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00:10:19

Candlelight Concert In Ennis With Award-Winning Soprano

Clare FM ·

2025/10/22

An award-winning soprano with Clare connections is returning to Ennis next month for a special Candlelight Concert at St. Columba’s Church. Eve Stafford, President of Network Ireland Limerick, will perform on Saturday, the 8th of November alongside acclaimed Clare composer Fiona Linnane on piano. Alan Morrissey was delighted to be joined by Eve on Wednesday's Morning Focus.

00:02:10

Ar An Lá Seo - 22-10-2025

Clare FM ·

2025/10/22

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 22ú lá de mí Dheireadh Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1980 bhí triúir fear sa chúirt ar triail do dhúnmharú de Gharda I Ros Comáin. I 1993 tháinig sé amach go mbeadh an plean forbairt don rialtas leis an chostas 20 billiúin punt, laghdaithe go 16 billiúin punt I 6 bhliain. I 1980 tháinig sé amach gur cheannaigh sreang ollmhargaí Quinsworth an t-ionad siopadóireachta in Inis. I 1999 tháinig gaineamh ón Sahara agus an Spáinn agus bhí sé

00:09:10

Financial Advice: The Tax Deadline Is Coming – What...

Clare FM ·

2025/10/22

Tommy Corbett from Carey Corbett Financial Solutions was back for Clare FM's Financial Advice slot. On Wednesday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey, Tommy informed us on what the tax deadline means for people.

00:17:00

Traditional Greats: Russell Brothers Part 3

Clare FM ·

2025/10/22

We’re continuing our brand-new feature on Morning Focus, which will also broadcast each evening on The West Wind. In the third episode of “Traditional Greats”, Therese pays tribute to Micho Russell of the Russell Brothers, which features Charles Monod and Diarmuid De Faoite.

00:06:45

3,000 Homeowners Eligible For Warmer Homes Scheme

Clare FM ·

2025/10/22

A campaign is underway in County Clare to encourage and support eligible homeowners to apply for fully funded upgrades under the Warmer Homes Scheme (WHS). Across Clare, around 3,000 homeowners are eligible for a fully funded energy upgrade through the SEAI’s Warmer Homes Scheme, but many people who qualify aren’t yet aware of it or haven’t applied. To share more, Bridget Ginnity, member of Ennis Sustainable Energy Community joined Alan Morrissey on Wednesday's Morning Focus.

00:13:06

Clare Water Rescuers Honoured At National Awards

Clare FM ·

2025/10/22

53 lives were saved from drowning thanks to the swift and selfless actions of rescuers who have been recognised at Water Safety Ireland’s National Annual Awards. The ceremony, which took place on Tuesday, honoured 73 individuals, including a number from Clare, whose bravery prevented water tragedies across Ireland and abroad. On Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey chatted to Oisín McGrath; one of the deserving Clare recipients. Alan Morrissey was also joined live on the line by Keith

00:15:41

“War On Dereliction” Has Been Declared By Housing...

Clare FM ·

2025/10/22

Minister James Brown, who has defined it as “unacceptable in a housing crisis”, has brought a memo to Government on Compulsory Purchase Orders at local Council level. Minister Brown’s declaration of war on dereliction follows a warning to Local Authorities from Junior Housing Minister John Cummins that “inconsistency” in tackling vacancy and dereliction is “undermining national efforts”, as he accused some councils of being “too slow to take decisive action”. To delve into this in more detail,

00:06:44

Cathaoirleach Of West Clare MD Expects Ennistymon To...

Clare FM ·

2025/10/22

The Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal District believes an outer relief road will be needed in Ennistymon within the next decade. It comes as the High Court has dismissed an application for leave to bring a judicial review challenge against the Compulsory Purchase Order for an inner relief road in the North Clare town. The project has been in the works since 2010 and is intended to alleviate long-standing traffic congestion at Blake's Corner. Fine Gael Councillor Bill Slattery previously

00:02:13

Clare Senator Calls For "Stress Test" Of State Sports...

Clare FM ·

2025/10/22

Clare's senator is calling for a "stress test" of State sports funding structures to ensure people with disabilities aren't being excluded. Senator Martin Conway has once again requested a debate in Seanad Éireann on the steps being taken to include all willing participants in sport. The primary means of providing Government funding to sport and community organisations is the Community Sports Facilities Fund - the aim of which is "to foster an integrated and planned approach to the development of

00:02:15

Ar An Lá Seo - 21-10-2025

Clare FM ·

2025/10/21

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 21ú lá de mí Dheireadh Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1977 tháinig sé amach gur chaill nach mór 400 duine a bpost a raibh ag obair I Roches Stores I mBaile Átha Cliath agus dúradh go mbeadh an siopa chun dúnadh de bharr stailc de 100 duine eile a bhí ag obair ann. I 1988 bhí laethanta saoire do na meánscoil chun a bheith laghdaithe agus bhí siad chun féachaint orthu I comhráite idir an rialtas agus na múinteoirí. I 1977 tháinig sé amach

00:05:23

Irish Whale And Dolphin Group Wins Good Causes Award...

Clare FM ·

2025/10/21

Last week on Morning Focus, the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group spoke about them being chosen as National Finalists in this year’s National Lottery Good Causes Awards. The Kilrush based group, Ireland’s leading cetacean conservation charity dedicated to the protection, research, and welfare of whales, dolphins, and porpoises, were shortlisted in the Heritage category. The great news for the Group is that they ended up winning their category! Alan Morrissey was joined by Gemma O'Connor,

00:13:04

Traditional Greats: Russell Brothers Part 2

Clare FM ·

2025/10/21

We’re continuing our brand-new feature on Morning Focus, which will also broadcast each evening on The West Wind. In this episode of “Traditional Greats”, Therese pays tribute to Gussie Russell of the Russell Brothers, which features Charles Monod.

00:10:26

Burren Winterage Weekend 2025

Clare FM ·

2025/10/21

The ancient farming tradition of Winterage will be celebrated in the Burren this October Bank Holiday weekend, 24th to 26th October 2025. The weekend will include a packed programme of guided walks, workshops, storytelling, music, the Burren Food Fayre and the iconic Burren Winterage Cattle Drive. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined in-studio by the Head of Burren IFA, Michael Davoren and the host of this year's Winterage Cattle Drive, Frank McCormack. Alan was also joined on the line

00:10:40

Ennis Business Ferns Wellness Set To Close At End Of...

Clare FM ·

2025/10/21

Ferns Wellness, a Family run Health Food Store in Ennis is set to close by the end of October. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined in studio by James Ferns of Ferns Wellness. Picture (c) Ferns Wellness via Facebook

00:18:36

Legal Advice: Family Disputes & Wills

Clare FM ·

2025/10/21

On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Sharon Cahir and Joanne Mitchell of Cahir & Co. Solicitors to discuss family disputes and wills.

00:10:48

MEPs Demand Action To Scrap Clock Changes

Clare FM ·

2025/10/21

Calls are being renewed for seasonal clock changes to be scrapped. The clocks will go back by an hour on Sunday the 26th of October, marking the end of daylight saving. It has kickstarted the debate at the European Parliament on abolishing the practice of moving clocks back and forth every summer and winter. MEPs will question senior EU officials on the issue in Strasbourg this week. On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Ireland South Fianna Fáil MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú and

00:07:08

€1.5 Million Rethink Ireland Fund Set To Transform...

Clare FM ·

2025/10/21

A new three-year €1.5 million fund that will directly impact communities in County Clare has been launched. The Clare Communities Fund is a collaboration between Rethink Ireland, the Michael Guinee Charitable Foundation and the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht (DRCDG) via the Dormant Accounts Fund. On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey discussed this news with Tanja Buwalda, Business Development Director at Rethink Ireland. Photo (c) ReThink Ireland

00:09:13

Brain Tumour Ireland Launches ‘Heads Up’ Campaign For...

Clare FM ·

2025/10/21

This week is National Brain Tumour Awareness Week, October 20th-26th 2025. To mark the week, Brain Tumour Ireland has developed a guide for members of the public on identifying brain tumour symptoms in children and teenagers. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Paediatric Oncologist at CHI Crumlin, Dr Noelle Cullinan. Image (c) braintumourireland.com

00:21:16

Government To Introduce A Domestic Violence Register

Clare FM ·

2025/10/21

Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan will bring draft legislation to cabinet, which will see those convicted of the crime publicly named. Jennie's Law is named in honour of Jennifer Poole, who was murdered by her ex-partner Gavin Murphy in 2021. Jennifer's brother, Jason, has been campaigning for the legislation for years. To discuss this further, Siobhán O’Connor, Manager of Services at Clare Haven and Siobhán O’Leary, Executive Director of Rape Crisis Midwest spoke with Alan Morrissey on

00:07:25

Clare TD "Angered" By Lack Of Action On Defective...

Clare FM ·

2025/10/21

Clare's opposition TD claims she's angered by the government's lack of action on the defective concrete block crisis. It follows a motion put forward in the Dáil by Donegal TD Charles Ward last week calling for the crisis to be declared a national emergency. Over 1,000 properties in the county are believed to be impacted by the defective mineral pyrite, with the maximum payout under the grant currently capped at €462,000. Shannon Sinn Fein Deputy, Donna McGettigan, says it's 'shameful' to see the

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