On Tuesday's Edition of Morning Focus with John Cooke
Would you consult with your doctor via Skype? Aviva Heath has launched a new benefit that allows its customers to have fully covered face-to-face GP consultations with an Irish registered doctor using smartphones. IMO has called on the Government to stop insurance companies offering customers doctor consultations through mobile devices and online due to the risk of misdiagnosis or pharmacy prescription errors. Dr. Michael Kelleher, GP Lahinch and Irish Medical Organisation member, advised our listeners that although Doctors embrace new technologies, it would not be in patients' best interest to rely on an online app for an accurate diagnosis
There were a number of Clare motions up for discussion at the Labour Party's annual conference in Killarney at the weekend as the Tainaiste and party leader Joan Burton defended Labour's record in Government and appealed to voters to give her party a second term in government to build "a decade of opportunity". John spoke to Clare's Labour TD Michael McNamara who's in Luxembourg this morning, and started by asking him if Clare voters will give him another chance in government at the next General Election.
Reporting live from Shannon Swimming and Leisure Centre Bryan Murphy from Clarecastle spoke to us about his girlfriend Alison Reidy who was at the time attempting to complete an Indoor Iron Distance Triathlon consisting of a 3.8km swim in a 25m pool, 180km cycle on a Turbo (exercise bike) and a full 42.2km marathon on a treadmill! – All in aid of the HOPE foundation. Alison started at 6am this morning! Bryan updated us on her time and condition. Needless to say, it was all positive. We will follow up with Alison in the coming days on how she got on. Donate to Alison’s Charity Page – mycharity.ie/event/indoorironman
Anthony Galvin from Ennis is waiting to hear if his application for a seasonal job in the world’s most southerly and possibly coldest post office has been successful. Anthony, is one of over 1,000 people who have applied for four positions on Goudier Island off the Antarctic Peninsula where there is no running water, mains power and only limited communications — but plenty of penguins.
The successful team of four will spend next November to March, running a shop, post office, and maintenance and museum operation at Port Lockroy for the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust. Anthony told John why he has applied for this job and how he feels his chances are!
Shannon mother of two and IT worker Clare McCarthy runs the popular Clairewiththehair blog covering topics related to health and fitness, food and fashion. She’s recently been named as a finalist in the UK Blog Awards 2015 in the Food and Lifestyle Category. She also contributes to RSVP Magazine.
Today she followed up with us on her Lenten journey; Clare has been busy writing a hand written letter or two to some of those important people in her life, friends and family. However, she has yet to receive a hand written letter of response! Clare also outlined features of the blogging world including a blogging networking event she attended last week.
The Burren Tourism Story 2015: Laura Cotter ,Tourism Communications Coordinator Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark and Dave Brocklebank, Burren Yoga and Marketing Committee member of Burren Ecotourism spoke to John ahead of the Burren Tourism Story 2015 at the Pavilion, Lisdoonvarna taking place Wednesday March 4th from 6.30 to 8.30 pm. It is a joint initiative between both organisations to highlight the variety and quality of visitor attractions and activities on offer in the Burren.
Frankie Coote of the Clare ISPCA and the Ennis Dog Warden, joined us in studio to give statistics from Ennis Dog Pound for the first two months of 2015. Dog Pound 68 20393
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