Over 120 key decision makers met with Clare officials in New York overnight at what’s described as a ‘significant’ event showcasing the county as an investment location
The event was organised by Clare County Council, and was hosted by Consul General of Ireland in New York, Cappa native Noel Kilkenny and you hear about it earlier this week when I spoke to Mayor of Clare Pta Hayes ahead of his trip to the state
Clare Fine Gael TD Pat Breen was also present for Clare County Council’s reception for US Business Leaders in New York last night as he’s visiting the states in his role as Chairman of the Government’s Foreign Affairs and Trade Committee – he spoke with John Cooke on Thursday’s Morning Focus.
We heard Part Two of John Cooke’s exclusive conversation at home with Ger Loughnane the Former Clare Hurler and Legendary Hurling Manager and well known GAA Pundit & Hunting Enthusiast
Following huge reaction to yesterday’s extract in which Ger detailed his treatment from Leukemia and his response to false reports of his death, today’s second, and final instalment begins with the latest news Loughnane has had from his doctors and his outlook on life after retirement – and life after death – though he’s not sure whether there is such a thing
The former All Star Hurler – who lead Clare to All Ireland success in 1995 and 1997 also gives his views on the future of Clare Hurling – Davy Fitzgerald’s approach to management, the payment for managers issue in the GAA and his own plans for a new career.
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It’s Day Three of Cheltenham
The Ladbrokes World Hurdle is the feature at Cheltenham today in a seven race card
Horseracing Pundit Rupert Bell had a word with John.
Brid Hederman, Kilrush Coordinator of Grow It Yourself joined John for our second GIY slot
Today’s topic was The Almighty Spud
Brid discussed potato varieties, sowing, growing, etc
She had details of GIY meetings in Clare coming up in March
There are 5 groups in Co Clare (Ennis, Ennistymon, Miltown Malbay, Kilrush and Scarriff)
Rith is all about celebrations and community participation along a set route that will cross 17 counties and 400 towns and villages in Ireland
Running non-stop, day and night, Rith 2012 begins in Belfast and will culminate in a grand finale on St. Patrick’s Day in Galway City
Today Rith is passing through Clare and 20,000 people are expected to participate
They will arrive in Shannon at 11am, Ennis at 1pm, Kilrush at 3.45pm and finally Kilkee after 5pm
There will be a cross country event in Lees Road and that’s where Brendain is at present as they prepare to show off the fantastic amenity to the thousands expected
Brendain MecFhionnaile of An Chlar as Gaeilge explained what is taking place today.
A Message of Hope from the Angels is the latest book from author Lorna Byrne, it is written as an urgent response to the many challenges the world is facing today
This book focuses on the readers life- as opposed to her own
She says she sees angels holding lights in front of people who are financially stressed to give them courage
Lorna is the author of international bestseller Angels in my Hair
A Message of Hope from the Angels is Ireland’s current non fiction hardback no1 bestseller
Lorna is in Limerick tonight for a free talk at 8pm in St Joseph’s Church- all are welcome.
John Underhill of Burren Vets was in studio to answer your pet and livestock health queries.
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