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This Saturday, Glór in Ennis will host an afternoon (12.30pm) full of poetry and music as the Clare Poetry Collective returns with its latest free event. Featuring poets Esther McMorrow Donnellan, Arthur Watson, and Frank Golden, alongside musician David Donohue, the gathering celebrates the rich creative spirit of Clare and beyond. For over three decades, members of the Collective have brought poetry to life through performances, publications, exhibitions, and broadcasts — from libraries and bookshops to festivals and theatres. On Monday's Morning Focus, Sally-Ann Barrett was joined by Esther McMorrow Donnellan, poet and novelist from County Clare, and Arthur Watson, a poet based in Tulla, to share what audiences can expect and why poetry continues to resonate deeply in local communities.
Clare is about to welcome a world-class evening of Irish music, as Music Network opens its autumn season with a stunning new ensemble. Taking to the stage at Glór in Ennis this Friday, 19th September, are Séamus & Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta and Ryan Molloy. Together, they'll present a unique fusion of traditional and contemporary Irish music, promising a night of musical storytelling and innovation. To talk about the collaboration, the music, and what audiences can expect from this special performance, Sally-Ann Barrett was joined by Ryan Molloy, Stellar pianist and composer. PHOTO CREDIT: PhotobyRuthMedjber-@ruthlessimagery
Manager Clare Marts, talks about livestock prices and upcoming Show & weanling sales in Scariff and Ennis marts. https://claremarts.ie/ Originally broadcast Live from the SBCR Studio on 23rd August 2025 as part of Saturday Chronicle hosted by Tom Hanley and Jim Collins. Saturday Chronicle is kindly sponsored by James M Nash and Co and Derg Kitchen Design http://dergkitchendesign.ie. Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com
Sheils Motor Group have been recognised with a prestigious European award. The Ennis dealership was the recipient of the Ford Presidents Award, which recognises dealerships for exceptional customer satisfaction and sales performance. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Eddie Rynne, General Manager of Sheils Motorgroup.
A Clare disability activist claims some schools need to be "more proactive" in assisting children and parents with the "frustrating" assessment of need process. With the 2025/26 school year now in full swing, new figures from the HSE have revealed that just 19 children in Clare received an assessment in the first six months of this year. An assessment of need is an evaluation carried out by the HSE for children or young people with a disability. The process identifies a child's health needs and what health services are required to meet these needs. While the HSE frequently emphasises that an assessment of need isn't necessary in order to avail of health services, it can make it easier to access supports. New HSE data released to Sinn Féin shows just 19 children in Clare received an assessment of need between January and June, which accounted for just 11% of its cases. Of those assessed, a whole 16 were found to have a disability. Shannonbanks Sinn Féin Councillor James Ryan believes a shortage of the appropriate staff is a key issue. Department of Health figures published in June, meanwhile, show almost 15,300 assessment of need applications were overdue at the end of March which was up 8% on the figure for last December. The total for the Midwest region was 434, indicating a reduction of less than 2% from December. Ennis-based disability activist Dermot Hayes believes schools should offer more assistance to families struggling to manage the system.
A bus company which operates a popular route out of Ennis expects to be able to provide a more reliable service going forward thanks to an acquisition. Dublin Coach, which is also known as the 'Green Bus', has been acquired by Galway-based company Callinan Coaches. It comes month after complaints relating to punctuality, capacity and "no-show" buses were made about the company's 300 route which runs from Ennis to Dublin, at a meeting of Ennis Municipal District. Dublin Coach Regional General Manager Frances Cahill claims positive changes is finally coming.
Fresh doubt has been cast on the future of Supermac's Ennis plaza as a new high court challenge has been launched. The Friends of the Irish Environment has commenced action against Uisce Éireann for its decision to grant a wastewater connection for the plaza, which is due to open in the coming months just off junction 12 of the M18. The group claims the Clareabbey Plant is already operating above capacity and that it's regularly discharging raw or partially treated sewerage into the River Fergus. However, Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Daly believes the challenge is ridiculous and should be dismissed.
Objectors to a near-completed motorway plaza on the outskirts of Ennis insist they hope to have high court action relating to wastewater treatment wrapped up in a matter of months, not years. Fresh doubt has been cast on the future of Supermac's ten million euro development just off junction 12 of the M18, which is due to open at the end of October. Friends of the Irish Environment commenced action against Uisce Éireann, for its decision to grant a wastewater connection. Supermac's ten million euro motorway service station, which is located just off junction 12 of the M18 is almost finished construction and is set to provide up to 120 jobs when operational at the end of October. The project has already been the subject of a full judicial review, but now the Friends of the Irish Environment has launched High Court legal action against Uisce Éireann over its recent connection agreement. The environmental group claims the Clareabbey Plant is already operating above capacity and that it's regularly discharging raw or partially treated sewerage into the River Fergus. In September of last year, the High Court rejected similar arguments and confirmed the decisions of Clare County Council and An Bord Pleanála. The judgement noted that there was no evidence to support the suggestion that the treated water from the Plaza would adversely affect the output from the Clareabbey treatment plant. Environmental activist and one of the Directors of the Irish NGO Friends of the Irish Environment, Tony Lowes says, however, the EPA has since uncovered evidence that suggests storm water overflows and overcapacity.
An Ennis GP insists cancer care is "exceptionally good" in this region but admits there may be "questions to answer" arising from a new report. An investigation has found that all nine health centres nationwide missed the HSE's target to commence chemotherapy for 90% of patients within eight weeks of their final breast cancer surgery last year. Just 24% of patients at University Hospital Limerick had their first chemo appointment within eight weeks last year and this climbed to just 27% between January and March. Dr Máire Finn of Ennis Medical has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons patients are cared for "thoroughly" and have good clinical outcomes but there's always room for improvement.
Players from all over the globe are battling it out to be crowned champions in the World Eightball Pool Championships, which are being hosted in Clare! Treacy's West County Hotel here in Ennis is the venue for the 2025 Ultimate World Eightball Pool Championships. The tournament, in which 18 countries are competing to become world champions, got underway on Tuesday. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined in-studio by the owner of Treacy's West County Hotel in Ennis, Patrick Treacy. Image (c) Treacy's West County Hotel via Facebook
Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 27ú lá de mí Lúnasa, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1976 rinne níos mó ná 2,500 fir óg iarratas chun a bheith mar Gharda. Chruthaigh an rialtas 500 post nua. I 2002 dhiúltaíodh bannaí do dhá dhéagóirí I Luimneach a bhí bainteach le heasaontas sa bhaile. I 1976 fuair Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí conradh nua chun bunscoil nua a thógáil ag Cross. I 1981 chuaigh 20 duine óg ó Inis chuig an Róimh chun bualadh le Pope John Paul. Bhí siad sa ghrúpa de 2,000 duine. Sin Natasha Bedingfield le These Words – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2004. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1965 ar an lá deireanach de a briseadh ón turas ceoil – chuaigh The Beatles chuig seisiún taifead do The Byrds. I 2013 ainmnigh Madonna mar an duine cáiliúil a fuair an méid is mó airgead I rith bhliain amháin. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Aaron Paul I Meiriceá I 1979 agus rudadh aisteoir Chandra Wilson I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1969 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sí. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 27th of August, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1976: more than 2,500 young men applied for the new 500 Garda positions that were created by the government 2002: 2 limerick teenagers allegedly involved in a long running city feud were denied bail on weapons charges. 1976: The office of public works was awarded the contract for building a new primary school at Cross. 1981: 20 Young People from Ennis were among 2,000 members of the Irish Youth Pilgrimage to Rome, which met with Pope John Paul. That was Natasha Bedingfield with These Words – the biggest song on this day in 2004 Onto music news on this day In 1965 On the last day of a five-day break from their North American tour, The Beatles attended a recording session for The Byrds. 2013 Madonna was named the world's top-earning celebrity over the past year. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actor Aaron Paul was born in America in 1979 and actress Chandra Wilson was born in America on this day in 1969 and this is some of the stuff she has done. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.
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Almost 60% of people who are blind or vision impaired have been injured by a footpath obstacle. That's one of the findings in a new survey from Vision Ireland. Their Clear Our Paths Survey 2025 also reveals that 96% of respondents regularly encounter hazards such as wheelie bins, parked cars, and overgrown branches on public footpaths, with the majority saying these obstacles have caused accidents or incidents that reduced their confidence in navigating public spaces. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Claire Cassidy from Ennis, who is visually impaired.
There has been a worrying decline in hospitality employment. That's according to the Restaurants Association of Ireland, which represents 3,000 members across restaurants, cafés, gastropubs, and other food-led businesses. The R.A.I. is pointing to the latest Labour Force Survey figures as proof of the economic case for the Government to bring back the reduced 9% VAT rate for the hospitality sector. The Labour Force Survey (LFS) figures released by the Central Statistics Office show that, while the data for the first quarter of 2025 suggested growth, driven largely by part-time jobs, the newly published Q2 figures reveal a clear contraction. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Terry O'Connor, Co-owner of Henry's Bistro in Ennis and Frank Landy, of Sweet N Green.
Clare is set to benefit from a boost to its Garda numbers. It follows confirmation that six of the latest 154 Gardaí attested at Templemore will be based at Ennis Station. It comes just three weeks after a further 15 Gardaí were announced for the Shannon division. Clare Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe is hopeful there's more to come.
Over 1,500 Clare students will receive the results of their state exams today. The portal to view both Leaving Cert and Leaving Cert Applied results opens at 10am this morning. 1,412 students sat the Leaving Cert this summer, while a further 103 undertook the LCA examination. This year marks the first of the State Examination Commission's attempt to return grade levels to that of 2019, the last pre-pandemic Leaving Cert year. Alan Morrissey was speaking with Donna Ní Ghallchobhair, Guidance Counsellor from St Joseph's Secondary School in Tulla. To give advice for students going out tonight to celebrate receiving their Leaving Cert results, Alan morrissey was joined by Sergeant Dominic Regan, community policing sergeant for Ennis and Garda Eoin Cummins, operational garda in Ennis.
Leaving Cert students in Clare are pouring over their results this afternoon. Over 1,500 young people across the county have been receiving their final grades since 10am this morning. The anxious wait is over for Clare's 1,412 Leaving Cert and 103 Leaving Cert Applied students, who have been receiving their results online and in person at schools across the county today. This year's results are down due to grade deflation, with top grades down by around 2 per cent. It's the first stage of phasing out grade inflation, which was brought in during the pandemic. Close to 100 Ennis Community College/Gaelcholáiste an Chláir alumni gathered in person to see how they fared and these students have been telling Clare FM how they got on. It begins a busy week for the county's outgoing leaving cer students, with the first round of CAO offers issued on Wednesday, before the appeals window opens on Sunday, August 31st. Guidance Counsellor at St Joseph's Secondary School in Tulla, Donna Ní Ghallchobhair, is advising students to reach out for assistance if they're unsure what steps to take next. She says everyone's pathway after their exams is different, given the array of options available. Meanwhile, Clare Gardaí are urging caution as those who received their results head out to celebrate. Keeping your phone charged, planning where you're headed and how to get home, and staying in touch with a parent throughout the night are the key pieces of advice they've issued. Operational Garda in Ennis, Eoin Cummins says everyone should take responsibility for both themselves and their friend group.
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A West Clare councillor is calling on the Junior Transport Minister to take the time to observe the condition of the county's roads network during his trip here today. Seán Canney will visit Shannon Airport this afternoon to launch the Irish Coast Guard's Aviation Service at the Midwest base. Doonbeg Fianna Fáil Councillor, Rita McInerney, says urgent investment in the county's roads network is required, particularly on the N68 between Ennis and Kilrush. She says the route can serve a huge strategic role going forward, if given the correct level of funding.
