The last edition of Morning Focus of 2017 had a very festive feel.
The show opened with a very special Christmas message from Fr Fintan Monahan, Bishop of Killaloe. Listen back below:
Then, the talk turned to one of the biggest news stories of the year, the decision of Clare County Council to grant permission to Trump International Golf Resort for coastal protection works at Doughmore Beach. Listen back below:
Among Gavin’s guests were Frank Landy, Chef with the Rowan Tree, Ennis, who advised on how to prepare the Christmas feast. Listen back below:
There was also a lovely Christmas package compiled by Emerald Kenny who visited Scoil Chriost Ri in Cloughleigh this week. Listen back below:
Music in studio came from soprano Helen Houlihan and from Seán O’Malley from Miltown Malbay.
Seán joined Gavin to perform his gorgeous single, ‘Snow’. Listen back below:
There was some beautiful poetry from Poetry Collective members, Mary Ellen Fean, Fred Johnston, Patrick Stack, Sinead Nic Sioda and Martin Vernon.
The show rounded off with a quick look at a range of Christmas events around the Banner County.
