Best Improv Brussels Podcasts (2025)

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Grants Of Up To €20,000 Available To Maintain Thatched Buildings In Clare 3:23

18m ago3:23

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Owners of thatched buildings in Clare are being urged to avail of a new government maintenance grant.Funding of up to €20,000 is available for domestic and commercial structures built before 1970.A past survey by Clare County Council identified 143 thatched buildings countywide, with prominent examples at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park and Doolin's …

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Claims Latest Petrol And Diesel Hike Unfairly Targeting Rural Clare 4:44

20m ago4:44

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It's claimed the latest government fuel hikes are unfairly penalising families in rural Clare. Since January 1st, the price of Petrol and Diesel has risen by 2 cent per litre, due to mandated increases in biofuel proportions at the pump.It's the fourth hike in the last twelve months, following excise duty and carbon tax measures, and the AA now est…

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Atlantic Tales - Kevin McNamara - Episode 191 48:11

2d ago48:11

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On this week’s Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn chats with artist Kevin McNamara, originally from Dublin but living for many years in North Clare.Kevin’s work includes a wide range of subjects including animation movie productions and he has worked with several companies including Disney.https://kevinmcnamara.us/…

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Ennis Garage Owner Says All-Weather Tyres Could Become The Norm If Cold Conditions Persist 6:09

11h ago6:09

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An Ennis garage owner says motorists may want to consider changing the type of tyres they put on their vehicle if cold conditions persist.The majority of cars in Ireland are fitted with summer tyres which have low rolling resistance, leading to long brake distances on ice and snow.The most common cause of NCT failure nationwide last year was defect…

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Clare FM Sideline View Friday January 10th 55:57

10m ago55:57

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Coming up on the show, we will hear from the Young Hurler of the Year as Adam Hogan looks ahead to the start of the Fitzgibbon Cup campaign and a broader look ahead to Clare's League and All Ireland defenceWe will also hear from chair of Clare GAA Kieran Keating as Dromoland Castle plays host to the All Ireland winning banquet this weekend.Another …

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NTA Confident West Clare Bus Route Changes Will Reduce Journey Times 7:29

13h ago7:29

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The National Transport Authority is expressing confidence proposed changes to a bus route in West Clare will significantly reduce journey times.Public consultation has opened on planned bus enhancements in the west of the county, among them being a pledge to increase the frequency of Route 350 to every 90 to 120 minutes.It's proposed that the bus w…

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Miltown Malbay Musician Awarded Prestigious Levelling Access Artists Practice Bursary 7:49

11h ago7:49

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The Clare Arts Office has announced that Graham Bulger from Miltown Malbay is the Clare recipient of the Levelling Access Artists Practice Bursary. Graham, a musician, is currently focused on creating his first album.Alan Morrissey caught up with Graham to learn more about his music and how the bursary is helping him with his work.Photo (c): Graham…

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Sunday Prayer - Sunday 12th January 2025 14:55

3d ago14:55

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Fr Brendan Quinlivan leads our Sunday Prayer for the 12th January 2025.By Clare FM

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Clare Roads And Surfaces Remain Hazardous Following Overnight Rain 3:26

8h ago3:26

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Clare County Council is urging people not be complacent, as travelling conditions remain hazardous on roads and underfoot. Although a status yellow warning for ice and low temperatures will lift at 12 noon today, accumulations of snow and black ice are reported throughout the county following overnight rain, particularly in parts of West and North …

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Should We Be Better Prepared For Extreme Cold Weather Events? 19:37

10h ago19:37

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The cold snap has just about passed, with a yellow weather alert for low temperature/ice in place for Clare and the rest of the country expiring at noon today.The cold weather has seen countless services impacted throughout Ireland, with school closures in counties Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Carlow, Kilkenny and Laois. Snowfall last weekend …

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Beyond Belief - Sunday 12th January 2025 55:34

3d ago55:34

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Fr Brendan Quinlivan presents Beyond Belief for Sunday 12th January 2025.By Clare FM

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Shannon Chamber Says Town Masterplan Shouldn't Be "Talking Shop" 5:52

8h ago5:52

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Shannon Chamber is insisting that a long-awaited masterplan for the town can't be allowed to remain the subject of a "talking shop". Clare County Council signed contracts with a concept design team, quantity surveyor and project manager in July 2023 for the design of the One Shannon Hub which is the first phase of the Shannon Town Centre Masterplan…

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Calls For Enhanced Supports For Stay At Home Parents In Clare 10:01

13h ago10:01

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A Clare TD insists a range of enhanced supports are urgently needed as parents have to chose between either the soaring costs of living or childcare.It follows a new survey from International finance firm Royal London Ireland which determined the estimated annual salary of a stay-at-home parent would be €57,140.The study looked at the typical daily…

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Protecting Your Baby During RSV Season: Symptoms To Watch For & Tips To Minimise Exposure 7:45

11h ago7:45

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We are in RSV Season. RSV – or respiratory syncytial virus - is a common virus that causes coughs and colds and may cause infection in the lower part of the respiratory system. The highest number of RSV infections are usually reported in December and January every year. It’s important for parents to familiarise themselves with the symptoms of RSV –…

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Village Tour: Season 2 - Episode 2: Barefield 42:16

12h ago42:16

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For the second episode of the village tour, Alan Morrissey paid a visit to Crusheen.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 diversity and individuality to life for you, the listene…

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"Aggressive Policy" Needed To Halt Clare House Price Inflation 6:41

2d ago6:41

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It's claimed government formation and with it an aggressive housing policy is needed to address Clare's housing inflation.According to the latest quarterly report from myhome.ie, the median price of a home here has jumped by 19% to €285,000, which is the fourth highest hike of any county nationwide.In the last three months meanwhile, the number of …

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Bushypark Encouraging People To Set Long Term Alcohol Reduction Plans 8:09

28m ago8:09

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A Clare addiction centre is encouraging people to focus on reducing alcohol intake sustainably throughout the year, rather than just going cutting it out entirely for the first month.Large numbers of people are expected to engage in Dry January, which involves going the full 31 days without drinking.In 2023 alone, there were 121 cases of people tre…

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Knockalisheen Tent Residents Told To Sleep In Doors "If They Wish" During Cold Snap 5:27

25m ago5:27

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Residents living in tents at Knockalisheen Direct Provision Centre in South-East Clare have been told they can sleep in doors "if they wish" amid the current cold spell.As part of its cold weather response plan for Asylum Seekers at Knockalisheen, the Department of Integration says its repairing a heater in one of the tents, as well as making extra…

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Fitness And Wellness With Kieran McMahon: Creating Habits That Stick 14:03

11h ago14:03

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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 create habits that stick, with a focus on healthy habits for different ages.…

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Recycle Your Christmas Tree To Support Seafield Dunes Preservation 8:30

12h ago8:30

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Do you find yourself with a withered looking Christmas tree in the aftermath of Christmas and are wondering what to do with it? If you are looking for a way to dispose of your Christmas tree, then how about recycling it, while also helping an important conservation cause? The Seafield sand dunes conservation cause is asking people to drop off their…

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Parenthood In Focus: Tips On Managing Your January Budget 5:11

12h ago5:11

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On Monday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Petrina O’Halloran for Parenthood in Focus.Petrina is the founder of Mama’s Boobie Box, mum blogger and writer for online magazine Boobingit.com.This week, Petrina spoke about children going back to school and budgeting for the month of January.…

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Just Six Days Left For Public Submissions On MidWest ED Review 7:34

9h ago7:34

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Clare people are being urged to make their opinions known on the future of emergency care in the MidWest before the deadline expires next week. As part of HIQA's review to determine if a second emergency department is needed in the region, it's accepting public submissions online and by post until next Thursday, January 15th. University Hospital Li…

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Clare Motorists And Farmers Face Challenges As Freezing Temperatures Continue 14:36

1d ago14:36

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Motorists in Clare are being urged to drive with extreme care this morning, after temperatures dipped as low as minus seven degrees overnight. It’s another bitterly cold day with an orange weather warning for low temperatures and ice remaining in place until 11 this morning for most of the country, when it will then revert to the lower yellow warni…

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Taste of the Week: Tartiflette & Carrot and Brussel Sprout Salad 11:45

1d ago11:45

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On Thursday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by, Martyn Whyte, chef at Glas Restaurant, Hotel Doolin.This week, Martyn shared a delicious recipe for Tartiflette and Carrot and Brussel Sprout SaladTartiflette Recipe: Tartiflette - potatoes, onion, crispy bacon, cheese (St tola’s hard, Ailiwee smoked, Cratloe hills) 500g salad or baby potat…

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Public Consultation Opens For Plans To Pipe Water From River Shannon To Dublin 23:36

1d ago23:36

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Plans to pipe water from the River Shannon to a reservoir in Dublin have gone out for public consultation. Uisce Éireann says it's a "once in a generation" project, which would connect the Parteen Basin with a treatment plant in Birdhill in Tipperary and Peamount in Dublin. It's due to become a "spine" to serve communities along the route, with the…

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Ballyvaughan's Farmer’s Bash Night In Aid Of Embrace Farm 10:07

11h ago10:07

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Ballyvaughan's Farmer’s Bash will take place on Saturday, the 11th of January at the Hyland's Burren hotel.This is the second year of the event, which aims to help farmers in a variety of ways. This year’s Farmer’s Bash is in aid of Embrace Farm. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by the organiser, Thomas Francis and Co-Founder of Embrace …

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SVP To Assist Clare Homeowners Who Run Up Heating Bills During Cold Snap 3:47

19h ago3:47

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Clare households are being urged to prioritise heating their homes regardless of cost this week. Saint Vincent De Paul volunteers have been working to ensure service users across the county have adequate supplies of gas and home heating oil amid the sub zero conditions. Additionally, under the winter moratorium currently in place until January 17th…

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Clare Gardaí Urge Caution In Most Challenging Winter Conditions In Years 13:18

19h ago13:18

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Clare Gardaí are urging caution on the roads in what they've described as the most challenging winter conditions in recent years. It comes as subzero conditions are persisting across the county, with temperatures of minus three degrees recorded in the county overnight. Tipperary recorded the coldest temperature of almost 6 degrees. An orange weathe…

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Financial Advice: Importance Of Budgeting 13:19

19h ago13:19

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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 the importance of budgeting.By Clare FM

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Shannon Airport Aiming To Increase Service Capacity This Year 5:07

19h ago5:07

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The Shannon Airport Group is calling on the Government to urgently upgrade its national aviation policy. Shannon Airport experienced its highest passenger numbers in 15 years in 2024, handling over 2.1 million flyers. Last year, Shannon Airport operated 33 routes to 11 countries, including the return of Delta Air Line's daily service to New York, a…

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DIY Academy Ladies Workshop To Take Place In Ennis 10:37

19h ago10:37

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A “fun-filled day of learning and hands-on DIY projects tailored specifically for women” is promised for Ennis later this month. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, this workshop is the perfect place to start. The D.I.Y. Academy will take place at Shannonside Homevalue Hardware on Saturday, January 11th.To discuss t…

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Cold Snap Safety Advice For Ageing Adults 6:56

3d ago6:56

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During Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey chatted with former Independent councillor, PJ Ryan about the people in both Cratloe and Sixmilebridge who were without electricity due to the extremely cold weather. Quite a few of the affected people are elderly, as PJ mentioned, and the circumstances left them feeling particularly vulnerable. It is …

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Calls To Reform CAO Points System 10:04

19h ago10:04

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Calls are being made to reform the CAO points system for entry to third-level education. The calls come in the wake of the significant changes planned for the Leaving Certificate. These changes include a minimum of 40 per cent marks for projects across all subjects. The recommendations from the Senior Cycle Redevelopment Delivery Board include inte…

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Advice Amid Challenging Winter Weather Conditions 17:23

19h ago17:23

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Alan Morrissey welcomed a panel of experts to provide insights and advice on navigating the ongoing severe weather conditions in County Clare. Acting Manager of Obair Meals on Wheels, Siobhán O’Driscoll, discussed the impact of the icy conditions on vulnerable individuals relying on meal delivery services. Water Treatment Operations Manager in Clar…

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Clare Dog Warden Warns Pets Will Go To Car Engines For Heat Over Cold Snap 4:30

1d ago4:30

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Clare's Dog Warden is urging members of the public to prioritise the welfare of their animals and pets over the coming cold snap.One Clare rescue is already dealing with a cat which had a lucky escape after unintentionally travelling from Kerry after making its way into a car's engine bay in search of heat.Pet owners are also being urged to dry dog…

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Fianna Fáil MEP Claims Government Won't Reach Housing Targets Without Serious Reform 10:26

1d ago10:26

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An Ireland South MEP has cast doubt over the Government's ability to achieve its housing targets in 2025, due to what he's described as a failure to address infrastructural challenges.It follows a recent briefing paper issued by key construction industry stakeholders, which stated that as a result of zoned land shortages, "it is not physically poss…

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Ennis Principal Defends Religious Teachings Amid Declining Catholic Enrolments 7:30

1d ago7:30

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An Ennis principal has defended the teaching of religion to pupils in schools, saying he doesn't know "where else they could learn it".It comes as new figures from the Department of Education show that more students now attend multi-denominational post-primary schools than Catholic schools.A total of 206,792 students are enrolled in multi-denominat…

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Tech Slot: Tech Trends For 2025 9:21

2d ago9:21

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On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Pat Clarke Browne for the regular tech slot. Pat runs Munster Business, based in Shannon.This week, Pat gave us all the insight into the technological trends shaping 2025 such as smart cars, electronic rollerblades and mixed-reality makeup.Photo (c): yuriz from Getty Images via Canva…

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Travel Tales With Fergal – Skiing In Austria 19:22

2d ago19:22

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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 told us about his skiing experience in Austria in the Ski Amade region around Salzburg.By Clare FM

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Are We On Track To Deal With Climate Change In 2025? 8:47

2d ago8:47

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A new year is a good time to reflect on the year gone by and what we would like to change in the year to come. However, when we look at climate change-related matters in 2025, could climate change denial prove to be too much of a hurdle to overcome in the battle to tackle the man-made effects on our environment? To discuss this further, Alan Morris…

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Ballinruan Native On Struggles Of Gay Catholic Priests 17:23

2d ago17:23

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Many gay priests are struggling under the current teachings of the Catholic Church. That is according to a Clare native, who has spent many years attempting to bridge the divide between the Catholic Church and the LGBT+ community. Michael Moloney, who hails from Ballinruan, has been travelling around Europe as an unpaid missionary since 2007. On hi…

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Educational Advice: Navigating School Issues, Shared Custody & More 13:46

2d ago13:46

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On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by John Burns, Retired Deputy Principal and Educational Consultant.This week, John gave advice on choosing the right secondary school for a child with dyslexia and managing a pre-leaving cert student's avoidance of holiday schoolwork.He also addressed drug offers faced by children in town during…

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Status Orange Warnings For Low Temperatures And Ice Issued In Clare As Cold Snap Continues 16:29

2d ago16:29

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As you've been hearing in our news bulletins, the cold snap is continuing throughout the country, and Clare isn't immune to the icy conditions. Clare FM's Seán Lyons has caught up with Assistant Chief Fire Officer at Clare County Fire and Rescue Service Ross Forde to find out how the service has reacted to the inclement weather thus far.There appea…

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Shannon Man Comes Second In New York Half Marathon 6:31

2d ago6:31

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Karl Fitzmaurice claimed a considerable accolade towards the end of 2024. On the 14th of December, the Shannon man finished second in the New York City Half Marathon. He finished the demanding course in just over 1 hour.To find out more about this impressive achievement, Karl Fitzmaurice joined Alan Morrissey on Tuesday's Morning Focus.Photo (c): P…

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HSE MidWest Dealing With High Volume Of Trauma Injuries Amid Adverse Conditions 4:18

2d ago4:18

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HSE MidWest is urging members of the public to avoid attending hospital if possible amid the adverse weather conditions.Disruptions to scheduled care, cancellations and staffing deficits are expected throughout this week for both community and outpatient services. University Hospital Limerick is continuing to deal with high levels of presentations …

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Calls For Improved Personal Behaviour To Deter Ennis Littering 14:12

2d ago14:12

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It's claimed improvements in personal behaviour will be the driving force in stamping out littering in Ennis.The county town has fallen eight places in the latest Irish Business Against Litter rankings, which have just been published, withAn Taisce’s report determining the county town is no longer cleaner than European Norms.Ten sites in Ennis were…

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Arts Slot: What’s On This Week – With County Arts Officer Siobhán Mulcahy 7:36

3d ago7:36

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On Monday’s Morning Focus, it was time for the first Arts Slot of the new year 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 told us about a Céilí in Miltown Malbay, The Golden Ticket Panto in Kilkee, line dancing…

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Pop Culture: Golden Globes 2025 10:11

3d ago10:11

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To discuss the latest in the entertainment world, Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM’s Colum McGrath, on Tuesday’s Morning Focus.This week, Colum discussed the Golden Globes.By Clare FM

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New Weather Warnings As Cold Snap Is Set To Continue 11:42

3d ago11:42

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Gardaí are urging motorists to watch out for black ice, following heavy snowfall in parts of Clare yesterday. A status yellow warning for low temperatures remains in place for the entire country until Thursday, and some parts of the Banner County remain affected by a blanket of snow. Meanwhile, around 537 properties in Clare remain without power fo…

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