Tipperary Mid West Radio's Morning Call is broadcast from 10.15am to 12 noon Monday-Friday.

Morning Call

Oliver Corbett begins with a run down of the local papers. 
We take a piece from earlier this week where Catherine Fogarty is joined by performer Andrais De Staic to speak about his upcoming show in the Source Arts Centre Thurles entitled By The Light Of The Silvery Moon. 
Josephine Phelan speaks to us about an upcoming trip to Malawi to held with education and building schools. 
We revisit two musical pieces from the Sunday Morning Singers following their success in March. 
Dermott Sutton follows to discuss his father, Michael Sutton, and update on the Michael Sutton Memorial Walk happening on Saturday 6th of April. 
We conclude with a piece taken from this weeks Farming Show, where Daniel is joined by Christine O'Neill, an Organiser of the upcoming Mr. Personality competition, and the North & South Representatives for the competition.

Morning Call With Anne Devitt  ( 05 - 04 - 2024 )

Today we begin with the case of man with health issues as the discovers that he has lost his medical card 
Geraldine Kinnane updates on the Camogie Congress vote to keep skorts as part of the uniform for players - Tipperary's motion wanted a move to shorts 
David Moore, Astronomy Ireland joins us to preview tonight's partial solar eclipse as the moon moves between earth and the sun. 
Ruth Smith - Tipperary Public Participation Network outlines changes for this week's Plenary meeting which will now be held on line and not as planned in Cashel Rugby Club.
Tommy Marren - previews his two night run in at Bru Boru in Cashel with his comedy play Matches and old Flames 
Storm Kathleen - a look back and a look forward

Morning Call With Catherine Fogarty  ( 08 - 04 - 2024 )

Michelle Aylward, CEO of County Tipperary Chamber joins us today to preview the upcoming Careers Fair at the Dome in Thurles on April 26th 2 - 4.30pm
Pat Carroll Chairman of the IFA South Tipperary discusses weather impacts and the future of food production 
Cllr Andy Moloney outlines his proposal to make Uisce Eireann more efficient at dealing with repairs
Dr Des Marnane outlines the history of the Shropshire Regiment
Gráinne Moynihan, current Chairperson of the St Declan's Way Steering Committee looks ahead to the future development of the 115 km trail between Cashel and Ardmore county Waterford. 
Conor Reidy, Mid West Hospital Campaign updates re UHL and the groups campaign for reform.

Morning Call With Catherine Fogarty  ( 09 - 04 - 2024 )

Matthew Fogarty, Fine Gael Candidate for the local Elections joins us to discuss his decision to seek election
Sally Clohessy, Moycarkey Borris will reflect  on Ladies Gaelic Football and the visit to the Late Late Show last week to mark the 50th anniversary of the first All Ireland which was won by Tipperary.
Kieran O’Mahony will outline why pets feel separation anxiety when left alone and how to reduce their  anxiety
Catriona Crowe updates on a reunion to be held in Tipperary town for former L&N workers that will also be a fundraiser for Adam Kyprianou  - a young man attending the National Rehabilitation Hospital for treatment for injuries sustained in a serious car collision last year. 
Seamus Morris outlines his concerns for St Conlon’s nursing home in Nenagh as the HSE is to allow UHL to use the new Community Nursing Unit as a step down facility for at least a year.
Tipperary TD Mattie McGrath joins us to reflect on the appointment of Simon Harris as Taoiseach.

