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Pedestrian Crossing To Be Considered At Busy North Clare Thoroughfare
May 26, 2024 09:39 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MBIt's claimed pedestrian access is urgently needed at a popular North Clare thoroughfare in order to ensure public safety. It comes amid local concern over the high volume of motorists entering Corofin village, while cyclists, walkers and often parents with buggies have to navigate the roadway. The local authority's road's design team has confirmed it will commence the process of a pedestrian crossing on Main Street, though the cessation of on-street parking would be required to facilitate p...
Pressure Put On Council To Maintain Tuamgraney To Killaloe Footpath
May 26, 2024 09:30 - 4 minutes - 3.77 MBPressure is mounting on Clare County Council to stay on top of the maintenance of a prominent footpath in the east of the county. Following criticism of the local authority for "neglecting" the hedges along the Tuamgraney to Killaloe road last summer, it's been confirmed maintenance works will take place this year between June 24th and July 5th inclusive. The operation will involve minor drainage works and trimming of existing hedges along the route. Whitegate Fine Gael Councillor Pat Burk...
Sunday Prayer - Sunday 26th May 2024
May 25, 2024 19:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBFr Gerry leads our Sunday Prayer on 26th May 2024 as we celebrate the Feast of the Trinity.
Delta Return To Bring 46,000 New Passengers To Shannon
May 25, 2024 15:58 - 2 minutes - 2.45 MBConfidence is being expressed that the long awaited return of Delta airline's to Shannon Airport will bring a major economic boost to the MidWest region. It's after the US airline's first flight from Shannon in five years took to the skies this afternoon as Clare FM's Daragh Dolan Reports
Delta Return To Bring 46,000 New Passengers To Shannon
May 25, 2024 12:35 - 4 minutes - 4.3 MBThe first Delta airlines flight out of Shannon in five years has taken to the skies this lunchtime. The US Airline has commenced its non-stop service from Shannon to New York JFK this lunchtime , which is expected to bring an additional 46,000 passengers through the Clare base each year. The boost has been partly enabled by Boeing’s decision to use a 767 Max aircraft, providing over 200 additional weekly seats. Shannon Airport CEO Mary Considine is confident Delta’s return can be the catal...
Uisce Éireann Urged To Encourage Developers To Build In Killaloe Region
May 25, 2024 09:25 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MBUisce Éireann is being urged to encourage developers to build homes in East Clare once the proper infrastructure is in place. Works began last year to deliver upgrades to the Ballina Wastewater Treatment Plant, which is expected to serve a population equivalent of 8,000 once completed. There are 68 households on the social housing list in Killaloe at present and the lack of adequate wastewater infrastructure is a key reason for the lack of development in the area in recent years. With work...
Claims People With Disabilities In North Clare Living In "Dark Ages"
May 25, 2024 09:16 - 4 minutes - 4.23 MBIt's claimed people with disabilities in North Clare are living in the dark ages when it comes to public transport. According to Census 2022, 7% of people in the Ennistymon Electoral Area are living with a disability to a great extent. While 43% of people living in North Clare, claim to never use public transport, which is the lowest participation rate countywide. Ennistymon Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor O'Sullivan says services for people with disabilities in rural areas are vi...
Beyond Belief - Sunday 26th May 2024
May 25, 2024 09:00 - 59 minutes - 137 MBStephen Fletcher presents Beyond Belief this Sunday and has an interview with Dr Rita Kelly who is responsible for encouraging and promoting the use of the Irish language in worship throughout the Church of Ireland; North and South. He also speaks to Peter Whyte who has been the organist in the Birr group of parishes for over 40 years and is also a composer of church music. And we will hear his some of his music. Revd Canon Alex Morahan is preparing to jump out of a light aircraft at 10,000 ...
Clare FM Sideline View Friday May 24th
May 24, 2024 18:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBComing up on the show, we will be looking ahead to one of the biggest sporting events of the year in the county, as Avenue United & Newmarket Celtic face off in the Ennis Carpets Clare Cup final. We will also be previewing Clare's final round tie in the Munster senior hurling championship and we have a special feature on Clare camogie who are both marking their 90th birthday and preparing for the opening game of the 2024 championship
Clare Senator Accuses Health Minister Of Delay Tactics On MidWest ED Review
May 24, 2024 12:12 - 9 minutes - 8.58 MBA Clare government Senator has accused the Health Minister of using delay tactics to postpone HIQA's review to determine the need for a second emergency department in the region. It's after the MidWest Hospital Campaign's request to reopen A&Es at Ennis, Nenagh and St.John's were heard at the Oireachtas Petitions Committee. 113 admitted patients were left waiting for beds at University Hospital Limerick this morning, according to the latest figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organis...
Claims Rail Link To Shannon Would Be "Feather In The Cap" Of Town
May 24, 2024 12:05 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MBIt's been suggested a rail link to Shannon would be a "feather in the cap" of the industrial town. The idea of a Shannon rail link was raised with the National Transport Authority during the recent Limerick Shannon Metropolitian Area Transport Strategy Process, and Clare County Council says it's been in discussion with the NTA on the matter. According to Census 2022, less than 1% of the population of Clare travel to work by train, while over 5,800 people commute to Shannon for employment ea...
Ours To Protect - Sustainability At The Shannon Airport Group - May 24th
May 24, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutes - 9.28 MBThis week on ‘Ours To Protect’, we’ll hear how The Shannon Airport Group is working to embed sustainability into its DNA by ‘greening’ its operations. Pat Flynn has been chatting with the Group's Head of Sustainability Sinéad Murphy.
Village Tour: Episode 15: Labasheeda
May 24, 2024 10:49 - 39 minutes - 36 MBIt is time for the fifteenth episode of our newest feature on Morning Focus, Village Tour, where Alan Morrissey paid a visit to Labasheeda. 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 ...
RETRO Cannonball Comes To Doolin
May 24, 2024 10:48 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MBRetro Cannonball is coming to Doolin for the first time this weekend. The event, which will visit Doolin, will feature 100 classic cars, free family live entertainment, and the unique festival atmosphere that Cannonball is renowned for. Cannonball Ireland 2024 is the official charity partner to the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation and is hoping to raise a sizeable six-figure sum for the foundation through RETRO Cannonball. To find out more, on Friday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was...
Fr Harry Bohan: Best Of Clare Awards Local Hero
May 24, 2024 09:26 - 10 minutes - 9.37 MBThe Best of Clare awards, In Association with Ei Electronics, will be taking place tonight at the Old Ground Hotel. One of the many great awards on offer is for Local Hero. This year’s Local Hero is Fr. Harry Bohan. Harry has achieved so much in his life. He qualified as a sociologist in 1966 which cemented his life-long commitment to the development of Irish society and rural society. A campaigner for Rural Ireland, Harry established the Rural Resource Centre, and in 1998 he set up the Ce...
Study Shows Junior Cycle Reforms Leaving Students Unprepared For Leaving Cert
May 24, 2024 09:26 - 19 minutes - 18 MBMany principals and teachers believe there is a disconnect between the reformed Junior Cycle and more challenging Leaving Cert which is leaving students and teachers underprepared for the demands of the senior cycle. Junior Cycle reforms were aimed at giving students greater ownership of their learning, boosting collaboration among teachers and reducing the emphasis on written exams. While the research findings show there is support for the aims of the reforms, there are concerns among prin...
Health Minister Insists HSE Embargo Not Affecting Overcrowding At UHL
May 24, 2024 06:26 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MBThe Health Minister says the HSE's recruitment embargo is not responsible for poor patient outcomes at University Hospital Limerick. The comments were made during a sitting of the Oireachtas Petitions Committee yesterday, which discussed the MidWest Hospital Campaign's request for the reopening of Accident & Emergency departments at Ennis, Nenagh and St.Johns. So far this week, the INMO has recorded 445 patients on trolleys at UHL, which is 78% higher than the next busiest facility over this ...
Minister Says Council Must Provide Clarity On €13m Ennis Francis Street Housing Plans
May 24, 2024 06:24 - 1 minute - 1.12 MBThe Housing Minister is urging Clare County Council to provide clarity on the delivery of the €13m Francis Street Housing Scheme. 39 affordable homes were set to be delivered there by 2025, with the existing houses on the site being demolished as part of enabling works in early March. A judicial review was launched shortly after though and this week Ennis Municipal District Director of Economic Development Carmel Kirby stated it would be " at least 3 years before shovels are in the ground." R...
Renewed Concerns Over Ennis Post Office Field Plans
May 23, 2024 12:40 - 1 minute - 1.63 MBAt the Post Office Field, the Ennis 2040 DAC is planning to build an elevated boardwalk over the River Fergus. It's claimed the development will provide the equivalent of €7m in health benefits, with a study carried by AECOM stating the new place to socialise and exercise will significantly reduce mortality rates and workplace absenteeism. But 'Hands Off Our Post Office Field' member, Bernie O'Gorman believes building there will inevitably harm the ecosystem's unique wildlife.
Plans For Major Investment In "Underperforming Ennis" Met With Heavy Criticism
May 23, 2024 12:33 - 5 minutes - 5.49 MBPlans for unprecedented investment in "underperforming Ennis" have once again been met with sharp criticism from local protest groups, despite new assurances from the local authority. It follows a briefing from the Ennis 2040 board at Áras Chontae An Chláir yesterday, which heard the town is falling well behind the likes of Castlebar, Athlone and Tralee.
Taste of the Week - Creamy Mushroom Spicy Penne
May 23, 2024 12:29 - 9 minutes - 8.41 MBOn this week’s episode of Taste Of The Week, Alan Morrissey welcomed Jacques Brennan to the show. Jacques is the owner of the Vegan Factory and Shop in O’Briensbridge and is also the author of Hungry Soul. This week, Jacques prepared Creamy Mushroom Spicy Penne.
Tiktok Star Eoin Reardon In Bunratty
May 23, 2024 12:27 - 7 minutes - 6.93 MBEoin Reardon, a carpenter from West Cork, has amassed over two million followers on the social media channel TikTok, showing people traditional Irish woodworking and sharing his love of the craft with his many, many followers! To find out more about the craft and his online TikTok journey, Alan Morrissey spoke with Eoin on Thursday's Morning Focus.
Parenthood In Focus: Managing School Holidays
May 23, 2024 12:26 - 10 minutes - 9.91 MBOn Thursday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Petrina O’Halloran for Parenthood in Focus. Petrina is the founder of Mama’s Boobie Box, mum blogger and writer for online magazine Boobingit.com. This week, Petrina talked about how to manage school holidays.
50th Anniversary Of LC Students From St Flannan’s College
May 23, 2024 12:16 - 8 minutes - 7.47 MBA very big occasion is coming up soon for St. Flannan’s College, and particularly some of its former pupils. The occasion in question is the 50th anniversary of those students who sat their Leaving Cert at St. Flannan’s in 1974. To take a trip down memory lane, and find out details on the planned reunion for those students, Alan Morrissey was joined by members of the organising committee, Pat Breen and Pat Daly. Picture (c) St Flannan's via Facebook
Clare-Based Sadaka Chair Believes It'll Soon Be Impossible For Ireland To Have Links With Israel
May 23, 2024 12:09 - 19 minutes - 18 MBThe Clare-based Chair of Sadaka, the Ireland-Palestine Alliance, believes it'll soon be "political or logically" impossible for Ireland to have any dealings with Israel. The comments come as the Taoiseach has told the President of the Palestinian Authority that Ireland's decision to recognise the Palestinian state was to keep hopes for a two-state solution alive. Following the announcement that Ireland, Spain and Norway will formally recognise the state of Palestine next Tuesday May 28th, I...
Shannon To New York Daily Service To Resume This Weekend
May 23, 2024 12:04 - 6 minutes - 6.29 MBA daily non-stop service linking Shannon to New York will return to the skies this weekend for the first time in five years. Delta Airlines, will resume its direct route to JFK Airport at 12.50pm on Saturday and will be the only operator in Ireland providing such a service. A Boeing 767 aircraft will be deployed for the route, meaning there will be space for 3,024 passengers to travel between Shannon and New York each week. Delta Senior Vice President for Europe, Middle East, Africa and ...
Calls For Expanded Social Housing Delivery In West Clare
May 23, 2024 12:00 - 9 minutes - 9.02 MBThere are calls for more new social housing schemes to be spread throughout West Clare as a matter of urgency. It comes as over 400 households in the region are awaiting an offer of social housing from the local authority. There are currently plans to construct 17 social honmes in Kilrush by 2025, with a further 61 units due to come on stream between Kilkee, Doonbeg and Kilrush during 2026. Quilty based Fianna Fáil local election candidate Michael Shannon believes these developments are n...
50th Anniversary For Former St. Flannans College Leaving Cert Students
May 23, 2024 11:52 - 8 minutes - 7.47 MBFormer pupils from St. Flannans College have a momentous occasion edging closer on their calenders. Its the 50th anniversary of those students who sat their leaving cert at the Ennis based school in 1974. The planned reunion is set to take place at St. Flannan's College on Friday night where the former students will take a nostalgic tour through the college re-living some old memories. Member of the organising committee Pat Breen says, it will be very nostalgic for former students to see t...
Charity Cycle Passing Through Clare
May 23, 2024 11:36 - 9 minutes - 8.38 MBOn Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Fiona Duffy and Barry Duffy, the co-organisers involved with a charity cycle taking place this Sunday, the 26th of May. Participants will cycle over 900km, with all proceeds going to four different charities. You can find the GoFundme link here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/amanda-boylan-nee-duffy Picture (c) by Solovyova from Getty Images Pro via Canva
Ireland To Recognise The State Of Palestine
May 23, 2024 11:05 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBIreland will formally recognise Palestine as an independent state from the 28th of May. The Taoiseach, Simon Harris says it's important Ireland is on the right side of history. He noted how important independence was to Ireland and wants to extend this to Palestine in its darkest hour. However, Israel’s reaction was quick, with its foreign minister immediately announcing it is recalling its ambassador to Ireland – claiming the announcement sends a message that terrorism pays. To discuss th...
Clare Women In Business - Joanne Burke - Episode 18
May 23, 2024 10:55 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBOn ‘Clare Women in Business ‘ this week, Pat Flynn meets retired nurse and Nordic Walking instructor Joanne Burke.
Council Insists Every Effort Will Be Made To Replace Parking Lost To Ennis 2040
May 23, 2024 06:29 - 10 minutes - 9.74 MBClare County Council insists all efforts will be made to replace any parking lost to developments under the Ennis 2040 strategy. It's after a heated meeting at Áras Chontae An Chláir yesterday, in which the Ennis 2040 DAC stated the Abbey Street project could create 141 permanent jobs and would be profit making within seven years of completion. According to the local authority, the Abbey Street building, which would remove 128 parking spaces, will be tailor made for the market demand of a mod...
Almost 3,000 Patients Waiting More Than 18 Months For MRI Scan At UHL
May 23, 2024 06:27 - 5 minutes - 5.4 MBThe UL Hospitals Group is being urged to outsource MRI scans to the private sector in the MidWest in order to alleviate chronic waiting lists. New HSE figures show that 6,720 patients are currently on a waiting list for an MRI scan at University Hospital Limerick, with 44% waiting longer than 18 months. Works to extend the Radiology Department at UHL to add a third MRI machine are currently underway, but are not expected to be completed until 2026. HSE Regional Health Forum West member Lahinc...
Calls For Expansion Of MidWest Services For Older People Amid ED Death Count
May 22, 2024 11:48 - 5 minutes - 4.74 MBFear has been expressed the number of patient deaths will grow at University Hospital Limerick without an urgent enhancement of services at Ennis General. New HSE figures show that 239 patients have died in the Emergency Department at UHL since 2019, which is more 22% above that of the next busiest facility on the Western Seaboard, Galway University Hospital. Earlier this week, HSE MidWest Regional Executive Officer Sandra Broderick told the local authority, that the Community Healthcare Or...
Claims Clare Middle Income Earners Failed By Lack Of Affordable Housing
May 22, 2024 11:44 - 5 minutes - 5.39 MBA member of Clare County Council's housing committee claims government policy has failed middle income earners in this county. It follows an independent report from the housing commission which estimates that 56,000 homes need to built from next year until 2034 in order address existing deficits and meet future demand. Last month, construction commenced on 188 new one-off houses in Clare, which is the highest total here since records began in 2014. Clarecastle Sinn Féin local election cand...
Shannon Shopkeeper Claims Litter Problem Has Become Unmanageable
May 22, 2024 11:39 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBA Shannon shopkeeper has hit out over litter levels in the area, describing the situation as "unmanageable". Fresh calls are being made for additional bins to be provided in the town, amid complaints of consistent and widespread littering. Shannon is the latest community in Clare where littering, illegal dumping and fly tipping are being reported. The Drumgeely area, which consists of houses, apartments, as well as a number of businesses, is currently benefitting from improvement works as ...
Clare Businesses Hopeful Of National Success For Efforts To Help Drug Users
May 22, 2024 11:35 - 8 minutes - 7.7 MBA Clare business is hoping to claim a prestigious national accolade for its efforts to help people suffering from drug addiction. Ennis based Atlantic Clinical Packaging will be representing the county in the finals of the National Enterprise Awards at the Mansion House in Dublin tomorrow evening. The company specialises in one-use harm reduction products which will help drug users to avoid illnesses such as HIV and Hepatitis. Michael Considine, Managing Director of Atlantic Clinical Packa...
Sports In Focus: Episode 11 - Clare Camogie’s 90th Anniversary
May 22, 2024 11:01 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB2024 is the year that sees Clare Camogie celebrate its 90th anniversary, with a programme of events planned for the coming months to mark that milestone. This weekend sees Clare begin the All-Ireland senior championship with a home tie against Down in Cusack Park, and ahead of that, Clare FM's Derrick Lynch was joined by a host of guests to reflect on the journey Clare Camogie has been on, and where it plans to go.
Seanchaí Corner: Episode 9 - The Priest’s Strange Encounter With The Black Dog
May 22, 2024 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.37 MBIt is time to bring you another weird and wonderful tale, which means it is time for another edition of Seanchaí Corner. Seanchaí Corner sees the renowned author, storyteller, lecturer, and broadcaster Eddie Lenihan regaling us with a memorable story from his extensive collection of old Irish tales and fables. In our latest installment of Seanchaí Corner, Eddie Lenihan brings us a strange tale about the priest and his encounter with the black dog.
Connecting Communities Expo: Showcasing The Best Of Clare Communities
May 22, 2024 09:11 - 6 minutes - 5.94 MBThe Woodstock Hotel will be the venue for the Connecting Communities Expo taking place this Thursday, the 23rd May from 4pm – 7pm. The Expo offers attendees a unique opportunity to discover how they can make a difference in their communities through volunteering. To find out more, on Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Sarah Ferrigan, from Clare PPN and Agnes O’Shaughnessy, Assistant to the CEO at Clare Local Development Company.
Consistent & Widespread Littering In Shannon
May 22, 2024 09:08 - 17 minutes - 16 MBLittering, illegal dumping, and fly tipping are issues that seem to persist in parts of Clare and in Shannon, which has proven to be both a consistent and widespread problem. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey spoke with Cllr. Donna McGettigan, Cathaoirleach of Shannon, MD and Sinn Fein Local Election Candidate. Alan was also joined by Keith McNamara, an Independent Local Election Candidate, and Sean Moran, Owner of Daybreak in Drumgeely.
