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Galway County Council has announced details of a new funding scheme for organisations, businesses and communities of Oileáin Árann (The Aran Islands) that are interested in developing projects and initiatives focusing on addressing climate change. €60,000 is being made available through this new pilot Climate Action Fund. Oileáin Árann, consisting of the three islands of Árainn (Inis Mór), Inis Meáin and Inis Oírr, was designated as the Galway County Decarbonisation Zone in the Galway County Council Climate Action Plan 2024-2029. A Decarbonising Zone (DZ) is a chosen area where local authorities and communities work together to reduce the amount of carbon produced by their everyday activities. By looking within the community for ways to live and work more sustainably, these zones can find local solutions to global problems. The main objective of a Decarbonising Zone is to find innovative but achievable ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The fund will support climate action projects in four key theme areas, namely Energy, Travel, Food and Waste, and Local Environmental Action. The fund is now open to applications. Councillor Martina Kinane, Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council, celebrated the launch of this Pilot Fund, which she says, "builds upon the remarkable dedication of the communities of Oileáin Árann in the areas of climate action and sustainability". Welcoming the opening of the funding scheme, Liam Conneally, Chief Executive of Galway County Council noted that, "This new fund will hopefully be the start of financial assistance to help our island communities to reduce the use of carbon in their day to day lives. The Fund should also help to empower the communities of Oileáin Árann, cultivating stronger, more sustainable and resilient islands". He added, "The fund will create learnings that can be shared with communities across the County". Uinsinn Finn, Director of Services at Galway County Council acknowledged the existing commitment and strength of community involvement on the islands, who have established a local Comharchumann Fuinneamh to support their goal of increasing the sustainability of their homes and transport while protecting their unique ecosystem. The closing date for applications to the Oileáin Árann Climate Action Fund is Friday 30th May. Further information is available on https://www.galway.ie/en/services/environment/climate/ or from Rebecca Mooney, Climate Action Officer at climateaction@galwaycoco.ie / 091 509302.

On Monday's Morning Focus, organiser Gerry Kennedy told us what is in store for the Festival of Finn. The popular Festival returns to Corofin from Thursday, the 1st to Monday, the 5th of May. Cumann Staire is Dúchais Chora Finne are involved with two events at the Festival of Finn. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by member of the Mid-Clare Brigade Commemoration Committee, Paul Minihan and Cathaoirleach, Cumann Staire is Dúchais Chora Finne, Declan Kelleher. Photo(C): Photo(C): Visit Corofin and Festival of Finn Facebook page

D'fhógair Aire Stáit na Mara Timmy Dooley le gairid go mbeidh ciste de €15 milliún ar fáil do phobal cois cósta faoin scéim FLAG – sin iad na Fishery Local Action Groups. Labhair Séamus Breathnach faoi le hAoife Ní Chonghaile.

Shannon's elected representatives have vowed to block any future proposals that would decrease staffing and resources at the town's fire station. Clare County Council will submit the 2025 to 2030 Fire and Emergency Operations Plan to councillors for consideration later this year and it's believed this will recommend manning Shannon with 12 personnel rather than 15. This is based on a recent risk assessment, and a petition to prevent such a move has so far gathered over 1,600 signatures. Cathaoirleach of the Shannon Municipal District Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat O'Gorman, says services are already overstretched.

The East Clare Memorial Committee, the county's oldest memorial group, will host its annual Easter Commemorations this Sunday in Tuamgraney and Scariff. This is continuing a tradition that spans over a century of honouring local heroes who fought for Irish freedom. This year, the committee will pay tribute to two remarkable individuals: Martin ‘The Neighbour' McNamara of Kilkishen, a legendary East Clare fighter, and Kathleen Foley (née McCormack) of Clonlara, who served as second in command of the East Clare Brigade of Cumann na mBan. To learn more, Alan Morrissey was joined by the Cathaoirleach of the East Clare Memorial Committee, Cllr Pat Hayes, and the Secretary of the East Clare Memorial Committee, Tomás MacComara. Photo (C): on top: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10230268459600757&set=pcb.2052261091945593&__cft__[0]=AZW6upnIFI1-BS-x2C32bGTkwC3JZtUgbDg5V8d2qduVo4wGQr5orBEKcVvuKhy7-UJ8--nd_yGS4tTpauZiTnq7-rqBLlQbXbwvFUzs6SuNqyELzaxZnpcmBGqBXwY2L85PuUcpAFHm3sbU1DZcVSRxW3h4oKlZRV3L-sJSJ6uFtqzzXWhEmqwCOy1n8um0NywT1bKuVX_q0Gtvvh0x4PZG&__tn__=*b1H-R Photo (C) on bottom: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10230268458320725&set=pcb.2052261091945593&__cft__[0]=AZW6upnIFI1-BS-x2C32bGTkwC3JZtUgbDg5V8d2qduVo4wGQr5orBEKcVvuKhy7-UJ8--nd_yGS4tTpauZiTnq7-rqBLlQbXbwvFUzs6SuNqyELzaxZnpcmBGqBXwY2L85PuUcpAFHm3sbU1DZcVSRxW3h4oKlZRV3L-sJSJ6uFtqzzXWhEmqwCOy1n8um0NywT1bKuVX_q0Gtvvh0x4PZG&__tn__=*b0H-R

