Best The Irish Nation Lives Podcasts (2024)

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Shannon Chamber President Accuses Politicians Of "Putting Up Obstacles" To Renewable Energy 11:50

12m ago11:50

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The President of Shannon Chamber has accused politicial representatives of "putting up obstacles" to renewable energy progress.With confirmation being given in the Dáil that sites for offshore wind development off Clare's coast will be zoned next year, key stakeholders are expressing frustration with the pace at which progress is being made.Launche…

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Ennis Youth Centre To Host Landmark Celebration This Evening 3:17

21m ago3:17

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Ennis Youth Centre will celebrate a landmark anniversary this evening.The event is celebrating the 50 year anniversary of Clare Youth Service taking over the old boys school on Carmody Street in Ennis.An open house tour of the centre will take place between 4pm and 7pm with refreshments available afterwards.With 50 young people in full time educati…

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In The Garden - Tips To Grow Your Own Pumpkins 14:20

3m ago14:20

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On Monday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane’s Garden Centre in Kilcolgan.This week, Tom gave listeners some advice on growing your own pumpkins.By Clare FM

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National Advocacy Conference With A Global Dimension In Spanish Point 14:48

15m ago14:48

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Brothers of Charity Services Ireland (BOCSI), the state’s largest provider of learning disability supports are staging the 25th National Advocacy Conference in Clare later this week (October 16/17th). “Let’s Get Real”, which will take place at the Armada Hotel, will showcase advocates from around the country in a feast of drama, dance, puppetry and…

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Irish National Opera Presents Trade/Mary Motorhead In Glór 12:59

2h ago12:59

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Mark O'Halloran, an award-winning actor, screenwriter and playwright, is working with his niece, composer Emma O’Halloran on a new project. The pair have reworked two of Mark’s one-act plays, Mary Motorhead and Trade, as operas. The shows, which enjoyed a successful run in the US last year, are coming to Glór on Wednesday, the 23rd of October at 7:…

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Legal Advice: What Investors Should Know When Buying Or Selling 10:00

1h ago10:00

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On Monday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke to William Cahir of Cahir & Co. Solicitors, Ennis, in our weekly legal slot.This week, William gave advice to investors on what they should know when buying or selling.By Clare FM

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75th Anniversary Milestone For Mary Immaculate Secondary School In Lisdoonvarna 11:17

1h ago11:17

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Mary Immaculate Secondary School in Lisdoonvarna is celebrating its 75th anniversary early next month. This is a milestone event that you won’t want to miss,The evening will be filled with reminiscing, including a special raffle of local Art works, with music, and dancing. It’s a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends and teachers.To f…

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Meath footballer after his honeymoon health scare 23:24

7h ago23:24

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Cillian O’Sullivan, Clinical Psychologist who also plays football for Meath GAA, joined Oliver and told him about the diagnosis he received while unwell on his honeymoon bringing it to an abrupt end. CIllian shared the symptoms he had, the medical care he's been under since and how he is now.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Suggestions Extending Local Injury Unit Opening Hours Is Next Logical Step For Clare Healthcare 7:13

17m ago7:13

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The Friends of Ennis Hospital campaign group says extending the opening hours of the Ennis Local Injury Unit is the next logical step in improving healthcare in Clare. From today, the Medical Assessment Unit at Ennis Hospital will operate sixteen hours daily from 8am to 12 midnight which is up from 8pm previously. Despite frequent calls for a simil…

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Retailers Of Ennis Dismiss Councillor's Proposal For Assistance With Upkeep Costs 12:46

20m ago12:46

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An Ennis business owner has dismissed a councillor's proposal for a scheme to assist traders with their upkeep costs as an "insult". A meeting of Ennis Municipal District has heard Fine Gael Councillor Mary Howard call for a paint scheme whereby funds would be set aside for businesses affected by the ongoing construction works in the town for the p…

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Clare County Council Urged To Reflect Needs Of Large Disabled Population In New Corporate Plan 7:32

22m ago7:32

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Clare County Council has been urged to enhance its engagement with the disabled community before signing off on it's new corporate plan in December. The Disability Federation of Ireland has penned an open letter to the local authority calling for a guarantee that all policies developed over the 2025 to 2029 council term will be "disability proofed"…

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Atlantic Tales - Ger O Donnell - Episode 180 50:32

15h ago50:32

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On this week's Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn chats with multi-instrumentalist, singer, music educator and arranger Ger O’Donnell.Ger’s musical journey has led him through fife and drum bands to classical flute to rock bands to his current focus on strings and voice in folk arrangements.By Clare FM

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Political Commentator Gerard Howlin on the latest political developments ahead of looming election 7:00

1h ago7:00

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Gerard Howlin, Political Commentator, Public Affairs Consultant and Irish Times Columnist.By RTÉ Radio 1

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What is Israel’s military objective in Lebanon, and how long might its invasion last? 7:47

1h ago7:47

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Former Israeli Prime Minister, Ehud Olmert.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Family of Private Seán Rooney express frustration over lack of engagement from the UN over examination into his death 5:20

1h ago5:20

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Darragh Mackin from Phoenix Law & The Solicitor for Private Sean Rooney's family.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Is there a Russian asset in Leinster House? 6:45

1h ago6:45

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Neil Robinson, Professor of Comparative Politics at the University of Limerick.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Arrest of a senior figure in the Kinahan organised crime group in Dubai hailed as significant development 7:06

1h ago7:06

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Richard Chambers, Interpol’s Director of Organised and Emerging Crime.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Sinn Féin loses second TD in two days as Brian Stanley announces resignation 2:22

1h ago2:22

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Our Political Reporter, Fiachra Ó Cionnaith.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Over 300 Irish troops currently serving as United Nations peacekeepers in South Lebanon 10:02

1h ago10:02

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Leftenant Colonel Tom Fox.By RTÉ Radio 1

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At least 29 killed overnight in Israeli air strikes in central and northern Gaza Strip 2:56

1h ago2:56

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Sally Hayden, Beirut-based Journalist with the Irish Times.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Funding To Be Sought To Improve Safety Of Clarecastle Road 4:30

1h ago4:30

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Funding is to be sought to improve the safety of a road in Clarecastle village where lives are said to be at stake.Clare County Council has this week committed to carrying out "a complete assessment" of Patrick Street in Clarecastle with a view to applying for Department of Transport funding in order to implement traffic calming measures on the rou…

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Minister Suggests Asking "For Loan" Of Specialised Chair In Shannon Child With Cerebral Palsy Case 11:56

1h ago11:56

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The Minister of State at the Department of Health has suggested asking "for the loan" of a specialised chair in the case of a Clare child with Cerebral Palsy.The two-year--old referred to as Alex is just below the age limit for the Access and Inclusion Model and therefore cannot be provided with a state funded SNA or any specialised equipment at he…

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Beyond Belief - Sunday 13th October 2024 54:28

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Fr Brendan Quinlivan presents this week's Beyond Belief and hears from Bishop Breandan Leahy of Limerick and Bishop Alan McGucian of Down and Conor who are representing the Irish Church at the Synod, currently underway in Rome. Fr. Laurence Gallagher joins us to share details of an upcoming mission in Miltown Malbay. Bishop Fintan reflects on his a…

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Should our defence forces be withdrawn from Lebanon? 22:46

2h ago22:46

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Colin Sheridan, former Commandant in the Irish Defence Forces; Seán Fleming, Minister of State at the Department of Finance; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-LeitrimBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Will we have a General Election this side of Christmas? 6:40

2h ago6:40

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Seán Fleming, Minister of State at the Department of Finance; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-LeitrimBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Concerns over delays to the National Children’s Hospital 19:07

2h ago19:07

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Professor Gabrielle Colleran, President of the Irish Hospital Consultants’ Association; Seán Fleming, Minister of State at the Department of Finance; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-LeitrimBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Sunday Prayer - Sunday 13th October 2024 15:03

16m ago15:03

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Stephen Fletcher leads our Sunday prayer for Sunday 13th October 2024 the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time and the 20th Sunday after TrinityBy Clare FM

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Council Urged To Address Ennis Traffic Congestion Before Town Bus Rollout 2:41

25m ago2:41

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There are calls for traffic congestion in Ennis to be addressed before the implementation of the Town Bus Service.The long-awaited public transport service in the county town is due to be put in place before the end of next year and Clare County Council claims it "will result in less vehicles on our town centre roads".Despite this, Ennis Fianna Fái…

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€50,000 Boost For Walking Tracks In East And West Clare 3:17

29m ago3:17

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Two Clare communities are set to redevelop major local amenities on the back of a new funding boost.Tulla United Soccer Club and Kilrush Rugby Club have each been granted €25,000 under the Healthy Ireland initiative.The allocations will go towards the development and upgrade of pitch side walking tracks at both facilities.Clarecastle based Fine Gae…

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Clare FM Sideline View Friday October 11th 53:03

8m ago53:03

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Coming up on the show, we will look ahead to this weekends TUS senior and intermediate football semi finals, we will preview the intermediate camogie decider, hear about this years Minor A hurling final along with a big Sunday afternoon for Clare teams in the FAI Junior Cup.By Clare FM

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Chief Nursing Officer Addresses UHL Staffing Concerns 3:49

21m ago3:49

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The Department of Health's Chief Nursing Officer has addressed concerns over safe staffing levels at UHL. It comes amid reports from the INMO that 2,000 nursing and midwifery posts remain unfilled nationwide, and claims 200 vacancies exist at UHL.By Clare FM

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Coalition Colleagues Clash Over Handling Of Health Portfolio 4:28

25m ago4:28

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Responding to Ennistymon Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway, Minister Stephen Donnelly confirmed the timeline for HIQA's MidWest ED report could not be expedited ahead of next Summer due to the workload involved.But not before tensions flared between the coalition colleagues over both party's respective handling of the health portfolio.…

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EPA Warns Clare Sewerage Issues Posing Significant Risks To Human Health 6:09

43m ago6:09

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The EPA is demanding Uisce Éireann expedites upgrades to sewerage infrastructure in Clare amid significant human health and biodiversity concerns.A new report published by the organisation today found that raw sewerage continues to be discharged from Ballyvaughan and Kilkee every single day, while Lahinch's Wastewater Treatment Plant failed to meet…

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Minister Open To State Apology For Johnston Family But Pours Cold Water On Statutory Inquiry 6:37

1h ago6:37

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Cold water has been poured on the prospect of a statutory inquiry into the death of Shannon Teenager Aoife Johnston at University Hospital Limerick.It follows a special meeting of the Oireachtas Health Committee this week, which confirmed the timeline for HIQA's impending review of Emergency Department capacity in the MidWest cannot be expedited.Th…

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Claims Streams Of Clare Adults And Children Waiting In Pain Due To Failed Dental Scheme 16:47

1h ago16:47

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It's claimed streams of adults and children in Clare have been left waiting in pain due to serious failings with the Dental Treatment Services Scheme.In 2021, Clare County Council passed a motion with the aim of "preventing the collapse" of the service when 17 dentists were operating under the programme.Since then participation has plummeted, howev…

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Demonstration Planned At Shannon Airport To Push For Neutrality And Demilitarisation 8:36

3h ago8:36

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A demonstration will take place at the entrance to Shannon Airport this Saturday at 1pm in support of Irish neutrality and in opposition to the use of the airport by the US military for the transport of weapons and soldiers. The Irish Anti-War Movement is condemning what it describes as “the continued use of Shannon Airport as a de-facto US militar…

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Frances Black To Speak On Occupied Territories Bill In Ennis 18:38

1h ago18:38

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The West County Hotel in Ennis is the venue for a public meeting to mark the first anniversary of Israel’s ongoing onslaught on Gaza. Senator Frances Black is set to speak at the meeting on “Time for Action – Pass the Occupied Territories Bill.” The meeting is being organised by the Clare branch of Sadaka – the Ireland Palestine Alliance. To find o…

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Clare Auto Business Closure After 15 Years 16:24

33m ago16:24

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After 15 years of serving the people of Ennis and the wider population of County Clare, EMC Autos will hang up their tools for the last time later this month. Its owners, husband and wife Eoghain and Michelle McMahon have taken the difficult decision for a number of reasons, chief among them being difficulties achieving work-life balance, increased…

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Aidan Turner bases Rivals character on his Dad 20:05

5h ago20:05

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..and he doesn't know, until now! Aidan told us what it was like to go back to the 80s for his latest part in Rivals, reminisces on his part in 'The Clinic' and we learnt that he was a successful ballroom dancer! Rivals will be on Disney plus on the 18th of October.By RTÉ Radio 1

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The Weekend Podcast 1:21:41

5h ago1:21:41

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Catch up with Oliver on the weekend. Irish actor Aidan Turner shares that his Dad is his inspiration for his latest role, Broadcaster and writer Adrian Chiles tells us about his infamous columns, Stanley Tucci talks about his new book and his love of Irish food and we celebrate Black History Month with two TikTok musicians, EFÉ and F3miii.…

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Soccer Pundit Keith Treacy is making a splash 16:17

5h ago16:17

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Former international and Premier League player Keith Treacy was our visiting critic this week. We asked him to channel his inner 'Viking' and sent him on the Viking Splash tour.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Éigse Thomáis Uí Aodha Returns To Miltown Malbay 12:43

1h ago12:43

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Éigse Thomáis Uí Aodha returns to Miltown Malbay this weekend. This year will be the sixth year that the annual Irish-language festival will have taken place The festival takes place in memory of Tomás Ó hAodha (1866-1935), a major literary and cultural figure at the time of the Gaelic renaissance and a native of Miltown. To tell us more about it, …

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Clare Offshore Wind Zoning Map To Be Developed Next Year 5:20

16m ago5:20

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A map to zone areas off Clare's coast for offshore wind projects will be developed next year. It comes just one week after ESB received planning permission to convert Moneypoint from a coal-fired to heavy fuel oil facility, ahead of its eventual transition to a renewable energy hub by the end of the decade. The Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce re…

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Health Minister Denies Promotion For Former UHL Group Boss 6:37

19m ago6:37

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The Health Minister is adamant that the former UL Hospitals Group CEO Collette Cowan's new position within the HSE is not a promotion.Professor Cowan has been on administrative leave since the HSE commenced a disciplinary investigation involving six people, in relation to the death of Shannon teenager Aoife Johnston at University Hospital Limerick …

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Clare's Junior Cert Class Of 2024 Reacts With Delight To First Ever State Exam Results 8:44

4d ago8:44

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Clare's Junior Cert class of 2024 has been reacting with delight this afternoon.Having put pen to paper in June, over 1,600 students in this county received their long awaited first ever state exam results today.By Clare FM

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Bishop Fintan Monaghan Appointed Irish Delegate For Jubilee Year 8:08

7m ago8:08

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The Bishop of Killaloe will represent Ireland in a prestigious role for the upcoming Holy Year. Every 25 years, the Catholic Church holds a jubilee year to mark the birth of Jesus Christ, with the hopes parishoners can "re-establish their relationship with God."The theme for the Jubilee Year of 2025 is 'Pilgrims of Hope' and will involve a special …

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Clare County Council To Host Public Menopause Information Event 9:27

10m ago9:27

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A Clare Doctor insists its of paramount importance that people across all sectors of society understand the difficulties facing women during menopause.Clare County Council will be hosting an event at Glór Theatre in Ennis from next Thursday which will cover the impacts on mental health, diet, nutrition, physical activity and sexual health for women…

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Former Mayor Of Clare Insists Landmark Planning Bill Won't Solve Housing Crisis 9:18

4m ago9:18

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A Clare planning consultant and former county Mayor believes a landmark bill passed in the Dáil will do little to tackle the housing crisis and will remove all power from local authorities.Under the new Planning and Development Bill 2023, County Development Plans will last for ten years rather than the current six and there will be a definitive tim…

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Councillor Says West Clare Residents No Longer Feel Protected By Gardaí 9:36

6m ago9:36

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It's been suggested people in West Clare no longer feel protected by their local Gardaí.It follows an incident at a home in Coore last week in which a resident sustained minor injuries after two men arrived at their door after 9pm and stole a sum of cash before fleeing.The annual conference of the Association of Garda Superintendents recently heard…

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AIB Press Photographer Of The Year Exhibition In Scariff 11:53

1h ago11:53

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Scariff is currently holding the AIB Press Photographer of the Year Exhibition. Clare Arts Office, in conjunction with Scarriff Library Gallery, is hosting the Exhibition, along with the Press Photographers Association of Ireland (PPAI). There is Clare interest in the Exhibition, aside from the choice of venue. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was …

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