Morning Focus – Thursday 10/08/17

The Thursday edition of Morning Focus brought news on Blake’s Corner, an usual bug from Doonbeg and an update on arts and entertainment events.

CEO of Clare County Council, Pat Dowling, was Gavin’s first guest. He outlined plans to implement temporary traffic management measures at the notorious blackspot that is Blake’s Corner in Ennistymon. These come ahead of the council’s long-term plan to construct a new inner relief road and bridge, which go to public consultation before the end of this year.

Further reaction on this controversial issue came from Cllr Richard Nagle (FF) and local publican Joe McInerney, a member of the ‘Get Ennistymon Moving’ group, who welcomed proposals to install temporary traffic lights next week.

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With the accommodation and housing crisis intensifying – particularly ahead of the new college term – Gavin heard from Galway-Mayo Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh. The Sinn Féin member told him he was particularly concerned about what he described as a ‘glorified corridor’ on offer for rental close to GMIT.

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Dr Máire Finn then joined Gavin in studio to discuss the importance of regular medical check-ups and what people can expect from them. Listen back below:

Ahead of the launch of a fundraising CD for the RNLI, Gavin heard from Kerry native (and Ennis resident) Thomas O’Callaghan who will hold an event on Tuesday next (Aug. 15) at the Queen’s Hotel in Ennis.

The bug from Doonbeg was the next item on the show. It was found by Clahane native Senan McCarthy in his garden and Gavin put out a call for help in identifying the creature.

Thursday’s show was rounded off with the weekly arts and events update from Clare County Arts Officer, Siobhán Mulcahy.