Joining The Afternoon Show today was Aine Hensey from Oidhreact an Chlair in Miltown Malbay. She discussed the first annual Concertina Cruinniú, which takes place in the hometown of Willie Clancy until Sunday next. The event is hosted by Oidhreacht an Chláir (OAC) in Miltown where concertina playing has been an integral part of traditional music life for centuries and where it is currently thriving. It’s also the first of 10 local events that “Solas an Chláir” – a commemorative torch specifically designed for Clare’s year of the Gathering, will be present at during the 11 remaining months of the year.
Paul O’Meara is a journalist with the Leinster Leader and joined the show as today marks the 30th anniversary of one of the world’s most infamous kidnappings – Shergar. The greatest racehorse of his day was stolen from Ballymany stud, Co. Kildare on February 8th, 1983. The horse was never found, and rumours about who was responsible for the kidnapping persist to this day.
Elaine Nevin is the Director of ECO-UNESCO and she spoke to Gavin about the Green Pathways Programme, which is specifically focused on increasing the employability of unemployed young people (aged 25 and under) nationwide. Candidates must contact their local Department of Social Protection Office to ascertain their eligibility to the programme. The programme is provided free of charge and is part of the FAS Momentum initiative. Candidates will receive FETAC Level 5 and 6 training. ECO-UNESCO is Ireland’s environmental education and youth organisation.
Our resident Stylist Tess Purcell joined us for a look at the latest fashion trends and at the Spring Summer collections and trends for Spring 2013. She talked about colours that are in at the moment and certain styles that will suit both men and women.
Clonlara man and Munster and Ireland rugby player Marcus Horan joined Gavin to discuss the next stage of the RBS Six Nations. Ireland takes on England in their second game of the tournament on Sunday. He’s got 67 caps fro Ireland and played in 4 Six Nations victories for Ireland.
Eimer McCarthy is the Rural Recreation Officer with the Clare Local Development Company and let listeners know about the Spring Walk Series, which continues tomorrow with a walk through Ballybeg Woods, just off the Kilrush Road in Ennis. It follows on from the recent success of the Operation Transformation walk in Cratloe. The meeting point is 12 noon at the car park.
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