Best Vacancy Live Podcasts (2025)

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978: Why Craft Lodging Delivers Authentic Travel | Mark Reichle, Select Registry 25:35

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Guests want authentic stays — not cookie-cutter hotels or hidden cleaning fees. Craft lodging delivers, and Mark Reichle, CEO of Select Registry joins Glenn Haussman and Dr. Suzanne Bagnera on No Vacancy Live to explain how. What you’ll learn: ✔️ Why Select Registry properties combine independence with quality standards ✔️ How innkeepers create aut…

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977: Inside the World of Yacht Chefs w Below Deck's Adrienne Gang 29:56

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Chefs don’t just cook, they create experiences. And when you’re serving meals on a yacht or private estate, the stakes get even higher. On No Vacancy Live, Dr. Suzanne Bagnera and I spoke with Adrienne Gang—yes, from Below Deck and now program developer at FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality. Adrienne designed a groundbreaking course that prepares ch…

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Ennis RFC Women’s Team’s First AIL Game 9:25

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Ennis RFC Women’s team are preparing for their very first game in the All-Ireland League this weekend.On Saturday, their debut outing in the Women's All-Ireland League sees them making the trip to Tullow RFC. It’s a hugely exciting time for the team, and, indeed, the club.On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined the team’s Head Coach …

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Handbags & Gladrags At Clarecastle Day Care Centre 6:45

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Clarecastle Day Care Centre is hosting an important fundraiser on Saturday the 27th of September. The centre will be the venue for Handbags and Gladrags.To get more on this Alan Morrissey was joined by Mary Maloney, Centre Manager of Clarecastle Daycare Centre on Thursday's Morning Focus.By Clare FM

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Government Says HIQA Review Examining Case For New Midwest ED To Be Published "Very Shortly" 11:45

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The final report of the HIQA review examining the case for a new emergency department in the Midwest is expected to be published "very shortly". The review into urgent and emergency care capacity in this region was announced by former Health Minister Stephen Donnelly in May 2024. The findings of the review were initially due to be published in May …

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Ar An Lá Seo - 25-09-2025 1:43

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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 25ú lá de mí Mheán Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1971 tháinig sé amach gur fhan a lán daoine sna óstán agus na tí lóistín I rith an chéad sé mhí den bhliain de réir an CSO.I 2009 tháinig sé amach go mbeadh a lán mic léinn sa tír agus go mbeadh níos mó ná milliúin acu.I 1971 don chéad uair…

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Cois Abhann 2025 Lineup At Pot Duggans 7:07

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Next month, will be a hive of activity at Pot Duggans who are holding live shows.The Ennistymon venue has a great lineup in store for Cois Abhann 2025. To find out more about it, Jack Daly, venue Manager of Pot Duggans had a chat with Alan Morrissey on Thursday's Morning Focus.Photo (c) via Pot Duggans Facebook…

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Shannon And Ennis Urged To Diversify To Tackle Commercial Vacancy 7:37

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It's been suggested growth must be seen in the retail sector of Shannon and the services offering of Ennis if both towns are to tackle their commercial vacancy problem. The latest quarterly report from GeoDirectory has found that Shannon has the second-highest commercial vacancy rate in the country at 30.8% while Ennis has the ninth-highest in Muns…

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Community Education Sector Calls To Reverse Funding Cuts 6:29

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The community education sector in Clare is calling on the Government to reverse consecutive funding cuts ahead of Budget 2026.We are midway through a week of action announced by AONTAS ─ the National Adult Learning Organisation of Ireland ─ aimed at highlighting among politicians, decision-makers and the public the value that community education in…

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Clare Women In Business - Caragh Griffin - Episode 22 15:35

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On this week's episode of Clare Women In Business, Pat Flynn visits Miltown Malbay to meet Caragh Griffin, owner of the Dolphin Take-away and Café.Clare Women in Business is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.By Clare FM

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Clare Represented In New Book: Irish STEM Lives 10:59

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County Clare is represented in Irish STEM Lives, a new publication from the Dictionary of Irish Biography looking at the diversity of STEM in Ireland. The book includes an entry on John Philip Holland from Liscannor, who invented the submarine. Irish STEM Lives has just been published. The Editor of the book, Turlough O'Riordan spoke with Alan Morr…

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Shannon Golf Club End 45-Year Wait For All-Ireland Title 8:32

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Shannon Golf Club are celebrating, after ending a four and a half decade wait for an All-Ireland pennant. They recently won the AIG Jimmy Bruen Shield at Mannan Castle, the first time in the club’s history that they have won the title. On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke with Shannon Team Captain, Colm Hanley.Photo (c) Shannon Golf Cl…

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Goverment To Ban Single-Use Vapes In New Crackdown 8:08

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The Government is to ban advertising vapes behind shop counters, mandate plain packaging and outlaw single-use vapes. Health minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill is to bring in new legislation as part of a clampdown on the industry. The proposals, in the form of two separate laws, will be used to ban the sale of single-use vapes, to restrict the pack…

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Three Candidates In Áras Race As Steen Misses Out 19:12

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Catherine Connolly, Heather Humphreys and Jim Gavin will be the three names on the ballot paper for next month’s Presidential election. The election will take place on Friday, the 24th of October. Maria Steen had hoped to be the fourth name in the race, but the conservative campaigner had received just 18 of the 20 required nominations from TDs and…

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How important are finances within a relationship? 5:13

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How important are financial matters when choosing a romantic partner? All to chat with Mairead Loughman, Matchmaker at Love HQ Matchmaking.

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Commercial vacancy rate has reached a new high 3:51

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The Government has been warned of the danger of overheating the economy with its planned €9.4 billion spending increase in the Budget next month by the Economic and Social Research Institute. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was John Fitzgerald, Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin.…

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Independent Presidential Candidate, Catherine Connolly 16:53

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Joining Ciara in studio this morning was Independent Presidential Candidate, Catherine Connolly.

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A huge rise in drink driving offences so far this year 6:20

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There has  been a 24% increase in the number of drink driving offences caught in the first half of this year. That’s according to new data from the Central Statistics Office. So why is the message not ringing through to motorists, and what more needs to be done?   All to discuss with Meghann Scully, Freelance Journalist and Broadcaster.…

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NFL fever has taken over Dublin 5:08

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Tens of thousands of US visitors are travelling to Ireland this week for an NFL game in Croke Park on Sunday. The Pittsburgh Steelers are taking on the Minnesota Vikings in the first-ever regular season game in Ireland. Our reporter Josh Crosbie has been meeting with fans and those who play American football here at home.…

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Clare Woman Aboard Gaza Bound Ship Reportedly Struck By Drones 4:17

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A Clare woman has escaped injury after her boat forming part of a global aid mission to Gaza was allegedly struck by projectiles in a drone attack. Poet and Activist Sarah Clancy who lived in Ballyvaughan for over a decade was on board 'The Spectre' which is among 51 boats in the Global Sumud Flotilla, which is currently in international waters bet…

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23 Extreme Clinical Incidents At Limerick Maternity Hospital Last Year 3:39

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A Clare member of the HSE's Regional Health Forum believes the case for a maternity hospital in this county needs to be examined. New figures released by the Health Service Executive shows there were 3,892 births at Limerick's Maternity Hospital last year, which was by far the most on the Western Seaboard and 47% above Galway's total. Additionally,…

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Ireland falling short of air quality standards 4:51

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We need to do more to protect clean air in towns, villages, and cities across Ireland. That’s the message from the Environmental Protection Agency as it publishes it’s latest Air Quality report Speaking to Ciara this morning was Niamh Connolly, Senior Scientific Officer in the Environmental Monitoring and Surveillance Unit at the EPA.…

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A call to change the nomination process for presidential elections 4:57

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In the wake of Maria Steen’s failed bid to get on the ticket for this year’s presidential election, Independent Ireland is now calling for a referendum to change the nomination process for future elections. Jonathan discussed this further with Michael Collins is Leader of Independent Ireland and a TD for Cork South-West.…

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Financial Advice With Tommy Corbett 10:25

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On Wednesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tommy Corbett from Carey Corbett Financial Solutions.This week, Tommy provided some advice and tips on why you should consider investing over leaving money on deposit.If you want to send in any questions for Tommy contact 0861800964 or email [email protected]…

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Music At Harvest Music & Garden Festival 10:28

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Harvest - Music & Garden Festival is back at Ennis Showgrounds this Sunday, the 28th of September.The sister event to the Clare Garden Festival, it will be a celebration of gardening with the joy of music at the wind-down of the season. The festival will feature a stage full of music for all ages, workshops for children and adults and interactive s…

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Former Steelers Player & Two-Time Superbowl Champion Visits The Cliffs Of Moher 18:35

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For the first time ever, a regular season NFL game is set to take place in Ireland. Ahead of their historic game against the Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park on September 28th, the Pittsburgh Steelers began their cross-country tour of Ireland. As part of the tour, former Steelers offensive tackle and two-time Super Bowl Champion Max Starks visited i…

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Ar An Lá Seo - 24-09-2025 1:32

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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 24ú lá de mí Mheán Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1988 tháinig sé amach go raibh nach mór 2 milliúin punt tógtha as an bhuiséad den Aerchór agus bhí fearg ar a lán daoine.I 2010 bhí dlí nua ann agus bhí cead ag feirmeoirí scaoil na héin.I 1976 bhí duánaí Jimmy Allard ag fáil réidh leis an …

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65% More Clare Patients Undergoing Procedures In Galway Than Limerick 1:41

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Over 3,500 more Clare patients underwent procedures at Galway University Hospital than at University Hospital Limerick in the last 18 months. New HSE figures show that 5,179 patients from this county attended UHL for elective, day case and emergency cases between last January and June. In the same timeframe, 8,590 Clare people had a procedure in Ga…

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Spanish Point Community Group Hosts Their First Energy Fair 7:29

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The Spanish Point Energy Fair is taking place on Wednesday the 24th of September from 7:30-9pm at The Armada Hotel. To find out more Alan Morrissey was joined by Conor Tubridy of Spanish Point Community Group and Colm Garvey of Clare Community Energy Agency on Wednesday's Morning Focus.By Clare FM

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Men In Ireland Are Dying Prematurely From Largely Preventable Causes 13:27

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Men in Ireland are dying too young of causes that are largely preventable. That is according to new findings from the Real Face of Men's Health report launched by Movember.Alan Morrissey was joined by Ennis GP Fergus Glynn on Wednesday's Morning Focus to discuss this further.Image (c) Movember logo via Facebook…

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Furglan National School Facing Closure 14:02

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A North Clare school is in a race against the clock to ensure its survival into the future. Clare's smallest primary school, Furglan National School, has just six days to boost its complement of pupils to 11 before the Department of Education closes its books for the 2025 to 2026 to school year. If the school, which currently has seven enrolled, fa…

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Traitors Ireland the show has taken the nation by storm 4:50

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Now, 24 players entered Slane Castle three weeks ago, and last night we saw Kelley, Oyin and Vanessa emerge victorious as the very first winner of the Traitors Ireland. The show has taken the nation by storm, but did the series finale deliver, and why was the series so iconic? Faye Louise Brennan, who made it all the way to the penultimate episode …

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Riff: HSE has 'no capacity or funding' to help people quit vaping 3:29

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HSE has 'no capacity or funding' to help people quit vaping. Ciara and Jonathan discussed this further this morning on the show.

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Donald Trump’s fiery speech to the UN General Assembly 8:44

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US President Donald Trump issued a scathing indictment of immigration in European countries, clean energy projects, and the efficacy of the United Nations in his speech at the UN General Assembly in New York yesterday. Our Political Correspondent Seán Defoe has this report.

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Dáil debates vaping in young people 3:44

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A Dáil debate today will discuss legislation around young people vaping, as the HSE lacks capacity or funding for those wishing to quit. Ahead of this, Labour TD and Spokesperson for Health Marie Sherlock has called on the Minister for Health to ‘step up’. Marie spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.…

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Concern as fireworks season has begun already! 2:37

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The Justice Department is today launching a new campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of fireworks as we enter the Halloween season. Are you noticing fireworks going off earlier each year? Residents in the suburbs of Dublin and Bray chatted to our reporter Henry McKean.

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Ennis 2040 Aiming To Maximise Value Of Newly Acquired Boys National Site 3:21

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The Ennis 2040 DAC says it will be aiming to maximise the value of a newly acquired site in the town. The Designated Activity Company has purchased the 1.7 hectare site of the former Ennis Boys National School on the Kilrush Road for just over €3m. The lands are currently zoned for large mixed-use development including commercial, residential, and …

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Appeal For Public To Join Revamped Clare Joint Policing Committee 4:44

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An appeal has been launched for people from all backgrounds to join a revamped version of Clare's Joint Policing Committee. It's expected this county's first Local Community Safety Partnership meeting will take place later this year and this panel will be made up of elected representatives, businesses, residents and state agencies. The Clare Public…

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Claims Clare Winter Maintenance Could Be Impacted If Strike Goes Ahead 5:45

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It's being suggested Clare County Council's winter maintenance programme could be significantly impacted if workers agree to go on strike.The local authority's outdoor staff are to be balloted for industrial action within the next two weeks as part of an escalation in a dispute with management.SIPTU, which represents those being balloted, claims th…

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60 Chickens Abandoned In Lissycasey 8:40

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A West Clare community is being praised for its response to the abandonment of a large number of chickens in recent days.Clare's County Dog Warden received a report last Thursday of chickens which had been left in various locations across Lissycasey.Locals and rescue services assisted in rounding up the roughly 60 animals which have since been re-h…

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Young Ennis Musician 10:30

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At just 17 years old, Eoghan Hayes from Ennis is already making a name for himself on the local music scene. A talented guitarist and songwriter, Eoghan first picked up the instrument thanks to a friend and what started as a laugh soon turned into a serious passion for live performance. Eoghan joined Alan Morrissey on Tuesday's Morning Focus in stu…

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Supporting Anxious Children & Teenagers - Public Talk In Kilrush 12:05

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As part of Mental Health Week 2025, the West Clare Mental Health Association is proud to present an important and timely information talk by Dr. Mary O’Kane, No. 1 best-selling author of Anxious Children in an Anxious World. This event, titled Supporting Anxious Children and Teenagers, is designed to offer valuable insights and practical advice to …

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Ar An Lá Seo - 23-09-2025 1:43

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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 23ú lá de mí Mheán Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1976 bhí na Gardaí I Loch Garman ag féachaint I gcóir fear a choimeád bean faoi bhéal gunna nuair a rinne sí béile dó, d'ith sé é agus d'fhág sé.I 1983 bhí praghas de phrátaí ag ardú sna siopaí.I 1983 bhí tiománaí I gCroisín ag tiomáint gan…

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Dances Like A Bomb By Junk Ensemble 6:05

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Junk Ensemble present Dances Like a Bomb this Wednesday, the 24 September in Glór. Created by multi-award-winning dance innovators Junk Ensemble, Dances Like A Bomb is a powerful and uplifting duet that explores the complex terrain of ageing and care. Blending visceral imagery, movement, music, and text, the work reclaims the ageing body—exposing i…

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Munster GAA Hosting Oiche Gaeilge In Clarecastle GAA 14:37

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On Wednesday, September 24th, 2025, Munster GAA will be celebrating our Culture with an Oíche Ghaelach in Clarecastle GAA Club. On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Síle ní Dheargáin, Oifigeach Gaeilge for Clarecastle GAA, teacher in Gaelcholáiste an Chláir and Aedín ní Bhrian, Oifigeach Gaeilge for Munster GAA.…

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Legal Advice: Farming Queries 7:19

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On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Avril Collentine from Cahir & Co. Solicitors to discuss farm matters, with some queries from farmers.By Clare FM

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Simon Week asks a direct question: “Who cares?” 11:05

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Taking place from 22nd to 26th September, Simon Week asks a direct question: “Who cares?” At a time of rising homelessness, growing public frustration, and unmet political commitments, the Simon Communities’ answer is clear: We do.With 16,058 people currently experiencing homelessness in Ireland, growing public frustration, and unmet political comm…

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Only Days Left To Register For Presidential Election 5:51

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With the Presidential election set for Friday, 24 October, time is running out for people to register to vote, check their details, or update their information on the electoral register.There are key deadlines coming up for both postal voting and in-person registration, and many people, especially first-time voters, may not be aware of what they ne…

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Farmers Urged To Take Stand Against Land Misuse 10:40

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Concerns are growing over reports that a small number of farmers in the county are attempting to manipulate land sales by encouraging unauthorised individuals to occupy neighbouring fields. Farmers are now being urged to report any such behaviour to the Gardaí and to stand together against this form of intimidationTo outline the seriousness of the …

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No Presidential Nomination From Clare County Council 20:33

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Clare County Council may have decided not to nominate any candidate for the Presidential Election at a special meeting yesterday, but the occasion wasn't without its drama. One candidate accused the council of actively blocking her campaign to get on the ballot, while the Mayor of Ennis branded one hopeful as unprofessional and disrespectful and sa…