On Tuesday’s Morning Focus Consultant Respiratory Physician at the Midwest Regional Hospital Dr Aidan O’Brien joined John Cooke to discuss the high rate of lung disease in Ireland
The public are urged to heed the early signs of lung disease and to avail of the free lung health (spirometry) tests being provided at the Midwestern Regional Hospital Ennis tomorrow to mark World Spirometry Day
The ‘Love your Lungs’ campaign aims to encourage people to get their lungs tested, particularly if they have symptoms such as shortness of breath, persistent cough or wheeze. Testing can provide an early indication of diseases such as asthma, lung fibrosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Early detection of these diseases can greatly improve outcomes and quality of life for patients
Shannon Outdoor swimmer Chris Bryan’s father Rob broke the news that his son missed out on a place in the Olympics in London.
Chris Byan missed out on a spot in London in a photo finish, but had still been in the running as all the quotas weren’t filled – subsequently another swimmer was chosen to compete in the games but Chris and Swim Ireland may appeal this decision.
Two men jailed for killing a young Clare teacher in an attack described as ‘cowardly, brutal and grossly violent’ have had their sentences extended.
The Court of Criminal Appeal added two years on the prison terms originally handed down to Harry Dinan and his Nephew Kevin for the manslaughter of Lissycasey man Brian Casey
Courts Correspondent Francesca Comyn was at the court yesterday. She spoke about the case.
Gearoid Howard of Crimmins Howard Solicitors in Shannon, and a volunteer with the Free Legal Advice Clinic at Clare Citizens’ Information Centre joined John in studio to speak about workplace privacy and how this affects employees rights and entitlements.
Morning Focus Producer Niamh McNamara visited the recently reopened Ennis Friary and met Mary Kearns, the supervisor for a chat and a tour
Ennis Friary is one of the country’s earliest and most important historical seats of learning, and ir reopened its doors to tourists last week
In conjunction with the reopening, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has introduced a free admission scheme for the summer months which is expected to further enhance the profile of the histoirc site
The 13th century Franciscan Friary has been closed for some time to facilitate major renovation and conservation works.
Clare ISPCA Warden Frankie Coote spoke about the Spancilhill Horse Fair and ongoing incidents of people being attacked by dangerous dogs. HE urged people to be more responsible for their animals
Contact Frankie on 087 622 5253.
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