Morning Focus – Monday 14/08/17

With Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann underway down in Ennis, Morning Focus opened with a very special package of highlights from Sunday’s official opening with the legendary Michael Flatley. Clare FM’s James Mulhall was there to capture all of the action.

You can listen back to that special launch package below:

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Gavin then spoke to Supermac’s MD Pat McDonagh. Supermacs are Gold sponsors of the Fleadh.

For an overview of the Fleadh, Gavin was joined in studio by West Wind presenter Caoimhín Ó Sé, who also provided details of the highlights of Monday’s events. These include the Clare FM sessions, just after the 1 o’clock news. Today features the legendary Frankie Gavin and Conor Connolly. Full details of everything to do with this year’s Fleadh are available here.

Full details of traffic arrangements for the duration of the Fleadh are available here.

A ten-year-old Clare girl who played for Michael Flatley at the official launch of the Fleadh was Gavin’s next guest. Sarah McNamara from Lisheen told Gavin about her excitement at taking part in the festivities.

The Monday Sports Panel this week was made up of Derrick Lynch and Eoin Brennan of The Clare People.

Listen back below: