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00:04:45

Council Accused Of Taking "Too Long" To Address...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/17

Clare County Council is being accused of taking "too long" to address infrastructural issues impacting on access to emergency care in the north of the county. The Midwest Hospital Campaign is highlighting the journey time between the Cliffs of Moher and University Hospital Limerick's emergency department which it says is one hour and 15 minutes at a minimum, and is often hampered by delays at the likes of Blake's Corner in Ennistymon. It calls comes as emergency services had to attend to two

00:16:35

4th Annual Clare Pride Festival Returns Today

Clare FM ·

2025/09/17

The fourth annual Clare Pride Festival returns today. The festival which is open to all regardless of orientation, kicks of tonight at 8pm, with the Shannon Toastmasters Club hosting a talk on inclusion at Treacy's Oakwood Hotel. The week's schedule also includes a family fun event, a first ever LGBTQ+ soccer tournament, a social cycle, after party, various arts exhibitions and workshops and Clare's third annual Pride Parade, taking place on Saturday. Quare Clare Secretary Orla Vaughan says its

00:13:07

Charity Variety Concert In Aid Of LauraLynn

Clare FM ·

2025/09/16

Treacy's Oakwood Hotel in Shannon is the venue for this week’s Charity Variety Concert in aid of LauraLynn Children’s Hospice. The eclectic line-up includes Quin 'n' Tonic, Harmony Bro, Vincent di Placido, Ger Carrig and many more. On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Elaine Buckley, Regional Fundraiser at LauraLynn, Noel Murphy, Concert Director/Compere, Liam Jones, Fleadh winner and Aidan White, the organiser.

00:12:55

Clare History In Focus: When Wolfe Tone Almost...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/16

Local historian and author, Colm Liddy joined Alan Morrissey on Tuesdays Morning Focus once again for our History in Focus slot to talk about Wolf Tone and how certain events nearly led to Wolfe Tone visiting the banner county. If you have any stories you would like to share with Colm about your town, you can contact him at colmliddy@eircom.net or Clare FM at focus@clare.fm.

00:01:32

Ar An Lá Seo - 16-09-2025

Clare FM ·

2025/09/16

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 16ú lá de mí Mheán Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1977 bhí timpiste ag Aerfhórsa Meiriceá agus fuair na 20 duine a bhí ar an eitleán bás nuair a chuaigh sé isteach chuig learg shléibhe. I 1982 tharla robáil ag oifig an phoist I mBaile Átha Cliath agus bhí na déagóirí faoi airm. I 1982 thosaigh an cumann scuais sa chontae. I 2006 laghdaigh an leibhéil de chlóirín a raibh san uisce in Inis. Sin The Scissor Sisters le I Don't Feel Like

00:08:46

Fearless: A Biography Of Edna O'Brien By Cathy Curtis

Clare FM ·

2025/09/16

Cathy Curtis is an author who has written a “detailed and engaging” biography of one of Ireland’s greatest and most courageous writers, Tuamgraney’s Edna O’Brien. Fearless: A Biography of Edna O'Brien, tells the story of a woman who refused to be silenced. Cathy Curtis joined Alan Morrissey on Tuesday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Irish Writers Centre

00:07:03

Living With Bowel Cancer

Clare FM ·

2025/09/16

Health bosses have been called upon to cut the age for bowel-cancer screening. The call comes amid warnings Ireland now suffers from the highest mortality rate for colorectal cancer in Europe. There has been a near doubling of the rate of bowel cancer - with a worrying surge in detections among people aged under 50. Seán Lally, Co-Owner of Hotel Woodstock, was diagnosed with bowel cancer and spoke with Alan Morrissey on Tuesdays Morning Focus. Photo (c) 9dreamstudio from Getty images via

00:17:47

Educational Slot: Common Problems When Settling Back...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/16

On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by John Burns, Retired Deputy Principal and Educational Consultant. John addressed numerous questions about new first-year students starting school, including how to navigate the significant cultural transition and much more.

00:10:34

Clare Lawyer Sailing Alongside Gaza Aid Flotilla

Clare FM ·

2025/09/16

Last week, we were joined on the show by Sarah Clancy to talk about the Global Sumud Flotilla, which is on its way to Gaza. The Clare poet is among a group of hundreds of activists from 44 countries aboard the GSF, which is attempting to break the Israeli naval blockade to deliver humanitarian aid to the famine stricken Palestinian territory. Sailing alongside the flotilla is an independent legal support boat. On board that boat is the lawyer and Ennistymon native, Leigh Brosnan. I spoke

00:10:19

Inagh Named Ireland’s Greenest Village

Clare FM ·

2025/09/16

Inagh, in North Clare, has been crowned Ireland's greenest village. Despite its small population of just 192, the competition’s judges said the West Clare village’s success shows you don’t need a big community to have a positive climate impact. Joining Alan Morrissey on Tuesdays Morning Focus was Niall Garvey, Chair of Inagh Development, Roisín Garvey, from Inagh who nominated the village, Michael O’Connor, Inagh Tidy Towns committee. Photo (c) Visit Clare

00:17:15

Council Motions On Dog Parks & Beach Times

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2025/09/16

A motion calling for the creation of designated dog-friendly areas and hours on the County’s beaches was put forward by the Ennis Fianna Fáil councillor, Antoinette Baker Bashua. Meanwhile, Cllr Baker Bashua’s party colleague, Ardnacrusha councillor, Rachel Hartigan brought forward a motion calling for consideration to be given to providing a dog park for the County. To discuss this further, Antoinette Baker Bashua and Rachel Hartigan joined Alan Morrissey on Tuesday's Morning Focus. Image (c)

00:05:53

Clare Records Highest Rate Of Accidential Damage To...

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2025/09/16

Clare has recorded the highest rate of incidents causing accidental damage to gas pipelines nationwide. New data shows there were six accidental third party hits to gas distribution pipelines in this county in 2024 which was more per metre than any other county. A total of 337 requests were made to Gas Networks Ireland's 'Dial Before You Dig' service from Clare across the 12-month period which was up 12% on 2022. Head of Health, Safety and Quality at Gas Networks Ireland, Paul O'Brien, says every

00:02:33

Clare Tourism "Losing Out" With Schools Returning...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/16

It's claimed Clare's coastal communities are losing out on vital tourism due to uncertain school return times. This year, most secondary schools nationwide returned in the second last week of August, to accommodate the 166 mandatory school days as the next June Bank Holiday falls as early as possible on the school calendar. Clare County Council will now write to the Department of Education however requesting that the return date can't be set earlier than September 1st. Doonbeg Fianna Fáil

00:21:23

Sports Review - September 15th

Clare FM ·

2025/09/15

To review the sporting fixtures, Alan morrissey was joined on Monday’s Morning Focus by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch and Paudie Carmody Games Reviewed: TUS Clare SFC Quarter- Finals: Lissycasey v St Breckan's (Saturday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg) Eire Óg v Miltown Malbay (Saturday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg) Kilmurry Ibrickane v Doora Barefield (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg) Cratloe v Ennistymon (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg) TUS SFC Relegation Final: Kilmihill v

00:10:32

Neil Ó Lochlainn’s Emain Ablach In Doolin

Clare FM ·

2025/09/15

Clare musician and composer – and previous In Profile guest - Neil Ó Lochlainn will be bring a Clare premiere to Doolin for this year’s Culture Night. ‘Emain Abhlach’ is an imagined Irish mythological tale expressed through a suite of music in three movements with an interwoven text by acclaimed Irish poet Aifric Mac Aodha. It will be performed at The Attic, Hotel Doolin this Friday (19th of September). To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined on Monday's Morning Focus by Neil Ó Lochlainn

00:11:05

Clare Gig For Gaza In Aid Of The Freedom Flotilla...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/15

A star-studded concert will take place in the heart of Ennis town later this week, with the aim of raising funds to enable the delivery of vital humanitarian aid to people on the ground in Gaza. The Temple Gate Hotel will host this night of music and solidarity to support the Freedom Flotilla Coalition this Thursday (18th September). On Mondays Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke with musician Aisling Lyons who is the organiser of the gig. Photo (c) Clare FM

00:02:18

Clare Govt TD Wants To See Permanent Student Fee Cuts...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/15

The Clare-based Chair of the Oireachtas Education Committee says any third-level supports introduced in budget 2026 should be permanent measures. Student fees were cut by €1,000 in last years budget, however the Government has already ruled out the prospect of once-off payments this time round. However it's been reported today that college and university fees will be cut by up to €500 in next months budget. Meelick Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan the details

00:16:01

Colum McGrath Reflects On His Experience In Kenya

Clare FM ·

2025/09/15

All last week, we heard daily reports from our very own Colum McGrath on his adventures in Kenya. Colum was in Mombasa with the Clare-based Ray of Sunshine Foundation, sharing powerful stories of how local generosity is transforming lives. He spoke with Alan Morrissey on Mondays Morning Focus to share his experience. Photo (c) Colum McGrath

00:02:08

Ar An Lá Seo - 15-09-2025

Clare FM ·

2025/09/15

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 15ú lá de mí Mheán Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1978 tháinig sé amach go bhfuair stáisiún traenach I nDurlas 102 míle punt chun nuachóirú a dhéanamh don stáisiún. I 1994 tháinig sé amach go raibh Irish Steel chun dúnadh tar éis a scoil siad le 412 oibreoirí. I 1978 bhí an tSionainn an croílár de phlean ar fud na tíre chun tosú ag déanamh earraí innealtóireacht. I 1989 tháinig sé amach go raibh Rev Seamus Gardiner mar uachtarán nua de

00:08:28

Relief For Co-Owner of Clare Hotel After It Reopens...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/15

A hotel in Ballyvaughan is back up and running after three years. The Wild Atlantic Lodge has reopened under new management, having been closed to the public for that lengthy period. Shauna Browne and Daniel Daly are the new owners and Shauna spoke to Alan Morrissey on Mondays Morning Focus. Photo (c) Tripadvisor

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