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Clare Mother On Death Of Daughter After Taking Counterfeit Benzodizepine Tablets
July 01, 2024 08:49 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBA Clare mother has pleaded with people to stay away from counterfeit benzodiazepine tablets following the death of her daughter. Joann Casey has spoken out after her daughter, 25-year-old Karley Linanne, from Kilrush, died last month after taking the tablets. It is understood another recent death in Clare is linked with the counterfeit benzodiazepine tablets, while overdoses have been reported in the Mid-West and elsewhere around the country. Picture (c) HSE
Atlantic Tales - St Flannans Cathedral Killaloe - Episode 170
June 30, 2024 18:00 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBOn this week's episode of Atlantic Tales with Pat Flynn, we visit the 13th century St Flannan’s Cathedral in Killaloe and meet Dean Richard Marsh and some of those involved in conserving the historic building.
County Dog Warden Calls On Government To Bring ISPCA To Clare
June 30, 2024 09:48 - 3 minutes - 3.62 MBThe Government is being urged to improve animal welfare in Clare by bringing a leading charity to this county. The ISPCA, or Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, is Ireland's leading animal welfare organisation and responds to reports of animal cruelty and neglect. At present, the organisation's five centres are in Longford, Donegal, Cork, Waterford and Wicklow, at it doesn't respond to calls in Clare. Clare County Dog Warden Frankie Coote fears issues related to animal welf...
1 In 2 Clare Workers HeadHunted In The Last Year
June 30, 2024 09:35 - 4 minutes - 11 MBWorkplaces in Clare are said to be reaping the benefits of headhunting. According to new research FRS Recruitment, 1 in 2 workers in Clare have been headhunted in the last 12 months. As well as this, just over 50% of people in Clare believe changing jobs is the most effective way to secure pay rises and develop their careers further. Clare based Head of Recruitment with FRS Recruitment Gwen Leyden, says headhunting is essential for companies looking to fill highly skilled roles.
Beyond Belief - Sunday 30th June 2024
June 29, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBOn Beyond Belief this week Fr Brendan Quinlivan has a reflection by Bishop Kevin Doran, Archbishop Eamon Martin and Dr. John Keogh about the recent Bishops’ Pastoral on the palliative and pastoral care of the terminally ill. The letter is entitled The Good Samaritan- Living Life fully, until death comes. Fr Brendan also has a report from the recent Apostolic Work Society display with contributions from Bishop Fintan, and missionaries; Fr. Liam Dunne SVD, Brother Heinz SVD from Holland and Fr...
Sunday Prayer - Sunday 30th June 2024
June 29, 2024 15:00 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBFr Brendan Quinlivan leads our Sunday Prayer for today the 30th June 2024, the 13thSunday of Ordinary Time.
Clare People Urged To Apply For Expanded Free Public Trannport Scheme
June 29, 2024 09:30 - 2 minutes - 2.36 MBClare Residents are being urged to apply for a newly expanded free public transport scheme. It comes as the Government has announced it will be extending the Free Travel Scheme to those living with either epilepsy, a long-term health condition or disability and have been declared medically unfit to drive for at least a year. Those eligible must hold a Public Service Card and submit a new Travel Application form, signed by their GP before July 29th. Clare Public Participation Network member...
Over 500 Homes Prevented From Bulk Sale In Clare Since 2021
June 29, 2024 09:26 - 6 minutes - 14.3 MBA Clare Auctioneer is urging the government to expedite its review of the planning system. It comes as new figures show 529 homes to received planning permission in this county over the past three years, came with a condition that prevented multiple sales to a single buyer. Currently, 385 homes proposed for Clare are held up by judicial reviews and planning appeals. Liam Browne from Paddy Browne Real Estate Agents in Ennis says the delays are seriously hurting the chances of first time buy...
