The week got off to a flying start on Morning Focus with a show packed with news – including a focus on the opening of the new ED at University Hospital Limerick, in-depth reporting, sport and music.
The programme opened with a look at the reasons for the closure of one of Ennis’s best loved charity shops – the Clare Haven one in the Gort Road Business Park.
Gavin spoke with Johnny O’Rourke the new manager of Clare Haven, which provides refuge services for women.
There was a welcome for the opening today of the long awaited ED at the region’s main hospital. Gavin got reaction from Cllr Tom McNamara, the chairperson of the HSE Regional Health Forum West. Listen back below:
Now that the Fine Gael leadership hustings have concluded and members are set to vote, Gavin got an update from Group Political Editor of Independent News and Media (INM), James Mulhall.
Garda Focus was presented by Sgt Joe Downey, Clare Crime Prevention Officer.
The show then presented a 30-minute in-depth feature on the work of Rape Crisis Midwest in Clare. The special piece was produced by Clare FM’s Fiona McGarry. Listen back below:
For a look at the operation of the new Emergency Department at UHL, Clare FM’s James Mulhall presented a special package.
The sports panel this week was made up of Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch and Peter O’Connell of the Clare Champion. Listen back below:
Fleadh News featured Gary Shannon, musician and teacher, and Arlene O’Sullivan, All-Ireland Champion Mouth Organ Player from Sligo. They discussed the topic of preparing for competitions and played together for listeners. Listen back below:
The show rounded off with a chat with actor and writer Mikel Murfi who’s new show ‘I Hear You and Rejoice’ comes to glór, Ennis on June 2. Listen back below:
