On Tuesday's edition of Morning Focus with Gavin Grace,
Kilrush native Orla Howard, the Deputy Chair of the Yes Equality Campaign joined us in studio to speak about what a positive outcome on Friday's Marriage Referendum Vote would mean to her and her family. Orla and her partner Grainne Courtney have two children and she says their family life is the same as everybody else's, except for the external perceptions. She adds, day-to-day parenting for same-sex couples is no different from that of most other families
Prince Charles visits the Burren today – ahead of his arrival we spoke to Bridget Barry the Burren Beo Trust Co Ordinator who explained the excitement and preparations that have gone into welcoming the Prince of Wales to North Clare. A large security operation has been in place ahead of today's visit. This Tuesday morning, the couple land at Shannon Airport, while the itinerary including engagements in Galway before Prince Charles travels to Clare and the Burren. Gavin spoke with Clare's Chief Superintendent John Kerin regarding policing for the Prince Charles Visit.
The Clare Branch of Diabetes Ireland have decided to hold a public information night on ‘Understanding Food Labels’. The event will be held in The Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare on Tuesday 19th May 2015 at 8pm. Pauline Dunne, Dietitian with Diabetes Ireland, will speak at the event. She joined us on the show to outline tonight's main talking points including the common confusion between the terms ‘carbohydrates’ and ‘sugars’ with most people only considering sugars to be important. However, both sugars and the amount of total carbohydrate need to be considered by people with diabetes when making food choices.
Next, Nenagh's Patrick Treacy, Member of the Senior Council and One of a group of Lawyers voting No in the Marriage Referendum outlined his views ahead of Friday's vote. Patrick concerned about the effects of a Yes vote. In a statement the Group of Lawyers advocating a NO vote, including Patrick say that a female homosexual couple can only procreate with donor sperm and a male homosexual couple would require a donor egg and a surrogate mother. They say there is a strong argument that these practices will enjoy constitutional protection if this referendum proposal is passed.
The MONEY DOCTOR John Lowe, for all your financial needs, spoke to Gavin about rent regulation and the call for longer leases to tackle renting problems as well as offering one parent advice on what to do with her children's First Holy Communion and Confirmation money. John Lowe will join us again in a fortnight's time with more financial advice. In the meantime, check out www.moneydoctor.ie
2015 Fleadh Nua in Ennis promises to be an exciting and innovative festival, full to the brim with Concerts, Ceilis, Sessions, CD Launches, Recitals, Irish Dance competitions and Street Entertainment.
Running since Sunday last to next Monday, the 25th May. Fleadh Nua is an 8 day festival with more than 120 separate events, where there is a welcome for everyone. Micheàl O Riabhaigh Fleadh Nua Chairman gave us a run through of some of the events taking place this week.
Back to the impending visit of Prince Charles to the Burren this afternoon, we caught up with Clare FMs John Cooke reporting Live from NUI Galway where he was about to board the media bus to the Burren. John outlined the levels of security in place but also the fantastic excitement around the Royal Visit.
Frankie Coote ISPCA Animal Wefare Officer and County Dog Warden joined us in studio next with the latest from around the county.
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