On Monday’s Morning Focus John Cooke spoke with Clare U21s joint manager Donal Moloney about Saturday night’s All Ireland Semi final victory over Galway
It was just a two point advantage for the banner county at half time, but the game opened up in the second half, resulting in a massive 12 point victory at 1-16 to 0-07.
EI Electronics is a Fire Safety Products developer and manufacturer, and is one of Irelands largest indigenous electronic companies and employs 300 people. Ei Electronics is a 100% Irish owned private Company
It was established in March 1988 following a Management Buyout (MBO) from General Electric Company USA (G.E.) – the original G.E.-owned operation dates back to 1963
The company is celebrating it’s 50th anniversary on September 1st. Ei employs 430 in its Shannon headquarters and an additional 50 in the UK, Germany and France. Its annual contribution to the local and Irish economies is estimated to be €30 million.
Chairman & Chief Executive of EI Electronics in Shannon Mick Guinee joined John in studio to speak about the company’s origins and going from strength to strength
They are having an open day this Sunday September 1st.
Sergeant Joe Downey, Crime Prevention Officer with the Clare Garda Division joined John in studio to appeal for the public’s assistance with information on crimes committed in the past week
Contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 6848100.
To contact Support After Crime services call 021 432 0555 or write to them at Ground Floor, Angelsea Villas, Angelsea Street, Cork.
At 9.40 on the morning of the 26th of August, 1913, members of the Irish Transport and General Workers’ Union working for the Dublin United Tramway Company abandoned their trams in the vicinity of O’Connell Street. This became the first skirmish in what was to become known as the Dublin Lockout, or simply as 1913. During 2013 communities large and small throughout Ireland have hosted various events to commemorate this historic event not only in Labour history or Dublin history, but National history. The extent of the impact of this historic event is indicated by the fact that it is even being commemorated in the UK by a major conference.
On the 100th anniversary of the events considered the start of the Lockout Miltown Malbay has organised a small informal commemoration of its own. Dr. John Cunningham of the National University of Ireland, Galway, a noted scholar on labour history, has agreed to be guest speaker at an evening of history, music, poetry and song commencing at 9pm on the evening of the 26th of August in the Markethouse, Miltown Malbay.
Organiser Tim O’Brien had a word with John.
Yesterday musicians from far and wide had a once in a lifetime opportunity to make a Guinness World Record Attempt for Largest Irish Band in the village of Kilfenora, led by the internationally renowned Kilfenora Ceili Band. The chosen tune was the Kilfenora Jig.
Organisers are hoping that they managed to gather the Largest Ever Irish Band
John Morgan spoke with John about how the day went and said they’re hopeful of securing a coveted world record.
Wildlife expert John Murphy of the Clare branch of Birdwatch Ireland joined John in studio to answer your bird and wildlife queries.
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