On Tuesday’s Morning Focus John Cooke spoke with PJ Ryan, Sixmilebridge Councillor and Eoin Gavin in Bunratty, President Irish Road Hauliers Association who both called for changes to the system of determining road tax in Ireland
Yesterday we spoke with Senator Mark Daly who called on Minister James Reilly to address the recalled Seanad on his flawed organ transplant bill next week.
65 people have died on the organ transplant waiting list since the minister signed this flawed EU law last year
John spoke with Mark Murphy, CEO of the Irish Kidney Association who reminded people of this serious issue
The people of Clare are being urged to Back the Banner ahead of Sunday’s All Ireland semi-final with Limerick
While many of the county’s homes and streets are already decked out in the Saffron and Blue, county fans are being urged to break out the bunting, fly their Clare flags and show their support for Fitzy’s Heroes.
Shannon woman Amanda Hogan is a committee member of the Clare Hurling Supporters Club spke with John
She’s one of many who have gone the extra mile, and she called on more to follow suit!
This Friday we have a pair of tickets to the semi final to giveaway
Clare FM s live commentary of this Sundays All Ireland hurling semi final between Clare and Limerick comes in association with Matt Waters Clare fruit and veg and!! Donie o Keefe Champion meats Turnpike road Ennis
PJ Curtis Kilnaboy writer and musicologist joined John in studio to speak about his latest novel A Nightingale Falling.
Author, musicologist and lecturer PJ has been involved in music and writing since the mid-seventies
His book A Nightingale Falling is available in bookshops
Shooting for the film of this story is finished and the final production due out next year.
The Leaving Cert results are out tomorrow
Griffith College are offering those who wish to take their HETAC Law, Business, Journalism, Arts degree in Griffith College at any of the campuses and who can provide a Room in their home for an international students, will get Full Free Tuition Fees for the duration of their degree
Michael McNamara of the Development Section at Griffith College Dublin, Cork and Limerick, spoke with John
For more information see www.gcd.ie
Officials from the National Parks and Wildlife Service look set to be called in to help in the search of a rogue fox still on the loose in Ennis
Searches are ongoing for the fox, which has been blamed for the killing of three dogs in recent weeks, while a humane trap has been set to capture it
Clare’s ISPCA warden Frankie Coote joined John in studio and says he’s continuing efforts to find the animal, which is said to be ill with mange, and also has this advice for those who see the animal
Contact Clare ISPCA Shelter on 065 6820393
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