The Mid-West Regional Authority (MWRA) will launch the most comprehensive socio-economic review ever conducted of North Tipperary, Clare and Limerick at its annual conference in Ennistymon, Co Clare, today
The MWRA says the Mid-West Regional Profile 2012 will form the basis for determining plans and policies for the future of the Region, and encourage international and indigenous investment into the Mid-West. Minister O’Sullivan is launching the conference- she spoke with John Cooke on Friday’s Morning Focus about the conference, the suspension of her Labour Party colleague Michael McNamara and about being a ‘Super Junior’ Minister.
Clare Deputy Pat Breen is chairman of the Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade had a word ahead of the visit of China’s Vice-President Xi Jinping to Ireland this weekend
He says it gives us a great opportunity to showcase the tourism product on offer in Co. Clare and in our capital city
Thirty-eight million Chinese people travel overseas each year, with two million of these going to Europe
According to Deputy Breen the entire visit will be broadcast throughout China, with several camera crews travelling with the Chinese delegation
This means an extremely positive vision of Ireland can be delivered to a potential audience of more than one billion people
During his time in Co. Clare the Vice President will go to see the Cliffs of Moher, attend a medieval banquet in Bunratty and visit a farm in Sixmilebridge.
Prof Deirdre Hunt of the School of Asian Studies in University College Cork is a founding member of the ESIAM based European network for Asian Management research
She spoke with John about the significance of this weekend’s Chinese Visit for the Mid-West
Shannon Region’s Leisure and Sports Offerings Could be Significant Destination for Chinese Tourists, say leading Chinese Academics
Following an approach by Shannon Chamber, leading Chinese academics from University College Cork’s Confucius Institute and NUI Maynooth will address a tourism-focused seminar at the Shannon College of Hotel Management, Shannon Airport, Co Clare on Wednesday, 29 February.
The Flagmount/Kilanena Community Alert have started a new text initiative to ensure no crime goes undetected
It’s the first of its kind in the county – local Gardai say it should be used by other communities to warn people about suspicious callers, or crime risks in the area, as well as safety issues like children cycling to school
Chairman of the Flagmount/ Kilanena Community Alert Ger Hoey explained.
Clare has launched the world’s first comprehensive literacy programme for young people with Down Syndrome titled “Latch – On (Literacy and Technology Hands-On)”
It will be the very first time that a programme specifically aimed at developing long term and post school skills is rolled out in Europe
The centre in Co. Clare will be one of 12 designated Down Syndrome Ireland educational centres to provide this programme across the country.
Pat Clarke, Chief Executive of Down Syndrome Ireland explained.
Alexander Technique specialist and Author of Change Your Posture Change Your Life Richard Brennan had a word about how the Alexander technique can help combat back pain, tension and stress. See www.alexander.ie
For Clare FM’s Morning Focus, Barry Fetherston took to the streets of Ennis to hear your views on health insurance costs
The Patricia Corbett Memorial walk and half marathon takes place this weekend and begins at Labasheeda Community Centre- register from 12 noon on Sunday – walk begins at 1pm
€10 euro entry fee for walk and €20 for marathon
Please support as funds raised go directly to three local charities – the Cian Cleary fund, the critical incident unit for children at the Midwest regional Hospital and the Rehab Care Centre Oakley Woods, Ennis
John O’Connell in Labasheeda, one of the organisers, encouraged people to take part.
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