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Today is not just the 15th of May: it's also Hello, How Are You Day. This mental health initiative is inviting everyone across Clare and the rest of the country – and beyond – to take a moment to say hello and really check in with the people around them. There will be events taking place in Clare, including a coffee morning for Hello, How Are You? Day in the North West Clare Family Resource Centre in Ennistymon later this morning (10am-11:30am). Alan has been speaking about all of this with Cillian Keane, Development Officer with Mental Health Ireland, based in Ennis... Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/hellohowareyoumhi/

The first ever Burren Archaeology Festival has been announced. Burrenbeo Trust's inaugural staging of the event will take place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June 2025 in Ballyvaughan. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Mary Dillon, Heritage Keepers Co-ordinator. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1112827624206246&id=100064370571857

Publicans are calling on the Government to treat them all equally. The Vintners Federation met in Limerick on Tuesday for their annual general conference. The Federation says the majority of publicans do not serve food and will be at a commercial disadvantage if the government moves ahead with its present plan to apply a reduced rate to publicans who do. It's also calling for a 40 per cent rebate on the excise charged to draught products sold in pubs. CEO of the Vintners Federation, Pat Crotty, says many publicans are facing very difficult trading conditions... To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare VFI Chair and Owner of O'Deas Pub in Ennis, Charlie O'Meara. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=853760813420745&set=a.501742171955946

Next Monday, the 20th of May is International Clinical Trials Day. To mark the day, Cancer Trials Ireland will host a public webinar on cancer trials (1pm-1.45pm). To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare based Patient Advocate, Seamus Cotter and Cancer Trials Ireland, Vice Clinical Lead, Prof. Gerry Hanna. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=551146093890062&set=a.551146067223398

The Taoiseach's promising an overhaul of speed checkpoints, following the death of an on-duty Garda. Micheál Martin says more measures are needed to protect Gardai like Kevin Flatley, who was fatally struck by a motorcycle while working yesterday afternoon. The motorcyclist, aged in his 30s, remains in serious condition in Beaumont Hospital. Father of two Kevin Flatley - from Balbriggan in Dublin, is the 90th member of Gardai killed in the line of duty. Commissioner Drew Harris says Garda Flatley's death is devastating... To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Head of Clare/Tipperary Garda Division's Roads Policing Unit, Eddie Golden and Fine Gael Cllr, on Clare County Council's Road Safety Working Group, Tony Mulcahy. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1117293190434533&id=100064615877068&set=a.304740135023180

Following performances at major venues, including headlining his sold out shows at Dublin's 3Arena for three consecutive years, violinist Vladimir Jablokov will be playing in more intimate surroundings in Clare next month. The Slovakian musician, who has called Ireland home for close to two decades, will perform at Glór on Thursday, 12th June. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by violinist, Vladimir Jablokov. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/VladViolin

Ireland may not have a restoration project quite as large or as globally symbolic as Notre-Dame Cathedral, but the level and types of skills required to undertake this mammoth task is just one of topics that will be discussed at an upcoming symposium in Clare focused on Ireland's built heritage. The symposium, which is being hosted in the heart of the Burren by Irish Natural Stone (INStone), will see conservation and heritage experts from academia, government, local authorities, the private sector, and the public gather in Boston on the 14th and 15th of May to discuss a variety of topics. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Building Surveyor with INStone, Jamie Forde. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1187390266419452&set=pb.100054454692302.-2207520000

The new Pope will lead his first holy mass since being installed as head of the Catholic Church this morning. Robert Prevost - now known as Leo the 14th - will be joined by cardinals in the Sistine Chapel at 10 o'clock. The 69 year-old's surprise election came yesterday - with white smoke billowing above the Vatican after just four rounds of votes. He's the first ever American pontiff - and in Chicago, his brother Louis is celebrating... Professor of theology, Father Francesco Giordano, has met the new pontiff. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined in studio by Bishop Fintan Monahan and Fr Brendan Quinlivan. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/groups/1636300713236060/posts/robert-is-the-new-pope/2701507646715356/

