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On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Denise O'Brien, a Clare-based business consultant, who's just won back-to-back Network Ireland awards — Solo Businesswoman of the Year and Networker of the Year. From leaving college at 18 to becoming a single mum at 24, Denise has built a thriving business through the power of networking. Now, she's heading to the national finals in Killarney, and possibly laying the groundwork for a new Clare branch of Network Ireland.

It's claimed Clare's students, young families and children in poverty will feel all the adverse consequences of incoming rent controls. Opposition parties will hold a protest outside the Dáil at 6pm this evening to coincide with a Sinn Féin private members bill calling for emergency action to alleviate the housing crisis and increased investment in social housing. The Government is expected to bring legislation before Cabinet this week that will make the entire country a rent pressure zone, along with restrictions on no fault evictions and a six year security of tenancy. Clare Sinn Féin TD Donna McGettigan has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that the plans are skewed to favour landlords.

Clare-based Anna Marie Kiernan, Advanced Nurse Practitioner at Croom Orthopaedic Hospital Pain Excellence Centre (HSE Mid-West), received the Best Use of Innovative Technology Award at the HSE Spark Summit in Dublin. Her project, ‘Patch Me If You Can/Virtually Pain Free', was one of 12 innovative healthcare solutions recognised for tackling key challenges in patient care. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Anna Marie Kiernan. PHOTO CREDIT: HSE

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tatjana Simakova to discuss the real struggles of parenting teens today, from emotional shutdowns to screen-time battles and why so many parents feel lost and alone. Tatjana is a psychotherapist and art therapist based in Ennis, who has spent over 12 years supporting teenagers and their families through emotional and behavioural challenges. She's also launching Salvus parenTEENg, a new national support space for parents, and she's offering our listeners early access.

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Deborah Hickie, Kilkee-based retained firefighter. Deborah is leading a powerful national campaign to recruit retained firefighters across Ireland. Since last September, over 560 new recruits have joined the ranks — but many stations still need more hands on deck. Deborah is here to share what life on the front line is really like, why community-based firefighting matters, and how you — or someone you know — could step up and serve. PHOTO CREDIT: Emergency Services/Search and Rescue - Clare via X

As the Irish government considers the introduction of a scrappage scheme aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), industry voices and EV advocates are weighing in on its potential impact. With EV searches on Carzone up 16% year-on-year and consumer interest continuing to rise, the momentum for a greener transport future is clear. However, challenges around affordability, charging infrastructure, and vehicle range persist. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by John Casey of Clare EV Owners Club.

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Aoibhín Stapleton, Youth Information Worker with Clare Youth Service, to talk about a vibrant and meaningful event happening this week in Glór. The event in question is the official launch of the Youth Banner Showcase and LGBTQ+ Portrait Exhibition. Titled ‘A Celebration of Identity & Pride in Clare', the event features powerful artwork and stories from young people across the county, highlighting unity, expression, and pride. PHOTO CREDIT: Clare Youth via Facebook

This weekend, Tim Smyth Park in Ennis will be filled with hope, music, and community spirit for Relay for Life Clare, a 24-hour event from 2pm Saturday, June 21st to 2pm Sunday. It's all about walking together to fight cancer, honour survivors, and remember loved ones. With live music, family fun, and the moving Candle of Hope ceremony at dusk, it promises to be a powerful and uplifting gathering. And yes, Clare FM will be there live on Saturday! To find out more Alan Morrissey was joined by Relay For Life Clare Committee Member, Olive Walsh and Cancer Survivor & Relay For Life Clare Committee Member, Lorraine White.

There are concerns among the undocumented Irish in America that they could end up in Guantanamo Bay. That's despite the Trump administration denying its planning to send illegal immigrants to the US run prison in Cuba. The Department of Foreign Affairs also says it understands there are no plans to do this. An immigration lawyer told the Irish Examiner there's uncertainty within Irish communities in the US and they're nervous about travelling home to Ireland for holidays. To discuss this situation further, Clare FM's Peter O'Connell spoke with New York-based immigration lawyer Lorcan Shannon earlier.

A new report says the MidWest will need another emergency department and 600 more acute hospital beds by 2040 to meet the demands of the growing population. It comes as The Friends of Ennis Hospital has published its latest research document covering hospital bed capacity projects for the next fifteen years. The group has recommended that a new hospital is built on a new campus and has also poured cold water on HSE plans to build a second 96 bed block at University Hospital Limerick, citing planning obstacles. Chairperson Angela Coll believes a Clare facility is the only viable solution.

Volunteers are urgently being sought to train the next generation of Clare's open water lifesavers. The Clare branch of Water Safety Ireland is currently seeking instructors and swim teachers to provide lessons across Miltown Malbay, Mountshannon, Doonbeg, Cappa, Ballyvaughan, Kilkee, Labasheeda, Flagmount and Carrigaholt. Open water safety classes in Clare are among the longest running in Ireland, with the tradition now in its 80th year. Clarecastle based Chair of Water Safety Ireland Claire McGrath says it's vital new personnel are trained to keep our recreational water hotspots safe.

Clare's Brian McNamara says Louth's greater ability to punish mistakes was the difference between the sides in their crucial knockout tie in the All Ireland Football Championship. The Leinster Champions inflicted a third defeat of the Sam Maguire series on Peter Keane's side, leaving them bottom of Group 3 and eliminated from the championship. Clare trailed by eight points at the break, before goals from Aaron Griffin and Rory McMahon helped bring the deficit to as little as two in the closing stages. The Cooraclare clubman says at the very least, they were focused on delivering a good performance to round off the year.

The manager of the Clare Ladies footballers says the fast start they got against Wexford was crucial in securing victory in their All Ireland Intermediate Championship Clare secured top spot in Group 4 with a two point victory in Chadwicks Wexford Park, with Lauren Conway's goal inside the opening ten minutes proving the difference. The reward for doing so is a home quarter final in the next round, where The Banner will face Monaghan on Sunday June 29th. Boss Graham Shine says the younger members of his side took to occasion seamlessly.

Relive Clare FM's second half commentary and reaction to Clare's narrow defeat to Louth in the All Ireland Senior Football Championship with Derrick Lynch and Joe Garry

Newly approved plans for a wastewater treatment plan in West Clare are expected to be challenged in the High Court. It comes as Uisce Éireann has been given the green light to build a new sewerage plant, along with foul pumping station on a site just 620m away from Kilkee Cliff Walk. An Bord Pleanála granted permission for the project last week, following a successful appeal from Uisce Eireann which maintains the plant is essential to end the discharge of raw sewerage into Intrinsic Bay. Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal District Rita McInerney has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan it's likely to spark a judicial review.

It's hoped many Clare families will finally be on the road to getting closure as preparatory works for exhumations at the the site of the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam begin today. 796 babies and children died at the home between 1925 and 1961, the equivalent of one child every fortnight. It's expected the excavations will take up to two years or longer to complete. PRO of the Tuam Mother and Baby Home Alliance Breeda Murphy says he suffering of mothers and babies in Clare cannot be forgotten.

