This week, a number of Clare drink driving cases were dismissed over legal loophole. To discuss the issue, Gavin was joined by Dep Timmy Dooley, FF spokesperson on Transport and by Ennis solicitor Darragh Hassett of Hassett Considine Solicitors.
Ennis musician Tony MacMahon spoke to Gavin from India of his plans for an assisted suicide. Tony believes a wider debate needs to be had around the issue.
A new guide to child psychological supports in Clare was launched this week and Gavin spoke to its authors, Dr Toby Sachsenmaier, Senior Clinical Psychologist for the School Age Disability Service and Richard Egan, Psychologist with the National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS), Ennis.
Mary joined Gavin in studio to talk about her experience of growing up with an alcoholic father and the help provided to families by Al-Anon meetings or by contacting the organisation at www.alanon.ie or 01 8732699.
Mary I launched a new BA in Contemporary and Applied Theatre Studies and Gavin spoke to Dr Michael Finneran, Programme Diredtor.
Comedian Neil Delamere joined Gavin in studio to chat about his new tour – CTRL+ALT+DELAMERE.
Gavin spoke to Mary Hawkes Greene of the Burren College of Art as it celebrated its 21st birthday.
With plans well advanced for the Doonbeg Christmas Market, Gavin was joined by Joe Russell General Manager of Doonbeg Golf Resort.
Gavin presented a special report on Living with juvenile arthritis after a visit to the home of Conor Murphy and his mum, Sheila, who live in Sixmilebridge.
Caroline Collins of Ennis Bookshop joined Gavin to review ‘The Irish Countrywomen's Association Book of Christmas – Recipes, Advice, Blessings and Traditions for the Perfect Irish Christmas;’ ‘The Happiness Habit’ by Daniel O'Leary; and ‘Remarkable Trees’ by Thomas Pakenham.
