One of the county’s most infamous traffic blackspots was discussed on Wednesday’s Morning Focus
Traffic Gridlock on one of County Clare’s Busiest Tourist routes has been condemned by local Councillors with renewed calls to knock two protected buildings in Ennistymon
Blake’s Corner prompted heated debate at Monday’s meeting of Clare County Council, as the authority was questioned about the legal process of having the old shops de-listed and demolished in the interests of public safety
The Council’s Senior Engineer said their focus is on resolving traffic problems at the Lahinch turn-off in Ennistymon through formal planning procedures
Councillor Bill Slattery said the Blake’s and Linnane’s Buildings should have been de-listed and knocked years ago
And he criticised those involved in the Save Ennistymon Heritage group who are fighting to save them
John Cooke spoke with Lahinch Councillor Bill Slattery and Donoch O’Loughlin, Spokesperson for Save Ennistymon Heritage who thinks thinks the Council’s handling of Blake’s Corner is ineffectual- and that it is an important cultural and historical building that ought to be preserved
Ennis based haulier Eugene Drennan said Blake’s Corner is a hazard to hauliers as it stands and should be dealt with immediately before there is a fatal accident at the site.
A free mortgage workshop is taking place this evening at 6.30pm in the Old Ground Hotel, Ennis – all are welcome
Fiona Byrnes, Mortgage Advisor with Carey Corbett, who will be presenting the workshop, gave the details to John.
In his latest book journalist and author Colm Keane examines instances of Irish miracles and cures attributed to Ireland’s favourite Saint, Padre Pio
‘Padre Pio, The Scent of Roses- Irish Miracles and Cures’ includes remarkable revivals from brain injuries, infections and accidents and recoveries from various cancers and other terminal illnesses
Colm joined John in studio to discussed the book and Anne Wilkinson – a Louth woman whose story of her daughter’s recovery is explained in the book- had a word over the phone
She said considers her daughter’s recovery from a heart condition she had since she was born a miracle
Caller Paul Whelan in Labasheeda contacted the programme and spoke about what he describes as three miracles he experienced that he attributes to Padre Pio.
Bill Prendergast of Portland, Oregon is currently touring Clare to try to find long lost relatives – the Breen’s in Labasheeda
For Bill it all started with the story of Mathias Breen (his great grandfather) -Mathias was born at Lakyle in 1833 and emigrated at the age of 18 from the security of a farm and family in Labasheeda, to New York City
Bill is on a mission to uncover more about his forebears and is appealing to anyone who may be able to help him to get in touch
Please contact us and we can put you in touch with Bill.
On Health Matters this Friday Dr Maire Finn has some advice for couples trying to conceive and having difficulties
Tomorrow’s Morning Focus will be broadcasting live from Cahercalla Hospice to celebrate Ireland’s biggest coffee morning – join us there and help raise funds for the hospice!
If you have a story for the Morning Focus team email Focus@clare.fm
