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History of Clare: Episode 17 - Diving Into Clare History With Unique T-Shirt Collection
June 06, 2024 11:22 - 7 minutes - 6.82 MBOn this week’s History in Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by local historian and author Colm Liddy to talk about his unique t-shirt collection. If you have any stories you would like to share with Colm about your town, you can contact him at [email protected] or Clare FM at [email protected]. The t-shirts are available here: https://www.shopinireland.ie/sellers/colm-liddy/categories/fashion
Taste Of The Week: Greek Salad
June 06, 2024 11:15 - 6 minutes - 5.75 MBOn Thursday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Canadian chef and owner of Randaddy’s in Lahinch, Randy Lewis. This week, Randy shared a delicious recipe for Greek Salad.
Clare Women In Business - Aimee Keller - Episode 20
June 06, 2024 11:00 - 15 minutes - 22 MBOn ‘Clare Women in Business‘ this week, Pat Flynn meets Aimee Keller, owner of Peaceful Paws pet crematorium in Ennis.
Cosmic Garden Fest Returns This Summer
June 06, 2024 10:05 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MBOne of Clare’s gems on the festival calendar will make its return later this month. Cosmic Garden Fest will take place on Saturday, the 15th of June. The festival, located in Inagh, first began during the Covid-19 pandemic, to provide an outlet for bands from Clare to play. A host of great acts are promised for the event. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by the organisers of Cosmic Garden Fest, Stax Green and Debbie Green.
Fitness And Wellness With Kieran McMahon: Highlighting Men's Health Month
June 06, 2024 09:49 - 6 minutes - 6.23 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 to raise awareness about men's health month.
Fundraiser For 'Clare To Kabwe' - 400km Cycle In One Day
June 06, 2024 09:07 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MBGary Kiely and John Moloney were two of four cyclists who recently undertook a 400km cycle to raise funds for the Clare To Kabwe, Zambia trip. To find out more about the Clare to Kabwe trip, and the cycle, Alan Morrissey spoke with Gary Kiely, the Owner Manager at Landscape and Leisure ltd, Kfitt Athletic Owner & Co founder of K-Fitt Gym Kilrush and cyclist John Moloney. Picture (c): Clare to Kabwe via Facebook
Clare District Soccer League Slams County Council Over Funding Application Discrepancies
June 06, 2024 06:51 - 15 minutes - 36.1 MBThe Clare District Soccer League has accused Clare County Council of neglecting its bid to access vital grants under a fund which aims to recognise settlements hosting large numbers of Asylum Seekers and Ukrainian Refugees. Almost €5m has been allocated to Clare voluntary and sporting organisations under the Community Recognition Fund to date, however in both of the past two years, the local authority has excluded proposed upgrades to Frank Healy Park from it's funding application. In a lette...
Hopes New Public Drinking Water Fountain Scheme Will Transform Habits Of Clare Communities
June 06, 2024 06:49 - 2 minutes - 6.68 MBIt's hoped the new public fountain drinking water scheme to be rolled out in Clare and across the country will transform habits in local communities. The €2m programme announced by government this week, will provide funding for over 350 water refill stations at public buildings, civic spaces, bathing areas, beaches and greenways. According to refill.ie, over 146,000 single use plastic bottles go without being recycled every single day. Mountshannon based Green Party local election candidate A...
Clare IFA Calls On Election Candidates To Outline Farming Policy Stance In Public Survey
June 06, 2024 06:45 - 7 minutes - 16.2 MBThe Clare branch of the Irish Farmers Association is urging local and European election candidates to outline their stance on farming policies in an online survey, where the results can be viewed by the public. Local candidates will be asked if they're in favour of a reformed planning system, actively farmed lands being exempt from Residential Zoned Land Tax, a Roadside Ash Dieback Scheme, new farm inspection protocols and increased investment in rural infrastructure. While European candidate...
Clare Green Senator Defends Cuts To EV And Retrofit Grants
June 05, 2024 11:53 - 8 minutes - 18.5 MBClare's Green Party Senator is defending the level of support given to people hoping to retrofit homes and purchase electric vehicles. Betweeen January and March, the number of households in this county that availed of solar panel fundig from the SEAI increased by 42% despite the maximum available grant falling by €300. While Last month the SIMI reported a 40% reduction in New EV sales in Clare, coming almost a year after the grant for purchasing an EV fell from €5,000 to €3,500. Inagh G...
