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Jack is 24 years old from Waterford living in Dublin working and gigging all around Ireland. Jack has played guitar since he was 6 and been a singer as long as he can remember. This is Jack's debut single "When You're Feeling Down My Darling" and it's the first song on his EP that is planned to be released in July. When he posted it on TikTok it got nearly 40,000 plays so he felt it was fitting for it to be the first of his releases.

Welcome to another episode of Ours To Protect on Clare FM. Today we'll hear about the impact plastic waste is having on our environment. We'll meet Sharon Barrington is General Manager of IFF Plastics who been recycling plastics for over two decades. We'll also hear from students at Mary Immaculate Secondary School in Lisdoonvarna who recently competed in the Finals of the ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards. Their project highlighted the issue of plastic in our oceans and what people can do to reverse the problem. First, Katie O'Kane told Pat Flynn about their project and why these chose this particular issue to research. For more

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 6ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1975 tháinig an nuacht amach go mbeadh an phacáiste comhrialtas chun dífhostaíocht a laghdú agus go mbeadh boilsciú ann, agus bhí plé cráite ann I rith an deireadh seachtain. I 1986 bhí coimhlint idir stailceoirí agus gardaí agus mar sin de tháinig an airm isteach chun é a stopadh I mBaile Átha Cliath. I 1986 bhí coiste nua sa chontae ag iarradh cuimhneacháin a bheith acu in Iarthar an chontae in aice leis an Spanish Armada. I 1997 throid Fianna Fáil faoin tSionainn. Sin Doctor & The Medics le Spirit In The Sky – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1986 Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1974 tháinig Dolly Parton agus RCA Records amach le hamhrán darbh ainm I Will Always Love You – bhí sé a dara hamhrán ón albam Jolene. Rinne sí taifead ar an amhrán bliain roimhe agus scríobh sí an t-amhrán do Porter Wagoner. I 1987 shroich Whitney Houston uimhir a haon lena amhrán I Wanna Dance With Somebody – a dara hamhrán a shroich uimhir a haon sa Bhreatain. Shroich sí uimhir a haon I dtír eile agus bhuaigh sí Grammy don amhrán I 1988. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Paul Giamatti I Meiriceá I 1967 agus rugadh aisteoir Jason Isaacs sa Bhreatain ar an lá seo I 1963 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sé. Beidh mé ar ais libh an tseachtain seo chugainn le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 6th of June, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1975: the coalition package to cut unemployment and inflation was due to be ready by the weekend following agonising deliberations. 1986: a violent confrontation between corporation strikers and gardai ended in an army squad being forced to abandon a clean up operation in central dublin. 1986: A new committee was formed in co.clare to have a memorial erected in west clare to the spanish armada. 1997: Fianna Fail had a 'dogfight' over shannon. That was Doctor and The Medics with Spirit In The Sky – the biggest song on this day in 1986 Onto music news on this day In 1974 RCA Records released 'I Will Always Love You' by Dolly Parton, the second single from Parton's thirteenth solo studio album, Jolene. Recorded on June 13, 1973, the singer wrote the song for her one-time partner and mentor Porter Wagoner, from whom she was professionally splitting at the time. 1987 Whitney Houston had her second UK No.1 single with 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)'. It reached No.1 in over a dozen other countries and won a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1988. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actor Paul Giamatti was born in America in 1967 and actor Jason Isaacs was born in the UK on this day in 1963 and this is some of the stuff he has done. I'll be back with you next week with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

To preview the sporting fixtures, Alan Morrissey was joined on Friday's Morning Focus by Clare FM's Derrick Lynch. Games previewed: All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship: Clare vs Limerick (Saturday, Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chiosiog, 2pm) WillWeGo.com Clare Cup

It is time for the twenty-third episode of our second season of The Village Tour. With The Village Tour, we here at Morning Focus are aiming to highlight the smaller villages and townlands around the county. By doing this, we hope to showcase their unique character, while also bringing their diversity and individuality to life for you, the listener. During each episode of The Village Tour, Alan chats with various people from a particular village or townland in Clare: from locals and business owners to those involved with local sports clubs, community representatives and many more. In our latest episode of The Village Tour, Alan paid a visit to Broadford. Photo(C): Clare FM

