Former Presidential Candidate Sean Gallagher spoke publicly for the first time yesterday about his treatment on the RTE Frontline Presidential debate last year
The defeated candidate – who was the subject of a bogus tweet read out during the programme in October – says its outrageous that it wasn’t verified
On Wednesday’s Morning Focus Enda Leahy of the Irish Mail on Sunday discussed this with John Cooke.
We returned to the topic of communion spending with Fr Brendan Quinlivan – Parish Priest of Feakle, Flagmount and Kilanena and Killaloe Diocese Communications Officer
He said this has long been a concern of the Church and added that making communion in uniforms may be more appropriate.
Councillor Pat Burke in Mountshannon says there has been a fantastic atmosphere in the East Clare location over the past few weeks as people flock to the area to go Eagle – spotting
Pat was there three times there over the weekend and again this morning and says there are lots of tourists there from all over the country.
Eoin O’Hagan of www.clarevirtually.ie said it has provided a much needed tourism boost to the area.
Dr Alan Mee of the Golden Eagle Trust contact the programme with some bad news- the White Tailed Eagles have abandoned the nest and attempts to breed have failed
He expressed their deep disappointment and thanked the people of Mountshannon for their help and support over the past weeks.
Dr Harry Barry had a word about the fourth instalment of the ‘Flagging’ series
Flagging Depression not only reaches out to those dealing with depression, but also their friends and family, offering vital assistance
It lays out a practical four-step approach with particular emphasis on how to feel better, get better and stay well
It aims to be the most practical book in the series yet – and a pragmatic, holistic, helpful book on the topic of depression – Flagging Depression aims to give those suffering with depression the language to talk about how they feel
With the link between depression and suicide increasing, particularly during these difficult times, Dr Barry aims to help not only those with depression but their families and friends who are often overlooked yet are under severe stress in trying to help their loved one.
Eleanor Feely- Artist in Residence at St Joseph’s Hospital, Ennis- is one of the organisers of events for the Bealtaine Festival in Clare
The festival is all about celebrating creativity as we age – there’s lots happening in Clare
For more information about events taking place in Clare contact 065-6899091 / 065-6899090
Eleanor The first event is on at DeValera Library later this afternoon – ‘Synge Songs’ a celebration of music at the time of Synge, Yeats and Joyce- with Eleanor and a violinist-this event is open to all.
Anne Maire O’Reilly of the Clare Citizens’ Information Service was in studio to answer listeners’ social welfare, employment and consumer right queries.
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