On today’s show we covered sexual assault and homelessness in the midwest, as well as celebrating Susan Nagle, an oncology nurse from Ballyea, who has been awarded for her work in cancer research. We also heard from our regulars: the money doctor and the dog warden. Catch up below:
First on the show, Pat Flynn spoke to Tracey Reddy from Midwest Simon about the homelessness crisis. The figures have recently exceeded ten thousand for the first time ever and continue to rise.
Next up, Fr Harry Bohan and Dr Seán Conlan, chairperson of Maoin Cheoil an Chláir talked about the closure of the distinguished Ennis Music School. Listen back to hear about how the school got started and why it has had to close:
Then we had Miriam Duffy, the director of Rape Crisis Midwest, to talk about the issue of sexual assault and why many are calling on the government to treat it as an epidemic, seeing as sex crimes reached an all time high of three thousand last year.
After the news, we had The Money Doctor John Lowe in to talk to Pat about managing your finances when you go on holiday – how can we save money without compromising our trip?
Next on the show, Garrett Lombard was speaking to Gavin Grace about bringing Furniture, a Druid Theatre Company production, to glór this evening and tomorrow evening at 8pm. Listen Back to find out more about the show:
Then on the show, we celebrated Susan Nagle, Oncology nurse from Ballyea, who has been honoured for her work in cancer research. Gavin spoke to her to find out more about her work. Listen Back here:
Lastly on the show, Pat Flynn spoke to Frankie Coote, Clare County Dog Warden for the latest in animal welfare news.
