On Monday’s edition of the Today Show with Gavin Grace the issue of whether or not blood sports should be banned was raised by listeners and activists alike. Following a huge reaction to Clare FM sports coverage of the Clonmel hare coursing event, Clare FM Reporter Dermot Hogan spoke to people around the county about their views on the practice. It coincides with today’s news that a Private Members Bill to ban live hare coursing is to be moved in the Dail. While protesters from a number of anti-blood sports campaign groups staged a demonstration outside the Department of Agriculture today to highlight their opposition to live hare coursing. John Fitzgerald of the Campaign for the Abolition of Cruel Sports joined Gavin live from the protest to give his views.
TJ McIntyre, Chairman of Digital Rights Ireland spoke to Gavin about the Stop SOPA Ireland campaign which is against proposed legislation that would allow copyright holders to seek injunctions against those they believe to be infringing their copyright – namely music and movie sharing and download sites. Sean Sherlock, Minister of State for Research and Innovation has said he is not averse to primary legislation to bring in a measure aimed at balancing the rights of copyright holders and internet users, however he says he still intended to sign a ministerial order on copyright and this move was “imminent”. The members of Stop SOPA Ireland have called for a full Dáil debate. The number of signatures on their online petition had passed 70,000 today.
Paul “Calso” Callaghan – Chef and Food Blogger was in studio to give us another tasty recipe to try. This week he explained the perfect pizza base! For this week’s recipe see http://thesustainablelarder.blogspot.com/p/video-cook-along-recipes.html
Our regular Stylist – Tess Purcell was live in studio to give tips and advice on all things fashionable. Tess talked style, the latest trends and how to reflect your own personal image. This week she focussed on body shape and what suits your shape best.
Alan Milton, Communications Manager with the GAA discussed a new range of GAA jewellery, which has been created for those who want to show off their county pride. The “Love Your County” range even includes mini Liam McCarthy and Same Maguire’s in necklace form!
If you have a comment or query for the show please email [email protected] or text us – Clare FM followed by your comment and name to 53030
