Rose Tully of the National Parents Council – Post Primary, spoke to Gavin Grace about the news that a principal of a state-run school in Munster has been criticised by the Children’s Ombudsman, for refusing a girl a place in his school. The principal turned the young person away twice – once when she was pregnant, and again after she became a mother. The man said he had a duty to protect the ”honourable majority of his pupils”. Ombudsman Emily Logan has accused him of being ”hostile” and ”defiant” during the course of her office’s investigation. Rose Tully agrees with the Ombudsman that the treatment of the girl was unjust. She says a Catholic ethos in a school is fine but this should not include judgment.
Paddy and Kitty McGough from Inagh were also featured in today’s edition of The Today Show. Clare FM’s Máire Moynahan paid a visit to Co. Clare’s longest married couple last evening. Maire spoke with Paddy, aged 97 and Kitty, aged 95, following their Diamond Wedding Anniversary last Saturday April 28th. The couple, who have lived all their lives in Inagh, shared the same Confirmation Day and following their marriage, raised 8 children. Paddy and Kitty (nee Keane) spoke about how they met and what they’ve experienced over their 75 years of marriage. She also found the answer to the most important question – what’s the secret of a long and happy marriage!
Gearoid Mannion of Tom Mannion Travel Worldchoice in Ennis joined the show for his weekly
travel feature. This week Gearoid advised on activity holidays in Ireland – including hill walking and mountaineering in our national parks; including Ballycroy in Mayo, Glenbeigh in Donegal, Killarney National Park, Wicklow Mountains and Connemara. He also spoke about the Burren, Lough Derg and Loop Head. He also gave details of surfing venues in Donegal, Sligo and here in Clare.
Jean Holohan, CEO of Asthma Ireland and a native of Kilkishen spoke to Gavin Grace today – World Asthma Day. The Asthma Society of Ireland is marking the day with a campaign to highlight the on-going tragedy of deaths from asthma in Ireland and launching their new asthma emergency information pack. With one-in-ten people in Ireland affected by this inflammatory lung condition everyone should know how to respond in an emergency situation. The new Asthma Attack Card is available free of charge to patients, healthcare professionals, schools and sporting organisations and can be ordered by calling 1850 44 54 64 or downloaded at www.asthmasociety.ie
Philip Moreau, a Horticulturist from Tuamgraney joined Gavin in studio for our new gardening feature – In the Garden. Philip gave us tips and advice for the coming weeks regarding the weather implications of planting, weeding, mulching, composting and conserving moisture in dry ground. He also discussed Japanese Knot Weed and Hog Weed and how to get rid of it. If you have a specific query for Philip – please email [email protected]
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