On Tuesday’s Morning Focus we heard from Michael D Higgins, Ireland’s President Elect
He’s been elected the ninth president of Ireland – with an overwhelming majority in the end – over a million people voted for Michael D
He gave his victory speech in Dublin Castle on Saturday – he said he wants to be a President for everyone
John Higgins from Ballycar, Newmarket on Fergus – Michael D’s brother- and Kathleen Lyons in Shannon – Michael D Higgins’ Sister- gave their reaction to the fantastic victory, as did Deputy Michael McNamara of the Labour Party
Political Reporter with The Irish Examiner Juno McEnroe also reflected on the weekend’s results of the Presidential Election, and the two referemdums.
Ciaran Cannon TD, Minister of State for Training and Skills and Galway Fine Gael gave his backing and support to ‘Your Business Expo 2011’ which is a new initiative developed support local businesses
Your Business Expo 2011 is essentially a showcase event and provides a unique opportunity for businesses to come together in one location to market their services to new and existing commercial customers
This event offers businesses the chance to showcase their products and services to other businesses
The exhibition is a great opportunity to network with other businesses and find ways to work together to build business relationships and a sound business for the future
Over 80 stands are now taken
Kieran McCarthy from Shannon completed the Dublin City Marathon in 3 hours and 56 minutes
His three year old daughter Aoibheann was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis 16 months ago. The couple were initially heartbroken with the news but are now concentrating on the future and getting the best possible care and treatment for Aoibheann.
Kieran took on an Iron man type challenge over the Bank Holiday weekend to raise funds for TLC4CF (Tipperary, Limerick and Clare for Cystic Fibrosis) which aims to improve CF Treatment facilities in the Mid-West, and the Clare Crusaders (their clinic in Barefield provides care and treatment for special needs children, including a range of therapies for Aoibheann).
Kieran’s plan was to swim 3 kilometres in Shannon (120 lengths of the Shannon Pool), before getting on his bike to cycle 230 kilometres through the night to Dublin to be in time for the Dublin city marathon which he will then run
He told John how he got on
Crime Prevention Officer with the Clare Garda Division Sergeant Joe Downey joined John in studio for this week’s Garda Focus
if you have information for the Gardai contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 68 48 100.
Elaine de Courcey of Doherty Solicitors and the Clare Citizens’ Information Service
Free Legal Advice Clinic spoke about the changes to the Drink Driving legislation that came into effect over the weekend.
Morning Focus Coffee Morning for Clare Fm’s 50 cent Appeal taking place on Thursday 3rd November in The Town Hall in aid of Clare Have, SVdP, Clarecare and Cahercalla Hospice
Why not hold your own50 cent appeal coffee morning in conjunction with Morning Focus on Nov 3rd? 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 in Madden’s, also 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 Community Radio Holdings PLC
Bank: AIB Bank, Bank Place, Ennis, Co Clare
Willie McGrath, Organiser of the West Clare Mini Marathon & Cancer Care Centre had a word with John
He wants to re-emphasise the need for sponsored cards for the marathon. They had a lot of issues last year. Also due to the huge requirement from families who are dealing with cancer at the moment they are struggling in terms of funding so he wants to mention the open days
Their walk/run takes place on the last Sunday of every January each year. The walk/run is by sponsorship card only. You can get your sponsorship card at the registration nights. If you are from outside of the county and wish to avail of a sponsorship card please call 9056181 or 9060762
Frankie Coote, Clare ISPCA Warden, joined John in studio for his weekly slot where he has advice on the proper care of animals and owners’ legal obligations
Contact Frankie on 087 622 5253.
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