Morning Focus opened with a look at the ongoing fallout of the Brexit referendum, as the Irish cabinet met to consider its contingency plan.
That meeting was held early today (Tue.) to give the Taoiseach time to get to Brussels for a meeting of EU leaders – who are also to discuss the result of the British referendum. David Cameron will address his 27 EU counterparts at a summit where he's expected to advise other European governments to heed the warnings from the UK’s vote.
Gavin spoke to Pat Cox, former President of the European Parliament & Honorary Director of Merriman Summer School. He was also joined by Dr Michael Harty, TD.
Clare has a new County Mayor. Fianna Fail Councillor Bill Chambers has been elected the new Cathoirleach of Clare County Council.
The Cooraclare man was voted into the role by his fellow councillors at this afternoons AGM, taking over the role from the outgoing James Breen.
Fine Gael Councillor Paul Murphy was chosen as Leas Cathoirleach, with the Clarecastle man succeding party colleague Mary Howard. Clare FM's Ronan Moyles spoke bo the new office holder.
Thousdands of people in this country are affected by stroke and heart disease every year. For some, sadly, these conditions prove fatal, but for others there's the possibility that help and support – and lifestyle changes, a recovery can be made. To provide that support, the Irish Heart Foundation has announced details of an expanded Helpline service and new Freefone number — 1800 25 25 50 — to support the many thousands of people affected by heart disease and stroke in Ireland each year.
Calls can now be made from any landline or mobile in Ireland free of charge. Gavin was joined on the line by Patricia Hall, Irish Heart Foundation Helpline Nurse Manager.
We're set to welcome tens of thousands of visitors to Ennis in August for Fleadh Ceoil na hEireann and the atmosphere will be incredible.
With that number of people in the county town, it's going to be important to reduce litter and other possible damage to the environment.
With that aim in mind, a 'Green Fleadh' Business Seminar was held in Temple Gate Hotel last week.
The event was chaired by Ireland's most popular environmental advocate's, Eanna Ni Lamhna. For Morning Focus, Eanna spoke to Clare FM's Siofra Mulqueen.
Gavin was joined in studio by Clare historian, Dr Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc about his new publication, 'The Men Will Talk to Me, Clare Interviews by Ernie O'Malley'.
Ernie O’Malley was a medical student in Dublin during the 1916 Rising.
In the 1940s and 50s, he interviewed survivors of Ireland’s struggle for independence.
Pádraig's book is an edited collection these interviews, now being made available to the public for the first time, giving a fascinating insight into the times and the people who fought.
Morning Focus then discussed the status of the Irish language – often a contentious subject.
For some, it's tied to our our national identity, a touchstone of collective pride, thatprovides us with a sense of who we are and our long history.
For others, it's dying language; it's compulsory learning a senseless chore. Gavin heard from Donal O'Loinsigh, An Clar as Gaeilge and Cul Chaint on Clare FMl and by Dónal Ó hAiniféin, the Principal of Gaelscoil Mhíchíl Cíosóg. Clare FM's Cian Kearns brought us a vox pop from the streets of Ennis.
The one-hundred and 12th Clare Agriculture Show will shortly be upon us. The event, which dates back to the early 1900s, will take place at the Showgrouns in Ennis on July 3. This year's event also includes a range of family-fun activities and a display of military tanks and other equipment. To learn more, Gavin spoke to Joe Lillis, Chairperson of Clare County Show and by businessman and fellow-organiser, David Costello.