Clare FM Sideline View Friday June 28th
June 28, 2024 18:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBClare FM Sideline View Friday June 28th Coming up on the show we will be looking ahead to Clare's All Ireland intermediate ladies football quarter-final showdown with Tyrone in Cusack Park We will also hear about the Clare girls hoping to secure international silverware for Ireland on the volleyball circuit, and we talk hurling in west and north Clare with a new tournament aimed at continuing the development of the game in those areas
Cllr Slams Approval Of €4.5B Project To Pump Water From Parteen Basin To Dublin
June 28, 2024 13:36 - 6 minutes - 15.9 MBA West Clare Councillor is imploring the Government to prioritise water infrastructure upgrades in rural Ireland with the same urgency as the capital. It comes as Cabinet has this week approved a €4.5bn project to extract 2% of the River Shannon's average flow each year, to address water supply deficits in the Greater Dublin area. Uisce Eireann says the project is neccessary as currently 1.7million people in Dublin are served by a single water source at the River Liffey. Doonbeg Fianna ...
Clare Economist Anticipates Earnings Rise For Workers
June 28, 2024 12:07 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBAn Ennis political economist has claimed that consumers will see an increase in buying power this year and into 2025. The Economic and Social Research Institute is predicting earnings should rise by more than 4% this year and almost 5% next year while inflation is forecasted to fall to 2.3% this year and 1.9% in 2025. As a result The ESRI is forecasting an increase in workers earnings of 2.2% in 2024 and 3.1% next year. Ennis native and Assistant Professor of Social Policy at UCD, Dr Mich...
Latest East Clare Popup Gaeltacht to Take Place Next Wednesday
June 28, 2024 12:02 - 7 minutes - 7.1 MBAn East Clare Village will host the latest popup Gaeltacht in this county next Wednesday evening. Nuala's Bar & Restaurant in Tuamgraney is the location for the event facilitated by Conradh na Gaelige. Scarriff, Feakle and Mountshannon have all previously played host to the event which caters to people with all levels of Irish. Organiser of the event Brenán Baguio believes conversation is the best way to preserve the language.
New Seasonal Dog Warden Striving To Make Clare's Beaches Safe Spaces For All
June 28, 2024 11:57 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBClare's newly-appointed Seasonal Dog Warden says she'll strive to make the county's beaches safe spaces for all this summer. The local authority has bolstered its beach patrols for the summer bathing season in order to combat issues such as dog fouling and dog attacks. Clare FM's Seán Lyons reports. ===== With the summer bathing season now well underway, Clare County Council has vowed to take a dogged approach to beach safety. From May 15th up to September 15th, a host of beaches across ...
Paul McNamara Memorial Walk Set To Take Place This Sunday
June 28, 2024 11:08 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBThe Paul McNamara Memorial Walk returns for a second year this July after a hugely successful inaugural walk in 2023. The 8km Memorial Walk, which takes place on Sunday, will start from New Quay. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Mina McNamara, Organiser and Widow of Paul McNamara and Joe Queally, Historian and Author from Fanore who is involved with the Ennis Fundraising Branch for the RNLI. Photo (c): Galway Advertiser
Energising Clare: Episode 3 - Impact of Renewables on Electricity Price
June 28, 2024 10:42 - 8 minutes - 8.15 MBIt is time for the third episode of our newest feature on Morning Focus, Energising Clare. This new feature will be about educating you, the listener, on renewables. On this weeks episode, Alan Morrissey was joined by Dr. Paul Deane, Senior Lecturer in Clean Energy Futures in UCC to discuss the impact of renewables on electricity price.
Workers' Incomes Predicted To Rise This Year And Next As Wages Rise And Inflation Falls
June 28, 2024 10:10 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBIt's predicted Irish workers will be seeing their incomes rise in real terms this year and in 2025. The Economic and Social Research Institute's (ESRI)’s Summer Quarterly Economic Commentary is putting this down to falling inflation and ongoing increases in wages. The ESRI is forecasting that on average earnings should rise by more than 4% this year and closer to 5% next year. But this will be offset by inflation which will drop this year to 2.3%, before decreasing further to 1.9% in 20...
