Episodios

  • Tackling Housing Shortage And Rural Depopulation Key Aims For Burke As Killaloe MD Chair

    Tackling Housing Shortage And Rural Depopulation Key Aims For Burke As Killaloe MD Chair
    Jun 28 2025
    The newly elected Cathaoirleach of Killaoe Municipal District says tackling housing shortages and rural depopulation will be the key aims of his tenure. Whitegate Fine Gael councillor Pat Burke was appointed at the Annual General Meeting of Killaloe MD this week, with Killaoe Fianna Fáil councillor Tony O'Brien selected as Leas-Cathaoirleach. Advancement of progress on the R352 and the delivery of the Crusheen rail stop were highlighted as goals for the coming year. However, councillor Burke claims vacancy, dereliction and wastewater capacity were the most pressing issues indicated in the district's Socio-Economc Plan.
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  • Over 16,000 Patients Treated At Ennis Local Injury Unit Last Year

    Over 16,000 Patients Treated At Ennis Local Injury Unit Last Year
    Jun 28 2025
    The number of patients treated at Ennis' Local Injury Unit has increased for the second consecutive year. New HSE figures show 16,037 people attended the county town's LIU in 2024. It's a marginal 5% rise on the numbers seen there the previous year, with over 1,300 patients now coming through the Ennis Local Injury Unit each month. HSE Regional Health Forum West member Councillor Rita McInerney says it clearly illustrates the need for an Emergency Department in the town.
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  • Clare FM Sideline View Friday June 27th

    Clare FM Sideline View Friday June 27th
    Jun 27 2025
    The All Ireland minor hurling final, the All Ireland ladies intermediate football quarter final and the conclusion of the club football leagues are the chief focus on this weeks show
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  • Natalie Moran - Irish Artist of the Week

    Natalie Moran - Irish Artist of the Week
    Jun 27 2025
    Natalie Moran is a Dublin based Singer-Songwriter, who since her debut, has held attention on the scene with an ongoing release of singles and an EP that gained recognition. Grateful to the music scene, Natalie has engaged with audiences in renowned music venues, festivals and Headline Shows. Natalie's music and voice is distinctive and flexible, meshing between powerhouse and sweet tones. With experimental openness to pop creation, she peaks interest with crossing genres and styles, adding a flare of electro synth and soul to her music. The thrill continues as Natalie Moran releases the newest track to her catalogue, ‘A Chance’. The song features a disco drum, synth atmosphere and a punchy sax line, bound to make you want to move to it. The uplifting groovy beat of this track backs the message of facing your reflection to allow yourself the freedom to take chances. The song tells us that it is time to say 'NO' to holding yourself back and 'YES' to stepping into your power.
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  • Ar An Lá Seo - 27-06-2025

    Ar An Lá Seo - 27-06-2025
    Jun 27 2025
    Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 27ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1986 bhí an Taoiseach ag iarradh olltoghchán I 1987, agus dúirt sé is cuma faoin toradh den reifreann colscaradh. I 1997 thosaigh Bertie Ahern mar Thaoiseach an oíche roimhe I gcóir cúpla bhliain. I 1975 chuir daoine cheist ar na daoine sa chontae chun uisce a chaomhnú mar go raibh foinse uisce ag éirí gann. I 1986 bhí iarracht dheireanach chun dúnadh iomlán a sheachain ag Aerfort na Sionainne an tseachtain sin agus dúradh go mbeadh sé chun é a dhéanamh. Sin Wham! Le Edge Of Heaven – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1986. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1981 fuair Michael Jackson a chéad uimhir a haon aonair sa Bhreatain le One Day In Your Life. Thaifead sé é dá albam a tháinig amach I 1975 darbh ainm Forever, Michael. I 1987 bhí Whitney Houston an chéad bhean I Meiriceá chun sroich uimhir a haon sna cairteacha lena halbam darbh ainm Whitney. Bhí sí an chéad bhean chun sroich uimhir a haon ceithre huaire nuair a tháinig I Wanna Dance With Somebody amach. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Khloé Kardashian I Meiriceá I 1984 agus rugadh aisteoir Matthew Lewis sa Bhreatain ar an lá seo I 1989 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sé. Beidh mé ar ais libh an tseachtain seo chugainn le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 27th of June, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1986: the taoiseach was targeting a general election for a year from now, no matter what the outcome of the divorce referendum. 1997: bertie ahern settled in last night for a long spell as taoiseach. 1975: water supply caretakers throughout the county were directed to ask the public to conserve water, as water sources were running low. 1986: a last ditch attempt to avoid a total shutdown of shannon airport on thursday morning appeared likely to succeed. That was Wham with Edge Of Heaven – the biggest song on this day in 1986 Onto music news on this day In 1981 Michael Jackson had his first solo UK No.1 with 'One Day In Your Life' a song recorded by Jackson for his 1975 album, Forever, Michael. 1987 Whitney Houston became the first women in US history to enter the album chart at No.1 with 'Whitney' she also became the first woman to top the singles chart with four consecutive releases when 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' hit No.1. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day –Khloé Kardashian was born in America in 1984 and actor Matthew Lewis was born in the UK on this day in 1989 and this is some of the stuff he has done. I'll be back with you next week with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.
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  • Clare Minister Says Joining €150BN EU Defence Plan Vital For Ireland's Security

    Clare Minister Says Joining €150BN EU Defence Plan Vital For Ireland's Security
    Jun 27 2025
    Clare's Minister of State insists the Government's decision to join a €150bn EU Defence Programme will protect the country against growing threats into the future. Tánaiste and Defence Minister Simon Harris is expected to confirm Ireland's entry into 'Security Action for Europe' today, which will allow the state to acquire military equipment faster and at a lower cost. The SAFE deal only covers specific items such as air defence systems, artillery, ammunition, drones and anti-drone weapons. Tulla based Fianna Fáil Minister Timmy Dooley has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that Ireland's cyber and security weaknesses have already been exposed by bad international actors.
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  • Weekend Sport Preview – June 27th

    Weekend Sport Preview – June 27th
    Jun 27 2025
    To preview the sporting fixtures, Alan Morrissey was joined on Monday’s Morning Focus by Clare FM’s Sports Analyst Derrick Lynch. All-Ireland Minor Hurling Final: Clare v Waterford Clale v Tipp Camogie Cusack& Garry Cup Finals: Clare v Monaghan LGFA
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  • Village Tour: Season 2, Episode 26 – O'Callaghan Mills

    Village Tour: Season 2, Episode 26 – O'Callaghan Mills
    Jun 27 2025
    It is time for the last 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 chat 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 Morrissey paid a visit to O'Callaghan Mills.
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