Clare's Dog Warden Calls For More Powers For Animal Control Officers Following Tragic Limerick Death
June 05, 2024 11:50 - 7 minutes - 18.3 MBClare's County Dog Warden is calling for Animal Control Officers to be urgently granted greater enforcement powers. It follows the death of a 23 year-old woman, who was killed in a dog attack at a domestic residence in Ballyneety, Co. Limerick last night. Gardaí from the Regional Armed Support Unit attended the scene, where they encountered a number of aggressive dogs which were subsequently seized, while the dog involved in the attack was destroyed. An investigation is currently underway and...
Ireland South Candidate Says EU Migration Pact Will Dilute Sovereignty
June 05, 2024 11:46 - 13 minutes - 30.3 MBA European Election candidate for this region claims the EU's migration pact is not rooted in human rights. It comes amid flaring political tensions over the proposed legislation which consists of five separate regulations and promises a faster, more efficient and fairer Asylum Seeker application process. Although the pact has been opted into by a number of EU member states, including Ireland, its policies will not come into force until 2026. Sinn Féin Senator and Ireland South candidate Paul...
East Clare Candidates Discuss Infrastructure And Rural Crime In Final Clare FM Local Election Debate
June 05, 2024 11:34 - 1 hour - 159 MBInfrastructure and rural crime were the main talking points of the final Clare FM local election debate. It's just two days until polling on June 7th when 59 candidates will be vying for 28 seats on Clare County Council. Seven of the nine candidates running in the Killaloe Electoral Area have participated in today's debate at Áras Contae an Chláir.
Clare Mela: Free Cultural Fest Returns to Shannon Park
June 05, 2024 09:21 - 7 minutes - 6.57 MBClare Mela is back this year in the beautiful setting of Shannon Town Park. Fidget Feet and Clare County Council have teamed up with Creative Places Shannon and Shannon Tidy Towns to bring an impressive lineup of music, dance, children's entertainment and much more Clare Mela, a free award-winning arts event to celebrate cultural diversity, will take place this Saturday. To find out more, Alam Morrissey was joined by Chantal McCormick, the Creative director of Fidget Feet and Derek Clu...
From Clare To Gaza & The West Bank: Clare Woman On Her Forthcoming Volunteering Trip
June 05, 2024 09:08 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBClaire, a social care worker and expert in community development and humanitarian aid from Clare, is preparing to travel to the West Bank and Gaza. Her mission is to provide medical aid to Palestinian children affected by the ongoing conflict. Claire, a member of Hustle Fitness Gym in Ennis, is supported by the gym through a fundraiser this Friday and Saturday. On Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey welcomed Claire to the studio to discuss her upcoming trip and the importance of the...
Over 3,000 Clare Students Begin Junior And Leaving Cert Exams Today
June 05, 2024 06:52 - 5 minutes - 11.9 MBClare students getting their state examinations underway today are being urged not to burn the candle at both ends over the coming weeks. Over 3,000 students from this county will begin their leaving and junior certificate examinations today with English Paper 1 and English respectively. For the leaving cert students that decided to take transition year during the pandemic, this will be their first time sitting a state exam. ASTI President and St. Joseph’s Kilkee Community College teacher Ger...
Pat O'Connor Previews Clare V Limerick Munster SHC Final
June 05, 2024 06:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBPat O'Connor Previews Clare V Limerick Munster SHC Final
Over €850,000 Funding Boost For Clare Tourism Projects
June 04, 2024 12:49 - 3 minutes - 8.63 MBProjects at three prominent Clare tourism sites are set to benefit from a significant funding boost today. It comes as the Department of Tourism has distributed over €16m for outodoor recreation projects nationwide. In Clare, the Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk will receive €500,000 for repairs and upgrades to the existing path. The Kilrush Wood River and Cycleway has been granted over €165,000, while the Tuamgraney Trail Head & Trail Linkage project will get over €191,000 in funding. C...
Clare Developer Fears New Tax Could Add Thousands To Price Of New Homes
June 04, 2024 12:07 - 5 minutes - 12 MBA Clare Developer believes large construction projects may soon grind to a halt on foot of a new tax being introduced by the Department of the Environment. From September 1st, builders will face a €10 charge for every tonne of stone or soil taken from sites and used to either backfill quarries or for other projects. The charge can be only be avoided by taking waste to a specialised recycling facility, which industry experts say are extremely lacking in Ireland. Ciarán Breen from Ciarán Breen ...
Ireland South Candidate Says Returning Emigrants Should Get Two-Year Tax Break
June 04, 2024 11:56 - 16 minutes - 37.7 MBAn Ireland South European Election candidate believes Irish people working abroad should be granted a two-year tax break when they return home in order to tackle labour deficits. According to a report from the Technological University of the Shannon , 284,000 additional and reskilled construction workers will be required by 2030. While during the twelve months to April last year, 29,500 Irish emigrants returned home from either work or extended travel abroad. Corofin based Irish Freedom Party...
