Legendary Sports broadcaster Jimmy Magee joined John Cooke on Thursday’s Morning Focus to speak about his biography ‘Memory Man’
He recalled his best sporting memories, spoke about his admiration for Katie Taylor, and mused on London 2012.
Jimmy will be in the Ennis Book Shop this Saturday at 3pm signing copies of his biography.
Clare’s Government TDs insist the Health Minister has made no final decision on the future of emergency medical care at Ennis General
Deputies Pat Breen and Joe Carey have issued a joint statement, stating that they have received confirmation from James Reilly that no final decision has been taken with regards to the county hospital
The HSE had previously told Clare FM that functions at Ennis General will change in line with national clinical programs, though it insisted no date had been set for this to occur
The Minister says the hospital’s fate will become clear after the publication of the Small Hospitals Framework Document, which Deputy Pat Breen admits will occur in the near future, though he’s confident it will serve as a key boost
We heard Clare FM’s Gavin Grace speaking to Deputy Breen last evening and John got reaction from Fianna Fail Deputy Timmy Dooley
Magician and Escape Artist Steve Spade from Coonagh will attempt one of the most spectacular and dangerous escapes every performed in Ireland this Saturday when he bids to escape from being burned at the stake
The illusion, which has never before been performed in modern times in Europe, will be the headline act in an event entitled “Night of Fires” at the medieval King John’s Castle in Limerick, part of the inaugural Elemental Arts & Culture Festival
Steve had a word with John about preparations and how he got into magic
This is National Organic Week
Hilary Marsh, a smallholder in West Clare, joined John in studio to speak about growing edible plants for sale at Farmers’ Markets around the county
She also produces preserves and occasionally supplies Irish Seed Savers in Scarriff with fruit and veg from the holding
She had some tips on preserving and storage ahead of the Winter and Carmen Cronin, Munster GIY Coordinator, had details of upcoming meeting throughout the county
This year marks the 20th Anniversary of Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning, which takes place on Thursday, 20th September, and an appeal is being launched today by Clare Hospice at Cahercalla for people to enjoy a cup of coffee with friends or colleagues and raise much needed funds for local hospice care
Local fundraising for hospice services is now more important than ever before. Hospice care, like other areas of the health service, has been affected by cutbacks and local fundraising is essential to ensure that vital hospice services are maintained
Mary Moloney of the Fundraising Department at Cahercalla Hospice joined John in studio and said a lot of supporters from previous years have gone out of business so they are anxious for others to get involved
Morning Focus will broadcast live from Cahercalla next Thursday to mark Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning in aid of Cahercalla
John Underhill of Burren Vets joined John in studio to answer listeners’ livestock and pets health queries.
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