On Tuesday's Morning Focus with Marian Egan
Following recent high-profile attacks on publicans across the country, the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) have today called for publicans to be protected by the law and sterner deterrents to be enacted immediately. The VFI also stated that those behind the assaults have no real fear of custodial sentences. Matthew Griffin Member of Vintners Federation of Ireland and past Clare Chairperson of VFI – Ennistymon shared his views with Marian
The Camogie Association says it expects to issue a clarification this afternoon on the line-up of its All-Ireland Quarter-Finals.Clare and Dublin are both on tenterhooks ahead of the decision, after both counties finished level in their group stage. A drawing of lots was deferred, as both counties wanted a play-off to determine who progresses, but Wexford are scheduled to meet either Clare or Dublin in the Quarter-Final this Saturday. The Camogie Association has told Clare FM that it's currently awaiting a ruling from its Transfer, Hearings and Discipline Committee, and that an update will be issued once this has occured. Clare Camogie PRO Brid McNamara told of the squad's frustration when she spoke to Marian
Tony Mulqueen from Ennis contacted the show regarding the new postcode system Eircode, Tony sent himself a letter using just the new postcode provided last Monday (July 20th) and it has yet to arrive to his home?? He asked the postman about it and they dismissed it as though they don't take it into account. He shared his story.
Clomel man Fiachra Fitzgibbon is currently on a charity Cycle from Mizen Head to Malin Head this week to raise funds for London Based charity “ Aisling – Return to Ireland”. This Morning they are cycling from Kilrush toward North Clare and the Cliffs of Moher and finishing up today's leg of the journey in Athenry. Fiachra is joined on the cycle by 3 other ex-pats, from Cashel, Wales and Cork. He checked in with us on the show and told us more about the charity Aisling Return to Ireland
John Lowe Money Doctor joined us, answering all your Financial Needs with special focus today on news that certain Insurers are to refuse to cover older vehicles.
UP TO 1,000 students at the University of Limerick are expected to avail of counselling services this year, but students say a lack of funding is leaving counsellors struggling to cope with demand.
Colin Clarke, president of the UL students’ union, said mental health is a mounting crisis and a huge area of concern in universities. Colin's colleague Marian O'Donnell ULSU Academic Officer had more on this.
Life is just fine in a small Co Clare town as an American tourist arrives for a visit. But when the caretaker of a group of holiday cottages dies suddenly, its as if Eden has ended. 'The Caretaker of Corofin' by Claude Solnik and directed by Daniel Higgins had its New York city premiere earlier this month
The play is based on a short story by Long Island actress Deborah Rupy, which was inspired by her experience during a short visit to Corofin many years ago. Deborah also plays one of the main roles in the production. She's been telling me more about the 'Caretaker of Corofin'.
Frankie Coote Clare ISPCA Officer – County Dog warden joined us in studio with a round up of the latest Animal Welfare incidents in County Clare and offered animal owners to take care of their pets in the heat,
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