There’ll be no big screen in Ennis for the All Ireland Hurling Final Replay.
Despite crowds of 3000 people turning out to view the big match last Sunday, the local Council says there won’t be a repeat event due to changed circumstances for the replay.
They’ve also confirmed that homecoming celebrations for the Clare Under 21s will be put on hold until after the senior final.
On Friday’s Morning Focus Ennis Town Manager Ger Dollard joined John in studio to discuss the move
Brian O’Neill of the Ennis Chamber and the Rowan Tree Hostel also spoke about the decision not to stage a big screen for the replay saying that the business community were in favour of it.
However, Amanda Hogan of the Clare Hurling Supporters Club, expressed disappointment at the decision
She reacted to the overwhelming support the hurlers are experiencing.
The U21 All Ireland Final takes place in Semple Stadium, Thurles this Saturday when Clare take on Antrim
John spoke with Gerry O’Connor -Joint Manager Clare U21s – to get his take on tomorrow’s match
Antrim County Board PRO Brendan Mulgrew also had a word ahead of the game.
In our Morning Focus Health Matters slot Dr Maire Finn from the Ennis Family Medical Centre joined John in studio to discuss nutrition
Doctor Maire Finn is from the Ennis Family Medical Centre, and will be joining us again next Friday for more medical advice
You can always send us your thoughts and queries by email focus@clare.fm, but if you have concerns or queries about your own health right now please contact your local GP
It’s the final classic of the flat season, the Gain Irish St. Ledger on Sunday, September 15th at the Curragh Racecourse
We’ve 2 pairs of tickets to be won today for the event – this promises to be a fantastic day with lots of exciting entertainment on and off the track.
The Clare Shout Festival runs this weekend in Kilkishen
Festival Chairman Mike HOgan joined John in studio with a run down of what’s planned
Killaloe native living in Kilkishen Sharon Canny- 2012 winner of the Clare Shout competition- gave an example of a winning Clare shout!
More information on www.kilkishen.com
The final phase of the Sixmilebridge community difribulator fundraising initiative is taking place tonight with a concert of local talent in the catholic church at 7pm
The community has been fundraising for the past six months and have raised over 9,000 euro- they need another thousand to but 5 difribulltors- two of which are going to Kilmurry and Sixmilebridge National Schools
Sixmilebridge Councillor John Crowe encouraged people to come along – €5 at the door.
Cillian Murphy, Chairperson of Loophead Tourism, reminded listeners of the major community event to celebrate Loop Head peninsula being named as The Best Place to Holiday in Ireland is taking place in Carrigaholt village this Sunday at 3pm
The outdoor event will be co-hosted by discoverireland.ie and is planned to reward the people of Loop Head for their achievements in working together as a community to establish the area as a unique tourist destination
He encouraged people to come along with their families.
Tim Donnellan of the Mullagh Exercise Park and Outdoor Gym spoke ahead of the official opening of their new Outdoor Gym facility and upgraded track tonight in Mullagh
Clare FM’s Lisa Lawlor will present Sideline View live from Mullagh from 6pm.
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