On The Afternoon Show today Gavin Grace spoke with Eddie Downey. Eddie is the Deputy President of the Irish Farmers Association and the group’s countryside spokesman. The IFA has called for a full review of the existing services offered by post offices and an improvement in the product offering, in order to safeguard the long-term viability of many post offices. In its submission, IFA has also called on An Post to publish the criteria used when deciding on what post offices to close, and for better consultation with local communities if post offices are to close.
Siobhan Carroll is the CEO of ACT for Meningitis; she spoke to Gavin about how the charity is issuing a warning for winter. There is a higher risk of Meningitis during the winter months. As people spend a lot more time indoors and with close contact, germs are spread more easily. Also, coming down with a ‘cold’ or the ‘flu may weaken the immune system making you more susceptible to the disease
Neiler Rooney is the Ireland Country Manager for “Movember”. During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces in Ireland and around the world. The aim of which is to raise vital funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer.If you want to get invloved please visit www.movember.com.
Robert Cassidy of Kilfenora Boxing Club joined the show to talk about local boxing success. Cousins Caoileann and Kayleigh McCormack from Kilfenora and Sally Carrig from Ennis completed a hat trick of Irish titles at the National Youth and under 21’s Championships in Dublin at the weekend. Sally and Caoileann won in the Youth’s (under 16) section and booked their places on the Irish team for the European Youths Championship in Poland.
Paul “Calso” Callaghan from Clarecastle was also in studio. Paul has completed his challenge of running the equivalent of 16 marathons – running a half marathon (13.1 miles) in each county in Ireland in just 12 days, for Aware. Paul spoke about the challenge he undertook and the money he raised for the organisation. Aware’s helpline is 1890 303 302 or see aware.ie for more details of the services they offer. You can still donate to the cause by logging on to www.mycharity.ie/event/calsocooksontherun/
Mary Donoghue is PRO with Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann East Clare. She let us know about this weekend’s feis. On Sunday 4th of November the Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann East Clare 7th Annual Music Feis takes place at Cois na hAbhna, Ennis. Categories for all age groups and a great day of music guaranteed.
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