A healthcare & childcare recruitment event will take place in Ennis next week, the 10th of June. The event at the College of FET, Ennis Campus sees Employability Clare partnering with a number of stakeholders (Depart. of Social Protection, Clare Local Development Company, LCETB). To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Employment Coach at Employability Clare, Jennifer Coleman, and Guidance Counsellor from LCETB, Michael Donnellan. Photo(C): Clare FM

A call is being made for the potential establishment of a Clare League of Ireland soccer team. The Banner County currently has no team competing in either the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division, or First Division. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Former Treaty United FC Academy Manager, Declan Farmer, and Clarecastle Sinn Fein Councillor, Cllr. Tommy Guilfoyle.

Eight Clare projects have been awarded a combined total of over €806,000 of a Government fund designed to recognise the contribution of communities hosting International Protection Applicants and Ukrainian Refugees. Among those set to benefit are Bunratty Search and Rescue, which is receiving €86,000, while Tullyvarraga Hall in Shannon has also received €150,000. Upgrades to the Nature Park at the Maid of Erin Roundabout also received €100,000. However, the total figure granted to Clare represents less than 5% of the €22 million announced under the latest round of funding of the Community Recognition Fund. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Shannon Fine Gael Councillor, Cllr Tony Mulcahy, and Ennis Tidy Towns Chair, Cllr Mary Howard. Photo (c) jordan_rusev from Getty via Canva.com

It's claimed that side-by-side construction of new houses must be offered as a more cost effective solution for pyrite affected householders in Clare. Under new changes to the defective concrete concrete block scheme, construction of new dwellings next to the existing house will be offered in limited circumstances. Recent figures show that just 20 pyrite affected homes in Clare have qualified for a full demolition and rebuild. Crusheen-based founder of the Clare Pyrite Action Group, Dr Martina Cleary, says this must be offered to more people.

Clare's Minister of State expects newly-announced funding to support communities that are hosting refugees long into the future. Eight community projects in Clare are sharing an €806,000 allocation announced under phase three of the Community Recognition Fund 2024. A total of 5,048 Ukrainian Beneficiaries of Temporary Accommodation are currently residing in this county. Tulla Fianna Fáil Minister of State Timmy Dooley says the funding will support projects that will benefit communities for years to come.

Herdís Reynisdóttir was born in the US, and spent some time in Sweden before later moving while still very young to her parents home country of Iceland. More often called Dísa, she has worked with Icelandic horses for over two decades. She was educated at Hólar Equine University in Iceland as a riding instructor for all levels and as a horse-trainer. She also has a B.Sc. degree in Agricultural Science, a teachers diploma and is a licensed International Breeding judge for Icelandic horses. She is co-owner Hestakot Icelandic Horse Farm near Miltown Malbay in West Clare.

Alan Morrissey was joined by four teenagers who have taken on an almighty challenge, all for a good cause. 16 year-old Keane Marquardt, and Seán Judson, Finn Craig and Seán Durcan, all aged 17, are heading from one end of Ireland to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society. The four lads are travelling from Mizen Head to Malin Head, the southernmost to the northernmost point in Ireland, with a journey through Clare along the way. What makes their epic trek even more difficult, is that they are doing it on foot! Image (c) Keane Marquardt, Seán Judson, Finn Craig and Seán Durcan

A Minister of State insists the Government is listening to the plight of tourist dependent food-led business in Clare that are dealing with soaring operating costs. Minister for Small Business and Retail Alan Dillon is in Ennis today to attend a meeting of the Mid-West Regional Enterprise Plan (REP) Steering Committee meeting and to engage with local firms. The Government has signalled plans to cut the hospitality VAT rate from 13.5% in Budget 2026, however the Restaraunts Association of Ireland has called for this to be accelerated after 150 food-led business closed between January and March this year alone. Minister Dillon has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that supports are forthcoming.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 5ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1971 chuaigh iascaire printíseach a raibh aois 16 ó gcontae Maigh Eo ar iarradh agus thit sé ó thrálaer I mBaile Átha Cliath. I 1981 tháinig an nuacht amach go mbeadh peitreal 2 punt gach galún roimh dheireadh an mhí de bharr go raibh an dollar ag ardú. I 1981 ainmníodh 13 iarrthóir I gcóir na cheithre shuíochán sa chontae. I 1992 bhagair comhairle contae an Chláir clann a raibh le tuismitheoir amháin sa tSionainn a raibh taobh thiar ar cíos. Sin Shania Twain le You're Still The One – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1998. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1964 chan The Rolling Stones a chéad cheolchoirm I Meiriceá nuair a chan siad ag an Swing Auditorium I gCalifornia. Chan siad amhráin óna chéad albam darbh ainm The Rolling Stones agus bhí siad I Meiriceá Thuaidh. I 1993 phós Mariah Carey uachtarán Sony Music, Tommy Mottola I Manhattan. Bhí daoine ann cosúil le Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Barbra Streisand agus Ozzy Osbourne. Scair siad I 1997. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Jeff Garlin I Meiriceá I 1962 agus rugadh aisteoir Mark Wahlberg I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1971 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sé. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 5th of June, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1971: a 16 year old co . mayo apprentice fisherman was lost overboard from a Dublin trawler yesterday. 1981: Petrol was likely to be £2 a gallonn before the end of the month of June due to the soaring value of the dollar. 1981: 13 candidates were nominated to contest the four seat clare consituency. 1992: single parent families in shannon who incurred arrears in rent were threatened by thr clare co council. That was Shania Twain with You're Still The One – the biggest song on this day in 1998 Onto music news on this day In 1964 The Rolling Stones played their first-ever live date in the US when they appeared at the Swing Auditorium, San Bernardino, California. The Stones were supporting their first album release The Rolling Stones, in North America. 1993 Mariah Carey married the President of Sony Music, Tommy Mottola in Manhattan, guest's included Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Barbra Streisand and Ozzy Osbourne. (The couple separated in 1997). And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actor Jeff Garlin was born in America in 1962 and actor Mark Wahlberg was born in America on this day in 1971 and this is some of the stuff he has done. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

The final countdown is on for Together for Hospice, The National Hospice Movement's 35th annual Hospice Sunflower Days campaign. Fundraising activities will be taking place at shopping centres throughout the Mid-West this Friday and Saturday (6th & 7th June) to raise funds for Milford Care Centre. These activities will include hospice volunteers selling an array of sunflower merchandise in towns & villages throughout Clare and the rest of the Mid-West. To discuss this in detail, Alan Morrissey was joined by Anne Marie Hayes from Milford Care Centre.

A strategic marine alliance is coming together in County Clare. The Kilrush-headquartered Irish Whale and Dolphin Group and the newly formed Banner Gleo have joined forces, with support from the Local Biodiversity Action Fund (National Parks and Wildlife Service) and Clare County Council, to build knowledge and share experiences of Liscannor Bay. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Dr Simon Berrow, Chief Executive Officer, Irish Whale and Dolphin Group in Kilrush. Image (c) Basking Shraks in Liscannor Bay by James Organ

Cosmic Garden Fest is making its eagerly awaited return later this month. The Inagh-based music festival will take place on Saturday, the 14th of June. A host of great acts are set to perform on the day, with the addition of an acoustic stage this year. To find out what to expect from this year's Cosmic Fest, Alan Morrissey was joined by the couple behind the festival, Debbie and Stax Green. Image (c) Cosmic Garden Fests via Facebook

On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Danny Lynch, chef at Le Chéile, Barefield. This week, Danny shared a delicious recipe for chicken & mushroom vol au vent! Image (c) Clare FM

Ennis has a new tattoo studio.  Clare-based French tattoo artist, Lucie Kelly, has opened ‘Wee Lucie' on Kelly's Corner in the county town.  Lucie's vibrant blue pieces tend to catch most people's eyes, particularly among the Irish. For more on this, Lucie joined Alan Morrissey on Thursday's Morning Focus. Image (c) Wee Lucie via Facebook.

Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg was the location for a recent, fantastic display of inclusivity in sport for students with additional needs.  Realtaí an Chláir saw children from over 28 schools across County Clare with additional needs taking part.  The event was organised by Ballyea National School.  To learn more about the day, and how it went, Alan Morrissey was joined by Réaltaí an Chláir 2025 Cuman na mBunscol An Chláir, PRO Muireann Mescal. Image: Clare FM

The Brian Boru Triathlon and Try-a-Tri are fast approaching! They will be taking place in Killaloe this Saturday, the 7th of June. Race Director, Martin Pearl joined Alan Morrissey for the details. Image (c) https://www.borutriclub.ie/brian-boru-triathlon-2025/

Tributes are being paid following the death of a young Clare woman who took part in a half marathon in Scotland. 24-year-old Olivia Tuohy from Ennis died after taking part in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival on the 25th of May last. Olivia had played football and camogie with Banner Ladies and Éire Óg here in Ennis, as well as being a member of Ennis Tennis & Badminton Club (ETBC) before heading to Scotland to study at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, where she had been working as a nurse. Olivia will be laid to rest on Saturday, following at Ennis Cathedral. She is survived by her parents Kieran and Liz, brother Stephen, and partner Michael. Alan Morrissey spoke with Pat McMahon, Olivia's former coach at Éire Óg, and her best friend, Roisín Martin.

Consistent investment by the Government is believed to be crucial to the continued success of Shannon Airport. Ryanair has this week announced a fourth based aircraft and three additional routes at the Clare base. The airline's Irish Growth Plan forecasts its number of passengers annually passing through Shannon to increase to three million by 2030 while it expects to have six aircraft based there by the end of the decade. Shannon Airport Group CEO Mary Considine says while the facility is heading in the right direction, State support is essential.

It's hoped day care services at Regina House will open on a full time basis, once the service recommences. The HSE has confirmed plans are in place to resume day care services at the Kilrush facility by the end of 2025. The day care centre was closed following the onset of the coronavirus lockdown, having previously operated five days a week. Bodyke Fine Gael TD, Joe Cooney, is hopeful the centre will be restored to level it was pre-covid.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 4ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1976 bhí an faitíos d'ardú pá laghdaithe mar go raibh comhaontú nua don phá náisiúnta. I 1993 bhí comhairleoir an Taoiseach, Dr Con Power in argóint talamh de 6 milliún punt. I 1976 bhí beart nua ann chun coisc a chur ar tionscadal tionsclaíochta a bheith mhoillithe sa todhchaí. I 1982 dhún bunscoil Cill Iníne Baoith I gcóir dhá lá agus bhí 73 páiste sa bhaile de bharr go raibh gníomhaíocht thionsclaíoch ag tarlú ón eagraíocht múinteoirí. Sin Madness le House Of Fun – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1982. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1977 shroich The Jam uimhir a 40 ar na cairteacha lena chéad amhrán In The City sa Bhreatain. Lean siad ar aghaidh agus fuair siad 18 amhrán eile ar na cairteacha sa Bhreatain ón chéad amhrán I 1977 go dtí a amhrán deireanach I mí na Nollaig I 1982 – agus fuair siad ceithre uimhir a haon chomh maith. I 1992 tháinig an sheirbhísí post I Meiriceá amach le torthaí den pholl a bhí ann chun cinneadh a dhéanamh faoi cén pictiúir de Elvis Presley a bhí siad chun úsáid ar stampa comórtha. Bhuaigh an pictiúr nuair a bhí sé níos óige. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Russell Brand sa Bhreatain I 1975 agus rugadh aisteoir Angelina Jolie I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1975 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sí. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 4th of June, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1976: Fears of a mad scramble for pay rises diminished last night with the proposed new national wage agreement. 1993: Taoiseachs consultant, Dr con power was in a £6m land row. 1976: There were new measures to prevent industrial projects being held up or delayed in future were called for a two day seminar on this week. 1982: Kilhaboy national school was closed for two days and 73 children were forced to stay at home as a result of industrial action by the Irish National teachers organisation. That was Madness with House Of Fun – the biggest song on this day in 1982 Onto music news on this day In 1977 The Jam's debut single 'In The City' made No.40 on the UK singles chart. They went on to score 18 consecutive Top 40 singles in the United Kingdom, from their debut in 1977 to their break-up in December 1982, including four No.1 hits. 1992 The US Postal Service announced the results of a poll conducted to see which picture of Elvis Presley should be used on a commemorative stamp. The young Elvis beat the (older and larger) Vegas Elvis. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – comedian Russell Brand was born in the UK in 1975 and actress Angelina Jolie was born in America on this day in 1975 and this is some of the stuff she has done. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

An Irish airline has announced a new based aircraft and three additional routes at Shannon Airport. Ryanair has confirmed that its fourth based aircraft at the facility will enable it to run services to Lapland, Madeira and Madrid from Winter 2025/26. Extra flights have also been added to existing routes to Alicante, Edinburgh, Krakow, Lanzarote, Manchester and Wroclaw. The announcement is expected to boost Ryanair's annual passenger numbers through Shannon per annum by 20%, or 100,000, to over 1.6 million, while supporting 1,500 local jobs. The airline's Irish Growth Plan states its intention to boost its Shannon passenger numbers to three million and its number of aircraft to six by 2030. Ryanair Chief Commercial Officer Jason McGuinness has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons only a shift in national aviation policy can bring about a further increase in passenger traffic through the Midwest base.

Ger Wolfe is coming to Clare! The Cork singer-songwriter will be making his way to Ennistymon for what promises to be a special show tomorrow, the 5th June from 8pm. Ger tenth album, ‘Songs from Freeman's Ballyvourney Collection' was released last April. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by singer-songwriter, Ger Wolfe. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1248631550595728&set=a.227183699407190

Limerick Sings – International Choral Festival takes place later this week. The non-competitive Choral Festival, which will run from this Friday-Sunday (6th-8th June), welcomes choirs of all traditions from across Ireland, Europe and the US. It aims to create unique opportunities for choirs to perform in multiple venues throughout Limerick City and the Mid-West Region, while also featuring internationally recognised choirs and choral directors, workshops, choral trails and more besides. One of the workshops will be given by M'ANAM. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by their Artistic Director, Michael McGlynn. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=556905256483179&set=a.556905229816515

A former West Clare Irish College,is set for a new lease of life. The Board of Management at Coláiste Eoghan Uí Chomhraidhe in Carrigaholt have now submitted plans for the building to become a cultural, educational and residential centre with overnight visitor accommodation. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Board Of Management Chair, Dr Síle Ní Choincheannain.

Leave No Trace Ireland has launched its annual "Love This Place" campaign, calling on the public to come together to protect Ireland's rich natural landscapes, so we can all enjoy them responsibly as we head into the summer season. Now in its fifth year, the national awareness campaign is supported by partners, both nationally and locally, including Clare County Council. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Environmental Awareness Officer, Clare County Council, Karen Foley. Photo(C): ClareFM

Fr. Ignatius McCormack is to retire as Principal of St. Flannan's College. Fr. McCormack's retirement in September will bring an end to a near-quarter of a century long career at one of Ireland's largest schools. The County Offaly native first joined the staff of St. Flannan's in 2001 as a teacher. He later served as Dean of the Boarding School before being appointed Principal in 2017. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Fr. Ignatius McCormack.

