The issue of emigration was up for discussion on Monday’s Morning Focus and John Cooke was joined by Gerry Johnson and Tom Downes from Kilmihil
Gerry Johnson from Kilmihil conducted a survey in the parish recently that found at least 87 people have emigrated in the last two years – the majority of which are between the ages of 20-30
Many people were upset by comments made by Michael Noonan last week when he said that, for many, emigrating from Ireland is an opportunity to travel, rather than an economic necessity
Gerry disagrees and says for Kilmihil’s emigrant’s emigration is an economic necessity
Tom Downes of Kilmihil GAA Club and Munster GAA Delegate discussed how the Club has lost many of its players through emigration
John also had a word with three Kilmihil men now working in Sydney, Australia
Alan Normoyle, Aaron Lineen and Colm O’Gorman spoke about why they emigrated and how they are getting on there.
The Visit Ennis Brochure and Website, the promotional media for the town, is an initiative aimed at increasing visitor numbers to the area and published by Promote Ennis, an organisation comprising of representatives from local businesses, Ennis Chamber, Ennis Town Council and Shannon Development
Brian O’Neill, Managing Director of The Rowan Tree and Paul Madden, Owner Director of
The Temple Gate Hotel in Ennis joined John to discuss the benefits of being invovled
If you would like to find out more about the Visit Ennis brochure, there will be an Information Session tomorrow from 6.15pm-7pm in the Temple Gate Hotel
Sergeant Joe Downey, the Crime Prevention Officer of the Clare Garda Division joined John for Garda Focus where he appealed for information on a series of crimes committed in the past seven days. Contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 68 48 100.
The Money Doctor John Lowe spoke about sping cleaning your finances saying this is a great time to focus on budgeting and planning
He had advice on what we should be doing and how to make a start, he also had advice on saving and how to prioritise debts
As always the Money Doctor was happy to answer listeners personal finance questions
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At the Shannon Chamber luncheon on Friday with Minister for Jobs, Trade and Innovation Richard Burton in attendance Shannon Chamber President Damian Gleeson welcomed the efforts being expended by the Government and its development agencies on starting new businesses
He also called for a sustained and concerted effort by all involved in enterprise support, including the business community, to identify ways and means of growing the existing base of strong indigenous companies
Damian Gleeson, President of the Shannon Chamber spoke with John.
John Murphy Chairman of the Clare branch of Birdwatch Ireland joined John for his weekly slot where he discusses wildlife and answers your bird and wildlife queries.
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