Friday’s Morning Focus opened with reaction from Early Childhood Ireland to pre-election promises from the Labour Party to reduce the cost of childcare. Gavin spoke to Teresa Heaney, the organisation’s CEO.
Following the death of former government press secretary PJ Mara, tributes were paid by Clare Fianna Fail PRO Michael Teigue.
Ennis-based solicitor William Cahir discussed an ECHR ruling that found employers can monitor staff’s private message sent while at work, or on work devices.
The first of Clare’s 1916 Centenary commemorations was discussed when Patsy Neville of the Glenwood Memorial Committee in Kilkishen called to studio to speak with Gavin.
Ireland’s nine Oscar nominations were discussed with Joe Griffen, journalist and film buff.
Our roundup of weekend events heard about the Toonaghj walk for Seeking Vision and from Kilkee where a meeting to recruit volunteer defibrillator trainees is to take place.
Darren McMahon, an Ennis native told Gavin of his successful battle with cancer and a special tribute to the late David Bowie he’s holding on Saturday night (Jan. 16).
Arts officer for Clare Siobhan Mulcahy updated Gavin on weekend events in the Banner County, Music Generation’s Emer O’Flaherty told Gavin about a unique project to fuse jazz with traditional music.
The Friday panel was Patrick O’Neill, Diarmuid McMahon and former Mayor of Clare Patricia McCarthy, who discussed political campaigning, social messaging at work and age gaps in relationships.
Gavin also interviewed Ennis-based rappers La Fanilia.
