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00:07:25

Clare MEP To Play Key Role In Banning Nudification...

Clare FM ·

2026/01/16

Clare's MEP is to play a key role in efforts to ban nudificiation apps at an EU level. Independent MEP Michael McNamara, has taken up the position of Lead Negotiator for the EU's AI Act Revision with the duties of overseeing the European Commission’s legislative package amending key elements of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act. Central to the amendment of the act is a proposal for the ban of nudification apps, with Grok's sexual image generation setting now blocked in Ireland. The Scariff native

00:01:54

Push For All Parts Of Clare To Be Eligible For...

Clare FM ·

2026/01/16

There's a push for all parts of Clare to be eligible for affordable housing as the housing crisis is said to have reached "absolutely everywhere" in the county. Ennis and Shannon are currently the only two areas where applications can be made under the affordable purchase scheme. Clare County Council says the Department of Housing has indicated that local authorities will be required to assess housing need demand to inform the next housing delivery action plan and that the Council expects "the

00:08:31

Eirfoyl: Japanese Band Fronted By Clare Native

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2026/01/15

On Wednesday’s Morning Focus, you heard a conversation with Bobby McMahon, the Mountshannon native who currently lives in Japan. Bobby is the frontman for the Eirfoyl, a Japanese band, although they more closely resemble a miniature, musical version of the United Nations! Eirfoyl are releasing their debut album this Friday the 16th of January. Alan Morrissey, on Thursday's Morning Focus had a chat with Eirfoyl: Bobby McMahon, American guitarist Jim Lewis, drummer Edwin Huits from the

00:10:12

Mel Mercier On New Album ‘First Conviction’

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2026/01/15

On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke with Mel Mercier — Tony-nominated, multi-award-winning composer, sound designer and director of the Irish Gamelan Orchestra, MÓNCKK new music ensemble and PULSUS, Ireland’s first traditional percussion ensemble. His new album First Conviction, released tomorrow (Friday, 16th January), features his powerful soundtrack for the RTÉ podcast and TV documentary of the same name, performed by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra alongside an international line-up

00:13:06

Kilrush Business To Close Its Doors For The Final...

Clare FM ·

2026/01/15

On Thursday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey, we spoke with Dawn Bennett, owner of Cocolemon in Kilrush, who recently shared the difficult news that the much-loved local business will be closing its doors next month (10th of February) after six years at the heart of the community. Cocolemon has been a place of friendship, fun and familiar faces for so many in Kilrush and beyond, and this morning Dawn spoke about the journey, the memories, and what this goodbye means for her, her team and the

00:15:43

Clare Women In Business - Laetitia Sorohan - Episode 36

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2026/01/15

On this week's episode of Clare Women In Business, Pat Flynn chats with Laetitia Sorohan, a jewellery designer and founder of Naiiad Contemporary Designer Jewellery. Clare Women in Business is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.

00:11:32

One Million Daily Visits From Ireland To Illegal...

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2026/01/15

New data has revealed that more than one million visits are being made from Ireland every day to illegal streaming websites — highlighting just how widespread piracy and so-called ‘dodgy boxes’ have become. To unpack what’s driving this trend and what it means for consumers and businesses, Alan Morrissey had an interesting chat with Pat Clarke Browne, Technology Expert with Munster Business in Shannon on Thursday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Zeshi89 from pixabay via Canva

00:09:21

Golf Ireland Unveils Major New Women’s Amateur Circuit

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2026/01/15

Golf Ireland has unveiled a major boost for the women’s amateur game with the launch of a new national championship circuit for 2026 — and it’s a development that couldn’t come at a better time. Joining Alan Morrissey on Thursday's Morning Focus was Ennis native and Lahinch member Aideen Walsh, the 2025 Bridgestone Women’s Order of Merit winner, to get her reaction to the new North, South, East and West of Ireland Women’s Championships and what it means for the future of the game. Photo (c)

00:25:44

School Hot Meals Concerns

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2026/01/15

A Government scheme providing hot meals to primary school children is being praised for tackling food poverty — but serious concerns are now being raised about how it’s being run. An Oireachtas committee has heard that the programme may not be sustainable, with principals warning of heavy administrative burdens, food quality issues and rising waste. Clare FM’s Sean Lyons has been speaking about this with Meelick Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe, Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Education and

00:07:47

Road Safety Concerns In Shannon

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2026/01/15

Concerns are growing over road safety along the stretch from Senan’s rugby pitch to the Camogie roundabout in Shannon, with residents warning that speeding, illegal parking and the lack of footpaths are putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The road serves multiple sports facilities and nearby housing estates, and locals say traffic volumes and dangerous behaviour have increased significantly in recent years. On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke with Sinn Fein Shannon MD

00:04:26

Clare Forester Labels €2 Million In Annual Premiums...

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2026/01/15

A Clare forester has described the over €2 million issued to forest owners in Clare as "pitiful". The payment has been issued under the annual income tax free forestry premium payments related to 4,840 hecatares of land across the county. In total, €23.5m has been paid out by the Government to more than 6,500 forest owners across the country. Darragh-based forester and former Ennis councillor, Brian Meaney, says in comparison to those received by beef and dairy farmers, the grants are

00:17:44

Rules Over Short-Term Lets Could Have An Impact For...

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2026/01/15

New rules governing short-term lets are set to come into force ahead of the 2026 tourist season, with major implications for Airbnb hosts right across Clare. With Rent Pressure Zones now nationwide and new planning and registration requirements on the way, there’s growing uncertainty for people renting out short-term accommodation. Joining Alan Morrissey on Thursday's Morning Focus to discuss the impact of this was Lahinch Fine Gael councillor Bill Slattery, who’s raised the issue at Clare

00:09:25

Business Highlights Moran's Car Park Refuse Issue

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2026/01/15

A long-running refuse problem in one of Ennis’s busiest public car parks has left a local business at breaking point. Laura Cahir of An Binsin Luachra Boutique says she’s been raising concerns with Clare County Council for over two years about persistent waste and poor standards at Moran’s Car Park, with no action taken. Alan Morrissey has been speaking with Laura on Wednesday's Morning Focus. During their chat she explains the situation and why she feels going public is the only option left

00:04:54

Council Announces Intention To Permanently...

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2026/01/15

Clare County Council has announced its intention to introduce permanent partial pedestrianisation on Ennis's main thoroughfare. The local authority is submitting a proposal under Section 38 of the Roads Act to keep O'Connell Street pedestrian-only from March 2nd with the exception of the period of 6am to 11am when vehicular access will be allowed to facilitate business deliveries and refuse collection. It follows a survey which ran from December 8th to January 4th, with almost 90% of respondents

00:06:38

Spanish Point Mentor Eimear Considine On Munster LGFA...

Clare FM ·

2026/01/15

Spanish Point Mentor Eimear Considine On Munster LGFA PPS Senior A Semi Final

00:53:21

Beyond Belief - Sunday 11th January 2026

Clare FM ·

2026/01/14

Fr Brendasn Quinlivan presents this Sunday's Beyond Belief which is a Heart to Heart with Fr. Liam McCarthy OFM from the friary in Ennis. He shares reflections on his life, vocation and ministry for over 70 years as a Franciscan as well as choosing some pieces of music special to him,

00:15:00

Sunday Prayer - Sunday 11th January 2026

Clare FM ·

2026/01/14

Fr Brendan Quinlivan presents our Sunday Prayer for Sunday 11th January 2026 the Baptism of the Lord.

00:15:00

Sunday Prayer - Sunday 11th January 2026

Clare FM ·

2026/01/14

Fr Brendan Quinlivan presents our Sunday Prayer for Sunday 11th January 2026. the Baptism of the Lord.

00:04:50

Fears Judicial Reviews Could Delay Development Of New...

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2026/01/14

It's feared the development of a new hospital in Ennis could be hamstrung by objections, unless a proposed reform of the planning system comes to pass.Ennis Municipal District has confirmed it's working with Clare County Council to identity sites suited to accommodate a new hospital in the county town. There was much excitement when the Health Minister committed to progressing all three recommendations of HIQA's review of emergency care capacity in the Midwest in the tail end of last year. Since

00:04:42

Council Urged To Submit "Ambitious Plans" To Ensure...

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2026/01/14

Clare County Council is being urged to submit "ambitious plans" to ensure communities along the Shannon Estuary see the benefit of a major infrastructural project. Gas Networks Ireland confirmed in November that Cahiracon in Kildysart will be the location of Ireland’s first strategic gas emergency reserve which will act as a backup to the country’s gas supply. It’s expected the development will create 300 to 400 jobs during construction as well as 40 to 50 each year when operational. Quilty

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