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Clare Focus On All-Ireland Minor Hurling Semi-Final Spot This Weekend

May 31, 2024 06:00 - 7 minutes - 16.7 MB

A 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...

Clare Women In Business - Niamh Hogan - Episode 19

May 30, 2024 11:00 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MB

On ‘Clare Women in Business ‘ this week, Pat Flynn meets Niamh Hogan who established Agile Digital Strategy in 2020.

Niamh Regan Set To Perform In Pot Duggan's

May 30, 2024 10:53 - 5 minutes - 4.79 MB

On Thursday's Morning Foucs, Alan Morrissey was joined in studio by Niamh Regan, who is gearing up for the release of her new album tomorrow. Come As You Are will be released on Friday, via Faction Records. The Galway singer will also be doing a free pop-up show at Pot Duggan’s in Ennistymon later today.

Kilrush Candidates Go Head To Head In Third Clare FM Local Election Debate

May 30, 2024 10:27 - 1 hour - 168 MB

The topics of off-shore wind energy development and rural decline were most prominent in 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. Twelve of thirteen candidates in the Kilrush Local Electoral Area have taken part in the third of six debates taking place in the Council Chamber at Áras Contae an Chláir over the coming week.

World MS Day Highlights The Importance Of Early Diagnosis

May 30, 2024 09:12 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

Today is World MS Day. The aim of the day, which takes place every year on the 30th of May, is to raise awareness of Multiple Sclerosis and bring together those who are living with the condition to share their stories. The theme for this year is diagnosis. Alan Morrissey was joined by John McDonald, Clare MS Ireland Community Worker and Shirley Keane O'Brien, who has MS, from Bunratty.

Morning Focus Interview With Taoiseach Simon Harris

May 30, 2024 09:07 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke with Taoiseach Simon Harris on a range of topics such as healthcare, housing, immigration policy and more.

Clare Senator Confident MidWest Hospital Bed Boost Will Meet Patient Demand

May 30, 2024 06:54 - 3 minutes - 7.86 MB

Confidence is being expressed that a new allocation of hospital beds announced for the MidWest will be enough to meet future patient demand. Under new government plans, 156 new beds will be delivered in the region by 2028, including 48 new beds at Ennis General and 84 at University Hospital Limerick. Although UHL remains consistently the most overcrowded facility by far nationwide , the plans have pledged 34% fewer new beds to the MidWest than any other HSE health region over this timeframe. ...

Clare Housing And Transport Challenges Leading To Poverty Surge

May 30, 2024 06:44 - 6 minutes - 15.2 MB

It's claimed Clare's acute housing and transport deficits are contributing to a surge in child poverty. It follows a new report from Barnardos which found that 47% of parents said their children went without or cut down on food, heat, electricity and medicine over the past six months. In the 2023 Clare Survey, respondents identified a lack of access to affordable and social housing and public transport as the county's greatest issues. Clare Saint Vincent DePaul President, Denis Carthy says th...

Clare Gardaí Reminding Domestic Abuse Victims Of Steps To "Break The Cycle Of Abuse"

May 30, 2024 06:38 - 2 minutes - 2.55 MB

Clare victims of domestic abuse are being reminded that protections are available if you decide to go to the Gardaí. It comes as new data has revealed that there's been an increase of 49% in incidents with a domestic abuse motive in Clare in the past five years. Already in 2024, 242 such incidents have been reported within this county and across last year, Clare Gardaí responded to approximately six call-outs each day. Domestic Abuse Liaison Inspector for the Clare-Tipperary Garda Division, D...

Hopes Clare Minor Hurlers Can Build On Senior Momentum

May 30, 2024 06:00 - 6 minutes - 14.9 MB

It's hoped the Clare minor hurlers can harness the momentum of their senior counterparts in their crucial All-Ireland Quarter-Final clash this weekend. Clare and Wexford will clash in Semple Stadium Thurles on Monday as part of a double bill with Galway and Dublin taking to the field in the other last eight tie. The Banner have only conceded two goals en-route to this stage of the competition, while raising six green flags of their own in the process. Clare FM Hurling Analyst Derek Dormer...

