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Clare County Council is set to explore interventions to improve the national secondary road network. It comes amid persistent calls for upgrades to be carried out on the N68 connecting Ennis to Kilrush, and for the completion of the realignment project on the N85 which connects Ennis to Ennistymon. In a statement to Clare FM, the local authority has confirmed that the proposed works which include alterations to the N67 have all undergone various environmental and design assessments. Doonbeg Fianna Fáil Councillor Rita McInerney says a major investment is needed.

Kieran Keating was elected unopposed for his fifth and final term as chairman of Clare GAA at this weeks' Annual Convention. Clare FM's Derrick Lynch spoke with the Naomh Eoin clubman to reflect on his time in the role and look ahead to the 2026 campaign. Photo (c) Clare GAA

Coming up on the show: We have two very special guests lined up to take us through on the final show of the year, with details for you on how you can support Clare's hurling and camogie teams for 2026, along with chatting to one of the counties favourite sons.

Club Clare memberships are now open for 2026, with all funds raised going toward supporting Clare's hurling and camogie teams for the coming season, from adult to underage levels. To discuss this and more, Clare senior hurling manager Brian Lohan joined Alan Morrissey on Thursday's Morning Focus.

A Clare farming representative is urging the Government to follow through on its pledge to oppose a deal which it's feared could jeopardise livelihoods across the county. Feakle-based chairperson of the Clare branch of the Irish Farmers Association Stephen Walsh is one of thousands who've taken to the streets of Brussels today to oppose the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement. The deal would give South American countries like Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay unprecedented access to EU markets, allowing 99,000 tonnes of low-tariff beef into Europe. Stephen has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons the viability of communities in Clare is dependent on the deal being rejected.

Clare FM's Derrick Lynch with Clare's Diarmuid Ryan at launch of Coop Superstores Munster SHL

A West Clare woman is hoping to be a voice for under-represented communities in her region on a new forum focused on community safety issues. Kilmurry McMahon community nurse and West Clare Aontú representative June Dillon has been appointed by Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan to the Clare Local Community Safety Partnership. The LCSP, which has yet to convene, will act as a successor to the now-disbanded Joint Policing Committee and will facilitate discussions on local crime-related between between elected representatives, community members, Gardaí, the HSE and others. June has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons that many people in the west of the county don't know where to turn when crime strikes.

There's a call for a south Clare town's services and infrastructure to be improved in line with its growing population. Clare County Council has granted planning permission to Datcha Construction Limited for the construction of 79 homes on the Shannon Road in Sixmilebridge. The town's population grew by 8% between 2016 and 2022, and is set to rise further with several housing developments at various stages of construction. Sixmilebridge Fine Gael Councillor John Crowe has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons the town requires significant investment to cater for its new arrivals.

This year's Rice College Christmas Concert is just around the corner! Glór will host the showcase for the impressive talents of the young people who attend the Ennis secondary school this Wednesday the 17th December at 7:30pm. On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was delighted to chat with Clare FM's Joan Hanrahan along with Cian Moroney, Kate Howard, Síofra Hogan, Emilia Geraghty, Cailean Rynne, Robbie Whelan, Aoibhe Lecathelinais and Doireann Egan who are some of the students involved in the concert.

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is warning time critical operations could be at risk in the MidWest over the Christmas period. The IBTS is hosting blood donation clinics at the Fall's Hotel in Ennistymon both tonight and tomorrow Tuesday from 4.50pm until 8.10pm. Roughly two-thirds of all donations will be used for cancer treatment, with the remainder to emergency surgeries and general operations. Broadford based IBTS Donor Recruitment Executive Alex O'Connor has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that they need to build up as much supplies as possible.

Martin Conway on N68 by Clare FM

Tom O'Callaghan on Parking Spaces by Clare FM

John Lannon on Racism Initiative by Clare FM

Short-term traffic congestion mitigation measures are being sought on a road being used as an unofficial "bypass of Ennis". Residents of the Kilbricken Road, known locally as the Old Bog Road, which links the Quin Road and the N85 Relief Road, are said to be living in a "nightmare situation" due to frequent bottlenecks and tailbacks. The route is too narrow to accommodate two lanes of traffic and as a result, drivers are often forced to pull into the nearest driveway or gateway to allow oncoming traffic to pass. After Mayor of Clare, Fine Gael Councillor Paul Murphy, raised the issue at a meeting of local representatives this week, Ennis Municipal District said possible short-term solutions include vehicle weight or length restrictions and implementing a one-way system. Clare FM's Seán Lyons spoke to Councillor Murphy about the issues on the road before meeting with a number of frustrated locals.

