Podcasts about Lisdoonvarna

A young woman is on a mission to shed light on the harsh realities of living with Atopic Dermatitis. 19-year-old Alicja Stachurska from Lisdoonvarna, has launched an online awareness campaign through Instagram after years of struggling with the debilitating skin condition, also known as eczema. From sleepless nights to a visit to the A&E, Alicja says she reached a breaking point — and decided to take action. Her page, malinka_eczema, shares personal updates, practical advice, and candid reflections with the goal of supporting others in similar situations. Clare FM's Ewelina Szybinska caught up with Alicja to hear more about her journey — and why she believes raw honesty is key to healing... Check out Alicja's instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/malinka_eczema/ Photo(C): Alicja Stachurska

Welcome to another episode of Ours To Protect on Clare FM. Today we'll hear about the impact plastic waste is having on our environment. We'll meet Sharon Barrington is General Manager of IFF Plastics who been recycling plastics for over two decades. We'll also hear from students at Mary Immaculate Secondary School in Lisdoonvarna who recently competed in the Finals of the ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards. Their project highlighted the issue of plastic in our oceans and what people can do to reverse the problem. First, Katie O'Kane told Pat Flynn about their project and why these chose this particular issue to research. For more

There's exciting news in relation to the prospect of a new school building for Mary Immaculate Secondary School in Lisdoonvarna. Confirmation has come through from the Minister for Education and her department of the purchase, subject to planning and finalisation of contracts, of 7 acres to provide the new building. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Lisdoonvarna Fine Gael Councillor, Cllr Joe Garrihy and Principal of Mary Immaculate Secondary School, Mona Hynes. Photo(C): Cllr. Joe Garrihy Facebook

Support is being sought to save a musical instrument crafting course. Lincoln College at the University of Hull in the UK has announced that it will no longer be accepting new students onto the musical instrument craft courses at Newark School of Musical Instrument Crafts. This is the only full-time course of its kind in the whole of Ireland and the UK. To find out why it is important, and why it is of huge significance to musicians in County Clare, Alan Morrissey was joined by local musician living in Lisdoonvarna, Naomi Powell.

The state's contract to house International Protection Applicants in the Hydro Hotel in Lisdoonvarna will come to an end this summer. A senior figure within the Department of Integration has confirmed to Meelick Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe that the contract is set to end in July and will not be renewed beyond this point. The hotel's 171 residents will be relocated on Friday July 4th. Deputy Crowe says it makes sense for the North Clare town to be one of the first not to have its contract renewed.

The Burren Slow Food Festival takes place this weekend. Sunday's event at the Pavilion in Lisdoonvarna, will mark the 20th anniversary of the festival. The best elements of food culture in Clare from the local growers, producers and traders will be on show. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Colette Nagle, from Limestone Yoga, Bronagh O'Rourke of Burren Premium Beef and Chef Peter Jackson from the Roadside Tavern and Burren Storehouse. You can book tickets on: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-yoga-bit-of-the-burren-slow-food-festival-tickets-1296498916159 Check out! - Colette's Limestone Yoga: https://www.limestoneyoga.ie/ - Bronagh's Burren Premium Beef: https://burrenpremiumbeef.ie/ https://burrenfarmexperience.ie/

It's hoped a new shuttle bus service connecting towns and villages in West and North Clare will deliver for the local economy. The free of charge Burren and Cliffs Explorer is expected to run for the next three months and significantly ease traffic congestion in the region. Operated by C&C Executive Travel, the service offers seven busses on seven different routes servicing areas including Miltown Malbay, Lahinch, Liscannor, Kilfenora, Lisdoonvarna, Doolin, Ballyvaughan, Poulnabhrone, Corofin and Carron. Chair of Clare's Strategic Tourism Policy Committee, Cllr Shane Talty, who's also a member of the Cliffs Of Moher 2040 Board, says it's a positive day for the region.

