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Sections Of Cliffs Of Moher Walking Trail To Close 14:52

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Two sections of a popular walking trail at the Cliffs of Moher will be closed today, so that works planned for later in the year can be carried out in the coming weeks. A total of 5,500 metres of the walking route will be closed to the public, with access being prohibited except to members of the emergency services. Clare County Council had propose…

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Protest Over Pilot School Bus Scheme In South-East Clare 16:23

2h ago16:23

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Last week, we brought you the news that parents were concerned and frustrated over plans to pilot a new school bus scheme in South-East Clare. Parents were reacting, after it emerged over 550 students from Cratloe, Newmarket-On-Fergus and Sixmilebridge will be integrated on an enhanced version of the public Ennis to Shannon 343 route. Their concern…

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Clare Oireachtas Health Committee Member Criticises Timeline Of HIQA Midwest Review 7:01

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A Clare member of the Oireachtas Health Committee claims the timeline given by HIQA for its review of urgent and emergency care in the Midwest is "stretching it". The Health Information and Quality Authority has published the terms of reference for its review which it's said will "inform decision-making around the design and delivery of urgent and …

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Clare IFA Chair Dismisses Residential Zoned Land Tax As A "Land Grab" 2:53

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The Clare branch of the IFA has dismissed the deferred tax on residential zoned land as a "land grab". Finance Minister Jack Chambers has confirmed the Residential Zoned Land Tax, which would see land zoned for residential development taxed at 3% of its market value, has been deferred until next year. The tax had been proposed to target land hoardi…

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As Slaughter of Palestinians Continues, Gaza Ceasefire Talks Could be at Critical Juncture 29:00

1h ago29:00

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University of Wisconsin former Assistant Director of Middle Eastern Studies Jennifer Lowenstein: As Slaughter of Palestinians Continues, Gaza Ceasefire Talks Could be at Critical Juncture People's Policy Project President Matt Bruenig: Assessing Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris’ Economic Policy Proposals WE ACT for Environmental Justice's Micae…

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A Pot Of Films Festival 2024: Ennistymon Debuts Exciting New Community Film Event 9:34

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A Pot of Films Festival, Ennistymon’s inaugural Community Film Festival, will take place on the 24th of August. In early July we chatted with the festival’s Events & Promotions Manager, Aoibheann Boyle about the callout for short filmmakers to participate in the festival.With the festival looming large on the horizon, Alan Morrissey was joined once…

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Clare Housing Committee Member Predicts Ireland Will Suffer Unless Housing Stock Boosted 15:08

10m ago15:08

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A member of Clare County Council's housing committee fears the country will suffer "across every vein" unless a new government with a plan for boosting housing delivery comes to power.The spotlight has fallen on the shortfall of social housing here, as a new report has identified Clare as having the eighth lowest rate of local authority housing, as…

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Clare Mother And Baby Home Survivors Accuses State Of "Dangling A Carrot" Regarding Redress 17:07

15m ago17:07

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A Clare Mother and Baby Home survivor is accusing the State of "dangling a carrot" in front of him and his fellow survivors when it comes to redress.Former Trade Unionist Sheila Nunan was appointed by the Minister for Equality as "expert negotiator" tasked with securing money from church orders for Mother and Baby Home redress in May of last year.S…

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Nuala Kennedy & Eamon O’Leary On New Album And Upcoming Show 17:54

38m ago17:54

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Nuala Kennedy and Eamon O’Leary are releasing their new album today. Hydra is the fantastic new record from the duo, who are also getting ready to hit the road. They will be supporting the renowned American singer-songwriter Bonnie Prince Billy on his nationwide tour, as well as playing shows of their own.…

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Clare Developer Claims Tax Break Will Lead To Increased Supply Of Rental Properties 4:29

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A Clare developer claims unless financial benefits are provided, most developers won't undertake large scale, time consuming housing projects.It comes the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers has called on the government to reintroduce the Section 23 tax break which was in effect before the crash to increase the amount of available ren…

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Gabriel Kehinde On Return From Injury And Future Plans 5:33

30m ago5:33

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Gabriel Kehinde is an Ennis track athlete who became the third-fastest man in Ireland last year, when he finished third in the 100-meter sprint at the National Track and Field Championship. To find out more about his recovery from an injury and to discuss his future plans, Gabriel joined Alan Morrissey in-studio on Wednesday's Morning Focus.…

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Obesity Treatment Should Focus On Health Gain Over Weight Loss 15:13

