On Friday's Morning Focus with Gavin Grace
A Co Clare man, who has been moved by the images of the dead Syrian toddler Aylan Kurdi, says he is willing to foster or adopt one of the refugees. He is also urging other like-minded families to do the same. Aiden O'Neill says the children could be taken in by families in Ireland until their own families get back on their feet. The salesman from Ennis is setting up a Facebook page – called the 'Aylan Kurdi Shelter. He spoke with Gavin to get the word out there for more people to come forward.
Today we look at plans to Revitialize Ennis – One million euro inEU euro in funding has been made available to Ennis for projects aimed at revitalising the town. Two specific projects are likely to benefit from the funding, namely the re-development of the Height or a development project on Parnell Street. Ennis is a designated hub town since 2002 but this is the first time the EU fund has been secured by the Government. On this discussion, we spoke with Ennis Cllr Johnny Flynn, Caithearleach Clare County Council Cllr James Breen, Noreen Twomey Walsh of Household Linens Parnell St Ennis and Secretary of “Parnell St Traders Association” and finally, Brian O Neill Chairman of Promote Ennis / Rowan Tree Hostel.
Maureen Joyce spoke to us next ahead of a candle-lit vigil will take place on Thomond Bridge, Limerick next Saturday evening (5/09/15) at 8:30pm in support of the families of the 2 men who lost their lives in a tragic accident there during the weekend.
Cyril Farrell Former Galway Manager and RTE GAA Pundit spoke on the show – Looking ahead to the All Ireland Hurling Final this Sunday – Galway VS Kilkenny
One hundred years ago, Clare were the reigning Senior and Junior All-Ireland hurling champions, both defeating their Laois counterparts during 1914. A small exhibition of items commemorating these achievements are on display in a temporary exhibition at Clare Museum. Yesterday marked the 20 anniversary of the fondly remembered Summer of ' 95 but 95 was not Clare's first victory at All Ireland Hurling level . . . Clare Fms Sean Reidy spoke with John Rattigan Curator of the 1914 exhibition and Historian Tomas MacConmara about the first ever Clare All Ireland Hurling Winners.
Weekend Events Roundup next – We spoke with Michael o Doherty in Doonbeg ahead of the
Declan Hayes Memorial half marathon and 10k Run Doonbeg on Sat the 5th September. All in aid of Suicide Awareness and the Alzheimers Society
Peadar Green of the Tulla Vintage Display ahead of The Pat O Halloran Memorial Vintage Display in Tulla on Sunday the 6th of September 2015. The venue will be O Halloran's field beside Tulla Secondary School. Anybody with vintage display is invited to come.
Arts with County Arts Officer Siobhan Mulcahy joined us in studio with a round-up of the art events taking place around the county this weekend and week coming. Including Poetry and Music in Ennis with Peter Kay and Denis Brown and The Burren Art & Craft Fair
Kilkee man Richard Hall the biggest Beatles Fan in the World. Richard got in touch with us yesterday following the play of an archive MF performance of a Beatles Tribute band. Richard says there is no-one who could ever sound or be close to sounding like the real Beatles and revealed his long following of the band dating back to the 1960s
Our panel of three guests from around the county join us in studio to take a look back at this week biggest news stories – including the latest with the Migrant Crisis and Fennelly Report. This week's panelists were Margaret O Brien Sunday Business Post Journalist, Community Activist Ennis Dermot Hayes and Syl O Connor Clare FM Sports Commentator
Billy Flynn Ecologist with Flynn Furney Environmental Consultants spoke to us today about the recent influx of large spiders we are finding in our households. Billy offered Advice and Info for our listeners
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