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Arson attack in Mt Sion Ave damages homes - Deise Today Tuesday 29th October

Arson attack in Mt Sion Ave damages homes - Deise Today Tuesday 29th October
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On Deise Today Damien Tiernan speaks to Sharon Flynn who lives in Mount Sion Avenue. A car was set alight outside her home on Saturday morning and she speaks about the devastating effect this has had on her, not only on her home, but she now fears for her safety and for the safety of her neighbours.

Hear Sharon's story here:

 

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Elsewhere on the show Damien speaks to Cormac McQuinn, political correspondent with the Irish Independent about an arson attack on Sligo-Leitrim TD Martin Kenny who spoke up in support of a centre for asylum seekers in Ballinore; Dungarvan woman Vicky Wall from the Irish baby loss network 'Every Life Counts' who won the Thank You Award at the Butterfly Award for services to bereaved parents; John McDonagh from Kilmacthomas who has grown Irelands largest pumpkin; And Cameron Power looks back on Waterford FC's U-19s fantastic win over Galway in the League Final yesterday which means they will play football in Europe next season.

In the second part of the show Damien speaks to Christine Donnelly whose son Brendan was killed by a drunk driver. It is 10 years since Brendan's death and Christine is still campaigning for stricter penalties for those convicted of drink driving.

Clodagh Finn speaks about her new book "Through Her Eyes" which details a new history of Ireland through 21 women.

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While Louise O Brien from MABS who talks about the different agreements people can expect from a PIA.

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