The Children’s Rights Referendum was passed by a narrow margin, with final results from all count centres across the country showing a result of 58pc in favour versus 42pc against
The turnout varied in the 43 constituencies but overall reached a very low 33.49pc
In real terms, 1,066,239 people voted – out of a total electorate of 3,183,239
On Monday’s Morning Focus John Cooke discussed the vote and the turnout with Clare Deputies Joe Carey of Fine Gael and Timmy Dooley of Fianna Fail.
Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children’s Rights Alliance, thanked the people of Clare for being amongst the constituencies to record the highest percentage of yes votes in the country, with just under 62 percent of the electorate in favour of the constitutional change
Newmarket on Fergus suffered a devastating loss in the Munster senior club hurling semi final after a 1-10 to 0-10 loss to De la Salle of Waterford in Sixmilebridge yesterday afternoon
The game looked set for extra time before Johnny Keane rifled home a goal with the final puck of the game to seal their place in the provincial decider later this month
De La Salle led at the break by seven points to six and in a thrilling second half the sides matched each other point for point until the late drama
We heard Clare FM’a Syl O’Connor speak with Newmarket on Fergus Manager Bob Enright after yesterday’s match
Concepta O’Connor, PRO of Newmarket on Fergus had a word with John and thanked the team, management and supporters for a great season.
Garda Frank Browne of Ennis Garda Station joined John appealing for information on crimes committed in the county over the past seven days
Contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 68 48 100.
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Mary Ita Griffin, Manager of the Kilmaley Daycare Centre, joined John for a chat about the services they provide in their locality
Kilmaley Daycare Centre is one of the four charities to benefit from Clare FM’s 50 Cent Appeal this year
This is the 7th year of Library Ireland Week which celebrates and highlights the role of libraries, librarians and information professionals
Eleanor Feely of the Clare Arts Office joined JOhn in studio to discuss what’s taking place in Clare and the importance of libraries
Library Ireland Day takes place nationally on Wednesday 14th November
Clare County Library will celebrate Library Ireland Day with a special performance of ‘Wild Winds’ at Kilrush Public Library on Wednesday 14th
November at 7pm- Entry is free and all are welcome
John Murphy of the Clare branch of Birdwatch Ireland joined John to discuss wildlife and answer listeners’ queries.
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