The Camogie Association is set to host a Special Congress later this month to address the skorts controversy. Kilkenny and Dublin were given an ultimatum to abandon their Leinster Semi-Final last week unless they changed back into skorts after warming in shorts in protest of Camogie Association Rules. All-Ireland Champions Cork have since committed to wearing shorts for this weekend's Munster Final and are prepared to abandon the game if necessary. The association says it has listened to player feedback and is 'committed to representing the voices of players who wish to have a choice in their playing attire'. The Special Congress will take place on May 22nd, when delegates will consider motions to allow players an option to wear shorts or skorts. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare Camogie Player, Clare Hehir and CFM Analyst and St. Flannan's Coach, Ann Marie McGann. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/100064858621260/photos/1096528282519116/?_rdr

A Clare-based dog trainer, behaviourist, and science graduate is warning that social media and gaming companies are using the same psychological techniques as dog trainers - only with far more harmful consequences. Deirdre Ryan has spent over 22 years working in animal behaviour. She has developed a fun, science-based school workshop after realising that the same reward-based training used to teach dogs is also being used to keep children hooked on their screens. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Deirdre Ryan, DR Dogcare. Photo(C): https://drdogcare.ie/

Dara Ó Briain returns with his latest live show. One of Ireland's greatest comedians will bring his new show, Re:Creation to the Marquee in Cork on the 29th of June, ahead of a run of shows at Vicar Street. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Comedian, Dara O Briain. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/Liveatthemarqueecork/photos/-join-one-of-irelands-finest-ever-live-comedians-dara-%C3%B3-briain-with-his-new-show/647260671299585/?_rdr

Kilmurry Ibrickane is behind an interesting charitable initiative this coming weekend. The 12 Hour Training Session, in aid of Pieta and Jigsaw, will run from Friday evening into the early hours of Saturday morning. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Kilmurry Ibrickane club chairman, Michael Considine. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/100064491918197/posts/1155425199950533/?_rdr

FASD Ireland will be hosting their first ever conference later this month. The organisation, which provides awareness, education and support in relation to Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, is headquartered in Ennis. Hotel Woodstock in the County Town will be the venue for the conference on the 22nd of May. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by CEO of FASD Ireland, Tristan Casson-Rennie and Chair of FASD Ireland Advisory Board, Kate Fitzherbert. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1020128886903709&set=pb.100067198224232.-2207520000

150 restaurants, cafés, gastropubs and food businesses shut their doors in the first three months of the year. That's according to a survey by the Restaurants Association of Ireland, which says it offers a sobering snapshot of an industry grappling with rising costs and shrinking margins. Four in five restaurants expect they'll cut staff hours, while 70 per cent expect to reduce overall staff numbers. CEO of the Restaurants Assocation of Ireland, Adrian Cummins says there's been a slowdown in closures, down from around 300 during the same time last year.. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by John O'Brien, An Teach Bia Maith in Kilrush and Tony Cogan, from Cogan's Bar and Restaurant in Miltown Malbay. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=823830546412506&set=a.768920478570180

Tommy Marren is taking his latest play to Clare! Tommy – the man who penned It's The Real McCoy, 3 Hail Mary's and Nobody's Talking To Me – will bring Matches and Old Flames to Glór on Friday, the 9th of May. A crack cast – including Tommy himself – will perform a comedy where love is put to the test like never before! To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tommy Marren. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/100057499267506/posts/1152627493330549/?_rdr

A Community and Volunteer Expo will take place in Kilrush over the Bank Holiday weekend. The expo is being organised by Kilrush Town Team. It will be held in Kilrush Community Centre this Saturday. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Chairperson of the Kilrush Town Team, Hilary Gleeson and Sharon Meaney, of Clare Volunteer Centre. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1131387112364091&set=pb.100064784377139.-2207520000

The 1st of May will mark Bealtaine. Bealtaine, traditionally held on the opening day of May, is the Gaelic May Day festival, marking the beginning of summer. To highlight some of the stories, mythology and folklore connected with Bealtaine, Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare-based, self-employed storyteller and filmmaker, Tommy Lanigan. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/inishfreetours/posts/beltane-is-the-gaelic-may-day-festival-it-is-traditionally-held-on-1-may-or-abou/718689630053969/

Glór will play host to a very special concert this Bank Holiday weekend. Irish Harp Music of the 17th & 18TH Centuries will take place this Friday, the 2nd of May. A line-up of distinguished artists will recreate music from the Irish Renaissance and Baroque eras. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by musician, Eamon Sweeney. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/glorennis/photos/first-friday-ceol-%C3%A1rsa-cl%C3%A1irs%C3%AD-irish-harp-music-of-the-17th-18th-centuries-fri-2/1089169683246319/?_rdr

