Best Michael Lohan Podcasts (2024)

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Shannon Gardaí Asked To Explain Their Response To "Spate" Of Car Thefts 2:47

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Gardaí in Shannon are being called on to explain how they're responding to a recent "spate" of car thefts in the town.Sinn Féin Councillor Donna McGettigan has asked Gardaí to attend a meeting of local representatives following a significant number of high-profile instances of car theft and vandalism in Shannon.Within the first three months of this…

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Clare Road Safety Working Group Member Deems Meelick To Ardnacrusha Road "Not Fit For Purpose" 5:11

15m ago5:11

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A member of the Clare Road Safety Working Group is claiming the Meelick Road in Ardnacrusha is "not fit for purpose".A motion has been submitted to Shannon Municipal District to install road markings and to explore the possibility of widening the public L3056 road in the south-east Clare village.It's understood the ongoing Killaloe bypass project i…

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Sunday Prayer - Sunday 21st July 2024 14:43

17m ago14:43

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Stephen Fletcher presents our Sunday Prayer for today the 21st July 2024, the 16th Sunday in Ordinary time and the 8th Sunday after Trinity.By Clare FM

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Clare FM's Derrick Lynch Speaking With Clare's Shane O'Donnell Ahead Of The All Ireland SHC Final 9:13

4m ago9:13

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Clare FM's Derrick Lynch Speaking With Clare's Shane O'Donnell Ahead Of The All Ireland SHC FinalBy Clare FM

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Michael McGrath Predicts Increased Industrial Development Opportunites In Clare 10:29

1 minute ago10:29

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The announcement at the east Clare facility was attended by former Minister for Finance and European Commissioner designate Michael McGrath.The Fianna Fáil politician says due to Clare's strategic location, more employers like Beckman Coulter must be incentivised to come to the county.A recent meeting of West Clare's local representatives heard Kil…

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Minister Predicts Increased Industrial Development Opportunites In Clare 4:57

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The European Commissioner designate has expressed confidence there'll be "more and more opportunities for industrial development" in Clare in the coming years.Fianna Fáil's Michael McGrath has visited the east Clare Beckman Coulter facility where a major jobs boost as well as a significant investment have been announced.Located on the outskirts of …

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Clare Volunteers Teaching GAA In Uganda 5:07

23m ago5:07

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A group of Clare GAA enthusiasts are currently volunteering at a hospice in Jinja, located about an hour and a half from Kampala, Uganda.At a local special school, deaf children are being taught hurling, and a GAA club called Nile Ógs has been established.To discuss this initiative further, Peter O'Connell spoke with Clare native John Conroy, who h…

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Businesses And Fans Gear Up As All-Ireland Mania Grips Clare 3:00

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Clare hurling fans and local businesses are gearing up as All-Ireland mania grips the county.It comes as stakeholders and loyal supporters are putting the final touches to preparations for Sunday's main event.By Clare FM

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Liam Meaney Says Increased Footfall Ahead Of All-Ireland Final A Godsend For Local Businesses. 2:36

4m ago2:36

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Liam Meaney Says Increased Footfall Ahead Of All-Ireland Final A Godsend For Local Businesses. by Clare FMBy Clare FM

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Philip O'Donnell Insists Clare's All-Ireland Final Will Inspire Next Generation Of Hurling Heroes. 3:01

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Philip O'Donnell Insists Clare's All-Ireland Final Will Inspire Next Generation Of Hurling Heroes. by Clare FMBy Clare FM

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Clare County Council To Broadcast All-Ireland final live On Big Screen At Fair Green Active Ennis 2:45

8m ago2:45

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Clare County Council will also be broadcasting the All-Ireland final live on the big screen at the Fair Green at Active Ennis Tim Smythe Park. The free admission family friendly event is open to patrons from 1pm and promises something for everyone. Senior Executive Engineer of Ennis Municipal District Paddy Tiernan outlines what to expect.…

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Gardai Issue Travel Warning To Clare Fans Ahead Of All Ireland Hurling Final 2:29

14m ago2:29

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Gardaí are urging Clare supporters to exercise caution when travelling to this weekends All Ireland Hurling Final.Fans are reminded to expect delays at the M8 toll booth, with large tailbacks seen early in the morning of Cork's semi final clash with Limerick.Gardai are requesting that people make use of the park and ride facilities available in Dub…

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Clare FM All Ireland SHC Final Previews - Interviews With Clare And Cork Camps 1:06:10

16m ago1:06:10

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Clare FM All Ireland SHC Final Previews - Interviews With Clare And Cork CampsBy Clare FM

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Clare Native Leading The Growth Of The GAA in Africa 5:08

20m ago5:08

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And finally, a Clare native is leading the charge with the growth of the GAA in Uganda.The Nile Og Cusacks club is part of a volunteering initiative in the town of Jinja, located about 90 minutes from the capital city of Kampala. The club offers children with special needs in the area the opportunity to grow and develop in a way that is otherwise u…

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Clare FM's All Ireland SHC Final Preview Show In Glor Ennis 2:05:06

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Ahead of Sunday's All Ireland hurling final, Clare FM took to the stage in Glor to preview the game with a host of special guests and plenty music, song and craic for a sold out crowd of over 600 peopleBy Clare FM

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Mayor Of Clare On All-Ireland Final 6:45

2h ago6:45

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On Friday's Morning Focus, Peter O' Connell was joined in-studio by the Mayor of Clare Alan O' Callaghan.By Clare FM

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All-Ireland SHC Final Preview In Glór 1:35:29

2h ago1:35:29

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The All-Ireland SHC final preview took place in Glór on Wednesday. Our sports team was joined by Tony Considine, Cyril Farrell, Jamesie O’Connor, Seánie McMahon, Colin Ryan, Podge Collins, and Pat O’Connor to discuss the upcoming All-Ireland Final.Entertainment was provided by Damien Gormley and a variety of local musicians.The Ennis Lions Club als…

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Lisdoonvarna Woman Backs The Banner From North Carolina 15:00

1h ago15:00

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Elizabeth Guertin, hails from Lisdoonvarna. She is a founding board member of Irish non-profit, Le Chéile North Carolina and co-founder of an Irish women's group for expats. To learn more about their organisation and what they do for Irish Diaspora in North Carolina, and to chat about the All-Ireland Final, Elizabeth joined Peter on Friday's Mornin…

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Diagnostics Firm Announce 80 Jobs In Clare 10:59

1h ago10:59

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Diagnostics firm Beckman Coulter has announced 80 jobs in Clare as well as a €10 million investment into its operations here. The announcement was made at an event at the company's facility outside O'Callaghan's Mills where 560 people are already employed. One of those in attendance was European Commissioner designate and Fianna Fáil TD Michael McG…

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Clare MEP Speaks Of Divided European Parliament Following Von Der Leyen Re-Election 4:02

33m ago4:02

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A Clare MEP claims the level of division currently within the European Parliament is reflective of the political landscape more broadly. It comes as Germany's Ursula von der Leyen has secured a second term as European Commission President after 401 members of the European Parliament voted in her favour and 284 voted against. It's 18 votes more than…

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Green Party Deputy Leader Insists Focus Should Be On Measures To Prevent Heat Escaping Homes 6:38

4m ago6:38

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Concern has emerged that some elderly people in Clare have no way of heating their homes, without burning turf.It follows a recommendation from the Climate Change Advisory Council to remove open fires from their homes, in favour of installing heat pumps.As part of the Climate Change Advisory Council’s review of the built environment sector, a recom…

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"Long Overdue" Burren Traffic Management Plan Tipped To Resolve Region's Congestion 5:44

2m ago5:44

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A traffic management plan in the Burren described as "long overdue" has been tipped to resolve the region's congestion issues once and for all.Clare County Council is leading a multi-agency initiative aimed at easing traffic congestion on the R477 coastal road in North Clare.As part of the trial initiative, coach operators and camper van drivers ar…

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Concerns That Without Turf Clare's Elderly Have No Way To Heat Home 12:28

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As part of the Climate Change Advisory Council's review of the built environment sector, a reccomendation has been made for houses in Ireland to move towards more sustainable means of heating.The review has also called on the Government to make heat pumps both cheaper and easier for people to install.The habitats directive was brought in by the Eur…

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Clare Auctioneer Says "Bottlenecks" Must Be Eliminated To Boost Rental Housing Stock 4:28

15m ago4:28

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A Clare auctioneer is urging the Government to eliminate various "bottlenecks" in Ireland's construction industry to boost the supply of rental homes.It comes as the Department of Housing's review of the rental sector has identified a "significant" need to incentivise developers to build private rental accommodation in order to meet Housing For All…

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Clare Women In Business Final Panel 33:38

21h ago33:38

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For the final edition of 'Clare Women in Business', we explored the challenges and successes experienced by women in business and leadership roles.Peter O'Connell was joined by Margaret O'Brien, the CEO of Ennis Chamber and Maeve Sheridan of Western Heard Brewery.By Clare FM

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Energising Clare: Episode 6 - Commercial Scale Solar Energy 12:53

41m ago12:53

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It is time for the sixth episode of our newest feature on Morning Focus, Energising Clare.This new feature will be about educating you, the listener, on renewables.On this week’s episode, Peter O’Connell was joined by JP O’Brien, Head of Solar Project Delivery for Statkraft Ireland to discuss commercial scale solar energy…

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Village Tour: Episode 22 – Ennistymon 42:03

23m ago42:03

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

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All-Ireland Final Build-Up From Killanena, Ennis & Scariff 17:11

2h ago17:11

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On Thursday’s Morning Focus, we explored the growing excitement across Clare as the All-Ireland Final approaches.Peter O’Connell was joined by Cyril Conlon in Killanena, Alphie Rodgers in Scariff and Rory Hickey in Ennis.By Clare FM

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Fears Broadford Sewerage Scheme Will Be Abandoned If Not Progressed Before Election 3:52

1h ago3:52

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It's feared a long-awaited plan for an East Clare sewerage scheme will be abandoned if it isn't progressed before the General Election. Applications for connecting the unsewered settlements of Broadford and Cooraclare to wastewater infrastructure were approved last December but much frustration has been expressed since due to a perceived lack of pr…

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Clare TD Calls For Protections Against Mould In Rental Housing 9:50

1h ago9:50

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A Clare Oireachtas member is calling for protections against mould in rental accommodation to be enshrined in law. A recent survey conducted by Trinity College Dublin found that just under 50% of Irish people have experienced a problem with mould in their homes. Under the Housing Standards for Rented Houses Regulations 2019, landlords must ensure t…

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Clare FM's Derrick Lynch Speaking With Cork Manager Pat Ryan Ahead Of All Ireland SHC Final 4:29

18m ago4:29

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Clare FM's Derrick Lynch Speaking With Cork Manager Pat Ryan Ahead Of All Ireland SHC FinalBy Clare FM

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Clare FM's Derrick Lynch Speaking With Clare's Tony Kelly Ahead Of The All Ireland SHC Final 7:40

18m ago7:40

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Clare FM's Derrick Lynch Speaking With Clare's Tony Kelly Ahead Of The All Ireland SHC FinalBy Clare FM

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

3m ago4:36

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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

7m ago11:23

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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

11m ago11:17

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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

22m ago9:48

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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

1h ago19:26

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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

2h ago11:01

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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

17m ago12:04

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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

19m ago3:31

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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

4m ago6:10

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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

4m ago6:09

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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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Hurling: Jamesie O’Connor joins the bumper All-Ireland final preview 1:16:28

36m ago1:16:28

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Eddie Brennan, John Mullane and Michael Verney were joined by Clare legend and Sunday Independent columnist Jamesie O'Connor in this in-depth breakdown of Cork v Clare in this Sunday’s Liam McCarthy decider. The team recall their preparations for All-Ireland finals in their own careers, including the importance of getting the game out of your head …

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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

41m ago2:23

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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

9m ago7:56

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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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