The Government is being urged to expedite water repair works in West Clare as local communities are said to be "up in arms". Uisce Eireann is today commencing upgrade works on an 800 metre section of mains on the R483 at Alva, Creegh, which will aim to prevent future leaks and bursts. The utility is also on track to complete 6km of mains replacement in Miltown Malbay by the end of this month, but renewed calls have been made for a new line to serve Doolough to Kilrush. Creegh Independent Councillor Dinny Gould says persistent outages will continue if its not dealt with.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 16ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1978 tháinig sé amach gur chaith daoine sa tír níos mó ná 520 milliún punt ar alcól agus tobac I rith 1976 agus d'ardaigh sé nach mór 87 milliún punt ón bhliain roimhe. I 2000 ní raibh an rialtas ag sheachaint beart níos mó chun na tithe a dhéanamh níos inacmhainne mura n-oibríonn an phacáiste nua. I 1989 bhí daoine ag súil leis an vótáil chun a bheith cóngarach chuig 75%. I 2000 labhair na h-altraí san ospidéal in Inis amach I gcoinne na plean chun aon síciatrach ardslándála a thógáil I Spanish Point. Sin John Travolta agus Olivia Newton John le You're The One That I Want – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1978 Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1972 tháinig David Bowie amach lena 5ú halbam The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars – an coincheap den albam ná chun scéal a rá d'eachtrán darbh ainm Ziggy Stardust. Chuaigh an t-albam chuig uimhir a 5 sa Bhreatain agus uimhir 75 I Meiriceá agus tháinig sé amach go raibh sé an t-albam ab fhearr riamh. I 2002 46 bhliain tar éis a chéad amhrán, chuaigh Elvis Presley chuig uimhir a haon sa Bhreatain lena amhrán Little Less Conversation. Tar éis é sin bhí 18 uimhir a haon aige. Agus chomh maith bhí sé an t-amhránaí a raibh sna cairteacha den chuid is mó I rith 44 bhliain. A chéad uimhir a haon a bhí aige ná All Shook Up I 1957. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Jurgen Klopp sa Ghearmáin I 1967 agus rugadh amhránaí John Newman sa Bhreatain ar an lá seo I 1990 agus seo chud 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 16th of June, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1978: irish people spent a record of £520m on alchol and tobacco during 1976 which waas an increase of almost £87m. 2000: the government were not shrinking from further action to make houses more affordable if the sweeping package unveiled does not work. 1989: It was expected that there would be a poll close to seventy five percent. 2000: Nurses in our lady hospital in ennis spoke out against plans to develop a high security psychiatric unit at spanish point. That was John Travolta and Olivia Newton John with You're The One That I Want – the biggest song on this day in 1978 Onto music news on this day In 1972 David Bowie released his fifth studio album The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars a concept album telling the story of a fictional bisexual alien rock star named Ziggy Stardust. The album which reached No.5 in the UK and No. 75 in the US has been consistently considered one of the greatest albums of all time. 2002 46 years after his first hit, Elvis Presley started a four week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'A Little Less Conversation', (Elvis vs. JXL), giving Elvis a total of 18 UK No.1 singles, the most by any artist in chart history. This also set a new record for the longest span of No.1 hits with 44 years, 11 months and 9 days. His first UK No.1 single was 'All Shook Up' in 1957. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – soccer coach Jurgen Klopp was born in Germany in 1967 and singer John Newman was born in the UK on this day in 1990 and this is one of his songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

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To review the sporting fixtures, Peter O'Connell was joined on Monday's Morning Focus by Clare FM Commentators Syl O'Connor and Joe Garry. Games Reviewed: All-Ireland Senior Football Championship - Group 3: Clare v Louth (Sunday, Laois Hire O'Moore Park, Portlaoise) All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship, Semi-Final: Clare v Cork (Sunday, FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles)

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

It is time to welcome Seanchaí Corner back to Morning Focus. Seanchaí Corner is where the renowned author, storyteller, lecturer, and broadcaster, Eddie Lenihan regales us with a memorable story from his extensive collection of old Irish tales and fables. For our latest episode of Seanchaí Corner, Eddie tells us about the strange tale of the Mass Stones.

On Monday's Morning Focus Peter O'Connell was joined by Dr Anne Casey, author & poet from Miltown Malbay. Dr Anne Casey is launching her latest book in Ennistymon later this month, the 21st of June. Originally from Miltown Malbay, Anne is a Sydney-based, internationally award-winning poet, writer and author of five poetry collections. Anne has worked for 30 years as a journalist, magazine editor, media communications director and legal author, holding senior positions in government and the private sector. Anne's latest book of poetry, called Seang (Hungering), is based on her research into Irish famine children in Australia. PHOTO CREDIT: Dr Anne Casey

This Friday, June 20th, the historic St. James's Church, Knockjames in Tulla will come alive with music and community spirit for a special charity concert. The event promises an evening of heartfelt performances, all in support of Milford Care Centre. To find out more on this Peter O'Connell was joined by Brian Torpey.

Relive all the drama from Clare's epic victory over Cork in the All-Ireland Minor Hurling Semi-Final

Ennis has been restored to one of the top five tidiest towns in Ireland in the latest anti-litter league survey. The county town, now ranked just behind Naas, has regained its ‘Cleaner than European Norms' status, with nine out of ten areas surveyed receiving an A grade — up from five in December. An Taisce praised recent enhancement works on O'Connell and Henry Street, describing the streetscapes as “lovely,” and highlighted major improvement at the Dunnes Stores Car Park, which went from the least tidy area to earning a top grade. To dicuss this further Peter O'Connell was joined by Councillor Mary Howard and Conor Horgan of IBAL. PHOTO CREDIT: (c) IBAL

Clare County Council is being urged to set about acquiring a disused piece of land in Ennis with a view to turning it into a playground or leisure area. Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Daly has identified an overgrown vacant site located behind St Joseph's Hospital in the centre of the Crescent estate. Ennis Municipal District says the site in question isn't in Council ownership but it can "investigate the ownership issue further with a view to legally acquiring" it if there is sufficient interest. Councillor Daly says there's scope for an amenity that would be of great benefit to residents.

Clare minor hurling manager Ger O'Connell says his side showed immense bravery to fend off Cork and reach the All Ireland Final. The Banner exacted revenge for defeat in the group stages, defeating the Munster Champions 0-27 to 1-22 in Thurles to book their place Waterford now await in the decider after they overcame Kilkenny in the other semi final clash on Saturday evening. O'Connell says the players' character and quality was shown in spades in the second half.

Clare boss Peter Keane has honoured the way his side 'died with their boots on' as they exited the All Ireland Senior Football Championship Clare's season was brought to an end by Louth, with the Leinster champions claiming their preliminary quarter spot with a 2-17 to 2-14 win. Having trailed by as many as nine following two quick fire Louth goals, Clare battled back with a pair of their own from Rory McMahon and Aaron Griffin but ultimately never got nearer than three points. Keane says he was proud of the way the team battled to the final whistle.

On this week's Atlantic Tales, we look ahead of this year's staging of the over 400-year-old Spancil Hill Fair. On June 23rd, hundreds of horse sellers, buyers and visitors from all over will descend on the Fair Green in Spancil Hill for the world famous fair immortalised in Michael Considine's poem, which was later put to music.

A Clare TD says alterations must be made to the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant to ensure its effectiveness into the future. Bodyke Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney, has called for an increase in the amount that could be awarded under the grant. Since its inception in 2022, 366 applications have been accepted in Clare with up to €50,000 available for the renovation of a vacant property and up to €70,000 for a derelict building. Speaking at a meeting of the Oireachtas Housing Committee, Deputy Cooney claims rising prices in the construction sector could jeopardise the grant's effectiveness.

Clare County Council has committed to developing a plan to roll out modular wastewater treatment plants to boost housing in unsewered areas. There are currently 50 towns and villages in Clare without a sewerage connection, while plants in Clareabbey, Miltown Malbay, Ennistymon, Kilkee. Kildysart and Kilmihil are all at capacity. Following a proposal passed this week, the local authority has now pledged to engage with the Department of Housing with a view to expediting developer led systems as an interim solution. Lisdoonvarna Fine Gael Councillor Joe Garrihy says it's urgently needed.

The Department of Health has been requested to establish a cancer patient advocate in Clare. Although the HSE does have a Patient Advocacy Liaison Service and a patient advocate role in the MidWest, neither are specifically dedicated for cancer treatment. Renewed calls have been made for a role to be established to ease pressure on cancer charities here and to guide patients through the processes of accessing chemo and radiotherapy. HSE Regional Health Forum West Member Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor Antoinette Baker Bashua says it's not good enough that the service is currently being provided by a charity.

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It's being argued the almost 100 vacant social homes in Clare stand as a "monument to the Government's failures". Figures obtained by Sinn Féin show there are more than 2,656 council houses lying idle nationwide including 776 which have been empty for over a year. Of these, 91 are located in Clare, 18 of which have been unoccupied for more than 18 months. Speaking in the Dáil, Shannon Sinn Féin TD Donna McGettigan says it's more evidence the housing crisis isn't being treated as an emergency.

Optimism has been expressed that the Ennis Town Bus Service will be up-and-running by September. According to the National Transport Authority, the long-awaited service will have seven in 10 Ennis residents living within 400 metres of a bus stop while nine out of 10 being within 800 metres of one. Clare County Council's website states the bus is "scheduled for commencement during the first quarter of 2025". Ennis Fine Gael Councillor Mary Howard says it's very much "in the ether".

Clare O'Malley is an Irish singer-songwriter and actress who has captivated audiences across the world. For years, Clare O'Malley has commanded the spotlight—whether it was starring in major theatrical productions in New York City and Ireland's National Theatre, The Abbey, or appearing in films like Creed. She's taken on iconic theatrical roles, earned critical acclaim from The New York Times for delivering “one of the most astonishing performances,” and even found herself on the world's biggest musical stage—as a backing vocalist for Jedward at Eurovision in Azerbaijan. From centre stage to film sets, from Eurovision to sold-out theatres, Clare O'Malley has spent her career bringing other people's stories to life. Now, she's finally telling her own. With the release of her first two tracks on her Debut EP, New Heights and Little Weirdo, Clare is proving that her artistry goes beyond performance—she's a songwriter with something to say. A Legacy of Creativity - A Family of Storytellers: Clare O'Malley's artistic roots are firmly planted in a family legacy of creativity. Her grandmother, Mary O'Malley, founded the Lyric Theatre in Belfast, a key institution in Northern Ireland's arts scene. Her grandfather, Thomas Kinsella, was a renowned Irish poet whose work has resonated with generations. Surrounded by such a rich legacy, Clare was always destined to pursue her own path in storytelling—first as an actor, and now as a songwriter.

The publication of the HIQA review of emergency capacity in the Midwest has been pushed back to September. The Health Minister has confirmed this week that the health watchdog's report, which will examine the case for a new emergency department in this region, is now expected to be published four months after its initial projected completion date. Jennifer Carroll MacNeill says the revised timeline is "contingent on the completion of the ESRI reports within the expected timeframe" which will include regional capacity projections. Meelick Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons while it's disappointing, there's a "chink of hope" in the rationale behind the postponement.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 13ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1975 chuaigh an costas maireachtála suas agus chuaigh sé thar an dara chéim. I 1997 bhí an rialtas chun faigh le huacht eacnamaíocht a mbeadh chun fás níos tapúla. I 1986 bhí na bóthair timpeall an chontae ag titim as a chéile go háirithe in Iarthar an chontae. I 1997 bhí Fianna Fáil an páirtí is cáiliúla sa chontae ag an am. Sin Hanson le Mmm Bop– an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1997 Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1975 chuaigh John Lennon ar an teilifís don uair dheireanach nuair a bhí sé ar Salute To Sir Lew Grade agus chan sé Slippin And Slidin agus chan sé Imagine chomh maith. Rinne siad taifead ar an léiriú ag Óstán Waldorf Astoria an bhliain sin. I 2003 chan The Arctic Monkeys don chéad uair ag The Grapes I Sheffield sa Bhreatain agus fuair siad 27 punt tar éis an cheolchoirm. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Mary-Kate agus Ashley Olsen I Meiriceá I 1986 agus rugadh aisteoir Chris Evans I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1981 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 13th of June, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1975: the cost of living rise had already out paced the second phase. 1997: the next government were to inherit an economy that was to grow even faster than was predicted. 1986: the clare county roads were falling apart especially in the west of the county. 1997: Fianna Fail were back in the driving seat in clare That was Hanson with Mmm Bop – the biggest song on this day in 1997 Onto music news on this day In 1975 John Lennon made his last ever TV appearance when he appeared on 'Salute To Sir Lew Grade', performing 'Slippin And Slidin', and 'Imagine'. The performance was recorded at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on April 18, 1975. 2003 Arctic Monkeys made their live debut at The Grapes pub in Sheffield, England. They received £27 from ticket sales. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actresses Mary-Kate and Ashely Olsen were born in America in 1986 and actor Chris Evans was born in America on this day in 1981 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.

A Clare primary school has made its own bit of history hosting its second annual regatta today. Scoil Chriost Rí in Clougheligh is taking advantage of it's unique location along the shores of the River Fergus to launch kayaks, pedal boats and more for its third to sixth class pupils. The 'Kayak Le Chéile' event which is assisted by the Burren Adventure Centre and Civil Defence will see the school row all the way to Ballyalla Lake. chairperson of Kayak le Cheile Committee and teacher Emma Kavanagh says its become an extremely positive community event.

To preview the sporting fixtures, Alan Morrissey was joined on Monday's Morning Focus by Clare FM's GAA Commentator Syl O'Connor. Games Previewed: All- Ireland Senior Football Championship – Group 3:  Clare v Louth (Sunday, Laois Hire O'Moore Park, Portlaoise, 2pm)   All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship, Semi-Final:  Clare v Cork (Sunday, FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles, 1pm) 

It is time for the twenty-fourth 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 Kilbaha.

Hit & Hope project is bringing free tennis lessons and equipment to children in refugee camps across Europe and the Middle East. Since 2018, Wesley O'Brien, Coach at Killaloe-Ballina Tennis Club & founder of Hit & Hope travelled to seven countries, using sport to bring hope to kids affected by war. Now, with the help of a signed 2025 Kerry Senior Footballers jersey, he's raising funds to keep the mission going. To find out more, Wesley joined Alan Morrissey on Friday's Morning Focus. Image (c) Wesley O Brien via Facebook

Record numbers of schools have had to seek emergency financial assistance from the Department of Education this year, as they struggle to meet dramatically increased running costs with inadequate funding. That is according to the Catholic Primary School Management Association (CPSMA). The management body says an urgent increase in financial support for primary schools from the State is needed so that they can meet basic running costs. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by the Principal of St Connaire's Primary School in Shannon, Peter Walsh and Assistant Principal of CBS Primary School in Ennis,Colm Davoren. Image (c) Maths Backgrounds Math and School Supplies Flatlay by Sandra Dans from corelens via Canva.

Cat owners in Shannon would do well to listen very carefully to our first conversation on today's show.  That's because it is alleged that a person or persons are poisoning local cats in the Rossbracken area.  According to a post on social media, several local pets and stray cats around have recently fallen ill or died under suspicious circumstances.  To get more on this rather alarming story, Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare Maher, cat owner from Shannon and Clare's daughter, Honey Maher-Shiels. Image (c) Cat Walking Outdoors by pixelshot via Canva.

Three Clare music venues are among the beneficiaries of a €500,000 Government funding pot. The Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O'Donovan, has announced the 33 recipients of the Grassroots Music Venues Support Scheme. Kenny's Bar Lahinch, Pot Duggan's in Ennistymon and the Attic in Doolin will all receive up to €15,000 under the scheme which has been devised to support smaller venues showcasing emerging artists. Kenneth Kenny of Kenny's Bar Lahinch says it's a welcome helping hand at a time when businesses like his are facing additional challenges.

A rapidly growing Clare SME is calling for newly built homes to be included in the solar panel grant scheme. Fitzgerald Electrical and Solar PV Solutions has increased its headcount from 10 employees to over 100 in recent years and was one of four businesses showcased at the annual Ennis Chamber President's Lunch yesterday afternoon, attended by Enterprise Minister Peter Burke. The company has also made four trips to the Aran Islands to date as part of a unique initiative to help locals install photo-voltaic panels at a reduced cost. Sales Manager Enda O'Gorman says recent cuts to the grant also need to be reversed.

The manager of the Clare minor hurlers has commended his sides strength in depth as they prepare for their last four tie in the All Ireland Championship. Clare and Cork will be hoping to secure their place in the decider when they do battle in the semi final in FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles. Both sides are looking to reach the final for the first time since their previous All Ireland success, with Clare's coming in 2023 while Cork claimed the title in 2021. Banner boss Ger O'Connell says the quality throughout the entire panel enabled them to overcome some early season stumbling blocks. Throw in in Thurles on Sunday is at 1pm with commentary on Clare FM with Keatings Bar and Restaurant, Kilbaha, Loop Head.

Clare's success at converting their opportunities for two-pointers has been tipped as the deciding factor for determining their fate in the All Ireland Senior Football Championship Peter Keane's side will be hoping to keep their season alive on Sunday afternoon when they face Louth in Laois Hire O'Moore Park in a winner takes all clash. Clare kicked four first half two-pointers against Monaghan in Clones, while hitting a further two in their game with Down in Round 1. Clare FM analyst Joe Garry says at least 25 points will be needed to secure a preliminary quarter final place. Throw in on Sunday is at 2pm, with commentary on Clare FM with Ennis Home Furniture Quinn road Business Park, Ennis and Jones's Supervalu Milltown

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 12ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1981 bhí na vótálaí mná ón tír na daoine a rinne an difríocht sa toradh den Dáil nua. I 1992 chuaigh an banphrionsa den Bhreatain Bheag amach go poiblí don chéad uair ónar tháinig sí amach le dhá leabhair nua faoina shaol. I 1981 d'aontaigh an rialtas chun 80 míle punt a thabhairt chuig daoine chun ionad pobail nua a thógáil in Inis Díomáin. I 1998 dhiúltaigh an chomhairle plean nua do theach saoire I Lahinch. Sin Smokey Robinson le Being With You – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1981. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1982 bhí Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt agus Gary 'US' Bonds I Central Park I Nua Eabhrac do shlógadh do dí-armáil núicléach agus bhí níos mó ná 450 míle duine ann. I 1999 dúradh gur thug Oasis nach mór 200 míle punt do Gary Glitter do shocrú lasmuigh den chúirt nuair a bhí siad chúisithe ag úsáid liric ó amhrán Gary Glitter 'Hello, hello, it's good to be back.' Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Adriana Lima sa Bhrasaíl I 1981 agus rugadh aisteoir Dave Franco I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1985 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 12th of June, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1981: irelands womens voters were to tilt the balance of power in the next dail. 1992: princess of wales welpt in public yesterday during her first official engagement since the british press furore over two new boks about her private life. 1981: The government agreed to provide £80,000 towards the cost of the new community centre in Ennistymon 1998: the council rejected lahinches holiday home plan. That was Smokey Robinson with Being With You – the biggest song on this day in 1981 Onto music news on this day In 1982 Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt and Gary 'US' Bonds all appeared at a rally for nuclear disarmament in Central Park, New York to over 450,000 fans. 1999 It was reported that Oasis had paid Gary Glitter £200,000 ($340,000) as an out-of-court settlement after being accused of using the Gary Glitter lyric, 'Hello, hello, it's good to be back' in the song 'Hello'. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – model Adriana Lima was born in Brazil in 1981 and actor Dave Franco was born in America on this day in 1985 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.