Best Disability Representative Podcasts (2025)

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Doha Social Summit represents ‘hope’ for people with disabilities 3:58

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For millions of people with disabilities around the globe, the World Social Summit happening in Doha this week, represents something more powerful than promises – it represents hope. That’s according to Fatma Al Jassim, who is in Doha representing the Global Disability Innovation Hub, a pioneering research centre in the UK, dedicated to driving dis…

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Sunday Prayer - Sunday 16th November 2025 15:00

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Stephen Fletcher leads our Sunday Prayer for this Sunday 16th November 2025 the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time and the 2nd Before Advent.By Clare FM

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Fears Of Copycat Judicial Reviews Without Urgent Upgrade Of Clareabbey Plant 2:34

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It's feared there could be copycat judicial reviews unless the Clareabbey Wastewater Treatment Plant is urgently upgraded.It comes as the Friends of the Irish Environment is attempting to take a High Court Action to prevent the new Banner Plaza from getting a public sewerage connection, with the Clareabbey Plant is currently operating above capacit…

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Clare Aontú Urges Council And Irish Vintners Association To Support Ask For Angela Campaign 6:00

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Clare's Aontú rep is urging the Irish Vintners Association to lend its support to a sexual harassment safety initiative.The Ask for Angela campaign acts as a codeword to help victims of sexual harassment and assault safely seek assistance in public venues.As the festive period rolls around, a higher volume of people will take to pubs and clubs for …

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Clare FM Sideline View Friday November 14th 48:59

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Coming up on the show:We will be looking ahead to a huge weekend for Clare club hurling with O'Callaghan's Mills and Eire Óg hoping to reach Munster finals.Three Clare teams are looking to advance to the next stage of the Munster Junior Cup, and we will wrap up the weeks Greyhound Racing too.By Clare FM

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‘I’m one of the lucky ones,’ says Ethiopian climate refugee in Brazil 6:17

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As COP30 brings leaders and negotiators together from around the world, the spotlight is not only on policy but also on the real-life experiences of those most affected by climate change. From Ethiopia, Mekebib Tadesse, representing the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) delegation, brings a firsthand perspective on the human and humanitarian dimensions of …

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Sports Preview - 14th of November 8:09

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Clare FM's Derrick Lynch was on Friday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey to look ahead to a busy weekend of GAA fixtures. Games Previewed:Munster Club SHC Semi-Final: Éire Óg v Loughmore-Castleiney (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, 1:15pm) Munster Club IHC Semi-Final: Tallow (Waterford) v O'Callaghan's Mills (Sunday, Mallow, 1:15pm) Clare U21…

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Common Knowledge Presents Crónán And Land & Lore Festive Feast 7:05

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Common Knowledge hosts Crónán on Friday, 14 November. The intimate evening celebrates tradition, heritage, and the natural world, with beautiful soundscapes and a shared finale on the dancefloor. Then on Sunday, 16 November, the Land & Lore Festive Feast offers a farm-to-fork dinner by chef Andy O’Halloran. To chat more on this, Alan Morrissey was …

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Memorials To Be Erected At Four Unmarked Graves In Drumcliffe 3:34

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Permanent memorials are set to be erected at four unmarked graves in Ennis. The burial plots in the St Brigid's section of Drumcliffe Cemetery are denoted with wooden crosses, but now Irish Natural Stone in Tubber have been tasked with putting memorials in place. It's understood all of the deceased which include three men and one woman were recover…

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Traditional Greats: Peadar O'Loughlin 18:14

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Here is another episode of our newest feature on Morning Focus, Traditional Greats. Traditional Greats is presented and produced by Therese McInerney. This captivating 26-part series celebrates the enduring legacy of traditional Irish music in our county. Each episode pays tribute to a legendary Clare musician who has passed on, but whose influence…

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Brendan Fanning On His Book On Irish Rugby: Touching Distance 12:42

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Brendan Fanning has been involved in rugby all of his life as a player, coach and journalist. Brendan is an accomplished journalist and author on all matters rugby-related, having been reporting on the game since the mid-1980s. He has written a new book on Irish rugby: from where it’s been, where it’s at, and, with the 2027 World Cup getting ever c…

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Minister Foley Opens Respite Centre In Barefield 11:35

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Parents across the MidWest have breathed a long awaited sigh of relief as a new respite centre for the region officially opened this week. Children and Disabilities Minister Norma Foley cut the ribbon at Hazeldine in Barefield, which will employ 24 people and provide 1,400 nights of respite care per year. The state of-the-art facility contains two …

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Sectoral Reaction To Government’s Housing Plan 11:47

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The Government’s published its latest action plan for housing called ‘Delivering Homes, Building Communities’.It aims to deliver 300 thousand homes by 2030, which includes 72 thousand social homes and 90 thousand starter homes. To get the sectoral perspectives, Alan Morrissey was joined by CEO of Midwest Simon, Niall Garvey and Managing Director of…

