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Concern has been expressed over the proposed development of a large, 26 acre oyster farm in Aughinish Bay. Sliogeisc Siar Teoranta had appealed for a foreshore license, needed to develop the fish farm at the location on the border between Clare and Galway. The company did so, following the Department of Agriculture rejection of their application for the aquaculture license in November 2020. Eamonn Coy, who is Director of Kinvara Community Council, says there is widespread community opposition to this. Photo (c): Clare FM

An urgent meeting aimed at trying to save Shannon’s last remaining community hall is to take place later. The committee of Tullyvarraga Community Hall is holding the urgent meeting this evening at 7pm. To find out more about why Shannon’s last community hall is at risk, Alan Morrissey was joined by Secretary and spokesperson for Tullyvarraga Community Hall, Martina Harrison. Picture (c) Martina Harrison

Concerns are being raised over a lack of respite for people with disabilities in Clare. Anne Malone, a mother from East Clare, was the first in the country to secure an SNA for an Irish child with additional needs. Anne is hitting out over a lack of services for people with disabilities. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Anne Malone. Element (c): by Eucalyp from amethyststudio via Canva

Fr. Cletus Noone was a beloved voice on Clare FM for many years, known for his long tenure as a presenter. Many will fondly remember him from his one-hour Saturday night show, "Noone at Night." Unfortunately, we heard yesterday morning that Fr. Cletus had passed away. Alan Morrissey was joined by Chris Hanrahan, who worked closely with the late Fr. Cletus Noone. Photo (c): Clare FM

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.

The Road Safety Authority is to be divided into two separate agencies from the start of next year. An independent review published on Tuesday recommends one part take responsibility for driving tests and NCTs, while the other will take care of road safety campaigns, education, and research. Minister of State at the Department of Transport, James Lawless, says Ireland is in a much better place on the roads than it was 20 years ago... To discuss what this move will mean, Alan Morrissey was joined by Fianna Fáil Cllr, Pat O'Gorman, and Síle Ginnane from Better Ennis. Picture © Pat Flynn

A Clare TD is accusing the Government of failing to treat workers who look after the most vulnerable in society with respect. It's been revealed those who escort students with special needs on school buses are paid €13.40 a week which is 20 cents below the minimum wage. Kilrush Independent TD Violet-Anne Wynne raised this matter with the Education Minister last Tuesday and although she was told a response would be issued within five working days, she has yet to receive a reply. Deputy Wynne says it's extremely frustrating to see what she believes to be evidence that the State doesn't value essential workers.

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Large scale structural works are planned for the Cliffs of Moher in order to deter visitors from going off the official trail and creating safety risks near the cliff edge. It follows an inspection by regulatory body, Sport Ireland which found sections of the trail were ill-equipped for the large number of visitors and that warning signs are consistently ignored, leading to risky behaviour. The review was carried out in August, following two fatal incidents which occurred in May and July, and led to the closure of a 5.5km stretch of the trail. Clare Local Development Company CEO Doirín Graham has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that in light of recent events, the need for a stronger barrier is clear.

Clare authors feature on the shortlist for this year’s An Post Irish Book Awards. A whole host of new and established writers are nominated across 20 categories, including Rachael English and Zainab Boladale. Now in its 19th year, the An Post Irish Book Awards celebrate and promote Irish writing to the widest range of readers possible. To talk more about this, Alan Morrissey was joined by author of Braids Take a Day, Zainab Boladale. Photo (c): https://obrien.ie/braids-take-a-day

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

November is Men’s Health Awareness Month. On Tuesday’s show, we heard from Wolfe Tones GAA club in Shannon, who are taking part in Movember, the annual event in November to raise awareness of Men's Health issues. Aoife Ní Eochaidh was here to chat to Alan Morrissey about different ways you can treat certain men’s health conditions. Aoife, who hails from Kilkee, is a Chartered Physiotherapist Women’s and Men’s Health & Continence at the Bon Secours Consultant Clinic in Galway. You can access Aoife's Instagram account here: https://www.instagram.com/pelvicexpert/ Photo (c): Clare FM

