On The Today Show Gavin Grace discussed the fallout from the findings of the Mahon Tribunal. The Taoiseach Enda Kenny says the government will be considering all the recommendations of the Mahon tribunal in a full week of debates on its findings next week. As well as making findings against individuals – the tribunal also said that corruption in Irish political life was endemic and systemic. Clare FM’s Maire Moynahan spoke with the people on the streets of Ennis to gauge their reaction to the findings of the Mahon Tribunal Report and asked if they feel the time and money spent was worth it?
Geraldine Gleeson, a Nurse Manager with the Marie Keating Foundation joined the show to talk about the 8th annual Get Men Talking Campaign. Foundation promotes early detection and health awareness as first line of defense against cancer and has developed a dedicated website – GetMenTalking.ie – a practical tool focused on men’s cancers. GetMenTalking.ie is an interactive site and has an Ask an Expert option where you can ask a question in complete confidence. It features real stories along with advice and information on the male cancers. Free information packs available by calling 01 628 3726 or people can download the information directly from GetMenTalking.ie
Molly Muldoon, Deputy Editor of Irish Central spoke to Gavin from New York to give us the latest news that affects the Irish Community in the US and the stories that impact on us here at home. Today she discussed Enda Kenny’s St. Patrick’s meeting with President Obama and his ringing of the New York Stock Exchange Bell. She also talked about the upcoming re-election campaign being undertaken by the US President.
Sports Writer with the Irish Examiner, Fintan O’Toole spoke to Gavin ahead of this Sunday’s Allianz National Hurling League game between Clare and Wexford. He also previewed the other games and sporting action taking place over the weekend. While Clare FM’s Kevin McGillicuddy was in studio for a preview of tonight’s Sideline View on Clare FM.
Ennistymon native and Jewellery Designer Christina Brosnan spoke to The Today Show about how she has been hand picked by TheDesignBasket.com to sell her designs on the contemporary online sales platform. Christina produces intriguing and individual jewellery using gemstones and sterling silver. The Design Basket aims to bring contemporary Irish design to the fingertips of the international market and creates a whole new audience to designers such as Christina. Only recently launched, the company is receiving orders from the U.S., Canada, U.K., France and the Isle of Wight
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