Morning Call With Catherine Fogarty  ( 10 - 04 - 2024 )

Cllr Roger Kennedy joins us to make the case for keeping the Joint Policing Committee - the Government is replacing the committee with new Local Community Safety Partnerships 
Deputy Martin Browne joins us regarding the N24 road project between Waterford and Cahir. 
John Connors invites you to an event in Borrisoleigh on Saturday to launch a booklet of stories from the Ukrainian City of Mariupol as it was besieged and damaged by Russian forces
Review of the local papers - The Tipperary Star and the Nationalist 
Dan Hogan joins us for Nature Talk

Morning Call With Catherine Fogarty  ( 11 - 04 - 2024 )

Austin Fennessy joins to tell us about an upcoming Militaria, Coins, and Collectables event in the Talbot Hotel in Clonmel. Organised by the Medal Society of Ireland and Mike Kelly, a leading authorityon coins, money and stamps. 
Eamonn and Majella from The Halls in Cashel speak about their retirement. 
Inspector James white talks about Road Safety for motorists during the slurry/silage/tillage seasons.
Ciarán Ó Murchadcha speaks about his new book on the history of St. Flannan's school.
Mary Power O'Shea joins to discuss the Ladies Football Team win of 1974 and the recent feature on the Late Late Show. 
Sandra English concludes with the New Inn Report.

Morning Call With Seamus King  ( 12 - 04 - 2024 )

Jackie Cahill TD begins by discussing two recently announced farming schemes, ongoing issues facing farmers and the Fianna Fail Ard Fheist. 
Rob O’Donnell Green Party Local Election Candidate joins to inform us about the potential for a community rail service in East Limerick and gives details on the upcoming meeting to be held tonight on the topic in Pallasgreen Community Centre. 
Alex O’Connor, Donor Recruitment Executive at the Irish Blood Transfusion Service talks about the blood donation clinics currently happening in Tipperary Town. 
Joe Healy, Cultivate Credit Union speaks about the role of credit unions for farmers when attaining loans and the Cultivate loan initiative. 
Pauline Strappe, Youth Information Co-ordinator speaks about the Law Breaker to Law Maker event happening tonight.
Clodagh Hogan, Head of Communications at the Jack and Jill Foundation discusses the online art Sale Incognito as it is set to begin Wednesday April 24th. 
Kate Barry, A class above concludes with a conversation around Autumn and Summer fashions.

Morning Call With Eoin O'Donoghue ( 15 - 04 - 2024 )

Cllr Eddie Ryan, Galbally updates on plans for a accomodation to be provided for 33 Ukrainian Refugees in the heart of the village
Tipperary TD Mattie McGrath joins us to update on Department of Integration plans for modular houses in Clonmel and the Government support package for farmers 
The Plan in Tipperary town - tomorrow is closing date for submissions on the pre planning consultation - submissions can be made in the library, the council office or online
Dr Des Marnane - Finding Tipperary series a sombre tale from Bansha and deaths relating to the Workhouse
Denis Pollard and Roisin Kiely - Tipperary Darkness into Light Committee outline this year's event on May 11th 
Chris Macey outlines the call by the Irish Heart Foundation for support for stroke patients
Cllr Peggy Ryan outlines possible approaches to dealing with littering and illegal dumping as discussed at yesterday's Thurles Municipal District Meeting.

Morning Call With Catherine Fogarty  ( 16 - 04 - 2024 )

Today we speak with the National Lottery Office about the error in naming the sales location for a winning ticket in Oola on March 9th with a €1M prize unclaimed
We also discuss how to make your dog smart,  Anti social behaviour in Cashel Playground, Restaurant Closures, Drinking water quality and Why  the World Rally Championship events for Waterford, Limerick and Kerry have fallen through due to a lack of Government funding

Morning Call With Catherine Fogarty  ( 17 - 04 - 2024 )

Paul Hearne, Office of Public Works, joins us to give away a pair of tickets for a concert in Ormond Castle, Carrick on Suir on Saturday featuring Uly and Muireann Bradley
Isabel Cambie, South Tipperary Development Company outlines two events on April 21st at 7pm in Cabragh Wetlands Visitor Centre and April 29th at 1pm(ONLINE) to launch the new LEADER fund - for community groups and privately owned businesses/entrepreneurs
Dan Quirke updates on the work of the Dillon Quirke Foundation set up in memory of his son to fund cardiac screening for young people
Tipperary TD Michael Lowry will discuss changes to the carers allowance, the HSE decision to use the CNU in Nenagh for step down beds, Thurles Inner relief road, RSA not sharing crash data  and why he is supporting Simon Harris as Taoiseach
Front page stories in the local papers - The Vale Star, The Tipperary Star and the Nationalist
Dan Hogan answers your nature queries

