This packed edition of Morning Focus featured an interview with Paddy Armstrong of the Guildford Four.
Paddy, who was wrongly imprisoned for 15 years in one of the most notorious miscarriages of justice, shared the story he’s just documented in his autobiography, ‘Life after Life’.
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The show opened with an interview with Minister Seán Canney who discussed what the Office of Public Works (OPW) is doing to help address the flooding risk at Shannon Airport.
Concerns have been expressed about a new US drama on the subject of teen suicide. Professor Ella Arensman, President of the International Association of Suicide Prevention, joined Gavin on the line to outline why her organisation fears the series may prompt copy-cat deaths. Listen back below:
The Domestic Violence Bill, 2017, is making its way through the Oireachtas. However, contrary to expectations, it’s not actually to actually define what the crime of domestic abuse is. Gavin discussed the issue with Caitríona Gleeson of Safe Ireland, who is a Killaloe native.
With the sun making a welcome appearance and the pollen count high, Dr Máire Finn, in her weekly ‘Ask the GP’ slot discussed the topic of hayfever. Listen back below:
Clare FM’s Ben Sweeney presented a special report from the scene of a major drill to prepare the emergency response to any oil spillage off the Clare coast. Listen back below:
Gavin’s next guest was Declan Murphy from Limerick. Twenty-three years ago, he suffered such a serious fall that his obituary was actually published. But, thankfully, Declan survived and has written his life story in an eagerly-anticipated new book. Listen back below:
This edition of Morning Focus wrapped up with a chat about the Bealtaine Festival. Noelle Browne has written a piece called ‘Creaking’ which looks at the pressures on the mental health of older people. The performance takes place at glór, Ennis at 7pm on Friday evening (May 5).
