Clare Residents are being urged to apply for a newly expanded free public transport scheme.It comes as the Government has announced it will be extending the Free Travel Scheme to those living with either epilepsy, a long-term health condition or disability and have been declared medically unfit to drive for at least a year.Those eligible must hold …

A Clare Auctioneer is urging the government to expedite its review of the planning system.It comes as new figures show 529 homes to received planning permission in this county over the past three years, came with a condition that prevented multiple sales to a single buyer.Currently, 385 homes proposed for Clare are held up by judicial reviews and p…

Clare FM Sideline View Friday June 28thComing up on the show we will be looking ahead to Clare's All Ireland intermediate ladies football quarter-final showdown with Tyrone in Cusack ParkWe will also hear about the Clare girls hoping to secure international silverware for Ireland on the volleyball circuit, and we talk hurling in west and north Clar…

A West Clare Councillor is imploring the Government to prioritise water infrastructure upgrades in rural Ireland with the same urgency as the capital. It comes as Cabinet has this week approved a €4.5bn project to extract 2% of the River Shannon's average flow each year, to address water supply deficits in the Greater Dublin area. Uisce Eireann say…

An Ennis political economist has claimed that consumers will see an increase in buying power this year and into 2025.The Economic and Social Research Institute is predicting earnings should rise by more than 4% this year and almost 5% next year while inflation is forecasted to fall to 2.3% this year and 1.9% in 2025. As a result The ESRI is forecas…

An East Clare Village will host the latest popup Gaeltacht in this county next Wednesday evening.Nuala's Bar & Restaurant in Tuamgraney is the location for the event facilitated by Conradh na Gaelige. Scarriff, Feakle and Mountshannon have all previously played host to the event which caters to people with all levels of Irish.Organiser of the event…

Clare's newly-appointed Seasonal Dog Warden says she'll strive to make the county's beaches safe spaces for all this summer.The local authority has bolstered its beach patrols for the summer bathing season in order to combat issues such as dog fouling and dog attacks.Clare FM's Seán Lyons reports.=====With the summer bathing season now well underwa…

The Paul McNamara Memorial Walk returns for a second year this July after a hugely successful inaugural walk in 2023. The 8km Memorial Walk, which takes place on Sunday, will start from New Quay. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Mina McNamara, Organiser and Widow of Paul McNamara and Joe Queally, Historian and Author from Fanor…

It is time for the third 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 Dr. Paul Deane, Senior Lecturer in Clean Energy Futures in UCC to discuss the impact of renewables on electricity price.…

It's predicted Irish workers will be seeing their incomes rise in real terms this year and in 2025. The Economic and Social Research Institute's (ESRI)’s Summer Quarterly Economic Commentary is putting this down to falling inflation and ongoing increases in wages. The ESRI is forecasting that on average earnings should rise by more than 4% this yea…

Clare’s Blue Flag beaches have received a big boost, with the news that additional dog control patrols will be in place at Clare’s beaches. Clare County Council has assigned an additional dedicated Beach Dog Warden, who will dog control during the bathing season. For more details on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Frankie Coote, County Dog Warde…

The Rekindle Festival of Lost Skills will make its return later this summer. The festival, which is due to take place in mid-August, has been described as ‘an intergenerational festival of lost skills celebrating and showcasing the knowledge of older people in our communities that can help us all to live a truly sustainable life’. To talk about the…

On Thursday’s show we spoke about the situation affecting the Ukrainian refugees who were living in Phoenix House in the Shannon Town Centre, but who now have been relocated to Lisdoonvarna. A similar issue has cropped up in the Loop Head Peninsula, where Ukrainian refugees living in the local community have been issued with a relocation notice. Th…

A Clare Oireachtas Health Committee member has criticised the Health Minister for his failure to provide a timeline on an upcoming review of the region's main hospital.Minister Stephen Donnelly announced in May that a HIQA-led review of University Hospital Limerick would be conducted which would consider the case for a second emergency department i…

The incoming Mayor of Ennis insists building consensus around the Ennis 2040 proposals will be of pivotal importance during her tenure.Fianna Fáil Councillor Clare Colleran-Molloy has been chosen to wear the mayoral chain of the county town for the coming year, while her party colleague, newly-elected Councillor Antoinette Baker Bashua, will serve …

Almost 7,000 patients have left the Emergency Department at University Hospital Limerick without receiving treamtent in the last year. New figures released by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly through a parliamentary question show a total 6,722 people left Dooradoyle without completing their full episode of care since last March.According to the HSE…

A Clare Green Party Senator claims the introduction of a night bus between Ennis and Ennistymon would be a huge benefit to people who are "restricted to what they can do at night"The latest bus to Ennistymon currently leaves Ennis at 6:30pm, but additional services will now be added from 8pm to 11pm.The service, operated by Locallink, aims to provi…

On Thursday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Petrina O’Halloran for Parenthood in Focus.Petrina is the founder of Mama’s Boobie Box, mum blogger and writer for online magazine Boobingit.com.This week, Petrina talked about Summer Holiday Safety.Clare FM tarafından oluşturuldu

On ‘Clare Women in Business‘ this week, Pat Flynn meets Lissycasey based career and life coach Emma Lynch.Clare FM tarafından oluşturuldu

On this week's Where in Clare, Colum went aboard the Spirit of Killaloe to find out all about Killaloe River Cruises from James Whelan!Clare FM tarafından oluşturuldu

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

A very special evening is in store later in Spanish Point. The Armada Hotel will host An Evening of Art and Song, which will feature the renowned Ennis-born artist, Mick O’Dea and the Clare-based singer/songwriter Tim Dennehy in conversation with Peadar King. To chat more about the event, Alan Morrissey was joined by Ennis Artist Mick O' Dea and Ki…

Our latest guest for In Profile is none other than Des Lynam! For more than four decades, Des was a legendary sports presenter on both television and radio in Britain. He hosted television coverage of many of the world's major sporting events, presenting Match of the Day, Grandstand, the World Cup, the Olympic Games Wimbledon, the Grand National an…

Orla Foley's world was turned upside down in 2016, when her brother, Munster and Ireland rugby great Anthony Foley, died suddenly in Paris. Orla used her grief as fuel to honour her brother, by embarking on the charity initiative, “Orla’s Wild Ways”. Tomorrow (Friday) morning will see Orla host a coffee morning in Killaloe, where people can learn m…

The new Cathaoirelach of the Killaloe Municipal District claims the future of many East Clare businesses is dependent on tourist traffic.Outgoing Mayor of Clare Joe Cooney will be chairing meetings of East Clare's local representatives for the coming year while Maghera Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Hayes will take up the mantle as Leas Cathaoirleach.B…

A Clare TD claims she feels like she's living in the twilight zone due to the lack of progress on the Ennis dialysis unit.Over 15 months on from Junior Health Minister Anne Rabbitte saying a tender would be submitted to the HSE "in the near future", a timeline is yet to be provided for the Contracted Satellite Hemodialysis Unit service in the count…

On Morning Focus and Clare FM News we have been keeping you updated every step of the way on the situation affecting the Ukrainian refugees who were living in Phoenix House in the Shannon Town Centre, but who now have been relocated to Lisdoonvarna. Efforts are being made to relocate the Ukrainians back to Shannon and, to that end, Joanne has sent …

A Clare principal is calling for stronger legislation around the use of vapes which he claims are "completely unregulated" at the moment.It comes as legislation to raise the age at which tobacco products can be legally purchased has been approved.The week leading up to the Dáil summer recess is typically characterised by TDs and senators franticall…

A Clare women's protection service insists nothing short of systemic change will bring about justice for victims of gender-based violence going forward.Protests are continuing around the country today in solidarity with Natasha O'Brien whose attacker Cathal Crotty from Ardnacrusha received a fully suspended sentence last week.The Taoiseach has stro…

On this weeks Sport In Focus, Three Clare girls are set to take part in the Irish U20 volleyball squad who feature in the European championships in the coming weeks. Two of the Banner representatives joined Clare FM's Derrick Lynch to talk about their journey in the sport.Clare FM tarafından oluşturuldu

On Wednesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tommy Corbett from Carey Corbett Financial Solutions, to review the mid-year financial landscape and discuss market updates.Clare FM tarafından oluşturuldu

The US city of Phoenix, Arizona is one of the cities twinned with Ennis. The process involves these Youth Ambassadors home hosting a young person from Phoenix, with the Ennis ambassadors then travelling across the Atlantic Ocean to spend some time in Phoenix. On Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Mary Howard, Fine Gael Councill…

Legendary former GAA commentator Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh has died. He passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 93. His voice became synonymous with Gaelic Games over his 60-year career. To remember the late, great Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh, Alan Morrissey was joined by Syl O’Connor, Clare FM GAA Commentator and Marty Morrissey, RTÉ GAA Commenta…

The incoming Cathaoirleach of the Shannon Municipal District claims he'll work harder than ever to advance the Shannon Town and Environs Flood Relief Scheme.Cratloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat O'Gorman will serve as Chairperson of the south-east Clare municipal district over the coming year - succeeding Sinn Féin Councillor Donna McGettigan who'll s…

A culture of glamourisation and social acceptance has been blamed for the almost three-fold increase in cocaine use in Clare.New Health Research Board data has revealed 81 people in this county were treated for cocaine use as a main problem last year which is almost treble the 30 cases recorded here in 2017.The number of people seeking help for coc…

A Clare Hotelier is warning the IALPA Pilot's strike will have a detrimental impact on this county's tourism industry.It comes as Aer Lingus has already cancelled 220 flights due to the industrial action planned by the pilot's union.Of the flights that have been cancelled so far, two of them are services from London-Heathrow that were due to arrive…

A Clare healthcare campaigner claims adopting the stance of the Catholic Church on assisted dying would see the State "watch people suffer".It follows the publication of a pastoral letter which has criticised the recommendations of the Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying - suggesting the proposed legislation would "undermine the confidence of th…

It's hoped some of Shannon's main employers will reap the benefits of a new multi-million euro initiative.It comes as the Department of Enterprise has announced a new 300 million euro fund that will be administered by the IDA to help client companies to decarbonise the sector.Over 8,600 in Clare currently work in manufacturing industry and the gove…

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, we turned our attention towards menopause. Menopause is the most difficult time in a woman’s life, yet many women feel it goes unspoken. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Sallyanne Brady, the founder of the group Irish Menopause. Alan was also joined by Ann Reidy O'Connor. Ann who hails from Tulla sha…

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 his travel experiences to Porto and surrounding areas!Clare FM tarafından oluşturuldu

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke to Avril Collentine, of Cahir & Co. Solicitors, Ennis in our weekly legal slot.This week, Avril discussed common queries from farmers and their spouses.If you have a legal question for Cahir & Co. Solicitors, email us on focus@clare.fmClare FM tarafından oluşturuldu

One of golf’s prestigious amateur golf tournaments will take place in Clare early next month. Lahinch Golf Club will host the Arnold Palmer Cup between the 5th and 7th of July. The Arnold Palmer Cup pits the top university/college golfers from the United States against the best collegiate golfers from around the world. To get an update on the prepa…

MS Ireland has launched the results of its “My MS My Needs” survey. This comprehensive survey highlights the needs and experiences of people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in Ireland. To discuss the findings of the survey, Alan Morrissey was joined by Lahinch native, Alison Cotter who is the Advocacy and Research Officer for MS Ireland.Picture…

The recommendations published earlier this year by a special Oireachtas committee urged the Government to legislate for assisted dying in restricted circumstances. However, in a pastoral letter the bishops criticised the recommendations, warning the proposals will “undermine the confidence of terminally ill people” and leave those with intellectual…

Iarnród Éireann says it doesn't anticipate increased ticket prices in Clare to result in a drop-off in passenger numbers.The national railway network operator has announced fare adjustments on a number of its intercity routes following a fares determination process commenced by the National Transport Authority in January.A day return ticket from En…

Clare's Green Senator says she hopes to act as bridge between rural and urban Ireland if chosen as her party's deputy leader.Inagh's Roisín Garvey has announced her candidacy for the role vacated by Minister Catherine Martin last week following the resignation of party leader Eamon Ryan.Dublin Central TD Neasa Hourigan and Dún Laoghaire TD Ossian S…

Morning Focus was broadcasting live from The Burren Smokehouse in Lisdoonvarna, a great local business that is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Firstly, Alan Morrissey was joined by Birgitta and Peter Curtin, Founders and Owners of the Burren Smokehouse who discussed the history of the Smokehouse, their products and food tourism.Alan was then join…

The wife of a man killed in a road traffic collision in North Clare last summer says she "can't believe" nothing has been done to improve road safety in the region in the past year.A free concert will be held in Ballyvaughan next month to raise awareness of the serious concern locals have around pedestrian and motorist safety in the popular tourism…

Ennis is expected to benefit from a significant tourism boost this Summer following it's success in the latest Irish Business Against Litter rankings.The county town climbed seven places to go fifth in the national rankings, with nine of the ten assessment sites receiving an 'A' litter grade, including the Kilrush Road, Gort Road, Limerick Road and…

Uisce Eireann is being urged to prioritise the enhancement of water and wastewater infrastructure in Miltown Malbay following renewed supply disruptions this weekend.It's after a burst main led to outages in the Coore, Mullagh, Miltown Malbay and Spanish Point areas yesterday afternoon; leaving bars, restaurants and public toilets without water dur…