On Tuesday’s Morning Focus John Cooke was joined in studio by Michael O’Neill, Chairman of the GAA Employment Committee and Pat Collins of Banner GAA Club to speak about their efforts to source employment locally for players
The GAA Employment Committee gave a presentation at the Clare County Board meeting last week
They are making continual efforts to keep GAA players with their clubs and explained how it’s going in Clare.
Over 44 thousand girls have received the HPV cervical cancer vaccine – ahead of targets set by the Health Service Executive
The vaccine used in the school vaccination programme protects against four types of HPV associated with 70 per cent of cervical cancer
Dr Rose Fitzgerald – Public Health Specialist for the HSE Midwest – spoke with John about the uptake here.
Pharmacists are urging parents to screen children routinely for head lice every week when they return to school in the next couple of weeks. The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) is advising early detection to reduce the spread of the infection within schools and to help reduce the scale of the outbreaks, which can be distressing for children, parents and teachers. There is no way of preventing head lice but the earlier their presence on the head is detected, the easier it is to get rid of the lice. Infestations are most common in children aged four to eleven and most children will get them at least once. A child who is infected will usually complain about constant scratching, which can lead to disturbed sleep and associated problems such as irritability and poor concentration.
Bernard Duggan of the Irish Pharmacy Union had some tips for listeners.
A new European constituency election map could cause tensions within Fine Gael as a reduction in the country’s number of MEPs from 12 to 11 will put pressure on the party to retain its four seats
John spoke with North West MEP Jim Higgins of Fine Gael about this situation and his future political ambitions.
This morning on our Morning Focus’ Walking Feature Eimer McCarthy, Rural Recreation Officer for Clare, has been speaking with Clare FM’s Maire Moynahan about the Black Head loop North Clare; Walks Scheme maintenance of routes North Clare, Walking Guide Training Courses including First Aid for the Outdoors and Leave No Trace training, as well as information on Trail workshop for all with an interest in Trails in Clare
For more details visit www.shannonregiontrails.ie
The Burren Painting Centre in Lisdoonvarna is celebrating 40 Years with a Gathering event this Friday running until Sunday
Over 30 previous participants are converging on Lisdoonvarna for the weekend and will paint all day Saturday in favourite locations in the Burren with a reception and reminiscences that evening.
On the Sunday everyone will paint in town, followed by a barbecue at the Painting Centre during the afternoon
Chris O’Neill, founder of the Burren Painting Centre, spoke with John.
Clare ISPCA Warden Frankie Coote joined John in studio with advice for animal owners and reminders of legislative responsibilties
Contact Clare ISPCA Shelter on 065 6820393.
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