Considine Ready To Hit Ground Running In All-Ireland Ladies Championship

May 30, 2024 06:00 - 8 minutes - 19.3 MB

A stalwart of Clare Ladies Football is hoping to hit the ground running in the All-Ireland championship this weekend. Wayne Freeman's charges get their Intermediate campaign underway on Sunday at 1.30pm with a trip to Clones to take on Monaghan. The Banner will be hoping to go one step further than last year, when they lost out to Kildare by the minimum in the All-Ireland final. Liscannor women Roisín Considine who's currently plying her trade with Tír Chonaill Gaels in London and travel...

No Time To Press Reset Button On Ennis 2040 Plan Says Ennis 2040 DAC COO

May 29, 2024 12:03 - 8 minutes - 20.2 MB

The Chief Operating Officer of Ennis 2040 DAC insists pressing the reset button on development plans would set the town back six or seven years. It follows the announcement from outgoing Councillor Johnny Flynn that he's leaving the Fine Gael party, due to a lack of support from sitting Councillors over Ennis 2040 plans, which he opposes. A new analysis carried out by Ennis 2040 DAC in conjunction with AIB found that annual spending in the county town is increasing at a slower rate than the...

50th Fleadh Nua Hits The Streets Of Ennis

May 29, 2024 11:52 - 7 minutes - 6.77 MB

Pipes will be wailing and fiddles will be singing in Ennis all through this week as a much-loved traditional music festival celebrates a major milestone. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Fleadh Nua in the county town, which began last Saturday and will see a broad variety of musical events taking place right through to next Monday. Along with a jam-packed session trail, launches, talks and daily lunchtime concerts, the Kilfenora Céilí Band take to the stage in glór on Saturday night ...

Nine North Clare Candidates Discuss Tourism & Infrastructure In Clare FM Local Election Debate

May 29, 2024 11:44 - 54 minutes - 126 MB

The issues of sewerage capacity and tourism wree to the fire in the second 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. The nine candidates in the Ennistymon Local Electoral Area have taken part in the second of six debates taking place in the Council Chamber at Áras Contae an Chlár over the coming week.

Nine West Clare Candidates Discuss Tourism & Infrastructure In Second Clare FM Local Election Debate

May 29, 2024 11:44 - 54 minutes - 126 MB

The issues of sewerage capacity and tourism wree to the fire in the second 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. The nine candidates in the Ennistymon Local Electoral Area have taken part in the second of six debates taking place in the Council Chamber at Áras Contae an Chlár over the coming week.

Cruinniú na nÓg Taking Place In Clare Next Month

May 29, 2024 10:22 - 5 minutes - 4.62 MB

Ireland is the first, and only, country in the world to have a national day of free creativity for children and young people under 18. Cruinniú na nÓg, a day of free creativity for young people in Clare will take place next month. A wide array of events is scheduled to take place around the county on Saturday, the 15th of June. To fill us in on what we can expect, Alan Morrissey was joined by Eva Birdthistle, the Creative Communities Engagement Officer with Clare County Library.

Financial Advice With Tommy Corbett – Income Protection

May 29, 2024 10:08 - 9 minutes - 8.52 MB

On Wednesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tommy Corbett from Carey Corbett Financial Solutions This week, Tommy provided Alan and our Morning Focus listeners with advice on income protection.

Clare Camogie Boss Says They Have Nothing To Lose Ahead Of Crucial Dublin Clash

May 29, 2024 08:02 - 2 minutes - 2.46 MB

The Clare Senior Camogie Manager believes his side have nothing to lose ahead of a crucial championship clash this weekend. John Carmody's charges will make the trip to St.Peregrines to take on Dublin in the second round of the All-Ireland group stages on Saturday at 4pm. The Banner will be sweating on the fitness of full-back Abby Walsh who suffered an injury in the victory over Down in round one, while Feakle-Kilanena sharpshooter Lorna McNamara remains a long-term absentee. Clare Camogi...

Flynn Claims Lack Of Support From Colleagues Gave Him No Option But To Leave Fine Gael

May 29, 2024 07:26 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

Councillor Johnny Flynn claims a lack of support from his Fine Gael colleagues regarding Ennis 2040 has left him with no option but to resign from the party. The outgoing Ennis councillor has formally announced his departure from Fine Gael, citing sitting Fine Gael councillors' support for what he's called the "destructive Council and Ennis 2040 DAC plans for Ennis town centre" as the primary reason for his exit. Councillor Flynn stated his intention three months ago not to seek re-election a...

Clare IFA Seeks Ongoing Support From Councillors Ahead Of Meeting Tonight

May 29, 2024 07:23 - 5 minutes - 4.81 MB

The Clare branch of the Irish Farmers' Association is calling for councillors' ongoing support for its cause ahead of a meeting tonight. A public gathering will be held on the farm of Rosaleen O'Reilly in Quin tonight at 7pm as part of the IFA's 'Enough is Enough' which aims to highlight the level of bureaucracy facing farmers. A meeting of IFA representatives and local councillors in March heard that 12,000 people, or 20% of the county's working population, are employed in farming here, whil...

"Green Flags Aplenty Needed " For Clare To Cause Tyrone Upset

May 29, 2024 06:00 - 4 minutes - 10.8 MB

It's claimed Clare will need green flags in abundance to take the scalp of Tyrone in the second round of the All-Ireland Senior Football championship group stage this weekend. O'Neills Healy Park in Omagh is the venue for the showdown on Sunday, with the Banner and the Red Hand County both hoping to bounce back after respective opening round defeats to Cork and Donegal. Clare have found the back of the net in all of their championship games to date with Aaron Griffin, Ikem Ugwerru, Emmet M...

Hometree’s Changing Landscapes Event

May 28, 2024 12:12 - 6 minutes - 6.15 MB

Changing Landscapes will take place this Thursday 30th May at The Falls Hotel in Ennistymon. The event, hosted by Clare-based nature restoration charity Hometree later this week, will hear a warning that food technologies are likely to cause significant disruption to the meat and dairy industries. To tell us more about the event and what will be happening Alan Morrissey was joined by Ray O’Foghlu the Development Lead from Hometree on Tuesday's Morning Focus. Picture (c) hometree.ie

Dúchas Agus Dóchas At The Fleadh@50

May 28, 2024 11:57 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MB

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Diarmuid de Faoite, who discussed the upcoming Dúchas agus Dóchas performance taking place tomorrow, Wednesday 29th May. The Fleadh leg of the Dúchas agus Dóchas 2024 tour will come to the stage of Cois na hAbhna has been described as a “beautifully arranged, bilingual songline celebrating a 350-year journey through the hidden Irish language song tradition of County Clare and North Munster. From the last of the great bards to present...

Clare County Dog Warden Urges Witnesses To Come Forward Following North Clare Bulldog Attack

May 28, 2024 11:56 - 4 minutes - 4.06 MB

Clare's County Dog Warden is urging witnesses to violent dog attacks to come forward following a serious incident in North Clare last week. A woman in Lisdoonvarna had to have minor injuries treated by ambulance personnel a number of days after after a bulldog ran up behind her and bit her on the legs. The Restricted Dog Breeds list in Ireland includes American Pit Bull Terriers, English Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers and Bull Mastiffs, meaning they must be muzzled, kept on a sh...

Fears New Planning Laws Will Decimate Clare Tourist Accommodation

May 28, 2024 11:44 - 5 minutes - 4.94 MB

It's feared new planning laws that have come into effect could decimate a vital source of Clare's tourist accommodation. The new EU legislation will require all short-term rental units to register and share details with Fáilte Ireland. But the Irish government is requesting that all properties affected, including the 361 self-catering houses and apartments in Clare to apply for special planning permission as well. CEO of the Irish Self Catering Federation Máire Ní Mhurcú believes the cos...

Clare Heritage Landmark To Undergo Major Conservation Programme

May 28, 2024 11:32 - 10 minutes - 9.79 MB

A significant Clare heritage landmark is set to undergo a major conservation programme. Killoo Church and its enclosed graveyard are one of the oldest Diocese of Killaloe and pre dates the well presereved abbeys of Clareabbey and Killone. The project, which gets underway in late July, comes amid multiple concerns regarding the landmark's condition and will include the reinforcement of the church's walls, doorway and general features, the stammer vault within the church and the surrounding...

Major Conservation To Go Ahead At Killoo Church In Clarecastle

May 28, 2024 11:18 - 10 minutes - 9.75 MB

Concerns have been expressed in recent years about the condition of Killoo Church. Killoo Church and the enclosed graveyard, set in peaceful pastureland just off the M18 motorway, is reputed to be one of the oldest in the Diocese of Killaloe, predating the well-preserved abbeys of Clareabbey and Killone. A significant heritage landmark on the outskirts of Clarecastle is to undergo a major conservation programme. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey spoke with Gerard Lynch, the Secreta...

