The John Murray Show Friday 28 February 2014

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Kilkenny Arts Festival Golden Ticket Competition

We are offering a Golden Ticket (pair of tickets for entry to all performances at Kilkenny Arts Festival, 2014) we have an add on 2 x nights in the Lyrath Hotel for the closing weekend of the festival (either Friday15th /Saturday 16th OR Saturday 16th/Sunday 17th ); with dinner on one of the nights and a complimentary spa session. Value is €1,000, Total prize value is €3,000. Tune into the John Murray Show for details and click here for the Terms & Conditions

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Jane Parsons & son Donal

In many ways it is just a simple story of a young boy's love for his dog but six year old Donal Parsons & Nelly, his springer spaniel have a relationship which goes far beyond that. Donal's mother Jane joins John from our Sligo studio this morning.

For any information about Donal & his book go to

http://donalparsonstrust.com/donals-book/

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Music & Chat with band Red Empire

John is joined in studio this morning by a five piece Dublin band called Red Empire, for a chat & performanence. Frontman Craig Cahill introduces other members of the band, brothers Richie & Deco Connolly, Dessie Finn & Gar McCarthy. They will perform their song Small Mercies & a disco classic from KC & the Sunshine Band, 'Get Down Tonight'.

Their single 'Small Mercies' can be downloaded today on itunes & googleplay today.

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Niall Slattery - Football Hooliganism

The shadow of hooliganism hung over the game of football in England for a very long time, one man who was an active participant, Niall Slattery tells us his story.

At a time when football and violence went hand in hand, Niall became part of the most notorious gang in Britain, the Inter-City Firm - a hooligan group drawn from among supporters of London club, West Ham United. Brought to death’s door himself, he found a way out and underwent a drastic change.

Niall speaks internationally about the life he has lived & he will be speaking at Delvin's Parish Mission in Westmeath between March 18th & 22nd @ 9.30am & 7.30am each day. (Niall is also available to talk to secondary schools about his experiences).

If you require a CD copy of this programme please e-mail tapes@rte.ie or click here for RTÉ Archives sales form. Transfer fees and terms and conditions apply.

Music Played on the Show

Title: Small Mercies

Composer: N/A

Performer(s): Red Empire

Performer(s): Red Empire

Album: Small Mercies - Single

Duration: 3:20
Title: Get Down Tonight

Performer(s): Red Empire

Performer(s): Red Empire

Duration: 3:30

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