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Merle’s Show

Tune in this Saturday morning at 10.00 to hear ‘Merle’s Show’, produced by TY student Merle Hermanns from Mount Saint Michael Secondary School during her work experience placement over the last 10 weeks.
 
The magazine programme includes an interview with Nicola Gibbons of Newtown Embroidery about how she set up her business, a “good news” segment, and information about a fundraising walk this Sunday 22nd May with Mayo Autism Camp, in aid of a sensory ‘cubbie’ at Manulla FC. Donate at https://gofund.me/035cdaae.
 
The show is a fascinating insight into Merle’s life and interests, music tastes, and her time in Ireland, and features music from: Gorillaz, Jimmy Eats World, Fleetwood Mac, Stromae, Tame Impala, Green Day, Florence + the Machine and more.
 
Tune in on Saturday 21st May at 10.00, or catch the repeat on Tuesday 24th May at 12.00.
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Formal Naming Ceremony of The Patrick Cassidy Road

Patrick Cassidy

The formal naming ceremony of the Patrick Cassidy Road, Claremorris by Mr Patrick Cassidy takes place on Friday May 20th at 2pm at the Mount Street Junction.

Patrick Cassidy was born in Claremorris in 1956. The Cassidy family lived on Convent Road in Claremorris. Patrick first came into prominence with the release of the ‘Children of Lir’ (the setting of the great legend), the first major symphonic work written in the Irish language. Recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra and the Tallis Choir, it remained at number one in the Irish Classical Charts for over a year.

Patrick has worked in many various formats, including TV, opera, and film, he has scored and collaborated on films and documentaries. Notable credits include Hannibal, Veronica Guerin, Confessions of a Burning Man, Salem’s Lot, King Arthur, Layer Cake, Che Guevara, Ashes and Snow, Kingdom of Heaven, The Front Line.

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Homeland U16 A County Championship Final 2022

Tune in to Claremorris Community Radio 94.6 FM at 7 pm on Saturday the 14th of May for the Homeland U16 A County Championship Final between Claremorris GAA and Castlebar Mitchels GAA.

Throw in at 7pm from Clogher with live commentary on Claremorris Community Radio 94.6 FM and online at ccr946.ie.