With another postponement in the trial of 20-year-old Ibrahim Hallawa, from Dublin, Gavin spoke to Clare FG Deputy Pat Breen, a member of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Cormac O’Sullivan of DNG O’Sullivan Hurley joined Gavin in studio to discuss the latest report on property prices showing an average increase of over 2 percent in County Clare.
Gavin was also joined by winner of the Irish Healthcare Lifetime Achievement Award, Clare-born Professor Bill Shannon. The prestigious award is presented to a doctor who, in the view of colleagues or patients, has made an outstanding contribution to Irish medicine during his or her career Prof. Bill Shannon UL GEMS (Graduate Entry Medical School) Director of International Liaison is a Kilkee native, living in Ardnacrusha. He spoke to Gavin about the award and gave his views on the current crisis in rural general practice.
Gavin was joined by Professor Diarmaid Ferriter, editor of Years of Turbulence a new book that explores some of the event of the period 1910 to 1925. In Ireland, in this decade-and-a-half, we had the Home Rule movement, the Gaelic revival, the rise of the Ulster and Irish Volunteers, the 1916 Rising and the following turmoil of the War of Independence, Treaty and Civil War.
Director of Trocaire, Eamonn Meehan from Kilmaley, spoke to Gavin about the ongoing refugee crisis – which shows little sign of abating. Eamonn said the time has come for us to start thinking of the victims of this crisis as people — not simply as refugees and he's been a strong advocate for the millions seeking refuge in Europe.
Our Monday sports panel was comprised of Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch and Kieran Shannon sportswriter, sports performance coach and author.
Students from St Flank’s, Ennis are all set for the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2016. Yvana Pyne & Ruairi Power spoke to Gavin about their project, ‘Swimming: Do you take my breath away?' which looks at breathing techniques that could enhance performance for swimmers. He also spoke to Colm McNeilis who has developed a mobile phone accessary that allows for movement while the phone is charging, without the worry of a cable breaking. Teacher Michael Horgan of the Science Department also joined the discussion.
Morning Focus also heard from the HSE’s #littlethings campaign which focuses on the little things you can do for your mental health. When we go through tough times, little things like talking about our problems, getting regular exercise, drinking less alcohol and being involved in activities we enjoy can make a big difference to how we feel.