Boost For Clare Blue Flag Beaches With Additional Dog Patrols
June 28, 2024 09:41 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBClare’s Blue Flag beaches have received a big boost, with the news that additional dog control patrols will be in place at Clare’s beaches. Clare County Council has assigned an additional dedicated Beach Dog Warden, who will dog control during the bathing season. For more details on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Frankie Coote, County Dog Warden and Annette Kenny, Seasonal Dog Warden.
Rekindle Festival of Lost Skills Set To Return This Summer
June 28, 2024 09:08 - 7 minutes - 6.95 MBThe Rekindle Festival of Lost Skills will make its return later this summer. The festival, which is due to take place in mid-August, has been described as ‘an intergenerational festival of lost skills celebrating and showcasing the knowledge of older people in our communities that can help us all to live a truly sustainable life’. To talk about the festival and what we can expect from it, Alan Morrissey was joined by Aoife Hammond, the Organiser of The Rekindle Festival of Lost Skills.
Ukrainian Refugees In Award Winning Clare Community To Be Relocated
June 28, 2024 09:02 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBOn Thursday’s show we spoke about the situation affecting the Ukrainian refugees who were living in Phoenix House in the Shannon Town Centre, but who now have been relocated to Lisdoonvarna. A similar issue has cropped up in the Loop Head Peninsula, where Ukrainian refugees living in the local community have been issued with a relocation notice. The shocked local community have responded by calling an Emergency Meeting to take place in Halla Eoin, Kilbaha this evening. To explain this f...
Clare Oireachtas Health Committee Member Demands Clarity On UHL Review Timeline
June 28, 2024 06:25 - 3 minutes - 3.1 MBA Clare Oireachtas Health Committee member has criticised the Health Minister for his failure to provide a timeline on an upcoming review of the region's main hospital. Minister Stephen Donnelly announced in May that a HIQA-led review of University Hospital Limerick would be conducted which would consider the case for a second emergency department in the Midwest as well as other reforms. The announcement came one week after an unannounced HIQA inspection found the Dooradoyle facility to be ...
Mayor Colleran-Molloy Intent On Building "Consensus" Around Ennis 2040
June 28, 2024 06:20 - 7 minutes - 7.18 MBThe incoming Mayor of Ennis insists building consensus around the Ennis 2040 proposals will be of pivotal importance during her tenure. Fianna Fáil Councillor Clare Colleran-Molloy has been chosen to wear the mayoral chain of the county town for the coming year, while her party colleague, newly-elected Councillor Antoinette Baker Bashua, will serve as Leas Cathaoirleach. Candidates campaigning against Ennis 2040 received over 7,500 first preference votes in the recent local elections, altho...
Almost 7,000 Patients Left UHL Emergency Department Without Treatment In Last Year
June 27, 2024 12:03 - 7 minutes - 17 MBAlmost 7,000 patients have left the Emergency Department at University Hospital Limerick without receiving treamtent in the last year. New figures released by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly through a parliamentary question show a total 6,722 people left Dooradoyle without completing their full episode of care since last March. According to the HSE, emergency admissions at UHL have increased by 13% in the last year, with attendances from those aged over 75, up by 15%. Clare Independent T...
First Ever Rural Night Bus to Be Trialed in Clare
June 27, 2024 12:01 - 5 minutes - 5.16 MBA Clare Green Party Senator claims the introduction of a night bus between Ennis and Ennistymon would be a huge benefit to people who are "restricted to what they can do at night" The latest bus to Ennistymon currently leaves Ennis at 6:30pm, but additional services will now be added from 8pm to 11pm. The service, operated by Locallink, aims to provide regional balance to rural areas and safe transport to and from Ennis later at night. Inagh Green Party Senator Roisin Garvey says the servi...
Parenthood In Focus: Summer Holiday Safety
June 27, 2024 11:09 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBOn Thursday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Petrina O’Halloran for Parenthood in Focus. Petrina is the founder of Mama’s Boobie Box, mum blogger and writer for online magazine Boobingit.com. This week, Petrina talked about Summer Holiday Safety.
Clare Women In Business - Emma Lynch - Episode 23
June 27, 2024 11:00 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MBOn ‘Clare Women in Business‘ this week, Pat Flynn meets Lissycasey based career and life coach Emma Lynch.
Where In Clare - Killaloe River Cruises
June 27, 2024 10:46 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBOn this week's Where in Clare, Colum went aboard the Spirit of Killaloe to find out all about Killaloe River Cruises from James Whelan!
Village Tour: Episode 19: Inagh
June 27, 2024 10:43 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBIt is time for the eighteenth episode of our newest feature on Morning Focus, Village Tour, where Alan Morrissey paid a visit to Inagh. With the Village Tour, we here at Morning Focus are aiming to highlight the smaller villages and townlands around the county. By doing this, we hope to showcase their unique character, while also bringing their diversity and individuality to life for you, the listener.
An Evening Of Art & Song At The Armada Hotel
June 27, 2024 10:29 - 7 minutes - 6.64 MBA very special evening is in store later in Spanish Point. The Armada Hotel will host An Evening of Art and Song, which will feature the renowned Ennis-born artist, Mick O’Dea and the Clare-based singer/songwriter Tim Dennehy in conversation with Peadar King. To chat more about the event, Alan Morrissey was joined by Ennis Artist Mick O' Dea and Kilkee Book Author Peadar King.
In Profile - Des Lynam
June 27, 2024 10:18 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBOur latest guest for In Profile is none other than Des Lynam! For more than four decades, Des was a legendary sports presenter on both television and radio in Britain. He hosted television coverage of many of the world's major sporting events, presenting Match of the Day, Grandstand, the World Cup, the Olympic Games Wimbledon, the Grand National and Sportsnight. Des also presented non-sporting programmes such as Holiday, How Do They Do That? and Countdown. Des has also just published h...
Honouring Anthony Foley: Orla Foley’s Inspiring Charity Cycle Journey
June 27, 2024 09:21 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBOrla Foley's world was turned upside down in 2016, when her brother, Munster and Ireland rugby great Anthony Foley, died suddenly in Paris. Orla used her grief as fuel to honour her brother, by embarking on the charity initiative, “Orla’s Wild Ways”. Tomorrow (Friday) morning will see Orla host a coffee morning in Killaloe, where people can learn more about her activities, which help to raise vital funds for a host of charities. To dsicuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Orla...
Outgoing Mayor Of Clare Pledges To Continue Funding Push For Roads "In Very Bad Condition"
June 27, 2024 08:56 - 7 minutes - 7.21 MBThe new Cathaoirelach of the Killaloe Municipal District claims the future of many East Clare businesses is dependent on tourist traffic. Outgoing Mayor of Clare Joe Cooney will be chairing meetings of East Clare's local representatives for the coming year while Maghera Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Hayes will take up the mantle as Leas Cathaoirleach. Bodyke Councillor Cooney was the first candidate over the line in his Local Electoral Area in the recent local elections, having claimed 27% of ...
Ennis Dialysis Unit On Track To Open Next Year Despite "Higher Projected Costs"
June 27, 2024 08:52 - 10 minutes - 9.42 MBA Clare TD claims she feels like she's living in the twilight zone due to the lack of progress on the Ennis dialysis unit. Over 15 months on from Junior Health Minister Anne Rabbitte saying a tender would be submitted to the HSE "in the near future", a timeline is yet to be provided for the Contracted Satellite Hemodialysis Unit service in the county town. The highly-anticipated service has long been lobbied for due to the volume of Clare residents who can only access renal care at the Univ...
More Discontent with IPAS As Efforts To Relocate Phoenix House Ukrainians Ongoing
June 27, 2024 08:45 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBOn Morning Focus and Clare FM News we have been keeping you updated every step of the way on the situation affecting the Ukrainian refugees who were living in Phoenix House in the Shannon Town Centre, but who now have been relocated to Lisdoonvarna. Efforts are being made to relocate the Ukrainians back to Shannon and, to that end, Joanne has sent a letter to the Minister for Integration, Roderic O’Gorman. To find out more Alan Morrissey was joined by Joanne Begley from the Shannon Commu...
