On today’s edition of The Afternoon Show Dr Patricia Mannix McNamara from the University of Limerick discussed cyber bullying and how Ireland South MEP Sean Kelly will host a Cyber-Bullying Forum in Ennis tomorrow – November 8th, in order to raise awareness and inspire action to prevent online bullying. Cyber-bullying, or Bullying by social media, is a problem of epidemic proportions affecting mostly young people. It is a very serious challenge for parents, teachers, mental health and youth/community workers. It has fuelled a national and Europe-wide debate on how to best to tackle the issue. The Cyber-Bullying Forum takes place in Temple Gate Hotel from 9:30 – 12. The forum is targeted at parents, school principals/teachers, youth groups, and community liaisons in particular, and all those interested in this issue.
John Kennedy, Editor of Silicon Republic also joined Máire Moynahan to talk about how Facebook is to expand its international headquarters in Dublin. The social networking site is moving to new offices with the promise of creating up to 500 new jobs – that’s a potential expansion to 1,000 workers. The company says the new premises will allow them to double its workforce and expand in areas including database engineering, marketing and advertising sales.
Cook, Food Blogger and Writer Paul “Calso” Callaghan was in studio to answer all of your cooking and baking queries – including the advantages of using butter over margarine, tips on making homemade ice cream and advance on creating the perfect beef stir fry! For more tips, advice and recipes see thesustainablelarder.blogspot.com
Also joining Máire in studio today was Michael McGrath from the Lions Club – Ennis and two participants in Banner Jigs’n’Reels 2013 – Eoin Neylon, representing Clare Haven and Pauline Cleary, representing Clare Samaritans. Organised by the Lions Club of Ennis – Banner Jigs ‘n’ Reels, which promises to be a night of exceptional entertainment and craic for a worthy cause. Many well known Clare personalities will dust off their dancing shoes and strut their stuff for their chosen charity. The winner will be decided by the audience on the night. It takes place on Saturday November 16th in Glor. For tickets contact the Glor box office on 065 6843103.
Catriona Lowry was also in studio and reviewed "Philomena" with Judi Dench and Steve Coogan and "Gravity" featuring Sandra Bullock.
Karen Brosnahan from Failte Ireland was also a guest of the show to tell us how Limerick is set to become a sporting hub this weekend at it prepares to host two major sporting events as part of The Gathering 2013. First off is the highly anticipated clash between Ireland and pre-tournament favourites Australia in the Rugby League World Cup, kicking off at 8pm, Saturday the 9th of November, in Thomond Park Stadium. While the Gathering National Hunt Meeting at Limerick Racecourse is on Sunday the 10th of November.
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