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November 5, 2025 • 2 mins
Post Offices in Carrigaholt and Shannon will remain open after new contractors were appointed at both locations.
In a statement to Clare FM, An Post has confirmed there will be no reduction or disruption to services in either location, although Shannon's office may be relocated to a new unit within Shannon Town Centre.
It brings a period of uncertainty to an end for both communities after the former Postmasters in Carrigaholt ...
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November 5, 2025 • 6 mins
A Clare MEP claims it's "impossible" for Ireland to meet the EU's newly-agreed carbon emission reduction target.
Environment ministers across the bloc have agreed to commit to slashing greenhouse gas emissions by 90% of 1990 levels by 2040.
As part of the agreement, EU states will be able to buy carbon "credits" to allow them to finance climate works in the Global South or elsewhere which would be counted towards their own reduct...
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November 5, 2025 • 6 mins
Clare students are urged to complete their SUSI application ahead of this week's impending deadline for applications.
Applications close at midnight on Thursday, with students advised to apply as soon as possible in the event extra paperwork is required as part of their application.
To apply, an account must be set up with the SUSI student portal, while eligibility for various grants can also be verified on the SUSI website.
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November 5, 2025 • 12 mins
Tommy Corbett from Carey Corbett Financial Solutions was back in Clare FM to tell us everything you need to know on the auto-enrolment pension scheme in Ireland.
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November 5, 2025 • 19 mins
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 influence continues to inspire generations.
Therese speaks with musicians from ...
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November 5, 2025 • 6 mins
The Galway Science and Technology Festival will take place this weekend.
Sunday’s event at the University of Galway campus will feature over 100 interactive exhibits, 25 different shows and workshops, plus much more besides for all ages.
The theme for this year, ‘Then, Today, Tomorrow’, will highlight scientific discoveries of the past, showcasing today’s latest innovations, and inspiring the next generation of scientists, tech...
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November 5, 2025 • 17 mins
'Bringing Honour to the Name of Ballyea, A History of Ballyea GAA, 1884-1984' is the title of a new book which has been edited by Mike O’Shea.
The book will be launched this Saturday, November 8th, at The Local Inn, Drumquin, at 6:30 p.m.
To find out more, Mike O’Shea, editor of the book, and Diarmuid Considine, chairperson of Ballyea GAA, joined Alan Morrissey live in-studio on Wednesday’s Morning Focus.
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November 5, 2025 • 13 mins
East Clare Community Co-Op's fundraising campaign to purchase their premises will take place tomorrow evening Thursday, the 6th November at 7pm.
The launch of their efforts to save the future home of the Co-Op will take place at the premises in Scariff.
Alan Morrissey was joined on Wednesday's Morning Focus by Sam Rogers, the Secretary and member of the Management Committee.
Photo (c) Heads Up Clare
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November 5, 2025 • 7 mins
A Clare TD claims the inclusion of his suggestion on wastewater treatment plants in newly-drafted Government housing policy is proof backbenchers can make a difference.
Minister James Browne has instructed Uisce Éireann to progress the use of modular units that can be used for new housing developments or fixed to existing plants to expedite delivery.
It follows Bodyke Fine Gael Deputy Joe Cooney's proposal in June of this year that...
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November 5, 2025 • 6 mins
A Clare teaching representative says online bullying is becoming increasingly difficult for schools to tackle.
A new UCD report published by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality has found that bulling and family diversity are "significant risks to a child's emotional development and wellbeing".
The findings also state that screen time has "increased markedly" for children between the years of 2008 and 2024, with incr...
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November 5, 2025 • 6 mins
A Clare teaching representative says online bullying is becoming increasingly difficult for schools to tackle.
A new UCD report published by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality has found that bulling and family diversity are "significant risks to a child's emotional development and wellbeing".
The findings also state that screen time has "increased markedly" for children between the years of 2008 and 2024, with inc...
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A Clare developer claims allowing the private sector to fund the construction of wastewater infrastructure would "definitely" speed up its delivery.
Housing Minister James Browne has tabled a proposal whereby developers would be responsible for building wastewater treatment plants.
Once the EPA finds that the plants meet environmental standards, they would then be taken in charge by Uisce Éireann.
Ciaran Breen of Ciaran Breen Co...
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November 4, 2025 • 3 mins
Dogs in Clare are allegedly being left in limbo when their owners go into nursing homes.
Clare's County Dog Warden is urging families to assist their loved ones with rehoming pets when they're no longer able to take care of them.
Frankie Coote claims older people often surrender dogs because they haven't put a plan in place to pass them on to their relatives when they become unwell.
He's encouraging families to have these conver...
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November 4, 2025 • 52 mins
“Prospector” is a special documentary telling the incredible story of Paddy Hannan from Gorteen near Quin, Co Clare.
In the early 1860s, Paddy left Clare for the goldfields of Australia and New Zealand.
In 1893, he and two friends made a discovery that sparked one of the great Western Australian Gold Rushes. That find, in the scorching Australian outback, ultimately led to the founding of the city of Kalgoorlie where the main tho...
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November 4, 2025 • 16 mins
Roisin Mulqueen Howard from Tulla Road, Ennis has been named the Clare Lidl Family Carer of the Year 2025.
The awards recognise the remarkable commitment, compassion and strength of family carers who provide essential care to loved ones every day.
Roisin joined Alan Morrissey live in-studio during Tuesday's Morning Focus.
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November 4, 2025 • 16 mins
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 influence continues to inspire generations.
Therese speaks with musicians from ...
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November 4, 2025 • 6 mins
The One Act Drama Festival is coming to Doonbeg this weekend.
The event, part of the West Clare Drama Festival, will take place from Saturday to Monday, the 8th to the 10th of November.
Nine different plays will be performed over three nights.
For more on this, Chairperson of the West Clare Drama Festival, Andrew Killeen joined Alan Morrissey on Tuesday's Morning Focus.
Photo (C) West Clare Drama Festival Doonbeg Facebook
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November 4, 2025 • 6 mins
A lunch and information session for people with Parkinson’s in County Clare will take place this coming weekend.
The event will be held on Sunday, the 9th of November at the Inn at Dromoland from 1pm. It is being organised by the Midwest branch of Parkinson’s Ireland.
On the line to chat more about this on Tuesday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey was Una Anderson Ryan, PRO Parkinson’s Midwest.
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All politicians are being warned against scapegoating asylum seekers after an arson attack on an IPAS centre in Co. Louth.
People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy has issued the warning and says targeting innocent children is unacceptable.
A security review will be undertaken at all IPAS centres after four children, including a baby, were among five people rescued from the top floor of a building housing International Protection app...
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November 4, 2025 • 4 mins
More than 50 Gardaí in the Clare/Tipperary Garda Division will be eligible to retire next year.
Figures released by the Justice Minister to Shannon Sinn Féin TD Donna McGettigan shows 55 Gardaí of various ranks will reach retirement age next year, with this figure rising to 77 in 2027, 91 in 2028 and 108 in 2029.
A further nine members across the division are due to compulsorily retire over the next four years.
Deputy Donna McGetti...
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