Today’s Morning Focus looked at national and local news. We heard about how the National Broadband Plan could put other projects, such as the Killaloe Bypass, at risk. Gavin was in Clarecastle to find out how they were awarded Community of the Year by Clare County Council. PLUS, we had our third and final Local Elections debate for the Ennis electoral area. Catch up below:
Following yesterday’s interview with Minister Michael Creed, we heard from Dep Alan Kelly this morning about how the cost of the National Broadband Plan could see other projects cancelled. The Killaloe Bypass, a long-awaited project, could be affected. Listen back:
Next on Morning Focus, Gavin was in Clarecastle to find out why Clare County Council awarded the village Community of the Year, a title which celebrates the valuable contribution made by volunteers and community groups to the local area. He also spoke to Mags Keane, Volunteer of the Year from Carrigholt about their work with the GAA club, West Clare Cancer Support and more. Listen back:
Gavin spoke to Charlie Glynn next, who is the chairperson for Kilrush Town Team, an initiative that is launching this evening as part of a revitalisation project for market towns. Kilrush, Ennistymon and Scarriff are part of this project, which is supported by Clare Local Development Company. Catch up below:
After the news, we had our third and final debate for Ennis hopefuls in the Local Elections 2019. Hear from Andre Hakiziman (IND), Cllr Clare Colleran-Molloy (FF), Amanda Major (IND), Mary Howard (FG)and Chris Kirwan (SD) discussing issues such as the housing crisis, employment and littering in Ennis. Catch up below:
