On Fridays Morning Focus John began by speaking to Clare Hurler, Shane O'Donnell. As the Leaving Cert comes to an end and ahead of the CAO Change of Mind of July Ist, Clare Hurling Star and All Ireland Hat Trick Hero Shane O'Donnell is encouraging students to consider Sciene and Maths subjects in college as part of the Scine Foundation of Ireland's Smart Futures Initiative. The Ennis man is studying genetics in UCC and is an ambassador for the government-Industry Initiative providing access to Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths careers information. As the Clare Hurlers await news of who they'll face in the All Ireland Qualifiers, Shane spoke to John about Smart Futures.
Up next John spoke to more areas across the county to see if the good weather has seen a boost in business Linda Herman, Volunteer at the new tourist information point and exhibition centre in Mountshannon told John that there is a great buzz around Mountshannon with the fine weather. The harbour is looking great and people are starting to trickle into the centre. The centre has just opened at they are also selling souvenirs!! David Quinn of L'Arco Italian Restaurant Ballyvaughan also had a word with John. It was a rough start to the year for many businesses in Clare that were affected by the storms. However with this good weather the restaurant is up for the first 4 months of this year compared to last year!
John Murphy, wildlife expert and Chairperson of the Clare branch of Birdwatch Ireland joined John and Morning Focus Producer Amy Ryan in studio as he brought in a false black widow spider. We have heard so much about this spider over the last few months we decided it was time to meet one!!
In our Morning Focus Health Matters slot we speak with Dr Finn from the Ennis Family Medical Centre
Today's topic:
Being Sun Smart
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.
We took a look at some events happening over the weekend
Feile an chnoic at Spancilhill this Saturday at 6pm the Spancilhill walk lead by local historian Joe Queally starting from Duggans Pub contributions in support of Cahercalla hospice Sunday From 2pm Family Fun Day vintage horse drawn carriage drive , donkey derby fun tug of war and lots of fun activitiesSpancilhill Fair 2014 will take place on 23rd June 2014. Free fun and entertainment for all the family. All are welcome.
Drumgeely Playground Assossiation are holding a fun day on Sunday June 22nd from 2.00pm to 6.00pm. This is part of our ongoing fundraising to re-instate a playground into the Drumgeely area.
Doolin Heritage Weekend starts on at 11am on Saturday 21st June in Hotel Doolin, with talks on archaeology, conservation and local history. There will be an Artifacts Roadshow, Bronze Age Horn demonstration, music, drama and much more, culminating in A Céilí Mór with music by The Star of Munster, at 8pm on Sunday 22nd June in the Marquee at Hotel Doolin.
Walk from Tulla to Magh Adhar for Inauguration Re-enactment.
Walkers will assemble at St Mochulla's Church car park in Tulla at 2.45 pm on Saturday. From St Mochulla's well nearby begin a 9km/5.5 miles walk via the Miltown road to Magh Adhair. Participants are welcome to join the group at any point along the way. The highlight of the afternoon's event will be a Brian Boru inauguration re-enactment ceremony presented by Clooney N.S. at Magh Adhair at 6 pm. Sturdy walking shoes/boots, clothing appropriate to weather conditions and snack food with a drink are recommended.
Fun day which we are having on Sunday next 22 of June in aid of our local school – St Marys National School. It starts of at 11.30 with a tractor and vintage car rally around feakle . Than the fun begins in our local gaa pitch from 2/5, wit bouncing castles face painting and loads more fun activities.
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