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Local TDs React To The Government's New Housing Plan 22:35

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The Government has published its latest action plan for housing called ‘Delivering Homes, Building Communities’. It aims to deliver 300,000 homes by 2030, which includes 72,000 social homes and 90,000 starter homes. As part of the plan, €24 billion will be invested in key transport programmes, €12 billion will be allocated for the water sector and …

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Climate adaptation must protect the right to stay and the dignity to move 8:00

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Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it is already reshaping lives and communities around the world. Extreme weather – from unprecedented tornadoes to rising seas and creeping desertification – is forcing millions on the run, often within their own countries. At COP30 in Belém this week, Ugochi Daniels, Deputy Director General of the Inter…

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Clare Irish Red Cross Members Skydive To Support Local Services 5:55

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Three members of the Clare branch of the Irish Red Cross recently undertook a parachute jump.The jump was one of the many fundraising activities the branch organizes to help them continue their vital work.Alan Morrissey spoke with James Lafferty, the Honorary Treasurer of the Clare branch of the Irish Red Cross about his jump.Photo (c) Helen Nagle…

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Clare Mother Says She Can Finally Sleep As New Respite Centre Officially Opens 2:42

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A Clare mother of a child with multiple intellectual disabilities says she can finally get a nights sleep following the opening a new respite centre.Children and Disabilties Minister Norma Foley travelled to Clare today to officially open Enable Ireland’s Hazeldine facility in BarefieldThe moment Minister Foley officially cut the ribbon at Hazeldin…

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Traditional Greats: Paddy Canny 19:04

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It’s time for another episode of our newest feature on Morning Focus, Traditional Greats. Traditional Greats is presented and produced by Therese McInerney. This captivating 26-part series celebrates the enduring legacy of traditional Irish music in our county. Each episode pays tribute to a legendary Clare musician who has passed on, but whose inf…

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Council Requests Independent Safety Review Of Clare M18 Junctions 3:44

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Clare County Council has requested an independent safety review of two "notorious" junctions on the M18.It comes amid a heightened focus on the Clare stretch of the motorway following a spate of recent collisions.Much of the focus of late has been closer to the south of the county, with five collisions last month occurring between Cratloe and Dromo…

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Ennis Players’ 40th Annual Supper Theatre 10:40

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Ennis Players will celebrate a significant milestone later this month. The drama group will bring the 40th edition of their annual Supper Theatre to the Old Ground Hotel in Ennis. The run of performances, which will include three productions, will take place from the 24th – 28th of November.On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined in-…

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Dan Danaher On His New Book On Ardnacrusha Power Station: ‘Powerful People’ 17:03

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With the flick of a switch on the 22nd of July 1929, Ireland was changed forever. When President W.T. Cosgrave turned on power at Ardnacrusha Hydroelectric Station, it kickstarted an exciting era for the new state. Inside the heart of Ireland’s industrial revolution lies a story of extraordinary human achievement. A new book, entitled "Powerful Peo…

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‘Dispose With Dignity’ Campaign Launched For Men With Prostate Cancer Each Year 7:25

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116 Clare men face a prostate cancer diagnosis each year, according to National Cancer Registry of Ireland - and half of those who undergo prostate cancer treatment will go on to experience urinary incontinence (UI). These figures form the backdrop to the launch of ‘Dispose with Dignity’, a new campaign from hygiene services company PHS Group, supp…

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Clare Women In Business - Niamh McCoy - Episode 29 15:27

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On this week's episode of Clare Women In Business, Pat Flynn chats with Niamh McCoy owner of The Barn Boutique a new business based near Crusheen in Co Clare.Clare Women in Business is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.By Clare FM

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Clare Native Reflects On Life After A Haemochromatosis Diagnosis At 25 7:56

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Haemochromatosis, also known as 'iron overload' is a genetic disorder which can cause the body to absorb too much iron. Ireland has the highest number of cases in the world, with an estimated 20,000 people undiagnosed according to the Haemochromatosis Association of Ireland. Clare FM's Daragh Leamy spoke with Clare native, Caoimhe Guinnane.Photo (c…

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Three Clare Organisations Awarded Grants From Airbnb’s Rural Tourism Fund 6:48

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Airbnb has announced eleven new recipients of the Rural Tourism Fund, an initiative aimed at boosting community-led tourism across rural Ireland.The fund provides grants of between €1,000 to €15,000 to support local projects, with this year’s winners including The Doonbeg International Jazz Festival, Sli Ború, and Spanish Point Cycling Tours in Co.…

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The Ray Of Sunshine Foundation Presents An Evening Of Festive Food & Fashion 10:25

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Kevin Dundon is coming to Clare! The celebrity chef will bring his kitchen magic, in preparation for the Christmas season, to Glór in Ennis on the 19th of November.An Evening of Festive Food and Fashion with Kevin Dundon and Fashion by Pamela Scott is being hosted by the Ray of Sunshine Foundation, with our own Colum McGrath as M.C. for the evening…

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Clare County Council Calls For A Targeted Housing Strategy For The Elderly 15:58

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Clare County Council is calling for a targeted housing & rehousing strategy that caters to elderly people, particularly those living alone in isolated rural areas. The call follows a motion submitted by councillors Joe Garrihy, Tony Mulcahy and John Crowe at this month’s meeting of the local authority. Their motion asked that the Council “resolves …

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Calls For Average Speed Cameras On Clare M18/N18 3:44

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Calls have been made for average speed cameras on the Clare M18/N18. It comes as Transport Infrastructure Ireland is currently reviewing a spate of road traffic collisions along the route. Fixed speed cameras are currently in place at nine locations in Ireland including , Limerick, Galway,Tipperary, Cork Mayo, Donegal, Waterford, Carlow and Dublin.…

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Clare TD Claims HIQA Suggestions Should Be Implemented In Incremental Stages 5:52

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A Clare TD claims the three options put forward by HIQA as part of their review into emergency healthcare into the region should be implemented gradually. It follows the request put forward by 14 Midwest Oireachtas members to meet with Health Minister Jennifer Carroll McNeill to discuss the options put forward by HIQA. The health watchdog's Chief E…

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At COP30, UNESCO calls for urgent action against climate misinformation 4:58

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At a time when false narratives about climate change are spreading faster than ever online, the UN education and culture agency, UNESCO, is calling for stronger global cooperation to safeguard information integrity. Speaking to UN News’s Felipe de Carvalho in Brazil’s coastal city of Belém which is hosting COP30, Guilherme Canela, UNESCO’s Head of …

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Traditional Greats: Nell Galvin 11:49

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It’s time for another episode of our newest feature on Morning Focus, Traditional Greats. Traditional Greats is presented and produced by Therese McInerney. This captivating 26-part series celebrates the enduring legacy of traditional Irish music in our county. Each episode pays tribute to a legendary Clare musician who has passed on, but whose inf…

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EIMEAR NÍ BHRAONÁIN | The Dodger: DJ Carey And The Great Betrayal 13:55

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There was a time when DJ Carey didn’t need a surname. The Kilkenny hurling legend, famed for his dazzling skill and easy charm, was one of Ireland’s most beloved sportsmen. But behind the glory, rumours swirled whispers that would one day reveal a shocking truth. Two decades after his glory days, Carey stands accused of faking cancer to con money f…

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Claims Specific Rental Market Policy Required To Combat Rising Clare Rents 8:41

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It's claimed specfic policies targeting the rental markey need to be implimented by the Government in order to combat rising monthly rents in Clare. It comes as the latest Daft.ie quarterly report shows the price of newly leasing a three-bed home has risen to more than €1,600 a month, while the average cost of renting a room in Clare has also incre…

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Shannon Airport Hails Ryanair Expansion As Major Endorsement Of Clare Base 4:02

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Shannon Airport is hailing Ryanair's route and aircraft expansion as a major endorsement of the Clare base. It comes as the budget airline has confirmed it will operate four new routes on Shannon's Summer schedule, namely Madrid, Rome, Warsaw and Poznan, which is a service available from the MidWest for the very first time.Additionally, frequency w…

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Local GP Urges Parents To Watch For Signs Of RSV 13:07

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As RSV season peaks, parents are being warned to watch for early symptoms of the virus. According to the HSE, RSV symptoms often begin with what appears to be a common cold. RSV infects most children by age two and is a leading cause of respiratory infections in infants. To find out what signs to look out for, Alan Morrissey was joined Máire Finn, …

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The Sister Of Missing Eoin Joy Issues Plea For Information On His Whereabouts 4:00

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Gardaí and the family of Eoin Joy are appealing for information on his whereabouts. Eoin is described as being about five foot ten in height, of medium build, with brown hair and blue eyes.When last seen, he was wearing a beige fleece, mid-blue jeans, and dark trainers with a white stripe. It’s believed Eoin may have travelled to County Clare, and …

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Obair Newmarket-on-Fergus Honoured At The IPB Pride Of Place Awards 8:24

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County Clare has celebrated a fourth year in a row of success at the annual IPB Pride of Place Awards, held on November 7th at the Strand Hotel in Limerick. Obair Newmarket-on-Fergus beat off competition from across the island of Ireland to be named joint winner of the Creative Community category in recognition of its leadership in local developmen…

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Calls For Emergency Winter Payment For People With Disabilities 22:52

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The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) is urging Government to introduce an emergency winter payment for people with disabilities, following deep disappointment that Budget 2026 once again failed to deliver a permanent Cost of Disability Payment. Without targeted support this winter, thousands of people with disabilities will face increased hardshi…

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Over €400K Paint Scheme Announced For Ennis Businesses Impacted By Public Realm Works 1:46

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A €424,000 paint scheme has been announced for businesses affected by Public Realm Works in Ennis. With the €11.5m street scape enhancement of the town to conclude imminently after over 2 years of traffic and mobility disruption, the paint grant will aim to subsidise shopfront design and makeovers for local retailers. 406 businesses in the town are…

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Clare Blood Donors Urged To Bolster Vital Supply As O Negative Stocks Dip 5:14

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Clare blood donors are being urged to make a life saving donation as Ireland's universal blood supply is eight days below the desired rate. The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is holding blood donation clinics today and tomorrow in Kilrush Community School from 5pm until 8:20pm both days. Supplies of O Negative blood are being sought, with just ove…

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Preparedness and coordination key to preventing Philippines super typhoon deaths

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Filipinos are picking up the pieces after super typhoon Fung-Wong ripped through the country. Eight people including three children are reported to have died because of the typhoon, but it could have been much worse: over a million people were evacuated from homes in 13 of the country’s 18 regions, in one of the Philippines’ largest ever pre-emptiv…

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Detainees ‘dying of starvation’ in ‘subhuman conditions’ in Haitian prisons 40:22

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People being held in prisons in Haiti are dying of starvation in subhuman conditions according to the UN’s Designated Expert on the human rights situation in the Caribbean island nation, William O'Neill. Haiti is facing an increasingly perilous security crisis as gangs compete to control the capital, Port-au-Prince, and surrounding areas, impacting…

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Clare Civic Reception In The Pipeline For President Connolly 0:46

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The newly inaugurated Uachtaráin na hÉireann could be making a visit to Clare very soon.It comes as plans to host a civic reception for President Catherine Connolly have already been set in motion.Catherine Connolly has officially received her seal of office this lunchtime and is now forever more in the history books as the tenth President of Irela…

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County Dog Warden Claims Extra Vigilance Needed To Tackle Bird Flu Due To Winter Migration 6:33

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Clare's County Dog Warden claims extra vigilance is required to combat bird flu, given the high numbers of foreign birds migrating to Ireland for the winter.It follows the confirmation of another case amongst a turkey flock in Clontibret in Co.Monaghan, despite a nationwide Poultry Housing Order came into effect yesterday morning.Over 50 different …

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Traditional Greats: Michael Mahony 18:24

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It’s time for another episode of our newest feature on Morning Focus, Traditional Greats. Traditional Greats is presented and produced by Therese McInerney. This captivating 26-part series celebrates the enduring legacy of traditional Irish music in our county. Each episode pays tribute to a legendary Clare musician who has passed on, but whose inf…

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Travel Tales With Fergal: Unusual Places To Stay In Ireland 19:40

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Fergal O’Keeffe, Creator, Travel Tales with Fergal Podcast and Ennis native was back on Tuesday's Morning Focus with Sally-Ann Barrett to chat to us on unusual places to stay in Ireland such as Trinity College, Ballygarry Estate and many more.Photo (c) Travel Tales With FergalBy Clare FM

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Ger O’Donnell On New Song 'Prove A Man' 10:17

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Ger O’Donnell, hailed as one of Ireland’s finest folk singers and multi-instrumentalists, will be bringing his talents to Lahinch later this week. The Cratloe man will play in Kenny’s Bar in Lahinch on Thursday the 13th November.He spoke with Sally-Ann Barrett and performed his new song 'Prove A Man'.Photo (c) Kenny's Bar Facebook…

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Inagh’s Mary Crawford Elected First Female Chairperson Of Fianna Fáil Clare Comhairle Dáilcheantair 15:07

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Mary Crawford has been elected as the first female Chair of Fianna Fáil’s Clare branch The Inagh woman’s appointment comes amid rising frustration over Micheal Martin’s leadership of Fianna Fáil, in the wake of the Presidential election... Mary was live in-studio with presenter Sally-Ann Barrett on Tuesday's Morning Focus.…

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Clare Educator John Burns Spoke At The 2025 National Organ Donation Conference 15:14

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What is the impact of organ donation and how can that message be transmitted to the wider public? That’s just one of the questions facing healthcare professionals, donor families, and transplant recipients who recently gathered for the 2025 National Organ Donation Conference in Galway. The theme for the conference was “Conversations That Matter”. A…

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Miltown Malbay’s Pop Up Shop Supporting Sustainability 10:36

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A pop-up shop aimed at supporting sustainability will come to Miltown Malbay this coming weekend. The event will take place at Miltown Malbay Community Centre on Saturday, the 15th of November from 10am-5pm, and will feature over 32 stands selling pre-loved Womens, Mens and Childrens clothes and accessories. For more on this, Sally-Ann Barrett was …