2h ago15:13

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Research published in The Lancet has recommended a change in how health services view treatment of obesity – that the target should be lifelong health gain rather than weight loss. The Irish Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism says treatments for the disease are needed lifelong to have health benefit. It says the different complications o…

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Clare Government TD Urges Taoiseach To Use Stronger Wording Around Second Midwest ED 10:31

1h ago10:31

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A Clare Government TD insists the Taoiseach should be using stronger wording around the need for a second emergency department in the Midwest. It comes as Taoiseach Simon Harris has said "when it comes to the Midwest, we should have an openness to a second emergency department" pending the findings up the upcoming HIQA review. It's now two weeks si…

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Clare FM Preview Of 2024 Clare TUS SHC Round 2 35:24

1d ago35:24

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Clare FM Preview Of 2024 Clare TUS SHC Round 2By Clare FM

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Clare Businesses And Householders Call On Government To Stop Fuelling Price Hikes At The Pumps 14:40

1h ago14:40

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Households and Businesses in Clare are calling on the Government to focus on absorbing costs, rather than fuelling price hikes at the pumps.It comes as Ireland is expected to have the highest levels of diesel tax in Europe after the upcoming budget.More fuel price hikes lie ahead for motorists at the pumps, with Ireland poised to top the EU fuel ta…

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One Closed Section Of Cliffs Of Moher Trail Could Reopen By End Of September 9:33

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It's hope one section of the Cliffs of Moher walking trail could be re-opened as early as the end of September.Following two tragic deaths at the popular North Clare attraction in recent months, the Clare Local Development Company has confirmed 5,500 metres of the trail will be closed to the public from Thursday.Access will be restricted to emergen…

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Bus Éireann "Very Confident" Revamp Of Popular Clare Service Will Eradicate Past Issues 13:11

11m ago13:11

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Bus Éireann says it's "very confident" a new revamp of its most popular Clare service will eradicate issues of the past.The 343 bus route is to be come a 24-hour service between Shannon Airport and Limerick - with buses going every 20 minutes during peak hours and every 30 minutes during off peak hours on weekdays.The changes will also see the crea…

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Calls For Local Council To Increase Number Of Pedestrian Crossings In Towns 7:47

16m ago7:47

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A North Clare resident, who's visiually impaired, is calling on the local authority to increase the number of pedestrian crossings in the county.It follows the publication of a new Vision Ireland survey, which shows a 37 per cent increase in reports of injuries caused by obstacles on footpaths nationally in the last 12 months.Lahinch resident Clair…

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Travel Tales With Fergal: Provence In France 24:01

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On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke to Fergal O’Keefe, host of the Travel Tales with Fergal podcast.On this week’s Travel Tales, Fergal discussed his travel experiences to Provence in France and surrounding areas.By Clare FM

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Bus Éireann CEO On Changes To Enhance 343 Route And Issues With Pilot Shannon School Bus Scheme 13:36

2h ago13:36

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The National Transport Authority and Bus Éireann are today announcing what they say will be “significantly enhanced services and timetables on Route 343, Limerick to Shannon along with three other new or enhanced routes along the Limerick-Shannon-Ennis corridor”. Included in the changes to the 343 route will be a 24-hour service between Shannon Air…

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Ennis Fianna Fáil Annual Republican Commemoration 2024 9:45

1h ago9:45

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This weekend will see Ennis Fianna Fáil hold its annual commemoration in honour of Commandant Frank Barrett. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Michael McTigue, Clare Fianna Fáíl PRO and Historian, Paul Minihan.By Clare FM

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Clare TikTok Star: Caroline Rushe On Her Social Media Journey 15:55

3h ago15:55

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Those of you on TikTok or Instagram will be familiar with My Crazy Life Caroline, known to her friends and family as Caroline Rushe. Caroline, who lives in Ennis, has amassed over 100,000 followers combined between Instagram and TikTok. Through both social media channels, Caroline entertains her followers with lots of videos offering advice and tip…

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Clare Senator Claims Ending Open Access To Politicians Would Be "Retrogade Step" 8:03

22m ago8:03

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A Clare senator claims it would be a "retrograde step" for Ireland if open access to politicians was diminished in any way. It comes as the Garda Commissioner has raised the threat level posed by violent political extremists from moderate to substantial. Responding to the move, the Department of Justice has issued a statement saying "Ireland, like …

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Claims Redeveloping Killaloe Courthouse Will Revitalise The Town 3:07

25m ago3:07

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It's claimed the redevelopment of an East Clare courthouse would revitalise the town. It comes as Clare County Council has opened consultation on plans for the renovation of the Old Killaloe Courthouse - with the public invited to visit the courthouse on Wednesday from 2-4pm or on Thursday from 6-8pm to share their views. A feasibility study was co…

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Clare Firefighters Say Raising Retirement Age "Buys The Government Time" To Fix The Service 6:16

34m ago6:16

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Clare firefighters say raising the retirement age "buys the Government time" to address the more pressing issues in the service.From today, the mandatory age at which those in the fire service, prison service and the Defence Forces can retire will increase from 60 to 62.The measure was among a number of recommendations for firefighters set out by t…

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Successive Governments "Hammering" Pub Trade Blamed For Clare Closures 9:19

36m ago9:19

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Successive governments "hammering" the pub trade is being blamed for pub closures in Clare.New Department of Housing Data shows local authorities around the country have received 92 notifications to redevelop vacant pubs as residential properties across 2022 and 2023.In Clare, six former pubs are to be redeveloped as 18 residential units.With the n…

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Claims Government's €750 Tax Credit Proposal Won't Buck Emigration Trends 13:00

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Young people in Clare claim the government's proposal to introduce a tax credit for themselves and their peers won't buck historical trends of emigration. Measures to keep recently gradated students in Ireland will be included in the upcoming budget, with calls for it to be central to government policy. The Department of Enterprise's pre-budget sub…

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New Principal Appointed To Ennis Community College And Gaelcoláiste An Chláir. 13:20

40m ago13:20

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Two Ennis secondary schools have been appointed a new principal ahead of the upcoming school year. Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board have announced James O'Shaughnessy as the principal of Ennis Community College and Gaelcoláiste an Chláir. The Limerick man has 17 years of experience teaching within the Limerick and Clare ETB, with the…

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In The Garden – Growing Plants In Windswept Areas 22:42

28m ago22:42

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On Monday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane’s Garden Centre in Kilcolgan.This week, Tom gave listeners some advice on growing plants in windswept areas.If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or Whatsapp to 086 1800 964.By Clare FM

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Would A 750 Euro Tax Credit Encourage Young People To Remain In Ireland? 14:51

1h ago14:51

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If you are aged 25 and under and considering moving abroad, would a tax credit of €750 persuade you to change your mind and remain in Ireland? Enterprise Minister Peter Burke had previously said a €750 tax credit should be put in place for young people in a bid to stop them emigrating abroad after they finish college. Calls are now being made for a…

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Legal Advice: Enduring Power of Attorney 13:34

3m ago13:34

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On Monday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke to Sharon Cahir of Cahir & Co Solicitors, Ennis in our weekly legal slot.This week, Sharon discussed the enduring power of attorney.If you have a legal question for Cahir & Co. Solicitors, email us on focus@clare.fmBy Clare FM

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Clare Woman Wins 4 Medals At European Transplant Sports Championships 16:44

19m ago16:44

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Marie O'Connor, who is from Lahinch, was part of the Transplant Sport Ireland team who brought home an incredible 65 medals from the recent European Championships. Marie more than played her part in that superb effort from Team Ireland in Lisbon, Portugal, winning four medals herself. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Marie on Monday's…

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Claims People Of West Clare Have Been Sold "Disaster" Over Persistent Water Outages 6:48

14m ago6:48

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It's claimed the people of Miltown have been "sold a disaster" due to persistent water outages affecting homes and businesses in the region. It's after a burst main led to supply disruptions in the Coore, Quilty, Mullagh,Miltown Malbay, Spanish Point and Cooraclare areas for the second time in the space of a month. The West Clare Municipal District…

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Calls For Reinstatement Of Dedicated South-East School Bus Service 9:37

15m ago9:37

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Bus Eireann is being urged to go back to the drawing board and reinstate a dedicated school bus service in South-East Clare. Under a new pilot scheme commencing next week, over 550 students from Cratloe, Newmarket-On-Fergus and Sixmilebridge will be integrated on an enhanced version of the public Ennis to Shannon 343 route. Parents groups have alre…

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Clare Sport And Community Groups To Benefit From €800,000 Funding Boost 4:37

16m ago4:37

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Community projects in Clare are set to take a major step forward following a significant funding boost.A total of 26 initiatives across the county are set to benefit from an €800,000 allocation under the Community Climate Action Programme.Among the organisations included are mens sheds, tidy towns committees, GAA clubs and soccer clubs countywide.C…

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Summer Spike In Abandoned Dogs In Clare 4:57

21m ago4:57

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A summer spike in dogs being abandoned has been been reported in Clare.Within the last week, six dogs have been rescued by Clare's County Dog Warden and all remain unclaimed.The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals observed a 47% increase in the number of dogs it rescued last year and claimed in January that its kennels are at "fu…

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Former Councillor Reiterates Call For Road Safety To Form Core Part Of School Curriculun 3:56

14m ago3:56

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A former County Councillor believes it's crucial that road safety education becomes a core part of the school curriculum. It comes as a safe driving programme is set to be rolled out in September for all Transition Year students and will focus on preparing students for learning to drive while educating them on the dangers of unsafe behaviour on the…

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Clare Government TD Admits Phased Drawdown Process For Vacant Property Grant Worth Exploring 8:06

24m ago8:06

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A Clare Government TD admits the grant for refurbishing vacant properties could move towards a more phased drawdown process.It comes as Department of Housing figures reveal 38 vacant commercial properties have been converted to homes in Clare since 2018.As of the end of June, 403 applications have been made in Clare for the Vacant Property Refurbis…

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Clare Habitat Restoration Charity To Recieve Vital Project Funding 6:50

28m ago6:50

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A Clare organisation is set to receive crucial project funding under the Peatlands and Natura Community Engagement SchemeThe scheme is distributing €458,000 of funding between 36 local community groups and Ennistymon-based restoration charity Hometree is set to receive just under €60,000 for two of their projects. Their Cnocán Bán Restoration Proje…

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Sunday Prayer - Sunday 18th August 2024 14:13

9m ago14:13

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Fr Gerry Kenny leads our Sunday Prayer for Sunday 18th August 2024, the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time.By Clare FM

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Clare MEP Accuses Government Of "Disregard" For Communties Following New Tented Village Reports 11:28

13m ago11:28

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Clare's MEP is accusing the Government of showing a "disregard" for communities in this county through its approach to asylum seeker accommodation.It comes as a video has surfaced on social media which appears to show a newly-erected "tented village" in Knockalisheen in Meelick.A HIQA inspection of the Knockalisheen Direct Provision Centre earlier …

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Clare Drug Harm Reduction Company Warning Electric Picnic Attendees Of "Deadly Synthetic Opioids" 3:48

13m ago3:48

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Clare people attending Electric Picnic this weekend are being reminded that drug testing facilities will be available on-site.Drugs.ie will be operating two tents from 11am to 9pm each day of the festival which will provide harm reduction support while two surrender bins will be available where people can deposit drugs for analysis.Gardaí are remin…

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Best Daycation Ever – Kilkee Waterworld & Seedsavers 5:14

22m ago5:14

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We are out and about across County Clare, experiencing some exciting adventures this summer. We have teamed up with Fáilte Ireland to help you experience the ‘Best Daycation Ever’.This week, Colum highlighted Kilkee Waterworld & Seedsavers.Picture (c): Kilkee Waterworld via Facebook.By Clare FM

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Energising Clare: Episode 10 - Wind Farms And Nature/Biodiveristy 8:00

2h ago8:00

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It is time for the tenth 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, Alan Morrissey was joined by NTR Asset Manager Karina Ronan, to discuss wind farms and biodiversity.By Clare FM

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Village Tour: Episode 26 - Kilkishen 42:14

6m ago42:14

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It is time for the twenty-sixth episode of our newest feature on Morning Focus, Village Tour, where Alan Morrissey paid a visit to Kilkishen.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…

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Róisín's Robe - Rehearsed Reading of A Forgotten Play 10:06

1h ago10:06

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Glór will play host to a rehearsed reading of a forgotten play with a Clare connection this weekend. On Saturday, Clare Youth Theatre will publicly read - for the very first time - a one-act play called Róisín's Robe. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by the producer of the play, Jessica Curtin and cast member, Aimee Shannon.…

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Ennis Father On Difficulty To Secure Speech & Language Support For His Son 13:51

4d ago13:51

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Kieran O' Loughlin, who lives in Ennis, has run into difficulties in getting Speech and Language Therapy for his young son. He has been told that his son Jack, who is autistic, cannot currently be provided with speech and language therapy due to staffing issues.Picture (c) Elena KHarchenko via Canva.com…

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Clare Resident Hopes To Raise Funds For Cousin’s Cancer Treatment 5:31

17m ago5:31

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Izabela Knotowska has organised a couple of fundraising events in aid of her cousin Sara Fodrowska who is battling cancer. Izabela has spent nearly all her life in Shannon but is originally from Poland, where her cousin Sara lives. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Izabela Knotowska on Thursday's Morning Focus.Photo (c) Sara Fodrowska …