Best Educational Technology Mhc Podcasts (2024)

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Clare Auctioneer Says CSO Report Does Not Reflect Realities Of Housing Market 4:00

22m ago4:00

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A Clare Auctioneer claims the findings of the CSO's latest Property Price Index does not reflect what's happening on the ground in this county.According to the CSO, the average price paid for a new or existing dwelling in Clare was just over €257,000 in April, which is down over €40,000 from the figure recorded in March.The index also shows the num…

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Minister Claims Majority Of Shannon Ukrainian Refugees Being Moved Will Find Accommodation In Clare 1:59

26m ago1:59

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A Government minister claims the majority of Ukrainian refugees being moved from Shannon next week will find accommodation in this county.It's now four days until Ukrainians living in Shannon's Phoenix House are due to be relocated to Lisdoonvarna, after the Government claimed the contract with the provider had been terminated "as part of the Gover…

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Mayor Of Clare Calls On Residents Of Three Clare Towns To Plan For Communities' Futures 15:14

30m ago15:14

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The Mayor of Clare has issued a call for the residents of three Clare towns to play a part in planning for their communities' futures.Clare County Council is in the process of forming Town Teams in Kilrush, Lisdoonvarna and Tulla, as the three areas have been named beneficiaries of a prestigious Government initiative.Sixmilebridge became the first …

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Clare Women In Business - Sinéad Téhéry Cronin - Episode 22 15:26

1h ago15:26

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On ‘Clare Women in Business‘ this week, Pat Flynn meets Sinéad Téhéry Cronin, founder of Conscious Connections based in East Clare.By Clare FM

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Taste Of The Week: Sausage & Veggie Pasta Bake 10:26

1h ago10:26

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On this week’s episode of Taste Of The Week, Alan Morrissey welcomed TV Chef Jack O’Keeffe to the show.This week, Jack prepared sausage and veggie pasta bake.Recipe:Serves 4Ingredients: 8 Great Quality Sausages2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil4 Clery Sticks, Diced1 Onion Diced1 Large Carrot Diced4 Garlic Cloves, Chopped1 tbsp Fennel Seeds1 Pinch of Chi…

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Music Duo Phoenix And Wolfe Set To Perform In Kilrush 8:49

2h ago8:49

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On Thursday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by the duo Amanda Shannon and Cairo Rocha, also known as Phoenix and Wolfe.The duo will perform as part of the series of Cosy Concerts at Banner Books in Kilrush on Saturday 22nd of June.By Clare FM

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Fitness And Wellness With Kieran McMahon: Summer Fitness Goals 9:46

2h ago9:46

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On Thursday’s Morning Focus, Alan welcomed Kieran McMahon onto the show for the Fitness and Wellness slot.Kieran is an online personal trainer and is also the founder of KM Fitness and the Be A Better Man online coaching mentorship.This week, Alan Morrissey spoke with Kieran about the wellness and mental health behind Summer fitness goals.…

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Falls Hotel & Spa Initiative Supports Sustainability 7:25

2h ago7:25

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The Falls Hotel & Spa in Ennistymon are currently refurbishing the hotel, and they’ve come up with an interesting way of tackling it! They are giving away a variety of items from the hotel to a good home that’s willing to take them. Giving away these items such as furniture and carpets, has a number of knock-on benefits, including supporting sustai…

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CEO Of Doras Highlights The Importance Of World Refugee Day 7:25

3h ago7:25

7:25

Today is World Refugee Day. Each year on the 20th of June, the world celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. Given the war in Ukraine and global geopolitics more generally, it is a pertinent time to be discussing the topic of refugees. For more on this, Alan Mo…

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Cycling For Samaritans: Static Cycle 2024 Set To Take Place In Ennis 11:51

3h ago11:51

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This Friday,the 21st of June, the Samaritans Suicide Awareness Team will partake in a static cycle at the square in Ennis.To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Peadar White, the organiser of the static cycle, and Pat White, the Director of Clare Samaritans.You can donate on their website here www.idonate.ie/cause/SamsClare. If you n…

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Clare Tourism Advisory Forum Chair Lends Voice To Calls For Lower Rural Hospitality VAT Rate 4:55

6h ago4:55

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The Chair of the Clare Tourism Advisory Forum believes lowering the hospitality VAT rate in this region would benefit businesses and consumers alike. It follows the tabling of a Dáil motion by the Rural Independent Group to bring the VAT rate in the tourism and hospitality sectors down from 13.5% to 9% - while Cork TD Michael Collins has proposed r…

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Clare IFA Chair Says Govt Must Make Nature Restoration Financially Viable 7:06

6h ago7:06

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Clare's IFA Chair claims the Nature Restoration Law can only viable if the Government puts appropriate compensation supports in place for farmers. Under the legislation passed by the EU Council of Environment Ministers this week, all member states will have to introduce measures to restore nature on 20% of their land and sea areas by 2030. Ireland …

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Clare MEP Elect Describes Dáil EU Migration Pact Vote As "Profoundly Undemocratic" 5:23

1d ago5:23

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A Clare MEP elect has described as "profoundly undemocratic" a Dáil vote on the EU Asylum and Migration Pact today.TDs will this evening be asked to vote on the adoption of seven measures of the pact which Taoiseach Simon Harris says represents a "united effort across Europe" on the issue of migration.If the Government wins the vote as expected, it…

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TD Slams Govt For Failing To Recognise Clare Gaelcholáiste 9:50

1d ago9:50

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The Education Minister is being called upon to recognise the independence of Clare's only post-primary Gaelcholáiste.Despite first opening it's doors in 1993, Gaelcholáiste An Chláir, which shares a building with Ennis Community College, still does not have a roll number of its own.As a result, up to 700 pupils from Irish language primary schools i…

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Clare Swimmers Reminded Water And Alcohol Don't Mix This Water Safety Awareness Week 3:58

1d ago3:58

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Clare's Water Safety Officer is reminding the public that when it comes to swimming, water and alcohol don't mix.National Water Safety Awareness Week is currently underway and the campaign is intended to highlight to need to give water safety the same attention as road safety over the summer months.There's been an average of 10 drownings every mont…

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Sport In Focus: Episode 16 - Clare Local Sports Partnership Wins Best Sports Partnership 19:00

1d ago19:00

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On this weeks’ Sport in Focus, Clare Local Sports Partnership was recently honoured as the Best Sports Partnership in the country at the Sport Ireland awards. To find out more about what they do, Clare FM's Derrick Lynch spoke with CEO John Sweeney.By Clare FM

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Clare-Based Author Evangeline May Farr On Her Debut Book 11:53

1d ago11:53

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Evangeline May Farr, a 24-year-old author based in Clare, has recently published her first book, "Love Conquers All." To delve deeper into her inspiration, writing process, and the journey of bringing her book to life, Evangeline joined Alan Morrissey on Wednesday's Morning Focus.The book can be found here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Love-conquers-all…

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Eamon Ryan To Step Down As Green Party Leader 21:49

1d ago21:49

21:49

Eamon Ryan has confirmed he is stepping down as leader of the Green Party. His decision comes after the Greens lost both their seats in the European Parliament in the recent elections and although they did slightly better than expected in the locals, they still didn’t fare that well, losing half their seats. The Environment Minister announced the n…

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Clare Senator Calls For Long-Term Sustainable Ukrainian Accommodation Plan 3:16

1d ago3:16

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A North Clare senator is calling on the Integration Minister to provide a sustainable long-term plan for Ukrainian accommodation. It comes as 75 Ukrainian refugees living in Shannon's Phoenix House have been told they'll be relocated to Lisdoonvarna next Monday unless they find their own accommodation in the meantime. There are 5,581 Ukrainians ben…

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New Location Secured For Ennis Haven Hub 12:36

1d ago12:36

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A leading Clare mental health support service has secured a new facility after an extensive search. The Haven Hub, which first opened in the Tracklands Business Park in Ennis in 2019 had been without a physical location for the last three weeks, but has now found a new premises at the Ennis Yoga Studio in the Friary Car Park. The peer support and s…

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Clare Green Senator Describes Eamon Ryan Resignation As "Sad Day For Irish Politics" 2:22

2d ago2:22

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Clare's Green Senator says the leader of their party had to step aside for personal reasons.Eamon Ryan will formally announce he's stepping down as leader of the party at a press conference this afternoon, having already informed the parliamentary party and Government leaders of his decision.It comes after the Greens lost both their seats in the Eu…

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Clare Travel Counsellor Expects Aer Lingus And IALPA To Reach Compromise Soon 13:25

2d ago13:25

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A Clare Travel Counsellor expects Aer Lingus and IALPA will reach a compromise at the eleventh hour.It comes as the pilot's union has again voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action.Aer Lingus is currently operating four services to and from Shannon, namely flights to London Heathrow, New York JFK, Boston - Logan and Paris Charles De Gaulle.Y…

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Migrants Rights Group Says Some Clare Ukrainians Living In Shocking Conditions 4:58

2d ago4:58

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A new report of refugee accommodation involving 100 Ukrainians living in Clare has found that 1 in 3 rated their accommodation as poor or very poor.It follows a new online survey from Migrants Rights Group Doras, which analysed the experience of over 1,000 beneficiaries of temporary protection nationwide.10% expressed concerns for gender based viol…

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Clare SVP President Claims New Report Demonstrates Need To Improve Income Supports 8:19

2d ago8:19

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Clare's SVP President claims a new report demonstrates the need for the Government to bring income supports in line with the rising cost of living.The charity's latest Minimal Essential Standard of Living Report has identified issues around the adequacy of the National Minimum Wage, with the national income shortfall of urban single adults in full-…

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Clare Recruitment Agent Says Employees Have The Power In Current Market 6:21

2d ago6:21

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A Clare Recruitment Agent claims the onus is now firmly on employers to attract skilled personnel to the workplace.It follows new research from the Stepstone Group, which shows that 50% of Irish workers would not take a new job unless it comes with a hybrid or fully remote working option.The figure is significantly higher than the global average of…

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History of Clare: Episode 18 – The Silken Thomas Rebellion 10:54

2d ago10:54

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On this week’s History in Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by local historian and author Colm Liddy to discuss The Silken Thomas 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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Meeting Held In Tulla To Discuss The Future Of The Village 8:16

2d ago8:16

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Last Monday evening saw a meeting take place to discuss the future of Tulla. Members of the local community attended the meeting, which was held at Tulla Courthouse, to have their say on the future of the village. To find out what was up for discussion, Alan Morrissey spoke with Ann Reidy O'Connor, a Tulla Native and Owner of Reflections Hair Salon…

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Ger O'Donnell & The Kilfenora Céilí Band To Perform At This Year’s Vandeleur Festival In Kilrush 9:22

2d ago9:22

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The Kilfenora Ceilí Band will be playing the beautiful surrounds of the Vandeleur Walled Garden & Visitor Centre later this month. The show forms part of this year’s Vandeleur Festival Kilrush. The band will have superb support, in the shape of Cratloe’s Ger O’Donnell.By Clare FM

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Educational Advice : Moving Into 3rd Level Education/The Workforce 17:07

2d ago17:07

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On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by John Burns, Retired Deputy Principal and Educational Consultant.This week, John gave advice to students moving into 3rd level education or into the workforce.By Clare FM

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Tour de Burren Set To Take Place This Weekend 13:26

2d ago13:26

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This year’s Tour de Burren will take centre stage this coming weekend. The annual event will start and finish in the village of Barefield this Saturday. A variety of fantastic charitable initiatives will benefit from the cycle. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by John Maloney who is a member of Burren Cycling Club and former Mayor of Enn…

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Thirteen Clare Primary Schools Awarded SFI Curious Minds Award 2024 13:44

2d ago13:44

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Thirteen primary schools in Clare have been recognised for their participation in science, technology, engineering and maths. The thirteen schools have each been awarded the SFI – or Science Foundation Ireland - Curious Minds Award 2024. It's a great achievement for these schools. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by teacher Judy Mescall …

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Clare ICMSA Chair Says Restoration Law Will Put Farms Out Of Business 7:30

2d ago7:30

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The Clare Chair of the Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers Association insists farmers in this county will be put out of business following the approval of the EU Nature Restoration Law. The controversial law will require all member states to take measures to restore nature on 20% of their lands by 2030. According to the EU, 81% of its protected habi…

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Clare Senator Calls For Immobilisers To Ensure Passengers Wear Seatbelts 8:22

2d ago8:22

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A Clare Senator insists immobilisers need to be considered in cars to ensure drivers and all passengers are wearing seatbelts. It follows a new survey from the RSA which found the number of front seat passengers wearing safety belts on Irish roads has fallen by 5% in the last year. The results also showed that one in five backseat passengers admitt…

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Clare Minor Hurling Coach Damien O'Halloran After All Ireland Semi Final Loss 2:46

2d ago2:46

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Clare Minor Hurling Coach Damien O'Halloran After All Ireland Semi Final LossBy Clare FM

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Concerns Clare Patients Waiting In Extreme Pain Due To Dentist Shortage 3:46

3d ago3:46

3:46

Concern has been raised that oral care patients in Clare are waiting for treatment in extreme pain due to a severe dentist shortage. New HSE figures show just 12 dentists in this county are offering services to medical card holders under the Dental Treatment Services Scheme. According to a parliamentary question submitted by Sinn Féin TD Maurice Qu…

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Hopes Full Hotels And BnBs Will Soon Come Back To Tourism Use In Clare 9:11

3d ago9:11

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It's expected the reduction in Clare's hotel beds contracted to the state for Asylum Seeker accommodation will not immediately free up visitor spaces. The latest Fáilte Ireland report, shows that 25% of this county's hotel beds were hosting either Ukrainian refugees or International Protection Applicants at the end of May. Although its a drop of 8%…

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In The Garden - Midsummer Flowering Shrubs 19:32

3d ago19:32

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On Monday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrisssey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane’s Garden Centre in Kilcolgan.This week, Tom gave listeners advice on midsummer flowering shrubs.If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or Whatsapp to 086 1800 964.By Clare FM

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Seanchaí Corner: Episode 12: The Corpse-Eating Eel 7:38

3d ago7:38

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It is time to bring you another wonderful tale, which means it is time for another edition of Seanchaí Corner.Seanchaí Corner sees the renowned author, storyteller, lecturer, and broadcaster Eddie Lenihan regaling us with a memorable story from his extensive collection of old Irish tales and fables.In our latest installment of Seanchaí Corner, Eddi…

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Ukrainians Forced to Leave Shannon for Lisdoonvarna 12:42

3d ago12:42

12:42

75 Ukrainian refugees living in Phoenix House in the Shannon Town Centre will be relocated to Lisdoonvarna later this month. The residents were informed of this decision in a letter issued to them last Monday and unless they find housing in the intervening period, 60 will be placed in the Imperial Hotel while the remaining 15 will go into the Burre…

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Illegal Dumping Persists At Woodcock Hill, Meelick 12:55

3d ago12:55

12:55

To begin the first show of the week, we returned to the issue of illegal dumping. This time, our focus switched to Meelick, where illegal dumping appears to have been an issue for some time. To find out more about the extent of the problem in Meelick, Alan Morrissey was joined by Fianna Fáil Councillor Rachel Hartigan.Photo (c) Facebook, Cllr Rache…

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PressPlay Kids Art Workshop Set To Take Place In Lisdoonvarna 8:23

3d ago8:23

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Run by Conor Bourke, the Gentian Press in Lisdoonvarna is home to a large collection of printing presses from the 19th and early 20th centuries. It will also be the venue for an art workshop aimed at children. PressPlay Kids Art will take place at the Gentian Press next month from the 8th-12th.To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Eanna By…

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Clare-Based Chair Of Culture Ireland Committee Expects Grant To Improve Artists' Working Conditions 4:38

3d ago4:38

4:38

The Clare-based Chair of Culture Ireland's Expert Advisory Committee expects a new grant to provide improved working conditions for many artists. Arts Minister Catherine Martin has announced a €6 million pilot scheme enabling local authorities to increase the provision of artist workspaces nationwide. A capital grant up to a maximum value of €150,0…

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Clare Manager Brian O'Connell After All Ireland MHC Semi Final Loss 3:44

3d ago3:44

3:44

Clare Manager Brian O'Connell After All Ireland MHC Semi Final LossBy Clare FM

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Clare Manager Mark Fitzgerald After Loss To Donegal 4:29

4d ago4:29

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Clare Manager Mark Fitzgerald After Loss To DonegalBy Clare FM

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Atlantic Tales - Climate Change Special - Episode 168 51:25

4d ago51:25

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On this week's episode of Atlantic Tales with Pat Flynn, we’ll hear about sustainability and biodiversity and the issue of climate change. We’ll meet some people working hard in their communities to protect their environment.By Clare FM

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Clare Councillor Elect Calls For Technology To Prevent Unnecessary Spoiled Votes 4:25

4d ago4:25

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A Clare Councillor Elect is calling for smart technology to be employed to reduce the number of unnecessary spoiled votes. It comes just over a week after voters cast their ballots in this county's local elections in which 571 invalid votes were recorded across Ennis, Ennistymon, Kilrush, Killaloe and Shannon. It's understood that in some cases, vo…

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Clare TD Claims Children In Homelessness Missing Vital Milestones 9:34

4d ago9:34

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A Clare opposition TD claims children in this county are missing important milestones due to growing up in unsuitable homeless accommodation.The latest homeless figures indicate 79 people are currently availing of emergency accommodation provided by Clare County Council - 38 of which are classed as dependents.Children's charity Barnardos has recent…

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Sunday Prayer - Sunday 16th June 2024 15:03

5d ago15:03

15:03

Fr Brendan Quinlivan leads or Sunday Prayer for today the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time.By Clare FM

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Beyond Belief - Sunday 16th June 2024 59:44

5d ago59:44

59:44

Stephen Fletcher presents this week's Beyond Belief which begins with a coffee and chat with Fr Gerry Kenny as they discus election blues and sporting highlights.There is also an interview with Mulugeta Dejenu the Regional Programmes Coordinator for Tearfund Ireland in Ethiopia who explains how the charity is building thriving communities through w…

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Ryanair CEO Says Plans To Increase Shannon Traffic By 50% Dependent On Lifting Dublin Passenger Cap 3:12

6d ago3:12

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The CEO of Ryanair says that in order to expand it's route offering at Shannon, the Dublin Airport passenger cap must be lifted immediately.The cap, which has been in place since 2007, currently restricts Dublin Airport to handling 32million passengers per year.Last summer Ryanair based a third aircraft at Shannon, allowing the airline to increase …

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