On The Afternoon Show today Julianne Sheridan of Northern Sound Radio joined Clare FM’s Gavin Grace to discuss yesterday’s march in support of businessman Sean Quinn. It’s reported Seán Quinn became visibly emotional during the march in support of him and his family in Ballyconnell in Co. Cavan. Over five-thousand-people are reported to have turned out for the rally, which was led by Quinn and his wife Patricia, alongside some of their children. The family are caught up in a legal battle with Anglo, rebranded as IBRC, over some 2.8 billion euro worth of debts and have taken a counter-case again the bank over a loans deal. Quinn, his son and nephew Peter Darragh Quinn were found guilty of breaching court orders to stop putting up to 500m euro worth of property assets beyond the reach of the bank.
Michael Kilcoyne of the Consumer Association also spoke to Gavin about reports that as many as 200,000 women are facing motor insurance increases of up to €300 a year, according to a report in the Irish Independent. Insurers have already started to push up premiums for females ahead of new rules banning gender discrimination due to take effect in December. Increases of between 10% and 45% are being imposed on women drivers between the ages of 17 and 30, with lower rises for older women.
Harriet Parsons of Bodywhys, the eating disorders association here in Ireland discussed the findings of the ‘How We See It’ survey. The survey was conducted among 2,000 young people and found that negative body image is considerably more prevalent among girls than boys. More than half of all the young people surveyed say that their body image interferes with their participation in activities such as swimming, dating, and putting photographs on Facebook. Girls are up to twice as likely as boys to find it harder to take part in these activities. However, it also found that two thirds of teenagers are happy with their body image. You can contact Bodywhys on 1890 200 444 or by email at [email protected]
Dr. Heather Thompson of The Advanced Chiropractic Clinic in Roslevan in Ennis also talked to Gavin about our posture. The Chiropractic Association of Ireland (CAI) is encouraging Irish adults and children to ‘straighten up’ during the fourth annual Straighten Up Ireland Week. According to the annual Straighten Up Ireland survey, 91% of respondents claim to be aware that correct posture improves overall health and well-being. Despite this, over a half (51%) admit they are only conscious of sitting and standing up straight ‘sometimes’, with 8% saying they are not aware of it at all.For more details and for tips and exercises see www.chiropractic.ie
The legendary Eddie Furey was a special guest of The Afternoon Show today. Renowned for their hit songs I Will Love You, When You Were Sweet 16, The Green Fields of France, The Old Man, Red Rose Café, From Clare to Here, Her Father Didn’t Like Me Anyway, Leaving Nancy, Steal Away and more, The Fureys & Davey Arthur have been entertaining audiences worldwide for 34 years and are making their 5th appearance in Glór on Saturday night. Eddie and Gavin talked about the bands enduring success over the past three decades.
Tina Andreucetti of the West Clare Family Resource Centre let listeners know about their 50’s+ Activity and Development Groups – where they offer a full day programme of activities like Get Active Keep Fit, Card Making, Chat and Information Sessions that are held weekly from 10am to 4pm in Cooraclare on Tuesday, Kilkee on Thursday and Carrigaholt on Friday. All are welcome to attend. You can contact the West Clare Family Resource Centre on 065 905 2173 for more information.
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