Ireland South Candidates Proposes Ireland Move Towards Rwanda Plan-Like Migration Policy
June 04, 2024 11:54 - 10 minutes - 9.49 MBA European election candidate is proposing Ireland's migration policy move towards something similar to the UK's Rwanda Plan. The UK government's plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda in order to process their claims there have passed by Parliament in the last month. The Supreme Court in Britain ruled last year that the policy is unlawful as there's an "evidence based finding of fact that Rwanda is not a safe country" and a "high risk Rwanda sending asylum seekers to place where there is a r...
Development And "Forgotten" Towns And Villages Dominate Second Shannon Local Election Debate
June 04, 2024 11:21 - 51 minutes - 118 MBAttracting inward investment and looking after forgotten towns and villages have been the main topics of discussion at the latest of Clare FM's Local Election debates. It's now just a few days out from polling day on June 7th, and candidates are competing for 28 seats across 5 electoral areas. Seven of the 15 candidates running in the Shannon Electoral Area have participated in the second of two debates covering the county's south-east region.
Arts Slot: What’s On This Week – With County Arts Officer Siobhán Mulcahy
June 04, 2024 10:41 - 6 minutes - 5.95 MBOn Tuesday's Morning Focus, it was time again for our Arts Slot with County Art’s Officer Siobhán Mulcahy. Siobhán provided our listeners with all the details of this week’s live events for entertainment lovers in Banner County. This week, Siobhán discussed the Fleadh Cheoil an Chláir, The Shannon Mela, Kilkee Youth Theatre and much more!
Educational Advice: The Day Before The Leaving Cert
June 04, 2024 10:11 - 16 minutes - 15 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 gave advice to students sitting the state examinations.
Parteen Native Highlights International HS Awareness Week
June 04, 2024 09:29 - 7 minutes - 6.42 MBYou may not be aware of it, but this week is International HS Awareness Week. HS is an acronym for hidradenitis suppurativa, a painful, long-term skin disease. Hidradenitis suppurativa affects around 70,000 people in Ireland. To discuss this further, on Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Barry McGrath, from Parteen, who lives with HS.
Lahinch Native Highlights Diabetic Retinopathy
June 04, 2024 09:08 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBFighting Blindness is hosting a public engagement day this coming Saturday the 8th of June. Part of the Retina International World Congress taking place, the day offers an opportunity for people with sight loss to hear about the latest treatment advances and to quiz eye experts. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Áine Mae Crowley. Áine, who hails from Lahinch, lost her eyesight as a result of diabetic retinopathy. Picture (c) Fighting Blindness via Facebook
Beyond Belief - Sunday 2nd June 2024
June 04, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes - 137 MBFr Gerry Kenny presents Beyond Belief for today the 2nd June 2024. He talks about volunteering and speaks to the Samaritans and the retail arm of SVP in Ennis. He also chats with his colleague Stephen Fletcher over a coffee.
Grounds For Judicial Review Application Against Ennis Data Centre To Be Submitted This Month
June 04, 2024 07:57 - 8 minutes - 7.67 MBPlans are afoot for a judicial review against a controversial data centre development described as a "pipe dream" on the outskirts of Clare's county town. A number of community groups as well as members of the Clare branch of the Green Party have applied for leave to take a judicial review against the construction of the €450 million Ennis Data Centre, which was approved by An Bórd Pleanála on April 5th. The grounds for the judicial review application will be submitted to the High Court on Ju...
Clare Retained Firefighters Claim Govt Showing Them "Complete Disrespect"
June 04, 2024 07:45 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBClare's retained firefighters have accused the Government of showing them "complete disrespect" with regard to pay and conditions. SIPTU has demanded an urgent meeting at the Workplace Relations Commission after Government officials made what's been called an "unacceptably low" offer at a meeting concerning increasing the annual retainer. It's understood the first offer was to increase the retainer by €300 and after this was rejected, the improved offer of a €750 increase was also turned down...
