Best Tom Shay Podcasts (2024)

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Clare FM Sideline View Friday March 26th 49:24

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Clare FM Sideline View Friday March 26thBy Clare FM

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Calls For State Apology To Family Of Tragic Shannon Teenager Aoife Johnston 18:09

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A Clare Government TD has called for a state apology, following the death of Shannon teenager Aoife Johnston at University Hospital Limerick.It follows a verdict of medical misadventure at the inquest into the death of the 16-year-old, who passed away in December 2022, after spending twelve hours on chairs in the Emergency Department.…

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West Clare Town Bucking National Trend Of Restaurant Closures 16:31

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A West Clare town is bucking a widespread national trend of closures in the hospitality sector. It follows a new analysis from the Restaurants Associations of Ireland which predicts an average of two food-led businesses will close their doors every single day this year.By Clare FM

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Clare Developer Seeking Government Supports To Reduce "Stubbornly High" Building Material Costs 5:18

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A Clare developer believes only greater Government supports will bring down the "stubbornly high" cost of building materials.It comes as CSO data has revealed 129 new homes were completed in Clare in the first three months of the year which is 26% above the same period in 2023.Of these, 78 were scheme houses, 50 were single houses and one was an ap…

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Ours To Protect - Burren In Bloom - April 26th 5:02

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On our weekly series 'Ours To Protect', we take a closer look at biodiversity and sustainability in Co Clare.This week, we hear about Burren In Bloom, the annual festival that celebrates the Burren’s unique biodiversity and gets underway on May 3rd.By Clare FM

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Tom Robinson Playing Gig In Lisdoonvarna 16:01

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Tom Robinson will be making his way to Clare soon, for an upcoming performance at the Royal Spa Hotel & Cafe in Lisdoonvarna The show will take place on Sunday, the 5th of May, as part of his Up Close & Personal Tour, an evening of songs and stories spanning his five decades of adventures in the music industry.To find out more, Alan Morrissey spoke…

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Completion Of Shannon Slí na Sláinte Project 5:41

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The inauguration of the completion of the 2K Shannon Slí na Sláinte route will take place this weekend.The walk will take place on Sunday, April 28th at 12 noon from the start of the route beside the fire stationSlí na Sláinte (The Path to Health) is a project of the Irish Heart Foundation (IHF) and are found throughout Ireland to encourage people …

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National Workplace Wellbeing Day 9:30

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On Friday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Dr. Stacey Cannon Cahill and Patricia McNamara, as today is Ireland's National Workplace Wellbeing Day.Stacey is a TUS Assistant Lecturer & Joint Programme Lead for the MA in Leadership in Workplace Health & Wellbeing, and Patricia McNamara for Clare County Council.Now in its tenth year, the d…

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Calls For Urgent Investment To Prevent Decline Of Rural West Clare 4:23

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It's claimed rural West Clare is not getting its fair share of return investment from the local authority's coffers. It comes amid renewed concern for local population growth, over the widespread closure of post offices, pubs, shops and schools across the region. At present, over a fifth of the Kilrush Electoral Area's population are above retireme…

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Weekly Vanderpump Rules Review w/ BONUS SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT | VPR S11 E13 Jax Attack PART 2 46:42

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This week's review of Vanderpump Rules season 11 episode 13 Jax Attack is broken up into two parts. Part 1 covers all the latest "news" happening in the Vanderpump universe over the past week. Part 2 reviews the episode and includes bonus social media content taken during filming of this week's episode. Make sure to check out BOTH parts!Check out t…

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Weekly Vanderpump Rules "NEWS" & Social Media Activity VPR S11 E13 REVIEW PART 1 22:51

1d ago22:51

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This week's review of Vanderpump Rules season 11 episode 13 Jax Attack is broken up into two parts. Part 1 covers all the latest "news" happening in the Vanderpump universe over the past week. Part 2 will review the episode and include bonus social media content taken during filming of this week's episode. Make sure to check out BOTH parts!Check ou…

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Clare Family Carers Call For Means Test Bill To Be Backed By Action 14:15

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It's hoped a significant increase in support payments could soon be forthcoming for Clare's family carers.It's after a private members bill which proposed abolishing the means testing for the weekly carers allowance passed through the Dáil without opposition last night.Although not legally binding , the approval of the private members bill put forw…

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Just 35% Of Clare Businesses Have Applied For Lucrative Grant 5:40

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The low registration rate in Clare for a highly-publicised grant has been attributed to intense demands on business owners.Introduced in Budget 2024, the Increased Cost Of Business Grant offers successful applicants the equivalent of 50% of their commercial rates paid in 2023, capped at €5,000.80% of small and medium businesses in Clare are eligibl…

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Clare Doctor Cites Misinformation As Part Of Reason For Low Child Vaccine Uptake 6:26

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A local medical practitioner believes misinformation is playing a part in low vaccine uptake for children.It comes as the HSE has launched a campaign to promote the importance of immunisation in protecting babies and children against the lives of measles, whooping cough and mumps.The uptake of primary childhood immunisation has declined across all …

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Clare DIY Hero to Feature in First Episode of New TG4 Series: Déan Tú Féin É 7:13

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There will be Clare interest in the first episode of a new series on TG4. John O’Connor will feature in tonight’s opening episode of Déan Tú Féin É. The show will air on TG4 this evening at 8pm.To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by John from Newtown Ballyvaughan, on Thursday's Morning Focus.…

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Clare Women In Business - Nadaa Hyder - Episode 14 15:16

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Our series, ‘Clare Women in Business’, seeks to showcase the accomplishments of women in business, foster gender equality, and inspire future generations of female leaders.This week, Pat Flynn meets Nadaa Hyder, co-founder of Morning Dew in Corofin.By Clare FM

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Village Tour: Episode 11: Miltown Malbay 41:01

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It is time for the eleventh episode of our newest feature on Morning Focus, Village Tour, where Alan Morrissey paid a visit to Miltown Malbay.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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Taste of the Week – BBQ 10:36

1d ago10:36

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On Thursday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Canadian chef and owner of Randaddy’s in Lahinch, Randy Lewis.This week, Randy shared with us all the tips and tricks for your Summer BBQ!By Clare FM

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Organ Donor Awareness Week 2024 10:54

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This week is Organ Donor Awareness Week.Running until Saturday, the key campaign message continues to be built around sharing your wishes with your loved ones about organ donation with the theme, Don’t Leave Your Loved Ones In Doubt. This follows the signing of the Human Tissue Bill into law by the President, Michael D. Higgins, at the end of Febru…

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Dáil Protest Today Over Chronic Overcrowding At University Hospital Limerick 4:55

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A protest will take place outside the Dáil today to highlight chronic overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick. The demonstration will take place at Leinster House at 1pm and coincides with the fourth day of the inquest into the death of Shannon teenager Aoife Johnston at UHL in December 2022. The sixteen-year old passed away from bacterial men…

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Calls for The Destruction of 'White Elephant' Ennis Market Building 3:07

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A call has been made for the demolition of the Ennis Market Building. Built at a cost of €1.75m in 2016, the covered facility was intended to accommodate traders and farmers markets, while providing car-parking in its downtime. The site has struggled to attract vendors though and in December, Clare County Council contracted a private security firm …

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Team USA Olympic Uniforms, Kansas Senate Bill 394, Spice Oven and Broccolini Catastrophini 59:16

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Erin has arrived in Canada, eh! Hear her journey of navigating her Vancouver-adjacent AirBNB with no furniture and a non-functioning double oven. Bryan is in New York and has a tale of a Broccolini-filled dinner experience with a gaggle of gay lawyers chatting next to him. Erin showcases Nike's skimpy Team USA uniform kits for this summer's Olympic…

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Leslie Fhima on the Golden Divorce, Taylor v Kim (again) + Tension Between Scheana & Ariana 44:57

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A Morgan Pop Talks wish list complete! Morgan finally sits down with Leslie Fhima to chat about her season of The Golden Bachelor and the aftermath that followed the Golden Divorce. In the Pop 3 we analyze Taylor Swift's new songs from The Tortured Poets Department, Scheana vs. Tom Sandoval, and more! (01:09) - Welcome to MPT! (01:49) - Pop 3 start…

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Breaking Down Rachel Leviss' Saturn Return - w/ Astrologer Andy Bellatti (S4, EP 15) 2:00:31

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Jamie and astrologer Andy Bellatti break down Rachel Leviss' Scandoval-timed Saturn Return to explore larger themes of what it means to have a soul journey in this human lifetime, how to navigate free will vs predestination, how to accept the invitation being offered by even the most difficult life circumstances and much more. Follow @astrologywith…

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St Flannan's Students 'Climb For Cancer' in aid of Local Charities 8:47

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125 Transition Year students from St.Flannan's College in Ennis will climb Croagh Patrick tomorrow to raise much needed funds for local charities. The money raised by the students will be donated to Cahercalla Community Care, Milford Hospice and Cancer Care Galway.Over €2,300 has already been raised by the students through various fundraising campa…

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Tributes Paid To "Genial And Selfless" Former Mayor Of Ennis 5:36

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It's claimed Ennis and County Clare has lost one of its most genial and hardworking public representatives. It follows the passing of former Mayor of Ennis and Fianna Fáil Councillor Raymond Greene. Raymond was first elected to the town council in 1991 and was elected as the county town's first citizen the following year. Clare Fianna Fáil PRO Mich…

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Over 1,000 Submissions Lodged On Reopening Of Crusheen Railway 15:13

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There has been a surge in support for the reopening of the Crusheen Rail Stop. In March, Clare County Council commissioned Repucon Consulting to conduct a feasibility study to examine the socio-economic benefits of re-instating the North Clare rail stop.Within the first two weeks, the survey has already received over 1,000 public submissions weighi…

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Young People Leaving Farming Reportedly To Blame For Low Clare Land Prices 6:13

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A Clare farming representative believes the exodus of young people from agriculture is driving down the price of land.New data from the Society of Chartered Surveyors of Ireland and Teagasc has revealed Clare has the lowest average price for farmland in Munster and the fifth-lowest nationwide.The agricultural sector supports 12,000 people in Clare,…

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Assistance With Voter Registration Available to Clare's Under-Represented Communities 10:06

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A Clare community worker has claimed that the ability to vote in local elections enables greater integration in communities.In the past fortnight, 12 Clare based community organisations have come together to help marginalised groups to register ahead of the upcoming local and European elections in June.The initiative will continue into early May an…

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Sports In Focus: Episode West Clare Taekwon-Do 15:34

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Over the past week, more European medals have come to Clare, with Odin McNulty of the West Clare Taekwon-Do Club picking up bronze in the patterns section of the Euro championships in Poland.The club is one of the fastest growing in the area, and members are now regularly featuring on national squads.Ahead of travelling to the championships, Clare …

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Upcoming Gigs At Cheese Press In Ennistymon 14:41

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It’s a busy weekend for the Cheese Press, Ger Woulfe, a musician from Cork, will play the Cheese Press in Ennistymon this Saturday. American artist Casey Black will also play there on Monday night. On Wednesday's Morning Focus, Ger and Casey joined Alan Morrissey to discuss the upcoming concerts. Ger plays Sat 27th 8pm and Casey is playing with sup…

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St Flannan’s TY Climb For Cancer 8:46

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Transition Year students from St. Flannan’s College are getting ready to take on a big challenge, in aid of local charities. Tomorrow they will climb Croagh Patrick to raise vital funds for Cahercalla Community Care, Milford Hospice and Cancer Care Galway.To find out more about the climb, Alan Morrissey was joined in studio by Transition Year Stude…

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Launch Of Darkness Into Light 2024 7:34

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This year’s Darkness Into Light will take place on the morning of Saturday, 11th of May at 4:15am.The early morning event by Pieta, billed as “the most important sunrise of the year”, is a huge fundraiser for suicide prevention. Its launch will take place tomorrow.To find out more about the event, Alan Morrissey was joined by Mary Howard, Ennis Mun…

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Clonlara Seven Year-Old To Be Laid To Rest Today Following Drowning Tragedy 4:03

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The funeral mass of a seven-year-old boy from South-East Clare who tragically passed away after getting into difficulty in a hotel swimming pool, will take place today. Shay Lynch from O'Briensbridge was pronounced dead at University Hospital Limerick on Saturday afternoon following the incident at the Lakeside Hotel in Killaloe. He was a first cla…

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Fears West Clare Homes At Risk Of Fire Due To Lack Of Trading Regulations 5:25

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Residents of Miltown Malbay area are said to be sleeping in fear due to fire risks presented by malpractice from mobile fast food vendors. It follows concerns raised by constituents in the electoral area relating to flammable and hazardous products being discarded in residential settings following festivals and events. Clare County Council has conf…

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John Summit, The Temper Trap, Silver Panda, Robin Schulz, Topic, Oaks, Anabel Englund, J. Worra, Disco Lines, EC Twins, Oda Loves You, Boy Matthews, Oliver Heldens,Sander Van Doorn, Jantine 30:28

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Tracklist: One By One - Robin Schulz, Oaks, Topic Dependent On You - Genix, flowanastasia Sweet Disposition - The Temper Trap, John Summit, Silver Panda Mas Que Nada - LIORi, Elad Adi Mwaki - Zerb, Sofiya Nzau Cutting Loose - Anabel Englund, J. Worra, Disco Lines Details - Boy Matthews, Oliver Heldens, Joey Corry Don't You Want Me - Felix, Hanna Wa…

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Clare Manager Michael Neylon Ahead Of Cork Clash In Munster U20 Football Championship 2:42

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Clare Manager Michael Neylon Ahead Of Cork Clash In Munster U20 Football ChampionshipBy Clare FM

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Fears "Broken" IPAS System Will Decimate North Clare 15:29

3d ago15:29

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It's claimed Ballyvaughan is at risk of becoming a ghost town due to the proliferation of guest houses and hotels now housing International Protection Applicants.It follows a meeting held between community representatives and the Department of Integration last night over the imminent arrival of Asylum Seekers, comprised of family units, to Drumcree…

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Clare TD Announces Intention To Contest European Elections 6:06

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Clare Independent TD Michael McNamara has announced his intention to contest the European election in the Ireland South Constituency.The Scariff deputy has respresented this county in the Dáil since the 2020 general election and previously from 2011 to 2016.Citing immigration as one of his key issues, along with agriculture and renewable energy, he…

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Clare Carer Calls For Medical "Gaslighting" Of Women To End 11:44

3d ago11:44

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An award-winning Clare family carer is calling for the practice of medical gaslighting of women to be brought to an end.It follows the launch of the new €11 million phase of the Government's action plan for women's healthcare.Bringing the total women's health funding allocation since 2020 to over €140 million, the Women's Health Action Plan 2024-25…

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Palestinian Ambassador To Discuss Gaza "Slaughter" At Clare Talk This Week 6:45

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The Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland is hoping to bring attention to the daily "slaughter" occurring in Gaza ahead of a talk in Clare this week.Dr Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid will be speaking at the Armada Hotel in Spanish Point this Thursday at 8pm to discuss the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian territories.It comes as international gove…

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Pop Culture - Taylor Swift & Hozier 13:03

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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 Taylor Swift’s new album, the IFTAs, and Hozier who joins Sinead O’Connor, U2 and Gilbert O’Sullivan as only the fourth Irish artist ever, to have a No. 1 in the US on the Billboard 100 song …

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Educational Advice: Grinds 13:01

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On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by John Burns, retired Deputy Principal at Rice College and Director of the Burns Study Centre in Ennis.This week, John discussed when grinds are needed, getting the most out of grinds, and how to choose the right grind for you.By Clare FM

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Travel Tales with Fergal - Amalfi Coast, Italy 17:19

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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 discussed the Amalfi Coast and his travel experience around Italy.By Clare FM

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New Women’s Health Action Plan Launched 13:11

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The new Women’s Health Action Plan, launched late last week by the Department of Health, pledges further investment to expand and develop new women’s health services. This includes initiatives like the Free Contraception Scheme, which is being extended by a further 4 years to women aged 17–35. The proposed expansion of termination of pregnancy serv…

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Banner Success At Texaco Art Competition 7:57

3d ago7:57

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There was success for Clare at the Texaco Children’s Art Competition. A total of eleven students from the Banner County won top prizes in this year’s 70th edition of the renowned art competition.On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by two of the winners: Sinéad Azkorbebeitia, aged 8, (Category E) and Eimear Fitzgerald, age 16, who …

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Clare Event For Campaign In Aid Of Gaza Children 10:23

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Moves are underway in Clare to take part in the "In Aid of Gaza Children" campaign. People all over Ireland are being asked to light a candle in memory of every child that has been killed by Israel in Gaza.The initiative, which will take place at the beginning of May, is organised by the Waterford-based group Gaeil ar son Gaza.To discuss this furth…

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Lack Of Clare Affordable Housing To Be Highlighted Today In Dáil Protest 4:12

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It's hoped the plight of Clare people locked out of housing will be highlighted at a major national protest today. The 'raise the roof' demonstration will take place outside Leinster House at 11 to coincide with an opposition proposal calling on the Government to develop an inclusive housing strategy. There are plans to construct 50 affordable home…

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