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Fr Gerry Kenny leads our Sunday Prayer for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary time.

Stephen Fletcher presents this Sunday's Beyond Belief which features Part 2 of Brendan O'Brien's interview with Daniel Kennedy of Kennedy's Funeral Home giving an insight into the Undertaking business. Following the Licensing of a Pioneer Minister in Training in the local Church of Ireland Diocese we have a package about Pioneer Ministry which features Bishop Michael Burrows, the Church of Ireland National Director for Pioneer Ministry together with the Archdeacon of Limerick, Simon Lumby, the Archdeacon of Tuam and Killaloe, John Godfrey. Fr Gerry Kenny joins Stephen for their regular coffee cake and chat.

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A Clare disability activist is hopeful that new legislation can be the catalyst for employers to change policies surrounding the employment of people with disabilities. This week the government announced the Optional Protocol to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will come into effect at the end of the month, having been acceded on October 8th. This legislation will allow people with disabilities to report alleged breaches of rights under the Convention directly to the United Nations. Disability activist and Clare Leader Forum member Dermot Hayes says its equally important that people living with disabilities recognise the independence that can be achieved by gaining employment.

A Clare environmental group claim they feel "completely betrayed" by the Green Party due to the party's support for the construction a liqueified natural gas terminal. Futureproof Clare has held a demonstration outside Dáil Éireann calling on Oireachtas members to establish a clear policy against LNG terminals, following the High Court's recent decision to overturn an Bórd Pleanála's grant of planning permission for such a facility in Kerry. The Planning and Development Bill, which was passed in October, allows for a floating liquefied natural gas storage facility, meaning the construction of an LNG terminal is now permitted by law. Scariff-based Futureproof Clare spokesperson Sinead Sheehan says she's bitterly disappointed by what she sees as the Government's lack of engagement with citizens concerned about the environmental repercussions of LNG.

The people of West Clare are said to be "heartbroken" by the news of a local man's tragic and untimely passing. A man in his 30s has been fatally injured in a road traffic collision which took place on the N67 Kilkee to Kilrush road at Lisdeen last evening. It's understood Garda Forensic Collision Investigators are on the scene today to carry out an examination and the road is expected to remain closed for a number of hours. Kilrush Independent Councillor Ian Lynch has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons that the fact the man's tragic death has occurred so close to Christmas makes it all the more devastating for his loved ones.

The Government claims it's working to deliver sewerage schemes for two Clare communities "as quickly as possible" but says it understands the frustration of locals. It's almost a year since it was confirmed that Broadford and Cooraclare would be included in a €50 million scheme to connect unsewered settlements to wastewater treatment services. Speaking in the Seanad this week, Tulla Fianna Fáil Senator Timmy Dooley has called out the Department of Housing for failing to provide a progress update and has accused officials of "putting a dead hand" on the projects. Responding to Senator Dooley on behalf of Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien, Senator Pippa Hackett says developments like these take time.

The rest of the world has been processing Donald Trump’s incredible victory in the US Presidential election. Taoiseach Simon Harris congratulated Trump on social media, saying: “The people of the United States have spoken and Ireland will work to deepen and strengthen the historic and unbreakable bonds between our people and our nations in the years ahead.” However, there must be deep concern within Government buildings as to what impact Donald Trump could have on American foreign direct investment in Ireland, as well as our trade with the US. To discuss the potential impact a Donald Trump presidency on Irish business, Alan Morrissey was joined by the founder of the Thompstone Group, Kevin Thompstone. Photo (c) geralt via Pixabay, Donald Trump

A new study has recommended the construction of a new 352-bed Model Four Hospital with an Emergency Department on a green field site in Ennis. The study is entitled 'Preliminary Quantitative Analysis and Strategic Approach to Emergency Department Overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick, Ireland's Health Service Executive, MidWest Region'. It has been completed by Ennis and University of Limerick PHD student, Sinéad Madden. According to the study, the building of such a Model Four Hospital in Ennis is necessary to deal with the county’s long-term growing healthcare needs. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey spoke with Sinéad Madden. You can access the HSE Mid-West Health Region Public Perception Survey here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/186osKKJX4/ Photo (c) www.hybridsimulationmodelling.com

