Morning Focus broadcast live from the Town Hall in the Old Ground Hotel, Ennis for our Coffee Morning to fundraise for Clare FM’s 50 Cent Appeal for four local charities
John Cooke was joined by representatives of the four charities for a cup of coffee and a chat about their day to day work
Sarah Madigan, a Client Care Worker with Clare Haven Service spoke about her challenges dealing with the clients who have suffered abuse at the hands of a partner or spouse and find refuge with Clare Haven
Maureen Hayward, Ward Manager at Cahercalla Hospice spoke about what they do for patients, what they do for families and challenges they face
John Cullinane, volunteer with Clare Saint Vincent de Paul discussed what his role entails on a day to day basis
James McMahon, Social Worker for Older Persons with Clarecare spoke about combating elder isolation, and the importance of looking out for our elderly family, friends and neighbours
Two Ennis Musicians Siomha Brock and Eoin Judge joined John for a chat about their upcoming LP and played a few of their tunes
They performed at the Cork Jazz Festival over the weekend
To get involved in the 50 Cent appeal register by emailing [email protected] or call reception 065 6828888
Pledge money to Clare FM for the 50 Cent Appeal – drop money into the collection buckets at Clare FM reception and via the bank account;
(listeners can lodge money to the below account from any AIB branch)
Sort Code: 93-53-87
Account Number: 32500588
Account Name: Clare Fm Fundraising account
Bank: AIB Bank, Bank Place, Ennis, Co Clare
John was also joined by Michael Collins- the legendary Shannon Airport Barman is retired now but worked in the bar at Shannon Airport for over 40 years
Mick says Joe Sheridan was definitely the inventor of the Irish coffee and that he first served it as far back as 1942 in Foynes. People would be coming in off the flying boats and they’d be very cold. One time he gave a cup of coffee to a woman but she said it wasn’t very nice. He put in a drop of whiskey and then she said it was a little bitter so he put in sugar and then he added the cream.
Mick had fantastic stories and memories of Shannon in its hay day of copious US Presidents, Arthur Miller and Marilyn Monroe
And we got a live tutorial in how to make the perfect Irish Coffee!
Lorraine Battersby, Ennis Trad Festival PRO joined John for a word ahead of the Ennis Trad Festival 2011 taking place from November 10th to 14th
Jack Talty, Concertina musician and member of the Ennis Trad Festival Committee and Michael O’Connell, Uilleann Pipe player entertained with a few tunes
Ciana Campbell, Ennis Book Club Festival Chairperson had details of the annual Book Club of the Year Award
The Award will be presented at the 2012 Festival in the Co. Clare town on 2-4th March.
This popular three day event attracts hundreds of Book Club members and book lovers from all over Ireland and beyond. Writers and readers will travel to Ennis to participate in readings, lectures, debates, music, workshops, exhibitions and walking tours through the narrow streets and lanes of Ennis
Thank you to all who supported our Coffee Morning Focus!
To get in touch with the Morning Focus team email [email protected]