Morning Call With Catherine Fogarty  ( 18 - 04 - 2024 )

Tom Wood opens the show with some interesting pieces. 
We head to the archives for an interview with Brother Kevin Treacy who was principal of the CBS Secondary School. 
Paddy O'Connor speaks about an upcoming event for the New Inn & District Vintage & Classic Club as well as performing some poems and recitations.

Morning Call With Anne Devitt  ( 19 - 04 - 2024 )

Students from Scoil Ruain in Killenaule join us to outline their project on Food which has qualified for the National Finals of the Young Environmentalist Awards
Geri McLoughlin is seeking your support for the neo Natal Intensive Care Units in Cork and Limerick Maternity Hospitals
Chris Toomey updates on Tipperary Boxing Club
Deputy Martin Browne discusses Water and Immigration accommodation
Local Tipp town issues - Longford Bridge bollards, Tipperary Co-op Management changes and land fill remediation
Cllr Richie Molloy - Department Briefing re 82 modular homes in Ballingarrane Clonmel for Ukrainian Refugees

Morning Call With Catherine Fogarty  ( 22 - 04 - 2024 )

Cllr Seamus Morris proposes rolling out the use of Modular Housing for people on the Social Housing List and those in homelessness 
Cllr David Dunne is calling out Uisce Eireann for it’s work in Carrick on Suir as the N24 road has been dug up twice for mains pipe repairs since it was recently resurfaced
Finding Tipperary with Dr Des Marnane - recounts the lived experiences  - some sad and tragic, of soldiers from the Shropshire Regiment in Tipperary town in the early 1900s when 700 - 800 soldiers were stationed in the Army Barracks on Station Road. 
Cllr Declan Burgess is calling for land to be identified for a new hotel in Cashel in the upcoming Local Area Plan for the town
Brian English, manager of the Community Services Centre in Tipperary town is inviting you to attend the open morning on Friday April 26th 
Caleb Barret and Paul O’Callaghan Tipperary town Tidy Towns are seeking your participation in the Spring Clean event on Saturday April 27th - join a group or litter pick/clean up your area

Morning Call With Catherine Fogarty  ( 23 - 04 - 2024 )

Join us today as we hear about Lisa McGraths plans to make a film in Tipperary town area - A table quiz on April 26th will help fund the project
Eileen Brannigan, North Tipperary Irish Palestinian Solidarity Campaign outlines recent protests by the group 
Kieran O'Mahony, Glen Veterinarian advices on pet care as "Tick" season arrives 
Edwina McElhinney updates on developments in the area of services for children with Disability  and supports for families
Alan Moore updates on a petition seeking limits on land purchase in the county 
A look back at the Stardust Apology in the Dáil yesterday.

Morning Call With Catherine Fogarty  ( 24 - 04 - 2024 )

Cllr Mary Hanna Hourigan joins us to preview the current CLAR scheme now open for applications in a limited number of Electoral Divisions in the County
Bernard Minogue from Cashel Folk Village previews his appearance on Irelands Hidden Treasures on RTE on Sunday at 6.30pm
Sorcha Tunney, Friends of the Earth, Senior Campaign Coordinator Climate, reflects on a recent survey re public attitudes to Climate Change 
David McPhillips, Regional Manager at Coolmine Mid West outlines addiction services and the demand for services 
Michael Woulfe Tipperary Roads Engineer will outline the N74 project in Tipperary town as contractors move on site on April 29th 
Eoin O'Shea speaks to us about Organ Donation  - his father and son have both had kidney transplants. visit ika.ie for a donor card 
Review of the weeks Local papers - Dan Hogan is unavailable this week

Morning Call With Catherine Fogarty  ( 25 - 04 - 2024 )

Morning Call is an outside broadcast from the Community Services Centre on St Michael's Street
The centre is holding an Open Day today and it presents an ideal opportunity to showcase the various services and facilities available at the Centre. 
Tipperary Education and Training Board offer five courses in the Centre and they would love to share details and opportunities with you.

