On today’s show the focus was on reading, in particular a new initiative launched by the Clare Library Service. Helen Walsh, Clare County Librarian and Teresa Carmody O’Shea, Clare County Library Service Staff Officer joined Máire in studio to discuss “One County One Book”. Two books on the life of Brian Ború have been selected to feature as part of a newly announced initiative commemorating next week's 1000th anniversary of the death of the last High King of Ireland. Clare County Library is inviting adults and children across Ború's native county to read, discuss, share and experience the same book by participating in a 'One County One Book' programme. The title chosen for adults is 'Lion of Ireland' by Morgan Llywelyn, while the chosen children’s title is 'Brian Ború: Emperor of the Irish', also by Morgan Llywelyn. 'One County One Book' will be officially launched in the De Valera Public Library, Harmony Row, Ennis at 7.30pm today (Wednesday 23rd April), coinciding with the millennial anniversary of Brian Ború's death at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014. It is also the date on which World Book Night will be celebrated. Michael Moylan from Irish History Live also joined the programme as the initiative will feature an interactive history show at the De Valera Public Library. Michael aims to enthral the audience, adults and children, by providing hands-on experience of what life was like in the time of Brian Ború.
If you enjoy a good book, stay tuned to The Afternoon Show in the coming weeks as we join forces with the Clare Library Service to bring you a monthly book review. You can suggest titles that you would like to be discussed or perhaps books that you have read or are reading that you feel more people should enjoy! Simply email [email protected] with your favourite books or if you like send us your review of what you read!
Clare Rose 2014 Joanne O’Gorman from Cratloe was also a guest of the programme. Joanne was crowned Clare Rose 2014 at a special ceremony in Dromoland at the weekend. She’s a lab technician by trade and lives and works in Limerick City, she was sponsored by Wyeth Nutrition. She goes on to represent Clare in the annual Rose of Tralee Festival in August. Joanne replaces Marie Donnellan from Newmarket who represented the county so well last year.
Liam O’Donoghue, Historian and writer from Lár na Páirce GAA Museum also spoek to Máire about a lecture he’s giving in Shannon tonight. The History of Hurling, presented by Liam, and organised by the Shannon Archaeological and Historical Society, is a lecture that will explore hurling before the emergence of the GAA, it's place in inter parish rivalries, hurling and the Landlord classes, the implements of the game, the sliotar and camán and the introduction of controls and regulations. It takes place tonight – Wednesday April 23rd, 8pm, at Wolfe Tones GAA Club, Shannon. No entrance charge.
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