Ennis Principal Says Vapes "Totally Unregulated" As Tobacco Legislation Approved
June 26, 2024 11:59 - 9 minutes - 8.38 MBA Clare principal is calling for stronger legislation around the use of vapes which he claims are "completely unregulated" at the moment. It comes as legislation to raise the age at which tobacco products can be legally purchased has been approved. The week leading up to the Dáil summer recess is typically characterised by TDs and senators frantically striving to get legislation over the line. This week is no different as attention has turned to the minimum age at which cigarettes can be l...
Clare Haven Calls For Systemic Change Around Sentencing For Gender-Based Violence
June 26, 2024 11:52 - 9 minutes - 8.61 MBA Clare women's protection service insists nothing short of systemic change will bring about justice for victims of gender-based violence going forward. Protests are continuing around the country today in solidarity with Natasha O'Brien whose attacker Cathal Crotty from Ardnacrusha received a fully suspended sentence last week. The Taoiseach has strongly condemned the handling of the vicious assault's aftermath by the Defence Forces and has questioned if others are "hiding with convictions"...
Sports In Focus: Episode 17 – Clare Volleyball
June 26, 2024 11:28 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBOn this weeks Sport In Focus, Three Clare girls are set to take part in the Irish U20 volleyball squad who feature in the European championships in the coming weeks. Two of the Banner representatives joined Clare FM's Derrick Lynch to talk about their journey in the sport.
Financial Advice: Mid-Year Review
June 26, 2024 10:55 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBOn Wednesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tommy Corbett from Carey Corbett Financial Solutions, to review the mid-year financial landscape and discuss market updates.
Ennis Phoenix Youth Ambassadors Programme 2024
June 26, 2024 09:32 - 6 minutes - 6.39 MBThe US city of Phoenix, Arizona is one of the cities twinned with Ennis. The process involves these Youth Ambassadors home hosting a young person from Phoenix, with the Ennis ambassadors then travelling across the Atlantic Ocean to spend some time in Phoenix. On Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Mary Howard, Fine Gael Councillor who is involved with Ennis-Phoenix Twinning Board. Jack Healy, Ennis Youth Ambassador and Alex Wimsatt, Phoenix Youth Ambassador also joined...
Tribute To Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh
June 26, 2024 09:09 - 20 minutes - 19 MBLegendary former GAA commentator Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh has died. He passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 93. His voice became synonymous with Gaelic Games over his 60-year career. To remember the late, great Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh, Alan Morrissey was joined by Syl O’Connor, Clare FM GAA Commentator and Marty Morrissey, RTÉ GAA Commentator. Picture (c): Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh via RTÉ Archives.
O'Gorman Names One Shannon Hub As One Of Top Priorities While Cathaoirleach
June 26, 2024 06:18 - 7 minutes - 6.5 MBThe incoming Cathaoirleach of the Shannon Municipal District claims he'll work harder than ever to advance the Shannon Town and Environs Flood Relief Scheme. Cratloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat O'Gorman will serve as Chairperson of the south-east Clare municipal district over the coming year - succeeding Sinn Féin Councillor Donna McGettigan who'll serve as Leas Cathaoirleach. O'Gorman was first elected to Clare County Council in 1999 and wore the county's mayoral chains from 2003 to 2004 be...
Social Acceptance Blamed For Near Three-Fold Increase In Cocaine Use In Clare
June 26, 2024 06:16 - 10 minutes - 9.95 MBA culture of glamourisation and social acceptance has been blamed for the almost three-fold increase in cocaine use in Clare. New Health Research Board data has revealed 81 people in this county were treated for cocaine use as a main problem last year which is almost treble the 30 cases recorded here in 2017. The number of people seeking help for cocaine use nationwide is up by 200% since 2017 while this figure is 388% for women. Polydrug/Cocaine Initiative Co-Ordinator at Bushypark Addict...