Morning Call With Catherine Fogarty  ( 26 - 04 - 2024 )

Cllr Anne Marie Ryan updates on local issues - Water outage, N74, By Pass(N24 project) Bus Shelters, Market Yard Toilets upgrade
Catherine Fogarty Tipperary library services previews Bealtine - events to promote creativity and well being as we age scheduled in venues across the county for  the month of May 
Cllr Roger Kennedy - updates on two major private housing developments in Cashel, the completion of nine social homes at Aengus Court, Dualla Solar Farm and two projects to add B&B capacity to the town with sites for a Visitor Centre and a Community Nursing Units to be finalised this year
Dean Rossiter updates on plans for the Premier Hall in Thurles as a fundraising concert is scheduled for Friday Night - the Beatles Abbey Road album will be performed along with some of the Bands Greatest hits by a group of local musicians supported by a 12 piece orchestra.
Dinny O’Dwyer outlines details of a special Pilgrim Holistic  Walk From Christ the King to Moore Abbey via Rock on Tarbh, Mass Rock and the Giants Grave on Saturday May 4th - small fee applies - bus departs Galbally and refreshments served afterwards

Morning Call With Catherine Fogarty  ( 29 - 04 - 2024 )

Richard Ryder joins us today from the Disabled Drivers Association to share details of a campaign for a text alert system to report cars parked illegally in disabled bays
Minister Peter Burke visited Tipperary town and Cashel last night - he discusses his priorities to support Small and Medium Businesses 
Cllr Michael Murphy joins us after being selected to run for Fine Gael in South Tipperary for the next General Election
Finding Tipperary from Dr Des Marnane takes us back to the court house in Cashel in 1835 to uncover the crimes of the day - including stealing a handkerchief
Catherine Murphy TD joins us to discuss Road Safety, Go Safe Vans, Enforcement and the use of collision data
Darren Connor, The Carvery Restaurant in Tipperary town will outline the impacts of water outages on his business
Jim Franklin concludes with advice for May Eve

Morning Call With Catherine Fogarty  ( 30 - 04 - 2024 )

Michelle Murphy from Social Justice Ireland joins us to outline their proposals for Government spending and policy
Francis Cummins will outline the plans for this weekend’s Donnacha Ryan Luke Memorial Run in between Tipperary and Doon - supporting several charities
Kieran O’Mahony, Glen Veterinarian gives advice on alopecia in dogs and the risks of for dogs from rape crops
Marie Baker, Chair of the Electoral Commission joins us to discuss upcoming opportunities for people to  vote in Local and European Elections - Limerick people will also vote on June 7th to elect a Mayor with executive powers. 
Moninne Griffiths, CEO of Belong To will outline recent findings about the need for supports for members of the LGBTQI+ community
Karen Prendergast will give advice on interior design projects

Morning Call With Catherine Fogarty  ( 01 - 05 - 2024 )

Suzanne Eade, CEO of Horse Racing IReland joins us to outline the organisation's plans for the sector up to 2028 - including having the new All Weather Track in Tipperary town up and running by 2027
Catherine Fogarty, Tipperary Library Service joins us to highlight some featured events in the first week of the Bealtaine Festival
Dan Harty, local election candidate in Thurles joins us to report from the campaign trail on issues such as supports for Sports groups, people with Disabilities and Tourism Promotion
Tom Hennessy, local election candidate joins us to discuss his concerns re modular housing options 
Local election candidate Jacqui Kinahan joins us from her hospital bed recovering from surgery 
Review of the local papers 
Dan Hogan on Nature matters to conclude the programme.

Morning Call With Catherine Fogarty  ( 02 - 05 - 2024 )

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