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00:11:23

Clare Men Earned 26% More On Average Than Clare Women...

Clare FM ·

2025/10/03

A new analysis from the Central Statistics Office shows in one age range, there was a 40% disparity in annual earnings. According to the report, the average Clare person had an income of €48,481 last year, this rises to €54,159 for men and falls to €42,998 for women. To explore this in further detail, Alan Morrissey was joined by Sheila Lynch, Partner Cashin/ Clancy Solicitors on Friday's Morning Focus.

00:14:22

Feakle Woman Walking 56km In Memory Of Late Brother...

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2025/10/03

Carol Daly, who hails from Bodyke and lives in Feakle, is hiking and walking from the top of Diamond Hill in Galway, to the top of Croagh Patrick. Alan Morrissey had a chat with Carol before she set off on her challenge. You can help by donating here: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/CarolDaly Image (c) Feakle GAA via Facebook

00:09:08

Clare Tourism Chair Says No Dublin Cap Will Boost...

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2025/10/03

The Chair of Clare's Tourism Advisory Forum believes the lifting of the Dublin Airport Passenger Cap would not only increase visitor numbers in this county, but also boost Shannon's traffic. It comes as the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation has been calling for budget supports amid a 11% drop in overseas visitors numbers so far this year. The organisation has previously identified that 40% of those flying into Dublin ultimately travel to the Wild Atlantic Way. Co-Owner of Hotel Woodstock Seán

00:08:00

Taste Of The Week: Le Cheile's 1st Wrap

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2025/10/02

On Thursday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Danny Lynch, chef at Le Chéile, Barefield. This week, Danny treats us to a casein chicken wrap which he calls 'A Slice of History'.

00:01:44

Ar An Lá Seo - 02-10-2025

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2025/10/02

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 2ú lá de mí Dheireadh Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1978 ghortaíodh buachaill óg aois 4 nuair a bhuail carr é I mBaile Átha Cliath. I 1987 tháinig sé amach go raibh bean ón Afraic Theas mar mháthair ionaid dá gharpháistí agus bhí sí a chead bean sa domhain chun é a dhéanamh ag aois 48. I 1978 bhí forbraíocht tithíochta nua chun a bheith coiscthe I Lahinch agus bhí imní ar dhaoine go mbeadh sé seo chun dul ar aghaidh ar feadh tamall de

00:05:45

Christmas Shoebox Appeal Marks Its 15th Year

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2025/10/02

Schools across Clare are being asked to support children living in poverty around the world by registering for Ireland’s most loved Christmas appeal. Team Hope, the charity that delivers gifts into the hands of children living in poverty across Africa and Eastern Europe, is calling on children and families in the county to get involved in this year’s Christmas Shoebox Appeal. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Donnchadh Kelleher, Principal at Scoil Seanáin Naofa in Clonlara on

00:08:52

Two Local Therapists Marking World Mental Health Day

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2025/10/02

Two local therapists are helping to mark World Mental Health Day in a big way this year. Ann Lynch and Dipu Biswas will be with us on Thursday morning at 10:20 to talk about a full day of free workshops happening at the Chapel Lane Community Counselling & Psychotherapy Centre in Ennis on October 10th. Alan Morrissey was joined live in studio on Thursday's Morning Focus by Ann Lynch and Dipu Biswas.

00:03:46

Nurses And Midwives Union Calls For "Swift, Decisive...

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2025/10/02

The Health Minister is being urged to take "swift and decisive action" in order to provide a safe emergency care environment for patients and staff in the Midwest. Following the release of HIQA's review examining urgent and emergency healthcare services in this region, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has told the Dáil expanding services at University Hospital Limerick or extending the campus are her preferred options. Figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation show 99 people were waiting

00:05:04

Upcoming Burren Exhibition - On Sonorous Seas

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2025/10/02

Mhairi Killin joined Alan Morrissey on Thursday's Morning Focus to chat about the latest Burren Annual Exhibition. This year’s exhibition, On Sonorous Seas, features new work by Mhairi, an artist based in Iona, an island located in the Inner Hebrides, off the west coast of Scotland. On Sonorous Seas focuses on the dwindling population of Hebridean whales in relation to marine military presence in that area. Picture (c) via Instagram @mhairikillin

00:08:51

Sixmilebridge Athlete Led Senior Team At World...

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2025/10/02

Last May, Dee Collins told us about representing Ireland in a somewhat novel athletic event, the Six Nations Mountain Running Championship. The Sixmilebridge athlete finished fifth in her category at the competition in Italy – a great achievement. Dee was on Thursday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey, to chat about leading Ireland’s senior team at the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships. Photo (c) Ennnis Track via facebook

00:12:58

Future Of The Carer’s Support Grant And Further...

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2025/10/02

Family Carers Ireland has said it looks forward to seeing how the Government will deliver on the promises made to family carers during the last election campaign and in the Programme for Government. Reports of increases to the Carer’s Support Grant and further easing of the means test for Carer’s Allowance are positive signals. However, family carers want clarity on how these initial steps will form part of a clear roadmap towards the full abolition of the means test and meaningful progress on

00:12:41

What Do You Need to Know About Vitamins & Supplements?

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2025/10/02

Registered Nutritionist, Grainne Trevors joined Alan Morrissey on Thursday's Morning Focus to discuss the world of vitamins and supplements. Grainne highlighting their benefits and offered practical advice on when they might be truly necessary. Picture (c) Stel Antic from corelens via Canva

00:07:49

Clare Behaviourist Highlights The Importance Of...

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2025/10/02

Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare-based dog trainer and behaviourist Deirdre Ryan to explore the growing importance of digital detox, online well-being, and mental wellness—especially for young students navigating today's tech-driven world.

00:10:10

New Coffee Shop '1312 Brew' In Clonlara

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2025/10/02

John Conlon has a new venture.The two-time All-Ireland winning Clare hurler and his partner, former Clare camogie player Michelle Caulfield have opened a new coffee shop, 1312 Brew, in their native Clonlara. To find out more about this new venture, Alan Morrissey was joined by John Conlon on Thursday's Morning Focus. Picture (c) 1312 Brew via Facebook

00:19:02

Gaza Bound Clare Poet Among Those Detained By Israeli...

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2025/10/02

A Gaza-bound Clare poet is among at least nine Irish citizens detained by Israeli forces. Sarah Clancy, who’s Head of the Clare Public Participation Network and lived in Ballyvaughan for over a decade, was on board ‘The Spectre’, one of 21 aid flotilla boats intercepted overnight. To get the very latest on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Ennistymon native and Barrister Leigh Brosnan, who is a member of Lawyers for Palestine on Thursday's Morning Focus. Pictured Sarah Clancy (c) Clare FM

00:05:02

New North Clare Childcare Facility To Cater For Local...

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2025/10/02

A North Clare childcare provider claims it's building a new facility to cater for a "baby boom" in the area. Boston Community Childcare has been given approval to construct a community childcare facility after being awarded almost €429,000 through the Building Blocks Extension Scheme earlier this year. The service has been operating out of a prefab behind Boston National School since it was set up in 2012 and will be able to offer 20 additional spaces once its new building is up and running

00:02:25

Ar An Lá Seo -01-10-2025

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2025/10/01

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 1ú lá de mí Dheireadh Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1976 thug daoine comhairle chuig múinteoirí agus tuismitheoirí chun seiceáil a dhéanamh leis na foilsitheoirí an raibh an praghas ró-ard do leabhair don scoil. Dúradh go raibh na foilsitheoirí ábalta an praghas a ardú go dleathach mar ní raibh aon phraghas socraithe ann. I 1993 tháinig na Gardaí amach ag rá go raibh pléascóg thine nua agus dainséarach ann agus go mbeadh pléasc mhór

00:08:08

Mountshannon’s Sculpture Of Caimin

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2025/10/01

A striking new sculpture of an eagle can be seen at Mountshannon Harbour. The sculpture, titled Caimin, the Eagle, was created by local blacksmith and metalworker Mark Wilson together with artist Lynn Kirkham. It commemorates Caimin, one of Ireland’s oldest breeding white-tailed eagles, who died last May after almost two decades soaring above Lough Derg. The piece celebrates not only Caimin’s legacy but also the wider success of the white-tailed eagle reintroduction project in East Clare.

00:02:22

Blood Donations Needed In Clare Ahead Of October...

Clare FM ·

2025/10/01

Blood donations are said to be urgently needed in Clare ahead of what's been described as a "crunch point" for the health service. With only three days supply left of O+ which is the most common blood type in Ireland, the Irish Blood Transfusion Service is holding its only blood donation clinic in Clare this month in Shannon today and tomorrow. The clinic takes place in the Oakwood Arms from 4pm to 7:20pm each day and donors can call 1800 222 111 to make an appointment. IBTS Recruitment Executive

00:12:12

Second Garda Recruitment Campaign Of 2025

Clare FM ·

2025/10/01

An Garda Síochána has launched a new recruitment competition. To tell us more, Alan Morrissey spoke with Sergeant Dominic Regan from Ennis and Student Garda Michael Frawley.

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