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Clare TD Fears Budget 2025 Projections Wont Be Enough For MidWest Health Services
July 10, 2024 12:21 - 18 minutes - 42.4 MBThe Government is facing early calls to use extra funding in Budget 2025 to upgrade health services and boost housing stock in Clare. It comes as the Summer Economic Statement approved by Cabinet shows over €8b in additional funding will be available on budget day. The Summer Economic Statement sets out the Government's budgetary strategy and outlines the fiscal parameters for discussions taking place ahead of budget 2025. This year, an extra €8.3b in funding will be on the table; €1.4b wi...
Clare SVP Appeals For Children To Be Primary Focus Of Budget 2025
July 10, 2024 12:03 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBThe Clare branch President of Saint Vincent De Paul is appealing to the Government to place children front and centre of Budget 2025. The organisation has launched its pre-budget submission which it says "focuses on the key areas that we believe will have the biggest impact of the lives of people experiencing poverty, social exclusion, and lost potential". The Society of Saint Vincent De Paul predicts this year will be the first in which it'll receive quarter of a million calls. Last year ...
Sports In Focus: Episode 19 - Clare Inclusive Summer Camps
July 10, 2024 11:03 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MB2024 will once again see Clare Local Sports Partnership host their Inclusive Summer Camps, running from next week until the end of August. To find out more, Clare FM's Derrick Lynch spoke with Clare's Sports Inclusion Disability Officer, James Murrihy.
Day Three Of Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy 2024
July 10, 2024 10:44 - 15 minutes - 14 MBClare FM’s Therese McInerney took a trip to Miltown Malbay to the Willie Clancy Summer School. The Willie Clancy Summer School is a week-long summer school in traditional music and set dance held annually at Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare. Catch up on day three of the Willie Clancy Summer School on Wednesday’s Morning Focus.
Seanchaí Corner: Episode 13: The Rat & The Weasel
July 10, 2024 09:24 - 9 minutes - 8.71 MBIt is time to bring you another weird and wonderful tale, which means it is time for another edition of Seanchaí Corner. Seanchaí Corner sees the renowned author, storyteller, lecturer, and broadcaster Eddie Lenihan regaling us with a memorable story from his extensive collection of old Irish tales and fables. In our latest installment of Seanchaí Corner, Eddie Lenihan brings us a strange tale of the rat and the weasel.
Tulla Music Festival Returns This Summer
July 10, 2024 09:04 - 10 minutes - 9.29 MBTulla is gearing up for a very big weekend, with the Tulla Music Festival getting even closer! Dr. Daly Park will host the festival from the 26th-28th of July. To find out more, Peter O'Connell was joined by Aisling Hunt, the Public Relations Officer of Tulla Music Festival and Musician Mike Denver. Picture (c): Tulla GAA Club via Facebook
Fresh Calls For XL Bully Ban After Child Attacked In South-East Clare
July 10, 2024 06:16 - 1 minute - 3.89 MBThere's calls for a ban on XL Bullys to be introduced immediately in Clare, after a child was attacked in the south-east of the county. Clare's County Dog Warden was dispatched to the incident, where a second XL Bully was discovered at the premises, and both dogs were subsequently destroyed. It comes just one month after 23-year-old Limerick woman Nicole Morey, was killed by her own pets of the same breed. Cathaoirleach of the Shannon Municipal District, Cratloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat O'G...
Clare Credit Union Manager Claims "Underfunded" Education System Financially Punishing Parents
July 10, 2024 06:14 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MBThe head of a Clare credit union claims a historically "underfunded" education system is punishing parents financially. The Irish League of Credit Unions' annual Back to School Survey has found one in four parents have got into debt to meet back to school costs - with one third of these in debt of over €500. The total average back to school spend per child for primary school parents has dropped by €66 to €1,086 this year but has risen by €113 too €1,401 for secondary school parents. Chief Exe...
Clare Criminal Barristers Fighting For Justice In Pay Dispute
July 09, 2024 12:03 - 9 minutes - 22.8 MBClare's Criminal Barristers have begun withdrawing their services today, as part of three days of planned industrial action. The legal professionals are warning of a potential recruitment crisis in the sector, unless pay cuts introduced in response to the recession in 2009 are reversed. Criminal cases at sixteen courthouses, including Ennis won't be heard today as cases cannot proceed without the presence of a criminal barrister. The pay dispute, which has resulted in the withdrawal of ser...
Friends Of Ennis Hospital Group Publishes Review Documenting Patient's "Terrible" Experience At UHL
July 09, 2024 11:50 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBEnnis healthcare campaigners are arguing a review documenting the "terrible" experience of a patient at UHL reaffirms the need for an emergency department in Clare. The Friends of Ennis Hospital campaign group has conducted a review of the Dooradoyle facility's ED based on the experience of 'Patient A' who spent 82 hours on a trolley there last week. Data collected during the patient's stay shows over 70% of those waiting for a bed at the time were over 70 while 40% were from Clare. Friend...
Summer Of Music Continues In Kilrush
July 09, 2024 11:46 - 5 minutes - 4.64 MBMusicians from Ireland and the USA will be bringing some unique sounds to Kilrush this month, for the latest in a series of ‘Cosy Concerts’ at Banner Books. Folk duo Ru O’Shea and Sarah Szucs will be performing in Kilrush on Friday, July 12th. To chat more about this, they joined Peter O'Connell on Tuesday's Morning Focus. Picture (c): Ru Ó' Shea and Sarah Szucs via Eventbrite.
Clare Green Senator Expects O'Gorman To Be More "Strategic" Party Leader
July 09, 2024 11:45 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBClare's Green senator says she expects Roderic O'Gorman to be a more "strategic" party leader than his predecessor. The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has been confirmed as the new leader of the Green Party - having received 984 votes from the party's electorate compared to 912 for Senator Pippa Hackett. The role of deputy leader will be put to a vote at a party hustings on Saturday when Clare Senator Róisín Garvey, Dublin Central TD Neasa Hourigan and Dú...
Multiple Women Allege Sexual Advances By Male FAI Coaches
July 09, 2024 11:43 - 16 minutes - 15 MBThe Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has apologised to female former international players, and trainees on a FAS soccer training course, who experienced alleged unwanted or inappropriate sexual advances from FAI coaches in the 1990s. A joint Sunday Independent / RTE Television investigation detailed alleged unwanted or inappropriate sexual advances by a number of Irish football coaches towards female players in the 1990s. To discuss this further, Peter O' Connell spoke to RTÉ journ...
"The Four Keys To Master Well-Being & Live A Fulfilling Life" Talk Set To Take Place In Kilalloe
July 09, 2024 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MBSergi Mora specialises in one-to-one coaching sessions to help young adults (18-35 years old usually) to find direction and their purpose in life. At the end of this month, he will have his first public talk in Killaloe where he will discuss the the four keys to master well-being and to live a fulfilling life. The talk will be at the local library on the 24th of July at 6.30 pm. To find out more, Peter O'Connell was joined by Sergi Mora in-studio. To get in touch with Sergi, you can co...
Seisiún At Cois Na hAbhna
July 09, 2024 10:05 - 8 minutes - 8.2 MBFrom July 5th to August 16th, 2024, at 8pm, Comhaltas Seisiún offers a distinctive traditional entertainment event at more than 50 venues across Ireland during July and August. The show features Irish music, song, dance, and storytelling, followed by an interactive session where audience members can participate and join in on the floor. This year, Cois na hAbhna will showcase various Seisiún groups from different parts of Co. Clare every Friday night. To find out more, Peter O'Connell was...
Comhaltas Seisiún 2024
July 09, 2024 10:05 - 8 minutes - 8.2 MBComhaltas Seisiún offers a distinctive traditional entertainment event at more than 50 venues across Ireland during July and August. The show features Irish music, song, dance, and storytelling, followed by an interactive session where audience members can participate and join in on the floor. This year, Cois na hAbhna will showcase various Seisiún groups from different parts of Co. Clare every Friday night. To find out more, Peter O'Connell was joined by Frank Whelan, the Chairman of t...
Ireland’s Lost Crafts And Local Craftsmanship Showcased At Craggaunowen
July 09, 2024 09:54 - 6 minutes - 6.29 MBIreland’s traditional crafts and trades will be showcased during the 2024 Culture & Crafts Fair at Craggaunowen on the 13th and 14th of July. Visitors will have the opportunity to engage directly with artists, crafts and tradespeople, storytellers, musician, and dancers from across Clare. To find out more, Peter O' Connell was joined by Pauline Lenihan, the Site Manager at Craggaunowen. Picture (c): www.craggaunowen.ie/
Tulla Mother Shares Her Family's Story To Highlight Autism Diagnosis Crisis
July 09, 2024 09:31 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBUpon learning that over 1,200 children are waiting for an autism diagnosis, Shirley Conway felt compelled to share her family's story. Shirley's youngest 2 boys are twins Joe and Charlie. They are in the CDNT (children's disability network team) services in Ennis, which she claims are almost non existent. She is fighting to get them assessed as they are due to start in an Autism preschool in September. To discuss this further, Shirley Conway joined Peter O'Connell in-studio.
Day Two Of Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy 2024
July 09, 2024 09:03 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBClare FM’s Therese McInereny took a trip to Miltown Malbay to the Willie Clancy Summer School. The Willie Clancy Summer School is a week-long summer school in traditional music and set dance held annually at Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare. Catch up on day two of the Willie Clancy Summer School on Tuesday's Morning Focus.
Owner Of Yacht That Ran Aground In Kilkee Discusses Situation
July 09, 2024 08:56 - 9 minutes - 8.27 MBLast Wednesday, a yacht was found stranded on Kilkee beach. The Yacht belongs to Nigel Kearney from County Down. To find out how the boat ended up on the beach, Peter O' Connell was joined by Nigel Kearney. Picture (c): Hugh Harvey-Kelly
Yacht Owner Grateful To Kilkee Community After Beach Incident
July 09, 2024 08:56 - 9 minutes - 8.27 MBLast Wednesday, a yacht belonging to Nigel Kearney from County Down was found stranded on Kilkee beach. To find out what happened and to highlight the great community spirit that followed, Peter O'Connell spoke with Nigel Kearney, on Tuesday's Morning Focus. Picture (c): Hugh Harvey-Kelly
Clare County Council Demands Tougher Sentences For Gender-Based Assaults
July 09, 2024 06:17 - 6 minutes - 14.1 MBClare County Council has unanimously backed a resolution calling for tougher sentences for perpetrators of gender-based assaults. It's after 22 Year-Old Ardnacrusha based soldier Cathal Crotty received a fully-suspended sentence for an unprovoked attack on Limerick woman Natasha O'Brien in 2022, which left her unconscious. Crotty's sentence is now being appealed by the DPP for undue leniency and the convicted criminal is set to be discharged from the Defence Forces on Thursday. Ennis Fine Gae...
Tánaiste Visits Ennis For Launch Of Socio-Economic Profile
July 08, 2024 12:21 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBThe Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin was in Clare on Friday to attend Ennis Chamber's annual President's Lunch at the Inn at Dromoland. The event, at which the Tánaiste was a special guest, coincided with the launch Ennis Chamber's new report entitled 'Ennis - A Socio-Economic Profile'. The report has been put together based on the Central Statistic Office's analysis of Census 2022 data. Among the findings are that Ennis is the largest town...
Stephen O'Mahony On Moneypoint Future At Ennis Chamber Event
July 08, 2024 12:19 - 1 minute - 1.74 MBThe manager of Moneypoint Power Station says he expects sites for offshore wind developments to be zoned "very soon". He was speaking at an event held by Ennis Chamber, during which Tánaiste Micheál Martin spoke of the importance of developing renewable energy infrastructure in this region. Published one year ago today, the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce report identifies harvesting 30 gigawatts of Atlantic wind energy by 2050 as its primary goal. According to the report, this would sa...
Claims Competition Among Buyers Driving Clare Property Price Hikes
July 08, 2024 12:12 - 6 minutes - 15.1 MBIt's claimed competition among buyers in Clare's housing market is driving up property prices. Myhome.ie's report for the second quarter of the year which has just been published today shows the median asking price for a home in this county is now €275,000. Between April and June though, the number of properties available for sale in Clare increased by 14% to 261. Managing Director of Myhome.ie Joanne Geary has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that while there are some positive indicat...
Claims Domestic Violence Register Urgently Needed In Clare
July 08, 2024 12:08 - 12 minutes - 27.7 MBIt's claimed a database is urgently needed in Clare and the MidWest to warn of offenders with a history of domestic and gender-based violence living in the area. It comes as three separate motions are set come before the July meeting of Clare County Council this afternoon, calling on the local authority to declare it's support for Limerick assault victim Natasha O'Brien. Natasha O'Brien was beaten by Clare soldier Cathal Crotty in an unprovoked assault as she was making her way from work in...
Clare Senator Defends Taxi Fare Hike As Necessary For Drivers Livelihoods
July 08, 2024 11:54 - 11 minutes - 26.4 MBA Clare member of the Oireachtas Transport Committee is defending a recommended increase for taxi fares as a necessary move to secure a livelihood for drivers. It comes as the National Transport Authority has suggested a maximum 9% hike for taxi journey's nationwide. The decision was made as part of the NTA's two-yearly review of industry charges amid concerns the potential knock-on impact that inflation could have on consumer demand for taxis. Mountshannon Fianna Fáil Senator Timmy Dooley...
Doorknockers Theatre Company To Stage One-Act Plays In Mountshannon
July 08, 2024 11:11 - 6 minutes - 5.8 MBDoorknockers Theatre Company are presenting three one-act plays by Lady Gregory in the Hall in Mountshannon this week, on Tuesday the 9th and Wednesday 10th. The performances are preparatory to a tour to Switzerland, where they will be presented at an international drama festival. For more on this, Peter O' Connell was joined by Paul Brennan, the Director of Doorknockers Theatre Company.
Day One Of Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy 2024
July 08, 2024 10:17 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBClare FM's Therese McInereny took a trip to Miltown Malbay to the Willie Clancy Summer School. The Willie Clancy Summer School is a week-long summer school in traditional music and set dance held annually at Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare. Catch up on day one of the Willie Clancy Summer School on Monday's Morning Focus.
Legal Tips For Expediting Your House Sale
July 08, 2024 09:59 - 5 minutes - 5.15 MBOn Monday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke to Avril Collentine, of Cahir & Co. Solicitors, Ennis in our weekly legal slot. This week, Avril discussed the new consumer guide for buying and selling property in Ireland. If you have a legal question for Cahir & Co. Solicitors, email us on [email protected].
Legal Advice: Speeding Up A House Sale
July 08, 2024 09:59 - 5 minutes - 5.15 MBOn Mondays’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke to Avril Collentine, of Cahir & Co. Solicitors, Ennis in our weekly legal slot. This week, Avril discussed the new consumer guide for buying and selling property in Ireland. If you have a legal question for Cahir & Co. Solicitors, email us on [email protected].
Rising Up For Youth Mental Health 2024
July 08, 2024 09:51 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBThis September, musician, podcaster, and mental health advocate, Niall ‘Bressie’ Breslin, alongside a small group of friends, is set to embark on a remarkable fundraising journey to raise funds for the award-winning youth mental health charity; A Lust For Life, co-founded by Breslin in 2017. Following the success of their 2023 expedition, which saw them kayaking the River Shannon, "The Rising 2024" promises an even greater challenge. To discuss this further, Peter O' Connell was joined...
Morning Focus Remembers Murt Collins & Tommy Browne
July 08, 2024 09:13 - 6 minutes - 5.63 MBMany people were very saddened to hear of the deaths of Murt Collins and Tommy Browne. To remember Murt and Tommy, Peter O'Connell was joined by Clare FM’s Joan Hanrahan. Picture (c): Kilrush Parish
Morning Focus Pays Tribute To Murt Collins & Tommy Browne
July 08, 2024 09:13 - 6 minutes - 5.63 MBMany people were very saddened to hear of the death of Murt Collins on Friday. Murt was originally from Kerry and was an institution in Kilrush and well beyond that. He was a musician, a storyteller and a hugely committed member of Kilrush Tidy Towns. To remember Murt and Tommy, Peter O'Connell was joined by Clare FM’s Joan Hanrahan. Picture (c): Kilrush Parish
Clare Hurlers Secure Spot In All-Ireland Final With Victory Over Kilkenny
July 08, 2024 08:43 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBAs weekends go, this one was quite remarkable. The Clare hurlers have joined the ranks of their predecessors from 1914, 1932, 1995, 1997, 2002, and 2013 by advancing to the All-Ireland hurling final. To discuss the match, Peter O'Connell was joined by Clare FM's Sports Editor Derrick Lynch and Mayor of Clare, Alan O'Callaghan, on Monday's Morning Focus.
Clare Hurlers Reach All Ireland Final After Win Against Kilkenny
July 08, 2024 08:43 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBAs weekends go, that wasn’t a bad one- The Clare 2024 Clare hurlers join their predecessors from 1914, 1932, 1995, 1997, 2002 and 2013 in reaching an All-Ireland hurling final. To discuss the match, Peter O'Connell was joined by Clare FM Sports Editor Derrick Lynch and Mayor of Clare Alan O' Callaghan.
Ennis Chamber Claims New Report Proves Need For Creation Of Local Jobs
July 08, 2024 06:19 - 3 minutes - 3.64 MBEnnis Chamber claims a new report proves the need for investment within the county town in order to create local jobs. A socio-economic profile of Ennis produced by People & Place Consultants in partnership with Ennis Chamber was launched on Friday at an event attended by Tánaiste Micheál Martin. The report shows that of the 12,204 Ennis residents who are in employment, 19.5% work in a different part of Clare and more than 18% work outside the county. President of Ennis Chamber of Commerce Sh...
Atlantic Tales - Irish Seed Savers 2024 - Episode 171
July 07, 2024 18:00 - 53 minutes - 73.2 MBOn this week's episode of Atlantic Tales with Pat Flynn, we visit Irish Seed Savers where they maintain the country’s only public seed bank as well as the national collection of Irish heritage apple trees.
Dolphinwatch Carrigaholt Welcomes Purpose-Built Boat After Three-Year Debacle
July 07, 2024 09:49 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MBA Clare tourism company is looking forward to putting a three-year ordeal behind it, with the arrival of its new-purpose built boat. Dolphinwatch Carrigaholt, which offers tours along the coast of Clare as far down as Kerry, has been unable to operate since before the pandemic due the delayed arrival of its new vessel. The boat, which is called Murúch, was supposed to be fully-built in May 2022 but financial difficulties, the war in Ukraine, the pandemic and a fire in the factory have meant...
Clare TD Labels Scarcity Of Women's Refuges A "Dismal Prospect"
July 07, 2024 09:43 - 2 minutes - 2.34 MBA Clare TD has labelled the scarcity of women's refuges in the county a "dismal prospect". Independent TD Violet Anne-Wynne has made the comments during a Dáil debate on "tackling all forms of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence". One of the main goals of Cuan - the state agency for domestic, sexual and gender-based violence established last year - is to deliver 280 accessible refuge accommodation units by 2026. Kilrush Deputy Wynne insists it must be made clear if and when Clare wi...
