.C. to visit members of the U.S. House of Representatives to discuss why we need common sense immigration reform and how it will affect Irish immigration
Earlier this year, the Senate passed an immigration reform bill which has fallen off the agenda because of the government shutdown.
Kathryn D’Arcy – Director of The Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland – had a word about the minimum pricing legislation for alcohol
The ABFI has stated that a second consecutive year of penal excise increases on beer, wine and spirits as announced in Budget 2014 will be bad for jobs, bad for growth, and will damage an important domestic sector.
The 13th Ghost Convention is taking place in the atmospheric and magnificent 19th century Cork City Gaol tomorrow
It’s an event for those who are curious about all things supernatural and provides an opportunity to hear a colourful assortment of supernatural topics explored by speakers from different backgrounds and professions
In addition, those who have experienced supernatural occurrences have the chance to share their own personal supernatural experiences if they so wish as well as hear first-hand the accounts of others who echo similar experiences
Marian spoke with Psychic Medium, Reiki Master and Author Teresa Collins who is giving a lecture at tomorrow’s convention
Teresa will explore this fascinating area of Mediumship.
Clare FM’s Deputy Head of News Gavin Grace joined Marian in studio with an update on announcements from the Ryanair press conference being held at Shannon Airport where they have been announcing new routes from Shannon.
Young Irish people have been left "despondent" after years of unemployment, emigration and cuts
That’s according to youth groups and trade unions who protested outside the Dáil yesterday against the planned cuts to jobseekers allowance for those under the age of 26
They say the decision will force thousands of people to leave the country and seek work abroad – and harm Ireland’s economic recovery – Kilshanny native and ‘We’re Not Leaving’ spokesperson Moira Murphy spoke with Marian.
Running since 2007, Ulster Bank Money Sense for Schools uses interactive worksheets, discussion videos, age-relevant case studies, simulations and quizzes to stimulate interest in financial education for the smart phone and tablet generation
Marian spoke with Jill Smyth- Head of Money Sense at Ulster Bank- who had some budget tips to save you some money over Halloween.
John Underhill of Burren Vets joined Marian in studio to answer listeners’ animal health queries.
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