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Educational Advice: Grinds
April 23, 2024 11:25 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBOn Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by John Burns, retired Deputy Principal at Rice College and Director of the Burns Study Centre in Ennis. This week, John discussed when grinds are needed, getting the most out of grinds, and how to choose the right grind for you.
Travel Tales with Fergal - Amalfi Coast, Italy
April 23, 2024 11:22 - 17 minutes - 15.9 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 the Amalfi Coast and his travel experience around Italy.
New Women’s Health Action Plan Launched
April 23, 2024 10:43 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBThe new Women’s Health Action Plan, launched late last week by the Department of Health, pledges further investment to expand and develop new women’s health services. This includes initiatives like the Free Contraception Scheme, which is being extended by a further 4 years to women aged 17–35. The proposed expansion of termination of pregnancy services and continued implementation of period poverty measures are also included in the second phase of the Women’s Health Action Plan 2024–2025. ...
Banner Success At Texaco Art Competition
April 23, 2024 09:37 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MBThere was success for Clare at the Texaco Children’s Art Competition. A total of eleven students from the Banner County won top prizes in this year’s 70th edition of the renowned art competition. On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by two of the winners: Sinéad Azkorbebeitia, aged 8, (Category E) and Eimear Fitzgerald, age 16, who recieved 3rd place in age 16 to 18 (Category F), from the Ennis Art School.
Clare Event For Campaign In Aid Of Gaza Children
April 23, 2024 09:33 - 10 minutes - 9.51 MBMoves are underway in Clare to take part in the "In Aid of Gaza Children" campaign. People all over Ireland are being asked to light a candle in memory of every child that has been killed by Israel in Gaza. The initiative, which will take place at the beginning of May, is organised by the Waterford-based group Gaeil ar son Gaza. To discuss this further and find out more about the campegin Alan Morrissey was joined by Carol McNamara, who discussed the initiative on Tuesday's Morning Focus. ...
Lack Of Clare Affordable Housing To Be Highlighted Today In Dáil Protest
April 23, 2024 06:38 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MBIt's hoped the plight of Clare people locked out of housing will be highlighted at a major national protest today. The 'raise the roof' demonstration will take place outside Leinster House at 11 to coincide with an opposition proposal calling on the Government to develop an inclusive housing strategy. There are plans to construct 50 affordable homes across Ennis and Shannon this year, but the scheme is being targeted at those earning between €55K and €70k per year, despite the social housing ...
Clare Garda Rep Insists Commisioner Harris Must Heed Calls Of Rank And File
April 23, 2024 06:37 - 7 minutes - 6.9 MBClare's GRA representative insists it's not too late for Drew Harris to re-gain the confidence of rank and file personnel. It comes as the Garda Representatives Association's annual conference continues in Westport, County Mayo today. Issues with internal disciplinary procedures, recruitment and retention, administration burdens and a lack of guidance, training, and support when dealing with intimidatory protests are set to dominate discussions. Clare Garda Paul Crowley says the Commissioner ...
Claims Fuel Prices Adding Insult To Energy For Struggling Clare Households
April 23, 2024 06:35 - 3 minutes - 3.1 MBThe Government is being urgent to suspend any further fuel tax hikes in order to ease the strain on struggling Clare households. Petrol and Diesel prices have now reached their highest to date in 2024, at an average cost of €1.81 and €1.78 per litre respectively, according to the AA. Excise duty is expected to be fully reinstated in August, with a further 4c hike on Petrol and 3c on Diesel in the pipeline. Cathaoirleach of the Shannon Municipal District, Sinn Féin Councillor Donna McGettigan,...
Clare's Emmet McMahon After Munster SFC Semi - Final Win Over Waterford
April 23, 2024 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.83 MBClare's Emmet McMahon After Munster SFC Semi - Final Win Over Waterford
Community Will Rally Around Family Of Tragic 7-Year-Old Shay Says Local Councillor
April 22, 2024 12:23 - 3 minutes - 3.6 MBA South East Clare Councillor says the community of Clonlara will rally around the family of Shay Lynch, after he drowned in a tragic incident at hotel swimming pool over the weekend. The seven-year-old was pronounced dead at University Hospital Limerick following the incident at the Lakeside Hotel in Kilalloe on Saturday afternoon. Shay was a 1st class pupil at Scoil Seanain Naofa in Clonlara, which had celebrated confirmations earlier that day. Clonlara Independent Councillor Michael Beg...