Clare Manager Brian O'Connell After All Ireland MHC Quarter Final Win
June 04, 2024 06:00 - 5 minutes - 4.75 MBClare Manager Brian O'Connell After All Ireland MHC Quarter Final Win
Clare Manager Mark Fitzgerald After Tyrone Loss
June 04, 2024 06:00 - 3 minutes - 2.85 MBClare Manager Mark Fitzgerald After Tyrone Loss
Clare FM Marks Completion Of 32 County Commentary For Syl & Joe
June 03, 2024 22:11 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBSunday's game in Omagh saw Syl O'Connor & Joe Garry complete having broadcast a commentary from all 32 counties in Ireland Clare FM's Derrick Lynch had chat with the dynamic duo at HT to mark the occasion
Housing Crisis In Focus As Workers Facing Daily Commutes From Mayo To Work In Shannon
June 03, 2024 09:45 - 6 minutes - 14.5 MBA new analysis of employment in Shannon's largest industrial estate has brought Clare's housing shortage into sharp focus. A report from Irish commercial real estate giant Fine Grain Properties shows that 1,500 people are currently working at the Westpark Innovation Campus. The findings also show that 66% of employees are commuting by car to the industrial estate on a daily basis from 11 different counties, including Mayo, Roscommon, Kildare, Offaly, Cork, Kerry and Dublin. Clare County Co...
25 Clare Schools Recieve Green Flags This Month
June 03, 2024 09:28 - 4 minutes - 4.41 MB25 Clare schools have been awarded a Green Schools Flag as part of the An Taisce Green Flags Programme. The An Taisce Green Flag Programme is a student led programme that encourages schools to engage in environmentally friendly actions within their environments and local areas. In order for a school to be awarded a Green Schools Flag, the school must follow a seven step programme over the span of two years. Environmental Awareness Officer with Clare County Council, Karen Foley says it ta...
Atlantic Tales - Teresa Carrig - Vince Di Placido - Episode 167
June 02, 2024 18:00 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBOn this week's episode of Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn meets singer/songwriter Teresa Carrig from Kilrush and Ennis based Irish/Italian tenor Vincent Di Placido.
Former Mayor Insists Drumgeely Residents Must Be Consulted With Before Alterations
June 02, 2024 09:54 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBA former Mayor of Clare is adamant no alterations should be made to a Shannon residential area without consultation with locals. Cratloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat O'Gorman has proposed a number of improvements on Fergus Road in the Drumgeely area of the town, such as on-street parking, widening the road and the implementation of a one-way system. A recent speed survey has found that the average speed in the area is 35 kilometres per hour in a 30 kilometres per hour zone. Councillor O'Gorm...
Sunday Prayer - Sunday 2nd June 2024
June 01, 2024 20:00 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBFr Brendan Quinlivan leads our Sunday Prayer on today 2nd June 2024 as we celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi.
Clare VFI Chair Fears Pub Closures If Long-Awaited Legislation Isn't Published
June 01, 2024 09:58 - 5 minutes - 5.08 MBThe Clare VFI chair fears more pub closures will happen unless long-awaited legislation addresses the "crisis" in the sector. The Vintners' Federation of Ireland and the Licensed Vintners Federation are calling on the Government to finally implement the Sale of Alcohol Bill which was first tabled in October 2022 and would see, among other measures, the standardisation of opening hours of pubs. Recent analysis by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland shows the number of Irish pubs is down 22....
Clare Swimmers Reminded To Stay In Supervised Areas This Weekend
June 01, 2024 09:46 - 3 minutes - 3.14 MBClare's Water Safety Officer urges the public to stay safe as they enjoy the county's waterways this weekend. The county's beaches are expected to be busier than normal for the next few months as the summer season comes into effect. Advice has been issued to check all swimming gear to make sure it's in working order before using it on the water and to swim safely in bodies of water that have a lifeguard present. Clare Water Safety Officer Claire McGrath says the safest place to swim is bet...
Cahercalla Hospital Board Insists Patient Welfare Not At Risk Despite HIQA Concerns
May 31, 2024 12:07 - 8 minutes - 19.8 MBThe Chair of Cahercalla Hospital's Board says there's no cause for concern despite a HIQA report identifying moderate risks to patient privacy, dignity, infection control and fire safety. Following an unannounced inspection by the Health Information and Quality Authority in March, the regulator identified repeated incidents of non-compliance in resident's rights, staff development and infection control. HIQA also noted the majority of staff had no training to understand how patients with de...
Housing And Anti-social Behaviour In Shannon Discussed In Fourth Clare FM Election Debate
May 31, 2024 12:05 - 53 minutes - 123 MBHousing and anti-social behaviour were the main topics of discussion at the latest of Clare FM's Local Election debates. With just over a week to go to polling day on June 7th, candidates are competing for 28 seats across 5 electoral areas. Six of the 15 candidates running in the Shannon electoral area have taken part in the first of two debates covering the South East of the county.