Clare farming communities are being urged to register their interest in a new farm safety education manual designed to support primary school teachers, and members of their local farming communities, with the tools needed to co-deliver an effective farm safety education programme in the classroom. The call is coming from AgriKids and Irish Rural Link, who are launching the new resource. Its launch includes two pilot events this week, with one of them taking place at Kilmihil National School here in Clare today. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by the founder of Agrikids, Alma Jordan. Photo (c) Chanita Sykes from Pexels via canva.com

It is TY Media Week, with a group of Transition Year students in Clare FM from Monday to Friday. The students, who attend different schools in Clare, are learning all about radio. Alan Morrisey was joined by two of the students, Dylan McGloin from Rice College Ennis and Ava Carrol from St Patrick's Comprehensive, as well as our own Colum McGrath. Photo (c): Clare FM

Residents in Broadford, Kilmore and Kilbane will come together this weekend to discuss the creation of a new community sports Centre. The meeting will lay out plans for a new Community Sports Centre at the Brookville House site in Broadford. The facilities include an astro pitch, parking, & improved pedestrian safety. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Fianna Fáil Cllr, Tony O'Brien and John Corcoran, who is involved in the organisation of this with Broadford GAA. Photo (c): Kirill_Savenko from Getty Images via Canva

This weekend, community gardeners, farmers and experts in sustainable food systems are coming together to share insights, discuss challenges, and explore bold, creative solutions for a more resilient, community-centered food future in Clare. They will be gathering for The Future of Local Food Systems: Re-Imagining Community Growing in Ireland. The event is being hosted by Common Knowledge, the non-profit social enterprise based near Ennistymon. To learn more about this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Community Projects Manager, Aoife Hammond and founding member of Design Declares Ireland, Lara Hanlon. Photo (c): patpitchaya from Getty Images via Canva

It's believed many Clare communities will have renewed confidence in their water quality going forward thanks to a multi-million euro Government investment. Over €9 million in funding has been granted to group water schemes in Clare by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for the purpose of upgrade and improvement works. The Ranaghan and Tubber Monreagh schemes are the greatest beneficiaries, having been allocated over €6 million thanks to a joint submission, while Bodyke's scheme has received just shy of €600,000. Inagh-based Green Party Deputy Leader, Senator Róisín Garvey, has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons the people of Tubber have been forced to put up with an inadequate water supply for too long.

Pan American World Airways, or Pan-Am, as it was commonly known, is to commemorate its long association with Shannon Airport. Next year will see Pan Am taking a group of passengers on a specially chartered Boeing 757, as it recreates the airline’s Southern and Northern Transatlantic routes. The trips will see Pan Am visiting both Shannon Airport and the Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by journalist, Vincent Power and Peter McGarry, of Courtyard Productions. You can watch the film here: https://youtu.be/QmfALPrBdh0?si=TrNvQ5WA-n6ESm7h Photo (c) Clare FM

On Thursday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Ryan Fitzpatrick, chef and owner of Wild Catering. This week Ryan shared a delicious recipe for Roast Turkey & Ham, sage & onion stuffing, roast winter vegetables, gratin potato, brussel sprouts, cranberry sauce, gravy. Method: **Roast Your Turkey**: Start by seasoning your turkey generously with salt and herbs. Roast in a preheated oven (175°C), basting occasionally, until the skin is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Use a Thermometer to ensure it doesn't cook. Let it rest before carving to ensure juicy, tender slices. **Roast Ham** Boil your ham with some carrot, onion, bay leaf and celery and allow to simmer for around 2 hours depending on the size of your ham, allow to cool in the cooking liquor. On the day glaze your ham with equal parts honey and wholegrain mustard Loosely cover with tin foil and bake in the oven at 150C (300F/Gas 2) for about an hour or perhaps a little more, depending largely on your oven.

UNESCO established the International Day against Violence and Harassment in Schools, including Cyberbullying, in 2019, which is held every first Thursday in November. On Thurday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Pat Clarke Browne for the regular tech slot. Pat runs Munster Business, based in Shannon. Photo (c) by bankkgraphy from Getty Images via Canva

This week saw the launch of the very first Ennis Choral Festival. The "Spring Into Song" Ennis Choral Festival will take place early in the new year from January 31st to February 2nd 2025. Two local choirs called Young Notes Youth Choir and Harmony Bro will perform on the night. To learn more about what will be happening, Alan Morrissey was joined by Director of the Ennis Choral Festival, Carmel Honan and Councillor Mary Howard. Photo (c): Clare FM