On today’s edition of The Afternoon Show, Gavin Grace was joined in studio by John Quinlivan, facilitator with Clare Connect and formerly of Shannon Development, Journalist with The Clare People, Claire Gallagher and Sarah Ferrigan of the Clare Women’s Network. The panel discussed the election of Pope Francis and what it means for the Church? St. Patrick’s Day and as countries across the globe prepare to share our celebrations of Ireland’s patron Saint – we asked if it’s a day to reaffirm our Irishness or has it just become a day in the pub? They also spoke about Seactaine na Gaeilge and whether or not we need to do more to promote our native language. The annual fortnight of Irish language promotion is coming to an end this weekend. They also spoke about the mortgage arrears crisis and how people are being affected following news yesterday that the Finance Minister’s rejected claims there will be a wave of repossessions of family homes. It’s also the final day of racing at Cheltenham and the panel gave their views on the annual festival and the Irish interest.
Also on our Friday Feature Chef and Food Blogger Paul “Calso” Callaghan was in studio to answer all your cookery questions and offer tips on your baking exploits. Today Paul answered your listener queries regarding roast dinners and how to give them some oomph, salad options and what can be added to make a normal dish really stand out and what’s the best way to make a light cheesecake.If you have a query for Paul – email [email protected] or text Clare FM on 53030.. Lot’s more tips and recipes available from Paul’s Blog on http://thesustainablelarder.blogspot.ie/
Tomas Mac Conmara is the Project Co-Ordinator with Cuimhneamh an Chláir – The Clare Oral History and Folklore Group. He spoke to Gavin about their project – Come here till I tell you, Cuimhneamh an Chláir’s popular Listening Room experience. The project will travel to Killaloe this weekend as part of the groups attempt to spread interest in the lore and tradition of Clare across the county. The Killaloe event will be the first held in south East Clare. The event takes place at the Killaloe Family Resource Centre, located in the town of Killaloe and will begin at 6.00pm. For more details see www.clarememories.ie
Kevin McGillicuddy from Clare FM Sport also joined the show for a look ahead to all the weekend sporting action and what’s coming up on tonight’s Sideline View.
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