Clare FM's annual busking event is around the corner! Chris, who presents Good Vibrations on Clare FM, has once again organised the initiative in aid of Clare Haven Services. It will be taking place on Saturday, the 13th of December. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM's Chris Hanrahan and Dr Siobhán O'Connor, Manager of Services, Clare Haven Services.

Following the untimely passing of firefighter Joe Crosse, a group of friends and colleagues has set up the Joe Crosse Benevolent Fund to support his family, particularly his children's future education. Inspired by the generosity of the community and guidance from Deirdre Foran — who faced a similar loss — the fund aims to provide long-term support for Joe's family, with donations invested to grow over time. So far, the initiative has received strong backing from local businesses, contractors, and individuals wishing to honour Joe's legacy of goodwill. On Friday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke with Brian McMahon, firefighter based in Ennistymon fire station and was a friend and colleague of the late Joe Crosse and Deirdre Foran, who lost her late husband, Ollie due to a sudden death, almost 21 years ago. Photo (c) Clare FM

Christmas festivities will be in full swing in Ennis tomorrow. Ennis Chamber will be hosting an Artisan Crafts and Food Market in the courtyard of the Temple Gate Hotel from 10am until 3pm, with all goods on offer produced locally. While on O'Connell Street, a Christmas Fashion Show co-ordinated by renowned model and designer Celia Holman Lee will take place from 12pm until 2pm. Ennis Chamber CEO Margaret O'Brien has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that the artisan market will be particularly special. Image (c) Clare County Council

A Clare GP says doctors are already dealing with a sizeable surge in flu presentations ahead of seasonal peak expected in the coming weeks. It comes as the Irish Medical Organisation has issued a warning for vulnerable patients to get a flu vaccine as soon as possible due to hospital bed capacity shortages. This morning alone, the Irish Nurses and MidWives Organisation recorded 108 people on trolleys at University Hospital Limerick. Lahinch GP and Member of the IMO's GP Committee Michael Kelleher has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that keeping good hand hygeine is vital this season.

Those living in coastal parts of Clare are being warned to "expect the unexpected" and stay out of the water ahead of the arrival of Storm Bram. A Status Orange wind warning comes into effect here at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning and remains in place until 6 o'clock tomorrow evening. Met Éireann is warning of flooding of low-lying coastal areas as well as wave overtopping, difficult travel conditions, debris and potential impacts on outdoor events. Clare County Council Senior Engineer with responsibility for Transportation, Mobility and Health and Safety, Cyril Feeney, has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons extreme caution should be taken throughout the day.

Joe Killeen On Electric Vehicle Charging by Clare FM

Michael McNamara on Mercosur Standards by Clare FM

Ian Lynch On Kilkee N68 Safety by Clare FM

Gardaí are increasing patrols in Ennis for the Christmas period. This comes as Retailers of Ennis - the representative group for Ennis businesses - claims violence and anti-social behaviour have become the norm in the county town due to a lack of Garda presence. For more information, Alan Morrissey was joined by Sergeant Dominic Regan from Ennis Garda Station. Photo (c) Clare FM

Over 12,000 Clare people have attended the emergency department at University Hospital Galway in the last three years. New figures released by HSE Mid West to Mayor of Ennis, Fine Gael Councillor Mary Howard, show a total of 12,516 people with Clare addresses presented at the ED in Galway from the beginning of 2023 to the end of October of this year. The data also reveals that 3,436 Clare residents have travelled to the facility this year alone. Councillor Howard has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons people should be able to access treatment closer to home.

The Local Enterprise Office Clare is hosting a Women in Business networking event at The Old Ground Hotel, Ennis, from 10am–1pm. To find out what we can expect from the festive morning, Theresa Mulvihill, LEO Clare and Alison McGrath from First Steps paid a visit to Clare FM to speak to Alan Morrissey on Friday's Morning Focus.

Coming up, we will look ahead to this weekends U21 A hurling final, hear the thoughts of Chloe Moloney on the proposed rule changes for ladies football, look ahead to the weekends soccer action, hear about a unique football game taking place on Sunday and a few other bits also.

The days of teams getting changed in "buses and corners" at a West Clare sports ground are expected to come to a close soon with a new development coming on stream. Kilmihil People's Park has secured planning application for the provision of dressing rooms and public toilets at the amenity which opened its gates in 2021. The project is supported by an almost €70,000 Sports Capital Grant awarded last October. Quilty Fianna Fáil Councillor Michael Shannon, who was a representative on the planning application, has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons the park demonstrates the merit of funding community endeavours. Photo (c) Kilmihil People's Park via Facebook

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

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.

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

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

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)

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

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)

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)

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

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

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.

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)

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

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.

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