Seathrún Ó Tuairisg, Cathaoirleach Chumann Forbartha Chois Fharraige ag labhairt faoi Choill Sheanadh Ghorráin.

The Government has been accused of tying Clare councillors' hands behind their backs. Shannon Municipal District councillors have expressed their disappointment following the revelation that the area's roads maintenance budget has been slashed by 7% this year. Of the €27 million countywide budget, over €3 million is from the local authority's own resources, and Clare County Council Senior Engineer Cyril Feeney has claimed this should be closer to €6 million due to construction inflation. Cathaoirleach of Shannon Municipal District, Cratloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat O'Gorman, believes councillors should have a greater role in deciding budgets for their areas.

Kerry County Council has reported the apparent theft of historic road signs near Kenmare to An Garda Síochána. The heritage signs were located beside a monument commemorating IRA volunteers Lieutenant Denis Tuohy and Con Looney - who were killed during the War of Independence and the Civil War. The signs were among the last remaining road signs in the country written in miles.             Amber spoke to Fianna Fáil senator Mark Daly who’s Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann.

Cathaoirleach of Listowel Municipal District, Fianna Fáil councillor Jimmy Moloney asked the HSE when a review into the care of young people attending North Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) will be published. It had been originally due to be completed in March last year.

Tháinig deireadh leis an Fhéile Náisiúnta Scoildrámaíochta ar an Mhuileann gCarr inné agus d'eirigh go maith le mic léinn as Dún na nGall agus as Cúige Uladh. D'éirigh le Pádraig an gradam don aisteoir is fearr ó thaobh na ngasúraí de a bhaint.

Beidh ócáid ar siúl i nGort a'Choirce san oíche amárach le tacaíocht agus cuidiú a chur ar fáil don phobal i ndiaidh an cúpla tragóid a tharla sa cheantar le cúpla mí anuas.

Beidh coláiste samhradh Gaeilge ag Coláiste na Mumhan i mbliana, rud nach raibh anuraidh. Labhair Diarmuid Ó Dálaigh le Dáithí de Mórdha.

Tá  chuile shórt réitithe acu le páirc nua spraoi a dhéanamh i nDún Chaoin, ach tá siad ag fanacht leis an Stát an léas ar an talamh, a shíniú

It's claimed West Clare has been left in a spiral of playing catch up when it comes to its roads network. Although the Kilrush Electoral Area's schedule of works budget has been increased by 40% this year to €8.5m, the majority of this will go towards local and regional roads. Transport Infrastructure Ireland, meanwhile, has recently allocated Clare just over €2m for works on national roads, but none of this has been ringfenced for the west of the county. Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal District Councillor Rita McInerney says the most important roads are being ignored.

Deir Cumann na Croise Deirge go dteastaíonn cúnamh go géar i Maenmar, mar gheall ar an gcrith talún a bhuail an tír Dé hAoine.

Cathaoirleach ar Fhéile na Speartha Dorcha ag caint faoi na himeachtaí atá ar bun acu i mbliana.

Jerry spoke to Cathaoirleach of Listowel Municipal District, Jimmy Moloney, about the status of the report commissioned in the wake of flood damage caused by Storm Bert in Listowel and Killocrim. Comment line caller Eamon Breen who lives in Glanmire, Co Cork got in touch and shared his experience of support from State agencies when his home was flooded almost 13 years ago.

A meeting of South Clare councillors has heard that new speed limit signs may as well say "160KM/H" due to a lack of gardaí. In the first phase of speed limit reforms commenced this year, most rural and local roads were reduced from 80 to 60KM/H. Despite this,major concerns have been raised over excessive speeding on approach to traffic lights at Cratloe Cross, which is often traversed by children going to and from school or the GAA pitch. Cathaoirleach of the Shannon Municipal District, Cratloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat O'Gorman believes the area should be subject to housing estate limits.

Cathaoirleach, Daonscoil na Mumhan ag caint ar imeachtaí na bliana seo agus an téama atá acu – fógraíodh é an tseachtain seo.

The Mayor of Ennis claims the ongoing debate around parking in the county town is "harmful" to its public image and will deter visitors. Sparks flew at this weeks meeting of Ennis Muncipal District as parking once again dominated early discussions. Following a motion tabled by Clarecastle Fianna Fáil Councillor Tom O'Callaghan at a November 2023 meeting of Ennis MD, it was revealed that there had been a 9% reduction in the number of car parking spaces in Ennis over a 15-year period. In light of recent public realm works as well as developments such as the new Ennis library, Councillor O'Callaghan has this week requested an update on any further losses since November 2023. The response from Ennis MD states that the town has almost 3000 spaces and has one space for every 13 people living in it compared to one space for every 29 people in Waterford and one space for every 24 people in Navan. It also says that while some spaces have been lost due to recent developments in the town, almost 350 spaces will soon be added resulting from the Cloister Car Park proposal and the upcoming Lidl store on the Clare Road. Cathaoirleach of Ennis Municipal District, Fianna Fáil Councillor Clare Colleran-Molloy, says she's completely at odds with her party colleague's view on parking in Ennis. Councillors Mary Howard and Paul Murphy echoed the idea that Ennis doesn't have a parking problem while Councillors Tommy Guilfoyle and Pat Daly spoke in support of Councillor O'Callaghan's motion. During the meeting, Councillor O'Callaghan referenced two reports published in 2008 and 2012 which identified a parking shortfall in the county town. He claims some local representatives are trying to ignore this problem and says "if there was a deficit then, there's a deficit now".

Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Fianna Fáil councillor Breandán Fitzgerald, will be in New York for St Patrick’s Day to represent the local authority and the county.

Agóid le reáchtáil taobh amuigh do Chomhairle Contae na Gaillimhe inniu.

The Cathaoirleach of the Killarney Municipal District, Cllr Maura Healy-Rae, has accused the HSE of dripfeeding information on the development of healthcare facilities in the town. Jerry spoke to Cllr Healy-Rae.

Peadar Ó Mainín, Cathaoirleach & Criostóir Breathnach, Coiste Pobail Rosmuc ag labhairt théis an chruinniú poiblí a bhí acu Dé hAoine.

Peadar Ó Mainín, Cathaoirleach agus Criostóir Breathnach, Coiste Pobail Rosmuc ag labhairt théis an chruinniú poiblí a bhí acu Dé hAoine.

Donnacha Ó hÉallaithe, Cathaoirleach an ghrúpa BÁNÚ ag labhairt faoin gcruinniú a bhéas ag BÁNÚ Dé Domhnaigh.

Sixteen per cent of respondents to a Radio Kerry poll say they’ve been the victim of discrimination. It’s one of the findings of the Kerry Thinks survey which asked people a range of questions on subjects including health, public transport, and tourism. Four hundred and ninety three took part in the Kerry Thinks survey which was available on the Radio Kerry website during January until the start of this month. Jerry spoke toCllr Maura Healy-Rae, Cathaoirleach of Killarney Municipal District, Jurga Butkute, Pobal’s Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme (SICAP) Ukrainian supports coordinator related to English language. Richard O’Brien, from Killarney - health and social advocate, and helped start an initiative to get more Travellers involved in parish life, with support from the Catholic Diocese of Kerry. Johnny McGuire, co-president of Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, and Seán McDermott Director of Sales & Marketing The Heights Hotel, Killarney.

Eolas faoi Chomhdháil Náisiúnta an Chumann Lúthchleas Gael atá ar siúl i mBaile Dhún na nGall inniu agus amárach.

Jerry presented the third programme dedicated to the findings of the Radio Kerry online poll, Kerry Thinks. Planning, tourism and the Irish language were among the topics discussed at today’s outside broadcast from The Dingle Skellig Hotel. Jerry’s panel were: Breandán Fitzgerald, Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council and Fianna Fáil councillor – Peadar O Fionnáin, Green Party member who stood in last June’s local elections, a doctor, and Irish language speaker – Trevis Gleason, from the US originally, chef by training, food scientist by education, writer, and advocate for people with disabilities – Maryna Dimova from Ukraine, she works in Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne Gary Curran, owner of Greenmount House, a family-owned guesthouse since 1977 - Dingle representative on board of Kerry Tourism Industry Federation – Miriam Ferriter, sales and marketing manager, Dingle Skellig Hotel and on marketing sub-committee of Kerry Tourism Industry Federation.

It's claimed Clare's roads have been left in a "ridiculous" state due to consistent shortfalls in capital funding. The recent €39.3m allocation announced for local and regional roads here is an annual drop of 10%, while more than a third of the funds have been ringfenced for the Shannon Bridge Crossing. The Department of Transport aims to re-strengthen 10% of all roads within a county annually, but this target has been consistently missed in Clare. Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal District, Fianna Fáil Councillor Rita McInerney claims some roads haven't been repaired for over 20 years.

Fianna Fáil senator Mark Daly from Kenmare is the new Cathaoirleach of the Seanad.

Bhí cruinniú ag Cathaoirleach agus Príomhfheidhmeannach Foras na Gaeilge leis an Aire Gaeltachta Dara Calleary tráthnóna aréir le plé a dhéanamh ar na dúshláin airgeadais atá roimh an eagraíocht faoi láthair.

Sean Ó Gallchóir, Cathaoirleach & Tina Nic Eafartaigh Bainisteoir Comharchumann Ionad Deirbhile.

Tá Comhairle úr ceaptha ag RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta agus baill na comhairle fógraithe go poiblí ó mhaidin agus beidh siad faoi chathaoirleacht Noel Ó Gallchóir as Gaoth Dobhair ó dhúchas ach atá ag cur faoi i nGort a'Choirce anois.

Tarraingt do chluichí na bhfear i gComórtas Peile na Gaeltachta Thír Chonaill. I láthair tá Cathaoirleach an Chomórtais, John Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig, Seoirse Ó Dochartaigh ó fhochumann Ard a'Rátha, Aodh Máirtín Ó Fearraigh, Bainisteoir Réigiúin RTÉ RnaG sna Doirí Beaga agus rúnaí an chomórtais áitiúil, Conor Ó Gallachóir.

Beidh cruinniú poiblí ag Foras na Gaeilge in Óstán an Central, Baile Dhún na nGall trathnóna inniu ag seacht a chlog le plé a dhéanamh ar na hiarrachtaí atá ar bun aitheantas a bhaint amach mar Bhaile Seirbhise Gaeltachta.

Dúirt Cathaoirleach Choiste Ceantair Bardais na nGleanntach an Comhairleoir Condae John Shéamais Ó Fearraigh go bhfuil scrúdú a dhéanamh ag oifigigh ón gComhairle Condae ar thalamh do thithe sóisialta i bParóiste Ghaoth Dobhair.

Léargas ar phríohphointí an Ráitis Deiridh Bliana 2024.

As hundreds of homes still wait for power to come back after Storm Éowyn, several GAA clubs around the county have opened as emergency response hubs. Jerry spoke to Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Breandán Fitzgerald, Tom Kennedy, chair of Asdee GAA club, Maurice Costello, chair of Cordal GAA club and Eddie O’Donoghue, chair of Derrynane GAA club. People may also go into libraries in the county where they can charge their devices and use the internet. If people are continuing to experience difficulty as a result of Storm Éowyn, they may contact Kerry County Council on their weather response support line on 066-7183588 from 9am-5pm, or email erhub@kerrycoco.ie

The Cathaoirleach of the Shannon Municipal District has questioned if Clare County Council's public lighting contractor is "capable of doing the job". A number of residential areas in Clare have experienced lighting outages with several months passing in some cases before the matter is addressed. Shannon MD Director of Services Alan Farrell has said this week that the contractor currently appointed to manage Clare's public lighting is the "preferred provider" but that there is a "limited market" of companies capable of fulfilling the duties of the role. Cratloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat O'Gorman says the length of time it's taking for lighting issues to be resolved could indicate that the contractor isn't up to the task.

Johnny Ó Céide, Cathaoirleach Chumann Réalteolaíocht na Gaillimhe ag labhairt faoi fhéile bhliantúil Chumann Réalteolaíochta na Gaillimhe a bhéas ar bun ag an deireadh seachtaine.

Pen has been put to paper for the completion of a major infrastructure project in South-East Clare. Limerick City and County Council has signed a €31m contract with Wills Brothers LTD to construct the Coonagh to Knockalisheen Distributor Road. The works will involve a new 2.1km urban dual carriageway, pedestrian, and cycling facilities and improvements to existing roads and is expected to complete within two years. Cathaoirleach of the Shannon Municipal District Pat O'Gorman is hopeful the route can be extended thereafter.

It's hoped West Clare is in line for a jobs boost following the announcement of a major new offshore wind project. Fuinneamh Sceirde Teoranta is planning to build a 30 turbine wind farm off the coast of Clare and Galway and is promising a community benefit fund of €70m over the next 20 years. The local works will also involve an electrical compensation compound at Ballymacrinan near Killimer and a construction compound at Killard, Doonbeg, where a 68.5km sea cable will make landfall. Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal District Councillor Rita McInerney says its vital communities in this county see the benefits.

Cathaoirleach ar Chomhairle Contae Chiarraí ag caint faoi Scéim na mBóithre Áise atá i gClár an Rialtais, 14 bliana ó cuireadh deireadh leis.

Beidh Comhdháil na nÓg a reáchtáil ag CLG Dhún na nGall ar an 22ú lá de mhí Mhárta agus is iad Coiste Sláinte agus Folláine an CLG sa chontae a bheas a eagrú.

The Killaloe Municipal District's Fianna Fáil councillors have been accused of "railroading" their Fine Gael counterparts following the selection of a new Cathaoirleach. Upon being elected to Dáil Éireann in November, former Bodyke Councillor Joe Cooney vacated the Cathaoirleach seat in the Killaloe MD. Following a decision by his replacement, O'Callaghan's Mills Councillor Conor Ryan, not to to take up the mantle, it was decided at this week's meeting of the region's elected representatives that Leas Cathaoirleach Maghera Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Hayes will assume the role until the end of the council term. Whitegate Fine Gael Councillor Pat Burke claims his Fianna Fáil colleagues have refused to engage with him on the issue and that there's no precedent for a vice-chair to be elevated to the top position.

A councillor embroiled in a row over who'll wear the Cathaoirleach's chains in East Clare over the next few months has dismissed the episode as a "political spat". Sparks flew at yesterday's meeting of Killaloe Municipal District when Fine Gael's Pat Burke contested the decision allowing the Leas Cathaoirleach, Fianna Fáil's Pat Hayes, to ascend to the vacant top position. Arguably Clare's most harmonious municipal district became a battleground this week as the subject of which councillor will replace newly-elected Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney as Cathaoirleach dominated early discussions. Prior to his election to Dáil Éireann in November, Deputy Cooney had been the appointed Cathaoirleach of Killaloe Municipal District for the 2024/25 Clare County Council term, with Maghera Councillor Pat Hayes serving as Leas Cathaoirleach. Following O'Callaghan's Mills native Conor Ryan's co-option onto the municipal district in December, the newcomer quickly indicated his lack of interest in taking the reins just set. Yesterday, it was proposed that Councillor Hayes would step up from his position as vice-chair to be at the helm of the MD until June, with Fianna Fáil councillors Tony O'Brien and Alan O'Callaghan backing the plan. The development led Whitegate Councillor Pat Burke to accuse the Fianna Fáil contingent of "railroading" their Fine Gael counterparts and refusing to engage with him on the subject. He claims it's not unthinkable that the three Fianna Fáil councillors have a "plan up their sleeve" to ensure Councillor Ryan never has the opportunity to be Cathaoirelach in this term. With four years left in this council term, it's not yet clear if Councillor Hayes will serve a full year as Cathaoirleach at another stage or if Councillor Ryan will wear the chains for half of that year in order to ensure both representatives do a full stint. Councillor Hayes believes a "flare-up" is healthy every once in a while and doesn't envisage that the issue will be a cause of friction going forward.

Cathaoirleach ar Bhailte Slachtmhara Bhéal Átha an Ghaothraidh ag súil go mbeidh bliain mór acu i 2025.

Léiríonn torthaí staidéir atá déanta ag An Eagraíocht um Chomhar agus Forbairt Eacnamaíochta, an OECD, go bhfuil bail mhaith ar dhaoine aosta sa tír seo maidir le cúrsaí sláinte agus folláine. Tá Éire i measc na dtíortha is fearr san Eoraip a bhfuil sláinte mhaith ag daoine atá 65 bliain nó os a chionn.

Cathaoirleach an Chomhar Chreidmheasa i nGaoth Dobhair ag cur síos ar an tarraingt bliantúil a bhíonn acu le carr agus duaiseanna airgid a bhaint agus ar an bhliain a bhí ag an eagraíocht.