Good news today as over 50 jobs are to come on stream in County Clare with the expansion of an Irish owned company which offers care in people’s homes
50 Carers are to be hired to assist in homes across the County, to work on a flexible basis, along with another full-time staff member who will assist in their deployment and management
Recruitment is already underway
In all, 545 jobs are to be created across Ireland, with 25 of these being on a full-time basis
On Friday’s Morning Focus John Cooke spoke with Sue Cogan of Comfort Keepers Home Care
Contact recruitment@comfortkeepers.ie
The 2012 Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis is taking place today and tomorrow in the RDS, Dublin
It is described by the party as a major milestone in the reform and renewal process currently being undertaken at all levels of the organisation
Eamon O’Cuiv, deputy head of Fianna Fail, has resigned from his position in a dispute over the upcoming referendum on the fiscal compact
Fianna Fail County Councillors PJ Kelly from Lissycasey and Michael Kelly from Tubber discussed the situation with John
The Clare Women’s Network Cancer Support Group has organised a Cancer Information Evening ‘Let’s Talk… about Cancer’ in the Old Ground Hotel, Ennis at 7pm on Monday evening
Aileen Delaney from Ennistymon but living in Ennis will address the meeting and tell her story
She is a breast Cancer sufferer – she is in remission now having finished chemotherapy
She joined John in studio to speak about her experience of being diagnosed three years ago, undergoing treatment and coping with the worry and stress
She says cancer is a very isolating disease- no matter how supportive your family and friends
Hopes to set up a support group in Ennis for cancer sufferers
The National Cancer Helpline is 1800 200 700
www.clarecancersupport.ie
Driving Of Other Cars Vs Open Driving: The Facts Explained- a local expert cleared up some myths about open driving and had some tips for what anyone using the Driving of Other Cars extension for cover should be aware of
Garett Hassett of Carey Corbett Financial Solutions, Ennis joined John in studio to explain. www.ccsinsurance.ie
The Ennis Book Club Festival is a social and literary gathering bringing together book club members and readers from all over Ireland and beyond
Supported by Clare County Library, the festival includes author readings, discussions, workshops and walking tours through the narrow streets and lanes of Ennis
The festival begins today and runs until Sunday
Cathy McDermott and Ciana Campbell of the Ennis Book Club Festival COmmittee joined John in studio to discuss the different events taking place.
www.ennisbookclubfestival.com
The Parish of Doora/Barefield asks for your support EBS National Community Fund Prize Roslevan Community Centre
The redeveloped Fahy Hall and new Church of Our Lady has received the EBS County Community Award
You can help us go this step further to win the National Award of €10,000
Log onto www.ebs.ie – you will see “EBS Community Fund Prize” Please vote for “Roslevan Pastoral Council”
Jackie Morris of the Roslevan Pastoral Council and Fr Gerry Carey, Doora Barefield Parish Priest appealed to the Clare public to vote for them
Caroline Donnellan – EBS spokesperson explained how to vote
Voting is done simply by logging on to www.ebs.ie, where you will find out about the shortlisted groups and vote for your favourite.
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