There is a public meeting being held this evening at 8pm in Brogan’s Bar, Ennis in protest at the imposition of household, water and sceptic tank charges
They are about two dozen Clare members at the moment but are hoping this will grow after this evening’s meeting
Welcoming all who are interested in attending
Fiona Ni Mhaonaigh from Feakle and the Clare Branch of the Anti – Household Charge Campaign and Tina McVeigh, Dublin Branch, Anti – Household Charge Campaign had a word with John Cooke on Thursday’s Morning Focus.
Clare Intercultural Network (CIN) is hosting a conference in Ennis – ‘I’m Ok, You’re Ok and That’s Ok’ taking place on Saturday – International Human Rights Day
The conference is being organised as part of CIN’s Humanising Rights and Responsibilities Series: Listening to Young People’s Voices
It will explore the intersection between interculturalism, equality, religious diversity, human rights and student voice in Irish education
This Saturday in the West County Hotel, Ennis
They will launch a the book written by Hassan, a refugee from Iran and a DVD prepared by his wife, where they speak about their journey from Iran to China, where they spent some years before they come to Ireland
This book and DVD will be launched by Prof. Marie Parker-Jenkins of UL.
Alphonse Basogomba, Co-Ordinator, Clare Intercultural Network and Ann Loftus, Clarecare and part of Clare Intercultural Network joined John in studio
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What does Budget 2012 means for Mortgage Holders, those in Negative Equity, and those planning to buy a house? – Following on from calls to the show asking for explanation of Mortgage Interest Relief and the new changed rates:
30% for first-time buyers between 2004 and 2008
25% for first-time buyers in 2012
15% for non-first time buyers
€100 Household Charge: Waived for those on mortgage interest supplement and those in unfinished housing estates
Tommy Corbett, Director of Carey Corbett Financial Solutions, Ennis joined John in studio to answer listeners’ queries
www.revenue.ie or contact Carey Corbett Financial Solutions on 065 68 935 40.
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Where are you doing most of your Christmas Shopping?
Locally/In Clare? 44%
Galway? 8%
Limerick? 21%
Online? 15%
Elsewhere? 13%
For ten years, Jim O’Driscoll filled his garden with Christmas lights, snowmen and reindeer and invited families to come and see them
In return he would ask for a small donation towards a charity
Among the other charities he raised money for were Crumlin Children’s Hospital, Cahercalla Hospice and the Clare Sunset Foundation
Jim had originally planned to raise money for Diabetes Ireland with his Christmas lights in December 2010 but sadly he took ill before it could become a reality
Because of this, Jim’s wife, Ann is dedicating the lights to his memory this year.
John spoke with Ann O’Driscoll, Wife of the late Jim and Grainne Flynn of the Clare Branch, Diabetes Ireland
The official switching on of Jim’s Christmas Lights will take place on Thursday at 75 Elm Park, Gort Road, Ennis at 5:30pm.
This year’s Light up a Memory ceremony takes place on Sunday at 6p.m. on the grounds of Milford Care Centre.
Milford Care Centre has welcomed the attendance of many persons who come together to remember loved ones and to relive the many happy memories of their lives. This traditional family event always offers a memorable start to the season.
Ann Marie Hayes, Fundraising Supervisor at Milford Hospice encouraged people to contact them and come along. Contact 061 485 860. www.milfordcarecentre.ie
The Lodge at Doonbeg holding their annual Christmas Market, which promises to be even bigger than last year with a huge variety of festive cheer in store.
Market Dates:Friday – Dec 9th 4pm – 8pm,Sat – Dec 10th 11am – 6pm, Sun Dec 11th, 11am – 6pm
Joe Russell, General Manager of The Lodge at Doonbeg had a word with John.
John Underhill of Burren Vets answered your animal health queries.
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