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TII Requested To Install Warning Signage On Notorious North Clare Bend 1:14

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Transport Infrastructure Ireland is facing pressure to install warning signage on a notorious North Clare bend. It follows a series of incidents at Drumnagown Hill on the N67 near Ennistymon. The collisions have largely been single vehicle crashes, which have knocked out local power and telecoms lines. Local Councillor Shane Talty says action is ne…

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A Tribute To Former Minister Of State Donal Carey 19:02

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On Wednesday’s Morning Focus, we heard tributes paid to former Clare Fine Gael TD Donal Carey, who has passed away at the age of 88. Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader, Simon Harris led the tributes to the Clarecastle native, who, during a long political career, served as a local councillor, Senator and TD. His reposal will take place at Clarecastle Chu…

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Clare County Council Approves €340m 2026 Draft Budget 14:12

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Elected members of Clare County Council are defending their decision to hike commercial rates. As part of the €204 million Revenue Budget agreed on Wednesday evening, the property tax on commercial premises has been increased by 8%. It's the third time the local authority has taken such a measure, and has been backed by its Director of Finance, Inv…

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Health Minister Confirms Plans For New-Build Hospital In Midwest 9:23

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The Health Minister has revealed her intention to recommend a new-build hospital in the Midwest. Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has spoken to the region's 14 TDs and senators at a meeting organised by Bodyke Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney in relation to the recommendations of the HIQA review of emergency care capacity in Clare, Limerick and North Tipperary. Mi…

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Ennis Children To Take Centre Stage At Christmas Lights Ceremony This Evening 5:35

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The children of Ennis are to take centre stage at the official turning-on of the Christmas lights in the county town this evening. Proceedings get underway at 5pm in the Abbey Street Carpark with music from the Circus Ponies before the town is illuminated for the festive season at 6:45pm. Alcohol-free punch will be available to attendees who bring …

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Survey Of Ennis Businesses On Pedestrianisation Of O’Connell Street 11:51

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Ennis business owners are divided on whether the town's main street should remain pedestrianised into the future. From today, all routes in the town centre are open to traffic with the exception of O'Connell which is to remain pedestrian-only until February 16th. Clare County Council is seeking views from the public on future access, traffic flow, …

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Former Minister Of State Donal Carey Passes Away At The Age Of 88 11:04

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he Tánaiste is leading tributes to former Minster of State and Clare TD Donal Carey, who passed away overnight, at the age of 88. The clarecastle native was first elected to Clare County Council in 1974 and served as a TD for the Clare constituency from 1982 to 2002, while he also served as a Senator for the Labour Panel from 1981 to 1982. In 1995,…

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Those Seeking Asylum May Have To Pay A Contribution Towards Their Living Costs 8:32

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New changes could see those seeking asylum here have to pay a contribution towards their living costs. Proposed changes to the International Protection system will go the cabinet for approval today. One of those amendments could see IP applicants who are in work, pay towards the cost of their State provided accommodation. Changes will also be made …

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Mother Renews Missing Persons Appeal For Son Luke Price 11:52

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A mother is renewing her appeal for her son, who has been missing for ten months. 27-year-old Luke Price was reported missing from Mount Kennett in Limerick city on Tuesday, the 14th of January last. He was last seen around 9pm that same day. Investigators and Luke’s family have previously expressed concerns for his wellbeing, with Gardaí urging an…

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Clare Leader Forum On Upcoming Event - People Power 10:33

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The Clare Leader Forum will host an event at the Temple Gate Hotel in Ennis next week. People Power: Disabled Activism and Allyship in Driving Change, Inclusion, Equality and Combating Ableism, which takes place on Wednesday, 3rd December, will bring together activists, allies, volunteers, community workers, organisational representatives and publi…

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Ennis Chamber Against Proposed 8% Commercial Rates Increase 14:18

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Members of Clare County Council are set to vote on the 2026 Budget later this afternoon. However, a proposal to increase commercial rates by 8% is being greeted with dismay by Ennis Chamber. The Chamber is describing the proposed rates increase as a “hammer blow to businesses, especially those operating in Ennis.” On Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan…

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Clare GAA Publishes €2 Million Tender For Caherlohan All-Weather Pitch 4:19

