A man with a passion for chocolate joined Gavin in studio on the first May edition of Morning Focus.
Darren O’Connor of Magic Mayan, a ‘raw’ chocolate company, came to studio fresh from an appearance on Sunday on Dragon’s Den to chat about his experience. Listen back below:
The show opened with a discussion about the level of threat that terrorism is posing in Europe. Gavin was joined on the line by analyst and author, Declan Power. Listen back below:
The salaries earned by those who work in charities was the next topic for discussion. Gavin spoke with Patricia Quinn, the author of a new report which shows that staff are 25 times LESS likely to receive a salary over 70,000 euro.
Gavin’s next guest was Senator Joan Freeman who told him why the Senate is looking to consult the public on the issue of children’s mental health.
In his fortnightly advice slot, Tommy Corbett looked at family finances and what people can do to manage them better.
Author and journalist Owen Conlon then joined Gavin to chat about the book he’s just co-authored on the notorious Kinahan crime gang. The book is entitled The Cartel – The Shocking True Story of the Rise of the Kinahan Gang and its Deadly Feud with the Hutch Gang. Listen back below:
Jim Madden, Chairman of the Clare Soccer League, was Gavin’s guest this week for the Sports Panel.
The show then congratulated Doonbeg Drama Group who won the All-Ireland Drama Festival, amid stiff competition. Gavin was joined on the line by director of The Night Alive, Mary Egan. Listen back below:
This edition of the show rounded off with a chat about why secondary school pupils are avoiding taking Science subjects in college. Gavin was joined on the line by a man who’s passionate about teaching the subject, John Simms of Mary Immaculate in Lisdoonvarna. Listen back below:
