On Mondays Morning Focus Marian began by speaking to Pat Breen – Clare Fine Gael TD and Michael McNamara – Clare Labour TD about the cabinet reshuffle. New Ministers will meet with those working in their respective Departments this morning. Enda Kenny announced a Cabinet reshuffle; it saw the promotion of Paschal Donohoe, Alan Kelly, Jan O'Sullivan, Alex White and Heather Humphreys to the Cabinet. Phil Hogan will be appointed EU Commissioner. Marian quizzed both TD's on the reshuffle and their thoughts on the new appointments.
Clare-man Eric Gargiulo spotted a gap in the market and became the first professional to deliver hot food from established restaurants to homes. With just one van the 28-year-old set up The Delivery Guys, protecting the reputation of each restaurant in Ennis by keeping food hot in specialised electric heated bags and boxes. He and his father Mike, 48, now employ six. But don't be fooled, this is not just your everyday fast food delivery business. There is a cutting edge piece of software being developed that will result in its expansion in to the university towns of Limerick and Galway. Marian was joined in studio by Eric and Mike to talk all things business and how things are progressing for their company.
Following a weekend of jam packed sporting action we heard from Davy Fitzgerald as Clare lost their All Ireland Hurling title against Wexford on Saturday evening after losing in extra time by 2-25 to 2-22. Clare were reduced to 13 men with red cards for Brendan Bugler and Jack Browne, but an almost superhuman effort in the second half saw Clare come back from the dead to level the game. Colin Ryan's last gasp point from 65 metre free brought the game to extra time, but a Wexford goal at the end of the first period was the decisive score. We also heard from Colm Collins as Clare beat Carlow by 4-26 to 2-13 in yesterday's Qualifier clash in Dr Cullen Park to qualify for the last 16 of the All Ireland Championship. The Banner led by 2-15 to 1-5 at half time, with the goals coming from Rory Donnelly and Shane Brennan. Clare registered another 2-11 in the second half, with goals by Podge Collins and Podge McMahon. Clare now play Kildare at home in the third round of the Qualifiers, with fixture details to be confirmed by the GAA later.
Sergeant Joe Downey, Crime Prevention Officer with the Clare Garda Division appealed for the public's assistance with information on crimes committed in the county over the past seven days
Contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 68 48 100.
NUI, Galway archaeology-diploma students are exploring the importance of ancestors in early medieval Ireland and helping to put a native Irish family back into the picture of medieval Ireland. The archaeology of medieval Ireland is dominated by the structures built by the intrusive Anglo-Normans, from the 12th century AD onwards – their earth and timber fortifications, large stone castles, towns and villages. Little is known of the archaeology of native families that dwelt in Ireland at the same time. Now, however, this is beginning to change, and adult students from NUI, Galway's evening diploma in archaeology are playing their part. Working alongside international students at the Caherconnell Archaeology Field School, the group are helping excavate a 10th to 17th-century AD settlement at Caherconnell in the Burren, Co. Clare. Marian spoke to Michelle Comber of the Archaeology, NUI Galway to find out what exactly will be happening on the dig in the Burren.
National Champion horse carriage drivers Dan Joe Spillane, from Macroom, John McMahon, from Kilbeheny, and Pat Fleming, from Kilkenny, will drive a horse and carriage the length of Ireland for Breakthrough Cancer Research from today July 9th to 19th.Aiming to raise €80,000 for cancer research, they will travel 441 miles. Covering approximately 50 miles each day between six horses. The horses include four siblings Sylvie, Valerie, Chas, Dave with Mischief and Sonny who are all used to road work and are out and about each Sunday. They are travelling through Donegal, Sligo, Mayo, Galway, Clare, Limerick, Kerry and Cork. They drive is in Clare today and Marian spoke to John McMahon to see how things are going to date.
John Murphy, wildlife expert and Chairperson of the Clare branch of Birdwatch Ireland joined John in studio to answer listeners' bird and wildlife queries.
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