Clareman Sean Hehir yesterday became the first Irishman in 20 years to win the Dublin Marathon yesterday
The Kilkishen Runner follows in the footsteps of his coach Dick Hooper who was the first Irish man to win the race
Hehir finished in a time of 2 hours, 18 minutes and 21 seconds, seeing off Dubliner Joe Sweeney who finished in the runner up position
On Tuesday’s Morning Focus a delighted Sean Hehir gave his reaction to Marian Egan.
Mayor of Clare Joe Arkins extended his congratulations to Sean on behalf of the county
Also – as Chairman of the Joint Policing Committee – Mayor Arkins encouraged people to attend a public meeting of the Joint Policing Committee that is being held at the Falls Hotel, Ennistymon on the 4th November at 8pm.
Clare County Fire & Rescue Service says that substantial costs are incurred each Halloween in responding to bonfire-related incidents, as well as cleaning up after bonfires have taken place
In 2012, the Fire Service attended 10 bonfires at a cost of €11,826
Colum Frawley, Assistant Chief Fire Officer with the Clare Fire Service joined Marian in studio with some advice on safety this Halloween.
Lahinch hotelier and President of the Irish Hotels’ Federation Michael Vaughan said the new routes are good news for the wider Shannon catchment area and come a week after the announcement by United Airlines to resume seasonal non-stop service between Shannon and its Chicago hub in 2014
In particular, the routes from Berlin, Munich and Paris and additional UK capacity will provide a very welcome boost for tourism businesses, including hotels and guesthouses
The number of drink driving offences across Clare have significantly dropped when compared to the same period last year
Gardai in the county made 5 drink driving arrestes this bank holiday weekend, that figure stood at 11 for the same bank holiday weekend last year
Officers reported no serious injury traffic accidents for the second year running, there was also no non serious traffic accidents this year while there was 2 in 2012
Sergeant Joe Downey, Crime Prevention Officer with the Clare Garda Division, joined Marian in studio and also appealed to the public for information on crimes committed in the past week
Contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 6848100.
The Money Doctor John Lowe discussed budget hikes in health insurance, had tips on how to cut losses on the interest in your savings, as well as other advice in personal finance.
See www.moneydoctor.ie
Burren based herbalist Vivienne Campbell joined Marian in studio ahead of a talk she is giving later today on the historical use of plants in the BUrren, foraging and folklore
North Clare Historical Society have organised the event taking place this evening at 8pm in the Courthouse Gallery, Ennistymon – admission is €5.
Frankie Coote, Clare ISPCA Warden, was in studio to impart some advice on the proper care of animals
The ISCPA is appealing to pet owners to keep their animals away from bonfires and fireworks during Halloween celebrations
Each year, animal rescue centres and veterinary practices says they are inundated with animals needing attention at this time of the year
Contact Clare ISPCA Shelter on 065 6820393.
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