On Wednesday’s Morning Focus John Cooke spoke with Mattie Shannon of Doolin Coastguard to get his views on the high seas and what the extent of the storm damage is in the most Northern parts of the county
Clare County Council is to hold an emergency meeting this Friday, following on from the flooding issues along much of the county’s coastline
The Council is preparing a report for government to estimate the bill of the required works here, and local representatives are hopeful they’ll be given an indication of the final figure later this week
Meanwhile, the European Union has been asked to consider releasing funds to help in the recovery of communities in Clare and elsewhere, devastated by the stormy weather
John was joined in studio by Deputies Michael McNamara of the Labour Party and Pat Breen of Fine Gael to discuss.
Friars Walk in Ennis will soon display a sign that reads "Irelands Largest Lingerie Section" – in a bid to encourage more tourists to visit Clares County Town local representatives have decided to link into the Ted Trail, which sees people visit the iconic spots seen in the hugely popular Irish TV comedy, Father Ted
A seen from the show, which has developed world wide success, was shot in Dunnes Stores and featured a scenario of 7 priests trapped in "Irelands Largest Lingerie Section"
The same initiative will also see signage erected on Mill Road to commemorate the Ennis inspired song "The stone outside Dan Murphy’s Door"
John discussed this with Ennis Councillor Brian Meaney – who proposed the motion – and Ted Tours operator in Kilfenora Janet Kavanagh.
Academic and curator Mike Fitzpatrick has been appointed the Interim Head of the Limerick City of Culture project
This follows a tumultuous time for the organisers following the resignations of artistic Director Karl Wallace in late December and CEO Patricia Ryan’s on Sunday
She has been under scrutiny after it emerged her position had not been advertised
Alan Owens of The Limerick Leader explained the situation.
In 2005 the FCA was disbanded – now a Clare group of former FCA members have formed and wish to set up an FCA Association in Clare
The 22nd Battalion Association is meeting tonight in the Queen’s Hotel in Ennis at 8pm and are inviting anyone interested to attend
John Quinlivan – a member of the group- encouraged former FCA members all over Clare to attend.
The Living Farmland Calendar 2014 is a calendar showcasing inspiring rural scenes from around County Clare and month-by-month agricultural and environmental advice for farmers
It’s a joint initiative between Clare Local Development Company (CLDC) and Clare County Council, and is supported by Teagasc and the IFA
All proceeds raised go towards Clare Crusaders Children’s Clinic as Environment Awareness Officer Joan Tarmey and Seamus Murphy of CLDC and Clare IFA explained
Seamus also spoke about the flooded farmlands in the Ballynacally and Kildysart areas.
Paul Wolfe of Clare Citizens’ Information Service was in studio to answer listeners’ queries – contact them on 0761075260.
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