On Wednesday's Edition of Morning Focus with Marian Egan
Clare County Council's Grave Draft ByLaws contain 39 clauses, including definitions relating to the management and control of burial grounds in the county. According to the bylaws, a double grave measures 9ft long by 8ft wide and a single grave measures 9ft long by 4ft wide. The bylaw process will require the publication of a notice, of a period for inspection and the making of written submissions, referral to prescribed bodies, the consideration of submissions and the making or otherwise of the bylaws.
Burial space is at a premium and the whole purpose of the depth requirement (at 8Ft) would ensure two burials in the one plot. Ger Dollard Director of Services Clare County Council joined us in studio to discuss these bylaws further. Councillor Bill Slattery, Lahinch, called in to say he hopes these bylaws will not be passed as many seem unrealistic. Tony McMahon of Mc Mahon Undertakers Blackwater, Ardnacrusha also shared his concerns if these bylaws were to be passed.
Sean McLoughlin, Fomer FG Councillor Shannon, joined us next, he told Marian about a recent scam scare he had when he called to get his Computer Tablet fixed. When Sean called, what he believed to be the helpline, he was asked by the gentleman on the other end of the phone a series of questions including his debit card details and his Mother's madden name. Following his instinct, and besides his bank details to cover a repair fee of €15, Sean gave incorrect information, once the conversation ended and the gentleman said he would need an hour to fix the Tablet, Sean immediately received a call from his bank outlining suspicious transactions. All transactions were cancelled and Sean felt the need to share the story so to warn people about similar called.
Martin O Loughlin, Chairman of the Community Text Alert Committee in Lisdoonvarna spoke to Marian ahead of a meeting held in the The Ritz Lisdoonvarna @ 8PM on Thursday night. Martin says there is a serious need for everyone in the community to get involved and ensure safety for everyone.
Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent spoke to us about his article claiming that families are losing up to €400 by not going online to pay bills. There are penalties for those who continue to pay bills the traditional way. Many of these people argue that Broadband is not always good, especially in rural areas, there is more of a risk of something going wrong with your details over the internet and if something does go wrong online it is the user's fault rather than the company.
Willie Keane from Kilkee is a well known Irish Sports star who has won up to 56 All Ireland Medals for Athletics. The GAA county Board announced on Monday night that all Willie’s medals will now be displayed in the GAA Museum in Croke Park. During his career as an athlete, Willie competed in Track Road and Cross Country Categories. His main winning streak was from 1971 onwards . . . He was beaten in 1973 in a sprint finish but regained his winning title again from 1974 – 77, missed the All Ireland Championship (held in Clare) in 78 due to the flu but again he won again in 79. His career in Athletics began with St. John’s Club based in Kilkee. Willie explained it was an honour to have his medals on display in Croke Park GAA Museum.
Lorraine Wall is a Mix Media Artist in Ennis, she joined Marian in studio to announce the Clare Arts Office details of its 2015 Arts Bursary Programmes, for which they are seeking applications. Lorraine was once a recipient of the Bursary for Tyrone Guthrie Centre Co. Monaghan, an all expenses paid 2 week retreat and acknowledged it as an invaluable experience to her career – Applications closing date for this Bursary is Friday March 20th. Others on offer are: Meitheal Summer School in Limerick – July – for young traditional musicians under 22 years of age – closing date Fri March 27th / 2015 Drama League of Ireland Summer School in UL – August – closing date May 1st / Irish Youth Choir Residential Summer School in UL. Closing date May 1st.
4th Year Student Moya Conway from St. Ann’s Community College Killaloe joined us ahead of the student performance of Les Misèrables taking place in the school hall, Wednesday March 18th – Sat 21st March @ 7.30PM at the Community College and tickets available at 061 376257
Morning Focus Animal Matters – John Underhill of Burren Vets joined us in studio to speak about Anemia in animals, the cause and treatment as well as answering some of your pet queries.
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