History will come full circle for Tubber GAA this Bank Holiday weekend. The North Clare village will take on Gort in a rematch of their first ever game 140 years ago. The game between Tubber and the Galway side – their near neighbours – will celebrate 140 years since Tubber was registered as a GAA club, and commemorate a fixture that took place in May, 1885. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Member of programme committee, Eoin Ruan and Tubber committee member, Rory O'Connor. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1261043996029727&set=a.654741073326692

The 'operating policing model', by which the country is policed, has failed and is not fit for purpose, according to rank and file gardaí. This year's GRA annual conference opened in Kerry last evening, with neither the Garda Commissioner Drew Harris nor Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan in attendance, the second consecutive year this has happened. The Garda Representative Association (GRA) has invited Commissioner Harris, saying it has no confidence in him. The GRA is calling on the Commissioner and Minister O'Callaghan to review the operating policing model immediately and publish the results. I To discuss this further Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare GRA representative, Garda Paul Crowley. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/gardarep/

Leading charity Dogs Trust says too many renters in Ireland are being forced to make an impossible choice between losing their dog or losing their home because of a lack of dog friendly rentals. To tackle the issue, they've launched a petition to urge the government to change the law and stop allowing blanket bans on pets in tenancy agreements. The number of people contacting Dogs Trust needing to give up their dog because their move to a new home won't allow their four-legged family member has increased by 112% in the last five years. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Communications Manager, Dogs Trust Ireland Phone, Paulina Padlo and Stiofán McGabhann from Clare Animal Welfare. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=550620869764509&set=a.550620849764511

Spreag, a new series of community gatherings at Common Knowledge celebrating the brilliant climate action already happening across County Clare gets underway early next month. The Common Knowledge Centre will host the first Spreag on Thursday, the 8th of May. It will kick off with a walk of the land at Common Knowledge, followed by a conversation with Dr Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin and Dr Áine Bird from Burrenbeo. It will be hosted by Aoife Hammond of Common Knowledge... To discuss this more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Project Coordinator Common Knowledge, Aoife Hammond. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=663820299679313&set=pb.100081540452627.-2207520000

Cherish The Ladies are coming to Clare! The US female supergroup will play Killaloe Hotel and Spa this Friday, the 2nd of May at 8:30pm. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined in-studio by Irish-American musician, Joanie Madden. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/cherishtheladies/photos/killaloe-county-clarefriday-may-2nd-hi-folkswe-are-delighted-to-be-heading-back-/1231174415037470/

A fantastic play set in West Clare will be making its way to Ennis next month. The Loved Ones by Erica Murray will take to the stage at Glór on the 7th of May (Wednesday, 8pm). To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Helen Norton. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1201827605279735&set=pcb.1201827731946389

A Clare TD is refuting reports he called for the reinstatement of the “stopover” rule at Shannon Airport. In 2008, the Government put an end to the rule, which compelled transatlantic flights to the Republic of Ireland to stop at the Clare airport. According to a trade publication, the Meelick Fianna Fáil TD, Cathal Crowe had recently called for legislation demanding that flights stop at Shannon, in line with the “stopover” rule. This led to the CEO of the Dublin Airport Authority – the DAA – describing any resurrection of the rule as “bizarre”. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Meelick FF TD and Shannon Airport Oireachtas Group Chair Cathal Crowe. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=878893940945468&id=100064746096591&set=a.561396562695209

Michael Byrne was 36, a former professional jockey with over 100 winners, including at Cheltenham and Aintree. He rode in the 2014 Grand National and worked in racing until his passing. Saturday, May 3rd, will mark the first anniversary of Michael Byrne's passing with a mountain challenge in his memory — climbing Galtee Mór, Slievenamon, and the Devil's Bit in one day. The funds raised will go to Jigsaw, supporting youth mental health, and C-SAW in Clonmel, who help those affected by suicide. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by brother of late Michael, David Byrne. Photo(C): https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-hike-for-mike

The East Clare Memorial Committee, the county's oldest memorial group, will host its annual Easter Commemorations this Sunday in Tuamgraney and Scariff. This is continuing a tradition that spans over a century of honouring local heroes who fought for Irish freedom. This year, the committee will pay tribute to two remarkable individuals: Martin ‘The Neighbour' McNamara of Kilkishen, a legendary East Clare fighter, and Kathleen Foley (née McCormack) of Clonlara, who served as second in command of the East Clare Brigade of Cumann na mBan. To learn more, Alan Morrissey was joined by the Cathaoirleach of the East Clare Memorial Committee, Cllr Pat Hayes, and the Secretary of the East Clare Memorial Committee, Tomás MacComara. Photo (C): on top: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10230268459600757&set=pcb.2052261091945593&__cft__[0]=AZW6upnIFI1-BS-x2C32bGTkwC3JZtUgbDg5V8d2qduVo4wGQr5orBEKcVvuKhy7-UJ8--nd_yGS4tTpauZiTnq7-rqBLlQbXbwvFUzs6SuNqyELzaxZnpcmBGqBXwY2L85PuUcpAFHm3sbU1DZcVSRxW3h4oKlZRV3L-sJSJ6uFtqzzXWhEmqwCOy1n8um0NywT1bKuVX_q0Gtvvh0x4PZG&__tn__=*b1H-R Photo (C) on bottom: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10230268458320725&set=pcb.2052261091945593&__cft__[0]=AZW6upnIFI1-BS-x2C32bGTkwC3JZtUgbDg5V8d2qduVo4wGQr5orBEKcVvuKhy7-UJ8--nd_yGS4tTpauZiTnq7-rqBLlQbXbwvFUzs6SuNqyELzaxZnpcmBGqBXwY2L85PuUcpAFHm3sbU1DZcVSRxW3h4oKlZRV3L-sJSJ6uFtqzzXWhEmqwCOy1n8um0NywT1bKuVX_q0Gtvvh0x4PZG&__tn__=*b0H-R

There were heated exchanges over hogweed at the most recent meeting of Clare County Council. Giant Hogweed can cause burns and even blindness if humans come into contact with it. The potentially dangerous invasive species of weed is present in parts of Clare, having spread through part of the River Shannon catchment, including alongside the River Blackwater in South-East Clare. A motion came before this month's Council meeting,urging the local authority to ask the relevant Minister to provide the necessary funding for the eradication of Hogweed. To speak about the issue of hogweed, Alan Morrissey was joined by Shannon Banks Sinn Fein Cllr, who suffered a burn after coming into contact with hogweed as a child, James Ryan and Clonlara Independent Cllr, Michael Begley. Photo(C): erge from pixabay via canva

Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chiosiog will play host to a massive double header of Munster championship action on Easter Bank Holiday Weekend. On Saturday at 2pm, Clare face Tipperary in the Munster SFC semi-final, while 24 hours later, a sold-out capacity of almost 21,000 people will file through the gates for Clare's Munster SHC clash with Cork. Tickets for the hurling game are the hottest commodity in the county with a slight increase in capacity granted for the fixture to allow as many fans as possible to attend. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Head of Operations with Clare GAA, Deirdre Murphy and Ennis Chamber President, Diarmuid McMahon. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/100064042845051/photos/1095397552604996/

The number of people seeking asylum here has dropped 40 per cent in the past year. Figures for the first three months of the year show just over 3-thousand people arrived here seeking international protection, compared to 5-thousand-100 during the same time last year. The data also shows the number of deportation orders tripled in the first three months of the year, from just over 300 to just over 1-thousand. However, Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times, says only 40 per cent of people given the orders have left the country... To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Doras CEO, John Lannon and Clare's Fianna Fail Minister of State, Timmy Dooley. Photo(C): gettysignature via canva

The National Library of Ireland, in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Agency, have collaborated for the first time ever on a 'Photographer-In-Residence', Paula T Nolan. Paula's project, titled ‘ReViewing Ireland: A Photo Study of Ireland's Environment', involves travelling via public transport nationwide over the course of a year to take photos of environmental interest capturing the changing Irish environment, which will conclude in a collection of photographs of all 26 counties, to be added to the National Photographic collections. As part of her project, Paula is visiting Clare and has been connecting directly with local community groups and organisations. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Paula T Nolan. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=%20%E2%80%98ReViewing%20Ireland%3A%20A%20Photo%20Study%20of%20Ireland%E2%80%99s%20Environment%E2%80%99%2C%20i

