Joining Máire on today’s Afternoon Show was Mark Dunphy of Dunphy PR, Martin McMahon from the ICMSA and Verena Tarpey of Rape Crisis MidWest for the Friday Panel. They discussed the excitement when All-Ireland winning Clare Senior and Under 21 Hurlers arrived home to a hero’s welcome in Ennis on Sunday night, cheered on by crowds of 30,000 people. Thousands more turned out to greet the victorious teams and the Liam McCarthy Cup along the way with huge celebrations in Cratloe, Sixmilebridge, Newmarket-on-Fergus and Clarecastle. The panel also talked about how Clare has recorded its lowest level of people signing on the live register since March 2009. Figures released by the CSO show that the number has fallen by 630 in the last month meaning just under 9,000 people here are now claiming some form of unemployment benefit. They also tackled the issue of smoking and talked about Government plans to make Ireland tobacco free by 2025. In the plans smoking won’t be illegal – but it’s hoped smoking rates will be reduced from 22% to just five per cent. Under the plan, smoking will be banned in cars and in many public areas like playgrounds, creche’s and college campuses, plain packaging will be introduced and there will be further price increases on the price of cigarettes and tobacco.
Chris Kavanagh is the Lead Singer in “The legend of Luke Kelly”. On January 30th, 1984, it is said that the whole of Ireland mourned the early death of Luke Kelly – one of the greatest folk artists of the 20th Century. “The Legend of Luke Kelly”, a tribute show to the life and music of Luke Kelly has been running for 12 years and tonight it comes to the Lime Tree Theatre, for one night only. Chris Kavanagh‘s singing talent captures the depth and passion of the great man himself. He’ll be joined on stage by accomplished musicians, all of whom consider it an honour to bring Luke’s memory to the stage in the ultimate tribute to the King of Balladeers. The show comes to The Lime Tree Theatre in Limerick tonight.
Stylist Tess Purcell was also in studio with Máire today to look at make up and cosmetics as we approach the change of season. She spoke about skincare, moisturising, cleansing, toning, serums and other products and also talked about foundation and coverage.
Pat Murphy from the Sunset Foundation, based in Ennis also joined The Afternoon Show. Next Thursday, October 10th there will be a special walk for the blind and visually impaired through Ennis. The awareness raising event will see well known Clare people such as Davy Fitzgerald and others walk blindfolded through town to highlight the cause. Please come out and show your support on the day.
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