On today’s edition of The Afternoon Show Michael McLoughlin, the Head of Advocacy with Youth Work Ireland spoke to Gavin Grace about how a new survey of Irish teenagers has found the recession is having a major impact on young people as they prepare for third level education and working life. The Irish League of Credit Unions/Youth Work Ireland compiled the Teens and Money survey which found 4 out of 5 young people worry about the costs associated with 3rd level education, while only 58 percent say they expect to find work in Ireland after college. 44 percent of teens believe that their family has been seriously affected by the recession. Youth Work Ireland said the survey shows that now more than ever we need community based supports for young people.
Fiona Ni Mhaonaigh is from the Tulla Says NO Group. This past Sunday saw the beginning of a weekly protest in Tulla. The gathering is inspired by a similar protest in the Cork village of Ballyhea, which has been held every Sunday for around 2 years. Around 20 people attended yesterday’s gathering, and another will be held this Sunday. It takes place at Tulla Court House from 11:30 to 12:30. She joined Gavin to discuss.
Brian Scott is the PRO of the Bunratty Chess Festival – Ireland’s leading chess event. Grandmasters and International masters will take part in the main event with world no. 7 ranked Super grandmaster, Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria involved. Events at the Bunratty Castle Hotel begin on Wednesday and run through to Sunday – www.bunrattychess.com
Also featured on today’s show was our new series – Calling Home. Deborah O’Brien is originally from Bridgetown and Shannon but is now living in Panama City, Panama. Deborah and her husband left Ireland for Panama in April of last year. As part of Clare FM’s celebration of the year of the Gathering, we have been speaking to Clare natives abroad about their new home away from home, the differences, the similarities and their hopes for the future.
We want to hear your stories – if you or a loved one is abroad and would like to tell us how life is treating them in their new home please contact Clare FM by logging on to clare.fm or email gathering@clare.fm
Colm Flynn from Ennis was also on hand to talk to Gavin live from Los Angeles – where he is reporting on the Oscars, which were held last night. He filled us in on the atmosphere and events surrounding the biggest night in Hollywood.
To contact the show please email afternoon@clare.fm