Clarecastle Regatta Set To Take Place This Sunday

May 28, 2024 10:29 - 6 minutes - 6.2 MB

This Sunday, the 2nd of June will see the 2024 Clarecastle Regatta taking place from 2pm at the quay in Clarecastle. To find out more about the upcoming family fun-day event, Alan Morrissey spoke with Committee co-chair, Siobhán Purcell. Picture (c) Clarecastle Regatta via Facebook

Housing And Ennis 2040 Dominates Ennis Local Election Debate

May 28, 2024 09:43 - 1 hour - 140 MB

The issues of social and affordable housing and Ennis 2040 dominated the first 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. The 13 candidates in the Ennis Local Electoral Area have taken part in the first of six debate specials taking place in the Council Chamber at Áras Contae an Chlár over the coming week.

Seanchaí Corner: Episode 10 - The Man And The Barrel

May 28, 2024 09:40 - 7 minutes - 6.8 MB

It 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 man and the barrel.

Information On Local Elections From An Coimisiún Toghcháin

May 28, 2024 08:53 - 10 minutes - 9.79 MB

The Local and European Elections will take place on the 7th of June. No doubt there are some of you out there who have questions in relation to whether you are registered, how to check whether you are, what kind of voter ID you need, how to find your polling station and many more besides. To discuss the upcoming elections and to provide essential voter information, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tim Carey, Head of Electoral Operations with An Coimisiún Toghcháin on Tuesday's Morning Focus. ...

Head Of Clare Garda Division Claims "Significant Work" Underway To Tackle Property Crime

May 28, 2024 06:34 - 6 minutes - 5.85 MB

The head of Clare's Garda Division is assuring the public that "significant work" is underway to bring those responsible for recent burglaries to justice. Property crime remains on the rise in Clare, with figures from yesterday's Clare Joint Policing Committee meeting showing burglary has risen by 31% in the first three months of the year compared to the same period in 2023. The meeting also heard that 144 thefts from shops and 32 thefts from vehicles were recorded by Clare Gardaí between Jan...

Clare Election Candidate Admits "I'm Not Up To Speed" With Local Issues

May 28, 2024 06:22 - 7 minutes - 6.74 MB

A Clare election candidate believes he's not at a disadvantage despite living in another county and admitting he's not up to speed with local issues. Stonemason, Michael Loughrey from Gort is running for the newly formed "Irish People" party in the Ennistymon electoral area. In August, some current members of the party, including Loughrey caused controversy during a protest against a library book in East Clare when they erected a banner on the 12th century monastic tower at Holy Island, whic...

Clare's Cathal Malone After Munster SHC Win Over Tipperary

May 28, 2024 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MB

Clare's Cathal Malone After Munster SHC Win Over Tipperary

Avenue United Captain Ronan Kerin After Ennis Carpets Clare Cup Final Win

May 28, 2024 06:00 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MB

Avenue United Captain Ronan Kerin After Ennis Carpets Clare Cup Final Win

In The Garden - Companion Planting

May 27, 2024 12:21 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

On Monday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrisssey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane’s Garden Centre in Kilcolgan. This week, Tom gave listeners advice on companion planting and helping plants grow together. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or Whatsapp to 086 1800 964.

Doonbeg International Jazz Festival Celebrates 25 Years

May 27, 2024 12:20 - 7 minutes - 6.89 MB

Jazz lovers are advised to make their way to Doonbeg for the June bank holiday weekend. The Doonbeg International Jazz Festival, taking place from the 31st of May to the 3rd of June, will feature 11 bands and 27 performances across four days. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Philippa Siegrist on Monday's Morning Focus. Picture (c) Doonbeg Jazz Festival

Talks Ongoing To Secure Future Of Dealz In Shannon

May 27, 2024 12:16 - 1 minute - 1.13 MB

Hope has been expressed that an agreement can be reached to secure the future of Dealz in Shannon. The discount store is slated for closure on June 18th, with managment confirming in a social media post online that all deliveries have been stopped. Tesco is taking over the unit currently occupied by Dealz in the Shannon Town Shopping Centre and talks have been underway to relocate the discount store to a new unit. A spokesperson for the Shannon Town Shopping centre is reassuring that talk...