Sean Kelly MEP Speaking On Inclement Farming Weather
April 22, 2024 12:19 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBAn Ireland South MEP insists meaningful supports are forthcoming for Clare farmers impacted by the prolonged inclement weather. Farms have been fighting an acute shortage of fodder coupled with limited opportunities to plant crops this year and in March alone, the level of rainfall recorded at Shannon Airport's weather station was 67% above the long-term average. On Friday, EU lawmakers, agriculture specialists and farming representatives gathered for a conference in Carlow to address fina...
Clare Green Party Rep Claims Car's Driving Ennis Air Quality Issues
April 22, 2024 12:13 - 4 minutes - 4.17 MBIt's claimed investment in active travel infrastructure is urgently needed in Ennis to safeguard public health. New figures from the EPA show the level of PM10 particles, which can cause serious long-term damage to the heart and lungs when inhaled, exceeded national standards on six occaisions in January alone in the county town. In 2022, Ennis also recorded 22 PM10 breaches, which was by far the highest total recorded nationwide. Ennis Green Party Local Election Candidate Bridget Ginnit...
In The Garden - Hanging Baskets
April 22, 2024 10:58 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBOn Monday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrisssey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane’s Garden Centre in Kilcolgan. On this week’s In the Garden, Tom provided listeners with all the information for planting flowers in hanging baskets. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or Whatsapp to 086 1800 964.
Kilkee Waterworld Approved For €500k Grant
April 22, 2024 10:48 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBKilkee Waterworld and Drift Cafe have been approved for more than €500,000 of grant support from the SEAI under the Better Energy Communities Scheme. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Fianna Fáil Councillor Cillian Murphy from Kilkee and Tracey Lynch, the Manager of Kilkee Waterworld & Drift Cafe, on Monday's Morning Focus. Picture (c) Kilkee Waterworld CLG
Shorelines Trio To Play In Glór
April 22, 2024 10:22 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBThe Shorelines Trio, featuring world renowned singer and flute player Nuala Kennedy, with Clare fiddle maestro Tara Breen and the exceptional Dublin guitarist Tony Byrne, will take to the stage in Glór this Thursday, the 25th of April at 8pm. For more on this, on Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined in studio by Nuala Kennedy.
Ennistymon Mason Holding Lime Event
April 22, 2024 09:47 - 8 minutes - 8.08 MBMadigan Traditional Masonry, based in Ennistymon is holding an event on the use of Irish lime mortar to conserve and repair our historic buildings on the 26th and the 27th of April. The event will consist of talks and demonstrations from Conservation Engineers and Craftspeople. The main aim it to empower homeowners to make informed decisions when restoring their own buildings. To find out more about it, on Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined in studio by Eóin Madigan of Madig...
10 Year Anniversary Of The Clare Garden Festival
April 22, 2024 09:34 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBFrom a small corner in the Agricultural Show at Ennis Showgrounds back in 2012, to this year’s tenth edition, it’s been quite a journey for the Clare Garden Festival. The 2024 Clare Garden Festival will take place at Ennis Showgrounds on Sunday, the 28th of April. Its huge Garden, Plant, Craft, and Food Fair will be in place, with over 80 stalls from all over Ireland featuring some of the old favourites as well as 26 new stallholders. All-day expert garden talks will run on its accessible s...
Tesco Set To Open A New Store In Shannon Town Centre
April 22, 2024 09:31 - 7 minutes - 7.27 MBTesco is set to open a new store in Shannon Town Centre, taking over the unit currently occupied by Dealz. Dealz is in the process of relocating to a different location; once relocated, Tesco will move into the vacated retail unit. To find out more about this addition to Shannon, Alan Morrissey was joined by Kacper Zybert, Manager of the Shannon Town Centre. Picture (c) shannontowncentre.ie
Ennis Records Greatest Number Of Air Quality Breaches Nationwide So Far This Year
April 22, 2024 06:17 - 8 minutes - 7.87 MBEnnis recorded the greatest number of air quality breaches of any town in the country in the first quarter of the year. New EPA figures show the level of PM10 particles, which can cause long-term damage to the heart and lungs when inhaled, exceeded national standards in the county-town on six occasions in January alone. Throughout last year, The Environmental Protection Agency documented 11 PM10 breaches in Ennis, which was also the highest amount on record nationwide. Lead Inspector of the ...
Clare Gardaí To Ramp Up Roads Policing In Countywide High Visibility Campaign
April 22, 2024 06:15 - 13 minutes - 12 MBClare Gardaí will be aiming to tackle a worrying trend in offences for driving under the influence in a new high visibility campaign. All uniformed Gardaí across the county are now carrying out a minimum 30 minutes of roads policing operations per shift, involving speed checks, checkpoints and patrols, following a new directive from Commissioner Drew Harris. To date this year in Clare, 35 motorists have been detected driving under the influence of either drugs or alcohol. Superintendent of th...
Clare Manager Mark Fitzgerald After Munster SFC Semi Final Win Over Waterford
April 22, 2024 06:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBClare Manager Mark Fitzgerald After Munster SFC Semi Final Win Over Waterford
Clare Manager Brian Lohan After Limerick Loss
April 22, 2024 06:00 - 1 minute - 1.72 MBClare Manager Brian Lohan After Limerick Loss
Atlantic Tales - Tulla Stables Artists Studios - Episode 161
April 21, 2024 18:00 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MBOn this week’s episode of Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn visits the Tulla Stables Artists Studios set up by the Clare Arts Office to provide workspaces for artists in the county.
South East Clare Community In Mourning Following Tragic Drowning Of Young Boy
April 21, 2024 10:26 - 1 minute - 1.16 MBThe community of south-east Clare is in mourning after a young boy lost his life in a tragic drowning incident at a hotel swimming pool. The 7 year old had been attending a birthday party at the facility in Killaloe, and was pronounced dead at University Hospital Limerick. A post-mortem examination will be carried out while a full examination of the circumstances of the tragedy will also be undertaken, but Gardai say foul play is not a factor. Killaloe Fianna Fail councillor Tony O'Brien s...
Progress On €400K East Clare Public Realm Project
April 21, 2024 09:49 - 1 minute - 1.75 MBA €400K public realm enhancement of a prominent East Clare town has been put out to tender by the local authority. Clare County Council is now accepting bids from contractors to complete paving and landscaping works as part of the Mountshannon public realm and mobility plan. It's envisaged the works will begin within the next two months and the project is expected to be completed later this year to coincide with the opening of the new visitor centre at Holy Island (Inis Cealtra). Whitegate...
Clare Green Senator Says Towns Will Be Homogenised If Small Businesses Aren't Supported
April 21, 2024 09:43 - 5 minutes - 7.87 MBClare's Green Party senator has predicted towns will become "homogenised" unless small businesses are supported. Inagh Senator Róisín Garvey has called for a raft of measures to support the 309,000 small and medium-sized businesses nationwide, including reducing commercial rates and extending the terms of SCBI loans for businesses. The Annual Rate of Valuation in Clare was reduced by 4.4% last year, meaning six in 10 businesses have seen a reduction in their commercial rates owed to Clare C...
Calls For Action On "National Embarrassment" Of Main Ennis To Ennistymon Road
April 20, 2024 09:57 - 4 minutes - 4.29 MBThere are calls for decisive action to be taken once and for all on a road that's been described as Clare's national embarrassment. In the last month alone, three people have been hospitalised following road traffic collisions on the N85 main Ennis to Ennistymon Road. The latest spate of incidents has sparked calls for Transport Infrastructure Ireland to immediately provide funding for the Kilnamona Re-Alignment Project, which plans to remove bends on a 4.5km stretch of the route as far as...
Clare Firefighter Believes Raising Retirement Age Will Attract People To The Profession
April 20, 2024 09:51 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBA Clare firefighter believes the lifting of the mandatory retirement age will act as an incentive for people to join the fire service. Government approval has been granted for increasing the retirement age for both full-time and retained firefighters from 58 to 62. The move is among a number of Workplace Relations Commission recommendations being implemented such the provision of 12 firefighters in all retained fire stations and guaranteed fixed minimum earnings in excess of €20,000. Shop ...
Clare Senator Calls For Eir To Appear At Oireachtas To Explain Complaints-Handling Processes
April 20, 2024 09:48 - 1 minute - 2.47 MBA Clare senator has accused Eir of threatening its staff with sanctions if they didn't break consumer law. It comes as the telecommunications company has pleaded guilty to 12 counts of not complying with legal requirements after it was revealed a training manual instructed staff not to tell customers its complaints number or complaints webpage address. Eir has claimed the instruction was "taken out of context" as staff are required to transfer calls to the complaints team rather than asking...
Sunday Prayer - Sunday 21st April 2024
April 20, 2024 09:00 - 15 minutes - 34.4 MBStephen Fletcher leads our Sunday Prayer for today the Fourth Sunday of Easter, also known as Good Shepherd Sunday.
Beyond Belief - Sunday 21st April 2024
April 20, 2024 09:00 - 59 minutes - 137 MBFr Gerry Kenny presents this Sunday's Beyond Belief on Good Shepherd Sunday and features an an interview with the late Canon Brendan O'Donoghue who talks about his nearly 70 years ministry in the Killaloe Diocese. Pat Coyle of Irish Jesuit Communications has an interview with Diane Brown, who tells the story of how her son Jim Foley, a US Photojournalist, was kidnapped by ISIS terrorists in 2012 and publicly beheaded two years later and how she came to be a leading advocate for Americans h...
Clare FM Sideline View Friday April 19th 2024
April 19, 2024 18:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBClare FM Sideline View Friday April 19th 2024
East Clare Councillor Calls For Fixed Speed Camera On Pilot Basis
April 19, 2024 12:09 - 2 minutes - 2.43 MBIt's claimed the introduction of fixed speeding cameras and motorway driving lessons in Clare could radically improve driver behaviour. It comes as more than 80 motorists nationwide have already been detected speeding within the first five hours of National Slow Down Day.
Calls For Fixed Speed Cameras And Motorway Driving Lessons In Clare
April 19, 2024 12:05 - 4 minutes - 4.11 MBIt's claimed the introduction of fixed speeding cameras and motorway driving lessons in Clare could radically improve driver behaviour. It comes as more than 80 motorists nationwide have already been detected speeding within the first five hours of National Slow Down Day.
Ennis To Host Landmark 30th Alzheimer's Tea Day Event Next Week
April 19, 2024 11:59 - 7 minutes - 6.96 MBEnnis will host a landmark anniversary event for Alzeimher's Ireland next week. The Alzeimher's Society of Ireland is hosting a 30th Alzeimher's Tea Day event in their centre in the county town next Friday May, 3rd between 2:30 and 4pm. The 30th anniversary is a significant milestone as statistics show at least 30 people in Ireland are diagnosed with dementia and similar neurodegenerative diseases every single day. Clare Dementia Advisor at ASI, Fiona Staunton, says awareness has been cruc...
Ours To Protect - Seafield Conservation - April 19th
April 19, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutes - 9.21 MBIn our weekly series 'Ours To Protect', we take a closer look at biodiversity and sustainability in Co Clare. This week, we hear about the Seafield Conservation Forum and the work they’re doing to protect the dune network in their area.
The High Kings Coming To Glór
April 19, 2024 10:34 - 7 minutes - 6.94 MBThe High Kings are making their way to Clare. The group, described as ‘Ireland’s leading folk band’, enjoyed a remarkable 2023, during which they released their latest album, ‘The Road not Taken’, as well as touring the world. The band will play at Glór this coming Sunday, the 21st of April. Alan Morrissey was joined by Brian Dunphy from the High Kings to find out more about the upcoming concert.
Seanchaí Corner: Episode 7
April 19, 2024 09:59 - 7 minutes - 6.64 MBIt is time for another episode of Seanchaí Corner. Seanchaí Corner sees the renowned author, storyteller, lecturer, and broadcaster, Eddie Lenihan, regale us with a memorable story from his extensive collection of old Irish tales and fables. In our latest installment of Seanchaí Corner, Eddie brings us a story about a farming couple who help a woman in need, but the woman isn’t all that she first seems...
Sixmilebridge Teenager Completes Crean Challenge Expedition
April 19, 2024 09:22 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB14 year-old Kate Reidy from Sixmilebridge and a member of the Clare Sixmilebridge scout group, recently completed the Crean Challenge Expedition, an annual Scouting Ireland Challenge taking place over 7 months. To find out more about the expedition, Alan Morrissey spoke with Kate on Friday's Morning Focus.
Public Consultation On Planned Significant Enhancements For 343 Ennis-Limerick Bus Service
April 19, 2024 09:15 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBThose who commute between Clare and Limerick will be pleased to hear that the National Transport Authority (NTA) has opened a public consultation on plans to significantly enhance bus services from Limerick to the Banner County, including the much-maligned 343 bus service from Ennis to Limerick. The public consultation is now open and will remain so until Thursday, the 9th of May. Clare FM's Seán Lyons spoke to National Transport Authority Communications Officer Michael Sinnott. For more ...
Claims Dept Of Integration Have Disregarded North Clare Community
April 19, 2024 06:19 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBIt's claimed a North Clare community has been treated with the height of disrespect by the Department of Integration. Dromcreehy Country House in Ballyvaughan is expected to accommodate up to 34 International Protection Applicants comprised of family units in the coming days after the provider, Alber Capital LTD signed a one-year state contract. Public representatives were first informed of the development late on Wednesday evening, but it's understood local residents, healthcare services and...
Clare Gardaí Warn Speeding Motorists Will Face Strong Penalties Amid Special Operation
April 19, 2024 06:17 - 5 minutes - 5.4 MBClare Gardaí are warning that any motorists caught speeding will be punished to the full extent of the law during a special operation today. As part of National Slow Down Day which goes on until 7 tomorrow morning, Gardaí will be carrying out high visibility speed checks nationwide. So far this year, 3,922 fixed charge notices have been issued to drivers exceeding the speed limit in Clare, while there has been one fatality on this county's roads. Roads Policing Superintendent of the Clare-Tip...
Neylon Hails Development Of U-20 Squad In Round Robin Campaign
April 18, 2024 13:52 - 2 minutes - 2.51 MBThe Manager of the Clare U-20 footballers insist there is still vital experience to be gained by his side in what remains of their provincial campaign. It comes as the Banner suffered their second consecutive loss of the campaign after shipping a 1-10 to 0-07 defeat to Tipperary in Ardfinnan. Clare could still qualify for the final though but will need to be comprehensive winners against Cork in the final round and will require a favour from Kerry when they face Tipperary. Clare Boss Mik...
Shannon To Receive Boost With Announcement Of 30 Trainee Positions At AAG
April 18, 2024 12:26 - 4 minutes - 4.56 MBShannon is to receive another boost, with the announcement of 30 new trainee positions at Atlantic Aviation Group. AAG, one of Europe's largest aircraft maintainance companies, is seeking to recruit trainee aircraft technicians to help the firm service its expanding client base. In partnership with the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board, the company will open two recruitment periods for its traineeship programme this year, with the first phase of recruitment beginning on June 1...
North Clare Long Covid Sufferer Speaks Of Having To "Reset" His Life
April 18, 2024 12:13 - 5 minutes - 5.04 MBClare's Oireachtas Health Committee members are calling for greater recognition of the challenges posed by long Covid. The condition, which is thought to affect over 7% of the population, was the main topic of discussion at this week's meeting of the committee. It's estimated over 350,000, or more than one in 15 people in Ireland, suffer from self-reported symptoms of long Covid. Characterised by symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain and brain fog, the condition is a long-...
Clare Senator Calls For Balanced Regional Long Covid Supports
April 18, 2024 12:11 - 5 minutes - 8.83 MBClare's Oireachtas Health Committee members are calling for greater recognition of the challenges posed by long Covid. The condition, which is thought to affect over 7% of the population, was the main topic of discussion at this week's meeting of the committee. It's estimated over 350,000, or more than one in 15 people in Ireland, suffer from self-reported symptoms of long Covid. Characterised by symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain and brain fog, the condition is a long-...
Calls In Clare For Greater Recognition Of Long Covid
April 18, 2024 12:10 - 7 minutes - 11.4 MBClare's Oireachtas Health Committee members are calling for greater recognition of the challenges posed by long Covid. The condition, which is thought to affect over 7% of the population, was the main topic of discussion at this week's meeting of the committee. It's estimated over 350,000, or more than one in 15 people in Ireland, suffer from self-reported symptoms of long Covid. Characterised by symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain and brain fog, the condition is a long-...
In My Shoes Campaign
April 18, 2024 11:12 - 7 minutes - 7.24 MBCatherine McGee is involved with Our Shoes. They are behind the In My Shoes campaign initiative. It aims to ship pre-loved shoes through schools to send to children in South African towns in an effort to make a positive change to their lives. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey spoke with Catherine McGee, Campaign Manager of Our Shoes On Thursday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) via ourshoes.ie
Triple Peak Challenge Community Event To Save Montpelier Community Hall
April 18, 2024 11:11 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MBEfforts are underway to save the community hall in Montpelier. A Triple Peak Challenge will take place this coming weekend, as part of efforts to raise funds to repair the Montpelier-O'Briensbridge Community Centre in South East Clare. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Catriona ‘Donoghue, the Public Relations Officer for Montpelier-O'Briensbridge Community Centre. Picture (c) Montpelier O'Briensbridge Community Centre via Facebook
Clare Women In Business - Denise O Brien - Episode 13
April 18, 2024 11:00 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MB‘Clare Women in Business’, seeks to showcase the accomplishments of women in business, foster gender equality, and inspire future generations of female leaders. This week, Pat Flynn meets Denise O’Brien who established O’Brien Learning Solutions in Shannon in 2016.