Best MEP Life Podcasts (2024)

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Clare Senator Claims Government Pursuing "All Roads Lead To Dublin" Planning Policy 2:29

5h ago2:29

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A Clare senator is expressing "deep concerns" around what she claims is an "all roads lead to Dublin" policy being continued by the Government.It comes as the Department of Housing has published a draft first revision of the National Planning Framework for public consultation.The National Planning Framework is the overarching planning framework for…

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Clare Fianna Fáil Not Ruling Out Limiting Candidate Numbers In Particular Areas 10:57

5h ago10:57

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The new Chair of Fianna Fáil in Clare claims they're not ruling out limiting the number of candidates that can run in a particular geographical area in the upcoming General Election.Former publican Darragh McAllister, who has previously served as Ennis Chamber President and ran for the Ennis Town Council in 2004, has been elected as the new Chairpe…

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Clare ICMSA Chair Says "No Other Sector" Would Put Up With Farmers' Conditions 6:26

5h ago6:26

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A Clare farming representative insists no other sector would work in the conditions farmers are faced with.The Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers Assocation has reiterated its call for an All-Sector Farm Summit amid claims the average farmer is working 60 hour weeks for less than the minimum wage.According to Irish Farmers Assocation figures, there …

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Sunday Prayer - Sunday 14th July 2024 14:59

6h ago14:59

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Stephen Fletcher leads our Sunday Prayer for today the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time and the 7th Sunday after Trinity.By Clare FM

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Clare FM Sideline View Friday July 12th 54:56

21h ago54:56

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Just 9 more sleeps to go until the Road to Croker, and we are kicking off the build up to the big game on this evenings showWe will be hearing from the Clare camp with David Reidy and Ken Ralph, and getting the Rebel view from defender Niall O'LearyWe will also be getting details of this years inclusive sports camps here in Clare and talking to the…

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County Dog Warden Seeking Further Restrictions Around Dangerous Dogs Following XL Bully Ban 4:00

1d ago4:00

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Clare's County Dog Warden is arguing the case for further restrictions around dangerous dogs following today's decision to ban XL bullies.From October 1st, it will be illegal to breed, sell, rehome or import XL bully dogs and from February 1st, owning an XL bully will be banned unless the owner has a Certificate of Exemption.The move comes one mont…

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Galway Law Lecturer Warns If Biden Braisens It Out Trump Will Likely Be Elected US President 9:05

1d ago9:05

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A law lecturer in this region has warned if Joe Biden decides to "braisen it out come what may", it would result in Donald Trump being elected US President with a comfortable majority.It comes after Biden made two high profile mistakes during a press conference about NATO support for Ukraine last night.It was supposed to be a media conference promo…

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Shannon Company Aiming To Provide "Next Generation" Of Drug Detection Technology 12:28

1d ago12:28

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A Shannon company is aiming to provide the "next generation" of drug detection technology to be used along Clare's coast.Shannon firm A-techsyn, which manufactures high-tech drones including specialist drug interdiction military equipment, has enterted into the DTIF-GUard initiative with the Naval Service to provide surveillance technology for moni…

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Ireland's Carbon Emissions Labelled 'One of The Worst in Europe' Despite Over 7% Decrease Last Year 8:00

1d ago8:00

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An Ennis Green Party representative insists that despite Ireland's improvements in reducing carbon emissions, the country still remains one of the worst in Europe.It follows the publication of the Climate Change Advisory Council's latest review of the built environment sector, which highlights a 7.1% decrease in carbon emissions between 2022 and 20…

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Day Five Of Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy 2024 16:04

1d ago16:04

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Clare FM’s Therese McInerney took a trip to Miltown Malbay to the Willie Clancy Summer School.The Willie Clancy Summer School is a week-long summer school in traditional music and set dance held annually at Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare.Catch up on day five of the Willie Clancy Summer School on Friday’s Morning Focus…

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Energising Clare: Episode 5 - The Economic Impact Of Renwables And Employment In Renewables 9:55

1d ago9:55

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It is time for the fifth episode of our newest feature on Morning Focus, Energising Clare.This new feature will be about educating you, the listener, on renewables.On this week's episode, Peter O'Connell was joined by James Delahunt of KPMG, Corporate Finance Partner specialising in Mergers & Acquisitions and Financing transactions to discuss the e…

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Clare Agricultural Show 2024 9:30

1d ago9:30

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The Clare Agricultural Show is taking place on Sunday 14th July at the Showgrounds in Ennis. To learn more about this year's show, Peter O' Connell was joined in-studio by Joe Lillis, Chairman for the Clare Agricultural Show.By Clare FM

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80th Annual Kildysart Show 12:27

1d ago12:27

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On Friday’s Morning Focus, Peter O'Connell was joined by Bridget Garry, PRO of Kildysart Show and Peter Donnellan, Chairman of the Kildysart Show.The 80th Annual Kildysart Show will take place on Saturday, the 3rd of August. For more information you can visit their website at www.kildysartshow.ie.By Clare FM

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Clarecastle Athlete Breaks World Record For The Fastest Prone Paddle Crossing Of The North Channel 14:13

1d ago14:13

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Oisín McGrath from Clarecastle has achieved a historic milestone by breaking the World Record for the fastest prone paddle crossing of the North Channel. Oisin completed the demanding 37.5-kilometer journey from Ireland to Scotland in an incredible time of 3 hours and 58 minutes, averaging a remarkable pace of 9.5 km/hr. To find out more, Oisín joi…

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Clare Senator Urges Fellow Politicians To Condemn "Total Nonsense" Spread About Migration 11:18

1d ago11:18

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A Clare senator is urging his fellow politicians to condemn what he calls "total nonsense" being spread in both houses of the Oireachtas around migration. Senator Timmy Dooley's comments come following an impassioned contribution from Kerry Deputy Michael Healy-Rae in the Dáil this week in which he criticised the phenomenon of people telling "blata…

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Revised Speed Limits To Come Into Effect In Clare By November 4:23

1d ago4:23

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Revised speed limits will come into effect on Clare's roads before the year is out. Last April, Minister Jack Chambers announced a review that would aim to reduce limits on national roads from 100km/h to 80km/h, local and rural roads from 80km/h to 60km/h, while built-up areas would be limited to 30KM/H. According to the local authority, designated…

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Clare Retailer Fears Young People Won't Be Employable If Sub-Minimum Wage Rates Abolished 12:39

2d ago12:39

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The Clare-based CEO of Retail Excellence Ireland fears if sub-minimum wage rates are abolished, young people will no longer be able to get part-time jobs.While the current minimum wage in Ireland is €12.70 an hour, the National Minimum Wage acts currently allow for lower rates of pay for those aged under 20.The Low Pay Commission has recommended th…

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Clare MEP Elect Claims Ukrainians "Being Moved Like Chattels" 9:45

2d ago9:45

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In the Dáil meanwhile, Scariff Independent TD Michael McNamara has described Ireland's asylum system as "utterly dysfunctional" and says the Department of Integration's approach to accommodating refugees doesn't allow for meaningful integration.In response to Deputy McNamara, Taoiseach Simon Harris suggests there's a contradiction between the publi…

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Senator Claims "Roderic Doesn't Get It" When It Comes To Clare Ukrainian Accommodation 12:50

2d ago12:50

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Residents of both Shannon and Kilbaha have expressed much criticism of the manner in which the situations in both areas have been handled and have pointed to the fact that many of the Ukrainians had acquired jobs, enrolled children in schools and otherwise integrated into the areas.Speaking on behalf of the Minister for Integration Roderic O'Gorman…

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Tubber Fair 2024 6:29

2d ago6:29

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The Tubber fair is back this weekend, Friday 12th to Sunday 14th of July. To find out what you can expect, Peter O' Connell was joined by Niamh and Martin Baker, Co-onwers of the Burren Inn.Picture (c): The Burren Inn via FacebookBy Clare FM

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Clare Women In Business - Liz Greehy - Episode 25 14:54

2d ago14:54

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On ‘Clare Women in Business‘ this week, Pat Flynn visits the Loop Head Peninsula to meet Liz Greehy, co-owner of the Kilbaha Gallery which opened its doors ten years ago this month.By Clare FM

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From Portland To Clare: Michael Berly Solo Europe Tour 2024 11:02

2d ago11:02

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Singer and Songwriter from Portland, Oregan, Michael Berly will be playing The Greyhound in Kilkee on July 11th, Cosmic fest on July 13th and more! To chat more about the tour, Michael Berly joined Peter O'Connell on Thursday's Morning Focus.Social Media Contacts: https://www.instagram.com/theoldyellers/ https://www.facebook.com/michael.berly.7…

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Village Tour: Episode 21 - Ennis 40:47

2d ago40:47

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It is time for the twenty first episode of our newest feature on Morning Focus, Village Tour, where Alan Morrissey paid a visit to Ennis.With the Village Tour, we here at Morning Focus are aiming to highlight the smaller villages and townlands around the county.By doing this, we hope to showcase their unique character, while also bringing their div…

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Day Four Of Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy 2024 14:37

2d ago14:37

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Clare FM’s Therese McInerney took a trip to Miltown Malbay to the Willie Clancy Summer School.The Willie Clancy Summer School is a week-long summer school in traditional music and set dance held annually at Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare.Catch up on day four of the Willie Clancy Summer School on Thursday’s Morning Focus.…

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Faoin Tuath: A Queer Sheds Festival In Kilfenora 8:01

2d ago8:01

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Faoin Tuath is part of the Queer Sheds initiative, which aims to tackle the social isolation experienced by LGBTQ+ individuals in rural Ireland. This new project provides a space for community building, skill sharing, and solidarity among LGBTQ+ people.The festival, held at the Common Knowledge Centre in Kilfenora from July 26th to July 28th, offer…

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Community Outrage Over GAA Club Break-In 10:49

2d ago10:49

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Gardaí in Shannon are investigating a burglary that took place on Monday morning just after 2am in the Wolfe Tones GAA Club House. Four men entered the premises and caused a significant amount of damage before leaving in a grey Volkswagen Golf. For more on this, Peter O'Connell was joined by Tommy O’Rourke, the Chairperson of Wolfe Tones na Sionna …

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Clare FM's All Ireland SHC Final Preview Show In Glór 6:36

2d ago6:36

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Clare FM's All Ireland SHC Final Preview show will be hosted in Glór next Wednesday evening at 8pm.Guests on the night include Colin Ryan, Pat O'Connor, Seanie McMahon, Jamesie O'Connor, Tony Considine & Cyril Farrell, with more TBA.Tickets are free for the event but must be booked through Glór, with a max of 4 tickets per booking. The booking link…

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MidWest Hospital Campaign Not Ruling Out Clare General Election Candidate 8:02

2d ago8:02

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The MidWest Hospital Campaign insists it has other matters to prioritise before deciding if it will run a general election candidate in Clare. It comes as the campaign group has nominated Melanie Sheehan Cleary, whose daughter Eve died after being discharged from UHL in 2019, to run as an independent candidate in the Limerick City Constituency. In …

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More Shannon Ukrainians To Be Uprooted Amid New Relocation Notice 3:42

2d ago3:42

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The Department of Integration has been accused of causing severe upset and distress for more families in Shannon. Its after Ukrainian refugees living at the Oakwood Hotel in the town, received notice that the providers contract had been terminated and they will be relocated by July 26th. It comes just three weeks after 76 Ukrainians living in Phoen…

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How to Bring STEM into Construction 34:08

4d ago34:08

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What’s the connection between STEM education and the trades? When it comes to recruiting the new generation, that connection may actually be crucial to the future of the industry. In this episode, Mike McCarthy of Design Communications, Ltd. joined the podcast and sparked an important discussion about the balance between creativity and practicality…

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Clare TD Fears Budget 2025 Projections Wont Be Enough For MidWest Health Services 18:30

3d ago18:30

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The Government is facing early calls to use extra funding in Budget 2025 to upgrade health services and boost housing stock in Clare.It comes as the Summer Economic Statement approved by Cabinet shows over €8b in additional funding will be available on budget day.The Summer Economic Statement sets out the Government's budgetary strategy and outline…

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Clare SVP Appeals For Children To Be Primary Focus Of Budget 2025 12:59

3d ago12:59

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The Clare branch President of Saint Vincent De Paul is appealing to the Government to place children front and centre of Budget 2025.The organisation has launched its pre-budget submission which it says "focuses on the key areas that we believe will have the biggest impact of the lives of people experiencing poverty, social exclusion, and lost pote…

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Sports In Focus: Episode 19 - Clare Inclusive Summer Camps 19:01

3d ago19:01

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2024 will once again see Clare Local Sports Partnership host their Inclusive Summer Camps, running from next week until the end of August. To find out more, Clare FM's Derrick Lynch spoke with Clare's Sports Inclusion Disability Officer, James Murrihy.By Clare FM

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Day Three Of Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy 2024 15:16

3d ago15:16

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Clare FM’s Therese McInerney took a trip to Miltown Malbay to the Willie Clancy Summer School.The Willie Clancy Summer School is a week-long summer school in traditional music and set dance held annually at Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare.Catch up on day three of the Willie Clancy Summer School on Wednesday’s Morning Focus.…

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Seanchaí Corner: Episode 13: The Rat & The Weasel 9:30

3d ago9:30

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It is time to bring you another weird and wonderful tale, which means it is time for another edition of Seanchaí Corner.Seanchaí Corner sees the renowned author, storyteller, lecturer, and broadcaster Eddie Lenihan regaling us with a memorable story from his extensive collection of old Irish tales and fables.In our latest installment of Seanchaí Co…

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Tulla Music Festival Returns This Summer 10:08

3d ago10:08

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Tulla is gearing up for a very big weekend, with the Tulla Music Festival getting even closer! Dr. Daly Park will host the festival from the 26th-28th of July. To find out more, Peter O'Connell was joined by Aisling Hunt, the Public Relations Officer of Tulla Music Festival and Musician Mike Denver.Picture (c): Tulla GAA Club via Facebook…

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Fresh Calls For XL Bully Ban After Child Attacked In South-East Clare 1:41

3d ago1:41

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There's calls for a ban on XL Bullys to be introduced immediately in Clare, after a child was attacked in the south-east of the county. Clare's County Dog Warden was dispatched to the incident, where a second XL Bully was discovered at the premises, and both dogs were subsequently destroyed. It comes just one month after 23-year-old Limerick woman …

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Clare Credit Union Manager Claims "Underfunded" Education System Financially Punishing Parents 5:16

3d ago5:16

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The head of a Clare credit union claims a historically "underfunded" education system is punishing parents financially. The Irish League of Credit Unions' annual Back to School Survey has found one in four parents have got into debt to meet back to school costs - with one third of these in debt of over €500. The total average back to school spend p…

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Clare Criminal Barristers Fighting For Justice In Pay Dispute 9:58

4d ago9:58

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Clare's Criminal Barristers have begun withdrawing their services today, as part of three days of planned industrial action.The legal professionals are warning of a potential recruitment crisis in the sector, unless pay cuts introduced in response to the recession in 2009 are reversed.Criminal cases at sixteen courthouses, including Ennis won't be …

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Friends Of Ennis Hospital Group Publishes Review Documenting Patient's "Terrible" Experience At UHL 12:35

4d ago12:35

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Ennis healthcare campaigners are arguing a review documenting the "terrible" experience of a patient at UHL reaffirms the need for an emergency department in Clare.The Friends of Ennis Hospital campaign group has conducted a review of the Dooradoyle facility's ED based on the experience of 'Patient A' who spent 82 hours on a trolley there last week…

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Summer Of Music Continues In Kilrush 5:03

4d ago5:03

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Musicians from Ireland and the USA will be bringing some unique sounds to Kilrush this month, for the latest in a series of ‘Cosy Concerts’ at Banner Books. Folk duo Ru O’Shea and Sarah Szucs will be performing in Kilrush on Friday, July 12th. To chat more about this, they joined Peter O'Connell on Tuesday's Morning Focus.Picture (c): Ru Ó' Shea an…

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Clare Green Senator Expects O'Gorman To Be More "Strategic" Party Leader 12:28

4d ago12:28

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Clare's Green senator says she expects Roderic O'Gorman to be a more "strategic" party leader than his predecessor.The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has been confirmed as the new leader of the Green Party - having received 984 votes from the party's electorate compared to 912 for Senator Pippa Hackett.The role o…

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Multiple Women Allege Sexual Advances By Male FAI Coaches 16:20

4d ago16:20

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The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has apologised to female former international players, and trainees on a FAS soccer training course, who experienced alleged unwanted or inappropriate sexual advances from FAI coaches in the 1990s. A joint Sunday Independent / RTE Television investigation detailed alleged unwanted or inappropriate sexual ad…

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"The Four Keys To Master Well-Being & Live A Fulfilling Life" Talk Set To Take Place In Kilalloe 12:00

4d ago12:00

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Sergi Mora specialises in one-to-one coaching sessions to help young adults (18-35 years old usually) to find direction and their purpose in life. At the end of this month, he will have his first public talk in Killaloe where he will discuss the the four keys to master well-being and to live a fulfilling life.The talk will be at the local library o…

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Comhaltas Seisiún 2024 8:57

4d ago8:57

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Comhaltas Seisiún offers a distinctive traditional entertainment event at more than 50 venues across Ireland during July and August. The show features Irish music, song, dance, and storytelling, followed by an interactive session where audience members can participate and join in on the floor. This year, Cois na hAbhna will showcase various Seisiún…

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Ireland’s Lost Crafts And Local Craftsmanship Showcased At Craggaunowen 6:52

4d ago6:52

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Ireland’s traditional crafts and trades will be showcased during the 2024 Culture & Crafts Fair at Craggaunowen on the 13th and 14th of July.Visitors will have the opportunity to engage directly with artists, crafts and tradespeople, storytellers, musician, and dancers from across Clare. To find out more, Peter O' Connell was joined by Pauline Leni…

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Tulla Mother Shares Her Family's Story To Highlight Autism Diagnosis Crisis 12:53

4d ago12:53

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Upon learning that over 1,200 children are waiting for an autism diagnosis, Shirley Conway felt compelled to share her family's story.Shirley's youngest 2 boys are twins Joe and Charlie. They are in the CDNT (children's disability network team) services in Ennis, which she claims are almost non existent. She is fighting to get them assessed as they…

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Day Two Of Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy 2024 15:35

4d ago15:35

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Clare FM’s Therese McInereny took a trip to Miltown Malbay to the Willie Clancy Summer School.The Willie Clancy Summer School is a week-long summer school in traditional music and set dance held annually at Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare.Catch up on day two of the Willie Clancy Summer School on Tuesday's Morning Focus.…

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Yacht Owner Grateful To Kilkee Community After Beach Incident 9:02

4d ago9:02

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Last Wednesday, a yacht belonging to Nigel Kearney from County Down was found stranded on Kilkee beach.To find out what happened and to highlight the great community spirit that followed, Peter O'Connell spoke with Nigel Kearney, on Tuesday's Morning Focus.Picture (c): Hugh Harvey-KellyBy Clare FM

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Clare County Council Demands Tougher Sentences For Gender-Based Assaults 6:08

5d ago6:08

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Clare County Council has unanimously backed a resolution calling for tougher sentences for perpetrators of gender-based assaults. It's after 22 Year-Old Ardnacrusha based soldier Cathal Crotty received a fully-suspended sentence for an unprovoked attack on Limerick woman Natasha O'Brien in 2022, which left her unconscious. Crotty's sentence is now …

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