The Tuesday edition of Morning Focus brought listeners a blend of news and views and met the mother-daughter team behind the award-winning Clonlara business I-SPY Clothing.
The show opened with a look at what happens next in the ongoing controversy surrounding An Garda Síochána. Gavin was joined on the line by Special Correspondent for the Irish Examiner. The show then heard from Clare’s most senior Garda, Chief Superintendent John Kerin who spoke with Clare FM’s James Mulhall.
CEO of Clare County Council Pat Dowling was Gavin’s next guest in a wide-ranging interview that touched on topics including housing and Blake’s Corner.
Money Doctor John Lowe was back on air with his fortnightly financial advice slot. Listen back below:
Then, recent comments by radio broadcaster George Hook’s on the subject of rape were discussed. Poet Sarah Clancy, who works for the PPN in Clare, joined Gavin in studio to explain why the remarks have been so difficult for those impacted by sexual violence, including herself. Listen back below:
Poignantly, Morning Focus marked the first anniversary of the death of Caitríona Lucas. The Doolin Coast Guard lost her life year ago today while on a mission in Kilkee.
Gavin was joined on the line by Declan Geoghegan of the Irish Coastguard Service and we heard a special song written from Caitríona, entitled ‘No Greater Love’.
You can listen back to that item below:
Clare County Dog Warden Frankie Coote was Gavin’s next guest, with his weekly update on animal welfare issues.
The huge success of the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience was then discussed as Director Katherine Webster gets set to move on to new projects after twelve years at the helm.
Liz Yeates from Kilrush, is CEO of the Marie Keating Foundation, and a survivor of breast and skin cancer. She joined Gavin to discuss new ‘Survive and Thrive’ workshops for those who’ve come through cancer. Listen back below:
Gavin was then joined in studio by Paulette Egan and her daughter Louise founders of fitness wear company, iSpy Clothing. The company has just won a prestigious award from eir for their use of high speed broadband to promote their business. Listen back below:
