Ennis General Hospital has been announced as the recipient of a prestigeous health award
Manager Frank Keane and his team were announced as winner at the Biomnis Healthcare Innovation Awards in the category of Innovation in Quality of Service Delivery
The presentation was made by Minister Frances Fitzgerald at the Burlington Hotel on Saturday night
On Tuesday’s Morning Focus John Cooke was joined in studio by Frank Keane and also Dr Michael Harty, Kilmihil GP and member of the Irish College of GPs in Clare had a word welcoming this accolade.
Michael McNamara TD of the Labour Party is advocating a Yes Vote in the Fiscal Compact Treaty referendum
Deputy McNamara says that Eoin Ó Broin resorted to misleading the Irish people for electoral advantage
Eoin Ó’Broin, Director of Elections for Sinn Fein also had a word advocating for a NO vote in the Fiscal Treaty referendum
Minister Ruairi Quinn yesterday announced 6,000 new part time higher education places for unemployed people as part of a further roll out of the Springboard initiative
36 institutes of technology, universities and privately-run higher education colleges around the country will be offering a total of 220 Springboard courses
929 places are available in the West and South-West
The courses are free, part-time and at certificate degree and postgraduate level – all of the courses address an identified current or future skills needs
Dr Mary-Liz Trant of the National Office for Equity of Access to Higher Education joined John to discuss options of Springboard 2012
Will Cahir of Cahir and Co. Solicitors, Ennis is a volunteer solicitor with the Free Legal Advice Clinic at the Clare Citizens Information Service
He joined John in studio for this week’s legal advice slot where he discusses Personal Injuries claims and assessments.
The Clare Bat Group invites you to join them for a night bat walk in Ennis this Thursday at 10pm
For those interested in discovering the bats that are living in Ennis town
These small nocturnal animals go completely unnoticed by most walking around Ennis at night
This event is in conjunction with events throughout Ireland for Biodiversity Week (18th -26th of May) and admission is free
Elaine Keegan of the Clare Bat Group urged people to come alon- see clarebatgroup.web.com
Clare ISPCA Warden Frankie Coote joined John for his weekly slot where he has advice on the proper care of animals and owners’ legislative rights
Contact Frankie on 087 622 5253
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