A Clare auctioneer has labelled the total number of house sales closed here in June as 'abysmal'. New figures from the Central Statistics Office show 44 tranactions were recorded in this county throughout the month. Of this, 12 were sold to first time buyers, representing 27% of the total, with 11 of these in Ennis and one recorded in the Shannon LEA. Managing Director of DNG O'Sullivan Hurley in Ennis, Douglas Hurley, has been telling Clare FM's Darragh O'Grady that Irish first time buyer's inability to get on the property market is a worrying trend.
'The Chase' star, Darragh ‘The Menace' Ennis, joins Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig on the show for his You Had To Be There.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball
A dark chapter in Clare's past is the focus of a new book by social historian Rita McCarthy. ‘Forgotten Lives – The Story of the County Clare Mother and Baby Home, 1922–1932' tells the story of the institution known as the County Nursery, which operated for ten years in part of the old Kilrush Workhouse. Run first by the Sisters of Mercy and later by lay staff, the home was described by one Clare County Councillor at the time as “a disgrace to the twentieth century”. Babies died at what the medical officer called “an appalling rate”, while women and children endured harsh and inhumane conditions. Drawing on archives, oral histories and survivor testimony, McCarthy brings to light the lived experiences of those who passed through its doors. The book will be launched at the De Valera Library in Ennis on 21 August, by Professor Bernadette Whelan of UL. To tell us more, Alan Morrissey was joined by the author herself, Rita McCarthy.
The €800 million Limerick Tunnel isn't due to revert to the State until 2041, but the private operator is already recording big returns. New figures show profits rose 10 percent last year to almost €12 million, after toll charges increased. That's prompted calls to ask, should motorists be paying less? Should toll costs be reduced? To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Ennis-based former IRHA President, Eugene Drennan.
It's hoped the planning process for the first stage of the West Clare Greenway will get underway next year. 1.3 million euro in funding was granted by Transport Infrastructure Ireland earlier this year towards progressing the Kilkee to Kilrush section, as well as stage two of the greenway from Ennis to Ennistymon. Clare County Council says the design of the Kilkee to Kilrush route is being finalised and landowner agreements are currently ongoing. Senior Executive Officer and West Clare Municipal District Co-ordinator/Manager, John O'Malley says once completed it will be of huge value to the area.
If you are a learner driver in Clare, then you could be waiting for quite some time to sit your driving test. Figures provided to Bodyke Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney show that average waiting times for Category B car test invitations increased at all three driving test centres in Clare between June 2024 and June of this year. In Ennis, waiting times rose from 14 weeks to 21 weeks. In Shannon, the average increased from 12 weeks to 17 weeks. In Kilrush, it went from 13 weeks to 14 weeks. A total of 600 driving tests were carried out across the county during this period, which means an additional 469 tests could have been carried out on missed operating days. Deputy Cooney believes that learner drivers in Clare are being short-changed. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joiend by Chris Curran, Driving instructor, Chris Curran Coaching in Ennis and Joe Cooney, Bodyke Fine Gael TD.
A new series of line dancing classes is starting in September in Ennis, Clarecastle and Lissycasey. The courses are open to all levels, with a special focus on a complete beginners. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Claire O'Meara, dancer and choreographer.
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In June 2006, 24-year-old Auburn University graduate Lori Ann Slesinski vanished after making plans for a simple girls' night. When she never showed up, her family grew concerned, and just days later, her car was discovered torched in a secluded cul-de-sac outside Auburn. Inside her home, investigators found disturbing signs of a struggle—yet Lori herself was nowhere to be found. Despite an exhaustive search, her body has never been recovered.Years later, attention turned to a close friend, Rick Ennis, a man with a violent past. Advances in forensic testing linked him to Lori's disappearance, and in 2022, Ennis was finally convicted of her murder—16 years after she went missing. Skip ahead to episode: 10.40Intro Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG-085OQ40Ewww.cluelesscrime.com.aubuymeacoffee.com/cluelesscrimepatreon.com/cluelesscrimeinstragram.com/cluelesscrimepodcast
Hour two of 3 Man Front live from UAB football included our extended visit with Blazers HC Trent Dilfer and his insight & updates on the 2025 team. Plus, we heard from UAB LB Eli Ennis and took your calls and texts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UAB linebacker Eli Ennis joined 3 Man Front to fill us in on his transition into the UAB program, his past leg injury and recovery, the changes on the defensive side and culture in the locker room! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Finally we get a big time fight card this weekend in Saudi Arabia and we're ready to go over the return of phenom heavyweight Moses Itauma, have some fight news discussion and more on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael to go over it all.First, the take a look at Satrurday's Riyadh Season DAZN PPV in Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaItauma has his first "named test" in Dillian Whyte, 10 rounds, heavyweights. Time to see what the youngster can do against a proven vet and will the hype continue after this one? In the co-feature Nick Ball takes on Sam Goodman for Ball's WBA featherweight title. The highly entertaining champ from Liverpool, England will battle the top contender from Australia in this one. Also there's talk of Filip Hrgovic vs. David Adeleye in a heavyweight matchup and American Raymond Ford battles countryman Abraham Nova in a junior lightweight showdown.Then, some newsThe Canelo-Crawford undercard was announced: jjunior middleweight prospects Callum Walsh and Fernando Vargas Jr. will fight the 10-round co-feature and WBC interim super middleweight titleholder Christian Mbilli, a potential 2026 opponent for Alvarez, defends against rising contender Lester Martinez.Also, Paramount+, just off this week's massive seven-year, $7.7 billion deal for all United States broadcast and streaming rights for UFC, is reportedly also the “front-runner” for Zuffa Boxing rights, per Front Office Sports. We discuss the massive money being thrown the UFC's way, while boxing cannot get a fraction of those kind of deals.Next, the domestic violence case against WBA lightweight titleholder Gervonta Davis was dropped on Tuesday, according to the Miami-Dade County Court. The woman declined to prosecute. We discuss and Dan has a theory on Davis' next big battle.Oh, and there's Jason “Boots” Ennis, who recently vacated his unified welterweight title to move up to junior middleweight. But, not for a huge fight, rather, he is set for his debut in perhaps boxing's deepest division in garbage fight vs. unknown Uisma Lima in a WBA title eliminator Oct.11 on DAZN at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Ennis' hometown. What are we doing here (Part 1)?!And, apparently, there is a real chance that Anthony Joshua will fight Jake Paul next, per Eddie Hearn in various interviews. What are we doing here (part 2)?!It's all part of the Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!!
The assistance of the Morning Focus listeners is being sought to find a treasured Padre Pio medal, lost a number of months ago. The medal, on a gold chain, holds huge sentimental value for a young boy who is currently unwell. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Catherine Taafe, Owner of the medal.
Finally we get a big time fight card this weekend in Saudi Arabia and we're ready to go over the return of phenom heavyweight Moses Itauma, have some fight news discussion and more on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael to go over it all.First, the take a look at Satrurday's Riyadh Season DAZN PPV in Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaItauma has his first "named test" in Dillian Whyte, 10 rounds, heavyweights. Time to see what the youngster can do against a proven vet and will the hype continue after this one? In the co-feature Nick Ball takes on Sam Goodman for Ball's WBA featherweight title. The highly entertaining champ from Liverpool, England will battle the top contender from Australia in this one. Also there's talk of Filip Hrgovic vs. David Adeleye in a heavyweight matchup and American Raymond Ford battles countryman Abraham Nova in a junior lightweight showdown.Then, some newsThe Canelo-Crawford undercard was announced: jjunior middleweight prospects Callum Walsh and Fernando Vargas Jr. will fight the 10-round co-feature and WBC interim super middleweight titleholder Christian Mbilli, a potential 2026 opponent for Alvarez, defends against rising contender Lester Martinez.Also, Paramount+, just off this week's massive seven-year, $7.7 billion deal for all United States broadcast and streaming rights for UFC, is reportedly also the “front-runner” for Zuffa Boxing rights, per Front Office Sports. We discuss the massive money being thrown the UFC's way, while boxing cannot get a fraction of those kind of deals.Next, the domestic violence case against WBA lightweight titleholder Gervonta Davis was dropped on Tuesday, according to the Miami-Dade County Court. The woman declined to prosecute. We discuss and Dan has a theory on Davis' next big battle.Oh, and there's Jason “Boots” Ennis, who recently vacated his unified welterweight title to move up to junior middleweight. But, not for a huge fight, rather, he is set for his debut in perhaps boxing's deepest division in garbage fight vs. unknown Uisma Lima in a WBA title eliminator Oct.11 on DAZN at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Ennis' hometown. What are we doing here (Part 1)?!And, apparently, there is a real chance that Anthony Joshua will fight Jake Paul next, per Eddie Hearn in various interviews. What are we doing here (part 2)?!It's all part of the Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!!
#230 Together, Happy Gilmore 2, Brokeback Mountain A couple on its last legs uncover a strange phenomena when one of them drinks suspicious water and becomes unable to separate from the other. Happy returns after the death of his wife and alcoholism to prove to the world and his daughter that he can still play gold professionally. The American story of Ennis and Jack throughout the decades where one summer together can simultaneously spark hope and regret and always love. Next Time: Weapons, Night Always Comes, Howl's Moving Castle Recent Discoveries Ralf: Freaky Tales Luke: Fantastic Four: First Steps, Superman, A Family Affair, The Naked Gun, East of Wall, One Night in Tokyo Oscar: I Know What You Did Last Summer, The Naked Gun, Oh Hi! Otherpodcast.com Show Notes 00:00:00 INTRO 00:01:52 Recent Discoveries 00:45:02 Together 01:09:15 spoilers 01:26:16 Happy Gilmore 2 01:42:53 spoilers 01:54:45 Brokeback Mountain 02:42:29 EXIT
Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 14ú lá de mí Lúnasa, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1987 tháinig sé amach go raibh cúpla ospidéal chun dúnadh de bharr moladh ó dhuine ag an bharr. Bhí siad chun 1600 leaba ghéarchúraim a gearradh I gcóir na ndaoine a raibh ag iarradh cúram práinneach. I 1998 fuair an scuad diúscartha buamaí glaoch chun dul chuig tí nuair a fuair cailín aois 9 ngránáid láimhe nuair a fuair siad barrithir. I 1971 don chéad uair I gcúpla bhliain níor chuaigh Uachtaráin De Valera chuig an seó talmhaíochta in Inis. I 1998 bhí duine páirceáilte In Fhiacail thar oíche agus nuair a dhúisigh siad ar maidin, bhí a charr imithe. Ghoid duine é agus bhí 11 míle dollar laistigh. Sin Katy Perry le I Kissed A Girl – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2008. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1993 fuair Freddie Mercury a chéad uimhir a haon singil sa Bhreatain lena hamhráin Living On My Own. I 1995 chuaigh The Foo Fighters ar an teilifís don chéad uair ar The Late Show le David Letterman agus chan siad a amhrán nua This Is A Call. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Halle Berry I Meiriceá I 1966 agus rugadh aisteoir Steve Martin I Meiriceá I 1945 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sé. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 14th of August, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1987: it was reported that hospitals were facing closure threats following recommendation by a top health committee to cut 1600 acute beds for patients who need urgent care. 1998: The army bomb disposal unit was called to a home when a 9 year old girl found a hand grenade in a delivery of topsoil. 1971: For the first time in many years President de Valera did not attend the Co.Clare Agricultural show in Ennis. 1998: A tourist who stayed overnight in Feakle had their parked car stolen with property valued at $11,000 inside. That was Katy Perry with I Kissed A Girl – the biggest song on this day in 2008 Onto music news on this day In 1993 Freddie Mercury had his first solo UK No.1 single with Living On My Own. 1995 Foo Fighters made their network television debut on The Late Show with David Letterman when they performed their new single 'This Is A Call'. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actress Halle Berry was born in America in 1966 and actor Steve Martin was born in America on this day in 1945 and this is some of the stuff he has done. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.
The HSE's growing spend on agency staff at Ennis General has been slammed as unacceptable. New figures show the Health Service Executive spent over €2.7m to provide outsourced personnel in the county town last year, which is up 13% on the sum recorded in 2021. Over €21m was spent on providing agency staff at University Hospital Limerick last year, which is a rise of 9% in the last twelve months. Shannon Sinn Féin TD Donna McGettigan says the situation is out of control.
A Clare travel counsellor says it's full steam ahead for holidaymakers in spite of wildfires raging across Europe. The blazes are continuing unabated in parts of Greece and Spain, with high temperatures, strong winds and dry conditions creating a perfect storm for many regions. A total of 4,850 firefighters as well as 33 planes have been mobilised across Greece since dawn after 15 firefighting personnel were taken to hospital yesterday. Ennis-based travel counsellor Gearoid Mannion has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons those heading to affected countries should do their research and heed advice.
From August 16th to 22nd, Ennis, Kilkee, and Lisdoonvarna will host the third annual Discover Ukraine Festival, a vibrant and heartfelt celebration of Ukrainian heritage, coinciding with Ukraine's Independence Day. With over a thousand attendees expected, this free week-long festival offers a rich programme of traditional crafts, workshops, food, music, and film all made possible thanks to the Clare Local Development Company and an incredible team of Ukrainian volunteers. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Alina Senkova, SICAP Development Officer, CLDC and Svitlana Morozova, Ukrainian volunteer.
A Clare football star is hailing the appointment of Paul Madden as the county's new senior football boss. The Ennis native will take the reins on a three-year term, succeeding Peter Keane in the role, who departed last week. Madden had been seen as a strong contender, since the departure of Mark Fitzgerald last year, having guided Éire Óg to three of the last four Clare Senior Football Championships. Former Clare Captain Garry Brennan has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that he's looking forward to seeing the new setup in action.
A Clare football star is hailing the appointment of Paul Madden as the county's new senior football boss. The Ennis native will take the reins on a three-year term, succeeding Peter Keane in the role, who departed last week. Madden had been seen as a strong contender, since the departure of Mark Fitzgerald last year, having guided Éire Óg to three of the last four Clare Senior Football Championships. Former Clare Captain Garry Brennan has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that he's looking forward to seeing the new setup in action.
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Up to 1,000 people are now using Ennis Library on its busiest days. Since the new DeValera Library officially opened on Causeway Link last November, membership and book issues have both doubled. Clare's County Librarian has pointed to a surge in presentations from third level students and is crediting the enhanced digital resources, and study spaces available. Helen Walsh says their facility is regularly operating at max capacity.
It's expected an operator will be appointed by the end of this year for the long awaited Ennis Town Bus Service. The service, which has been in the works for over 4 years, will run for 18 hours a day when completed with routes traversing Clarecastle to Ballymaley and the Lahinch Road to Tulla Road with a central terminus at Friar's Walk. When completed, there will be an additional 42 bus stops installed in the town. Ennis Municipal District Senior Engineer Seán Lenihan says the service will be up and running in the near future.
Tuesday's Morning Focus broadcasted live from the De Valera Public Library in Ennis as part of Clare FM's Summer Tour. Alan Morrissey spoke with local representatives, community leaders, and residents about ongoing projects, upcoming events, and issues affecting the town. To discuss business, tourism, and local development, Alan was joined by Senior Engineer & Ennis MD Co-ordinator, Seán Lenihan, Mayor of Ennis, Cllr Mary Howard, Ennis Chamber President, Diarmuid McMahon, Paddy Tiernan A/Senior Executive Engineer, Ennis MD and Pat Slattery, Acting Town Foreman. Inagh's resident, Colleen Shanks highlighted the call for a dedicated dog park and Alan Shoosmith discussed the Lesser Horseshoe Bat project for Heritage Week. We also heard from County Librarian, Helen Walsh, Curator at Clare Museum, John Rattigan the Clare Museum, Crime Prevention Officer, Sgt. Catríona Holohan and Dr Jane O'Brien from Ennis walking tours. Other segments featured a live harp performance from Geraldine Carrigg, updates from Ennis Tidy Towns with Don Cullinane, a local history piece from Colm Liddy on an Ennis-born actress who found fame in Paris, details of community grants from Fionn Kidney, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Common Knowledge. To finish out the show, Frankie Coote joined us for “Ask the Dog Warden”.
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Concerns have been raised over the ongoing issue of dog fouling in Clare's public parks and play areas. It follows a large volume of complaints relating to pet owners violating bye-laws at Lee's Road in Ennis. Of particular concern is unleased dogs fouling on the skate parks and the all weather playing pitches. Clare County Dog Warden Frankie Coote says its a serious issue.
A local electoral area in Clare is among 15 nationwide which had more deaths than births in 2022. A new analysis of data by the Central Statistics Office shows the Kilrush local electoral area experienced the fifth-largest natural decrease rate in the country in the year in question. The Kilrush LEA recorded 190 births and 213 deaths in 2022, giving it a natural decrease of 23, translating to a natural decrease rate per 1,000 of population of -1. This makes the area one of just 15 in Ireland where there were more deaths than births in 2022. The Ennistymon LEA's natural increase was close to neutral, with 176 births and 173 deaths occurring, resulting in a natural increase rate of 0.2. The Ennis, Shannon and Killaloe areas all recorded natural increases with Ennis having the highest at 3.5. The findings are in contrast to those of 2021 when each of the five LEAs in Clare experienced natural increases.
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Mark Ennis is a health coach from Ireland specializing in helping individuals achieve a longer, healthier life through the power of a carnivore and keto lifestyle. After struggling with both anorexia and obesity, Mark discovered the life-changing benefits of this approach and now dedicates himself to guiding others on their journey to health and happiness. Passionate about making a lasting impact, he empowers clients to overcome challenges, achieve their goals, and live their best lives. Mark's mission is to inspire positive change and share the knowledge that transformed his own life. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnessbeyondtime01 Website: https://fitnessbeyondtime01.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer 00:40 Introduction 06:10 Rugby training and gaining muscle 09:42 Isolated mental health struggles 10:45 Facing emotional desperation 13:47 Journey into the carnivore lifestyle 17:14 Struggling with weight cycle 20:43 Obsessive health habits 23:56 Carnivore diet benefits 27:55 Dealing with diet judgement 31:05 Diet and family health 34:18 Protecting health futures of loved ones 37:32 Enhancing life quality with carnivore 38:38 Where to find Mark Join Revero now to regain your health: https://revero.com/YT Revero.com is an online medical clinic for treating chronic diseases with this root-cause approach of nutrition therapy. You can get access to medical providers, personalized nutrition therapy, biomarker tracking, lab testing, ongoing clinical care, and daily coaching. You will also learn everything you need with educational videos, hundreds of recipes, and articles to make this easy for you. Join the Revero team (medical providers, etc): https://revero.com/jobs #Revero #ReveroHealth #shawnbaker #Carnivorediet #MeatHeals #AnimalBased #ZeroCarb #DietCoach #FatAdapted #Carnivore #sugarfree Disclaimer: The content on this channel is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider.
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