Some residents in the Cappahard area of the Tulla Road in Ennis recently contact us with concerns about the possibility of similar flooding in the locality to that which occurred in November 2009.
On Tuesday’s Morning Focus John Cooke was joined by Tom Tiernan, Senior Engineer with
Clare County Council to discuss
The council have stated that Flooding vulnerability in this area is to be dealt with under the forthcoming Office of Public Works (OPW) Fergus Lower Flood Relief Scheme (the follow on phase to the Scheme which successfully defended the Parnell St, Mill Road and other areas in November, 2009)
Tom Tiernan says that existing drains in that area are being looked at by staff at present
There are ongoing local issues- but the council is conscious that particular houses in that area would be vulnerable to flooding
Cappahard Resident Eamon Traynor whom we spoke with Eamon two years ago when his home was flooded in November 2009
He was very concerned since then that it may reoccur as he believes the problem is with the drains
He is experiencing problems getting insurance for his home since then
He says there as been some activity recently and himself and his wife are a bit more relieved
The €100 Household Charge is up for discussion in the Dail today – Michael Brennan, Deputy Political Editor with The Irish Independent discussed this with John and also the question of the likelihood of another EU Referendum to consolidate cohesion of budgets in the EU
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The Money Doctor, John Lowe joined John for a post-budget chat and analysis from the personal finance expert
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Eugene Lambe is a Tubber-based musician and folklore collector
He is also a dedicated traditional musician and maker of uilleann pipes
He originally carried out his doctorate in plant ecology, has sailed a few oceans, before basing himself in North Clare where he has spent decades recording the oral history of the area – tales that are both true and those slightly fabricated
Eugene will lead a Burrenbeo Trust session this Wednesday evening where he will talk about ‘Tales and music at the Burren Fireside’ in Tubber Village Hall
The floor will be open to anyone that wishes to play a Burren tune or tell a Burren story. Tubber Village. Contact 091 638 096 for more details
Frankie Coote, Clare ISPCA Warden joined John in studio for his weekly slot giving advice on the proper care of animals and legislative obligations for animal owners
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