On today's edition of Morning Focus with John Cooke
A nephew of former President Paddy Hillery has been appointed as the new administrator of the Diocese of Killaloe. Fr Des Hillery from Miltown Malbay will manage the day to day running of the Diocese until a new Bishop is appointed. Currently the Parish Priest of Nenagh Fr Hillery had previously worked as a teacher in St Flannan's College in Ennis. The appointment has been made following the installation of Archbishop of Cashel and Emily Dr Kieran O' Reilly on Sunday. Fr. Hillery spoke to John about his new role.
The Head of IAG took questions from TDs yesterday about the Aer Lingus takeover bid. Willie Walsh was asked about the future of jobs at the airline, as well as connectivity from Ireland and the Heathrow landing slots. Following this meeting, we were joined in studio by Fine Gael TD Joe Carey and on the line by Fianna Fail TD Timmy Dooley and Senator Tony Mulcahy about their thoughts on the possible takeover. Fine Gael Senator Tony Mulcahy is concerned about the future of transatlantic flights from Shannon Airport if Aer Lingus is sold and has said he would resign if the sale was to go through.
Peadar Casey, of the Ogonnelloe Development group spoke to us about a new initiative “Pow Wow Now” Coffee and Community discussion workshop (5 week process) which is launching on Saturday morning at the Ogonnelloe Coffee Exchange, Parish Hall February 14th @ 10.30am. It looks at developing a community centre to reflect the strong community spirit they have in Ogonnelloe.
For our Morning Focus Friday Panel we were joined by Lahinch Hotelier and former President of the IHF Michael Vaughan, Communications expert and former broadcaster Ciana Campbell and William Cahir of Cahir and Co Solicitors. Topics discussed today included the Fatal Foetal Abnormalities Bill and the much anticipated release of 50 Shades of Grey this weekend.
Colaiste Muire in Ennis has launched the initiative this morning as part of their efforts to secure a Green Schools Travel Flag, and to encourage teenagers, parents and teachers to walk, cycle, car pool or park 'n stride instead is driving cars right up to the school gates. Cian Kearns visted the School for Clare FM's Morning Focus to meet those involved and find out more.
Today was our final day of two fantastic COMPETITIONS running all week.
Engineers Week is a programme of nationwide events that runs from Sunday 8th February to Saturday 14th February. The week aims to create positive awareness and enthusiasm about the engineering profession in Ireland to people of all ages especially students, their teachers and parents. So what better prize to giveaway? How about a kindle a day?
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Since Love is in the air, and you may be planning that perfect day! Patrick Bourke Menswear, Kilrush and Ennis,expert wedding outfitter, are celebrating the arrival of their all new wedding suit collections, Each day on Morning Focus we've a €100 voucher to be won towards wedding suit hire.
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