Morning Show, Friday 12th February

The recent harsh cuts of special needs assistants was one of the topics discussed on today’s Morning Show with Declan Meehan. Declan spoke about this and the impact it has on the students in County Wicklow to FG Councillor Simon Harris and Independent Deputy Joe Behan.

Valentines Day - a complete waste of time and money or the most romantic day of the year? Declan discussed this with Life Coach and Psychotherapist Maria Craven, who also shared tips for singletons and couples to make February 14th really special. You can contact Maria on craven.maria@gmail.com

Declan also heard a preview of this weekend’s big rugby match, upcoming Wicklow sport and details on how people can celebrate the Chinese new year, the Year of the Tiger on Sunday 14th February

Today’s Morning Show on East Coast FM also included reaction to Deirdre De Burca’s shock exit from the Green Party and the Seanad and the latest on Sean Dunne and those D4 Hotels.

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Claire Darmody,
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Morning Show

The Morning Show, Thursday 11th February

Thursday, 11th February
The Morning Show with Declan Meehan

What impact will the weakening euro have on across-the-border shopping? This was just one of the topics discussed on today’s Morning Show with Declan Meehan. Declan spoke about this to Austin Hughes, Chief Economist, KBC Bank, Checkout editor John Ruddy and Dermot Jewell of the Consumer Association of Ireland

Declan also returned to the subject of the controversial 30kph speed limit in Dublin City Centre, discussed the new government expenses regime with Green Party TD Ciaran Cuffe and local Labour TD Liz McManus and heard reaction to the latest report on Primary Care and how that will impact on the situation in Wicklow.

Today’s Morning Show also included value tips for Valentines Day get-aways from our Holiday Doc and a review of Maura Gagen Quinn’s European debut from MEP’s Mairead Mc Guinness and Liam Aylward.

We got a view on the future of Irish Banks following the closure of Halifax from Larry Broderick, General Secretary, Irish Bank Officials Association and a report from Donard about the alleged drug factory discovered yesterday.

Tune in to East Coast FM’s Morning Show with Declan Meehan on Weekdays just after 9am...

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Morning Show

WIN A WII WEEK!

Next week on Freshly Squeezed it's "Win A Wii Week" We have got not one but two, yes TWO Wii Fit consoles to give away. Make sure you tune in for more details!! Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii :)

The Morning Show with Declan Meehan

Are Irish consumers being ripped off as they are forced to go green? This was just one of the topics discussed on today’s Morning Show with Declan Meehan when opposing views were heard from Green Biofuels Ireland, CEO Nick Tierney and Green Party TD Mary White.

Declan also returned to the subject of George Lee’s departure from Fine Gael and Dail Eireann - Minister Dick Roche and FG TD Andrew Doyle and local councillors Simon Harris and David Grant added their thoughts to the debate following FG leader Enda Kenny’s reaction yesterday.

Declan was also joined in studio by Former World Champion runner Eamonn Coughlan who discussed his latest charity work and shared his reaction to Dublin being named sports capital of 2010.

Money Doctor John Lowe gave us the latest details for Halifax customers following yesterday’s shock closure announcement. For further information go to www.halifax.ie or call 1890 81 81 81

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Claire Darmody,
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Morning Show

50:50 Friday is on again this Friday at 9am - First come, first served. This wk its The Bridge Hotel in Tullamore

Sligo edge out Seagulls

Wanderers new look team were beaten 1-0 by Sligo Rovers in the first of their pre-season friendly today in Kilternan.

The Seagulls played very well in the first half and went in scoreless at the interval.

Sligo Rovers changed their entire team in the second half as well as the colour of their jerseys and dominated for long periods as Wanderers made a number of changes

Their winning goal came after 70 minutes of the second half when former Seagull, Gary McCabe, was taken down outside the 18 yard line and Richie Ryan curled the free kick into the top corner.