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00:11:51

Survey Of Ennis Businesses On Pedestrianisation Of...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/26

Ennis business owners are divided on whether the town's main street should remain pedestrianised into the future. From today, all routes in the town centre are open to traffic with the exception of O'Connell which is to remain pedestrian-only until February 16th. Clare County Council is seeking views from the public on future access, traffic flow, and possible pedestrianisation options for the street, with an online survey to go live on the Clare County Council website from December 8th. A new

00:11:04

Former Minister Of State Donal Carey Passes Away At...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/26

he Tánaiste is leading tributes to former Minster of State and Clare TD Donal Carey, who passed away overnight, at the age of 88. The clarecastle native was first elected to Clare County Council in 1974 and served as a TD for the Clare constituency from 1982 to 2002, while he also served as a Senator for the Labour Panel from 1981 to 1982. In 1995, he was appointed by the Rainbow Government on the nomination of John Bruton as Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach with

00:08:32

Those Seeking Asylum May Have To Pay A Contribution...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/26

New changes could see those seeking asylum here have to pay a contribution towards their living costs. Proposed changes to the International Protection system will go the cabinet for approval today. One of those amendments could see IP applicants who are in work, pay towards the cost of their State provided accommodation. Changes will also be made to the system that allows refugees be reunited with their families here, and how long those who've been granted asylum will have to wait before

00:11:52

Mother Renews Missing Persons Appeal For Son Luke Price

Clare FM ·

2025/11/26

A mother is renewing her appeal for her son, who has been missing for ten months. 27-year-old Luke Price was reported missing from Mount Kennett in Limerick city on Tuesday, the 14th of January last. He was last seen around 9pm that same day. Investigators and Luke’s family have previously expressed concerns for his wellbeing, with Gardaí urging anyone with information to make themselves known. On Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Luke's mother, Pauline. Photo Luke

00:10:33

Clare Leader Forum On Upcoming Event - People Power

Clare FM ·

2025/11/26

The Clare Leader Forum will host an event at the Temple Gate Hotel in Ennis next week. People Power: Disabled Activism and Allyship in Driving Change, Inclusion, Equality and Combating Ableism, which takes place on Wednesday, 3rd December, will bring together activists, allies, volunteers, community workers, organisational representatives and public representatives from across Ireland to discuss the importance of grassroots leadership and collective action driving social change. Alan Morrissey

00:14:18

Ennis Chamber Against Proposed 8% Commercial Rates...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/26

Members of Clare County Council are set to vote on the 2026 Budget later this afternoon. However, a proposal to increase commercial rates by 8% is being greeted with dismay by Ennis Chamber. The Chamber is describing the proposed rates increase as a “hammer blow to businesses, especially those operating in Ennis.” On Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Diarmuid McMahon, President of Ennis Chamber, Allen Flynn, Co-owner of Old Ground Hotel in Ennis, and Margaret O’Brien, CEO

00:04:19

Clare GAA Publishes €2 Million Tender For Caherlohan...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/26

Clare GAA has published a tender valued at €2 million for an all-weather pitch at its Centre of Excellence. The board is seeking a contractor to construct a synthetic GAA pitch with floodlighting, fencing, a perimeter walkway and associated site services at the facility in Caherlohan outside Tulla. December 6th is the deadline for tender submissions for the project which is supported by a €487,000 Sports Capital Grant. Clare GAA Head of Operations Deirdre Murphy says it's an exciting time and is

00:10:52

Ogonnelloe’s Gerry O’Brien Launches New Book With...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/25

Gerry, who hails from Ogonnelloe, is known to us as the former landlord of The Churchill Arms in Notting Hill, London. During his 32-year tenure as landlord there, Gerry served a host of famous faces from the world of politics, sport, and further afield, including Bertie Ahern, Prince Edward, and a host of professional rugby players. Gerry recounted all of this in his book, ‘Raising A Glass to the Churchill Arms.’ Gerry has a new book which he is launching this weekend, called ‘Gerard (Gerry)

00:24:49

Traditional Greats: Pat Costello

Clare FM ·

2025/11/25

It’s time for another episode of our newest feature on Morning Focus, Traditional Greats. Traditional Greats is presented and produced by Therese McInerney. This captivating 26-part series celebrates the enduring legacy of traditional Irish music in our county. Each episode pays tribute to a legendary Clare musician who has passed on, but whose influence continues to inspire generations. Therese speaks with musicians from across the county, exploring how these iconic figures shaped their

00:02:58

Motorists Warned Of Deer On The Loose In Ennis

Clare FM ·

2025/11/25

Motorists are being advised to steer clear of a rogue deer spotted in a residential part of Ennis in recent days. There have been several sightings of the animal, who it's understood originally lived in the Lee's Road area, in Hermitage and Cloughleigh in the last two weeks. Unsuccessful attempts have been made by Clare's County Dog Warden along with members of An Garda Síochána and the National Parks and Wildlife Service to capture the deer and return him to the wild. Frankie Coote says he poses

00:11:55

Bodybuilding Dream Becomes Reality For Killaloe...

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2025/11/25

Securing a place in the WNBF Bodybuilding World Championship in Los Angeles is a “dream come true” for former Killaloe minor hurler Dylan Nolan. Sligo-based Dylan Nolan earned his place among the world’s best after winning his category at the World Natural Bodybuilding Championships (WNBF) Ireland national competition. Alan Morrissey spoke to Dylan to find out how he got on. Photo (c) WNBF Ireland Facebook

00:11:30

LEO Clare’s Annual Business Networking Morning

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2025/11/25

The role of artificial intelligence in business and next year’s economic outlook for Irish SMEs will be the key topics at the annual Business Networking Morning hosted by Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Clare later this week. The event takes place at the Future Mobility Campus Ireland in Shannon this Friday (28th November) from 10am to 1pm. The half-day gathering brings together entrepreneurs, startups and small business leaders from across Clare to discuss innovation, share knowledge and make new

00:07:35

Calls For Shannon Town Park CCTV To Be Switched On

Clare FM ·

2025/11/25

Calls are being made for CCTV cameras in Shannon Town Park to be switched on. While the cameras are in place, they cannot be activated until Part 5 of the Digital Recording Devices Act 2023 is commenced. That requires the Garda Commissioner to submit a code of practice to the Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan. To discuss this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Shane Doody, Shannon Sinn Féin representative. Photo (c) Clare FM

00:08:06

Lahinch Cartoon Scriptwriter Brings Sight-Loss...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/25

Áine Mae Crowley is the writer behind Episode 51 of Maddie and Triggs, titled 'Sound Tennis'. The Lahinch native, who lost her eyesight due to diabetic retinopathy, uses her episode to promote sports inclusion and to encourage greater understanding of impairment and sight loss among young children. The series, which is also available on the BBC, forms part of a broader effort to support education and awareness through engaging storytelling for smallies everywhere. Áine Mae Crowley joined Alan

00:02:46

Tánaiste Visits Kilkishen To Turn On Christmas Lights

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2025/11/25

The Tánaiste and newly-anointed Finance Minister was in Clare on Friday. On invitation from Bodyke Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney, Simon Harris visited Kilkishen where he had the honour of turning on the village's Christmas lights. The Wicklow native was treated to musical entertainment courtesy of children from Kilkishen National School before he attended a meeting of local Fine Gael branch members. Clare FM's Seán Lyons was at the event where he had the opportunity to speak to the Tánaiste on a number

00:08:19

The Chase Is On At St. Finnachta's National School

Clare FM ·

2025/11/25

Fans of The Chase should make their way to Sixmilebridge later this week! St. Finnachta's National School will host The Chase Is On this Thursday, 27th of November at 7:30pm. It is modelled on the hugely popular TV game show hosted by Bradley Walsh, where contestants play against a professional quizzer, known as the "Chaser", who attempts to prevent them from winning a cash prize. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Gareth Heagney, Principal at St. Finnachta's National School in

00:14:14

New Report From Social Justice Ireland On The Cost Of...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/25

A new report from Social Justice Ireland says the cost of living is continuing to have a substantial impact on older people and those in low-income households. The data in their Poverty Focus 2025 report highlights how core essentials have risen sharply, with families having to make impossible choices on everyday items. This comes as the cost of home-heating oil is surging as the winter sets in. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare Social Democrats Chair, Fiona Levie. Alan

00:01:14

TII Requested To Install Warning Signage On Notorious...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/25

Transport Infrastructure Ireland is facing pressure to install warning signage on a notorious North Clare bend. It follows a series of incidents at Drumnagown Hill on the N67 near Ennistymon. The collisions have largely been single vehicle crashes, which have knocked out local power and telecoms lines. Local Councillor Shane Talty says action is needed.

00:01:46

Almost 6,000 Visited Inis Cealtra Visitor Experience...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/25

Almost 6,000 people have visited the Inis Cealtra Visitor Experience in Mountshannon since its opening. Newly-released figures show a total of 5,784 visitors have passed through the gates of the visitor centre from the day it opened its doors on June 25th to the day it closed for the season on October 26th. During this period, 419 boat trips to the island were booked while the facility's social media brand awareness campaign enjoyed a reach of 166,300 people. Local Fine Gael Councillor Pat Burke

00:26:07

Sports Review - 24th of November

Clare FM ·

2025/11/24

Clare FM's Derrick Lynch and Kieran Madigan our football analyst gave us their thoughts on a busy weekend of GAA sporting fixture on Monday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey. Games Reviewed: Munster SFC Club Championship Semi Final: St. Finbarr’s 3-20 Éire Óg 0-14 (Sunday, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh) Munster IFC Club Championship Semi Final: Corofin 0-11 An Ghaeltacht 1-13 (Sunday, Corofin) Munster Junior Club Camogie Final: Clooney-Quin 1-5 Patrickswell 2-15 (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet

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