Beyond Belief - Sunday 7th July 2024
July 06, 2024 20:00 - 59 minutes - 137 MBStephen Fletcher presents this Sunday's Beyond Belief and talks to Vatican correspondent Colm Flynn and Damian Shorten the new Safeguarding Officer for the church of Ireland Diocese of Tuam, Limerick and Killaloe. He also chats weddings, weather and tourists with his friend and colleague Fr Gerry Kenny.
Sunday Prayer - Sunday 7th July 2024
July 06, 2024 20:00 - 15 minutes - 34.4 MBStephen Fletcher presents this week's Sunday Prayer for the 7th July 2024 the 14th Sunday of Ordinary time, the 6th Sunday after Trinity.
Clare FM Reaction Podcast - Clare V Kilkenny All Ireland SHC Semi Final
July 06, 2024 17:12 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBClare FM's Derrick Lynch & Tommy Guilfoyle analyse Clare's win over Kilkenny, along with reaction from manager Brian Lohan, Clare FM Patrick Bourke Menswear Man of the Match Adam Hogan and Tony Kelly
Clare FM Commentary Clare V Kilkenny All Ireland Hurling Semi Final 2024
July 06, 2024 15:58 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBRelive Clare's dramatic two point win over Kilkenny in the 2024 All Ireland Hurling Championship Semi Final by listening to Clare FM's live commentary from the game.
Clare FM Podcast Ollie Baker Ahead of Clare's All Ireland Semi-Final Clash With Kilkenny
July 06, 2024 12:49 - 5 minutes - 5.42 MBOllie Baker talks to Clare FM's Derrick Lynch ahead of the third instalment of Clare's All Ireland Hurling Semi Final trilogy with Kilkenny.
Cynthia Ní Mhurcú Speaking On Social Media Age Limits
July 06, 2024 09:38 - 4 minutes - 9.18 MBAn MEP elected for this region is calling for the minimum age limit for starting a social media account to be increased to 16. New research from Cyber Safe Kids shows that 84% of Irish children aged between 8 and 12 have an account on social media, despite an age limit of thirteen years in place at present. It comes amid renewed concern over the psychological affects of young people accessing harmful, violent and sexually explicit content online. Fianna Fáil Ireland South MEP elect Cynt...
Car Sales In Clare Down 60% In A Year
July 06, 2024 09:35 - 1 minute - 1.34 MBCar sales in Clare were almost 60% below 2023 levels last month. June was the first consecutive month in which the number of vehicles sold here was lower than the same month last year. Just 26 car registrations were recorded in Clare last month compared to 62 in June 2023 - indicating a decrease of 58%. With the total number of car sales in Clare this year just 2% above the same period last year, Director General of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry Brian Cooke says stagnated sales g...
Clare FM Sideline View Friday July 5th
July 05, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBNo prizes for guessing where the focus lies this week as the trilogy is to be completed in Croke Park where Clare and Kilkenny do battle once again for a place in the All Ireland hurling final. We will get the views from both sides of the fence, and we will also be talking to a man from a different sphere that could be good omen for Clare
Tánaiste Visits Clare For Launch Of Ennis Socio-Economic Profile
July 05, 2024 11:44 - 3 minutes - 4.47 MBEnnis Chamber Launches Socio-Economic Profile Of County Town. More than half of those working in Ennis don't live in the town while almost two fifths of Ennis residents work elsewhere. These findings - and more - are contained in a new socio-economic report of the county town launched by Ennis Chamber today.
Clare Oireachtas Drugs Committee Chair Advocating Scrutiny Of Drugs Legalisation
July 05, 2024 11:38 - 14 minutes - 34.3 MBThe Clare-based Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Drugs Use insists it's vital the long-term consequences of legalising drugs in other countries is examined before recommendations on the matter are made here. The committee, which was established to deal with the recommendations of the Citizens Assembly on Drugs Use, has this week resumed its discussions on decriminalisation, depenalisation, diversion and legalisation of drugs use. Among the recommendations of the citizens assembly was decr...