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Western Alzheimers Dance Memory Groups
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Tommy spoke with Irene Tabb, of the Western Alzheimers Dance Memory Group in Roscommon, to encourage listeners to bring any loved ones or friends with dementia to the club to dance, sing and reminiscence in a safe environment. If you want to support someone with Dementia in your life, bringing them along to the Dance Memory Club is a great way! For details of the clubs see our Facebook page or visit https://westernalzheimer.ie/our-services!
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Martin Reddington, IPAS Centre
28:35|To date, Breaffy House Hotel has hosted a large number of Ukrainian refugees and IPAS applicants. Today, Tommy spoke with the Chairman of the Breaffy Community Council, Martin Reddington, on how the Community Council have aided refugees in their adjustment to life in Ireland. He was also joined by Jawahir from Somalia, who told Tommy about how she is adjusting to life in Mayo. Listen to the full interview here.
Defibrillator repaired on Croagh Patrick peak
04:46|Tommy spoke with Darren Forde, about the recently repaired defibrillator on Croagh Patrick peak. Listen to the full interview here
Patsy Fagan - Parkinsons and MS CD Fundraiser
19:47|Tommy spoke with Patsy Fagan and his daughter, Eva, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's at the age of 31, about his fundraising efforts. Inspired by his wife and daughter's struggles, Patsy wrote a song and put it on a CD in effort to raise money for both move4parkinson's and the Meath Branch of MS. The CD of "The Butcher's Counter" is available from Christy Ryan's, Rathmolyon and Padraig Coffey's/The Butchers Counter, Enfield for just €5.
Art and Poetry of Palestine
11:32|Tommy spoke with Palestine activists Carmel McMahon and Martin Roper about the new exhibition with TheNCF, "Moon tell me truth" , displaying art and poetry from children in Palestine. "Moon tell me Truth", the collection of poem and illustrations, is available for purchase.For more info visit: thencf.art
Tom Howley Growvember
08:06|Our reporter Rian Bailey spoke with Tom Howley, who has organised the Grow-vember fundraiser in aid of Sligo Cancer Support Centre. To donate click here
Over 60's Climate Action
14:14|Tommy spoke with former UN diplomat, Jacinta Barrins, about her sessions with Westport Eco-Congregation. They will start on Tuesday, January 14th 2025 at 10.45 am and for the following four Tuesdays at the same time. Their final session will be some weeks later on Tuesday, April 8th 2025. Each session runs for two hours. Listen to the full interview here.
Victim blaming in Irish Society
16:26|Tommy spoke with Loretta Mcdonagh, director of services at Rape Crisis Mayo, about the level of Victim Blaming in Irish Society. Full interview available here.
SingOutWest - Commemorating World Aids Day
13:06|Tommy spoke with SingOutWest member, Michael Burke, about World Aids Day, happening on the 1st of December and the groups upcoming gig in the Linenhall Theatre! Listen to the full interview here.
Westport Action for Youth Group
15:48|Tommy spoke with Stephanie Fitzgerald, of the Westport Action for Youth Group, about the need to fix the community playground. Listen to the full interview here