Best small talk in Japanese Podcasts (2024)

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Crowe Says Lisdoonvarna And Ballyvaughan "Cannot Do Any More" For Refugees 17:59

17m ago17:59

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Clare's Government TD is urging the International Protection Accommodation Services not to renew Asylum Seeker contracts in Lisdoonvarna and Ballyvaughan.As it stands, there are currently 1,007 International Protection Applicants living in Clare, which is a 44% increase in the last year.The Ennistymon Electoral Area is hosting 329 International Pro…

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Claims "There's A Will" From Government To Address Clare Water Issues 3:35

12m ago3:35

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It's being argued "there's a will" from the Government to prioritise Clare sewerage infrastructure projects despite a recent report highlighting human health and biodiversity concerns here.The Environmental Protection Agency has found that raw sewerage is being discharged from Ballyvaughan and Kilkee's wastewater treatment plants each day, while La…

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Beyond Belief - Sunday 20th October 2024 54:33

1h ago54:33

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Stephen Fletcher presents this week's Beyond Belief which features an interview with John Quinn the Director of Strategy at Alpha Ireland and explains what Alpha is and how it is growing across different denominations across Ireland.He also talks to Fr Brendan Quinlivan, recently returned from Rome and joining the Killaloe Diocese Pilgrimage to Lou…

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Advice Issued To Avoid Coastal Areas As Storm Ashley Due To Make Landfall 3:35

19m ago3:35

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People are being advised to avoid coastal areas and not to make unnecessary journeys as Storm Ashley is due to make landfall.A status orange wind alert will come into affect for the county from midday until 9pm tomorrow Sunday while a status yellow warning has been issued for the rest of the country from midnight tonight.Fallen trees leading to dan…

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Push For Greater Supports To Make Local Shops In Clare More Viable 2:52

22m ago2:52

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There's a push for greater accessibility of supports in order to makes local shops in Clare more viable.Doonbeg Fianna Fáil Councillor Rita McInerney is pledging to establish Social Enterprise grants for local shops in rural communities where staying on tops of costs can be a challenge.Areas in Clare not currently served by a local shop include Car…

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New Street Lights Coming To Shannon 3:05

24m ago3:05

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Works to resolve major visibility issues on a prominent road near a school, shopping centre and a housing estate in Shannon are finally underway.It follows longstanding concerns for motorists and pedestrians on Bóthar na Rinne, including a number of reported near misses in recent weeks due to street light outages.In response, the Shannon Municipal …

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Sunday Prayer - Sunday 20th October 2024 15:00

11m ago15:00

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Stephen Fletcher leads our Sunday prayer for today Sunday 20th October 2024, the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 21st Sunday after Trinity.By Clare FM

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Bangladesh issues arrest warrant for ousted prime minister 49:01

10h ago49:01

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Bangladesh has issued an arrest warrant for the country's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Also, a bespoke press is now focusing solely on Asian American literature to counter discrimination among that demographic. And, the FBI has announced charges against Ryan James Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder for Team Canada, for allegedly running …

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Uisce Eireann Urged Not To Appeal And Draw Up New Plans For Kilkee Plant 16:09

38m ago16:09

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It's claimed Uisce Eireann's best option to fast-track a new Wastewater Treatment Plant for Kilkee is to draw up a new plan and not appeal the council's latest decision to An Bord Pleanála. The local authority has refused the utility's application for a plant just 600m away from Kilkee Cliff Walk, citing concerns over its proximity to the attractio…

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Hopes First Ever MidWest Undergrad Medicine Course Will Bring More Doctors To Region 8:03

41m ago8:03

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Hopes First Ever MidWest Undergrad Medicine Course Will Bring More Doctors To Region by Clare FMBy Clare FM

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Clare Financial Adviser Cautions Latest Interest Rate Cut Not A Silver Bullet 5:04

13h ago5:04

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A Clare Financial Advisor is cautioning that the latest recommended cut to interest rates won't be a silver bullet for first time buyers. It comes as the European Central Bank has slashed the rate for the third time this year, to leave it at 3.25%. The latest 0.25% cut effectively means a consumer holding a tracker mortgage worth €200,000, will sav…

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Hopes Expressed New Safety Measures By Ennis Primary School Will Give Parents "Confidence" 5:38

20m ago5:38

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It's hoped new safety measures in the vicinity of an Ennis primary school will give parents the confidence to allow their children to walk or cycle. As part of the Safe Routes to School Programme, which has been developed by the National Transport Authority and Green Schools, works worth €175,000 will be carried out on the Kilrush Road near Ennis N…

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Morning Focus Visits Sláinte An Chláir 18:38

20h ago18:38

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Alan Morrissey visited Sláinte an Chláir to have a look at their premises and its various services. Alan sat down to chat with Caroline and Lena O’Rourke, both of whom also attend Sláinte an Chláir, as well as counsellor, Marie Guiney Kelly, and reflexologist, Julianne O’Connor.Photo (c) Clare Cancer Support via Facebook…

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Sláinte An Chláir Service User Lyndsey Walsh Shares Her Story 12:37

2h ago12:37

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Earlier this week, Alan Morrissey paid a visit to Sláinte an Chláir to see firsthand their setup and to have a chat with some of those who either work at the centre, or avail of its services. One of the people who attends Sláinte an Chláir is Lyndsey Walsh, who was good enough to take the time to share her story with Alan Morrissey. Photo (c): Clar…

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Sláinte An Chláir Honorary Chairperson Theresa Murrihy Shares Her Story 14:44

1d ago14:44

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Alan Morrissey recently had the opportunity to speak with Theresa Murrihy, the Honorary Chairperson of Sláinte an Chláir. Theresa knows only too well what it is like to deal with cancer, having survived it not just once, but twice. Theresa joined Alan Morrissey in studio, and Alan began by asking her to take him back to when she was diagnosed with …

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Sláinte An Chláir Treasurer Marie Phelan Shares Her Story 11:52

3h ago11:52

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Alan Morrissey was joined by Marie Phelan, Treasurer for Sláinte an Chláir. Marie shared her own cancer story and highlighted the vital service that Sláinte an Chláir provide.Photo (c): Clare FMBy Clare FM

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Fears Designation Of Clare Lands As SDZ Could Be "Forgotten About Altogether" 2:36

7m ago2:36

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Concerns have been voiced that the designation of lands in Clare as an Economic Strategic Development Zone could be "forgotten about altogether" if action isn't taken soon. Clare County Council and the University of Limerick applied in February for 2022 to the Government to designate lands north of the University as an Economic SDZ, which it's pred…

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Funding Of Over €3M Sought To Complete Caherlohan Redevelopment 11:12

12m ago11:12

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A multi-million euro investment is being sought to complete the redevelopment of Clare GAA's Centre of Excellence. Clare County Board is currently awaiting planning approval for a revamp of the Caherlohan facility, that would include 3 new playing pitches, a new gym, dressing rooms, floodlights, a farmer's market and sensory gardens. The full proje…

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HI GUYS (Podcast Exclusive) 18th October 9:33

1h ago9:33

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Stormey boy is back for this one!By rova | Mai FM

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FULL SHOW - Men should NEVER wear this 🙅 53:56

1h ago53:56

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If you're a fan of cocktails you'll love this epBy rova | Mai FM

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Israel says Hamas leader killed 45:54

1d ago45:54

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The Israeli military says it has killed Hamas' leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar. Also, the governor of La Rioja province in Argentina has put an alternate currency called "chachos" into circulation. And, Italy passes the most restrictive law against international surrogacy in the West. Plus, the US now has a new Arctic ambassador. Listen to today’s Mus…

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Stay Away from Shibuya For Halloween! | STJ 262 29:45

22m ago29:45

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IPAS And Ukrainian Accommodation "Exit Strategy" Sought For Clare 10:58

21m ago10:58

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An "exit strategy" is being sought for County Clare with regard to the use of tourist accommodation for Ukrainian refugees and International Protection Applicants.This week's meeting of Clare County Council has heard several councillors request a "clear plan and timeline" for the return of tourist beds to the tourism market, as well a "recovery and…

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Claims North Clare Communities Put Under Particular Pressure Due To Proportion Of IPAS Residents 4:23

22m ago4:23

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The meeting heard that North Clare communities such as Lisdoonvarna and Ballyvaughan have been put under particular pressure in recent years and that while they've extended a warm "céad míle fáilte", there's only so much they can be expected to do.Figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the Ennistymon region, which encompasses most of …

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Clare HSE Patient Advocate Says He'll "Ensure" Clarke Report Recommendations Are Implemented 21:55

30m ago21:55

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A Clare-based new appointee to a board of HSE MidWest says he'll do all in his power to ensure the recommendations of the Clarke report are implemented.Lahinch healthcare campaigner John Wall has been appointed to the organisation's Programme Improvement Board as a patient advocate, meaning he'll have an input on funding, spending, decion-making an…

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Senior Hurling Final Preview 2024 21:44

2h ago21:44

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Excitement levels in Feakle and Sixmilebridge are ratcheting up, ahead of Sunday’s TUS Clare senior hurling final. Sixmilebridge are hoping to lift the Canon Hamilton Cup for a 16th time, in what is their first final appearance since 2020. However, Feakle’s absence from the county’s hurling showpiece stretches back much farther; the last of their s…

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Former One Direction Star Liam Payne Dies Aged 31 8:56

23m ago8:56

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Former One Direction star Liam Payne has passed away at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Showbiz Editor of RSVP Magazine, Mikie O’Loughlin and host of Clare FM's Out The Gap, Lauren Lynch.Photo (c): https://www.instagram.com/p/C35k21VId7t/?igsh=MXdvdXAxM3I3ODB5dw…

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Shannon Athlete Fundraising For World Bodybuilding Championships In Japan 10:57

28m ago10:57

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Ewelina Hrynkiewicz-Kucybala, who is based in Shannon, is the current Irish and European bodybuilding champion.She is hoping to represent Ireland at the World Championship in Japan. Of course, travelling to the Far East is not a cheap thing to do, so Ewelina is trying to raise funds to enable her to compete. To find out more about her story, Alan M…

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Calls For Irish Government To Address Hospitality Issues Facing Clare Small Businesses 14:04

1h ago14:04

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There are calls being made for the local authority to advocate for the Government to provide better supports for small businesses within the hospitality sector. Ennis Fianna Fáil Cllr Antoinette Baker Bashua put forward a motion at this month's meeting of Clare County Council, calling for them “to ask the Minister to urgently review the current sup…

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Fitness And Wellness With Kieran McMahon: Fitness Through Winter 9:38

23m ago9:38

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On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan welcomed Kieran McMahon onto the show for the Fitness and Wellness slot.Kieran is an online personal trainer and is also the founder of KM Fitness and the Be A Better Man online coaching mentorship.This week, Kieran gave advice on how to stay fit during winter.By Clare FM

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Irish Book Week 2024 6:44

22m ago6:44

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Irish Book Week is looming large on the horizon. The event will run from the 19th-26th of October. Now in its 7th year, Irish Book Week is a nationwide celebration of Irish bookshops, Irish books, publishers, writers, illustrators and poets. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by the Chair of the Committee for Bookselling Ireland, Da…

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MS Society Branch Fundraiser In Tulla 8:53

31m ago8:53

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Tulla Community Centre will be the venue for an important fundraiser this weekend. On Saturday, it will host the charitable initiative, in aid of the local voluntary branch of the MS Society. A host of local musicians and singers are set to perform at the fundraiser.For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Regional Community Worker with the M…

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STITCH UPS + UNDIES 51:14

1h ago51:14

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Randy got massively stitched up at a dating show, and Tegs has had enough of you talking about your damn high schoolBy rova | Mai FM

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Council Says Government Has "No Plan" To Bring Clare's Tourist Beds Back Into Tourist Market 3:35

25m ago3:35

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The Chief Executive of Clare County Council says it appears the Government has "no plan to deal with the long term implications" of contracting Clare's tourist beds for refugee accommodation. The comments came during a discussion during this week's meeting of the county's elected representatives concerning the strategy for returning hotels and othe…

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Health Minister Disputes Nursing Vacancy Figures Provided By UL Hospitals Group 5:01

30m ago5:01

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The Health Minister is being urged to provide clarity on efforts to tackle staffing deficits at University Hospital Limerick. Minister Stephen Donnelly has disputed claims that 240 nursing vacancies exist at UHL, even though this was confirmed by former UL Hospitals Group CEO Colette Cowan in a parliamentary question reply in August, which quoted H…

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PODCAST - Clare FM Preview Of 2024 TUS Clare SHC Final 1:20:35

19m ago1:20:35

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Ahead of their meeting in the TUS Clare SHC final, Clare FM's Derek Dormer spoke with representatives from Feakle and Sixmilebridge as they prepare for Sunday's showdown in Cusack ParkBy Clare FM

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HI GUYS (Podcast Exclusive) 17th October 10:48

25m ago10:48

10:48

Our most surprising performance review of the year so far...By rova | Mai FM

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FULL SHOW - Stop talking about your high school 😂 58:54

35m ago58:54

58:54

Also we're humble....we promiseBy rova | Mai FM

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Responding to THAT Samoan video.... 5:16

33m ago5:16

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Yeah, we got some thoughts on this one...By rova | Mai FM

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Zelenskiy presents five-point 'victory plan' to Ukraine's parliament 47:54

6h ago47:54

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has outlined a five-point "victory plan" to his nation’s parliament. Also, Turkish authorities have revoked the license of independent radio station Açık Radyo — or Open Radio — taking it off the air today. And, the Dominican Republic has deported more than 10,000 Haitians in the last week, the first of many …

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Clare Businesses Urged To Educate All Employees On Cyber Security Following Recent Attack 10:37

9m ago10:37

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Businesses and employees across Clare are being urged to be proactive in protecting against cyber security attacks.It follows a recent cyber attack on a west Clare business, which caused over € 1,000 worth of damages. Just last week, St. Tola's Goats Cheese in Ennistymon had its system subject to a cyber attack when attempting to send online invoic…

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Clare Senior Camogie Final Preview 10:53

23m ago10:53

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Truagh-Clonlara will be hoping to make it back-to-back Clare Credit Union senior camogie titles this weekend. The south-east Clare side took a step closer to retaining the McMahon Cup, thanks to a hard-fought semi-final win over the side they beat in last year’s final, Scariff-Ogonelloe last weekend. Saturday’s senior camogie final, which throws in…

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Financial Advice: Pensions & Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme 11:36

14m ago11:36

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On Wednesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tommy Corbett from Carey Corbett Financial Solutions.This week, Tommy provided Alan and our Morning Focus listeners with advice on pension and the auto enrolment pension scheme.By Clare FM

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Clare Man Defies The Odds & Makes Two Holes-In-One In Same Round 9:58

19m ago9:58

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We all know that a hole-in-one in golf is a rarity...but what if we told you that a Clare man achieved this feat not just once, but twice in the same round!The National Hole-in-One Registry calculates the odds of hitting two aces in the same round as 67 million to one. The lucky Clare man who pulled off this incredible feat is Philip Brigdale. To f…

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Opening Of New Post Office In Miltown Malbay 8:54

2d ago8:54

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Miltown Malbay is getting a new post office! The official opening of the new post office in Milltown Malbay is this Friday, the 18th of October in Jone’s Supervalu.To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by John Jones, of Jones’ Supervalu.Photo © An PostBy Clare FM

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Clare’s New 5-Year Sports Plan Aims To Enhance Facilities And Boost Participation Across Communities 17:37

43m ago17:37

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Clare County Council will open a public consultation on November 1st ahead of signing off on its new 5 year local sports plan for 2024 to 2028. The draft framework for the plan has been developed following a survey of 579 people across the county, which revealed some startling findings, including that 40% of people see a lack of local facilities as…

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Clare County Council Votes To Call On Government To Enact Occupied Territories Bill 1:50

11m ago1:50

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Clare County Council has passed a motion calling on the Government to enact the Occupied Territories Bill. The motion tabled by Shannon Sinn Féin Councillor Donna McGettigan received the backing of the majority of councillors at this week's meeting of the county's elected representatives. The local authority will now write to the Government to requ…

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PODCAST - Clare FM Preview Of TUS Clare IHC Final 59:20

13m ago59:20

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Ahead of Sunday's TUS Clare IHC final, Clare FM's Derrick Lynch & Derek Dormer spoke with representatives of both Wolfe Tones and Tubber to preview their showdown in Cusack ParkBy Clare FM