Best Irish Education System Podcasts (2024)

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Clare Senator Calls For Inquiry Into "Cultural Issues" At UHL 2:52

26m ago2:52

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A Clare senator is calling for an inquiry into persisting "cultural issues" at the region's main hospital. The call comes after the publication of former Chief Justice Frank Clarke's report into the death of Shannon teenager of Aoife Johnston at University Hospital Limerick which found health service failure to be the cause of her death. Following …

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Economic Boom Forecast For West Clare As Moneypoint Conversion Looms 4:14

28m ago4:14

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The imminent overhaul of Moneypoint Power Station is expected to bring an employment boom to West Clare. It comes as ESB has been granted planning permission to convert the Kilrush plant from a coal burning to an oil burning facility, which will enable Moneypoint to serve as an emergency electricity supplier to the national grid from 2025 to 2029. …

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Episode 25 - The Matt Merritt Interview - The PWR Season Return Special 1:24:56

4h ago1:24:56

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In this Episode, Carl and Matt Merritt delve into the world of rugby, focusing on the growth of women's rugby, the challenges it faces, and the importance of community and accessibility in the sport. They discuss Matt's journey into rugby journalism, the economic implications of rugby viewership, and the need for better analysis and coverage. The c…

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Kilrush Businesses At A Standstill Due To Broadband Outages 7:27

34m ago7:27

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It's claimed Kilrush is at a standstill due to extensive broadband outages across the town.It's understood a service issue with the Eir network will be rectified by 7pm this evening, but until then over 4,400 people in the catchment area are without coverage.The loss of an internet and landline connection has led to reports of major disruption , wi…

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Middle East War Could Escalate To Global Conflict Warns Human Rights Professor 17:26

16m ago17:26

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A Human Rights Professor at the University of Galway claims Israel has become emboldened to the point where it's disregarding human casualties.It comes as fears of a major regional war breaking out have heightened after Israel promised retaliation to an Iranian missile attack, which was launched in response to the IDF's assassination of Hamas and H…

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Clare Businesses Fear Repercussions Of Increased Minimum Wage 17:19

20m ago17:19

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Businesses in Clare are expressing fears that they won't be able to absorb the additional cost brought about by the latest increase in the minimum wage.As the dust continues to settle on Budget 2025, those who didn't get what they'd hoped for in the way of supports are assessing the viability of their respective sectors going forward.While many are…

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Red Mary of Leamaneh Castle; Clare's Addition In Collection Of Irish Ghost Stories 7:45

39m ago7:45

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Kieran Fanning is the author of Haunted Ireland: An Atlas of Ghost Stories from Every County. Kieran visits every county in Ireland in the book through 32 spooky stories. To find out more about the book and which Clare story has made the cut, Alan Morrissey was joined by Kieran Fanning.Photo (c): https://www.dubraybooks.ie/…

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Taste of the Week: Vegan Turkish Lahmacun 12:33

1h ago12:33

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On Thursday’s Morning Focus Alan Morrissey was joined by Paul Knapp, The Firefighting Chef, from Killaloe.This week Paul shared a delicious recipe for Vegan Turkish Lahmacun.Sometimes called 'Turkish pizza', this crispy flatbread topped with spiced vegan mincemeat is a popular street food across the Middle East and full of Eastern promisesQuick and…

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Residents Raise Concerns Over Constant Traffic Chaos At Ballyvaughan’s Corkscrew Hill 5:53

1h ago5:53

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There are concerns about what is being described as “traffic chaos” at Corkscrew Hill in Ballyvaughan. Rowan McDonagh has been particularly vocal in Lisdoonvarna Community Group about this problem. Alan Morrissey was joined on Morning Focus by Rowan to find out the extent of what has been going on.Photo (c): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=101…

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National Breastfeeding Week Runs This Week Until October 7th 13:08

29m ago13:08

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It’s National Breastfeeding Week which runs until the 7th of October. The theme this year is ‘Supporting you from Bump to Baby and Beyond’.It aims to raise awareness of local support for parents. To talk more about this, Alan Morrissey was joined by founder of Mama’s Boobie Box, mum blogger and writer for online magazine Boobingit.com, Petrina O’Ha…

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Ask Me Anything With My Crazy Life Caroline – October Edition 20:58

13m ago20:58

20:58

On Thursday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Caroline Rushe, AKA My Crazy Life Caroline.Caroline will be joining us on a regular basis on Morning Focus, to answer your questions and discuss the latest trends!Whether you have a question for Caroline on style, family, women’s issues or whatever you fancy asking her about, send it in by c…

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Clare's First Underwater Hockey Club 9:10

2h ago9:10

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Have you ever heard of underwater hockey? Not only is it a sport, but it’s a sport with Clare interest! Shannon Sharks is the county’s first underwater hockey club. To learn more about Shannon Sharks and the sport itself, Alan Morrissey was joined by committee member, Roisin O'Connell.Photo (c): Clare FM…

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Midwest Hospital Campaign Calls For "Detail" On Emergency Care Improvements 9:28

1h ago9:28

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The Midwest Hospital Campaign claims now is the time for the Government to provide detail on plans for improving emergency care in Clare. Included in the €25.8 billion investment in healthcare in Budget 2025 is a pledge to expand the emergency departments at five facilities nationwide, but University Hospital Limerick hasn't been mentioned on this …

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West Clare Councillor Calls For Changes To Vacant Property Grant Drawdown System 10:09

1h ago10:09

10:09

A West Clare councillor admits she supports a Sinn Féin proposal for the drawdown system of a popular Government grant to be changed. Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal District Rita McInerney is seeking to increase the amount of money an successful applicant can draw down under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant which is currently wort…

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Clare FM Preview Of 2024 TUS Clare SHC And IHC Semi Finals 38:13

7m ago38:13

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Clare FM Preview Of 2024 TUS Clare SHC And IHC Semi Finals With Tommy Guilfoyle And Kevin SheehanBy Clare FM

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Clare TD Accuses Government Of "Buying Votes" With "Giveaway Budget" 16:45

36m ago16:45

16:45

Clare's TDs have locked horns over whether Budget 2025 will give a helping hand to those in greatest need, or is simply thinly-veiled electioneering.Minister for Finance Jack Chambers has claimed the €8.3 billion package will put the country on a "firm footing for the future", but critics have dismissed it as a giveaway as the clock winds down to E…

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Sea Area Forecast In Ennistymon 9:06

28m ago9:06

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A new monthly ambient night of music and visuals will be making its way to Ennistymon. It will be running at The Courthouse Gallery, Ennistymon with lots of great acts lined up for the winter.To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Sea Area Forecast founder, Simon O'Reilly and performer, Myles O'Reilly.Photo (c): Simon O'Reilly and Jo…

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Financial Advice: The Budget 18:04

1h ago18:04

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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 following Tuesday's budget.By Clare FM

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Calls For Greater Measures To Prevent Dangerous And Intoxicated Driving 15:07

22m ago15:07

15:07

As unbelievable as it might sound, one driver was arrested seven times for intoxicated driving last year...a year in which 184 people died on our roads. This statistic comes from the annual report from the Medical Bureau of Road Safety, which forensically tests driver samples. According to their report, 265 drivers were arrested for intoxicated dri…

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Ennis The Menace Comedy Comes Back To The Copper Jug This Friday 2:57

26m ago2:57

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Seomra Spraoi is bringing its comedy night, Ennis The Menace, back to The Copper Jug in Ennis this Friday evening, October 4th, from 8:30 to 11pm.After two successfully sold out shows already, the venue has become a favourite for Ireland's leading travelling comedy club. To find out what’s in store, Alan Morrissey was joined by comedians, Jojo Blak…

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The Clare Public's Reaction To Budget 2025 16:37

18m ago16:37

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Budget 2025 is the most talked about thing in the country right now. Clare FM’s Katie McNamara has been pounding the streets of Ennis, getting reaction from the public to the Budget. For further insight on the impacts of Budget 2025, Alan Morrissey was joined by President of Clare's SVP branch, Denis Carty, Quin based Digital Ambassador for Active …

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Clare Tourism Advisory Forum Says Budget 2025 "Really Disappointing" For Sector 6:20

23m ago6:20

6:20

It's claimed Clare's tourism operators will have to fundamentally reduce their offering and scale back services to survive following a "really disappointing" Budget 2025. As expected, there was no reduction to the 13.5% hospitality VAT rate, while the minimum wage rose by 50c to €13.50 per hour, meaning employers will face an additional annual bill…

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Over 6,000 Patients Left UHL Emergency Department Before Completing Treatment Last Year 9:51

25m ago9:51

9:51

Over 6,000 people left University Hospital Limerick's Emergency Department last year before their treatment was complete. Newly-published HSE figures show that across 2023, 6,198 patients left the ED at the region's main hospital before completing their treatment, with just 667 returning within 30 days. The HSE says that "Emergency Departments and …

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Clare FM Preview Of Clare Forestry Rally 2024 23:04

26m ago23:04

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Clare FM's Derek Dormer spoke with some of those involved in the Clare Forestry Rally, which is being run in the county for the first time in 42 yearsBy Clare FM

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Preview Of TUS Clare SHC And IHC Semi Finals With Andrew Fahy 17:41

26m ago17:41

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Preview Of TUS Clare SHC And IHC Semi Finals With Andrew FahyBy Clare FM

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Clare Government Senator Defends Retention Of USC 27:12

11m ago27:12

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Budget 2025 is set to be announced in the coming minutes.TDs have been filing into the Dáil chamber, ahead of Jack Chambers' first budget as Finance Minister.It's the biggest budget in the history of the State and has a Late Late Show feel to it with something for everyone in the audience.Jack Chambers will get to splash the cash like few before in…

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Patrick Stefan On The Release Of His New Single 11:07

5m ago11:07

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'You Are' is the first release of 2024 by future folk singer-songwriter Patrick Stefan following on from his debut album, Wayfare, pre-empting his follow up album set for release in 2025.Patrick Stefan joined Alan Morrissey, on Tuesday's Morning Focus.Photo (c) Niamh BarryBy Clare FM

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Lack Of Wheelchair Accessible Bus Stop Between Ennis And Cliffs Of Moher Slammed As "Unacceptable" 14:36

10m ago14:36

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The lack of a wheelchair accessible bus stop between Ennis and the Cliffs of Moher has been slammed as 'unacceptable' by the Clare Leader Forum.It comes as the disability rights group taken the decision not to participate in the annual 'Make Way Day' and has called for meaningful change to public infrastructure and service accessibility instead.The…

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'On The Boards’ Book Launch In The Old Ground Hotel 10:53

43m ago10:53

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‘On the Boards’ is a new book on the History of Music in Ennis from 1950 up to the present time. The book launch is on Thursday, the 10th of October at 7pm in the Old Ground Hotel.It covers all genres of music, from the Big Bands of the early 1950’s, through the Showbands at Paddy Con’s in the 1960’s, on into the rock scene, right up to the present…

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UK Construction Opportunities & Challenges 31:58

1h ago31:58

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This week on #BreakingGround, host Carol Tallon is joined by Sean Daly, Director of the London Irish Construction Network and Director of Access International Security Company, a corkman based in London as he calls himself! Sean joins us to discuss the planning system across the UK and Ireland, and the upcoming modern methods of construction confer…

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History Of Clare: Episode 25 - 1641 Rebellion 14:01

1h ago14:01

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In this week’s History in Focus, Alan Morrissey is joined by local historian and author, Colm Liddy to discuss the 1641 Rebellion.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.By Clare FM

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Clare Disability Activists Call For Real Action Rather Than Make Way Day Lip Service 20:25

1h ago20:25

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The Clare Leader Forum has voiced its opposition to the annual 'Make Way Day' event which highlights the effects of illegal parking, dog fouling and general obstruction on footpaths and its knock-on impact on those with disabilities and visual impairments. However, Clare's campaigners have become frustrated as what they see has become a day of lip …

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Tech Slot- New iPhone 16 & Airpods 4 6:22

2h ago6:22

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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 new iPhone 16 and Airpods 4.Photo (c) by bankkgraphy from Getty Images via CanvaBy Clare FM

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Educational Advice: Answering Questions From Parents And Students Part 2 12:25

2h ago12:25

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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 answered a variety of questions from parents and students. If you have any questions for this, email focus@clare.fmPhoto (c): Clare FMBy Clare FM

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Fire Safety Week 2024 7:26

1h ago7:26

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This week is Fire Safety Week. The theme for this year’s event is “we didn’t start the fire”. The focus for fire safety week is preventing fires in the home by understanding their common causes and taking steps to stop them before they start. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Assistant Chief Fire Officer of Clare County Council,…

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New Cahercalla Bed Capacity Tipped To Be First Step Towards Easing Pressure On UHL 6:25

27m ago6:25

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New rehabilitation services being introduced at Cahercalla Community Hospital today are expected to be "a start" when it comes to easing pressure on University Hospital Limerick. The board of Cahercalla, along with the HSE, have announced that new community-based rehabilitation services will be commencing at the Ennis facility today. With additiona…

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Clare Leader Forum Calls For Real Action To Replace "Lip Service Make Way Day" 10:25

3m ago10:25

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It's claimed Clare's disabled community has been severely hindered by a failure from national and local governing bodies to remove physical barriers to housing, workplaces and recreational areas. This time of year would traditionally coincide with 'Make Way Day, which is often endorsed by local authorities to highlight the effects of parking, dog f…

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E11: Embracing Gratitude and the Law of Attraction with Anna O'Connor 45:48

10h ago45:48

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In this episode of the Growth in Educational Leadership podcast, I welcome Anna O'Connor, who is the host of the popular Gratitude Attitude Podcast. Anna shares her journey from being a dental nurse and single mother to owning two businesses and hosting a successful podcast. She discusses the power of gratitude and the Law of Attraction in achievin…

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Access Undone: The Collapse of Special Education [Episode 2] 26:18

10h ago26:18

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Episode 2: Soft Barriers In this episode I explore the role of the National Council for Special Education (NCSE), a quango responsible for organising resources for special education. I trace the NCSE's establishment in 2003 and its subsequent decline in effectiveness, particularly since the detrimental effects of budget cuts since 2008. The NCSE's …

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Former Mayor Insists Ennis Supermac's Plaza Decision Has To Be Welcomed 4:36

18h ago4:36

4:36

A former Mayor of Ennis insists the High Court's decision to allow Supermac's to press ahead with contentious plans for a motorway plaza on the outskirts of the town must be welcomed.A protracted 10-year planning process came to an end on Friday after a judicial review stalling the development was quashed.When Pat McDonagh first lodged his planning…

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Post-Pandemic Remote Working Surge Leading To Rising House Prices In Clare 7:25

18h ago7:25

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A post-pandemic surge in remote working coupled with insufficient housing supply is said to be causing a rise in Clare's house prices.The latest report from leading property website Daft.ie has found that the median price of a home here between July and September was €269,229 which was more than 47% above pre-pandemic levels.The average price paid …

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Clare Women Reminded Of Local Breastfeeding Support Services 8:32

18h ago8:32

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Women in Clare who experience difficulties around breastfeeding are being reminded of the supports available to them this week.National Breastfeeding Week kicks off tomorrow and a number of events will be held throughout the country under the theme of "supporting you from bump to baby and beyond".As of 2022, only 44% of Irish babies were fed breast…

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In The Garden - How To Grow Garlic And Winter Onions 22:20

19h ago22:20

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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 how to grow garlic and winter onions.Tom also answered some of your gardening questions. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or Whatsapp to 086 1800 964.…

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Michael Patric On His Upcoming One-Man Show Performance In Glór 6:44

19h ago6:44

6:44

Michael Patric is touring with his one-man show, Sugar, about the closure of a Sugar Factory. Michael was previously in An Cailín Ciuín and attended the Oscars.He will perform his one-man show in Glór this coming Thursday, the 3rd of October at 8:00pm. Photo (c): https://glor.ie/events/michael-patric-presents-sugar/…

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Legal Advice Slot: Residential Property 11:04

20h ago11:04

11:04

On Monday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Avril Collentine of Cahir & Co. Solicitors to discuss residential property.Avril advised sellers and buyers what to do to prepare themselves in the current market. She also explained why property prices continue to climb due to the scarcity in the market of properties.…

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Original Irish Hotels To Embark On 8-Day Charity Cycle In Aid Of Irish Cancer Society 7:09

21h ago7:09

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The Original Irish Hotels 8-day charity cycle which starts today, Monday 30th of September.The cycle is along the Wild Atlantic Way and is in aid of The Irish Cancer Society. The 800km cycle will mark the 10-year anniversary of the Wild Atlantic Way, celebrating the impact its had on local communities, with a goal to raise €50,000 for The Irish Can…

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Author James Durney On His Latest Release - Jailbreak: Great Irish Republican Escapes, 1865–1983 9:31

21h ago9:31

9:31

James Durney is an award-winning author of twenty-two books on Irish history. His latest effort is called Great Irish Republican Escapes, 1865–1983. The book covering the period of 1865–1983, describes prison escapes on land, air and sea, including the 1983 breakout from the Maze Prison and Éamon De Valera's rescue from Lincoln Jail in 1919.To talk…

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Retired Governor Of Mount Joy Prison To Visit Kilrush During Mental Health Week 8:12

21h ago8:12

8:12

As part of West Clare Mental Health Association’s free events programme to celebrate Mental Health Week 2024 and World Mental Health Day on October 10th, John Lonergan, retired Governor of Mount Joy Prison will pay a visit to Kilrush Community Centre. He will give a talk which focuses on finding happiness & contentment in our lives and will take pl…

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Clare Man Joined Morning Focus Live From Kyiv In Ukraine 21:26

21h ago21:26

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David McMahon, originally from Newmarket on Fergus is currently based in Ukraine where he has been for over a year heading up a United Nations demining and explosives clearance programme. To discuss this and more, Alan Morrissey was joined by David McMahon live from Kyiv.Photo (c): Believe_In_Me from Getty Images via canva.com…

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Supermac's Boss Says Ennis Plaza Will Open Next Year 11:01

1d ago11:01

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The Owner of Supermac's says the High Court's decision to quash a legal challenge stalling plans for a motorway plaza in Ennis is more important than the company's recent trademark victory against McDonalds. The dismissal of a judicial review on Friday brings an end to a ten-year planning saga and will allow the indigenous fast food chain to press …

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