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Women's Health Week 2026 is running this week, with a packed programme of events taking place across Clare until October 4th.   This year's theme is “Strong at Every Age – Strong Bones, Strong Hearts, Strong Minds”, with activities focusing on physical health, mental wellbeing, nutrition, exercise and healthy ageing.   Alan Morrissey was joined by Aideen Coates-Farrell, Physiotherapist from Youtheirapies, and Rachel Akers, World Masters Champion in Hammer Throw. Photo (c) Clare FM

The Industrial Development Authority has requested a meeting with the CEO of Daktronics to 'ascertain if anything can be done' to secure the future of the Ennistymon site. In response to a parliamentary question from Clare TD Cathal Crowe, Enterprise Minister Peter Burke confirmed the inward investment agency is seeking cooperation with Daktronics management on the matter. The American multinational entered redundancy talks earlier this month, putting up to 150 jobs at risk in north Clare. Meelick Deputy Cathal Crowe has been telling Clare FM's Darragh O'Grady that a u-turn looks unlikely and that work is underway to provide clarity to workers before Christmas.

On this week's History in Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by local historian and author, Colm Liddy to chat about the impact emigration had on Clare during the Famine, and how people made their ways to the Americas. If you have any stories you would like to share with Colm about your townland you can contact him at colmliddy@eircom.net or Clare FM at focus@clare.fm. Image (c) Clare FM

Acclaimed photographer, author and environmentalist Carsten Krieger has spent almost three decades documenting the landscapes and wildlife of County Clare.   His latest book, Clare: Wild Shores, Rugged Landscapes, celebrates both the iconic and hidden corners of the county.   Carsten joined Alan Morrissey to talk about his love of Clare, his photography and the importance of protecting the landscapes he captures. Photo (c) Clare FM

Clare is preparing to celebrate its title as European Volunteering Capital 2027, recognising the thousands of people across the county who give their time to support their communities.   Joining Alan Morrissey to discuss the importance of volunteering was Terence Mangan from the Ennis Lions Club. Founded in 1976, the Ennis Lions Club welcomed Terence in the late 1980s, when he sought both a social outlet and a chance to contribute to causes with global reach. Over the years, he has attended conventions across Ireland and abroad, forging friendships and partnerships that have inspired his work at home. Locally, Terence has played a key role in initiatives including the Breakfast Club at Scoil Chríost Rí, which ensures children start the day nourished; Annual Food Appeals for families in need; and the Wood Chopping & Bagging Service providing winter fuel to vulnerable households. He has championed the Remembrance Tree project for Cahercalla Hospice, the Message in a Bottle programme supplying vital medical information to first responders and Recycle for Sight, which delivers used eyewear to people in developing countries who would otherwise go without vision correction. Terence motivates his fellow members, offering encouragement and practical support even when not leading a project. His detailed reportage, whether calculating the euro value of a food appeal or tracing the journey of a pair of glasses to a child in South America, keeps members focused on the real-world impact of their work. His commitment reaches beyond County Clare. In 2018, Terence travelled to Lebanon to witness the conditions faced by women and children displaced by the Syrian war, an experience he calls life-changing. “I have seen how an individual action in a small town like Ennis can have real impact beyond our county boundaries,” he reflects. Whether restoring sight to someone in the developing world or offering hope to refugees facing fear, hunger and war, Terence's work with Ennis Lions proves that compassion and service know no borders. Photo (c) Clare FM

With Budget 2027 now just a week away, the cost of living, fuel prices and household energy bills are among the key issues facing Government.   The Taoiseach has promised a range of measures to ease pressure on families.   Clare FM's Éabha Brennan took to the streets of Ennis to hear local people's views on the upcoming Budget. Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare Aontú representative June Dillon to hear what she would like to see delivered in next week's Budget. Photo (c) Parradee Kietsirikul from Getty Images via Canva

Lots to look back on over the last few days, with hurling, ladies football and soccer all on the menu over the next hour or so

It's claimed Clare is bucking the national trend, as house prices in the county are edging increasingly closer to €400,000. The latest report from Daft.ie found the price of a newly built home in Clare has risen by almost 6% to €395,000. Average prices across most of Ireland have either stalled or fallen since 2025, while prices in Clare are almost 80% higher than they were a decade ago. Author of the report and economist, Ronan Lyons, has been telling Clare FM's Darragh O'Grady that the cost of living appears to have filtered into the housing market in other commuter counties.

Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM's Derrick Lynch to review the weekend's sporting fixtures. ~ T.U.S. Clare Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Finals ~  Kilmaley v Scariff (Saturday, Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chiosoig) Éire Óg v Inagh Kilnamona (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chiosoig) ~ Clare Ladies SFC Semi-Finals ~ Banner Ladies v Fergus Rovers (Sunday, Kilrush) Kilmurry Ibrickane and Liscannor (Sunday, Kilrush) Image (c) Clare FM

As Ennis continues to change with new developments and improvements to its streets, the experience of navigating the town can be very different for people with visual impairments.   Claire Cassidy, who is visually impaired, says the changes have brought many positives, particularly around O'Connell Street, but have also meant learning new routes and adapting to unfamiliar obstacles.   As part of the Clear Our Paths campaign, running from today until Friday (28th September to 2nd October), Claire speaks about the challenges she has encountered, from new layouts and bicycle lanes to finding bus stops and why accessibility needs to remain part of the conversation as the town evolves. Photo (c) Clare FM

Women's Health Week 2026 gets underway next week, with a packed programme of events taking place across Clare from September 28th to October 4th.     This year's theme is “Strong at Every Age – Strong Bones, Strong Hearts, Strong Minds”, with activities focusing on physical health, mental wellbeing, nutrition, exercise and healthy ageing.    Alan Morrissey was joined by Women's Health Week Ambassador Rosie Foley, Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council Cllr Joe Killeen, and Healthy Ireland Coordinator with Clare County Council Joan Tarmey to discuss the week and why prioritising women's health at every stage of life matters. Photo (c) Clare FM

Irish Funds is launching the next phase of its Transition Year Financial Literacy Programme at St Flannan's College in Ennis.   The initiative gives students practical lessons on budgeting, saving, investing, digital finance and long-term financial wellbeing. More than 800 students across 30 schools took part last year.   Joining Alan Morrissey to discuss the programme and why financial confidence is so important for young people was Pat Lardner, CEO of Irish Funds. Photo (c) Clare FM

One Clare man is turning a 15-year-old promise into reality this month. Musician Damien Gormley is taking on the Dublin City Marathon, with a very personal reason for doing so. He wants to raise funds for Bushypark Addiction Treatment Centre, where he was a resident back in 2011. Damien Gormley and Mags Nash, Managing Bushypark Addiction Treatment Service, joined Alan Morrissey to talk about his recovery journey, the marathon challenge, and giving back to the place that played such an important role in his life. You can donate here: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/damiengormley?fbclid=IwY2xjawUjVAxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBWJyaWQRMExyQUYzd0hjOWlHQ0F0bGNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe8YdoTofT2tYx2o8Eyil8ZB2nte8HvaJ0lxWERqb-84GVBflS3SR1om06_m8_aem_I9CfxbVThxeCb36nMZNmIw Image (c) Clare FM

It's claimed over dependency on agency staff is contributing to a high level of cancellations at Ennis Hospital. Almost 20,000 medical procedures have been cancelled there in the past two and a half years. While roughly 850 were postponed for reasons linked to overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick, over 10,500 were cancelled by patients. Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor and HSE Regional Health Forum MidWest forum member Antoinette Baker Bashua has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan all avenues need to be explored to ensure consultant and patient time is managed effectively.

On this weeks show, we look ahead to the TUS SHC semi finals along with the relegation final; Ann Marie Callinan joins us to preview the Clare LGFA semi finals, Kilmaley are the focus of More Than A Club and Alan Troy has Greyhound Focus

A disability parking space on Bindon Lane in Ennis has been removed, with faded markings still visible and double yellow lines now painted over the area. This created confusion for a disabled driver and, in this case, resulted in significant inconvenience, as finding alternative parking further away made it more difficult for one driver to access his destination. Desmond Lillis, a disabled driver who experienced this first-hand while visiting the Citizens Information office, joined Alan Morrissey on Friday's Morning Focus. In a statement to Clare FM, the local authority says that "where disabled spaces are in operation in Ennis, the Council clearly delineates disabled parking spaces with regulatory road markings and upright signage. In this instance, while it is noted that there are historic faded markings, it does not constitute an active disabled parking bay, and the freshly marked double yellow lines indicate no parking is allowed." Image (c) Clare FM

Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM's Derrick Lynch to preview the weekend's sporting fixtures. TUS Clare SHC Semi-Finals: Kilmaley v Scariff (Saturday, Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chiosoig, 4:30pm) Éire Óg v Inagh Kilnamona (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chiosoig, 3:30pm) Clare Ladies SFC Semi-Finals: Banner Ladies v Fergus Rovers (Sunday, Kilrush, 12:30pm) Kilmurry Ibrickane and Liscannor (Sunday, Kilrush, 3.30pm) Image (c) Clare FM

Diversity and inclusion are an important part of life in our communities, bringing together people from different backgrounds, cultures and traditions. Clare FM's Ewelina Szybinska took to the streets of Clare to find out what diversity and inclusion means to local people, and how meeting people from different backgrounds has enriched their lives. Image (c) Clare FM

Music has always been a powerful way of bringing people together, and a new RTÉ series, Ceol le Chéile, explores exactly that — bringing Irish traditional musicians together with performers from cultures around the world. One of those musicians is Lissycasey's Jack Talty, who features in the four-part series, creating new music and connections with artists from diverse backgrounds. With the first episode airing tomorrow on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, Jack joined Alan Morrissey to chat about the experience and the music behind Ceol le Chéile. Image (c) Clare FM

One Day, Many Voices – A Nation Connected By Radio. As part of One Day, Many Voices, a historic nationwide radio event bringing 23 independent radio stations across Ireland together with Learning Waves Skillnet, we shine a spotlight on diversity, inclusion and belonging in our communities. In this panel discussion, Disability Activist & Founder of Disabled People of Clare, Ann Marie Flanagan, Community activist & Former PRO of the Clare Older People's Council, Madge O'Callaghan and Coordinator of Clare Traveller Community Development Project, Bridgie Casey spoke about community, inclusion, disability, ageing and the travelling community. One Day Many Voices is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television Licence Fee and has been devised by Learning Waves in association with Clare FM. Image (c) Clare FM

One Day, Many Voices – A Nation Connected By Radio. As part of One Day, Many Voices, a historic nationwide radio event bringing 23 independent radio stations across Ireland together with Learning Waves Skillnet, we shine a spotlight on diversity, inclusion and belonging in our communities. In this conversation, Youth Worker with Clare Youth Service, Moya Hannigan spoke about the work of Clare Youth Service, focusing on the importance of access to information, inclusion and equality, and the work being done to create safe and welcoming spaces where young people feel heard and supported. One Day Many Voices is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television Licence Fee and has been devised by Learning Waves in association with Clare FM. Image (c) Clare FM

One Day, Many Voices – A Nation Connected By Radio. As part of One Day, Many Voices, a historic nationwide radio event bringing 23 independent radio stations across Ireland together with Learning Waves Skillnet, we shine a spotlight on diversity, inclusion and belonging in our communities. In this conversation, we explored Clare Local Development Company (CLDC)'s work in promoting inclusion, equality and sustainable development, while supporting local people, communities and enterprises to thrive. CEO of Clare Local Development Company, Doirin Graham joined Alan Morrissey to share her insight into the organisation's work and the importance of building strong, connected communities. One Day Many Voices is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television Licence Fee and has been devised by Learning Waves in association with Clare FM. Image (c) Clare FM

As part of One Day, Many Voices, a historic nationwide radio event bringing 23 independent radio stations across Ireland together with Learning Waves Skillnet, we shine a spotlight on diversity, inclusion and belonging in our communities. In this conversation, Alan Morrissey was joined by Dr Marie Connolly, an Ennis native and retired Director of Human Rights, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (HREDI) at the University of Limerick. Dr Connolly shares her expertise and insight into what it takes to build communities where everyone feels welcome, valued and included, exploring the importance of equality, representation and creating a genuine sense of belonging for all. One Day Many Voices is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television Licence Fee and has been devised by Learning Waves in association with Clare FM. #ODMV26 Image (c) Clare FM

A group of women poets known as The Seven Sisters are coming together for a series of readings across Clare, with the performances raising funds for Record Break café and vinyl record store in Ennis.  Following a successful first event at Shannon's literary festival, the second reading takes place this Saturday at Easi Artists Studios, with a third event planned for Ennistymon in October.  Alan Morrissey was joined by Ruth Marshall, poet, storyteller and founding member of The Seven Sisters, to tell us more about the group, the fundraiser and what audiences can expect. Photo (c) Clare FM

Clare is preparing to celebrate its title as European Volunteering Capital 2027, recognising the thousands of people across the county who give their time to support their communities.   The official launch of County Clare's programme as European Volunteering Capital 2027 will take place at Treacy's West County Hotel in Ennis on Thursday (24th September).  Joining Alan Morrissey on Tuesday's Morning Focus to tell us more were Brendan Boyce, Integration Support Coordinator for Clare County Council, Sharon Meaney, Manager of Clare Volunteer Centre, and Martin Vernon, activist, fundraiser, and community volunteer. Photo (c) Clare FM

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Fergal O'Keeffe, an Ennis native and creator of the Travel Tales with Fergal podcast. This time, Fergal told us about his tour of the French Basque Region. Image (c) Clare FM

Clare's Dog Warden has expressed outrage after a deceased pet was found dumped in a rubbish bag in a ditch. The incident occurred over the weekend on a back road near Lee's Road John O'Sullivan Park, which has emerged as an illegal dumping blackspot. Frankie Coote came across the scene, where he recovered a non-microchipped six-month-old terrier. He's told Clare FM's Morning Focus that incidents of illegal dumping have become a regular occurrence in the area.

Illegal Dumping CCTV will be operational at two Clare locations from this week. Clare County Council has commenced a pilot programme, with cameras being installed at bring banks in Tulla and Kilrush. The system will be in place for eight weeks, after which the results will determine whether further cameras are deployed countywide. Tulla Tidy Towns Chair Tim Humphries has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan he's confident it will have a big impact.

Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM's Derrick Lynch to review the weekend's sporting fixtures. ~ T.U.S. Clare Senior Football Championship Quarter-Finals ~  - Kildysart 0-21 Lissycasey 1-17 (Saturday, Ennis) - St. Josephs Milltown Malbay 3-18 Ennistymon 1-20 (Saturday, Ennis) - Doonbeg 0-16 Kilmurry Ibrickane 1-15 (Sunday, Cooraclare) - Eire Óg 3-20 St. Josephs Doora Barefield 2-11 (Sunday, Ennis) ~ Clare Credit Unions Senior Championship Semi-Finals ~ - Scariff-Ogonnelloe 1-7 Kilmaley 0-13 (Saturday, Sixmilebridge) - Inagh-Kilnamona 2-10 Truagh Clonlara 4-12 (Saturday, Sixmilebridge) Image (c) Clare FM

The Harvest Music & Garden Festival returns to Ennis Showgrounds on September 27th, and this year the event is bigger than ever.   There'll be nine bands across two stages, including the brand-new Pink Potato stage, along with workshops, demonstrations, arts and crafts, food, community groups and more than 30 interactive stalls.   Alan Morrissey was joined by Nick Bromfield from UR Productions and festival founder and manager Carmen Cronin to hear all about what's planned. You can find out more here: www.harvestmusicfestival.ie Photo (c) Clare FM

Sustainable Development Goals Week is underway across Clare, with a series of events aimed at helping communities take practical steps towards a more sustainable future.     Among them are three events with the Clare Community Energy Agency, focusing on energy, switching electricity suppliers and saving energy at home.     Joining Alan Morrissey to discuss the week and what people can do locally were Colm Garvey from the Clare Community Energy Agency and Dara Dever, Climate Action Officer with Clare County Council. Photo (c) Clare FM

Ennis Rounders has got off to a flying start, with a fantastic turnout for its first training session last week.   The club is now hoping to build on that momentum, but there's one important piece missing — a permanent home, ideally with lighting, where members can train safely.     Kate Holland, co-organiser of Ennis Rounders, and Michael Sheahan from Munster Rounders joined Alan Morrissey to talk about the first night, the growth of the sport, and the search for a pitch in and around Ennis. Photo (c) Clare FM

On Monday's Morning Focus, it was time again for our Arts Slot with County Art's Officer Siobhán Mulcahy. Siobhán provided our listeners with all the details of this week's live events for entertainment lovers in Banner County. Photo (c) Clare FM

Loads to look back on over the weekend with the four semi finalists now confirmed in the TUS senior and intermediate football championships, along with the final pairing in the Clare Credit Unions senior camogie championship and the local soccer action continues also

Ireland's agricultural heritage will be brought to life at Bunratty Folk Park this Sunday for a Traditional Harvest Day.  Visitors can step back in time with vintage tractors and machinery, traditional crafts, music, dancing, storytelling and a demonstration of the age-old tradition of threshing.  Joining Alan Morrissey was Marie Brennan, Events Manager at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, to tell us more about the day and how it will showcase rural life and the spirit of community that was so important during harvest time. Photo (c) Clare FM

Bees and biodiversity will be in focus in Corofin next week, as the Corofin and Ruan Tidy Towns committees come together to host The Plight of the Bumblebee.  The documentary explores the vital role bees play in our ecosystems, while also looking at their place in Irish folklore, culture and history. It will be accompanied by a live traditional Irish music score.  Joe O'Connell from Corofin and John Bell from Ruan Tidy Towns joined Alan Morrissey to tell us more about the event and the importance of protecting our local biodiversity. Photo (c) Clare FM

Just 13% of 25- to 34-year-olds in rural Ireland attend Mass weekly, according to a new Ipsos/B&A poll, despite 57% of people saying they consider themselves religious.     At the same time, priest shortages are forcing changes to parish life and prompting renewed calls for a greater role for women and lay people in the Church.   To discuss what these figures tell us about the future of the Catholic Church in rural Ireland, Alan Morrissey spoke with by Bishop Fintan Monahan, Bishop of Killaloe earlier this morning. Photo (c) Clare FM

Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM's Derrick Lynch to preview the weekend's sporting fixtures. ~ T.U.S. Clare Senior Football Championship Quarter-Finals ~  - Kildysart vs Lissycasey (Saturday, Ennis, 3pm) - St. Josephs Milltown Malbay vs Ennistymon (Saturday, Ennis, 5pm)  - Doonbeg vs Kilmurry Ibrickane (Sunday, Cooraclare, 2pm) - Eire Óg vs St. Josephs Doora Barefield (Sunday, Ennis, 4:40pm) Image (c) Clare FM

Coming up on this weeks show we preview the TUS senior football quarter finals along with looking ahead to the semi finals of the Clare Credit Unions senior camogie championship

The Government is being urged to step in and ensure there's no funding deficit for maintenance of Clare's road network. It comes as the local authority has confirmed it will enter an overdraft facility next year due to budget overruns. The council is facing a €3m overspend on its roads budget for 2026, which it attributes to inflationary increases in material costs. Maghera Fianna Fáil Councillor and member of Clare County Council's Audit Committee, Pat Hayes, has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan this county's road network cannot sustain funding cuts.

Doonbeg is still reflecting on an extraordinary few days, with the Irish Open, Fáilte Fest and the visit of US President Donald Trump bringing huge attention — and large crowds — to the village.   But alongside the excitement, there was frustration among some locals and businesses over security barriers, traffic restrictions and the impression that Doonbeg was closed off.   Alan Morrissey was joined by the new Morrissey's Bar owner Eamonn Vaughan and local Fianna Fáil councillor and business owner Rita McInerney to discuss the experience and what lessons can be learned. Photo (c) Clare FM

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A Clare agtech company fears it will be a long time before farmers return to a cash-positive position. True North Technologies, which is based in Shannon, is one of hundreds of exhibitors at the National Ploughing Championships, which kicked off in Offaly yesterday. Nearly 290,000 spectators and competitors are expected in Screggan over the course of the three-day event. Rising costs for farmers are one of the main topics on everyone's lips at the event, and Executive Director of True North Technologies, Diarmuid McSweeney, has been telling Clare FM that while it's been a challenging year for farmers, there are some positives.

The futures of two of Clare's largest employment sites will feature heavily on the agenda at an upcoming visit of Ireland's inward investment agency. The Industrial Development Authority is set to meet councillors in the coming weeks to discuss progress in attracting foreign direct investment here. It comes amid the imminent closure of the Daktronics plant in Ennistymon which will lead to 100 redundancies, while efforts are still underway to secure new industry at the Roche site in Clarecastle. Clarecastle Sinn Féin Councillor and Mayor of Ennis Tommy Guilfoyle has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that new economic drivers are urgently needed.

Brazilian music is coming to Ennis this Culture Night with Som do Brasil – A Celebration of Brazilian Popular Music.   This Friday's concert, which will take place at Súil Gallery, will explore the rhythms of samba, bossa nova and MPB, featuring music from some of Brazil's most celebrated artists and composers.  Joining Ennis singer-songwriter Amanda Ní Sheannáin are Brazilian musicians Cairo Rocha and Tony Sozza, who are bringing a taste of Brazil to Clare — with a touch of the Irish language woven into the performance. Photo (c) Clare FM

On this week's History in Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by local historian and author, Colm Liddy to chat about the impact emigration had on Clare during the Famine. If you have any stories you would like to share with Colm about your townland you can contact him at colmliddy@eircom.net or Clare FM at focus@clare.fm. Photo (c) Clare FM

Alan Morrissey was joined by two very talented brothers from County Clare, singer-songwriters Eoin and Brian Davies, better known as The Davies Brothers.   With a catalogue of over 250 original songs, they've played some of Ireland's best-known venues and festivals, and have supported acts including Mick Flannery, Hudson Taylor and The Walls.  They've been busy recording their debut album and are now getting ready to release new music, with their first full-band gig in several years coming up on September 25th at The Attic in Hotel Doolin. They performed live in-studio with Ciaran Johnston providing harmonies. Photo (c) Clare FM

Clare is preparing to celebrate its title as European Volunteering Capital 2027, recognising the thousands of people across the county who give their time to support their communities.   One of those volunteers is Ambrose Heagney. When Ambrose retired from his role as a mental health nurse three years ago, he was eager to find new ways to spend his time. With a lifelong love of both hurling and football and previous experience as an underage manager with Corofin GAA, he was naturally drawn towards Clare GAA.  Ambrose first joined the Clare GAA fixtures committee, before being invited to take on the role of Volunteer Safety and Facilities Officer. As a key member of the Clare GAA executive.  He is primarily responsible for ensuring the safety and upkeep of Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg in Ennis.   On any given day, you might find him power washing, painting, or assessing what improvements are needed to keep the county grounds in top condition for players, supporters and the wider community.  He speaks passionately about the friendships and camaraderie that come with volunteering:  “This is what the GAA is all about – volunteering and being part of the community. The GAA is like a jigsaw, made up of all different pieces – from the volunteer who washes the jerseys, who lines the pitches, who coaches the underage teams, who organises the fixtures and the fundraising, to the player who lines out with the Team. For the full picture, we need all the pieces.”  Originally from Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ambrose still enjoys travelling to local matches in his home county. Yet, the saffron and blue he paints on the dressing room walls and around the grounds show that Clare GAA has firmly captured his heart.   As a former referee, he knows many of the players now representing Clare at senior level and takes great pride in seeing them succeed, knowing that his contribution, like that of countless other GAA volunteers, helps make their achievements possible.  Photo (c) Clare FM

Pam Watson, a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist from Quin, joined Tuesday's Morning Focus to talk about the Cancer Thrive & Survive Programme, a free six-week programme taking place at Hollyblue House in Gort.  It's designed to support people living with or beyond cancer, helping them manage some of the physical and emotional challenges that can follow treatment, rebuild confidence and improve wellbeing.  The programme begins on Thursday, September 24th at 10:30am, and Pam joined Alan Morrissey to tell us more about it and encourage anyone who might benefit to get in touch. Photo (c) Clare FM

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke to Ennis woman Louise Ryan, whose son Harry was stillborn in August 2025. Louise has been raising awareness of baby loss and recently helped raise an incredible €11,300 for Féileacáin through a coffee morning in Harry's memory.   Now, she's calling on businesses and organisations across Clare to take part in the Wave of Light on October 15th, lighting up in blue and pink to remember babies who have died during pregnancy, at birth or shortly afterwards.   Photo (c) Clare FM