This month sees Munstergroup Insurance integrated into Campion Insurance. Campion Insurance acquired Munstergroup Insurance in October 2023, at the time becoming the latest in a number of Irish brokerage firms acquired by Campion on behalf of the insurance intermediary PIB Group Ltd. To find out more about what this will mean for customers of Munstergroup Insurance, and what general benefits it could bring, Alan Morrissey was joined by Branch Manager in Ennis, Michael Henchy. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=705855457595363&set=a.616062136574696

Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) has welcomed an announcement by the Department of Further and Higher Education and the National Apprenticeship Office regarding a significant expansion of aircraft mechanic apprenticeship places across Ireland. As part of the expansion, the Shannon-based company will deliver 75 additional training places from September of this year, playing a key role in the national effort to double annual apprenticeship intake from 79 to 160. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Chief People Officer at Atlantic Aviation Group, Anthony Brennan. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/AtlanticAviationGroup/

Fans of The Smiths would do well to make their way to Lahinch later this month! That's because These Charming Men – a tribute to the legendary 80s English indie group - will be playing Kenny's Bar on the 24th of April (8pm). These Charming Men are as one of the premier Smiths and Morrissey tribute acts around. Gavin Murphy is guitarist in These Charming Men, as well as a singer-songwriter in his own right. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Gavin Murphy. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/thesecharmingmen/posts/pfbid0SUHT33BmWrdNGqwLVerCuDPw5WqNix5j9CR4i4GWTXJzUWMk5ziiKAXFPAyPWm3wl

The regulation of Airbnb-style rentals is expected to move a step closer next week. It was expected Enterprise Minister Peter Burke would bring proposals on the Fáilte Ireland register to Cabinet on Tuesday morning. The proposals would see the introduction of the long-promised Fáilte Ireland register. The Government also intends to bring forward amendments to planning laws to effectively ban short term lets in areas with population of over 10,000. This would mean Airbnbs are banned in cities and urban areas, but local authorities would have “flexibility” on green lighting them in rural tourism hotspots. It is understood the register will be signed off by Cabinet next week now instead. Tánaiste Simon Harris says it's one of the steps in tackling the housing crisis... To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Miltown Malbay Airbnb host, Lorna Cahill. Photo(C): leah from Leah P's Images via canva

An innovative campaign to kickstart the 2025 tourism season in Clare takes place this April when locals and visitors to the county are offered free and half-price admission to a variety of attractions, sites and cultural events. Clare County Council's Tourism Department, in collaboration with the Clare Tourism Advisory Forum and local tourism attractions, is hosting the third annual ‘Be aTourist in Your Own County Clare' initiative on Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13. To find out more about this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Chair of the Clare Tourism Advisory Forum, Seán Lally. Photo(C): yktr from Getty Images via canva

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Figures show there are 67 Diagnoses Annually in Clare alone. The good news is, though, that since the start of this month, the eligible age range for BowelScreen has now been extended to include 70-year-olds. Free bowel screening is now available to everyone aged 59 to 70. However, the Irish Cancer Society has expressed concern at low bowel screening uptake... To find out more, Peter O'Connell was joined by Mary Woods, who hails from Newmarket-on-Fergus and survived both womb and bowel cancer and Policy and Campaigns Manager at Irish Cancer Society, Emma Harte. Photo(C): 9dreamstudio from Getty Images via canva

Fourteen people – including four men – were arrested on Monday after they held an overnight vigil outside the gates of Leinster House. Three of the fourteen individuals were charged, while others received adult caution. However, a number of the women who were arrested and cautioned by Gardaí are seeking legal advice, as they consider whether to submit a complaint to GSOC. Meanwhile, the Dáil this week heard Richard Boyd Barrett read from a letter he received, detailing what the Solidarity-People Before Profit TD said was the treatment one of the Mothers Against Genocide protesters was subjected to, including being ordered to strip naked and subjected to what she described as "absolutely disgusting" treatment. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Ennistymon native now Dublin-based barrister and part of a coalition called 'Irish Lawyers for Palestine, Leigh Brosnan. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122099851814107615&set=a.122099851550107615

This week is National Arthritis Week 2025. The aim of the initiative is to highlight the role of lifestyle medicine in managing arthritis and improving the quality of life for those living with this chronic condition. This year's theme is ‘Empowering Lives with Lifestyle Medicine.' To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Communications and Advocacy Manager, Tara Regan. Photo(C): stockdevil from Getty Images via canva

As you've been hearing on Clare FM news, new hopon hop-off shuttle bus service linking towns, villages and visitor attractions throughout North and West Clare is the subject of public consultation and engagement sessions taking place in Miltown Malbay and Kilfenora on Monday (April 7, 2025) and Tuesday (April 8, 2025) next. The free “Burren and Cliffs Explorer” set to be launched by Clare County Council, in partnership with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), this summer will be open to online and onsite bookings. To tell us more about this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Lisdoonvarna Fine Gael Councillor, Joe Garrihy. Photo(C): mladn61 from Getty Images Signature via canva

The Tuamgraney Harp Festival is edging ever closer! This year's event will run from April 4th to April 6th. A host of concerts, workshops and recitals are planned for the festival. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by festival organizer, Mary Coffey. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1359721968338366&set=a.761530104824225

A really interesting one-man show will be making its way to Ennis soon. Paddy: The Life and Times of Paddy Armstrong, starring Don Wycherley as Paddy, will take to the stage at Glór on Saturday, the 12th of April (8:00pm). The play is inspired by Paddy Armstrong's memoir Life After Life, a Guildford Four Memoir. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Don Wycherley. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1024678679696308&set=gm.1790617208355957

Clare County Council has submitted a funding application under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF) for the delivery of significant new public realm regeneration and enhancement projects in Crusheen and Killaloe-Ballina. The proposed multi-million-euro schemes include the reopening of Crusheen Railway Station and the development of a multi-purpose community enterprise hub and crèche in the village, as well as revitalising the public realm in Killaloe-Ballina town centres and transforming the vacant Killaloe Courthouse into a cultural and musical venue. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Senior Planner and Killaloe MD Coordinator for Clare County Council, Brian McCarthy. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1281922090415310&set=pb.100057925933323.-2207520000

This Sunday is World Bipolar Day. World Bipolar Day is an annual awareness day to bring awareness to bipolar disorders and aims to provide education and information. This Sunday is the 30th of March, and this date was chosen, because it is the birthday of Vincent Van Gogh, who was posthumously diagnosed as having bipolar disorder. To discuss the challenges with detection, diagnosis & the impact on family members, Alan Morrissey was joined by Ennis psychotherapist, Margaret O'Brien. Margaret has specialist training having completed an MSc in Adolescent psychotherapy. Photo(C): atlasstudio via canva

George Murphy and the Rising Sons are coming to Clare! If you like trad folk and rock ‘n' roll, then the Forge in Miltown Malbay is the place to be on Saturday, the 5th of April. This seven-piece band, who are selling out shows all over Ireland, are not to be missed. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by singer songwriter, George Murphy. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/groups/LocalEventsCountyClare/posts/2777159202468325/

Today sees Clare Youth Service holding information and skills talks for parents and caregivers. From Conflict to Conversation will take place this morning and evening. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Joe Power, one of the leading Restoration Practice experts. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=547610517402974&set=a.547610497402976

The Shannon Jobs Fair will take place later this week. The event, a collaboration between Shannon Chamber, the local authority and the Department of Social Protection, will be held at the Westpark Innovation Campus in Shannon. To give us all the details on what will be happening, Alan Morrissey was joined by CEO, Shannon Chamber,Helen Downes. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1067220015437649&set=a.456235276536129

The gang at Vaughan's Pub & Restaurant in Kilfenora must be in high spirits! That's after they were nominated for awards at the 2025 Irish Restaurant Awards. To top it all off, Vaughan's are in the running for multiple awards, after receiving nominations in 11 different categories. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Chef at Vaughan's Kilfenora Pub & Restaurant, Garrett Farrell. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/Vaughanspubkilfenora/?locale=gl_ES

Two fantastic nights of comedy are coming to Ennis. The Copper Jug will be the venue for Ennis The Menace on the 28th and the 29th of March. A host of great comedians will feature on both lineups! To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Cillian MacGabhann and Lesley Martinez. Photo(C): https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/ennis-the-menace-comedy-tickets-1250002734829

The Tellus survey is undertaking the final phases of a national airborne survey over counties Clare and Kerry this year. When finished, the survey will be complete for the whole country, making Ireland one of the best geophysical mapped countries in the world. The survey takes off this spring with the two aircraft crossing the skies of counties the Banner County and the Kingdom. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Senior Geologist and lead on the Tellus Project, Geological Survey Ireland, Jim Hodgson. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1088170140015608&id=100064678958811&_rdr