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Management at University Hospital Limerick have asked the public to first consider all available healthcare alternatives before attending the Emergency Department there, which is currently prioritising treatment of the sickest, most seriously injured and frailest patients. This follows the huge demand the Dooradoyle facility has experienced for its services. In the 24 hours between Monday and Tuesday, upwards of 350 people attended the Emergency Department there in the past 24 hours. For more on this, HSE Mid-West Regional Executive Officer Sandra Broderick joined Alan Morrissey on Morning Focus. Photo (c) Clare FM

Clare FM's Derrick Lynch and Tommy Guilfoyle were back to give us their thoughts and reactions from a busy weekend of GAA fixtures. Games Reviewed: Munster Senior Club HC Final: Éire Óg 1-9 Ballygunner 0-21 (Sunday, FBD Semple Stadium) Munster Intermediate Club HC Final: O'Callaghan's Mills 0-15 Upperchurch Drombane 3-20 (Saturday, TUS Gaelic Grounds) As broadcast on Monday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey

Midwest Simon says it's trying to find space for as many people in Clare as possible this winter but admits its accommodation here is at full capacity. The latest Department of Housing figures show 171 families were residing in emergency accommodation in this region in October, showing a rise of 34% in the last year. A total of 85 adults were availing of homeless services in Clare in the month in question which is up from 76 a month ago. Midwest Simon CEO Niall Garvey has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons they've been forced to increase their capacity due to the surge in demand during the winter months.

Ahead of their Munster club hurling finals, Clare FM's Derek Dormer spoke with the Eire Óg and O'Callaghan's Mills camps to look ahead to a massive weekend of action

Clare FM's Derrick Lynch was in-studio to chat with Alan Morrissey on Friday's Morning Focus about two major games that are taking place over the weekend. Games Previewed: Munster Senior Club HC Final: Éire Óg v Ballygunner (Sunday, FBD Semple Stadium, 3pm) Munster Intermediate Club HC Final: O'Callaghan's Mills v Upperchurch Drombane (Saturday, TUS Gaelic Grounds, 5pm)

On this weeks show We focus on previewing the Munster Club SHC & IHC finals, and we have Greyhound Focus too

The Health Minister has revealed her intention to recommend a new-build hospital in the Midwest. Jennifer Carroll MacNeill spoke to the region's 14 TDs and senators at a meeting organised by Bodyke Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney on Wednesday, in relation to the recommendations of the HIQA review of emergency care capacity in Clare, Limerick and North Tipperary. Minister Carroll MacNeill says she will pursue both Option A and Option B, meaning further expansion of University Hospital Limerick campus as well as the extension of the campus to a second nearby site, while confirming she will keep Option C, which involves the development of a new Model 3 hospital in the region, as a "live option". Tánaiste and Finance Minister Simon Harris said during his visit to Clare last week that the Midwest will “ultimately” need a new hospital and claims the HIQA review provides a “roadmap” on fixing the overcrowding crisis. On Thrsday's edition of MorninG Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke with Joe Cooney, Bodyke Fine Gael TD and Donna McGettigan of Sinn Féin from Shannon. Photo (c) Clare FM

Ennis business owners are divided on whether the town's main street should remain pedestrianised into the future. From today, all routes in the town centre are open to traffic with the exception of O'Connell which is to remain pedestrian-only until February 16th. Clare County Council is seeking views from the public on future access, traffic flow, and possible pedestrianisation options for the street, with an online survey to go live on the Clare County Council website from December 8th. A new survey conducted by Retailers of Ennis meanwhile has found that 55% of local businesses are in favour of blending pedestrianisation and traffic flow on O'Connell Street, while the majority of respondents are calling for an increased Garda presence on the thoroughfare. Clare FM's Seán Lyons has been speaking to a number of concerned stakeholders including Retailers of Ennis chairperson and owner of Custy's Music Shop, John O'Connor. Photo (c) Clare FM

The Tánaiste and newly-anointed Finance Minister was in Clare on Friday. On invitation from Bodyke Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney, Simon Harris visited Kilkishen where he had the honour of turning on the village's Christmas lights. The Wicklow native was treated to musical entertainment courtesy of children from Kilkishen National School before he attended a meeting of local Fine Gael branch members. Clare FM's Seán Lyons was at the event where he had the opportunity to speak to the Tánaiste on a number of local issues.

Calls are being made for CCTV cameras in Shannon Town Park to be switched on. While the cameras are in place, they cannot be activated until Part 5 of the Digital Recording Devices Act 2023 is commenced. That requires the Garda Commissioner to submit a code of practice to the Minister for Justice, Jim O'Callaghan. To discuss this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Shane Doody, Shannon Sinn Féin representative. Photo (c) Clare FM

Clare FM's Derrick Lynch and Kieran Madigan our football analyst gave us their thoughts on a busy weekend of GAA sporting fixture on Monday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey. Games Reviewed: Munster SFC Club Championship Semi Final: St. Finbarr's 3-20 Éire Óg 0-14 (Sunday, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh) Munster IFC Club Championship Semi Final: Corofin 0-11 An Ghaeltacht 1-13 (Sunday, Corofin) Munster Junior Club Camogie Final: Clooney-Quin 1-5 Patrickswell 2-15 (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chíosóg)

It's feared Clare's response plan would fall victim to a number of critical errors if an extreme weather event struck again. Councillors have warned the local authority this week that communities are none the wiser since Storm Éowyn. The storm which brought winds of 180km/h down on the county, left over 44,000 people here without power. It's since emerged that Clare has been denied funding to enhance facilities at community response hubs, while concerns have also been raised that emergency council crews wouldn't be readily available to fell trees or clear debris due to ongoing industrial action. Clare FM's Daragh Dolan has been getting the mood of North and West Clare Councillors, beginning with Lisdoonvarna's Joe Garrihy. Photo (c) Clare FM

On this weeks show We look ahead to another busy weekend of action with two Clare sides looking to reach Munster football finals, Clooney-Quin bidding for Munster camogie glory, while the U21A football champions will also be crowned. We will previews Clare Oscar Traynor Munster semi final, hear from St Flannan's mentor Brendan Bugler and Alan Troy will be along with Greyhound Focus too

To look ahead to a busy weekend of GAA fixtures - Clare FM's Derrick Lynch was live in-studio on Friday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey. Games Previewed: Munster SFC Club Championship Semi Final: St. Finbarr's v Éire Óg (Sunday, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 3:30pm) Munster IFC Club Championship Semi Final: Corofin v An Ghaeltacht (Sunday, Corofin, 1pm) Munster Junior Club Camogie Final: Clooney-Quin v Patrickswell (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chíosóg, 1pm) Oscar Traynor Cup: Clare v Limerick (Saturday, Frank Healy Park, 5:30pm)

Clare Gardaí are warning road users to take all necessary precautions amid "challenging and dangerous" road conditions. Temperatures fell below zero across the county overnight resulting in widespread frost and icy stretches on the roads network. While no weather warning is currently in place in Clare, Superintendent with the Clare-Tipperary Garda Division Eddie Golden is warning motorists, cyclists and pedestrians to exercise caution when embarking on journeys. He's been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons that colder weather coupled with an increased number of vehicles on the road makes for treacherous conditions.

A South-East Clare community is expressing shock and dismay over the sudden postponement of a hearing that could decide the future of a contentious windfarm development. An Coimisúin Pleanála was due to hear from seven speakers at Treacy's Oakwood Hotel tomorrow regarding aviation safety concerns over Ballycar Green Energy's plans to construct 12 turbines of up 150 metres in height near Meelick. The meeting was suddenly cancelled last night , with ACP stating the developer and AirNav Ireland would be entering into further negotiations, and that the case would be refixed for a date in January. Ardnacrusha Fianna Fáil Councillor Rachel Hartigan has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that it's not good enough for local residents.

Residents of a West Clare community say they continue to live in fear on a daily basis due to a treacherous stretch of road. It comes as Transport Infrastructure Ireland has been requested to carry out a speed limit review and erect warning signage on the N68 between Darragh and McNamee's Cross following a spate of road traffic collisions. Since 2007, four people have been killed along the route, with a further eleven hospitalised. Local Resident Collette Gavin who previously lost a loved one on the road has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that action is urgently needed. We also hear from June Dillon, Clare's Aontú rep who has been raising her own concerns following the incident involving a truck last week. Photo (c) Google Maps

Clare FM's Derrick Lynch and Tommy Guilfoyle joined Alan Morrissey to review the weekend's sporting fixtures. Games reviewed: Munster Club SHC Semi-Final: Éire Óg 2-20 Loughmore-Castleiney 1-16 (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg) Munster Club IHC Semi-Final: Tallow (Waterford) 1-21 O'Callaghan's Mills 1-23 (Sunday, Mallow) Clare U21 A Football Championship Semi-Finals: Ennistymon v Kilmurry Ibrickane (Saturday, Cooraclare) Clondegad v Cooraclare (Sunday, Ennistymon) Clare U21 B Football Championship Semi-Finals: Cratloe v Banner (Saturday, Clarecastle) Eire Óg v Corofin (Monday evening) Munster Junior Cup Fourth Round (Sunday): Bridge United v Grattan United Newmarket Celtic v Abbeyfeale United (McDonough Park) Fairgreen Celtic and BT Harps (Lees Road)

Ryanair is expressing confidence that it'll see a further expansion of its operations in Shannon in the future following a jobs boost today. The budget airline is holding a recruitment event at the Park Inn by Radisson at Shannon Airport on November 29th to fill 25 new cabin crew jobs at its Clare base. The announcement of the posts comes in a year when the airline has added a fourth-based aircraft as well as 180,000 extra seats through routes to Rome, Madrid, Warsaw and Poznan to its Shannon activities. Ryanair's Director of Communications Jade Kirwan has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons the new roles boast an "industry-leading" salary and don't require prior cabin crew experience.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM's Derrick Lynch and Joe Garrihy to review the weekend fixtures. Games Reviewed: Munster Club SFC Quarter-Final: Eire Óg v Rathgormack (Waterford) (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chíosóg) Munster Intermediate Club Football Quarter-Final: Corofin v Stradbally (Sunday, Corofin) Munster Club JFC Quarter-Final: Killimer v Clonmel Óg (Saturday, Kilmihil)

The Clare County Chair of The Irish Farmers Association is encouraging bird owners to take steps to protect themselves along with their flocks. A National Housing Order for all poultry has come into effect today, following a bird flu outbreak at Fota Wildlife Park last month and a number of recorded cases in commercial turkey flocks in Carlow and Meath last week. The order means all flocks must be confined so they don't have access to other captive or wild birds, while poultry bred for meat will retain their free range labels for 12 weeks, with this extending to 16 weeks for eggs. Clare IFA County Chair and Feakle farmer, Stephen Walsh has been telling Clare FM's Darragh O'Grady that owners can impliment a number of changes to housing to best accomodate free range birds.

A Clare based Lecturer has branded the Taoiseach's comments ahead of COP 30 as "nothing short of disgraceful." The thirtieth Conference of Parties is taking place in Belém, Brazil this week with 60 Irish delegates in attendance. Speaking at a climate summit in Brizal prior to COP 30, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that Ireland's development of Liquified Natural Gas plants can't happen fast enough. Futureproof Clare Spokesperson Dr Sinéad Sheehan has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that she believes its a contradictory and harmful stance.

The €20 million Banner Plaza at Junction 12 off the M18 has officially been unveiled following a 14-year battle during which various legal challenges came its way. Clare FM's Seán Lyons attended the opening of the plaza and spoke to Supermac's Managing Director and founder Pat McDonagh. Photo (c) Rory Murphy

The long-awaited opening of a new service station on the outskirts of Ennis is being hailed as a win for the economy of the county town and its surrounds. Following a lengthy battle, the Supermac's Banner Plaza at Junction 12 on the M18 has officially opened its doors this afternoon. The station is the result of a €20 million investment and is responsible for the creation of more than 120 jobs. Clare FM's Seán Lyons has been speaking to local Councillor Pat Daly at the Banner Plaza

We look ahead to a busy weekend of action for Clare club football with all three Munster representatives out over the next two days. We will also have our Greyhound Focus slot and a few other bits also

Clare FM's Derrick Lynch was in-studio with Alan Morrissey for Friday's Morning Focus to look ahead to GAA fixtures taking place over the weekend. Games Previewed: Munster Club SFC Quarter-Final: Eire Óg v Rathgormack (Waterford) (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chíosóg, 1:30pm) Munster Intermediate Club Football Quarter-Final: Corofin v Stradbally (Sunday, Corofin, 1:30pm) Munster Club JFC Quarter-Final Killimer v Clonmel Óg (Saturday, Kilmihil, 2:30pm)

A Midwest migrants rights charity says a new report shows there's a "lack of oversight and adequate governance" from management of an accommodation centre for asylum seekers in south-east Clare. HIQA's latest inspection of the Knockalisheen Accommodation Centre in lower Meelick has found that the provider failed to comply with eight standards. "Significant risks" associated with the premises were identified as well as "serious fire safety concerns" while it was also observed that some residents "felt unsafe" following a number of violent incidents at the facility. Doras CEO John Lannon has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons it's clear there has been no meaningful improvement in the quality of accommodation being provided at the centre since the last inspection.

Tommy Corbett from Carey Corbett Financial Solutions was back in Clare FM to tell us everything you need to know on the auto-enrolment pension scheme in Ireland.

Post Offices in Carrigaholt and Shannon will remain open after new contractors were appointed at both locations. In a statement to Clare FM, An Post has confirmed there will be no reduction or disruption to services in either location, although Shannon's office may be relocated to a new unit within Shannon Town Centre. It brings a period of uncertainty to an end for both communities after the former Postmasters in Carrigaholt and Shannon tendered their resignations in September. Shannon Fine Gael Councillor Tony Mulcahy has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that it's a huge relief for the town.

A Clare developer claims allowing the private sector to fund the construction of wastewater infrastructure would "definitely" speed up its delivery. Housing Minister James Browne has tabled a proposal whereby developers would be responsible for building wastewater treatment plants. Once the EPA finds that the plants meet environmental standards, they would then be taken in charge by Uisce Éireann. Ciaran Breen of Ciaran Breen Construction has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons he believes it would give developers a greater incentive to complete the project on schedule.

Judy Beck from Clonroad Garden Centre was back in the Clare FM studios for In The Garden on Monday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey. Judy was in to tell us about how we can make our gardens more eco-friendly. If you have any questions for Judy, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

Clare FM's Derrick Lynch and Derek Dormer spoke with Alan Morrissey on Monday's Morning Focus on three significant GAA games that were held over the weekend. Games reviewed: Munster Intermediate Hurling Championship Quarter-Final: O'Callaghan's Mills 1-19 Abbeydorney (Kerry) 1-17 (Sunday) Munster Junior Hurling Club Championship Quarter-Final: Killrossanty (Waterford) 2-14 The Banner 0-19 (Saturday, Lemybrien) Ladies Football Munster Senior B Final: Glanmire 4-15 Kilmurry Ibrickane 0-6 (Saturday, Mallow)

There's a call for hidden cameras to be installed in illegal dumping blackspots in rural parts of Clare following a serious incident over the weekend. A large number of items were found disposed of in a ditch on what's known locally as the Farmer's Road in the Rossmanagher area of Sixmilebridge on Sunday. The items included a quad bike, a propane gas tank, children's toys and several plastic materials. Cratloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat O'Gorman has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons he believes GDPR is protecting illegal dumpers and not the general public.

Work is underway on the Tulla Road Active Travel Scheme in Ennis. The project will deliver a continuous 2.2 kilometre primary cycle route and enhanced walking and wheeling facilities on the Tulla Road. Pedestrian crossings are to be upgraded while new crossings will be introduced, junctions will be tightened and various other traffic calming measures will be implemented. Clare County Council estimates the works will take 18 months to complete and has confirmed construction will take place in seven phases, with phase one from Gort na mBláth and Hillcrest expected to take 12 weeks. Clare FM's Seán Lyons spoke with Clare County Council Senior Executive Engineer Anne O'Sullivan to find out more about the background to the project and the schedule of works. Photo (c) Clare County Council

'Beauty or Beast' the story of Púca. Produced by Clare FM's Programme Director / Head of Operations, pf@clare.fm

On Friday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey, It was time to look ahead to this weekends sporting action with Clare FM's Derek Dormer. Games Previewed: Munster Intermediate Hurling Championship Quarter-Final: O'Callaghan's Mills v Abbeydorney (Kerry) (Sunday, 1.30pm) Munster Junior Hurling Club Championship Quarter-Final: Killrossanty (Waterford) v The Banner (Saturday, Lemybrien, 1:30pm)

A Clare Approved Housing Body insists all of its developments are rigorously tested to ensure the best value for money. It follows a new report from the Housing Finance Agency which shows it cost Approved Housing Bodies €247,500 on average to build social homes in this county. The Inis Housing Association is one of the biggest contributors in this regard, and is responsible for over 90 homes in Clare. Chairperson Pierse O'Shiel has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that due diligence is done on every project.

Welcome to this week's episode of Clare Women in Business on Clare FM. Raquel Ruido is from Vigo in Northwest Spain but has been living in North Clare for many years. She set up her own business out of a personal need, and using her scientific training she gradually built up an understanding of how various natural ingredients interact to influence the properties of soap. Her background in food engineering and interest in chemistry fit in nicely which what she is doing now. Raquel is the owner of the Moher Soap Company based near Kilshanny.

A Clare homeless charity has branded comments by the Taoiseach on homelessness as "disappointing" and says they ignore the "deeply traumatic" effects of living in emergency accommodation. Micheál Martin has come under fire for claiming homelessness figures are "a bit like hospital waiting lists" in that "it's not the number on the waiting list; it's how fast you get treated". Focus Ireland has called the statement a "poor choice of words", saying "people go to hospitals because they are sick; they do not have to become homeless". Head of Policy and Communications at Novas, which operates a small family hub in Ennis, Una Burns, has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons regardless of how much time people spend with homeless services, the experience often leaves long-lasting wounds.

Clare's Oscar Traynor squad kick off their inter-provincial campaign this weekend. Denis Hynes takes charge of the side for the first time as they welcome Kerry to Frank Healy Park on Sunday afternoon. Clare secured a 6-0 win the last time the sides met , however, it wasn't enough to see them qualify from the group of the national phase on that occasion. Clare FM analyst Jim Madden says it's a strong squad, with representation from clubs outside the county's traditional powerhouses.

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 Cyril O'Donoghue, featuring Sean Lyons of Clare FM.

The Clare-based former president of the Irish Road Haulage Association fears job losses at Fastway Couriers are just the "tip of the iceberg" for the industry. There are concerns for the security of roughly 300 jobs as the the parent company for Fastway Couriers Ireland, Parcel Connect and Nügo has entered receivership. A spokesperson for the company claims its business model is "no longer viable in its current form" due to "sustained inflation, rising operating costs and ongoing price pressure. Ennis resident and Managing Director of Spa Transport, Eugene Drennan, has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons businesses like his are facing "tax on tax on tax".

The manager of the Clare Immigrant Support Centre says he's "absolutely" in favour of introducing new legislation to combat hate speech against migrants. The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance has published a new report stating hate speech is "widespread" in Ireland and recommending new laws be brought in to clamp down on the problem. Prior to enacting the Criminal Justice Hate Offences Act 2024 last December, the Government took the decision to remove controversial elements relating to hate speech - prompting the European Commission to claim Ireland is "failing" to comply with laws around criminalisation of race-based violence and hatred. Clare Immigrant Support Centre Manager Simon Ó Treasaigh has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons hateful rhetoric is on the rise and the legal system must play its part in the fight against it.

This feature, titled “Traditional Greats,” is presented and produced by Clare FM's 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. In today's episode, Therese pays tribute to Chris Droney, featuring Ann Kirrane.