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Clare GAA has published a tender valued at €2 million for an all-weather pitch at its Centre of Excellence. The board is seeking a contractor to construct a synthetic GAA pitch with floodlighting, fencing, a perimeter walkway and associated site services at the facility in Caherlohan outside Tulla. December 6th is the deadline for tender submission…

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Ogonnelloe’s Gerry O’Brien Launches New Book With Proceeds Supporting Local Community Centre 10:52

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Gerry, who hails from Ogonnelloe, is known to us as the former landlord of The Churchill Arms in Notting Hill, London. During his 32-year tenure as landlord there, Gerry served a host of famous faces from the world of politics, sport, and further afield, including Bertie Ahern, Prince Edward, and a host of professional rugby players. Gerry recounte…

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Traditional Greats: Pat Costello 24:49

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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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Motorists Warned Of Deer On The Loose In Ennis 2:58

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Motorists are being advised to steer clear of a rogue deer spotted in a residential part of Ennis in recent days.There have been several sightings of the animal, who it's understood originally lived in the Lee's Road area, in Hermitage and Cloughleigh in the last two weeks.Unsuccessful attempts have been made by Clare's County Dog Warden along with…

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Bodybuilding Dream Becomes Reality For Killaloe Hurler Dylan Nolan 11:55

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Securing a place in the WNBF Bodybuilding World Championship in Los Angeles is a “dream come true” for former Killaloe minor hurler Dylan Nolan. Sligo-based Dylan Nolan earned his place among the world’s best after winning his category at the World Natural Bodybuilding Championships (WNBF) Ireland national competition. Alan Morrissey spoke to Dylan…

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LEO Clare’s Annual Business Networking Morning 11:30

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The role of artificial intelligence in business and next year’s economic outlook for Irish SMEs will be the key topics at the annual Business Networking Morning hosted by Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Clare later this week. The event takes place at the Future Mobility Campus Ireland in Shannon this Friday (28th November) from 10am to 1pm. The half-…

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Calls For Shannon Town Park CCTV To Be Switched On 7:35

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Calls are being made for CCTV cameras in Shannon Town Park to be switched on. While the cameras are in place, they cannot be activated until Part 5 of the Digital Recording Devices Act 2023 is commenced. That requires the Garda Commissioner to submit a code of practice to the Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan. To discuss this, Alan Morrissey wa…

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Lahinch Cartoon Scriptwriter Brings Sight-Loss Awareness To 'Maddie And Triggs' 8:06

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Áine Mae Crowley is the writer behind Episode 51 of Maddie and Triggs, titled 'Sound Tennis'.The Lahinch native, who lost her eyesight due to diabetic retinopathy, uses her episode to promote sports inclusion and to encourage greater understanding of impairment and sight loss among young children. The series, which is also available on the BBC, for…

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Tánaiste Visits Kilkishen To Turn On Christmas Lights 2:46

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The Tánaiste and newly-anointed Finance Minister was in Clare on Friday.On invitation from Bodyke Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney, Simon Harris visited Kilkishen where he had the honour of turning on the village's Christmas lights.The Wicklow native was treated to musical entertainment courtesy of children from Kilkishen National School before he attended …

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The Chase Is On At St. Finnachta's National School 8:19

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Fans of The Chase should make their way to Sixmilebridge later this week! St. Finnachta's National School will host The Chase Is On this Thursday, 27th of November at 7:30pm. It is modelled on the hugely popular TV game show hosted by Bradley Walsh, where contestants play against a professional quizzer, known as the "Chaser", who attempts to preven…

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New Report From Social Justice Ireland On The Cost Of Living 14:14

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A new report from Social Justice Ireland says the cost of living is continuing to have a substantial impact on older people and those in low-income households. The data in their Poverty Focus 2025 report highlights how core essentials have risen sharply, with families having to make impossible choices on everyday items. This comes as the cost of ho…

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Best Of Eps 76-80 1:51:22

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The best of episodes 76 to 80. Click here for more information about the This Is Important Cruise Feb 22nd-26th! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Almost 6,000 Visited Inis Cealtra Visitor Experience Since June Opening 1:46

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Almost 6,000 people have visited the Inis Cealtra Visitor Experience in Mountshannon since its opening. Newly-released figures show a total of 5,784 visitors have passed through the gates of the visitor centre from the day it opened its doors on June 25th to the day it closed for the season on October 26th. During this period, 419 boat trips to the…

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Sports Review - 24th of November 26:07

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Clare FM's Derrick Lynch and Kieran Madigan our football analyst gave us their thoughts on a busy weekend of GAA sporting fixture on Monday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey.Games Reviewed:Munster SFC Club Championship Semi Final: St. Finbarr’s 3-20 Éire Óg 0-14 (Sunday, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh) Munster IFC Club Championship Semi Final: Corofi…

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In The Garden: Christmas Trees 14:35

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Judy Beck from Clonroad garden centre was live in-studio for Monday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey.This week, Judy focused on Christmas trees and answered your questions!By Clare FM

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Traditional Greats: Kitty Hayes 20:22

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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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Inis Creative Writers Group Launch Second Anthology 7:12

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The Inis Creative Writers Group are launching their second Anthology, thirteen years after their first Anthology! To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined live in studio by Elizabeth Daly and Donough Macnamara from the Inis Creative Writers steering group.By Clare FM

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Some Employers Trying To Avoid Pension Auto-Enrolment 10:51

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The Government is being forced to bring in emergency regulations to stop companies attempting to subvert the new auto-enrolment pension. About 750,000 workers are set to be signed up to the My Future Fund auto-enrolment pension from early January.It has emerged, however, that some companies are trying to avoid having their staff signed up to My Fut…

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Rice College Awarded Erasmus+ Accreditation 5:43

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Rice College has been awarded Erasmus+ Accreditation, as part of a consortium with Ennis CBS, Barefield NS and St Flannan’s College. This will see the Ennis secondary school involve in several targeted projects with Langenfeld, Germany, the twinned town with Ennis. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined live in studio by Dara Glynn, Secretary …

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Ennis Woman On Her Clamping Experience 11:03

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A Clare woman says she was left stranded, stressed, and out of pocket after returning to find her car clamped at Ennis train and bus station — despite having paid for her parking. Maureen McKeogh had left her car there for three days with a valid ticket. But when she returned, she discovered a clamp on her wheel and a demand for €120. Alan Morrisse…

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Clare School Secretaries Threatening Strike Action Following Pension Talks Breakdown 13:01

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There has been a breakdown in discussions over pensions for school secretaries and caretakers. Last Thursday night saw the talks come to a halt at the Workplace Relations Commission. The aftermath saw Fórsa pointing the finger of blame at the Department of Education for failing to engage meaningfully on a range of proposals. Over 2 thousand secreta…

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Health Minister To Meet MidWest Oireachtas Members On Hospital Plans 3:24

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It's hoped the Health Minister will finally commit to a new hospital for the MidWest region at a meeting this week. Jennifer Carrol MacNeill is set to meet with 14 TDs and Senators from Clare, Limerick and Tipperary on Wednesday to discuss the recommendations of the HIQA review. The cross party group is in favour of expanding services at UHL and ex…

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Atlantic Tales - Dave Donnellan - Episode 229 49:50

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On this week’s Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn meets Ennis-based self-taught tattoo artist Dave Donnellan.He grew up in Scarriff obsessed with skateboarding and over the years developed his artistic side. He draws, paints and takes photographs for fun but tattooing is his profession and passion.By Clare FM

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New Sea Shelters To Be Constructed At Kilkee And Spanish Point 2:18

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It's hoped the development of new infrastructure in West Clare will encourage people with reduced mobility to swim. It follows a grant of €25,000 in funding, which will provide four sea shelters across Kilkee and Spanish Point.The funds will also provide for non-slip matting and accessible hand rails to enter and exit the water. Founder of Snamhaí …

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Council To Prioritise Affordable Housing Provision In East Clare 6:32

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It's claimed communities in East Clare are in desperate need of housing if they're going to be sustained into the future.This week's meeting of Killaloe Municipal District welcomed Sinéad O'Donoghue who's just taken up the role of Head of Housing Activation with the local authority.She told the meeting the housing-related issues she'll be working o…

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Beyond Belief - Sunday 23rd November 2025 54:30

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Stephen Fletcher presents this Sunday's Beyond Belief and takes a look behind the scenes at St Mary's Catherdral in Limerick.By Clare FM

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Sunday Prayer - Sunday 23rd November 2025 15:00

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Stephen Fletcher leads our Sunday Prayer on today, Sunday 23rd November 2025 the Feast of Christ the KingBy Clare FM

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Clare FM Sideline View Friday November 21st 52:10

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On this weeks showWe look ahead to another busy weekend of action with two Clare sides looking to reach Munster football finals, Clooney-Quin bidding for Munster camogie glory, while the U21A football champions will also be crowned.We will previews Clare Oscar Traynor Munster semi final, hear from St Flannan's mentor Brendan Bugler and Alan Troy wi…

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Kyle Duffy - Irish Artist Of The Week 5:42

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Kyle Duffy is a singer songwriter from Wicklow who released his debut single, “Sunset Lover”. It’s a folk/country track that reflects on the feeling of chasing a moment you don’t want to end — inspired by finding that final love the one we all look for, fading light, and the people who make it all mean something.…

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Sports Preview - 21st of November 11:44

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To look ahead to a busy weekend of GAA fixtures - Clare FM's Derrick Lynch was live in-studio on Friday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey.Games Previewed:Munster SFC Club Championship Semi Final: St. Finbarr’s v Éire Óg (Sunday, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 3:30pm) Munster IFC Club Championship Semi Final: Corofin v An Ghaeltacht (Sunday, Corofin,…

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Concerns Industrial Action Could Impact Clare Storm Response 12:40

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It's feared ongoing industrial action coupled with a lack of forward planning would leave Clare in serious disarray in a sudden or extreme weather event. It follows accusations from elected representatives that this county has shown no signs of learning lessons from Storm Éowyn.By Clare FM

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Traditional Greats: East Clare Greats 16:32

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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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Clare Youth Service Set To Celebrate And Amplify Youth Work For All On Oíche Na Hóige 10:02

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Clare Youth Service will join Youth Work Ireland and youth services nationwide in celebrating Oíche na hÓige today (November 21st). This new initiative by the Department of Education and Youth is a night to recognise the transformative impact of youth work in Ireland and honour the creativity, connection, and confidence that youth work brings to yo…

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Councillors “No Better Prepared For Major Storm” Than Start Of 2025 13:23

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It's feared Clare's response plan would fall victim to a number of critical errors if an extreme weather event struck again. Councillors have warned the local authority this week that communities are none the wiser since Storm Éowyn. The storm which brought winds of 180km/h down on the county, left over 44,000 people here without power. It's since …

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Kate Lavender Duncan On Her North Clare Historical Society Talk 9:36

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The Courthouse Gallery in Ennistymon is the venue for next Monday’s latest talk presented by the North Clare Historical Society on the 24th November at 8pm. The talk, titled Stories in Stone: Exploring Doolin's Ancient Landscape, will be given by Kate Lavender-Duncan. Alan Morrissey spoke to Kate on Friday's Morning Focus.Photo (c) The Burren Colle…

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Ballyvaughan Resident On His Project ‘Stories for Peace’ 7:56

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Luca Luigi Aschieri, a resident of Ballyvaughan, has created a project called ‘Stories for Peace’. The project to give a voice to the children and youth who have fled war and are living in a refugee camp in Uganda. To find out more, Luca joined Alan Morrissey on Friday's Morning Focus.By Clare FM

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Kilkee Residents Taking Judicial Review Against Uisce Éireann Sewerage Treatment Plant Plans 15:18

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Plans to build a sewerage treatment plant on a scenic tourist attraction in Kilkee are being met with opposition. Uisce Eireann is proposing to build the plant just 100 metres from the Kilkee Cliff Walk, which research last year revealed was the most-loved Irish tourist spot by users of Tripadvisor. Local residents are taking a judicial review agai…

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Waterways Ireland Pledges Continuous Consultation On Limerick To Scariff Greenway 2:30

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The authority responsible for the Limerick to Scariff Greenway has pledged to bring all East Clare residents with it as it progresses the project. The 43-kilometre greenway, which will be carried out in five stages, is being delivered by Waterways Ireland in partnership with Clare County Council and Limerick City and County Council. Public consulta…