Best David Reidy Podcasts (2024)

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Clare FM's Derrick Lynch Speaking With Clare's David Reidy Ahead Of The All Ireland SHC Final 8:27

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Clare FM's Derrick Lynch Speaking With Clare's David Reidy Ahead Of The All Ireland SHC FinalBy Clare FM

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Shannon Airport CEO Tells Minister Facility Is "Underutilised" 4:36

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The head of the Shannon Airport Group has told a Government Minister the facility is "underutilised" and can play a greater role in easing congestion in Dublin.Newly-appointed Minister of State James Lawless has visited the Midwest base where much of the discussion has centred around perceived regional imbalance and boosting Shannon's passenger gro…

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Clare MEP Says Von Der Leyen's "Disproportionate Response" In Gaza To Blame For Opposition 11:23

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Clare's MEP believes the sitting European Commission President's "disproportionate response" to the conflict in Gaza is to blame for the level of opposition towards her.The 720 members of the European Parliament will cast their votes tomorrow on who will head up the European Commission for the next five years and Ursula von der Leyen needs the back…

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Claims West Clare Tourism In Need Of Support 'Like Any Other Industry' 11:17

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A Kilmurry-Ibrickane councillor claims the tourism industry in West Clare needs investment 'like any other industry'.At this week's meeting of the West Clare Municipal District, there were calls made to provide greater support to the prevention of litter in the towns of Quilty and Mullagh, as well as at Seafield Pier and the local beachesAt present…

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Mindfulness & Positive Psychology Techniques For Children 9:48

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On Wednesday’s Morning Focus, Peter O' Connell was joined by Mindfulness and Positive Psychology Coach Louise Lynch to discuss mindfulness and positive psychology techniques for children.To get in touch with Louise, you can contact 0868732210, visit www.mindfulmoments.ie or visit mindfulmoments.ie on Instagram and Facebook.Picture (c) Mindful Momen…

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Sports In Focus: Episode 19 - Clare In The Olympics 19:26

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On this weeks Sport in Focus, The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris will have a Clare flavour with two members of Team Ireland's Aquatics contingent having Banner connections.Lahinch native Paul Talty is preparing to head to his second games, having also been part of the Swim Ireland coaching ticket in Tokyo. Meanwhile Erin O'Riordan will be in the pool …

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Clare Leader Forum Holds 3rd Disability Pride Parade 11:01

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Clare Leader Forum will hold their 3rd Disability Pride Parade, on Friday 19th of July from 11.30 am. The pride parade serves as a powerful reminder of their ongoing commitment to advocating for disabled people’s rights. To discuss this further, Peter O'Connell was joined in-studio by Dermot Hayes from Clare Leader Forum.…

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Minister Of State Announces €4.2m Regional State Airports Sustainability Programme 12:33

1h ago12:33

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Newly-appointed Minister of State, James Lawless visited Shannon yesterday to announce the €4.2m Regional State Airports Sustainability Programme which will give Shannon Airport access to funding to implement sustainability solutions. Clare FM's Seán Lyons headed out to Shannon to sit down with the new Minister of State and discuss what the announc…

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Shannon Airport To Benefit From €4.2m Sustainability Funding Pool 12:04

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A Government Minister has announced a funding pool of over €4 million that Shannon Airport can avail of as it strives to meet its sustainability goals. Minister of State at the Department of Transport and at the Department of the Environment Climate and Communications, James Lawless, has relayed the news during a visit to the Midwest base. The €4.2…

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Clare Health Forum Member Insists Midwest ED Review Findings Needed "As Quickly As Possible" 3:31

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A Clare Regional Health Forum West member insists the findings of a HIQA review examining the case for a second emergency department in the Midwest are needed "as quickly as possible". It comes as the Chief Executive of the HSE has received the long-awaited report by former Chief Justice Frank Clarke into the death of Shannon teenager Aoife Johnsto…

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Clare FM's Derrick Lynch Speaking With Clare's Brian Lohan Ahead Of The All Ireland SHC Final 6:10

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Clare FM's Derrick Lynch Speaking With Clare's Brian Lohan Ahead Of The All Ireland SHC FinalBy Clare FM

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Clare FM's Derrick Lynch Speaking With Corks Patrick Horgan Ahead Of All Ireland SHC Final 6:09

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Clare FM's Derrick Lynch Speaking With Corks Patrick Horgan Ahead Of All Ireland SHC FinalBy Clare FM

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Low Rent Tax Credit Uptake In Clare Blamed On Fear Of Eviction 8:03

38m ago8:03

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It's been suggested renters in Clare aren't asking their landlords if they're registered for fear of eviction.It comes as new Oireachtas figures have highlighted an alarmingly low uptake in the rent tax credit this year.Clare FM's Seán Lyons reports.=====When first introduced in 2022, the Rent Tax Credit or RTC, allowed renters to claim maximum tax…

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Call For Expansion Of Services At Ennis Hospital As Waiting List Grows 2:23

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A Clare Oireachtas Health Committee member insists stagnating waiting lists at Ennis Hospital point to the need for an expansion of services at the facility.Outpatients waiting lists for adults at University Hospital Limerick have dropped by nearly 12% in the past year - while the number of adults waiting for a year and a half or more has halved.Pr…

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Council Attributes Spike In Anti-Social Behaviour Complaints To Growth In Tenants' Confidence 7:56

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Clare County Council claims tenants are now more likely to bring forward complaints of anti-social behaviour in their estates than in the past.There's been an 18% rise in the number of complaints received by the local authority regarding anti-social behaviour in social housing this year.A cross-agency approach is taken by local councillors, the cou…

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Ireland South MEP Claims Lack of Funding For Local Radio Stations is a Mistake 8:09

12m ago8:09

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An MEP for this region believes that Media Minister Catherine Martin is making a mistake in not offering funding and supports for local radio stations. It comes as Minister Martin is due to announce a funding model for broadcast media after scandals in the nation's State Broadcaster RTÉ Its claimed local radio plays a vital role in Irish life and t…

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Former Clare Footballer Looks Forward To All-Ireland Final 14:14

2h ago14:14

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On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Peter O' Connell was joined by former Clare footballer and Melbourne resident, Carl Walsh. Carl discussed Melbourne GAA, expressed his pride in Conor Cleary playing for Clare, and shared memories of his father, Noel Walsh.By Clare FM

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History Of Clare: Episode 20 – All-Ireland Finals 14:36

3h ago14:36

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In this week's History in Focus, Peter O'Connell is joined by local historian and author Colm Liddy to explore the history of Clare in All-Ireland Finals.If you have any stories you would like to share with Colm about your town, you can contact him at colmliddy@eircom.net or Clare FM at focus@clare.fm.…

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James O'Loughlin To Be Appointed District Governor Of Ennis Lions Club 11:47

3h ago11:47

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James O'Loughlin has been an active member of our Ennis Lions Club for approximately 30 years and has worked on various local, national and international initiatives for Lions Club. On July 20th he will take over as District Governor at a dinner in the Old Ground Hotel. To discuss this further, Peter O'Connell was joined by James O’Loughlin on Tues…

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Educational Advice - Key Issues To Address Before A New School Term 14:00

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On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Peter O'Connell was joined by John Burns, Retired Deputy Principal and Educational Consultant.This week, John highlighted the important issues to keep in mind before a new school term begins.By Clare FM

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All-Ireland Final Build-Up From Feakle, Corofin & Clonlara 15:15

1h ago15:15

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On Tuesday's Morning Focus, we explored the growing excitement across Clare as the All-Ireland Final approaches.Peter O'Connell was joined by Clare FM's analyst Tommy Guilfoyle, Corofin hurlers manager Joe Cahill, and Clonlara championship-winning manager and 1997 All-Ireland winning minor player, Donal Madden.…

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Shannon Native Embarks On 220km Walk From Shannon To Croke Park To Raise Autism Awareness 11:24

3m ago11:24

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Tomorrow Andy Moloney, who lives in Edinburgh and is from Shannon will start a 220km walk from Shannon town to Croke Park as he bids to raise money and awareness for Autism. This is his 3rd challenge. He has previously cycled from Edinburgh to Shannon town and climbed the 3 biggest peaks in the UK in 24 hours, followed by the biggest in the north a…

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Irish Rail To Submit Proposal For Shannon Airport Rail Connection To Government 2:25

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Irish Rail insists having a rail connection to Shannon Airport would give this region a stronger counterbalance to Dublin. The national railway network provider is planning to bring a proposal to the Government through the Department of Transport for the creation of a rail stop at the Midwest base. Building a rail spur from either Sixmilebridge or …

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Dooley Pushes For More Gardaí On The Ground In Clare 2:28

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A Clare senator is pushing for funding to be put towards recruiting Gardaí as well as improving their pay in Budget 2025. Tulla Fianna Fáil Senator Timmy Dooley has cited the fact that Garda numbers in Clare are down by almost 7% since 2019 - with just 515 rank-and-file members now spread across the Clare-Tipperary Garda Division. The latest meetin…

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Clare FM's Derrick Lynch Speaking With Clare's Conor Cleary Ahead Of All Ireland SHC Final 6:33

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Clare FM's Derrick Lynch Speaking With Clare's Conor Cleary Ahead Of All Ireland SHC FinalBy Clare FM

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Clare FM's Derrick Lynch Speaking With Cork Selector Wayne Sherlock Ahead Of All Ireland SHC Final 9:01

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Clare FM's Derrick Lynch Speaking With Cork Selector Wayne Sherlock Ahead Of All Ireland SHC FinalBy Clare FM

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New Clare-based Green Party Deputy Leader Points To "Momumental" Shift In Attitude" 14:59

1h ago14:59

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The Clare-based Deputy Leader of the Green Party insists there has been a monumental shift in attitudes towards green initiatives.Roisín Garvey, who became a Senator in 2020 as a nominee by the Taoiseach, replaces Minister for Media Catherine Martin, who served as Deputy Leader of the party for 13 years.The Inagh-based representative saw off Dublin…

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Anti-Social Behaviour In Clare Social Housing Said To Have "Escalated Out Of All Control" 9:44

1h ago9:44

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Anti-Social Behaviour In Clare Social Housing Said To Have "Escalated Out Of All Control" by Clare FMBy Clare FM

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Former Mayor Of Ennis Claims Some Social Housing Tenants "Living A Nightmare" 4:31

17m ago4:31

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Anti-social behaviour in Clare's social housing estates is said to have "escalated out of all control" since the lockdown.Reports of disturbances such as excessive noise and joyriding are on the rise in estates across Clare with new figures pointing to a near 20% spike.When tenants in Clare local authority housing complain about anti-social behavio…

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Ger O’Donnell & Trevor Sexton Set To Perfom In Glór 10:43

2h ago10:43

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Folk duo Ger O’ Donnell and Trevor Sexton have individually been making waves on the folk scene worldwide for years. From Clare, Ger is known for his distinctive vocal and highly individual guitar style whilst Trevor from neighbouring Limerick has a tremendous vocal. The duo will perform in Glór on Saturday, the 20th of July at 8pm. For more on thi…

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In The Garden - Summer Flowering Perennials 25:17

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On Monday’s Morning Focus, Peter O'Connell was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane’s Garden Centre in Kilcolgan.This week, Tom gave listeners advice on summer flowering perennials.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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Heather Humphreys Aims For Hot School Meals Programme To Include All Irish Primary Schools By 2025 11:24

3h ago11:24

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The Social Protection Minister wants every primary school student to be able to get a hot meal during the day by next year. Heather Humphreys says this is a key priority for her in the upcoming Budget. Two thousand schools are currently eligible for the Hot School Meals programme. Minister Humphreys says she wants to expand this to all schools. To …

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Excitement In Boston Ahead Of All-Ireland Hurling Final 14:55

2d ago14:55

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There is great excitement in Boston with Clare playing in the All-Ireland Hurling Final. On Monday's Morning Focus, Peter O'Connell connected with Kilshanny native and President of the Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston, Martina Curtin, who joined the show from Boston.Peter also interviewed Lisdoonvarna native and Trustee of Boston GAA, Eileen…

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Arts Slot: What’s On This Week – With County Arts Officer Siobhán Mulcahy 8:38

15m ago8:38

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On Monday’s Morning Focus, it was time again for our Arts Slot with County Art’s Officer Siobhán Mulcahy.Siobhán provided our listeners with all the details of this week’s live events for entertainment lovers in Banner County.This week, Siobhán discussed Clare Music Makers, Tulla Music Festival and much more!…

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Taoiseach Simon Harris Holds Bi-Lateral Meeting With Volodymyr Zelenskyy 14:09

2h ago14:09

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Shannon Airport was host to a very special visitor on Saturday afternoon in the form of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Ukrainian president met with Taoiseach Simon Harris on his way back from celebrations in the US marking the 75th anniversary of the foundation of NATO. The two leaders discussed Ukraine's bid to join the EU which the Taoiseach …

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Ennis Mayor Predicts Huge Turnout For All Ireland Hurling Final Big Screen Event 3:34

2d ago3:34

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The Mayor of Ennis is predicting huge numbers will descend on the county town for the All Ireland Final big screen event this weekend. Clare County Council has confirmed that the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final will be broadcast on the big screen at Active Ennis Tim Smythe Park this coming Sunday. The family friendly event will see ac…

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Taoiseach Claims There Are Signs Ukrainian Accommodation System In Clare Is Beginning To Work 13:55

16m ago13:55

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The Taoiseach claims there are clear signs "we're beginning to have a system that works" when it comes to Ukrainian accommodation in Clare. The comments come following a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Shannon Airport. Ukrainian refugees living in Shannon and Kilbaha have been informed in recent weeks of the Govern…

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Clare TD Questions Length Of Time Taken To Identify Issues At Magowna House 5:59

36m ago5:59

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A Clare TD has criticised the Government for taking so long to identify issues at an Inch property accommodating international protection applicants. Residents of Magowna House - which are thought to number roughly 25 - were informed last week of a Government decision to move them to Dublin as "issues were raised following an inspection". In a stat…

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Clare FM's Derrick Lynch Speaking With Clare's Ken Ralph Ahead Of The All Ireland SHC Final 8:25

26m ago8:25

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Clare FM's Derrick Lynch Speaking With Clare's Ken Ralph Ahead Of The All Ireland SHC FinalBy Clare FM

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Atlantic Tales - Greg Carey - Ann McBride - Episode 172 50:51

5m ago50:51

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On this week's episode of Atlantic Tales with Pat Flynn, we meet Shannon businessman, poet and painter Dr Greg Carey as well as artist, illustrator and ceramic designer Ann McBride from Stonehall.By Clare FM

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Push For New Industrial Hubs And Employment Centres In Clare 5:53

5m ago5:53

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A newly-elected councillor is calling for new industrial hubs created across County Clare.Clare County Council conducted a full audit of vacant enterprise space in Ennis and Shannon in 2018 and 2019, while an Ennis Town Health Check due to be carried out across September and October is intended to capture vacant industrial space in the town.The Cla…

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Fears Of Serious Accident In Clare Over Roadside Trees Suffering From Ash Dieback 4:36

10m ago4:36

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It's feared there will be a tragic accident in Clare unless the local authority develops a plan for roadside trees dying from Ash Dieback.Clare is thought to be one of the county's worst affected by the disease which has already impacted over 16,000 hectares of forestry nationwide.Currently, Clare County Council will offer advice to those who have …

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Episode 7 - Passing it on 10:54

1h ago10:54

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Ever wondered how an old bloke like me, David Reidy, finally got around to learning the piano? Well, this week's episode is packed with insights and stories from my own musical journey. On top of that, I dive into a review of Alfred's Basic Piano Library All-in-One Course by Palmer, Manus, and Lethco, a stellar resource for young beginners. I share…

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Beyond Belief - Sunday 14th July 2024 59:53

3d ago59:53

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Fr Gerry Kenny presents this Sunday's Beyond BeliefBy Clare FM

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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

3d 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

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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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