On Friday Morning focus showcased a special edition of their show. It included our usual Friday Panel as well as a full hour on Sexual Violence in Clare, and much more.
The show kicked off with the week long competition. Clare FM in association with Collins Jewelers are giving away an engagement ring worth 2,500 euro for Valentines day to one lucky listener.
The first hour of the show consisted of a Seanad Éireann discussion. Clare FM’s Fiona McGarry joined Gavin in studio to talk about sexual crimes in Clare. She reported that a total of 45 sex crimes were reported to the local Gardaí last year. Senator Martin Conway raised the issue at the talks and Minister Katherine Zappone committed to examining increased funding for Rape Crisis Midwest and particularly for its service in Clare.
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Following that, Verena Tarpey, Fundraising Manager of the Rape Crisis Midwest organisation joined Gavin to further discuss sexual violence in Clare.
Anyone who has been affected by sexual violence can contact Rape Crisis Midwest on 061 311 511 or on 1800 311 511. You can also email [email protected]
Alternatively you can visit their website – www.rapecrisis.ie
At 10am, Gavin welcomed John McGrath of the Phoenix Project onto the show. They discussed the revision of the mortgage-to-rent scheme.
Next, Gavin spoke to Patricia Anne Moore and Carole Head, who are both from the Clare Older People’s Council, about the work of their organisation and upcoming events.
Following that, Gavin chatted with Siobhán Mulcahy, Clare County Arts Officer, about the nearing art events such as Jason Byrne’s event in Glór, and Christy Moore’s concert on Friday.
To finish up the second hour of the show, Gavin was joined by Tacey Guilfoyle and Brenda Waldron who spoke about the family orientated events happening during the weekend.
At 11am, Doirin Graham, Paul Madden, and Michael McNamara joined Gavin for the Friday Panel. They discussed hospital waiting lists, revitalising Clare towns, and so much more.
To finish the show Deirdre Cowman from Endangered Bodies Ireland came onto the show and talked to Gavin about cosmetic surgery advertisements targeting children.
