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The Irish Government paid almost €1 million over a four-year period to provide security to US military forces at Shannon Airport. Responding to a parliamentary question from Sinn Féin, Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris has admitted the costs of Aid to the Civil Power, or ATCP duties at Shannon Airport, came to over €965,000 between 2018 and 2021. It's understood the costs for these services from 2022 onwards are still being collated and will be released at a later date. Shannonwatch founder Edward Horgan believes the overall costs associated with the US military's use of the facility over the last number of decades are much higher.

Funding is being sought by any means necessary to order to combat a "treacherous walk to school" in Ennis. It follows concerns raised by the Principal of Holy Family National School for children walking from the Ballaghboy Halting Site on the Quin Road. There's no cycle lane, hard shoulder or footpath for a 550m stretch between the halting site and Johnno's Bar, and the cost of installing the latter is estimated to be €350,000 , but Clare County Council says funding isn't currently available. Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor Clare Colleran-Molloy says a solution is needed before there's a fatality.

On this week's Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn visits Shannon Airport where Limerick man Mike Kelly proudly displays just a fraction of his massive model airplane collection. The largest of its kind in the world, it has been meticulously amassed over many years and offers a captivating journey through the evolution of aviation.

A "whole-of-government" approach is being demanded to facilitate the construction of homes in parts of Clare with little residential zoned land. It follows the publication of the Government's 'Delivering Homes, Building Communities' housing plan which aims to build 300,000 new homes nationwide by 2030. As part of the strategy, 90,000 starter homes as promises, with these to be delivered through the provision of zoned and serviced land. Speaking in the Seanad, Ennistymon Senator Martin Conway plenty of areas here have the infrastructure for more homes but are held back by zoning restrictions.

Councillors in the Shannon Municipal District have received no increase in funding for discretionary projects in 2026. It comes as the Shannon MD's General Municipal Allocation has been confirmed as €343,000 for the coming year, meaning each elected representative will have €49,000 to distribute to local causes of their choice. Concerns have been raised, however, that larger residential areas in the region such as Westbury and Shannon Banks are not receiving adequate funding under the tidy towns scheme as they're not classed as villages. Shannon Banks Sinn Féin Councillor James Ryan says this can eat into GMA allowances unnecessarily.

Google Maps is facing calls to physically map defibrillator locations in Clare. There are over 9,000 Automated External Defibrillators in Ireland, but even the National Ambulance Service acknowledges that many are never used as there wherabouts are unkown. Accessible data bases are available for the NAS and HSE paramedics, but no list exists for the general public. Newmarktet-On-Fergus Fianna Fáil Councillor David Griffin believes there would serious benefits in doing so.

Fr Gerry Kenny presents this Sunday's Beyond Belief for 16th November 2025. He talks to David O'Hare from Trocaire abour their work and their Christmas appeal. He also talks to Denis Carty from the Clare branch of the Society of St Vincent De Paul about their work.

Stephen Fletcher leads our Sunday Prayer for this Sunday 16th November 2025 the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time and the 2nd Before Advent.

It's feared there could be copycat judicial reviews unless the Clareabbey Wastewater Treatment Plant is urgently upgraded. It comes as the Friends of the Irish Environment is attempting to take a High Court Action to prevent the new Banner Plaza from getting a public sewerage connection, with the Clareabbey Plant is currently operating above capacity. It's sparked concerns for future housing developments in the area and for the future of the new Lidl store due to open on the Clare Road. Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Daly says Uisce Éireann must get their act together.

Clare's Aontú rep is urging the Irish Vintners Association to lend its support to a sexual harassment safety initiative. The Ask for Angela campaign acts as a codeword to help victims of sexual harassment and assault safely seek assistance in public venues. As the festive period rolls around, a higher volume of people will take to pubs and clubs for Christmas parties. Kilmurry McMahon native, June Dillon, says awareness of the campaign can be raised in a number of subtle ways.

Coming up on the show: We will be looking ahead to a huge weekend for Clare club hurling with O'Callaghan's Mills and Eire Óg hoping to reach Munster finals. Three Clare teams are looking to advance to the next stage of the Munster Junior Cup, and we will wrap up the weeks Greyhound Racing too.

Clare FM's Derrick Lynch was on Friday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey to look ahead to a busy weekend of GAA fixtures. Games Previewed: Munster Club SHC Semi-Final: Éire Óg v Loughmore-Castleiney (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, 1:15pm) Munster Club IHC Semi-Final: Tallow (Waterford) v O'Callaghan's Mills (Sunday, Mallow, 1:15pm) Clare U21 A Football Championship Munster Junior Cup

Common Knowledge hosts Crónán on Friday, 14 November. The intimate evening celebrates tradition, heritage, and the natural world, with beautiful soundscapes and a shared finale on the dancefloor. Then on Sunday, 16 November, the Land & Lore Festive Feast offers a farm-to-fork dinner by chef Andy O'Halloran. To chat more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Aoife Hammond, of Common Knowledge. Photo (c) Common Knowledge

Permanent memorials are set to be erected at four unmarked graves in Ennis. The burial plots in the St Brigid's section of Drumcliffe Cemetery are denoted with wooden crosses, but now Irish Natural Stone in Tubber have been tasked with putting memorials in place. It's understood all of the deceased which include three men and one woman were recovered from the sea in the last decade and to date there remains have never been identified despite extensive efforts. Mayor of Ennis Mary Howard says it's an important action to take.

Here is 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 across the county, exploring how these iconic figures shaped their musical journeys and contributed to Clare's unique cultural heritage. Throughout the series, the timeless sounds of these greats are brought vividly to life, weaving their legacy into the very fabric of Clare's musical identity. Listeners will enjoy a rich and heartfelt journey through the melodies, stories, and traditions that define our county's proud musical history. In the latest episode of Traditional Greats, Therese pays tribute to Peadar O'Loughlin, with the help of Geraldine Cotter.

Brendan Fanning has been involved in rugby all of his life as a player, coach and journalist. Brendan is an accomplished journalist and author on all matters rugby-related, having been reporting on the game since the mid-1980s. He has written a new book on Irish rugby: from where it's been, where it's at, and, with the 2027 World Cup getting ever closer, where it's going. The book is called Touching Distance: Irish Rugby's Battle with Great Expectations. He joined Alan Morrissey on Friday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Bookstation

Parents across the MidWest have breathed a long awaited sigh of relief as a new respite centre for the region officially opened this week. Children and Disabilities Minister Norma Foley cut the ribbon at Hazeldine in Barefield, which will employ 24 people and provide 1,400 nights of respite care per year. The state of-the-art facility contains two sensory gardens, a sensory room, playroom, four bedrooms, en suite accessible bathrooms, a play area and a self-contained living apartment. Clare FM's Daragh Dolan was in attendance for the opening and began by speaking to Parents Leanne Tracey and firstly Janet Sheehy. Photo (c) Clare FM

The Government's published its latest action plan for housing called ‘Delivering Homes, Building Communities'. It aims to deliver 300 thousand homes by 2030, which includes 72 thousand social homes and 90 thousand starter homes. To get the sectoral perspectives, Alan Morrissey was joined by CEO of Midwest Simon, Niall Garvey and Managing Director of Sherry Fitzgerald McMahon, Diarmuid McMahon. Photo (c) Studio-Pure from Getty Images Pro via Canva

The Government has published its latest action plan for housing called ‘Delivering Homes, Building Communities'. It aims to deliver 300,000 homes by 2030, which includes 72,000 social homes and 90,000 starter homes. As part of the plan, €24 billion will be invested in key transport programmes, €12 billion will be allocated for the water sector and three billion for energy projects. The Government also aims to bring 20,000 derelict homes back into use via the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant. Alan Morrissey spoke to Shannon Sinn Féin TD Donna McGettigan and Meelick Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe to get their reaction to the latest action plan. Photo (c) Brian A Jackson via Canva

Three members of the Clare branch of the Irish Red Cross recently undertook a parachute jump. The jump was one of the many fundraising activities the branch organizes to help them continue their vital work. Alan Morrissey spoke with James Lafferty, the Honorary Treasurer of the Clare branch of the Irish Red Cross about his jump. Photo (c) Helen Nagle

A Clare mother of a child with multiple intellectual disabilities says she can finally get a nights sleep following the opening a new respite centre. Children and Disabilties Minister Norma Foley travelled to Clare today to officially open Enable Ireland's Hazeldine facility in Barefield The moment Minister Foley officially cut the ribbon at Hazeldine, the centre located on the outskirts of Ennis, will provide 1,400 nights of respite care to families across Clare, Limerick and North Tipperary every year. The facility itself a state of the art former B&B, which contains two sensory gardens, a sensory room, a self contained living apartment, three bedrooms and multiple accessible ensuite bathrooms. For the families at the heart of Enable Ireland's support services in Clare, today is a momentous occasion. Leanne Tracey's son Max has been using Hazeldine for the last three months. An Ennis mother meanwhile says the new centre will finally enable her to get at least one night's sleep a week. Janet Sheehy is a single parent caring for her eighteen year old son Conor who has autism and ADHD. Janet says it's a vital relief for her family. Between January and June, just 11% of children in Clare that required an initial assessment of needs were assessed in the HSE's targeted timeframe of six months. Minister Norma Foley says there's a lot more work to be done in Clare and it will be.

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 across the county, exploring how these iconic figures shaped their musical journeys and contributed to Clare's unique cultural heritage. Throughout the series, the timeless sounds of these greats are brought vividly to life, weaving their legacy into the very fabric of Clare's musical identity. Listeners will enjoy a rich and heartfelt journey through the melodies, stories, and traditions that define our county's proud musical history. In the latest episode of Traditional Greats, Therese pays tribute to Paddy Canny, with the help of Eimear Coughlan.

Clare County Council has requested an independent safety review of two "notorious" junctions on the M18. It comes amid a heightened focus on the Clare stretch of the motorway following a spate of recent collisions. Much of the focus of late has been closer to the south of the county, with five collisions last month occurring between Cratloe and Dromoland. But two junctions further up have consistently been the scene of near misses and road crashes and have prompted the council to call for an independent review. These are the slip roads and exits respectively at Junction 13 Tulla and Junction 14 Barefield, with multiple motorists raising concerns that the stopping distance is too short for exiting and when attempting to merge. Ennis Councillor Antoinette Baker Bashua says it's particularly dangerous for tourists and day visitors. Another elected representative meanwhile believes average speed camers are needed on the N18 specifically to garauntee safe driver behaviour. Cratloe Councillor Pat O'Gorman says local homeowners feel their taking their lives into their own hands every day.

Ennis Players will celebrate a significant milestone later this month. The drama group will bring the 40th edition of their annual Supper Theatre to the Old Ground Hotel in Ennis. The run of performances, which will include three productions, will take place from the 24th – 28th of November. On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined in-studio by PRO, Sinéad Clancy along with the performers from the One-Act play ‘The Dandy Dolls', Bernie Harten & Joe Varden.

With the flick of a switch on the 22nd of July 1929, Ireland was changed forever. When President W.T. Cosgrave turned on power at Ardnacrusha Hydroelectric Station, it kickstarted an exciting era for the new state. Inside the heart of Ireland's industrial revolution lies a story of extraordinary human achievement. A new book, entitled "Powerful People", unveils the remarkable lives of those who built, operated, and sustained the Ardnacrusha power station. For more on this, author Dan Danaher joined Alan Morrisey in-studio.

116 Clare men face a prostate cancer diagnosis each year, according to National Cancer Registry of Ireland - and half of those who undergo prostate cancer treatment will go on to experience urinary incontinence (UI). These figures form the backdrop to the launch of ‘Dispose with Dignity', a new campaign from hygiene services company PHS Group, supported by the Irish Cancer Society and the Irish Men's Sheds Association. The initiative aims to break the stigma surrounding male incontinence and improve access to hygiene facilities, such as sanitary bins and vending products, in men's public toilets nationwide. New research released as part of the campaign reveals that a lack of suitable toilet facilities and low awareness about male urinary incontinence (UI) are having a serious impact on men's mental health and daily lives. John Wall, healthcare campaigner who's living with Stage 4 Metastatic Prostrate Cancer spoke with Alan Morrissey on Thursday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) pixelshot via Canva.com

On this week's episode of Clare Women In Business, Pat Flynn chats with Niamh McCoy owner of The Barn Boutique a new business based near Crusheen in Co Clare. Clare Women in Business is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.

Haemochromatosis, also known as 'iron overload' is a genetic disorder which can cause the body to absorb too much iron. Ireland has the highest number of cases in the world, with an estimated 20,000 people undiagnosed according to the Haemochromatosis Association of Ireland. Clare FM's Daragh Leamy spoke with Clare native, Caoimhe Guinnane. Photo (c) Haemochromatosis Association Of Ireland Facebook

Airbnb has announced eleven new recipients of the Rural Tourism Fund, an initiative aimed at boosting community-led tourism across rural Ireland. The fund provides grants of between €1,000 to €15,000 to support local projects, with this year's winners including The Doonbeg International Jazz Festival, Sli Ború, and Spanish Point Cycling Tours in Co. Clare. Open to community groups, small businesses, social enterprises, and cultural organisations, the Rural Tourism Fund celebrates the people and projects that make rural Ireland unique, helping them share creativity, culture and landscapes with the world. On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Kevin Moroney of Spanish Point Cycling for more on this. Image (c) Kevin Moroney via LinkedIn

Kevin Dundon is coming to Clare! The celebrity chef will bring his kitchen magic, in preparation for the Christmas season, to Glór in Ennis on the 19th of November. An Evening of Festive Food and Fashion with Kevin Dundon and Fashion by Pamela Scott is being hosted by the Ray of Sunshine Foundation, with our own Colum McGrath as M.C. for the evening. The Ray of Sunshine Foundation is a charity based in Co. Clare who carry out building of schools in the poorest areas of Mombasa, Kenya. Alan Morrissey was joined by one the directors of Ray of Sunshine, Olive Halpin and Celebrity Chef, Kevin Dundon. Image (c) Ray of Sunshine Foundation

Clare County Council is calling for a targeted housing & rehousing strategy that caters to elderly people, particularly those living alone in isolated rural areas. The call follows a motion submitted by councillors Joe Garrihy, Tony Mulcahy and John Crowe at this month's meeting of the local authority. Their motion asked that the Council “resolves to prioritise the development of housing solutions for the aging population in County Clare, with a specific focus on those living alone in isolated rural areas.” This comes ahead of the Government's new housing plan, ‘Delivering Homes, Building Communities,' which will be officially launched this morning, Thursday 13th of November. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Sixmilebridge Fine Gael Councillor & Social SPC Chair John Crowe and Shannon Fine Gael Councillor Tony Mulcahy. Photo (c) Studio-Pure from Getty Images Pro via Canva

Calls have been made for average speed cameras on the Clare M18/N18. It comes as Transport Infrastructure Ireland is currently reviewing a spate of road traffic collisions along the route. Fixed speed cameras are currently in place at nine locations in Ireland including , Limerick, Galway,Tipperary, Cork Mayo, Donegal, Waterford, Carlow and Dublin. Cratloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat O'Gorman believes it's the only way to ensure motorists slow down.

A Clare TD claims the three options put forward by HIQA as part of their review into emergency healthcare into the region should be implemented gradually. It follows the request put forward by 14 Midwest Oireachtas members to meet with Health Minister Jennifer Carroll McNeill to discuss the options put forward by HIQA. The health watchdog's Chief Executive Officer, Angela Fitzgerald, this week stated a new model three must be considered by the Government. Bodyke Fine Gael TD, Joe Cooney, says expanding the UHL site is a good first step, but more measures must follow in due course.

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 across the county, exploring how these iconic figures shaped their musical journeys and contributed to Clare's unique cultural heritage. Throughout the series, the timeless sounds of these greats are brought vividly to life, weaving their legacy into the very fabric of Clare's musical identity. Listeners will enjoy a rich and heartfelt journey through the melodies, stories, and traditions that define our county's proud musical history. In the latest episode of Traditional Greats, Therese pays tribute to Nell Galvin, featuring Joan Hanrahan.

There was a time when DJ Carey didn't need a surname. The Kilkenny hurling legend, famed for his dazzling skill and easy charm, was one of Ireland's most beloved sportsmen. But behind the glory, rumours swirled whispers that would one day reveal a shocking truth. Two decades after his glory days, Carey stands accused of faking cancer to con money from friends and fans who once idolised him. Journalist Eimear Ní Bhraonáin spoke with Alan Morrissey about the rise and fall of former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey. Photo (c) Irish Academic Press

It's claimed specfic policies targeting the rental markey need to be implimented by the Government in order to combat rising monthly rents in Clare. It comes as the latest Daft.ie quarterly report shows the price of newly leasing a three-bed home has risen to more than €1,600 a month, while the average cost of renting a room in Clare has also increased to €609 monthly. Meanwhile, Cabinet has this morning signed off on its new housing plan, which aims to deliver 300,000 homes by 2030 and will also include plans to invest €2.5 billion in the Land Development Agency. Economist at Trinity College Dublin and author of the Daft.ie report Ronan Lyons has been telling Clare FM's Darragh O'Grady that it's unlikely capacity can increase quick enough to deliver on those targets.

Shannon Airport is hailing Ryanair's route and aircraft expansion as a major endorsement of the Clare base. It comes as the budget airline has confirmed it will operate four new routes on Shannon's Summer schedule, namely Madrid, Rome, Warsaw and Poznan, which is a service available from the MidWest for the very first time. Additionally, frequency will be increased on routes to Manchester, Alicante, Barcelona-Reus, Malta and Lanzarote. Shannon Airport Director Niall Kearns has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that both multinational businesses and passengers had expressed demand for more connectivity.

As RSV season peaks, parents are being warned to watch for early symptoms of the virus. According to the HSE, RSV symptoms often begin with what appears to be a common cold. RSV infects most children by age two and is a leading cause of respiratory infections in infants. To find out what signs to look out for, Alan Morrissey was joined Máire Finn, GP at Ennis Centric Health on Wednesday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Photo (c) by Kaspars Grinvalds via Canva

Gardaí and the family of Eoin Joy are appealing for information on his whereabouts. Eoin is described as being about five foot ten in height, of medium build, with brown hair and blue eyes. When last seen, he was wearing a beige fleece, mid-blue jeans, and dark trainers with a white stripe. It's believed Eoin may have travelled to County Clare, and both Gardaí and his family are deeply concerned for his well-being. Sally-Ann Barrett spoke to Eoin's sister Dee Dalton on Morning Focus. Anyone with information on Eoin's whereabouts is asked to contact Henry Street Garda Station on (061) 212400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

County Clare has celebrated a fourth year in a row of success at the annual IPB Pride of Place Awards, held on November 7th at the Strand Hotel in Limerick. Obair Newmarket-on-Fergus beat off competition from across the island of Ireland to be named joint winner of the Creative Community category in recognition of its leadership in local development and promotion of social inclusion, education, and environmental sustainability. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined in studio by Kathy Coleman, Pride of Place Coordinator at Clare County Council and Eimear Murphy, Service Coordinator at Obair Newmarket-on-Fergus.

The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) is urging Government to introduce an emergency winter payment for people with disabilities, following deep disappointment that Budget 2026 once again failed to deliver a permanent Cost of Disability Payment. Without targeted support this winter, thousands of people with disabilities will face increased hardship, isolation, and impossible choices between heating and eating. To discuss this in detail, Alan Morrissey was joined by Anne-Marie Flanagan, Clare Disability Rights Activist with Clare Leader Forum and Niamh O'Callaghan, a Shannon resident disabled due to a car crash and now bearing the costs of rehab. Image (c) Irish Wheelchair Association

A €424,000 paint scheme has been announced for businesses affected by Public Realm Works in Ennis. With the €11.5m street scape enhancement of the town to conclude imminently after over 2 years of traffic and mobility disruption, the paint grant will aim to subsidise shopfront design and makeovers for local retailers. 406 businesses in the town are understood to be eligible and can receive up to €1,000 in funding. Ennis Municipal District Senior Engineer Paddy Tiernan believes it will bring major benefits.

Clare blood donors are being urged to make a life saving donation as Ireland's universal blood supply is eight days below the desired rate. The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is holding blood donation clinics today and tomorrow in Kilrush Community School from 5pm until 8:20pm both days. Supplies of O Negative blood are being sought, with just over two days of stock remaining nationwide, however donations of all blood types will be accepted. Broadford-based Irish Blood Transfusion Service Donor Recruitment Executive Alex O'Connor, says ideally hospitals would want 10 days supply of each blood type.

The newly inaugurated Uachtaráin na hÉireann could be making a visit to Clare very soon. It comes as plans to host a civic reception for President Catherine Connolly have already been set in motion. Catherine Connolly has officially received her seal of office this lunchtime and is now forever more in the history books as the tenth President of Ireland and the third female to hold the position. At her inauguration ceremony at Dublin Castle, President Connolly read the Declaration As Gaeilge, after prayers and reflections were offered by 11 groups, including the Catholic Church, Church of Ireland, Presbyterians and both the Jewish and Islamic communities. Speaking at the event, Connolly says she will be a President for all. Closer to home, Clare County Council has formally congratulated the newest permanent resident of Áras An Uachtaráin and will send an official letter in due course, but one elected representative is wishing to go a step further. Clarecastle Sinn Féin Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle has written to the council requesting the county's highest honour, a civic reception be bestowed on Catherine Connolly. He believes it's fitting given her links to Clare.

Clare's County Dog Warden claims extra vigilance is required to combat bird flu, given the high numbers of foreign birds migrating to Ireland for the winter. It follows the confirmation of another case amongst a turkey flock in Clontibret in Co.Monaghan, despite a nationwide Poultry Housing Order came into effect yesterday morning. Over 50 different species of wild birds are expected to arrive in the country as part of winter migration patterns. County Dog Warden, Frankie Coote believes, however, the spread of the influenza has the potential to be stopped before it gets out of hand.

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 across the county, exploring how these iconic figures shaped their musical journeys and contributed to Clare's unique cultural heritage. Throughout the series, the timeless sounds of these greats are brought vividly to life, weaving their legacy into the very fabric of Clare's musical identity. Listeners will enjoy a rich and heartfelt journey through the melodies, stories, and traditions that define our county's proud musical history. In the latest episode of Traditional Greats, Therese pays tribute to Michael Mahony, with the help of Joe O'Connor.

Fergal O'Keeffe, Creator, Travel Tales with Fergal Podcast and Ennis native was back on Tuesday's Morning Focus with Sally-Ann Barrett to chat to us on unusual places to stay in Ireland such as Trinity College, Ballygarry Estate and many more. Photo (c) Travel Tales With Fergal

Ger O'Donnell, hailed as one of Ireland's finest folk singers and multi-instrumentalists, will be bringing his talents to Lahinch later this week. The Cratloe man will play in Kenny's Bar in Lahinch on Thursday the 13th November. He spoke with Sally-Ann Barrett and performed his new song 'Prove A Man'. Photo (c) Kenny's Bar Facebook

Mary Crawford has been elected as the first female Chair of Fianna Fáil's Clare branch The Inagh woman's appointment comes amid rising frustration over Micheal Martin's leadership of Fianna Fáil, in the wake of the Presidential election... Mary was live in-studio with presenter Sally-Ann Barrett on Tuesday's Morning Focus.

What is the impact of organ donation and how can that message be transmitted to the wider public? That's just one of the questions facing healthcare professionals, donor families, and transplant recipients who recently gathered for the 2025 National Organ Donation Conference in Galway. The theme for the conference was “Conversations That Matter”. At the event John Burns, the former Deputy Principal of Rice College gave a talk on donor family experience. His younger brother benefitted from two liver transplants, while his older brother was an organ donor. John joined Sally-Ann Barrett on Tuesday's Morning Focus to share more on this.

A pop-up shop aimed at supporting sustainability will come to Miltown Malbay this coming weekend. The event will take place at Miltown Malbay Community Centre on Saturday, the 15th of November from 10am-5pm, and will feature over 32 stands selling pre-loved Womens, Mens and Childrens clothes and accessories. For more on this, Sally-Ann Barrett was spoke with two of the organisers, Fiona Whyte and Emer McCarthy.