In advance of this week’s Dáil debate on legislation for the X Case, Choice Ireland called on all political parties to support the legislation to give effect to the judgment of the X Case handed down in 1992 in order to allow women to avail of abortion services in Ireland where there is a real and substantial risk to their lives
The Pro Life Campaign has welcomed the defeat of Bill which would have legalised abortion up until birth
They described the abortion Bill which was defeated yesterday in Dáil Éireann, and proposed by Socialist Party TD Clare Daly, as “unnecessary and misleading”
The Bill was defeated by 109 votes to 20
On Friday’s Morning Focus John Cooke was joined by Pro Life Campaign Deputy Chairperson Cora Sherlock and Sinead Aherne, Spokesperson for Choice Ireland to discuss the issue.
Clare County Council has announced planned changes to speed limits on roads in 28 communities across the county
Each of the measures which have been passed by the local authority involve the introduction or extension of 50, 60 or 80 kilometre per hour limits and follow consultation with the public and with the Gardai
Parteen, Tulla, Kilrush, Newmarket on Fergus and even the Cliffs of Moher are among the areas concerned, but a number of the measures have been criticised
It’s proposed that a 50 kilometre zone on the R478 Liscannor road at Lahinch Golf Club be extended, even though some say it is already effectively acting as a speed trap
Tom Tiernan – Senior Roads Engineer with Clare County Council – explained the bye laws and submission process
It’s proposed that a 50 kilometre zone on the R478 Liscannor road at Lahinch Golf Club be extended, even though some say it is already effectively acting as a speed trap
Ennistymon Councillor Richard Nagle sees no safety benefit from the move and that it is unnecessary
Kilkee Councillor Pat Keane thinks these are important safety measures in areas that require it
He asked for the Kilbaha road to be included because of increased volume of traffic over the summer
Participants in a unique sports and business ambassadors’ programme, currently being rolled out in Clare as well as in Limerick, Offaly and Tipperary, helped bring more than 35 million euro into the Shannon Region during 2010 and 2011
This week Shannon Development and the Shannon Region Conference & Sports Bureau honoured 50 participants of the Conference & Sports Ambassadors Programme
The Clare Roots Society were among the award recipients having been recognised for their contribution to Business Tourism by delivering the Genealogy & Family History Conference 2011
Paul Ryan, Shannon Development Marketing Manager had a word with John.
www.conferenceandsportsbureau.com
Hair Aware is an initiative designed to put the spotlight on women’s experience of thinning hair
Whether caused by genes, dieting, pregnancy, menopause or stress; thinning hair is a devastating condition affecting the moods of 49% of Irish women
The condition does not discriminate- effecting men and women, young and old
Deborah Whelan is a Trichologist with 25 years experience treating men and women in Ireland- she wants to highlight her concern that there is so much misinformation and misunderstanding around what can be done for this common problem
Findings of important new research on Irish women’s views about their hair problems and hair styling behaviors
John spoke with Deborah and Emir Holohan, a former Miss Ireland 1999 and mom of 6 about her experience of thinning hair.
Burren Festivals 2012 will be launched at the Aillwee Cave and Burren Bird of Prey Centre, Ballyvaughan, at 4pm today
The organisers of the festivals and events estimate that the above will be worth in the region of €2.5million to the local economy. The festivals will lead to a combined footfall in the North Clare region of about 14,000 and an estimated 6,300 bed nights
Patrick Donoghue of Burren Marathon and Mary Hawkes of the Brehon Law Weekend and Burren in Bloom spoke ahead of the joint launch for 6 events, namely…
Brehon Law Weekend – May Bank Holiday 4th to 6th May
Burren in Bloom – Month of May
Burren Marathon – May 26th
Feile an tSamhraidh – Bank Holiday Weekend June
Ballyvaughan Races – 17th June
An Post Tour de Burren – June 23rd
Peter Ireton – the recently retired, founding CEO of the Limerick-based charity organisation Bothar will undertake a mammoth 60km, 14hour, ‘SIÚL GO DTÍ SEASCA’ trek along the Shannon tomorrow
The return trek from Limerick to Killaloe will also raise much-needed funds for the airlift and placement costs for 60 heifers later this year
The walk is part of the year long celebrations to mark the 21st anniversary of the charity- he had a word with John ahead of his walk to Clare. To support the cause contact 061 414142 www.bothar.org
Poet and Artist Arthur Watson is launching his poetry book and exhibition of paintings and reading ‘Spirit Store’ on Saturday as part of a Clare Three Legged Stool initiative taking place in Glor, Ennis at 2pm
The Belfast native has been living in Clare for the past thirty years and he joined John in studio to speak about his work and share some poetry with listeners.
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