On Thursday’s Morning Focus John Cooke spoke with PJ Linnane, a former Kilkee Councillor
He has concerns about an asbestos situation at a landfill site adjacent to Lislanaghan Lake in Kilkee
According to a statement from Clare County Council Lislanaghan Lake is not a drinking water source
In June 2013 a quantity of waste asbestos-cement watermains were incorrectly put by the Council into a pre-existing stockpile of inert waste beside the lake
And they have employed a specialist environmental consultant to recommend actions to be taken regarding this sitation
The Environmental Protection Agency stated that they satisfied that the situation is now being addressed by the council but continues to investigate the issue and will take further action if necessary.
A West Clare student has achieved 8 A1’s in the Leaving Cert
Mark Glynn from Cappa who attended Kilrush Community School – who also attained an A2 is only one of 9 pupils nationwide to do so
Over 55 thousand students, including almost 14 hundred here in the county, sat the exams in June and the fruits of their labour were available at schools from 9 this morning an online at midday
Speaking to Clare FM, Mark Glynn expressed delight with his achievements
Mark achieved eight A1s and one A2 in the Leaving Cert – he spoke with John and gave his reaction.
The National Parents’ Council post-primary exam helpline 1800 265 165.
Paul Wolfe of Clare Citizens’ Information Service joined John in studio to discuss back to school costs and had advice for parents
Contact Clare Citizens’ Information Service on 0761 07 5260.
‘A Week in Summer’ is a short story by the late Maeve Binchy, written specially for the Merriman Summer School as part of bi-centenary celebrations in 2005
Maeve had attended the Merriman summer school regularly over the years, since 1968 and as part of events in August 2005, not only did she write a specially commissioned new story, she also read " A week in Summer" to those gathered for the summer school at the Spa Wells Centre in Lisdoonvarna
With thanks to the organising Committee of the Merriman Summer School, we shared the story with listeners this morning.
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