On Fridays Morning Focus, John began by looking at the latest from Tuam as almost 800 babies were found there. David Burke Editor of The Tuam Herald spoke to John about the situation as the Pro Life Campaign group says it's too early to say whether a criminal investigation should be carried out into the discovery of hundreds of dead babies in a septic tank on the grounds of a former Mother and Baby Home in Galway.
Last night, the Sisters of Bon Secours – who ran the home – said its members would co-operate fully with any Government inquiry. Some TDs have claimed the mass grave should be treated as a crime scene and a Garda investigation should be launched.
HD awareness week runs from 7th to 14th June 2014 and HDAI are holding their Annual respite weekend and Members meeting from 6th -8thJune. Ray Scullion a HDAI volunteer has organised a charity snooker exhibition on Sunday 8th June in Shannon to raise awareness and funds for people impacted by Huntington's Disease. John was joined in studio by Siobhan and Frankie Lundy. Frankie was diagnosed with HD around 3 years ago. His father has also been recently diagnosed. They spoke to John about how the disease has impacted their family. Contact the Oakwood Arms for tickets and details.
The chances of passing your driving test in Ennis is 20% higher than Kilrush and Shannon
· The pass rate in Ennis was 68%, compared to 48% in Kilrush and 49% in Shannon.
· The pass rate in Kilrush fell from 58% in 2012 to 48% in 2013. It also fell slightly in Shannon from 52% to 49%.
That's according to a new study. John spoke to Aisling Hussey Author of this investigation / Journalist with the Farmers Journal. They took a look at the local figures and how the fit in to the national picture.
In our Morning Focus Health Matters slot we speak with Dr Finn from the Ennis Family Medical Centre
Today's topic:
Pregnancy
Doctor Maire Finn is from the Ennis Family Medical Centre, and will be joining us again next Friday for more medical advice
You can always send us your thoughts and queries by email [email protected], but if you have concerns or queries about your own health right now please contact your local GP
John was joined in studio by 3 of the judges of Clare FM's Hidden Gems competition, Pol O Chonghaile – Award Winning Travel Writer, Brian O Neill – President of Visit Ennis and Rita Mc Inerney – CEO Ennis Chamber. All there spoke to John about the high standard of enteries for the competition.
Shortist
Victorian Spa Well in Lisdoonvarna
Vandeleur Walled Gardens
Lough Derg & East Clare
St.Brigid's well
Shannon Dolphin and Wild life centre Kilrush
Overall Winner
Loop Head Peninsula Experience incorporating the Hanging Gardens
Finally John took a look at whats going on across the banner county this weekend:
The Annual show in Inagh village takes place on Sunday June 8th from 12pm. Large display of classic and vintage vehicles, Family activities, Dog show, Butter churning, traditional hay cutting. Adults €5, children free. All proceeds to Clare Cancer Support Kilnamona.
A multi-disciplinary exhibition opens in Ennistymon Courthouse gallery this weekend.
Artists include Jane Seymour, Vivienne Bogan, Nicola Henley & Kathryna Cuschieri
From June 6 – July 3
Official opening Friday 6th June at 8 pm
There is an intrinsic harmony which unites to works of Jane Seymour, Vivienne Bogan, Nicola Henley, and Kathryna Cuschieri, four artists living and working in East Clare. The huge skies, the rugged terrain and the seas energy informs much of their art but for each this physical experience is just the infrastructure on which they explore the deeper, often profound and spiritual dimensions of self.
The Estuary challenge cycle takes place on Saturday June 7th in Labasheeda. All the proceeds go to the Shannon Gaels community development group. See www.estuary.eu, / facebook or call 087 9672441 for more info.
Kilmihil Peoples Park ltd are holding a "Sponsored Silence" as a fundraiser for the
Kilmihil People's Park project on Saturday 7th at 9pm in The Fiddlehead, Kilmihil.
Hope to have planning permission for the park in 2 weeks.
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