The week on Morning Focus got off to a busy start with a look at the aftermath of the weekend’s terror attacks on London the election of Leo Varadkar as leader of Fine Gael, a review of weekend sporting action and lots more.
This edition of Morning Focus opened with a discussion of what lies ahead as Leo Varadkar is set to become Taoiseach. Gavin was joined on the line by Senator Martin Conway.
The UK has been rocked with a terrorist attack in central London. Despite the terrible events of the weekend, the UK elections will go ahead. Gavin discussed the issue with Bernard Purcell, Editor of The Irish World.
There were lots of chances on today’s show to relive the highlights of the weekend’s victory by the Clare senior hurlers over Limerick to see them through to the Munster Final on July 9.
The show heard from Gerry O’Connor (Clare Joint Hurling Manager) speaking to Syl O’Connor and from Pat O’Connor, speaking to Derrick Lynch.
The troubling issue of suicide, particularly, the incidence among young men in Clare was discussed with Dr John Hillery from Spanish Point who is President of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland. Support for anyone affected is available from Pieta House Midwest – 061 484444; The Samartians – 116 123; Clare Suicide Bereavement Support – 086 0565373 or 087 3698315. Listen back below:
Clare FM’s Ben Sweeney presented a special report with some words of advice from well-known local people on surviving the exams and Gavin was joined in studio by Mary O’Riordan who lives in Clarecastle and teaches Maths and Irish at Laurel Hill Gaelcholáiste in Limerick. Listen back below:
Frankie Coote, Clare County Dog Warden, then joined Gavin for his weekly animal welfare update. Listen back below:
The Monday Sports Panel saw Eoin Brennan of the Clare People join Gavin in studio. They were joined on the line by Donal Moloney, Clare Joint Hurling Manager. Listen back below:
This week’s Fleadh News looked at the issue of volunteering for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2017 and the show rounded off with a chat with Alice O’Farrell who’s won an award for her cook book in support of cancer care services.
