Joining Clare FM’s Gavin Grace on The Afternoon Show today was Bob Schumacher, Managing Director of Sales in the U.K. & Ireland for United Airlines. It comes as United Airlines will inaugurate a five-times-weekly non-stop service between Shannon and its Chicago hub, O’Hare International Airport, during the period Jun. 7 to Aug. 27, 2013 (both dates westbound), subject to government approval. The move is seen as a boost to the Mid West Airport and will allow better access for The Gathering in 2013.
Beverly Thomas is the Managing Editor of the Cambrian News in Wales. She spoke to Gavin about the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of April Jones. Police in Wales are continuing to question a 46 year old man about the abduction of the five year old, who was last seen getting into a van in Machynlleth on Monday evening. April’s parents have released a statement begging for the information that will bring her home while Police are warning volunteers in the search for April Jones of the "challenging conditions" facing rescue teams.
Also on today’s programme, Susan Ward, the Fundraising Co-ordinator for Midwest Simon
Discussed National Simon Week and how the organisation is aiming to raise awareness of the issue of homelessness. Simon also announced that they have found a property in Ennis and are in the process of purchasing it which will allow them to house a family and support them into the future – a big step for the development of services in Co Clare. They are also opening a coffee dock in Ennis to all volunteers in the area on Friday 5th October as an acknowledgement of the valuable part they play in helping charities deliver services.
Mick O’Loughlin is involved with the Ruan Community Playgroup and is the Course Co-ordinator of “Magic of the Silver Screen”. He and two pupils, Aoibhinn O’Sullivan and Shane Punch were in studio to discuss their latest project. Mick with the help of his pupils from his film making course have produced a 30 minute documentary about the history of Ruan – “Ruan: Through the Eyes of its Children” and also a short film entitled “Animals Versus Hunters”. The kids involved did all the work themselves from research to paper work and all the filming and editing. They have now set up a new film society in Ruan.
Robert Grealis, Organiser of the Irish Innovation Showcase spoke to Gavin about how Clare Businesses will have a unique opportunity to get key insights from some of the leading and emerging trade partners in Ireland’s €92bn export market at the Showcase, to be held tomorrow. The event is run by the Limerick Institute of Technology and they are hoping Clare businesses will get involved. 16 confirmed embassies will have a day-long presence at LIT run event which will be held at Dell’s Raheen campus. They will provide key information for Irish exporters and, indeed, importers seeking to develop business with international markets. For details see www.irishinnovationshowcase.ie
Frank Benson, Treasurer of Banner Bee Keepers gave us details about a special information evening on Thursday 4th October. A special talk will take place entitled “Preparing your Bees for Winter”. It starts at 8pm in the Adult Education Centre on the Clonroad, Ennis, The Speaker is Barry O Loughlin.
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