Maeve Ryan, Service Co-Ordinator with the Crime Victims Helpline spoke to The Today Show regarding CSO figures. Having evaluated the most recent crime statistics, published on 30th March, the National Crime Victims Helpline welcomes the overall reduction in several major crime categories. It is not surprising that in the current economic climate, the number of reported burglaries and related offences has increased by almost 8% – an increase of 2,019 in the number of such incidents. Fraud, deception and related offences have also risen, while the incidence of reported theft has shown a very slight increase. The National Crime Victims Helpline provides an opportunity for people who are feeling isolated, anxious, angry, sad, nervous and afraid as a result of a crime to find emotional support on the phone, while others may have questions about the justice system, or ask for information on local services for victims of crime in their area. The National Helpline number is Free Phone 116 006. The number for texts is 085 1337711
Ciaran O’Connell, Chairman of the Clare Rose Centre spoke to Gavin about the continual growth and the success of the rose selection night in Clare and the lack of an Ennis rose last year! He also talked about the growth and development of this year’s event ahead of Friday’s closing date for entries. April 27th is the date for the selection of the next Clare Rose at the West County Hotel, Ennis at 7pm. If you would like to become a Rose then email [email protected] for an application form – entries must be returned by this Friday.
Dr Máire Finn of the Ennis Family Medical Centre joined The Today Show for her weekly medical feature – this week Máire focused on asthma. She discussed asthma in children and adults alike, medication, inhalers and allergies that can affect you. If you have a medical query for Dr. Finn please email [email protected]
Abdelali Kanane, first General Secretary of the Moroccan Irish Friendship Association discussed how the group are beginning new educational courses at the Educate Together National School in Ennis – and about how they are having their official launch on Thursday evening. The courses they offer include Arabic and French. The group hope their courses will add to the diversity of education locally. For details email [email protected] or call Abdelali on 086 2580527.
Dave Neville of Nevsail in Kilkee told us about the most “eggstraordinary” event in the history of Kilkee! The Easter Egg Hunt! It takes place Saturday at 3pm at the Nevsail Hut on the beach. The charge is €5 per person with all proceeds going to the West Clare Cancer Society who provide an invaluable service to the community. Pre-booking is essential so contact us to book your spot. Telephone 086 3308236 or email: [email protected]. While Aodhagan Behan of Shannon Heritage
Discussed the Craggaunowen Easter Weekend Events. They will hold a fun-filled day for all the family and the Easter Bunny has promised to give away hundreds of Easter eggs to mark the end of the Lenten period and the chocolate famine!
If you would like to take part or send a comment to The Today Show please email [email protected] or text Clare FM followed by your message and name to 53030
