Morning Focus kicked off today with a chat about how possible new regulations on street furniture will hit smaller tourism business along the Clare stretch of the Wild Atlantic Way.
Pat Flynn was joined on the line by Cillian Murphy, a member of Kilkee Chamber of Commerce and a tourism consultant.
The discussion then turned to the real extent of the housing waiting list in Clare. While there are around 2,500 applicants listed, new figures show that around 1,661 children are waiting to be housed. Pat discussed the issue with the Chairperson of the Housing Committee of Clare County Council, Cllr Gerry Flynn (of the Shannon Municipal District).
MEP Seán Kelly then joined Pat on the line to explain why he believes that Enda Kenny should have a role as a ‘roving ambassador’ for Brexit, once he steps down as Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach.
Sgt Joe Downey, Clare’s Crime Prevention Officer joined Pat in studio for Garda Focus.
To discuss the possible impact of US President Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban, Pat was joined in studio by Iranian-born Hassan Famaraz. Hassan has been living in Ennis since 2008 when he arrived as a programme refugee. He’s now an Irish citizen. Listen back below:
A musical group with strong Clare links have won one of the most prestigious prizes in Irish music. The Rusangano Family took the Album of the Year prize at the Choice Music Awards and Pat was joined by band member John Lillis. Listen back below:
With an update on the Cycle Against Suicide, and an appeal for help with homestays for cyclists coming through Ennistymon, Pat was joined on the line by Acting CEO or the organisation, Colm Hayes.
The sports panel was made up of Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch and Séamus Hayes, Sports Editor of the Clare Champion. Listen back below:
Discussing his new play ‘Jiving Lessons for the Broken Hearted’, playwright Dermot Petty joined Pat in studio along with actress Lesley Shepard.
This edition of Morning Focus wrapped up with a chat with David Forsythe who’s written a book on what Irish people – and those from the Banner County – have contributed on the global stage. Listen back here:
