Joining Gavin on The Afternoon Show today was Ennis Councillor Mary Howard and TJ Waters, both members of the Ennis Phoenix Twinning Board. Ennis Phoenix Twinning events are being held around Clare’s County town this St. Patrick’s Day. Saint Mary’s Catholic High School Band from Phoenix, Arizona has accepted an invitation to play in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Ennis this year, but are seeking listeners’ help in transporting large instruments, or securing alternatives.
Also joining Gavin was Dr. Sarah O’Doherty, a Clinical Psychologist and Agony Aunt with Kiss Magazine. On the back of the government’s action plan on bullying a government public awareness campaign called Safer Internet Day takes place today – it aims to tackle cyber bullying. It’s part of a global drive to promote a safer internet for all users, especially young people. Dr Sarah has experience of dealing with young people and addressing issues associated with cyber bullying and is equipped to offer advice and tips- including parents who may be worried about their child experiencing cyber bullying. Meanwhile Clare FM’s Kiara Gannon met with you on the street to ask if you feel your kids are safe from harm when online, what age children should be allowed to go online, or indeed if children should be allowed online in any circumstance?
Eddie Furey of The Fureys was a guest of The Afternoon Show today.Renowned for their hit songs ‘I will love you’, ‘When you were sweet 16’, ‘The Green fields of France’,‘Red rose café’, ‘From Clare to here’, the Fureys & Davey Arthur have been entertaining audiences worldwide for 35 years. They are responsible for some of the most stirring music ever to capture the public imagination. Their folk / middle of the road based songs and music has received standing ovations in some of the biggest concert halls in the world. They’ll be at The Lime Tree Theatre on Friday 8th February. For more information on The Fureys see www.thefureys.com
Also Sean T Ruane, a Lecturer at Shannon College of Hotel Management, from Ennis spoke to the show about how students at the internationally renowned college have claimed another prestigious award after a team of four were recently chosen as overall winner of the Master Innholders’ University Competition in London.
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