Best Clare Stephens Podcasts (2024)

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Stephen O'Mahony On Moneypoint Future At Ennis Chamber Event 1:53

1h ago1:53

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The manager of Moneypoint Power Station says he expects sites for offshore wind developments to be zoned "very soon".He was speaking at an event held by Ennis Chamber, during which Tánaiste Micheál Martin spoke of the importance of developing renewable energy infrastructure in this region.Published one year ago today, the Shannon Estuary Economic T…

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The power of words in wildlife conservation | Jon Monsoon 41:27

3h ago41:27

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Why do so many people get into conservation because of a love for animals, only to discover that it's all about people? And why, if you’re interested in making an impact in conservation, should you focus on improving your communication skills to advance your career? We explore these questions with today’s guest, Jon Monsoon. Jon brings over 20 year…

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Clare Criminal Barristers Fighting For Justice In Pay Dispute 9:58

19m ago9:58

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Clare's Criminal Barristers have begun withdrawing their services today, as part of three days of planned industrial action.The legal professionals are warning of a potential recruitment crisis in the sector, unless pay cuts introduced in response to the recession in 2009 are reversed.Criminal cases at sixteen courthouses, including Ennis won't be …

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Friends Of Ennis Hospital Group Publishes Review Documenting Patient's "Terrible" Experience At UHL 12:35

33m ago12:35

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Ennis healthcare campaigners are arguing a review documenting the "terrible" experience of a patient at UHL reaffirms the need for an emergency department in Clare.The Friends of Ennis Hospital campaign group has conducted a review of the Dooradoyle facility's ED based on the experience of 'Patient A' who spent 82 hours on a trolley there last week…

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Summer Of Music Continues In Kilrush 5:03

37m ago5:03

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Musicians from Ireland and the USA will be bringing some unique sounds to Kilrush this month, for the latest in a series of ‘Cosy Concerts’ at Banner Books. Folk duo Ru O’Shea and Sarah Szucs will be performing in Kilrush on Friday, July 12th. To chat more about this, they joined Peter O'Connell on Tuesday's Morning Focus.Picture (c): Ru Ó' Shea an…

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Clare Green Senator Expects O'Gorman To Be More "Strategic" Party Leader 12:28

37m ago12:28

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Clare's Green senator says she expects Roderic O'Gorman to be a more "strategic" party leader than his predecessor.The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has been confirmed as the new leader of the Green Party - having received 984 votes from the party's electorate compared to 912 for Senator Pippa Hackett.The role o…

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Multiple Women Allege Sexual Advances By Male FAI Coaches 16:20

39m ago16:20

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The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has apologised to female former international players, and trainees on a FAS soccer training course, who experienced alleged unwanted or inappropriate sexual advances from FAI coaches in the 1990s. A joint Sunday Independent / RTE Television investigation detailed alleged unwanted or inappropriate sexual ad…

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"The Four Keys To Master Well-Being & Live A Fulfilling Life" Talk Set To Take Place In Kilalloe 12:00

11m ago12:00

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Sergi Mora specialises in one-to-one coaching sessions to help young adults (18-35 years old usually) through self-awareness to find direction and their purpose in life. At the end of this month, he will have his first public talk in Killaloe,Co. Clare about "the four keys to master well-being and live a fulfilling life" The talk will be at the loc…

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Comhaltas Seisiún 2024 8:57

2h ago8:57

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Comhaltas Seisiún offers a distinctive traditional entertainment event at more than 50 venues across Ireland during July and August. The show features Irish music, song, dance, and storytelling, followed by an interactive session where audience members can participate and join in on the floor. This year, Cois na hAbhna will showcase various Seisiún…

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Ireland’s Lost Crafts And Local Craftsmanship Showcased At Craggaunowen 6:52

1h ago6:52

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Ireland’s traditional crafts and trades will be showcased during the 2024 Culture & Crafts Fair at Craggaunowen on the 13th and 14th of July.Visitors will have the opportunity to engage directly with artists, crafts and tradespeople, storytellers, musician, and dancers from across Clare. To find out more, Peter O' Connell was joined by Pauline Leni…

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Tulla Mother Shares Her Family's Story To Highlight Autism Diagnosis Crisis 12:53

2h ago12:53

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Upon learning that over 1,200 children are waiting for an autism diagnosis, Shirley Conway felt compelled to share her family's story.Shirley's youngest 2 boys are twins Joe and Charlie. They are in the CDNT (children's disability network team) services in Ennis, which she claims are almost non existent. She is fighting to get them assessed as they…

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Day Two Of Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy 2024 15:35

2h ago15:35

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Clare FM’s Therese McInereny took a trip to Miltown Malbay to the Willie Clancy Summer School.The Willie Clancy Summer School is a week-long summer school in traditional music and set dance held annually at Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare.Catch up on day two of the Willie Clancy Summer School on Tuesday's Morning Focus.…

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Yacht Owner Grateful To Kilkee Community After Beach Incident 9:02

2h ago9:02

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Last Wednesday, a yacht belonging to Nigel Kearney from County Down was found stranded on Kilkee beach.To find out what happened and to highlight the great community spirit that followed, Peter O'Connell spoke with Nigel Kearney, on Tuesday's Morning Focus.Picture (c): Hugh Harvey-KellyBy Clare FM

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Clare County Council Demands Tougher Sentences For Gender-Based Assaults 6:08

19m ago6:08

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Clare County Council has unanimously backed a resolution calling for tougher sentences for perpetrators of gender-based assaults. It's after 22 Year-Old Ardnacrusha based soldier Cathal Crotty received a fully-suspended sentence for an unprovoked attack on Limerick woman Natasha O'Brien in 2022, which left her unconscious. Crotty's sentence is now …

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Tánaiste Visits Ennis For Launch Of Socio-Economic Profile 12:04

12h ago12:04

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The Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin was in Clare on Friday to attend Ennis Chamber's annual President's Lunch at the Inn at Dromoland. The event, at which the Tánaiste was a special guest, coincided with the launch Ennis Chamber's new report entitled 'Ennis - A Socio-Economic Profile'. The report has b…

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Claims Competition Among Buyers Driving Clare Property Price Hikes 6:35

1h ago6:35

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It's claimed competition among buyers in Clare's housing market is driving up property prices.Myhome.ie's report for the second quarter of the year which has just been published today shows the median asking price for a home in this county is now €275,000.Between April and June though, the number of properties available for sale in Clare increased …

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Claims Domestic Violence Register Urgently Needed In Clare 12:07

1h ago12:07

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It's claimed a database is urgently needed in Clare and the MidWest to warn of offenders with a history of domestic and gender-based violence living in the area.It comes as three separate motions are set come before the July meeting of Clare County Council this afternoon, calling on the local authority to declare it's support for Limerick assault v…

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Actor and Bluey voice artist Melanie Zanetti In Conversation with Veronica Neave 1:01:30

7h ago1:01:30

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Join award winning Australian actor and voiceover artist Melanie Zanetti, or as she is better known as "Chilli" in the internationally successful, Emmy, BAFTA and five time AACTA award winning animated series, Bluey. Melanie talks to Veronica Neave about her creative journey moving between voiceover, feature film and television in Australia and the…

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Clare Senator Defends Taxi Fare Hike As Necessary For Drivers Livelihoods 11:31

31m ago11:31

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A Clare member of the Oireachtas Transport Committee is defending a recommended increase for taxi fares as a necessary move to secure a livelihood for drivers.It comes as the National Transport Authority has suggested a maximum 9% hike for taxi journey's nationwide.The decision was made as part of the NTA's two-yearly review of industry charges ami…

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Doorknockers Theatre Company To Stage One-Act Plays In Mountshannon 6:20

1h ago6:20

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Doorknockers Theatre Company are presenting three one-act plays by Lady Gregory in the Hall in Mountshannon this week, on Tuesday the 9th and Wednesday 10th. The performances are preparatory to a tour to Switzerland, where they will be presented at an international drama festival.For more on this, Peter O' Connell was joined by Paul Brennan, the Di…

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Day One Of Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy 2024 15:24

1h ago15:24

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Clare FM's Therese McInereny took a trip to Miltown Malbay to the Willie Clancy Summer School. The Willie Clancy Summer School is a week-long summer school in traditional music and set dance held annually at Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare. Catch up on day one of the Willie Clancy Summer School on Monday's Morning Focus.…

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Legal Tips For Expediting Your House Sale 5:37

2h ago5:37

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On Monday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke to Avril Collentine, of Cahir & Co. Solicitors, Ennis in our weekly legal slot.This week, Avril discussed the new consumer guide for buying and selling property in Ireland.If you have a legal question for Cahir & Co. Solicitors, email us on focus@clare.fm.…

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Rising Up For Youth Mental Health 2024 12:57

2h ago12:57

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This September, musician, podcaster, and mental health advocate, Niall ‘Bressie’ Breslin, alongside a small group of friends, is set to embark on a remarkable fundraising journey to raise funds for the award-winning youth mental health charity; A Lust For Life, co-founded by Breslin in 2017. Following the success of their 2023 expedition, which saw…

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Morning Focus Remembers Murt Collins & Tommy Browne 6:08

2h ago6:08

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Many people were very saddened to hear of the deaths of Murt Collins and Tommy Browne.To remember Murt and Tommy, Peter O'Connell was joined by Clare FM’s Joan Hanrahan.Picture (c): Kilrush ParishBy Clare FM

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Clare Hurlers Secure Spot In All-Ireland Final With Victory Over Kilkenny 22:22

1h ago22:22

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As weekends go, this one was quite remarkable. The Clare hurlers have joined the ranks of their predecessors from 1914, 1932, 1995, 1997, 2002, and 2013 by advancing to the All-Ireland hurling final.To discuss the match, Peter O'Connell was joined by Clare FM's Sports Editor Derrick Lynch and Mayor of Clare, Alan O'Callaghan, on Monday's Morning Fo…

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Ennis Chamber Claims New Report Proves Need For Creation Of Local Jobs 3:58

17m ago3:58

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Ennis Chamber claims a new report proves the need for investment within the county town in order to create local jobs. A socio-economic profile of Ennis produced by People & Place Consultants in partnership with Ennis Chamber was launched on Friday at an event attended by Tánaiste Micheál Martin. The report shows that of the 12,204 Ennis residents …

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Atlantic Tales - Irish Seed Savers 2024 - Episode 171 53:16

10m ago53:16

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On this week's episode of Atlantic Tales with Pat Flynn, we visit Irish Seed Savers where they maintain the country’s only public seed bank as well as the national collection of Irish heritage apple trees.By Clare FM

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Dolphinwatch Carrigaholt Welcomes Purpose-Built Boat After Three-Year Debacle 5:33

23m ago5:33

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A Clare tourism company is looking forward to putting a three-year ordeal behind it, with the arrival of its new-purpose built boat.Dolphinwatch Carrigaholt, which offers tours along the coast of Clare as far down as Kerry, has been unable to operate since before the pandemic due the delayed arrival of its new vessel.The boat, which is called Murúc…

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Clare TD Labels Scarcity Of Women's Refuges A "Dismal Prospect" 2:33

29m ago2:33

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A Clare TD has labelled the scarcity of women's refuges in the county a "dismal prospect".Independent TD Violet Anne-Wynne has made the comments during a Dáil debate on "tackling all forms of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence".One of the main goals of Cuan - the state agency for domestic, sexual and gender-based violence established last y…

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Sunday Prayer - Sunday 7th July 2024 15:00

21m ago15:00

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Stephen Fletcher presents this week's Sunday Prayer for the 7th July 2024 the 14th Sunday of Ordinary time, the 6th Sunday after Trinity.By Clare FM

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Beyond Belief - Sunday 7th July 2024 59:53

21m ago59:53

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Stephen Fletcher presents this Sunday's Beyond Belief and talks to Vatican correspondent Colm Flynn and Damian Shorten the new Safeguarding Officer for the church of Ireland Diocese of Tuam, Limerick and Killaloe. He also chats weddings, weather and tourists with his friend and colleague Fr Gerry Kenny.…

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Clare FM Reaction Podcast - Clare V Kilkenny All Ireland SHC Semi Final 16:59

1h ago16:59

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Clare FM's Derrick Lynch & Tommy Guilfoyle analyse Clare's win over Kilkenny, along with reaction from manager Brian Lohan, Clare FM Patrick Bourke Menswear Man of the Match Adam Hogan and Tony KellyBy Clare FM

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Clare FM Commentary Clare V Kilkenny All Ireland Hurling Semi Final 2024 1:46:03

23m ago1:46:03

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Relive Clare's dramatic two point win over Kilkenny in the 2024 All Ireland Hurling Championship Semi Final by listening to Clare FM's live commentary from the game.By Clare FM

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Clare FM Podcast Ollie Baker Ahead of Clare's All Ireland Semi-Final Clash With Kilkenny 5:54

40m ago5:54

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Ollie Baker talks to Clare FM's Derrick Lynch ahead of the third instalment of Clare's All Ireland Hurling Semi Final trilogy with Kilkenny.By Clare FM

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Cynthia Ní Mhurcú Speaking On Social Media Age Limits 4:00

14m ago4:00

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An MEP elected for this region is calling for the minimum age limit for starting a social media account to be increased to 16. New research from Cyber Safe Kids shows that 84% of Irish children aged between 8 and 12 have an account on social media, despite an age limit of thirteen years in place at present. It comes amid renewed concern over the ps…

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Car Sales In Clare Down 60% In A Year 1:27

17m ago1:27

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Car sales in Clare were almost 60% below 2023 levels last month.June was the first consecutive month in which the number of vehicles sold here was lower than the same month last year.Just 26 car registrations were recorded in Clare last month compared to 62 in June 2023 - indicating a decrease of 58%.With the total number of car sales in Clare this…

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Clare FM Sideline View Friday July 5th 1:14:35

13m ago1:14:35

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No prizes for guessing where the focus lies this week as the trilogy is to be completed in Croke Park where Clare and Kilkenny do battle once again for a place in the All Ireland hurling final.We will get the views from both sides of the fence, and we will also be talking to a man from a different sphere that could be good omen for Clare…

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Tánaiste Visits Clare For Launch Of Ennis Socio-Economic Profile 3:09

11m ago3:09

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Ennis Chamber Launches Socio-Economic Profile Of County Town. More than half of those working in Ennis don't live in the town while almost two fifths of Ennis residents work elsewhere. These findings - and more - are contained in a new socio-economic report of the county town launched by Ennis Chamber today.…

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Clare Oireachtas Drugs Committee Chair Advocating Scrutiny Of Drugs Legalisation 14:59

18m ago14:59

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The Clare-based Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Drugs Use insists it's vital the long-term consequences of legalising drugs in other countries is examined before recommendations on the matter are made here. The committee, which was established to deal with the recommendations of the Citizens Assembly on Drugs Use, has this week resumed its dis…

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Calls For Clare People To Have Greater Say In Shaping Climate Policy 5:51

19m ago5:51

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It's claimed Clare people have been neglected by government when it comes to shaping climate policy. It follows the new Climate Conversation Report from the Department of Environment which has identified a reluctance of men to eat less meat and young people to reduce flying abroad as barriers to tackling climate change. The report, which surveyed o…

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Limerick And Clare ETB Hopes Inequalities In Education Sector Will Be Tackled In Upcoming Budget 10:13

21m ago10:13

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The Limerick and Clare Education And Training Board is calling on the Government to tackle inequalities in the education sector in the upcoming budget. Representatives have met with members of the Oireachas at the launch of the # Support Your Local ETB campaign, which was organised by Education and Training Boards Ireland, the representative body o…

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Energising Clare: Episode 4 - The Importance Of Our Electricity Grid 11:40

3m ago11:40

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It is time for the fourth episode of our newest feature on Morning Focus, Energising Clare.This new feature will be about educating you, the listener, on renewables.On this weeks episode, Alan Morrissey was joined by Dave Linehan, the Head of Policy with Wind Energy Ireland to discuss the importance of our electricity grid.…

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Village Tour: Episode 20 - Parteen 36:39

23m ago36:39

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It is time for the twentieth episode of our newest feature on Morning Focus, Village Tour, where Alan Morrissey paid a visit to Parteen.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 dive…

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Clare Older People's Council Annual General Meeting 2024 10:37

34m ago10:37

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The Clare Older People’s Council will hold their Annual General Meeting next week. The representative group of older people’s AGM is set to take place on Tuesday, the 9th of July. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Madge O'Callaghan, PRO of the Clare Older People’s Council.To register for attendance please telephone 065 6846240 or email…

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Health Minister Urged To Protect Ennistymon Pharmacies When Primary Care Centre Opens 4:26

7m ago4:26

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The Health Minister is being called on to protect Ennistymon's two pharmacies from closure upon the opening of the town's primary care centre. Minister of State Joe O'Brien confirmed in April that updated submissions would be sought for the long-awaited Ennistymon Primary Care Centre before the end of June - after which point the project would prog…

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Hopes Renewal Of ESB Training Programme Will Keep New Jobs In West Clare 5:45

5m ago5:45

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It's hoped the renewal of an industry approved training course in West Clare will allow locals to secure skilled employment in the offshore wind sector. It comes as ESB has decided to fund its Marine Mammal Observer Training Programme in Kilrush for a second year. The programme will have five vacancies for undergraduate or post-graduate students st…

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Meeting With Uisce Éireann Requested To Prevent Future Water Disruptions 7:53

3m ago7:53

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An urgent meeting between Clare County Council and Uisce Éireann is being sought to ensure the county's tourism-dependent regions can enjoy adequate water supply going forward.Following supply interruptions in West Clare due to a burst main on the Old Doolough supply on Sunday, Uisce Éireann has confirmed supply has been returned to customers in Mi…

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Clare Govt TD Pledges Support For "Squeezed Middle" As Budget 2025 Brought Forward 7:05

13m ago7:05

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Clare's Fianna Fáil TD believes the government will call an Autumn general election, despite insistence from a senior party colleague that the coalition will run its full term. It comes as Minister for Finance Jack Chambers has also confirmed Budget 2025 will be delivered a week early on October 1st. If the 33rd Dáil term runs its full term until n…

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Clare Group Calls For Urgent Overhaul Of Road Safety Authority Amid Mounting Fatalities 17:47

17m ago17:47

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A Clare community group has issued a renewed scathing criticism of the Road Safety Authority in light of mounting fatalities on Irish Roads. So far this year, 97 people have died in road traffic collisions across the country, with four such incidents in Clare. The overall figure is 14% above the number of fatalities recorded nationwide at this junc…

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Clare Hotelier Urges Government To Address "Off The Richter Scale" Cost Of Doing Business 11:07

19m ago11:07

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A Clare hotelier believes the Government needs to pay serious attention to the cost of doing business in Ireland which he claims is "off the Richter scale". Representatives from the Licensed Vintners Association and the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation have met with TDs and senators to discuss what they'd like to see in Budget 2025. Their main …

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