On the show today Maeve Ryan, the Service Co-ordinator of the Crime Victim Helpline talked about how – for some people Christmas can be a difficult time depending on one’s circumstances and recent life events. The emotional effects of difficult events that have occurred during the year can re-emerge during holiday time, and this applies also to people who have been victims of crime. After the Christmas rush is over, people may feel they would like to deal with the issues that arose for them during the year. The Crime Victims Helpline will be open every day between 2 and 4p.m. during the holiday season. (From Xmas Eve to New Years Day included) The National Helpline number is Free Phone 116 006. The number for texts is 085 1337711
Bernard Donohue is the Chairman of Agri Aware, the independent Irish agri-food educational body, which is asking consumers to support the Irish agri-food industry by buying quality and sustainably produced Irish food this Christmas. Launching its “Buy Irish” food campaign, Agri Aware’s appealed to consumers to source a high quality Irish turkey, stay with our traditional Irish vegetables and make sure their roast potatoes are home grown.
Aidan Courtney from The Ennis Book Shop reviewed some of the most popular books for kids this holiday season – the Skullduggery Pleasant series, Nursery Rhymes by The Specks, Stay Where You Are and Then Leave by John Boyne, David Melling’s Hugless Douglas Finds A Hug, Diamond by Jacqueline Wilson and titles from Enid Blyton.
Maverick Sabre aka Michael Stafford, chart topping Singer and Rapper was a special guest of the show. Maverick was born in Hackney, London. At the age of four Sabre moved to Ireland, where he grew up in New Ross, County Wexford, but later – following the suggestion of English singer/rapper Plan B – returned to London to pursue a musical career. His first album was released last year – Lonely Are the Brave, following the last 2 years of gigging, concerts and tours (where also he supported The Script) he is back in the studio recording his second album. He’s performing at the Limerick City of Culture New Year’s Eve party along with The Coronas, Dolores O’Riordan, The Strypes and more.
Lillia Doolin is a member of the Quay Singers, who are based in and around Kinvara. The choir, along with Coole Harmonies and the Liosmorahaun Singers are getting together tomorrow night for a very special concert – It takes place in St Colman’s Church in Gort at 8pm. It’s a celebration of the Christmas Season with songs for all tastes.
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