Clare Hotelier Warns Prolonged Pilots Strike Will Devastate Local Business
June 25, 2024 12:14 - 4 minutes - 10.6 MBA Clare Hotelier is warning the IALPA Pilot's strike will have a detrimental impact on this county's tourism industry. It comes as Aer Lingus has already cancelled 220 flights due to the industrial action planned by the pilot's union. Of the flights that have been cancelled so far, two of them are services from London-Heathrow that were due to arrive in Shannon Airport on Saturday. According to a Clare hotelier though, the real danger for the local economy, the real danger lies in the canc...
Clare Healthcare Campaigner Claims Church's Stance On Assisted Dying Akin To Watching People Suffer
June 25, 2024 12:03 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBA Clare healthcare campaigner claims adopting the stance of the Catholic Church on assisted dying would see the State "watch people suffer". It follows the publication of a pastoral letter which has criticised the recommendations of the Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying - suggesting the proposed legislation would "undermine the confidence of the terminally ill". First assembled in 2023, the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying published its final report in March of this year. ...
Hopes New Manufacturing Scheme Can Lead To Shannon Jobs Boost
June 25, 2024 11:52 - 7 minutes - 17.6 MBIt's hoped some of Shannon's main employers will reap the benefits of a new multi-million euro initiative. It comes as the Department of Enterprise has announced a new 300 million euro fund that will be administered by the IDA to help client companies to decarbonise the sector. Over 8,600 in Clare currently work in manufacturing industry and the government is aiming to reduce emissions in the sector by 35% by 2030. Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes believes the scheme could lead to a local ...
Tulla Native Shares Her Menopause Story
June 25, 2024 11:15 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBOn Tuesday's Morning Focus, we turned our attention towards menopause. Menopause is the most difficult time in a woman’s life, yet many women feel it goes unspoken. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Sallyanne Brady, the founder of the group Irish Menopause. Alan was also joined by Ann Reidy O'Connor. Ann who hails from Tulla shared her own story with the Morning Focus listeners. Picture (c) by Ines Fraile from Getty Images Signature via Canva.
Travel Tales With Fergal: Porto
June 25, 2024 10:45 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBOn Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke to Fergal O’Keefe, host of the Travel Tales with Fergal podcast. On this week’s Travel Tales, Fergal discussed his travel experiences to Porto and surrounding areas!
Legal Advice For Farmers: Addressing Common Queries
June 25, 2024 10:06 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBOn Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke to Avril Collentine, of Cahir & Co. Solicitors, Ennis in our weekly legal slot. This week, Avril discussed common queries from farmers and their spouses. If you have a legal question for Cahir & Co. Solicitors, email us on [email protected]
Lahinch Golf Club Hosting Arnold Palmer Cup
June 25, 2024 09:43 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBOne of golf’s prestigious amateur golf tournaments will take place in Clare early next month. Lahinch Golf Club will host the Arnold Palmer Cup between the 5th and 7th of July. The Arnold Palmer Cup pits the top university/college golfers from the United States against the best collegiate golfers from around the world. To get an update on the preparations and the excitement building for the event, Alan Morrissey spoke with John Gleeson, the Chairperson of Lahinch Golf Club. The event ...
Lahinch Native On My MS My Needs Survey
June 25, 2024 09:27 - 6 minutes - 5.7 MBMS Ireland has launched the results of its “My MS My Needs” survey. This comprehensive survey highlights the needs and experiences of people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in Ireland. To discuss the findings of the survey, Alan Morrissey was joined by Lahinch native, Alison Cotter who is the Advocacy and Research Officer for MS Ireland. Picture (c): www.ms-society.ie/
Oireachtas Committee Proposals On Assisted Dying 'Completely Rejected' By Bishops
June 25, 2024 09:04 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBThe recommendations published earlier this year by a special Oireachtas committee urged the Government to legislate for assisted dying in restricted circumstances. However, in a pastoral letter the bishops criticised the recommendations, warning the proposals will “undermine the confidence of terminally ill people” and leave those with intellectual disabilities in a vulnerable position. On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Bishop Kevin Doran of Elphin. To discuss this ...