Show Archive – Live from the Blarney Breakfast – March 13th, 2012

9 audio clips available

Guests and topics included:

Hour Number One

We kick off the show with today’s news and then we’re LIVE from the Blarney Breakfast. In this first clip, Rich talks about the imortance of local media in connecting our community and he then interviews RJ Norton, renowned Manchester historical videographer.

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Former Mayor Bob Baines joins us to talk about the important mission of reengaging the community. Find out what makes Manchester so unique in this regard. Afterwards, Bill Wynne of GoffstownToday.com came on to talk about yesterday’s elections in Goffstown.

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In this segment, Mark Hebert, President of the Harbor Group (lead sponsor of the Blarney Breakfast), joined us to talk about their participation in this great event. After, Al Baines of Crispin’s House came on to talk about the great work they do for “At Risk” youth in NH. After this, Steve Singer joined us and talked about the “key to success” of running a sold-out event like the Blarney Breakfast. 600 people, wow! Finally, Mayor Ted Gatsas joined us to talk about how great events like the Blarney Breakfast make him feel about the city of Manchester.

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Hour Number Two

Christopher Duffley launched Hour 2 of G@L here at the Blarney Breakfast! Get the scoop on Christopher’s performance at the breakfast and some exciting new details regarding his new CD. After, SNHU Men’s Basketball Coach Stan Spirou came to the mic and discusses their City Championship! After this, Ward 1 Alderman Joyce Craig joined us to talk about new developments with the Mayor’s budget.

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Bobby Stephen, a St Patty’s Day legend in Manchester, came on and talked about their 35 years running the Bobby Stephen Fund for Education event. The event is Saturday March 16th at 5PM at the Yard Restaurant. Tickets are available at the door. Former Executive Councilor in Nashua Bernie Streeter then came to the mic to talk about THEIR Irish breakfast. Wait, Bernie says he’s from Nashua, NH’s largest city… find out how Rich responds!

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Sister Paula Marie blesses the event, we hear from Mark Hebert, President of the Harbor Group, and we then hear two fantastic singing performances by Christopher Duffley and the audio portion of a video about Christopher’s story. We then hear words by SNHU Coach Stan Spirou, Governor Maggie Hassan and Mayor Ted Gatsas.

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Hour Number Three

Autofare Owner Andy Cruise introduces the Blarney Breakfast’s honored guest speaker.

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Rich discusses the results from yesterday’s local elections.

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Irish Tenor Anthony Kearns gives a breathtaking performance to close out the event.

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