This week is International HS Awareness Week. HS or hidradenitis suppurativa is a long-term skin disease which affects more than 74,000 people in Ireland. One of those people is Barry McGrath. Barry McGrath, who hails from Parteen, joined Alan Morrissey this morning to talk about what HS is, what it is like to live with this skin disease, and to raise awareness. Photo(C): Clare FM

Over 3,200 students in Clare will commence State exams today. English will be the first exam today for the 1,731 Clare students doing their Junior Cert, with Religious Education to follow this afternoon. A total of 1,412 students here will begin the Leaving Cert with English paper 1 while the exam timetable for Clare's 103 Leaving Cert Applied students also gets underway today. Guidance Counsellor at St Joseph's Secondary School in Tulla, Olivia O'Connor, says students should "trust in their preparation" while acknowledging exams don't define them.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 3ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1967 bhí an rialtas ullamh chun laghdú na fíneálacha I gcoinne na bhfeirmeoirí. I 1988 tháinig nuacht iontach amach I gcóir an tír – bhí laghdú sna rátaí úis agus bhí an easpórtáil ag dul ó neart go neart. I 1977 bhí ionadh ag an chomhdháil sa chontae mar go bhfuair Mrs McCarthy ainmniúchán in ionad Gerry Dooley. I 1988 chuaigh 17 duine óga in Inis as a gcrann cumhachta de bhuirgléireacht sa bhaile. Sin Usher agus Will.I.Am le OMG – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2010. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1965 shroich Bryan Adams uimhir a haon I Meiriceá lena hamhrán Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman agus d'fhan sé ann ar feadh cúig sheachtain. Bhí sé ón scannán Don Juan De Marco agus bhí sé a tríú huimhir a haon I Meiriceá agus shroich sé uimhir a ceathair sa Bhreatain. I 2002 bhí Paul McCartney, Sting, Elton John, Brian Wilson, Cliff Richard, Ozzy Osbourne, The Corrs, Will Young, Atomic Kitten agus S Club 7 ag an cheolchoirm iubhaile banríon ag Buckingham Palace I Londain. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Rafael Nadal sa Spáinn I 1986 agus rugadh amhránaí Kelly Jones sa Bhreatain Bheag ar an lá seo I 1974 agus seo chuid de amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 3rd of June, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1967: the government was prepared to 'mitigate entirely' the outstanding fines against farmers. 1988: There was good news for the country - booming exports and a cut in interest rates. 1977: the only surprise at the clare conventions was the nomination of mrs mc carthy who beat off the challenge of gerry dooley. 1988: seventeen ennis youths went on a rampage of burglaries in the town. That was Usher and Will.I.Am with OMG – the biggest song on this day in 2010 Onto music news on this day In 1995 Bryan Adams started a five week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman' Taken from the film 'Don Juan De Marco' it became Adams third US solo No.1, a No.4 hit in the UK. 2002 Paul McCartney, Sting, Elton John, Brian Wilson, Cliff Richard, Ozzy Osbourne, The Corrs, Will Young, Atomic Kitten and S Club 7 all appeared at The Queen's Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace, London. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – Rafael Nadal was born in Spain in 1986 and singer Kellt Jones was born in Wales on this day in 1974 and this is one of their songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

To review the sporting fixtures, Alan Morrissey was joined on Tuesday's Morning Focus by Clare FM's Derrick Lynch, Paudie Carmody and Syl O'Connor. Games Reviewed: All-Ireland SFC All-Ireland MHC Quarter-Final All Ireland Ladies Football Intermediate Championship

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke to Fergal O'Keefe, host of the Travel Tales with Fergal podcast. On this week's Travel Tales, Fergal told us all about the Loire Valley in France.

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane's Garden Centre in Kilcolgan. This week, Tom gave listeners advice on Summer Flowering Shrubs Selection. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

There's exciting news in relation to the prospect of a new school building for Mary Immaculate Secondary School in Lisdoonvarna. Confirmation has come through from the Minister for Education and her department of the purchase, subject to planning and finalisation of contracts, of 7 acres to provide the new building. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Lisdoonvarna Fine Gael Councillor, Cllr Joe Garrihy and Principal of Mary Immaculate Secondary School, Mona Hynes. Photo(C): Cllr. Joe Garrihy Facebook

Parkinson's Ireland Midwest Branch will host a special Parkinsons Seminar later today. The event will take place at the Limerick Strand Hotel from 2pm. The guest speaker will be a renowned Italian neurologist who was inspired by traditional music in Clare. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Renowned Italian Neurologist /Parkinson's specialist, Dr Daniele Volpe. Photo(C): Clare FM

Niall Williams's Time of the Child has won the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year Award. The Clare-based author won the €20,000 prize, ahead of the July release of the -film adaptation of his debut novel. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Author from Kilmihil, Niall Williams. Photo(C): John Kelly

Cruinniú na nÓg returns to Clare this coming weekend, the 7th of June. Cruinniú na nÓg is a national day dedicated to free creative opportunities for children and young people under the age of 18. An art exhibition is Ennis is highlighting Helium Arts' growing work in supporting children at risk of social exclusion in Clare. Free tie-in events will take place on Cruinniú na nÓg on 7th June. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Creative Communities Engagement Officer, Clare County Council, Eva Birdthistle and, County Librarian and Creative Ireland Clare Coordinator, Helen Walsh and CEO and founder of Helium arts, Helene Hugel. Photo(C): Clare FM

When Morning Focus listener Michelle Coughlan joined us early last month, she was in a predicament. After eight years living in Kilrush, Michelle had been served with a notice to quit by her landlord, having fallen €2,500 into rental arrears. Michelle claimed she stopped paying rent in the last year due to her apartment's persistent damp conditions. When Michelle was last in studio, she outlined how she was left with little option but to sleep on the streets once her tenancy came to an end on the 15th of May, due to a lack of options. Since then, she has been living in a tent. Michelle called in to studio to update us on her situation... Photo(C): Leila Melhado from Getty Images

Clare boss Peter Keane says there's plenty of positives to take from his side's performance against Monaghan despite the result not going their way. A straight knockout game against Louth now awaits Clare in the final game after the hosts came from behind to condemn The Banner to a second defeat of the Sam Maguire series on a score of 1-25 to 1-16. A red hot first half saw Clare take a 14 points to seven lead into half time, with four two pointers registered in the opening period. Keane says its was an admirable performance given the tough lead up to the game.

The manager of the Clare minor hurlers is hailing the composure his side showed to mount a second half comeback in their All Ireland quarter final. The Banner will face Cork in the semi final after defeating Galway 2-21 to 2-13 in Thurles on Sunday. Following an early second half penalty for the Tribesmen, Clare fought back from a four point deficit, hitting 1-10 with Galway only managing a further point in response. Boss Ger O'Connell says a key factor in their victory was the players trusting their ability and hurling on instinct.

A leading homeless charity fears Clare's emergency accommodation figures are becoming normalised. Although Clare saw a slight dip in its homeless figures last week, 87 adults were still living in hotels, b&bs and support hubs. MidWest Simon meanwhile has also noted a marked increase in the number of young working families trying to access local services. CEO Niall Garvey says there are innovative solutions available but they need to be explored.

A Minister of State believes the death of a white-tailed eagle in Clare was the result of illegal activity. An investigation is underway following the death of Caimin, one of Ireland's oldest breeding white-tailed eagles, whose body was found in Mountshannon on Saturday May 24th. Caimin held territory at the Mountshannon nest site on Lough Derg for 17 years and was brought to Ireland from Norway as part of a programme aimed a re-establishing a population of the previously extinct species here. The misuse or illegal use of poisons accounts for nearly 50% of eagle deaths and Fianna Fáil Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O'Sullivan, says it's likely this is how Caimin died.

There are fears for the future of small communities in East Clare. Maghera Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Hayes is calling for a "targeted rural regeneration and population retention strategy" for East Clare. The population of the Killaloe Municipal District grew by 8.8% between the censuses in 2016 and 2022, giving the area the highest rate of growth in the county outside of Ennis. Councillor Hayes claims small villages are struggling and insists Clare County Council should take a proactive approach to building homes in these areas.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 2ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1978 sheol an Aire Sláinte Charles Haughey scéim ar leith chun cabhrú le daoine óga sna cathracha a raibh riosca orthu damáiste a dhéanamh dá shaol. I 2000 bhí na hairí ón thuaidh faoi ionsaí ó na n-antoisceach ó dhá thaobh. I 1978 tháinig an nuacht amach gur tháinig nach mór 50 míle duine chuid Inis an deireadh seachtain roimhe I gcóir An Fleadh Nua agus chaith siad nach mór 4 milliúin punt. I 1989 bhí meas ar 16 míle duine chun a bheith ag an o briens bridge village agus aonach contae a raibh ar siúil gach bliain. Sin Sonique le It Feels So Good – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2000 Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1973 chuaigh Paul McCartney chuig uimhir a haon I Meiriceá lena albam Red Rose Speedway agus fuair sé uimhir a haon lena hamhrán My Love agus d'fhan sé ann ar feadh ceithre seachtaine. I 1984 fuair Wham! A chéad uimhir a haon sa Bhreatain lena amhrán Wake Me Up Before You Go Go. Scríobh George Michael an t-amhrán agus bhí sé páirteach den bhanna cheoil. An inspioráid don amhrán ná nuair a scríobh Andrew Ridgeley nóta dá thuismitheoirí ag rá 'wake me up before you go' agus scríobh sé 'up' dhá uair agus mar sin scríobh sé an teideal 'wake me up before you go go'. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Wentworth Miller sa Bhreatain I 1972 agus rugadh aisteoir Ethan Slater I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1992 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sé. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 2nd of June, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1978: health minister Charles Haughey had launched a unique scheme to help young people in cities who may have been at risk of becoming delinquents. 2000: the norths power sharing ministers were under attack last night from extremists on both sides. 1978: close on 50,000 people came to ennis on the previous weekend for Fleadh Nua '78 and spent an estimated £3/4 million. 1989: an estimated 16,000 people were expected to attend an annual o briens bridge village and county fair. That was Sonique with It Feels So Good – the biggest song on this day in 2000 Onto music news on this day In 1973 Paul McCartney had both the No.1 positions on the US charts when 'Red Rose Speedway', went to the top of the album chart and 'My Love', started a four week run as the No.1 single. 1984 Wham! had their first UK No.1 with 'Wake Me Up Before You Go Go.' Written and produced by George Michael, one half of the duo. Inspiration for the song was a scribbled note left by his Wham! partner Andrew Ridgeley for Andrew's parents, originally intended to read "wake me up before you go" but with "up" accidentally written twice, so Ridgeley wrote "go" twice on purpose. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actor Wentworth Miller was born in the UK in 1972 and actor Ethan Slater was born in America on this day in 1992 and this is some of the stuff he has done. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

It's being argued a south Clare village undergoing "major changes" is in need of a playground. Ardnacrusha Fianna Fáil Councillor Rachel Hartigan is calling for plans to be developed for a playground in Clonlara. As of Census 2022, the village has a population of 724, with its average age of 33.7 being the fourth-lowest in the county. Councillor Hartigan says there's a huge appetite for such an amenity in the area.

A long-awaited stretch of footpath in one of Clare's tourism capitals is expected to be in place by the end of the year. West Clare Municipal District has this week confirmed that works to provide a "new and improved" pedestrian link between Fisher Street and Doolin Pier will recommence in the coming weeks. Funding has been secured for the footpath which will run from the bottom of Fisher Street to the pier car park and the installation of street lighting will also be included in the works. Lisdoonvarna Fine Gael Councillor Joe Garrihy says he's been pushing for it for a long time.

Éanna Rouine has been remembered as a man with endless enthusiasm that couldn't be contained. The Lahinch student passed away on Tuesday at St James Hospital in Dublin at just 20 years of age. His funeral was celebrated today at the at the Church of the Immaculate Conception Lahinch. Éanna was a multi-talented sportsman, having lined out for Ennistymon, UL and Clare throughout a glittering career. He was also an accomplished musician and a beach lifeguard for Clare County Council. His brother Dara says his many accomplishments are a testament to the fullness of his life.