Residents opposed to the opening of a new soup kitchen in Ennis have received unanimous support from the local town council, with calls from them to block planning for the facility
A group of neighbours from the Clare Road and St. Flannan’s Terrace areas attended last evenings meeting of Ennis Town Council, to hear elected representatives all speak against the development of the Twist Soup Kitchen in their area
Businessman Oliver Williams, who’s begun developing the shelter for the hungry and needy also attended the meeting briefly as the Town Manager outlined how planning and fire officers are dealing with his unauthorised development
On Tuesday’s Morning Focus residents told John Cooke why they don’t want the soup kitchen near their homes
Oliver Williams of Twist Soup Kitchens joined John and responded to the residents’ concerns
Ennis Town Councillors Paul O’Shea and Frankie Neylon also joined the discussion.
Ennis Town Council have confirmed a big screen will be put in place for Clare supports this Sunday
Abbey Street car park will host hundreds of hurling enthusiasts that can’t make it to The All Ireland Hurling Final in Dublin
Tickets for the big match in Croke Park are much sought after but are like gold dust
The erection of the big screen will help those unable to make the trip to support the Banner still feel in on the action
Ger Dollard – Ennis Town Manager – joined John in studio to give the details.
The Money Doctor John Lowe joined John with some personal finance advice
He spoke about the imminent rise of gas bills and answered listeners’ queries
The chief executives of the four biggest banks in Ireland are to take questions from TDs about how they’re dealing with mortgage arrears
The Oireachtas Finance Committee today begins three days of hearings to discuss how those struggling with their mortgages are being accommodated
The Samaritans are hoping to recruit more volunteers locally
Open meetings taking place this week – the first is this Thursday 5th at 8pm in the Templegate, Ennis and Saturday 7th at 11am Templegate
Kevin Phelan – volunteer with the Clare Samaritans – joined John in studio to explain what exactly volunteers do and discuss the type of issues people can contact them to talk about
If you need someone to listen contact the Samaritans on 1850 60 90 90.
Frankie Coote, Clare ISPCA Warden, joined John with some advice on the proper care of animals and owners legislative responsibilities
Contact Clare ISPCA Shelter on 065 6820393.
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