A packed edition of Morning Focus put politics to the fore as Dr Michael Harty, Clare’s Independent TD discussed whether or not he’ll back Leo Varadkar to be the new Taoiseach.
Deputy Harty told Gavin the response he’d received to his political ‘wish list’ for Clare was non-committal, giving him cause to reconsider his support in the vote on Taoiseach next Wednesday.
The London attacks have given rise to concerns that we may not be ready in the event of a similar attack in this country. Gavin was joined by Tom Brady, Security Correspondent of Independent News and Media.
Morning Focus then took a look at what the UK elections might mean for the North. As the polls open, Gavin was joined on the line by Noel Doran, the Editor of The Irish News in Belfast.
Dr Máire Finn joined Gavin in studio to answer listener’s queries. Listen back below:
The show then heard the story of the Sage family in Sixmilebridge. Thirteen-year-old Aoife has a rare connective tissue disorder called Ehler’s Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Gavin heard from Aoife’s mum Susan, ahead of a fundraiser on Saturday night (June 10) in McGregor’s Bar in Sixmilebridge. Listen back below:
Next week is Bike Week and Gavin was joined in studio for a preview by Roisín Garvey of the An Taisce Green Schools Programme.
Matthew Barr was Gavin’s next guest. He’s a researcher at the University of Glasgow who believes that video games can actually have some positive impacts on communications and resourcefulness. Listen back below:
The show then took a stroll down memory lane and looked back at the era of the show bands. Gavin was joined on the line by PJ Cunningham, the editor of ‘From the Candy Store to the Galtymore’. PJ is looking for people to come forward with their own stories and to email them to [email protected] before June 30. Clare FM’s own Chris Hanrahan joined the chat with his own memories and reminiscences. Listen back below:
This edition of Morning Focus wrapped up with an interview with a man who’s combining the skills of matchmaking with the latest technology. Producer Fiona McGarry caught up with Lahinch native Liam Grant who’s the man behind a new app called Luvguru. Listen back below:
