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Ennis To Galway Rail Service To See Fare Increase
June 25, 2024 06:10 - 3 minutes - 3.58 MBIarnród Éireann says it doesn't anticipate increased ticket prices in Clare to result in a drop-off in passenger numbers. The national railway network operator has announced fare adjustments on a number of its intercity routes following a fares determination process commenced by the National Transport Authority in January. A day return ticket from Ennis to Galway purchased at a ticket office will now cost 17 euro and seventy-five cents compared to 17 euro and five cents previously, while th...
Garvey To Run For Green Deputy Leader
June 25, 2024 05:53 - 7 minutes - 6.77 MBClare's Green Senator says she hopes to act as bridge between rural and urban Ireland if chosen as her party's deputy leader. Inagh's Roisín Garvey has announced her candidacy for the role vacated by Minister Catherine Martin last week following the resignation of party leader Eamon Ryan. Dublin Central TD Neasa Hourigan and Dún Laoghaire TD Ossian Smyth have already said they'll contest the party's deputy leadership which will be put to a vote at a hustings on July 13th. Roisín Garvey cla...
Morning Focus Broadcast Live From The Burren Smokehouse
June 24, 2024 15:29 - 2 hours - 124 MBMorning Focus was broadcasting live from The Burren Smokehouse in Lisdoonvarna, a great local business that is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Firstly, Alan Morrissey was joined by Birgitta and Peter Curtin, Founders and Owners of the Burren Smokehouse who discussed the history of the Smokehouse, their products and food tourism. Alan was then joined by Helga Himmelsbach, the organiser of a free concert called ‘Musicians For Road Safety”. It will be held in Ballyvaughan to mark the first ...
Wife Of Man Killed On North Clare Road "Can't Believe" Road Safety Hasn't Been Improved
June 24, 2024 12:20 - 8 minutes - 7.62 MBThe wife of a man killed in a road traffic collision in North Clare last summer says she "can't believe" nothing has been done to improve road safety in the region in the past year. A free concert will be held in Ballyvaughan next month to raise awareness of the serious concern locals have around pedestrian and motorist safety in the popular tourism hub. On July 27th last year, Jeremiah O'Connor, known to family and friends as Jerry, lost his life when his motorycle collided with a car driv...
Ennis Tipped For Summer Tourism Boost Following IBAL Success
June 24, 2024 12:09 - 6 minutes - 13.8 MBEnnis is expected to benefit from a significant tourism boost this Summer following it's success in the latest Irish Business Against Litter rankings. The county town climbed seven places to go fifth in the national rankings, with nine of the ten assessment sites receiving an 'A' litter grade, including the Kilrush Road, Gort Road, Limerick Road and Hawthorns Housing Estate. Dublin City meanwhile fell to 39th in the rankings and was classed as 'littered.' IBAL Spokesperson Conor Horgan has...
Uisce Eireann Urged To Prioritise Miltown Upgrades Following Frustrating Weekend For Businesses
June 24, 2024 12:06 - 7 minutes - 17.9 MBUisce Eireann is being urged to prioritise the enhancement of water and wastewater infrastructure in Miltown Malbay following renewed supply disruptions this weekend. It's after a burst main led to outages in the Coore, Mullagh, Miltown Malbay and Spanish Point areas yesterday afternoon; leaving bars, restaurants and public toilets without water during a peak visitor period. In a statement to Clare FM, Uisce Eireann says crews were immediately deployed to carry out repairs and that supply i...
Clare Oireachtas Health Committee Member Says Ireland Has Let Vaping Get "Out Of Hand"
June 24, 2024 12:01 - 9 minutes - 8.25 MBA Clare Oireachtas Health Committee member claims Ireland has let vaping get out of hand and argues it was not regulated when it should have been. Figures from the latest CSO's Growing up Ireland report shows that 1 in 10 thirteen year olds have tried vaping. Concerns have been voiced about the longterm health complications they may cause, especially to those below the age of 18 as they are still developing mentally and physically. Ennistymon Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway says there will...
Comedian Diane O’Connor Set To Perform In Glór
June 24, 2024 10:02 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBDiane O’Connor is coming to Glór. The comedian, environmentalist and activist is bringing her stand-up show The Accidental Activist to the Ennis venue on Friday, the 28th of June. The show has been going down well, with sold out nights in both Dublin and Galway. To chat about the show, Diane joined Alan Morrissey on Thursday's Morning Focus.
Sea To Summit 2024
June 24, 2024 09:31 - 4 minutes - 4.29 MBSea to Summit 2024 took place over the weekend. On Saturday, a group of cyclists undertook the huge challenge of cycling from Ennistymon to Croagh Patrick, climbing the reek and cycling back to Ennistymon, to raise vital funds for cancer care. This important event was organised by Riverside Cycling Club. To find out how they got on, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tony Shannnon from Riverside Cycling Club. To donate, visit https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/SeatoSummit2024 Picture (c): Ri...
New Clare Road Safety Working Group To Prioritise Improving Driver Behaviour
June 24, 2024 06:17 - 3 minutes - 7.63 MBA member of the new Clare Road Safety Working Group insists tackling speeding and improving driver behaviour will be her top priorities over the next five years. The three person committee, which was ratified at last Friday's Annual General Meeting of Clare County Council will be responsible for shaping road safety policy and highlighting road hazards countywide. It's members consist of Clarecastle Sinn Féin Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle, Shannon Fine Gael Councillor Tony Mulcahy and Ardnacrus...
Clare Manager Brian Lohan After Win Over Wexford
June 24, 2024 06:00 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MBClare Manager Brian Lohan After Win Over Wexford
Atlantic Tales - Hanne T Fisker - Episode 169
June 23, 2024 18:00 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MBOn this week's Atlantic Tales with Pat Flynn, we meet Hanne T. Fisker, who left Denmark in 2008; spent three years travelling the world living a nomadic life before settling in North Clare.
Clare County Dog Warden Says He Won't Hesitate To Issue Fines Amid Spike In Attacks
June 23, 2024 09:54 - 6 minutes - 5.61 MBClare's County Dog Warden says he won't hesitate to issue fines to dog owners following a spate of attacks in the last week. At least five separate incidents involving dogs attacking people have been recorded in Clare in recent days, including a rottweiler knocking over a man, and a child being bitten by a german shepherd. Clare recorded the highest rate of injuries or damages to clothing resulting from dog attacks in the country in 2022, with 49 people affected. County Dog Warden Frankie ...
Clare ISME Rep Says Businesses Must Scrutinise Energy Bills To Save
June 23, 2024 09:48 - 7 minutes - 17.5 MBIt's claimed many businesses in Clare missing out on energy savings by failing to analyse output costs. It follows a new report from Urban Volt which found that 57% of Irish Small and Medium Enterprises identified cost as a barrier to adopting sustainable initiatives. While 4 in 5 businesses said their budgets could not afford climate friendly policies. Managing Director of the Ailwee Burren Experience and ISME Council member Nuala Mulqueeney says simple measures can add up to big savin...
Beyond Belief - Sunday 23rd June 2024
June 23, 2024 09:00 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBFr Gerry Kenny presents this Sundays Beyond Belief and has a report about rewilding graveyards in Co Clare
Sunday Prayer - Sunday 23rd June 2024
June 22, 2024 21:00 - 15 minutes - 20.7 MBFr Brendan Quinlivan leads our Sunday Prayer for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Clare-Based Conservation Group Says Work To Be Done Regarding Nature Restoration Law Implementation
June 22, 2024 09:48 - 6 minutes - 5.6 MBA Clare-based conservation group admits there's much work to be done regarding the implementation of the Nature Restoration Law. The heavily-debated legislation has finally been approved by the EU Environment Council this week after previously having been passed in the Dáil by 121 votes to nine. The intention behind the law is to restore habitats and species across at least 20% of the EU's land and sea areas by 2030, and ultimately all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050. Marine Poli...
Clare Restaurateur Insists Staff On Sub-Minimum Wage Not Exploited
June 22, 2024 09:41 - 5 minutes - 13.4 MBA Clare Restaurateur is rubbishing suggestions that hospitality staff earning sub-minimum wage in this county are being exploited. It follows a protest held by Bar and Restaurant workers trade union, Mandate at Leinster House this week calling for the rates of pay below the hourly national minimum wage of €12.70 to be scrapped. Currently, workers under 18 years of age can be paid €8.99 per hour in hospitality settings, 18 year-olds can receive €10.16 and 19 year-olds can be paid €11.43 per ...
Clare FM Sideline View Friday June 21st
June 21, 2024 18:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBClare FM Sideline View Friday June 21st
Clare Activists Opposing Ennis Data Centre For Potential Israeli Ties
June 21, 2024 12:01 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBA group of Clare activists is hoping to make an international impact at a local level by opposing a controversial data centre development in Ennis. The Clare branch of BDS, which stands for boycott-divest-sanction, is rallying against the proposed construction of the Ennis Data Centre on the Tulla Road by Art Data Centres Limited. The group is against the development on the grounds that the end user has been tipped to be Amazon, which along with Google has entered into Project Nimbus - a jo...
Energising Clare: Episode 2 - Onshore Wind Energy
June 21, 2024 10:25 - 9 minutes - 8.47 MBIt is time for the second episode of our newest feature on Morning Focus, Energising Clare. This new feature will be about educating you, the listener, on renewables. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Justin Moran, the Director of External Affairs at Wind Energy Ireland to discuss onshore wind energy.
Village Tour: Episode 18 - Clonlara
June 21, 2024 10:16 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBIt is time for the eighteenth episode of our newest feature on Morning Focus, Village Tour, where Alan Morrissey paid a visit to Clonlara. 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. During each episode of Village Tour, Alan chats with three people from a particular v...
Spancilhill Fair 2024
June 21, 2024 08:58 - 9 minutes - 8.51 MBThoughts are already turning to the 2024 Spancilhill Fair, which will take place this Monday 24th June. To tell us more about the world-famous fair, Alan Morrissey was joined by Amy Ryan, the secretary of the Spancilhill Fair Association and Michael O’Connor, a new committee member.
Spancilhill Fair Set To Take Place This Monday
June 21, 2024 08:58 - 9 minutes - 8.51 MBThoughts are already turning to the 2024 Spancilhill Fair, which will take place this Monday 24th June. To tell us more about the world-famous fair, Alan Morrissey was joined by Amy Ryan, the Secretary of the Spancilhill Fair Association and Michael O’Connor, a New Committee Member.
New Cathaoirleach Alan O' Callaghan Outlines Vision for Clare
June 21, 2024 08:40 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBAlan O’Callaghan will be officially declared Mayor of Clare at the Council’s AGM today. He will succeed the Bodyke Fine Gael Councillor Joe Cooney as Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council. The Kilmurry-based Fianna Fáil Councillor has been elected in the Killaloe MD for three successive council terms and most recently served as Cathaoirleach of the MD in 2023. He has also sat on the Clare Joint Policing and Physical Development Committee in recent years. To find out what his prio...
New Cathaoirleach Alan O'Callaghan Outlines Vision For Clare
June 21, 2024 08:40 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBAlan O’Callaghan will be officially declared Mayor of Clare at the Council’s AGM today. He will succeed the Bodyke Fine Gael Councillor Joe Cooney as Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council. The Kilmurry-based Fianna Fáil Councillor has been elected in the Killaloe MD for three successive council terms and most recently served as Cathaoirleach of the MD in 2023. He has also sat on the Clare Joint Policing and Physical Development Committee in recent years. To find out more about hi...
Clare Green Senator Claims Those In Older Homes Locked Out Of Retrofitting Grants
June 21, 2024 06:11 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MBClare's Green Party senator claims older people are being locked out of retrofitting grants while living in older homes. 24% of homes in Ireland were built before 1961 while a further 21% were constructed before 1980 and a further 10% prior to 1990. Of the 169 homes built in Clare built in 1977 or before, less than half have a Building Energy Rating of C or above. Speaking in the Seanad, Inagh Green Party Senator Róisín Garvey says more needs to be done to enable those in older homes to acces...
Clare Dealership Calls On Govt To Introduce Scrappage Scheme For Electric Vehicles
June 21, 2024 06:09 - 4 minutes - 9.82 MBA prominent Clare Car Dealer is calling for a scrappage scheme to be introduced to make electric vehicles more affordable. It comes as ESB has announced rate reductions of 8% on its standard power EV charging stations and 13% on it's high power charging stations nationwide. Last July, the SEAI slashed the EV purchase grant from €5,000 to €3,500, which it said was necessary to invest in public charging infrastructure. General Manager of Sheils Motor Group in Ennis, Eddie Rynne says while reduc...
Clare Auctioneer Says CSO Report Does Not Reflect Realities Of Housing Market
June 20, 2024 11:41 - 4 minutes - 9.17 MBA Clare Auctioneer claims the findings of the CSO's latest Property Price Index does not reflect what's happening on the ground in this county. According to the CSO, the average price paid for a new or existing dwelling in Clare was just over €257,000 in April, which is down over €40,000 from the figure recorded in March. The index also shows the number of new property transactions here fell by 75% between March and April, dropping from 12 to 3. But Douglas Hurley from DNG O'Sullivan Hurle...
Minister Claims Majority Of Shannon Ukrainian Refugees Being Moved Will Find Accommodation In Clare
June 20, 2024 11:38 - 1 minute - 1.82 MBA Government minister claims the majority of Ukrainian refugees being moved from Shannon next week will find accommodation in this county. It's now four days until Ukrainians living in Shannon's Phoenix House are due to be relocated to Lisdoonvarna, after the Government claimed the contract with the provider had been terminated "as part of the Government’s policy of reducing its accommodation portfolio". A petition to keep the emergency accommodation centre open has been signed by over 500 ...
Mayor Of Clare Calls On Residents Of Three Clare Towns To Plan For Communities' Futures
June 20, 2024 11:33 - 15 minutes - 14 MBThe Mayor of Clare has issued a call for the residents of three Clare towns to play a part in planning for their communities' futures. Clare County Council is in the process of forming Town Teams in Kilrush, Lisdoonvarna and Tulla, as the three areas have been named beneficiaries of a prestigious Government initiative. Sixmilebridge became the first Clare community to receive funding to develop a masterplan under the Town Centre First Programme in 2021. The programme is a cross-government ...
Clare Women In Business - Sinéad Téhéry Cronin - Episode 22
June 20, 2024 11:00 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBOn ‘Clare Women in Business‘ this week, Pat Flynn meets Sinéad Téhéry Cronin, founder of Conscious Connections based in East Clare.
Taste Of The Week: Sausage & Veggie Pasta Bake
June 20, 2024 10:48 - 10 minutes - 9.56 MBOn this week’s episode of Taste Of The Week, Alan Morrissey welcomed TV Chef Jack O’Keeffe to the show. This week, Jack prepared sausage and veggie pasta bake. Recipe: Serves 4 Ingredients: 8 Great Quality Sausages 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4 Clery Sticks, Diced 1 Onion Diced 1 Large Carrot Diced 4 Garlic Cloves, Chopped 1 tbsp Fennel Seeds 1 Pinch of Chilli Flakes 1 Courgette, Diced 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar 1 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar 100ml Red Wine 1 Can Of Good Quality Tomatoes 1 Small Bun...
Music Duo Phoenix And Wolfe Set To Perform In Kilrush
June 20, 2024 10:21 - 8 minutes - 8.07 MBOn Thursday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by the duo Amanda Shannon and Cairo Rocha, also known as Phoenix and Wolfe. The duo will perform as part of the series of Cosy Concerts at Banner Books in Kilrush on Saturday 22nd of June.
Music Duo Phoenix and Wolfe Performing in Kilrush This Weekend
June 20, 2024 10:21 - 8 minutes - 8.07 MBOn Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by the duo Amanda Shannon and Cairo Rocha, also known as Phoenix and Wolfe. The duo will perform as part of the series of Cosy Concerts at Banner Books in Kilrush on Saturday 22nd of June. They finished the interview by performing live in the studio.
Fitness And Wellness With Kieran McMahon: Summer Fitness Goals
June 20, 2024 09:58 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MBOn Thursday’s Morning Focus, Alan welcomed Kieran McMahon onto the show for the Fitness and Wellness slot. Kieran is an online personal trainer and is also the founder of KM Fitness and the Be A Better Man online coaching mentorship. This week, Alan Morrissey spoke with Kieran about the wellness and mental health behind Summer fitness goals.
Fitness And Wellness With Kieran McMahon: Summer Body Goals
June 20, 2024 09:58 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MBOn Thursday’s Morning Focus, Alan welcomed Kieran McMahon onto the show for the Fitness and Wellness slot. Kieran is an online personal trainer and is also the founder of KM Fitness and the Be A Better Man online coaching mentorship. This week, Alan Morrissey spoke with Kieran about the wellness and mental health behind Summer Body Goals.
Falls Hotel & Spa Initiative Supports Sustainability
June 20, 2024 09:35 - 7 minutes - 6.81 MBThe Falls Hotel & Spa in Ennistymon are currently refurbishing the hotel, and they’ve come up with an interesting way of tackling it! They are giving away a variety of items from the hotel to a good home that’s willing to take them. Giving away these items such as furniture and carpets, has a number of knock-on benefits, including supporting sustainability. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Michael McCarthy, the General Manager at the Falls Hotel and Spa in Ennistymon.
CEO Of Doras Highlights The Importance Of World Refugee Day
June 20, 2024 09:12 - 7 minutes - 6.8 MBToday is World Refugee Day. Each year on the 20th of June, the world celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. Given the war in Ukraine and global geopolitics more generally, it is a pertinent time to be discussing the topic of refugees. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by John Lannon, the CEO of Doras.
Cycling For Samaritans: Static Cycle 2024 Set To Take Place In Ennis
June 20, 2024 09:02 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBThis Friday,the 21st of June, the Samaritans Suicide Awareness Team will partake in a static cycle at the square in Ennis. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Peadar White, the organiser of the static cycle, and Pat White, the Director of Clare Samaritans. You can donate on their website here www.idonate.ie/cause/SamsClare. If you need to contact the Samaritans, you can do so on 116 123 or by emailing [email protected]
Clare Tourism Advisory Forum Chair Lends Voice To Calls For Lower Rural Hospitality VAT Rate
June 20, 2024 06:23 - 4 minutes - 4.51 MBThe Chair of the Clare Tourism Advisory Forum believes lowering the hospitality VAT rate in this region would benefit businesses and consumers alike. It follows the tabling of a Dáil motion by the Rural Independent Group to bring the VAT rate in the tourism and hospitality sectors down from 13.5% to 9% - while Cork TD Michael Collins has proposed reducing it to 5% outside of Dublin. Countries such as Italy, Hunrary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Romania and Portugal have all availed of the EU Red...
Clare IFA Chair Says Govt Must Make Nature Restoration Financially Viable
June 20, 2024 06:20 - 7 minutes - 16.3 MBClare's IFA Chair claims the Nature Restoration Law can only viable if the Government puts appropriate compensation supports in place for farmers. Under the legislation passed by the EU Council of Environment Ministers this week, all member states will have to introduce measures to restore nature on 20% of their land and sea areas by 2030. Ireland will not have to implement its plan until 2026 and Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has moved to reassure farmers that any associated s...
Clare MEP Elect Describes Dáil EU Migration Pact Vote As "Profoundly Undemocratic"
June 19, 2024 11:53 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MBA Clare MEP elect has described as "profoundly undemocratic" a Dáil vote on the EU Asylum and Migration Pact today. TDs will this evening be asked to vote on the adoption of seven measures of the pact which Taoiseach Simon Harris says represents a "united effort across Europe" on the issue of migration. If the Government wins the vote as expected, it will be required to increase the number of staff processing applications, build new processing and accommodation centres, enhance border secur...
TD Slams Govt For Failing To Recognise Clare Gaelcholáiste
June 19, 2024 11:51 - 9 minutes - 22.5 MBThe Education Minister is being called upon to recognise the independence of Clare's only post-primary Gaelcholáiste. Despite first opening it's doors in 1993, Gaelcholáiste An Chláir, which shares a building with Ennis Community College, still does not have a roll number of its own. As a result, up to 700 pupils from Irish language primary schools in Ennis, Kilrush, Shannon and Moy cannot access the free transport scheme for Irish language development as the Gaelcholáiste is not classed as...
Clare Swimmers Reminded Water And Alcohol Don't Mix This Water Safety Awareness Week
June 19, 2024 11:44 - 3 minutes - 3.64 MBClare's Water Safety Officer is reminding the public that when it comes to swimming, water and alcohol don't mix. National Water Safety Awareness Week is currently underway and the campaign is intended to highlight to need to give water safety the same attention as road safety over the summer months. There's been an average of 10 drownings every month in Ireland over the last five years, with males making of 70% of drownings and 57% of such incidents being preceded by land-based activities....
Sport In Focus: Episode 16 - Clare Local Sports Partnership Wins Best Sports Partnership
June 19, 2024 10:54 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBOn this weeks’ Sport in Focus, Clare Local Sports Partnership was recently honoured as the Best Sports Partnership in the country at the Sport Ireland awards. To find out more about what they do, Clare FM's Derrick Lynch spoke with CEO John Sweeney.
Clare-Based Author Evangeline May Farr On Her Debut Book
June 19, 2024 09:20 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBEvangeline May Farr, a 24-year-old author based in Clare, has recently published her first book, "Love Conquers All." To delve deeper into her inspiration, writing process, and the journey of bringing her book to life, Evangeline joined Alan Morrissey on Wednesday's Morning Focus. The book can be found here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Love-conquers-all-Evangeline-Farr/dp/B0D195DQ78
Eamon Ryan To Step Down As Green Party Leader
June 19, 2024 09:04 - 21 minutes - 20 MBEamon Ryan has confirmed he is stepping down as leader of the Green Party. His decision comes after the Greens lost both their seats in the European Parliament in the recent elections and although they did slightly better than expected in the locals, they still didn’t fare that well, losing half their seats. The Environment Minister announced the news after Tuesday morning's Cabinet meeting. To assess what this means for Eamon Ryan, the Green Party and the Government, Alan Morrissey was ...
Clare Senator Calls For Long-Term Sustainable Ukrainian Accommodation Plan
June 19, 2024 06:19 - 3 minutes - 3 MBA North Clare senator is calling on the Integration Minister to provide a sustainable long-term plan for Ukrainian accommodation. It comes as 75 Ukrainian refugees living in Shannon's Phoenix House have been told they'll be relocated to Lisdoonvarna next Monday unless they find their own accommodation in the meantime. There are 5,581 Ukrainians benefitting from temporary accommodation in Clare at the moment - 2,992 of which are located in 39 multi-occupancy facilities throughout the county. S...
New Location Secured For Ennis Haven Hub
June 19, 2024 06:15 - 12 minutes - 28.9 MBA leading Clare mental health support service has secured a new facility after an extensive search. The Haven Hub, which first opened in the Tracklands Business Park in Ennis in 2019 had been without a physical location for the last three weeks, but has now found a new premises at the Ennis Yoga Studio in the Friary Car Park. The peer support and suicide prevention service, which has made 748 interventions to date in the MidWest, is open to the public every Saturday from 8pm until 1am. Haven ...