Sinn Féin Leader Says Coalition's Approach To Midwest Healthcare Lacks Common Sense
May 31, 2024 12:05 - 12 minutes - 29.6 MB2,285 admitted patients were left waiting for beds at University Hospital Limerick in total this month, which is 1,180 more people on trolleys than the next busiest facility; Cork University Hospital. The INMO says that despite an expert team being in the Dooradoyle facility for the month of May, there was only six days when there was less than one hundred people on trolleys at UHL. This week, the Government has announced that by 2028 an additional 84 acute inpatient beds will be delivered ...
Morning Focus Listener Highlights Drinking Awareness Ahead of June Bank Holiday
May 31, 2024 11:30 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBMotorists can expect to see an increased Garda presence on the roads this weekend. The RSA and An Garda Síochana have launched their June Bank Holiday Weekend road safety campaign. They are urging both drivers and motorcyclists to be more cautious on the roads this bank holiday weekend and into the late summer months. There is extra enforcement on the roads across the country until 7am on Tuesday morning. Meanwhile, a Morning Focus listener wants to highlight awareness around excess...
Doolin FolkFest Returns This June
May 31, 2024 11:03 - 5 minutes - 5.29 MBMusic lovers both in Clare and further afield will be delighted to hear that Doolin FolkFest will return this June. Taking place against the majestic backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean, and between the Burren, the Cliffs of Moher, and the Aran Islands, the event will run from June 14 to June 16, with thousands of people from all over the world expected to descend on Doolin. To find out what is in store, Alan Morrissey was joined by Donal Minihane, the Director of Dollin Arts and Managing Di...
Ours To Protect - Dr Simon Berrow - Our Seas - May 31st
May 31, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutes - 8.45 MBOn 'Ours To Protect' this week, we’ll hear about the importance of your seas to us and the planet. Pat Flynn meets Dr Simon Berrow, CEO of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group and lecturer in Marine and Freshwater Biology at the Atlantic Technological University in Galway.
Ennistymon North West Clare Agricultural Show Takes Place This Weekend
May 31, 2024 10:03 - 3 minutes - 2.87 MBThe Ennistymon North West Clare Agricultural Show will take place this weekend. The event will be hosted on the grounds of the Falls Hotel. To find out what will be on offer, Alan Morrissey was joined by Mary Devitt, the show's Secretary. Picture (c): Ennistymon North West Clare Agricultural Show via Facebook
Additional Acute Hospital In-Patient Beds Announced for Midwest
May 31, 2024 09:30 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBAdditional beds for the Midwest healthcare region have been announced under the new Acute Hospital Inpatient Bed Capacity Expansion Plan 2024-2031. The plan has been introduced in response to the ongoing Health Service Capacity Review and aims to bring the number of beds in HSE Midwest from 2 per 100,000 people to 2.7. To discuss this further, on Friday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined on the line by the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly.
Clare JPC Chair "Can't Understand" Slow Roll-Out Of Traffic Calming
May 31, 2024 06:54 - 5 minutes - 5.14 MBThe Chair of Clare's Joint Policing Committee says he "can't understand" why Clare is lagging behind other counties regarding the provision of traffic calming measures. The number of recorded speeding offences in this county is up 15% so far this year, with 1,135 separate incidents detected by Gardaí between January and April. At the most recent Shannon Municipal District meeting, Fine Gael Councillor John Crowe has called for traffic calming on the approach roads to Sixmilebridge, Cratloe an...
Fitzgerald Says Clare Have No Illusions Ahead Of Titanic Tyrone Challenge
May 31, 2024 06:00 - 5 minutes - 12 MBThe manager of the Clare Senior footballers insists there's no illusions over the task that lies ahead of their trip to Tyrone this weekend. The Banner travel to Healy Park in Omagh on Sunday for the seond round of the All-Ireland Football Championship group stage. Clare and Tyrone will both be needing a win to keep their hopes of qualification alive, having suffered opening round defeats to Cork and Donegal respectively. Clare Boss Mark Fitzgerald is confident his players will produce a...
Clare Focus On All-Ireland Minor Hurling Semi-Final Spot This Weekend
May 31, 2024 06:00 - 7 minutes - 16.7 MBA member of the Clare Minor Hurling backroom team is confident his side have what it takes to reach the last four of the All-Ireland Championship this weekend. Clare will be hoping to keep the defence of their title alive on Monday when they take on Wexford as part of a double header in Semple Stadium Thurles. The Banner come into the clash with no new fitness concerns, but will be without talisman Marc O'Brien who sustained a knee injury during the win over Limerick. Clare Selector Fint...