Clare will soon be in bloom for the annual Garden Festival and this was among the many topics discussed on this edition of Morning Focus.
Gavin was joined in studio by Carmen Cronin the festival manager; Ray Egan a garden designer with the Bud Garden Centre; and Gary Graham, Bloom Manager with An Bord Bia. Listen back below:
Also on a packed Morning Focus, Gavin spoke to Dr Micheál Collins, Assistant Professor of Social Policy at UCD about the difference between pay rates for company CEOs and the staff who work for them. That was on foot of revelations about pay of €10 million for the CEO of CRH.
The show then turned its attention to the controversial issue of the Northern Distributor Road, which has caused concern for some residents in South East Clare. The €150 million route is being backed by the President of LIT Vincent Cunnane who said it will create a ‘knowledge corridor’ connecting to the University of Limerick.
Martin McMahon, Clare County Chairperson of the ICMSA, was Gavin’s next guest on the show, addressing concerns the organisation has about a fresh scandal in the Brazilian meat production sector.
Students of Sports Management at LIT are launching a bid to create the world’s largest scrum to commemorate the late Antony (Axel) Foley. Gavin was joined on the line by Amy Brasil, one of those involved. Listen back below:
Ahead of a consultation event on a draft development plan for Holy Island on Lough Derg, Gavin was joined by Brian Carthy a senior planner with Clare County Council.
The show then asked if Christian issues are being fairly handled in the media. Gavin discussed the topic with Fr Kevin McNamara from Cooraclare who is Parish Priest of Moyvane in County Kerry. Listen back below:
A play which is coming to glór this week takes a satirical look at the struggles of local newspapers. Gavin was joined on the line by the writer and director of ‘Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye’, Jim Nolan.
Inspirational paralympian Ellen Keane was Gavin’s next guest. Ellen, who has grown up with only one arm, told Gavin how she’s determined to cope with her insecurities and to prove to others that they can do the same. Listen back below:
Jim Hegarty from Killaloe was Gavin’s next guest. He came to studio for a chat about the activities of Killaloe/Ballina Toastmasters.
This edition of Morning Focus wrapped up after the weekly Ask the Vet slot with John Underhill of Burren Vets. John discussed a recent outbreak of parvovirus in dogs. Listen back below:
