Best Clare FM Podcasts (2025)

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NFL And Philadelphia Eagles Legend Jason Kelce Pays A Visit To Eddie Lenihan 9:55

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What do Eddie Lenihan and Taylor Swift have in common? They do both know Jason Kelce, the former American Football player with the Philadelphia Eagles. The world’s biggest pop star is engaged to Jason’s brother Travis Kelce, who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs. Jason Kelce was in Ireland recently, and paid a visit to Clare to hear Eddie, the folkl…

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Clare's Housing Market "In Trouble" If Second-Hand Activity Continues To Falter 4:23

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It's claimed Clare's housing market will be in "real trouble" unless more second-hand stock becomes available.Daft.ie's latest House Price Report shows the number of housing transactions and exisiting homes for sale in Munster both fell last year.In Clare, meanwhile, the average price of a two-bed terraced home soared by 31.5% which is the highest …

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Awareness Campaign To Be Launched For Sexual Violence Survivors 11:49

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An information and awareness campaign directed at victims and survivors of sexual violence has been launched (Monday, 29th September). According to Sexual Violence Study figures from the CSO, almost half of those who have suffered sexual violence didn't tell anyone else what had happened to them. The Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan and Cuan are en…

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Ar An Lá Seo - 30-09-2025 1:38

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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 30ú lá de mí Mheán Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1988 tháinig an bord VHI amach gur chaill siad timpeall 17 milliúin punt ina chuntas nua.I 2005 d'éiligh mac de Dolores McNamara ó Luimneach, a bhuaigh a lán airgead sa Lotto mar go raibh plota ann chun é a fuadaigh.I 1977 bhí Gráinne Croni…

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Clare History In Focus: 1798 And ‘99 In Clare 17:14

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On this week's Clare History In Focus, local historian and author Colm Liddy joined Alan Morrissey on Tuesday's Morning Focus to talk about County Clare in 1798 and 1799.If you have any stories you would like to share with Colm about your townland you can contact him at [email protected] or Clare FM at [email protected] (c) Colm Liddy…

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Stephanie Woollard On Her Tour Company The Celtic Way 8:54

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Stephanie Woollard who is from Australia, is the founder of The Celtic Way, a tour company that brings travelers from across the world to explore Ireland — not just through its sights, but through its soul. With strong family ties to Mayo and a growing love for East Clare, Stephanie is on a mission to reconnect people with their heritage in the mos…

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The Mid-West to Kenya: Clean Ireland Recycling Helps Build New Disability Centre 8:05

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Clean Ireland Recycling is backing Irish charity Project ESPWA in building a new disability centre in Kenya. The Shannon-headquartered company is providing building materials for the project that are scarce locally. The new disability centre, which is located in Bamba in Kenya, is due to open early next year. To learn more, Alan Morrissey chatted t…

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Educational Advice: What Makes A Good Or Great Teacher? 19:19

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We all remember the teacher that very positively impacted our lives and also perhaps the one who was somewhat unkind. So what makes a good or great teacher? On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined in studio by retired Deputy Principal of Rice College and Educational Consultant, John Burns to discuss this further.…

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Harrison Gardner Is Back With A New Season Of 'Build Your Own Home' 9:42

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Harrison is an author, eco-builder, broadcaster and the co-founder of Common Knowledge, the non-profit social enterprise based near Ennistymon. The Australian native is a busy bee at the moment. He is back on our TV screens from Wednesday the 1st of October, with a new season of Build Your Own Home. Harrison also has an upcoming event at the Old Gr…

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Munster Volunteers Honoured At Special Olympics Ireland Volunteer Awards 2025 11:39

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Volunteers from Clare were among those who were honoured at the Special Olympics Ireland Volunteer Awards 2025.Sixmilebridge couple Donagh and Carmel Cronin received this year’s Munster Volunteers Award. The pair are long-standing members of Shannon Flyers Special Olympics Club and were recipients of the award for their many years of service.To fin…

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Senators Are Warned To Amend Defamation Bill To Protect Small Businesses 13:31

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Members of the Seanad are being warned that they must amend the Defamation Bill coming before them this week, as the legislation in its present form won’t do enough to protect small businesses from “vexatious” defamation claims. That is the view of the Alliance for Insurance Reform, which says a large volume of these claims affect local retailers, …

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Decision On New MidWest Emergency Department Due Today 3:31

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A landmark report to determine if another Emergency Department is needed in the MidWest is due today. HIQA is expected to publish its review of urgent and emergency capacity across Clare, Limerick and North Tipperary at 3pm. The review was announced last May amid persistent gross overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick and after inquests into …

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Councillor Claims Shannon Shamrock Redevelopment Would Make Brendan O'Regan Turn In His Grave 5:39

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It's claimed "Brendan O'Regan would turn in his grave" if he became aware of an upcoming development on the site of a former Clare hotel. Clare County Council has granted planning permission to Crescent House Limited for a mixed-use development which will require the demolition of the Shannon Shamrock Hotel in Bunratty. The project will features 58…

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Weekend Sports Review - 29th Of September 20:01

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To review the sporting fixtures, Alan morrissey was joined on Monday’s Morning Focus by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch and Paudie Carmody.Games Reviewed:TUS Clare SFC Semi-Finals: Éire Óg 2-10 Lissycasey 0-9 (Saturday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg) Cratloe 1-14 Doora Barefield 3-11 (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg) Eire Óg and Doora Barefield will fac…

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In The Garden: Hedging 23:37

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Judy Beck from Clonroad Garden Centre joined Alan Morrissey on Monday's Morning Focus for our regular In The Garden Slot.This week, Judy spoke about all things related to hedging.If you have any questions for Judy, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.By Clare FM

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Musical Awards For St. Patrick's Comprehensive School In Shannon 8:27

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Students from St. Patrick's Comprehensive School in Shannon were recognised for their staging of the musical We Will Rock You. A.I.M.S.: The Association of Irish Musical Societies presented certificates to students in recognition of their incredible nominations in this year’s Musical Mentoring Programme for We Will Rock You. The school’s staging of…

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Ar An Lá Seo - 29-09-2025 1:39

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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 29ú lá de mí Mheán Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1978 bhí na Gardaí ag féachaint I gcóir duine a raibh ag goid carr I mBaile Átha Cliath agus rinne siad iarracht Garda a mharú.I 1989 thug an Eagraíocht Leighis Éireannach sac chuig a ardrúnaí.I 1978 bhris daoine isteach chuig scoil St Anne…

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Clare FM Radio Auction In Aid Of St. Clare's 11:44

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The Clare FM Radio Auction is back next month. The auction, in association with Ennis Lions Club, will take place on the 17th of October. This year’s beneficiary will be St. Clare’s School. For more on this, Ed Scannell, Principal of St. Clare's, and David Goodstein, on behalf of Ennis Lions Club, joined Alan Morrissey in studio on Monday’s Morning…

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Clare TD Claims United Ireland Would Reunite Displaced Shannon Families 5:08

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A Clare TD claims a United Ireland would reunite families and allow displaced Shannon residents to reconnect with their ancestral home. The Taoiseach has poured cold water on suggestions a poll on Irish unity will be held before 2030, saying more time is needed to prepare and to unite people across the island. The Good Friday Agreement states that …

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Clare Public Participation Network’s ‘Rural Rejigs’ 9:11

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Community activists from across Clare will come together in Ennis on Saturday week (October 11th) for ‘Rural Rejigs’. The special event marks the 10th anniversary of Clare Public Participation Network. With over 450 member groups countywide, the Clare PPN will celebrate a decade of community action with a day of discussion, inspiration, live music,…

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Dr Harry Barry On His New Memoir 8:05

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Dr. Harry Barry has just published memoir. Beneath the Surface: A Doctor's Journey of Empathy, Healing and Self-Discovery provides unique insights into the life and work of one of Ireland's most influential doctors and mental health advocates. Dr. Harry Barry joined Alan Morrissey to discuss this further on Monday's Morning Focus.Photo (c) Ger Holl…

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Clare Sporting Great Honest John Purcell To Be Honoured In San Francisco 11:37

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A Clare sporting legend is to be honoured in the US next month. ‘Honest John’ Purcell is set to be posthumously inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Olympic Club of San Francisco. The Barefield athlete is regarded as one of the world’s greatest all-round track and field athlete during the 1880s. His world titles in the hop-step-and-jump and long j…

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Future Of Shannon And Carrigaholt Post Offices 18:54

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Earlier this month, we spoke about the contracts for both Shannon and Carrigaholt’s post offices going to tender following the resignation of their postmasters. The deadline for expressions of interest in the contract for both post offices passed last Friday evening. To discuss the latest on this further, Alan Morrissey was joined on Monday's Morni…

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West Clare Nurse Sounds Alarm Over Lack Of Dental Care 7:43

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A West Clare nurse has sounded the alarm over a lack of dental care in rural areas. As of January, there were just six dental practices here partaking in the medical card scheme, while it's understood that just 8 private facilities are available outside of Ennis. According to the Irish Dental Association meanwhile, two-thirds of practices nationwid…

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93 Clare People Sign Open Letter Demanding €21M Investment In Youth Services 1:03

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93 Clare citizens have penned an open letter to this county's four TDs seeking multi-million euro investment in youth services. The letter, seen by Clare FM states that "youth services are under real pressure and that the cost of living, years of funding and rising demand are making it harder". The National Youth Council of Ireland is seeking an in…

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Atlantic Tales - Bunratty Search & Rescue - Episode 221 49:47

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On this week’s Atlantic Tales Pat Flynn meets members of Bunratty Search and Rescue, a voluntary group founded in 1981 in following a tragedy on the Shannon Estuary near Shannon Airport.The search, rescue and recovery unit covers a large area of the Shannon Estuary from Limerick City to Glin as well as the River Fergus Estuary.…

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Calls For More Aeromedical Ambulance Services In Clare 2:55

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There's calls for enhanced air ambulance resources in the MidWest in order to increase Clare's emergency cover. New HSE figures show there were 51 Helicopter Emergency Medical Service responses in this county last year, marking a 25% jump on 2023's total.While between this January and May alone, there were a further 18 call outs in Clare. HSE Regio…

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Clare Senator Claims Lives Of People With Disabilities Not "Equal To Those Of Their Peers" 2:44

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A Clare senator claims people with disabilities still aren't living lives "equal to those of their peers".Ennistymon Senator Martin Conway has called for debate on the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025 to 2030, which was launched by the Government this month.It's his second contribution in Seanad Éireann since resigning from t…

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Sunday Prayer - Sunday 28th September 2025 13:47

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Fr Gerry Kenny leads our Sunday Prayer for today 28th September 2025 the 26th Sunday in Ordinary TimeBy Clare FM

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Beyond Belief - Sunday 28th September 2025 54:30

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On this last Sunday in the Season of Creation Stephen Fletcher presents a Beyond Belief looking at this Season. With Fr Gerry Kenny he looks at how the Season started and how it was encouraged and supported by the different churches. The programme also has an interview with Dr Janet Saskice who answers the question 'Have We Forgotten God the Creato…

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Clare TD Says Govt "Caught Napping" On Vape Legislation 3:04

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A Clare TD says the Government has been caught napping on regulating vapes and e-cigarettes.According to the Institute of Public Health, 18% of 15-16 year-olds are current users.The state is currently moving to ban the advertising of e-cigarettes and restrict packaging design, but Sinn Féin is calling for an anti-vaping programme to be established,…

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Clare MEP Questions Proposals To Amend AI Act 5:33

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A Clare MEP has questioned if political lobbying is the cause of proposed amendments to new artificial intelligence laws.The Artificial Intelligence Act is a European Union regulation which came into force on August 1st 2024 and establishes a common regulatory and legal framework for AI within the European Union.The provisions of the act are coming…

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Clare FM Sideline View Friday September 26th 51:24

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Coming up on the show, we look ahead to a big weekend of club football, women's rugby, local soccer and greyhound action tooBy Clare FM

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Clare FM Interviews With Managers For TUS Clare SFC Semi Finals 21:41

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Clare FM Interviews With Managers For TUS Clare SFC Semi Finals by Clare FMBy Clare FM

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Korey Power - Irish Artist Of The Week 6:37

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Korey Power is from county Cork. He started to fall in love with music at very young age from doing karaoke on holidays and finding his voice he realised he could sing from getting a bit of reaction from the audience abroad .Eventually he started to learn to play instruments and fell in love with the guitar, that's when he also started to write son…

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Ar An Lá Seo - 26-09-2025 1:43

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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 26ú lá de mí Mheán Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1975 chonaic saighdiúir beartán taobh amuigh de theach tábhairne agus shábháil sé a lán daoine mar go raibh buama taobh istigh den bheartán.I 1986 bhí stailc pleanáilte ag dochtúirí sóisearach agus dúradh go mbeadh sé chun dul ar aghaidh ta…

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Concern Over Spreading Algal Bloom In East Clare 2:25

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Concern has been expressed in East Clare over the growing presence of an algal bloom on the shores of Lough Derg. The pea-green scum like build up can cause skin and eye irritation, gastro-intestinal illness and nausea, and can be lethal for animals, especially dogs.The algae was first identified at Ballycuggeran and Mountshannon as these areas are…

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Sports Preview: 26th September 8:06

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To preview the sporting fixtures, Alan Morrissey was joined on Friday’s Morning Focus by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch.By Clare FM

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Ours To Protect - Common Knowledge Centre - September 26th 15:07

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Welcome to another episode of Ours To Protect on Clare FM.This week, Pat Flynn visits the Common Knowledge Centre for Sustainable Living in North Clare to hear about the work they’re doing educating communities about Climate Action.By Clare FM

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Shannon-based God Knows On His New Album ‘A Future of the Past’ 8:40

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The last time we had a chat with God Knows last March, he had just released his latest single “The Art of Alienation.” Today is another significant milestone for the Shannon-based Zimbabwean Irish rapper.God Knows is releasing his debut solo album, called ‘A Future of the Past.’To talk more about this, Alan Morrissey was joined by God Knows on Frid…

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Cycle & Climb For Layla 14:04

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Family and friends of 12-year-old Layla Kelly, who has been courageously battling a serious illness since 2023, are coming together to take on a Cycle from Kilnaboy National School all the way to Croagh Patrick in Co. Mayo to raise vital funds for Layla’s treatments, medications, and future care.The Cycle will take place this Saturday, (27th Septem…

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Irish Rugby Legend Shares Hilarious Parenting Fails In New ‘Disaster Dad’ Book At Ennis Signing 8:12

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Ennis will welcome rugby legend and children’s author Donncha O’Callaghan this Friday, as he visits Ennis Bookshop to sign copies of his new book Disaster Dad: Fun Day Fiasco. The laugh-out-loud family adventure has just been published and is aimed at readers aged 7 and up. To chat about the book, the chaos behind the comedy, and what fans can expe…

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Newmarket-on-Fergus Breast Cancer Survivor Shares Her Story 9:25

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A Clare breast cancer survivor is calling on the public to support the Irish Cancer Society’s Big Pink Breakfast campaign this October.Sharon Smyth from Newmarket-on-Fergus was diagnosed in 2012 and is now sharing her story to help raise awareness and funds for vital breast cancer services and research.Alan Morrissey was joined by Sharon on Friday'…

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Inis Dom Initiative 7:36

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Ennis is at the heart of a new Irish language enterprise, Inis Dom!, designed to support and celebrate the use of Irish in local businesses. Led by Líonra na hInse and An Clár as Gaeilge, and supported by Foras na Gaeilge, this initiative aims to make Irish a practical and powerful tool for business in the town. Alan Morrissey spoke with Leah Ní Th…

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Do We Need An Election Free Poster Zone 22:09

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As Day Two of canvassing in the Presidential Election gets underway, questions are being raised locally about the need for election-free poster zones, particularly with just three candidates in the race. Geraldine Gregan, Clare Director of Elections for the Heather Humphreys campaign, believes there should be more flexibility around the current rul…

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Shannon Companies Included In €6M Funding Pool For Groundbreaking Projects 2:00

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Two Shannon companies have been included in a multi-million euro scheme aiming to advance groundbreaking medical technology. Smart Electronics Ltd is among three organisations allocated a combined pool of €2.1m to develop a world first sensory system for treating stroke-related gait impairments. While PBC BioMed is included in a fund worth €3.9m, t…

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SNA Appreciation Day 6:59

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On Thursday 25th September, schools across the country will celebrate the invaluable work done by Special Needs Assistants in schools every day. Sarah O’Callaghan, an SNA from Shannon, joined Alan Morrissey on Thursday's Morning Focus to discuss the vital role SNAs play in schools.Background Image (c) by atlasstudio via Canva…

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People With Passion Ireland Brings Hollywood To Ennis 6:23

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People with Passion is hosting what is promised to be an unforgettable Hollywood-style event in Ennis. The Temple Gate Hotel will be the venue for their red-carpet event on the 5th of October, where participants will step into the magical world of film, photography, and music. Alan Morrissey was joined in studio by Katarzyna Dąbrowska, main organiz…