Calls For Tailored Supports For Ennis Businesses Impacted By Roadworks

May 27, 2024 12:08 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MB

There are calls for tailored supports to be provided for businesses impacted by ongoing road works in Ennis The €11.5m streetscape and public realm enhancement of the county town is currently in its third phase and will see sections of Parnell Street and O'Connell Street closed to traffic until October 2025. In April, contractor Shareridge LTD recruited a night shift to speed up the High Street phase of the works. Ennis Independent local election candidate Jacek Kwasny (Yad-cek Ka-vosh-n...

Ireland South Candidate Believes Increased Defence Spening Should Be Redirected To Healthcare

May 27, 2024 12:01 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

A European election candidate for this region believes Ireland's annual increase in defence spending should be redirected to healthcare instead. In Budget 2024, the Government allocated over €1.2bn to the defence forces, which was an increase of €21m. Last November, the HSE was forced to extend its recruitment embargo to all grades of nurses and doctors, due to funding shortfalls. Ireland South Independent Candidate Graham De Barra says EU laws must all be enforced to ensure MidWest hosp...

Clare Woman Wins 2024 Image PwC Family Businesswoman Of The Year Award

May 27, 2024 11:25 - 7 minutes - 6.42 MB

Edwina Donnellan, CEO of Centra Ennis, was recently announced as this year’s winner of the Image PwC Family Businesswoman of the Year Award. To find out more about her success and the PwC Family Businesswoman of the Year, Alan Morrissey was joined by Edwina on Monday's Morning Focus.

Legal Advice: Farming And Succession Retirement Or Senior To Junior – What to Plan For

May 27, 2024 11:17 - 9 minutes - 8.24 MB

On Monday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke to Avril Collentine of Cahir & Co. Solicitors, Ennis in our weekly legal slot. This week, Avril provided advice on Succession & Wills and Implementing a Farm Transfer.

Bernard Casey Coming To Killaloe

May 27, 2024 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

Comedian Bernard Casey will be making his way to Clare later this week. The Kerry native, whose online comedy videos have over 15 million views and have garnered him over 130,000 social media followers, will be appearing at the Killaloe Hotel & Spa on Friday May 31st. To find ourt more ahead of the show, Alan Morrissey was joined by Comedian, Bernard Casey on Monday's Morning Focus. Picture (c) Bernard Casey via Eventbrite

Temple Gate Sculpture To Mark 50th Anniversary Of Fleadh Nua

May 27, 2024 10:41 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MB

Michael McTigue, the man behind a new sculpture in the Temple Gate Courtyard, has installed a new piece of art to mark the 50th anniversary of Fleadh Nua in Ennis. To find out more, Alan Morrissey spoke with sculptor, Michael McTigue on Monday's Morning Focus.

Questions Raised Over Future Of Barrington’s Hospital

May 27, 2024 08:56 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

Questions are being raised over the future of Barrington’s Hospital. The Government had been called upon to acquire Barrington’s Hospital for use as a second A&E in the Mid-West, as a way to alleviate pressure on University Hospital Limerick, following a motion brought by Councillor Clare Colleran-Molloy, Councillor Shane Talty, and Councillor Alan O'Callaghan. The 53-bed facility, located on George's Quay in Limerick City, is on sale with a guide price of €12.5m. To find out more, on Monda...

"Major Accident" Feared If Traffic Calming Isn't Implemented In Sixmilebridge

May 27, 2024 06:43 - 2 minutes - 2.26 MB

Sixmilebridge residents are reportedly living in fear of a "major accident" due to the lack of traffic calming in the south-east Clare village. This month's meeting of the Shannon Municipal District has heard a call from Independent Councillor PJ Ryan for traffic control measures to be implemented at the lower square in Sixmilebridge, due to the volume of traffic having increased "drastically" in recent years. The original wording of Councillor Ryan's motion suggested traffic lights or a mini...

Claims Lack Of Amenities Impacting Well-Being Of Ennis Youth

May 27, 2024 06:39 - 5 minutes - 4.9 MB

It's claimed a major lack of youth amenities has led to a decline in mental health and increase in anti-social behaviour in Ennis. According to Pobal's deprivation index, over 400 young people in the town are growing up in a very disadvantaged area. The analysis also showed that amongst this group, 23% are unemployed and only 14% are attending third-level education. Ennis Independent local election candidate, Ruairí Keenan says services urgently need to be provided to improve opportunities fo...

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