Cork camogie star Amy O'Connor joined joined OTB GAA correspondent Tommy Rooney at the launch of the 2025 Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camps. Kellogg's is entering its 14th year partnering with the GAA, and a key focus this year is the "Cúl and Curious" initiative: a unique introductory camp for children from migrant families, taking place on April 17th in Lisdoonvarna.After winning the last two All-Ireland crowns, Cork are going for three in a row. O'Connor, who was player of the match in the 2023 final, is determined to make this Cork team a dynasty.O'Connor also reflects on playing multiple sports as a kid at a high level and how that helped her overall development.

Sadly, Lisdoon Crafts announced the need to vacate their current premises by the end of September. Without a new location, they may be forced to shut down for good. Now, this is where our incredible community can step in. If you or someone you know has access to a premises — ideally around 60 square metres with an additional 20 for storage — in Lisdoonvarna, Doolin, or Lahinch, please get in touch on LisdoonCrafts@outlook.com To find out more, Peter O'Connell was joined by Mariusz Bujnowski, of Lisdoon Crafts. Photo(C): ClareFM

A North Clare community's post office has been saved after a new operator took up the mantle at the eleventh hour. Lisdoonvarna Post Office officially reopens in its original location today under new management, after a lease was signed on Saturday afternoon. It had been feared the facility would close due to initial struggles faced by An Post - in which instance postal services would've transferred 12km away to Ennistymon. Lisdoonvarna Fine Gael Councillor Joe Garrihy says it's a godsend for the locality.

Two more stops have been confirmed as part of a Cliffs of Moher shuttle bus service due to commence on May 1st. The service will now take on passengers at Corofin and Carran in addition to halts at Kilfenora, Doolin, Liscannor, Lahinch Miltown Malbay and Lisdoonvarna, with the latter two both to serve as hubs with facilities and free parking. The service is expected to run until August 31st with a potential extension until September, while public consultation on the proposed timetables will run from now until the end of next month. Corofin Fianna Fáil Councillor Joe Killeen is hopeful it will become a permanent feature.

The local authority is coming under pressure to honour a twelve-year old contract with a North Clare farmer involving a land transaction. In 2013, Clare County Council acquired land in Sandfield, Lisdoonvarna , to finish a cycle and walking lane for a sum understood to be in the region of €30,000. The landowner was due to receive a stone wall, internal fencing and maintenance of water levels - according to the local authority however, these works will be dependent on the approval of impending planning applications Lahinch Fine Gael Councillor Bill Slattery says while the council has provided reassurance, it's taking too long.

The 23rd of March will mark the third anniversary of the arrival of the first Ukrainian pupil at St. Enda's National School in Lisdoonvarna. Since then, there have been many more students from Ukraine and elsewhere around the world who have been educated and integrated at St. Enda's NS. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Principal at St Enda's NS, Brian Carty, Tuana Rrudhani, Zlatoiara Oliinyk, and Ryan Casserly. Photo (c): https://www.lisdoonvarnans.ie/

An Post has reassured that Lisdoonvarna's postal service can still be saved despite an official closure notice issued today. Following two unsuccessful recruitment campaigns to fill the vacancy, Lisdoonvarna's Post Office is due to close on March 28th when the current Postmistress retires. In the event of closure, social welfare payments would move 12km away to Ennistymon Post Office, but in a correspondence seen by Clare FM, An Post has confirmed the service can be kept open if an applicant comes forward before the closing date. The turnaround time for the existing premises would be up to six weeks or four months for a new location and Local Councillor Joe Garrihy has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan its absolutely critical the service is retained.

Catch up with Oliver on the weekend. On this episode the author of 'The Big Short' talks the US and Irish economy, Maureen Folan discusses her home situation since storm Éowyn, Amanda Grace chats all things Brendan, addiction and sobriety, and Brian Dobson spits some serious bars with the help of Lisdoonvarna's Kabin Krew.

It is time for the tenth episode of our second season of The Village Tour. With The Village Tour, we here at Morning Focus are aiming to highlight the smaller villages and townlands around the county. By doing this, we hope to showcase their unique character, while also bringing their diversity and individuality to life for you, the listener. During each episode of The Village Tour, Alan Morrissey chats with various people from a particular village or townland in Clare: from locals and business owners to those involved with local sports clubs, community representatives and many more. In our latest episode of The Village Tour, Alan paid a visit to Lisdoonvarna.

Parenting—it's a wild, unpredictable journey, full of joy, challenge, and the occasional chaos. But how often do we stop to truly reflect on the kind of parents we want to be? On March 15th in Lisdoonvarna, "Parenting and Purpose" offers a rare opportunity to step back from the daily hustle and take a fresh look at childhood, parenting, and the values that shape our families. Joining us today is Michael McCaughan, writer, researcher, and father, who—along with Cearbhúil Fennessy—will guide this immersive day of reflection, play, and practical wisdom. From the school run to screen time, from independence to connection—what does it mean to raise children in today's world? And how can parents find the support and community they need? To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Michael McCaughan. Photo (C): Samuel Dostál from Pexels via Canva

The National Transport Authority has received over 300 public submissions on its plans to reform bus services in North Clare. Fáilte Ireland, Clare County Council, community groups from Corofin, Kilnaboy, Fanore, Kilfenora and elected representatives from both Clare and Galway have been among those to express opposition. One element of the new system would see the Fanore stop removed from the traditional Ennis to Galway route in favour of a shutlle service between Lisdoonvarna and Ballyvaughan, traversing Corkscrew Hill. Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney believes the status quo should be retained.

A new shuttle bus service to the Cliffs Of Moher to be rolled out later this year will come with free entry to the landmark. The complementary service by Clare County Council will be ran as a pilot through the peak tourist months of June, July and August both this year and in 2026 and will be extended to May and September depending on demand. There will be multiple pre-determined routes with stops at Miltown Malbay, Lahinch, Liscannor, Kilfenora, Lisdoonvarna, Liscannor and Doolin. Local Fine Gael Councillor Joe Garrihy is hopeful it will be a success.

There's bad news for the people of Lisdoonvarna, with the local post office there set to close at the end of April. However, efforts are underway to ensure the local community in Lisdoonvarna can avail of a post office beyond the end of April and into the future. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Lisdoonvarna local Marie Lynch and Cllr Joe Garrihy. Photo (c): An Post/

Morning Focus has heard from many people who were without power due to the impact of Storm Éowyn. Many of those without electricity had to make do without power for a significant period of time. One of the Clare residents who found themselves in that predicament was Johanna Krijnsen. Johanna and her family, who live just outside Lisdoonvarna, were among those who had no ability to cook food, no way to heat their home, and no water to wash themselves. To make things worse, they suffered thousands of euros worth of damage. To learn more about this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Johanna Krijnsen. Pic (c) @BioCapital Twitter

The ESB is aiming to restore power in large pockets of East, West and North Clare today as the county continues to grapple with the fallout of Storm Éyowen. Over 44,000 homes and businesses were without electricity here at the peak of the storm, but this was reduced to just 9,700 last night. Today the utility is aiming to return power to parts of Ballyvaughan, Doolin, Lisdoonvarna, Moy, Lahinch, Drumindoora, Feakle, Mountshannon and Tulla. Clare Area Technical Manager Michael Sammin has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that some households will be without electricity until early next week and that due to repairs, some recurring outages are possible.

Five community hubs have been set up across Clare as the aftermath of Storm Éowyn continues to be felt. It follows a briefing held by the local authority yesterday afternoon to identify the areas of the county most impacted by the fallout. The hubs will provide free hot meals, showers and charging facilities daily, at Ennistymon Community Centre from 7am to 10pm and Kilrush Golf Glub, Loughraney Community Centre and Cnoc Na Gaoithe in Tulla from 10am to 4pm. Hotel Doolin will also provide the service and will be accessible at all hours up to and including Thursday, after this the hub will be available at the Imperial Hotel in Lisdoonvarna until next Tuesday. Interim CEO of Clare County Council, Carmel Kirby, is hopeful the measure will alleviate the pressure of an unsustainable situation for people right across the county.

Lisdoonvarna will host a special fundraiser this forthcoming bank holiday weekend. Harry's Miracle Ride will take place on Sunda, the 2nd of February. Temple Street Children's Hospital in Dublin will be the beneficiaries of the fundraiser. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined in-studio by Triona O'Dwyer. Photo (C): Facebook Burren Gaels Ladies Football Club

New weather sensors will be installed on roads in North and West Clare in a bid to better prepare the council's response to extreme condition events. It follows discontent in the region over the omission of the main Lahinch to Doolin, Lisdoonvarna to Cliffs of Moher roads and the R486 and the R487 roads into Kilrush from the Winter Maintenance Plan. The council has since confirmed that it will have new sensors to monitor conditions on the regional road from Loop Head and on the access road to the Cliffs of Moher. Kilrush Independent Councillor Ian Lynch says it's a positive step.

Residents of a North Clare village have expressed anger over proposed changes to their bus service. Under new plans by the National Transport Authority , route 350 from Ennis to Galway, would operate between every 90 minutes and 2 hours. At present this includes a stop in Fanore, but under the new proposals this would be removed and residents would instead be accommodated on the new 350C route, which is essentially a shuttle service between Lisdoonvarna and Ballyvaughan. Local Fine Gael Councillor Joe Garrihy was among those who attended a public meeting at Fanore Church on the matter yesterday, and he gave his reaction to Clare FM's Daragh Dolan... To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Anne Pinlkington, who chaired the meeting. Photo(C): Igor Vershinsky via Canva.com

County Clare received five awards at the 61st BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. The Clare winners included projects from students of St Joseph's Community College, Kilkee; Community Ennistymon School and Mary Immaculate Secondary School, Lisdoonvarna. Photo (c) : https://www.facebook.com/BTYSTE/

The National Transport Authority is expressing confidence proposed changes to a bus route in West Clare will significantly reduce journey times. Public consultation has opened on planned bus enhancements in the west of the county, among them being a pledge to increase the frequency of Route 350 to every 90 to 120 minutes. It's proposed that the bus will be re-aligned to operate between Lisdoonvarna and Ballyvaughan along the N67, while to complement these changes, Route 350C will operate along the R477 via Fanore and onto Kinvara, serving Ballyvaughan, New Quay and Nogra. Senior Transport Planner with the National Transport Authority Conor O'Donovan has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons the typical time a passenger spends on the 350 bus could be cut by 15 minutes.

A Clare climate activist insists the US must be a leader when it comes to climate change, instead of continuing with its plan to expand the fossil fuel industry. A number of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks are sparking fears of a regressive new climate policy across the Atlantic which could have devastating long-term effects on the planet. Trump secured his status as a climate-sceptic as far back as 2012, when he famously tweeted that "the concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese, in order to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive". Since then, he's done little to ease the fears of those who believe in climate change, calling the idea of long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns a "scam" as recently as September. Throughout his recent Presidential campaign, he repeated the mantra "drill baby drill" in relation to his pledge to ramp up fracking in the US while in office. Concerns have been raised following his recent cabinet appointments, which include Lee Zeldin as Environmental Protection Agency administrator, Chris Wright as energy secretary and Doug Burgum as interior secretary, all of whom have adopted views falling under the umbrella of climate-scepticism. Scariff-based Futureproof Clare spokesperson, Sinead Sheehan says rolling back the environmental measures already in place would be fatal, as the planet's survival hinges on more action being taken. It comes as a webinar on energy justice is being held this week by Feminist Communities for Climate Justice. The online event, which is called 'Safe, Warm, Green: Towards Energy Justice', takes place on Thursday at 1pm and will address the intersection of housing, energy, and cost-of-living crises in Ireland. Lisdoonvarna resident Theresa O'Donoghue recently completely the Changing Ireland certificate programme in Maynooth University, in conjunction with Community Work Ireland and the National Women's Council, and will be speaking at the event about her experience of energy poverty as a single mother. She says she's become aware of how particularly vulnerable women are to energy poverty. One of Clare's representatives in European Parliament, meanwhile, is calling for a review of taxes on fossil fuels to relieve the burden on consumers and businesses. Seán Kelly has said rising energy prices are putting serious strain on families and businesses. The Fine Gael Ireland South MEP believes some levies on energy usage are necessary, but suggests a more efficient process is needed to combat high energy prices.

An event historic in its significance took place in Ennis yesterday as a commemoration to mark 1,000 days of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine was held at the 1916 Rising Memorial on Club Bridge. The event was attended by Ukrainian refugees from various different embattled areas of the country and now different areas of County Clare, who expressed their hopes for the future and told of the horrors they faced before arriving here. Clare FM's Daragh Dolan was in attendance at the event, where he spoke to Milona Lori, who fled Kyiv; Anna Polovyk from Mykolaiv, who's hoping to use her qualification as a doctor here; Katarena Raikova from Kharkiv, who's now living and working in Lisdoonvarna; and the Ukrainian woman whose grandchild was born in a bomb shelter. The event also featured a rare extended edition of Amhrán Na Bhfiann, an anti-war anthem from Metallica, and firstly the English version of Ukraine's national anthem. Photo (c): Clare FM

A revolutionary Clare priest is being remembered as a man who made a positive difference in the lives of thousands of young people. Tributes have been pouring in for former Inagh-Kilnamona Parish Priest, former teacher at Ennis Vocational School and founder of Clare Youth Service in 1969, Fr Seán Sexton, who passed away peacefully over the weekend. Today, the service has outlets in Lisdoonvarna, Killaloe, Kilkee, Ennis and Shannon and provides an array of learning supports and full-time education courses to over 3,000 adolescents every year. Clare Youth Service CEO Margaret Slattery says he was a truly inspirational figure who was far ahead of his time.

It's anticipated an exit strategy for Asylum Seekers living in the Ennistymon electoral area will commence in the coming months. In a statement to Clare FM, Green Deputy Leader Roisín Garvey has assured that following discussions with party leader and Integration Minister Roderic O'Gorman, "there will be no increase from now on in the number of International Protection Applicants or Ukrainian Refugees coming to North Clare". While a 300 bed facility in Lisdoonvarna currently contracted to the state to accommodate Asylun Seekers, will be ending its arrangement in the first quarter of next year. Lisdoonvarna Fine Gael Councillor Joe Garrihy is hopeful it will end a lentghy period of uncertainty for the region.

Lisdoonvarna Fáilte has claimed a prestigious award. The non-profit social enterprise won the Inclusive Communities Category at the 2024 IPB Pride of Place Awards. Lisdoonvarna Fáilte was recognised for its exceptional work in fostering inclusivity among local residents, Ukrainian refugees, and individuals in Direct Provision. To tell us more about it, Alan Morrissey was joined by General Manager of Lisdoonvarna Fáilte CLG, Kris Claes and IS Technical Support Officer, Kathy Coleman. Photo (c): Clare FM

A Clare teachers' representative is pleading with the Department of Education to provide young teachers with better job security to weaken the lure of going abroad. A new survey has found at least 951 teaching posts in primary and special schools are vacant at present, with the number expected to treble in the months to come. It's a problem that's been acutely felt in Dublin and other urban areas in Ireland for quite some time, but it's now rearing its head with a vengeance in rural Ireland. New research by the Irish National Teachers' Organisation, carried out in partnership with the Catholic Primary School Managers Assocation and the Irish Primary Principals' Network, has shone a light on the scale of the teacher shortage crisis in Ireland. The study shows that 745 unqualified teachers have been brought in to fill vacant teaching posts in the first five weeks of the school year. That's because 951 posts remain unfilled nationwide, 195 of which are permanent, with 756 being long-term temporary or substitute posts. In Clare, there are at least eight vacant teaching postitions, five of which are in secondary schools, with the remaining three in primary schools. One of the main reasons for the shortage is the prospect of better conditions for teachers abroad, and Clare INTO Representative Brendan Horan says young teachers must have a stronger guarantee of a permanent position to keep them here. The problem is only expected to get worse between now and January, with a further 1,816 vacancies forecast by early 2025, which would bring the overall shortage to 2,767 teachers. To compound the problem, it's predicted almost 400 teachers will retire or resign by the beginning of next year. Principal of Mary Immaculate Secondary in Lisdoonvarna, Mona Hynes, says the State needs to do more to allow teachers who genuinely want to remain in Ireland to do so.

Clare's Government TD is urging the International Protection Accommodation Services not to renew Asylum Seeker contracts in Lisdoonvarna and Ballyvaughan. As it stands, there are currently 1,007 International Protection Applicants living in Clare, which is a 44% increase in the last year. The Ennistymon Electoral Area is hosting 329 International Protection Applicants alone and over 2,200 Ukrainian refugees. Meelick Fianna Fáil Deputy Cathal Crowe says the region's resources are "buckling".

The meeting heard that North Clare communities such as Lisdoonvarna and Ballyvaughan have been put under particular pressure in recent years and that while they've extended a warm "céad míle fáilte", there's only so much they can be expected to do. Figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the Ennistymon region, which encompasses most of North Clare, has the highest proportion of Ukrainian refugees of any Local Electoral Area in the country at over 12%. Councillor Rita McInerney believes it's also important that the welfare of those living in hotels and B&Bs is taken into account.

Mary Immaculate Secondary School in Lisdoonvarna is celebrating its 75th anniversary early next month. This is a milestone event that you won't want to miss, The evening will be filled with reminiscing, including a special raffle of local Art works, with music, and dancing. It's a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends and teachers. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by the Principal of Mary Immaculate Secondary school, Mona Hynes, Professor of STEM Education at the University of Limerick, Dr Geraldine Mooney Simme and former pupil, Diarmuid Drennan. Tickets can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/mary-immaculate-secondary-schools-75th-anniversary-reunion-celebration-tickets-1008227013137 Image (c) Mary Immaculate Secondary School via Facebook

If you are ready to start your fitness journey, then you could do a lot worse than head in the direction of Lisdoonvarna. This week has seen the start of a “Steps to 5k” programme in Lisdoonvarna's Pavilion Park. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by class instructor at Doolin Yoga and Fitness, Tricia McDonnell and running coach, Sean Urquhart. Photo (c): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=569526088732867&set=a.293107869708025

On this week's Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn meets singer, musician and music teacher Fiona Ryan from Inch and autobiographical sculptor, Lisdoonvarna woman, Tina O'Connell.

As thousands of people descend on Lisdoonvarna this weekend for the Matchmaking Festival, those in need, or who are struggling to cope, are being reminded they're not alone. Samaritans Festival Branch will be on duty from Friday night until Sunday morning in the town, offering support to those who look lost in the crowd. Volunteers, who provide a discreet service supported 220 callers last year, including six who expressed suicidal feelings PRO of the Samaritans Festival Branch, Ken Bamford says having the courage to speak with someone when dark thoughts enter your mind, can make all the difference.

The Community Engagement Team of the Department of Integration will meet with Kilrush residents in the coming days to discuss local issues. It's understood the incoming arrivals will have GP appointments handled in Lisdoonvarna or Limerick as per the IPAS system. However, for the residents of Kilrush themselves, they remain with just two-full time doctors to service the needs of their almost 2,700 strong population. Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal District Fianna Fáil Councillor Rita McInerney believes the impending influx to the local community will further highlight local deficits and says the Government must take appropriate action.

The County's dog warden has expressed concern that the trend of dog attacks in the county shows no sign of slowing down following two seperate incidents in Lisdoonvarna and Ennistymon where dogs were killed as a result of an attack. In Lisdoonvarna a dog was killed by an unmuzzled German Shepherd, while in Ennistymon a dog died from the injuries suffered as a result of an attack from two other larger dogs. Under The Control of Dogs Regulations 1998, German Shepherds are required to be muzzled, with people opting instead to use a 'halti' which does not prevent a dog from being able to bite. Clare County Dog Warden, Frankie Coote, claims people in Clare have not been adhering to this legislation, stating there will be harsh penalites for owners of dogs who are not under control.

The vast majority of Clare homes and businesses affected by thunderstorms will have their power restored tonight. Over 450 premises near Ennis, Crusheen, Kildysart, Kilshanny, Ennistymon and Lisdoonvarna are still without electricity following last night's thunderstorms. The lightning strike brought down the power line in Kildysart last night and ESB is warning the public to stay away from exposed cables as they still may be live. ESB Clare Area Manager Alan Hogan has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that while most customers will have their power back this evening, people must remain vigilant and immediately contact them if experiencing issues.

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It's claimed projects in North Clare have been sent forward ten years following a major investment in local amenities. In the latest tranche of Community Recognition Funding, the region has received over €660,000. The allocation wille enable the development of new playgrounds in Lahinch and Miltown Malbay along with enhancement to community facilities and car parks in Bellharbour, Lisdoonvarna and Ballyvaughan. Lisdoonvarna Fine Gael Councillor Joe Garrihy believes the benefits will be reaped by generations to come.

A song that could legitimately claim to be the feelgood song of the summer had major Clare involvement! “The Spark”, a song and video created by a group of young rappers - The Lisdoonvarna Crew from Clare and The Kabin Crew from North Cork - received millions of views across YouTube, X and other social channels. “The Spark” was released as part of Cruinniú na nÓg, Europe's only national free day of creativity for young people. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by members of the Lisdoonvarna Crew; Treasure Onyinyechukwu Kanikwu, Trinity Chisom Kanikwu, Tuana Rrudhani, Elene Kurtanidze, and also by David Giblin, Assistant Manager of Lisdoonvarna Direct Provision Centre. Photo (c) Kabin Crew via Spotify

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!No one would have predicted that a group of kids from Cork and Lisdoonvarna would create this summer's biggest banger, and yet that's exactly what The Spark by The Kabin Crew and Lisdoonvarna Crew is. I was dying to learn more about where the song came from, and that led me to The Kabin, a not-for-profit 'music and creative hub' for kids and young people in a portacabin in Knocknaheeny in Cork City. Garry McCarthy is the project's founder, and he told me how it came to be and all about the brilliant work it's doing for young people, as well as how the kids are coping with their fame.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes join our community on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish magic from Jennifer Deibel – the best- selling and award-winning author of a series of charming Emerald Isle novels combining history, family, faith and romance. Her newest book, The Irish Matchmaker…introduces matchmaker Catriona Daly. Hi I'm your host Jenny Wheeler and today on Binge Reading Jennifer talks about how a US born gal fell in love with Ireland. and her latest book The Irish Matchmaker. As daughter of a well-known matchmaker, Catríona Daly is no stranger to the business of love – and she sees it as her ticket away from the sleepy village that only comes alive during the annual matchmaking festival. Our Giveaway this week Our Giveaway this week is Summer Sleuthing – June Mystery Thrillers. Sadie's Vow – Book #1 in my Home At Last San Francisco historical mystery series is included. Stock up on some great summer reading here! download free summer mysteries ​https://books.bookfunnel.com/summersleuthing/9mwtzhs5pv Before we get to Jennifer – a reminder You can help defray the costs of production by buying me a cup of coffee on buymeacoffee.com/jennywheelx And if you enjoy the show. Leave us a review so others will find us too. Word of mouth is the best way for others to discover the show and great books they will love to read. Links to things mentioned in the episode A Dance In Donegal, Jennifer Deibel:  https://www.amazon.com/Dance-Donegal-Jennifer-Deibel/dp/0800738411 The Princess Bride (movie) Irish location:  https://giggster.com/guide/movie-location/where-was-the-princess-bride-filmed#: Lisdoonvarna:  https://matchmakerireland.com/ https://www.ireland.com/en-us/destinations/county/clare/lisdoonvarna The Maid of Ballymacool, Jennifer Deilbel: https://jenniferdeibel.com/books/the-maid-of-ballymacool/ Willie Daly, Irish matchmaker: https://www.williedaly.com/ Books Jennifer is reading: Jaime Jo Wright, The Lost Boys of Barlow Theater: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/90203406-the-lost-boys-of-barlowe-theater Natalie Walters Snap agency series:  https://www.amazon.com/The-SNAP-Agency-3-book-series/dp/B08XW1LGC3 Where to find Jennifer Online Website: www.jenniferdeibel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferdeibel_author Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferDeibelAuthor Introducing author Jennifer Deibel But now, here's Jennifer Hello there, Jennifer,  and welcome to the show, it's great to have you with us. Jennifer Deibel - Historical Irish mysteries with magic Jenny Wheeler: But now here's Jennifer. Hello there, Jennifer, and welcome to the show. It's great to have you with us. Jennifer Deibel: Hi Jenny. Thanks so much for having me. I'm looking forward to chatting. Jenny Wheeler: These Irish stories are both best sellers and award winners.  How did you come to start on the Irish story thread? Jennifer Deibel: It all feels like it happened by accident, but I believe everything happens by design. My husband and I had lived in County Donegal for two years as students. We were studying the language and the culture. My husband had fallen in love with all things Celtic after spending a summer abroad in Wales during university. We spent two years there and when we came back I was expecting our first baby. He went into graduate school in Texas and I was struggling to process all we had experienced in those two years. An Irish American girl moves to Donegal The idea for what would eventually become my debut novel, A Dance in Donegal, came to me, a story about an Irish American girl who moves to rural Donegal to teach. I started writing it then and of course once my baby was born, it sat for a very long time. It took about 15 years for me to actually finish the whole manuscript. During which time we moved back to Ireland and lived in County Galway. While we were there, we had our son and I heard about a parenting website that was starting up called The Better Mom and they were lo...

Happy St. Patrick's Day week! Today on the podcast we'll be exploring a medley of stories, with audio taken from the many episodes I've done in the past on Celtic legends and folklore, including the story of Oisin and Niamh and the land of Tir na Nog, the land of Eternal Youth, and Oisin's famed debate with St. Patrick. We'll learn about the abandoned Irish island of Blasket and get lost in some eerie beautiful Selkie stories. We will also explore the famous and outstandingly beautiful Book of Kells - what was once described as 'the work of angels, not of man.' We'll hear about one of Ireland's patron saints' St. Columbia and how he rebuked the Loch Ness Monster and at the end of the episode we'll enjoy some Yeats poetry readings.  If you'd like to really get in the Irish spirit, I hope you'll consider joining me and Christy Isinger in Ireland this coming October!  May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand. ---- www.bornofwonder.com  www.mediamarqcreative.com Born of Wonder Substack Come to Ireland with me in October 2024!  ----   Discussions -  "TÍR NA NÓG: THE STORY OF NIAMH AND OISÍN" "AN OLD WOMAN'S REFLECTIONS" BY PEIG SAYERS  "THE PEOPLE OF THE SEA" BY DAVID THOMPSON "SONG OF THE SEA" MOVIE - TRAILER - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgbXWt8kM5Q    Music:   "The Road to Lisdoonvarna and Scollay's" - Pinniped  - Free Music Archive "Fanny Power" - Slainte - Free Music Archive "Mike in the Wilderness" - played by Katie Marquette Guitar and piano music underneath poetry - played by Chris Marquette   Recommendation:  The Poetry of William Butler Yeats "The Stolen Child" - https://poets.org/poem/stolen-child "When You are Old" - https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43283/when-you-are-old    "Bobby Kennedy for President" 4 part series on Netflix    Book of Kells Digitized https://digitalcollections.tcd.ie/concern/works/hm50tr726?locale=en    The Book of Kells: An Illustrated Introduction to the Manuscript in Trinity College, Dublin https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-book-of-kells-an-illustrated-introduction-to-the-manuscript-in-trinity-college-dublin_bernard-meehan/280151/item/3948978/?gclid=CjwKCAjw4ayUBhA4EiwATWyBrjt-fV0U2k2xk4lZyVhyVYSTlxdqhhVGHi5NlmEVmte4v6Jrx6Ca9xoC9ZcQAvD_BwE#idiq=3948978&edition=4421796 

PJ is concerned about a mark that Kevin has on his arm that he acquired when he fell down the stairs at the weekend. Don't hoover the stairs whilst wearing Birkenstocks girls. Kevin then goes on to tell a story about his mam falling down the stairs but doesn't get very far because PJ can't stop laughing. How rude! Then as it's Valentine's week they decide to read out some cute meet stories from listeners about chance encounters and serendipitous scenarios that led to long lasting love. Kevin then gets angry at PJ because he says he can't have a plus one for his wedding. Again, rude!Sign up to the I'm Grand Mam Patreon for more stunning content: https://www.patreon.com/imgrandmam ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.