Clare TD Says Ireland Shouldn't Turn Its Nose To Any Type Of Housing
May 22, 2024 06:17 - 8 minutes - 7.84 MBA Clare TD is arguing Ireland can't afford to turn its nose to any type of housing following a damning report by the Housing Commission. The expert body, which was established by the Housing Minister to examine housing issues, has submitted its report which calls for a "radical strategic reset of housing policy" to the Department. Based on population growth projections, the report indicates an annual average of 23,500 homes would have to be delivered between 2025 to 2034 to address the housin...
Ennis Councillors Urged To Stop "Grandstanding And Name-Calling" Regarding Ennis 2040
May 22, 2024 06:15 - 5 minutes - 5.28 MBElected representatives in Ennis are being called on to stop "grandstanding and name-calling" and instead focus on working for the town's future. The comments from local election candidate Hillary Tonge come ahead of Ennis 2040 DAC's presentation to Clare County Council, which was due to take place last week, but has been deferred to this afternoon. Ennis Municipal District is currently divided on the issue of the Ennis 2040 developments, with Councillors Mary Howard, Clare Colleran-Molloy an...
Travel Tails With Fergal – Seville
May 21, 2024 13:37 - 16 minutes - 15.2 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 Andalusia and locations that are worth a visit in Córdoba and Seville.
Soundscapes & Seascapes: Fuaimdreacha & Muirdreacha
May 21, 2024 13:31 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBSpanish Point will be the location for what is being described as a “series of special immersive, sensory & bilingual experiences by the sea” this coming weekend. Soundscapes and Seascapes, which takes place from Friday to Sunday, will allow participants to connect to our sense of place through our connection to the landscape and weaving in the Irish language. To find out more about what will be happening, Alan Morrissey was joined by the organiser, Sionnáin Michelle Shannon, on Tuesday's M...
14 Complaints Made Over Public Services For Clare Children Last Year
May 21, 2024 12:10 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MBIt's claimed a state acceptance of poverty is leading to detrimental outcomes for disadvantaged children in Clare. It comes as the Ombudsman for Children's report for 2023, shows 14 complaints were made over public services for children in this county, with almost 1,800 complaints lodged nationwide. 46% of complaints related to TUSLA or health services, 40% involved education with issues such as bullying and access to school transport arising, while 7% related to local authority housing. C...
Human Rights Professor Expects Decision To Seek Arrest Of Israeli Leaders To Have Consequences
May 21, 2024 12:08 - 8 minutes - 8 MBAn academic in this region expects the issuing of arrest warrants for Israeli Government figures to have significant political and legal consequences. Joe Biden has described the ICC Chief Prosecutor's decision to seek arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant, as well as senior Hamas leaders, as "outrageous" and claims there's "no equivalence" between the actions of Israel and Hamas. Tánaiste Micheál Martin say it's not appropriate f...
Fine Issued After Boxer Troubles Visitors To West Clare Beach
May 21, 2024 12:01 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBClare's Dog Warden is issuing a renewed warning after an incident involving visitors to a popular West Clare beach. On Sunday, a boxer dog at Doughmore Beach in Doonbeg was judged to have posed a danger while a group of photographers and family with young children were on the beach. A €300 fine was subsequently issued to the owners under the Control of Dogs Act. Clare County Dog Warden Frankie Coote says people need to be aware of the potential public safety risks of their dogs.
Scariff Public Library To Be Renamed After "Literary Giant" Edna O'Brien This Evening
May 21, 2024 11:59 - 4 minutes - 4.33 MBA Clare-born writer is set to have her legacy secured in this county with the renaming of a library in her honour this evening. An event taking place later on will officially mark the renaming of Scariff Public Library to the Edna O'Brien Library, following a unanimous decision by East Clare local representatives earlier this year. Born in Tuamgraney on December 15th 1930, Edna O'Brien has long been considered one of Ireland's most gifted, groundbreaking and provocative creative figures. B...
Educational Advice - Why Teaching Is A Great Career
May 21, 2024 09:34 - 18 minutes - 16.7 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 the benefits of being a teacher and gave advice to those seeking a career in teaching.