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00:01:52

Council In "Positive Discussions" With Landowners To...

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2026/01/30

Clare County Council says it remains in positive and active discussions with landowners along the Cliffs of Moher walking trail, with a view to reopening the entire route. Contractors are currently carrying out remedial works on the northern section of the trail, which has been partially closed since Summer 2024 following two fatal incidents. The local authority has now taken over management of the trail in a caretaker capacity from the Clare Local Development Company as negotiations with local

00:03:52

Clare Leader Forum Lambasts Government For Opposition...

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2026/01/30

The Clare Leader Forum says disabled people here feel "angry", "upset" and "let down" after the Government voted against the introduction of a winter payment. A motion tabled by the Social Democrats this week sought to bring in a once-off €400 payment to assist people with disabilities in covering costs associated with the winter months. The motion was defeated by 81 to 66 votes. Ennistymon-based Clare Leader Forum co-founder Anne-Marie Flanagan believes it shows a disregard for people in desperate

00:06:45

How To Achieve Financial Freedom

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2026/01/29

Many of us dream about financial freedom, but what does it really mean to live without the stress of money? We’ll be exploring practical ideas and everyday strategies for creating that kind of financial peace with best-selling author, Eoin McGee. Drawing on his experience as a financial planner, Eoin explores practical ways to make choices that align with our values and create a future where work doesn’t define our peace of mind. His book, How to Achieve Financial Freedom, touches on these

00:09:18

Mental Health& Athletes: Why Awareness Matters

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2026/01/29

Last year on the back of a sports club losing a member due to their mental health, Meghan Corrigan set up a service called Off the Pitch. Off The Pitch helps clubs provide access to anonymous counselling services for their members. The Clare GAA Health & Wellbeing Committee continues to do important work in this area. On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by 'Off The Pitch' founder, Meghan Corrigan and joint chairperson of the Clare GAA health and wellbeing committee, John

00:16:26

One In Four People Feel Pressured To Tip At Cafés And...

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2026/01/29

Two thirds of consumers think tipping has become less voluntary. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has issued guidance on the use of tipping machines in cafes, bars and restaurants, as research also shows a fifth of people have also paid an unexpected service charge. The guidance includes making sure payment terminals let customers easily avoid gratuity. The body says mandatory service charges need to be properly advertised and voluntary ones should never go on the bill

00:03:33

Planning Application Expected For West Clare Greenway...

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2026/01/29

A planning application is expected to be submitted for the first section of the West Clare Railway Greenway this year. According to the Department of Transport, Clare County Council will seek permission to construct the Kilrush to Kilkee section of the route after June. The overall 115km route will also connect Ennis, Miltown Malbay, Lahinch and Ennistymon. Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that following many false dawns, progress is needed as soon as

00:09:12

Gerry McGovern On His Book “99th Day: A Warning About...

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2026/01/29

A new book is challenging the very foundations of our relationship with technology and power. Writer and campaigner Gerry McGovern has just released “99th Day: A Warning About Technology,” a forensic examination of Big Tech, environmental collapse, and the culture driving both. To tell us more, Gerry joined Alan Morrissey on Thursday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Keep Tulla Untouched

00:08:18

East Clare Musical Society Presents ‘THE ADDAMS FAMILY’

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2026/01/29

The East Clare Musical Society is set to bring a wonderfully wicked production of The Addams Family to the stage this February, running from the 19th to the 22nd at Scarriff Community College Hall. On Thursday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey caught up with two members of the cast: Patsy Coyne, who plays the outrageously eccentric Grandma Addams, and Laura Dawson, the youngest cast member at just 11 years old, starring as Pugsley Addams.

00:15:19

Clare Women In Business - Elaine Haugh Hayes -...

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2026/01/29

On this week's episode of Clare Women In Business, Pat Flynn chats with Elaine Haugh-Hayes, proprietor of Naughton’s Restaurant and Naughton’s Yard in the seaside town of Kilkee in West Clare. Clare Women in Business is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.

00:11:04

Students In Clare Urged To Think Of CAO Deadline

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2026/01/29

The CAO deadline is this weekend, Saturday, February 1st at 5pm. Students are being urged to get their applications in on time and to remember that you don’t need to have every decision made just yet. Dan Sheedy, from Newmarket-on-Fergus, Principal of the Tuition Centre spoke with Alan Morrissey on Thursday's Morning Focus. He reminded us about the key deadlines, common mistakes to avoid, and the wide range of education and training options available to students in 2026. Photo (c) AS

00:16:42

Imported Brazilian Beef Causing Anger For Clare Farmers

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2026/01/29

The use of imported Brazilian beef by Dawn Farm Foods has sparked anger among Irish farmers, with critics saying it creates a conflict of interest for Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin, whose role is to promote Irish food. Protests are ongoing outside Bord Bia offices, and the issue is now heading to the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture. Meanwhile, farmers are expressing concern as China closes off its market to Irish beef again, after this week's outbreak of bluetongue. Four herds in County

00:06:37

Boost For Scariff Youth Club Highlights Need For...

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2026/01/29

There has been a major boost for youth services in East Clare. Fishbowl Youth in Scariff has secured over €274,000 in national funding to transform the old Scariff co-op into a dedicated youth and community space. Alan Morrissey was joined on Thursday’s Morning Focus by Emma Sams, a volunteer youth leader with Fishbowl for more than 23 years. Photo (c) Marekulisaz Getty Images via Canva

00:13:04

Upcoming Fundraiser Concert 'A Night For Cillian'

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2026/01/29

‘A Night for Cillian’, will be a very special fundraising event taking place on Saturday, February 7th at 8pm in Dánlann an Chláir. The night marks the final major event in a year-long Bring Cillian Home campaign, supporting young Cillian O’Brien following a catastrophic brain injury. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by the musical director and organiser of the event, Una Clune and organiser of the Bring Cillian Home Fund, Rory O’Connor.

00:11:47

Public Meeting On Delivery Of Emergency Healthcare...

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2026/01/29

We focused on the ongoing crisis in emergency healthcare in the Mid-West. Shannon Sinn Féin TD Donna McGettigan is chairing an upcoming public meeting in Clare on the delivery of emergency healthcare services, bringing together politicians, healthcare experts, frontline workers and patients. It will take place this evening in the Temple Gate Hotel here in Ennis on the 29th January, 7pm. Alan Morrissey spoke with Donna on this matter on Thursday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Alan Place

00:02:33

Taoiseach Says Clare And Limerick Garda Trial Had...

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2026/01/29

The Taoiseach has conceded that the trial of five members of An Garda Síochána, including two with strong connections to Clare, had a "severe negative impact" on the careers of those involved as well as on garda morale. Micheál Martin has pledged to speak to the Justice Minister about the case of a retired superintendent and four senior gardaí who have this week been found not guilty of perverting the court of justice. The charges were in relation to alleged attempts to terminate tickets for road

00:01:45

Clare TD Says Nephew Was Left On Chair For Hours In...

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2026/01/29

A Clare TD has told the Dáil that her nephew was forced to wait for treatment for hours on a chair at University Hospital Limerick's Emergency Department after a failed suicide attempt. Shannon Deputy Donna McGettigan has made the contribution during a debate on a Sinn Féin motion calling for the Dáil to note a Mental Health Commission report which reveals "international best practice" isn't available in EDs in Ireland. Data recently released to the party by the HSE shows the Midwest doesn't

00:03:22

Over 18,000 Patients Treated At Ennis Local Injury...

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2026/01/28

The number of patients treated at Ennis' Local Injury Unit increased by more than 15% last year. New figures show 18,573 people presented to the county town's LIU over the past twelve months. According to HSE MidWest, there have been an average of 280 daily attendances to University Hospital Limerick's Emergency Department this month. Mayor of Ennis, Fine Gael Councillor Mary Howard has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that the Ennis injury unit is a vital resource for reducing waiting

00:06:20

Shannon Community Partnership's First 2026 Network...

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2026/01/28

Community spirit is alive and well in Shannon, and next week local groups and residents will come together to build on it. Next week’s event at the Future Mobility Campus celebrates what’s been achieved across Shannon in 2025 and looks ahead to new collaborative projects for 2026 — a real example of civic engagement and community participation in action... To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Denise O’Brien, PRO and Board Member, Shannon Community Partnership on Wednesday's

00:13:33

Illegal Dumping An Ongoing Issue In Tulla

Clare FM ·

2026/01/28

Joining Alan Morrissey on Wednesday's Morning Focus was Tim Humphries, a Tulla Tidy Towns volunteer, and Councillor Pat Hayes from Maghera. They discussed the ongoing issue of illegal dumping in Tulla, which has frustrated volunteers and residents alike, despite the village’s recent success in the Tidy Towns competition. We heard about the latest incidents, what’s being done to tackle the problem, and how the community can help prevent future dumping. Photo (c) Tulla Tidy Towns Facebook

00:14:36

Suicide Prevention And The Importance Of Asking For...

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2026/01/28

Suicide is an extremely important topic, and we took the opportunity to focus on suicide prevention, making aware of the help available to them, and how to talk to friends and loved ones who may be affected. Alan Morrissey spoke with Mick Collins, Resource Officer for Suicide Prevention, HSE Mid-West Mental Health Services on Wednesday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Pixelshot via Canva

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