Kate Thompson, who is based in Kinvara in Galway, is the author of a new book on Palestine. The book called Palestine A-Z gives definitions on many terms including Zionism and Administrative Detention. Palestine A-Z will be launched in Ennis Bookshop this Thursday, the 7th of November. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by author of Palestine A-Z, Kate Thompson and author/journalist who will be launching Kate's book, Michael McCaughan. Photo (c): https://www.ennisbookshop.ie/p/kate-thompson-palestine-a---z/9781913544201

Donald Trump will be returning to the White House. The 45th President of the United States has won the US presidential election with 277 votes in the electoral college after losing in 2020 to Joe Biden. Flanked by his family, he has addressed his supporters at the West Palm Beach Convention Centre in Florida to chants of ''USA''. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Newmarket-on-Fergus Native and Professor of Politics at DCU, Donnacha Ó Beacháin. Photo (c) geralt via Pixabay, Donald Trump

A Minister of State admits the next generation of Clare farmers will only remain in the sector if the level of income is on par with that of other industries. The Central Statistics Office has found this month that land prices are growing at a faster rate in the Midwest than in any other region, and farming representatives have reported that factors such as this are prompting young farmers to leave the sector in their droves. According to the Irish Farmers' Association, 20% of the workforce in Clare is involved in the agricultural sector, with the average age of a farmer here being 59. Speaking during a visit to the Clare Marts in Ennis, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Martin Heydon when it comes to succession planning, young farmers need to know their future is secure.

It's claimed vulture funds are pricing Clare's first time buyers out of the market. The latest Residential Property Price Index show the average price forked out to become a new homeowner in Ennis or Shannon has jumped by over €40,000 since January. This is despite the Government preventing the bulk sale of over 530 properties in Clare over the last three years through the imposition of special planning conditions. But Ennis based Irish Freedom Party General Election candidate Michael Leahy believes small landlords and vulture funds need to be taxed at the same rate to solve the problem.

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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 12ú lá de mí na Samhna, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1969 fógraíodh gur chríochnaigh an stailc ag calafort Baile Átha Cliath. Chuaigh gach duine ar ais chuig an obair. Ghlac na píolótaí moladh nua agus de bharr sin tháinig stad leis na bpicéad agus tháinig 41 fear ar ais ag obair. I 2002 d'éirigh capall Alex Ferguson, Rock of Gibralter, as rásaíocht capall agus bhí sé chun a lán airgead a fháil de bharr. Bhí an capall 3 bhliain a d'aois agus bhí sé chun a bheith ina chónaí ag Coolmore Stud I gcontae Tiobraid Árann. I 1973 d'fhoilsigh plaic á gcomóradh Séan Lemass ag Aerfort na Sionainne. Déanta as cré-umha, in ómós do thaispeánadh Lemass, spreag sé sin forbraíocht an t-aerfort. I 2002 bhí madraí ag rith timpeall reilig I Sionainn. Dúirt Tony Mulcahy go raibh damáiste déanta don reilig. Cháin sé na húinéirí mífhreagrach mar bhí comhartha ann ag rá níl cead peataí sa reilig. Dúirt sé go raibh sé chun dlí a thabhairt isteach chun cosc a chur ar na madr

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 13ú lá de mí na Samhna, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1992 bhí Mary Robinson ar scairdeitleán agus bhí orthu stop a chur leis an tuirlingt I Marseilles. Bhí an scairdeitleán ar an mbealach ón Aifric go dtí Meiriceá agus níor dhúsaigh Mary Robinson suas I rith an eachtra. I 2003 bhí imreoir sacair Éireannach Paul McGrath I gcúirt. Cúisíodh é as an tsíocháin a bhriseadh. Gabhadh é taobh amuigh teach a chéad bhean chéile ach phléadáil sé neamhchiontach. I 1978 d'oinigh Donal E.J. MacNamara, lena thuismitheoirí ón Fhiacail agus Leath Inse, ón United Jewis Appeal de bharr gur thug sé comhairle do phóilíní agus phríosún in Iosrael. I 1992 bhris tine amach I bhfoirgneamh ar sráid Parnell in Inis de bharr tocht a chuaigh trí thine. Tháinig dhá inneall dóiteáin chun an foirgneamh agus mhúchadh an tine. Bhí a lán damáiste deatach sna foirgnimh timpeall air. Ní raibh an trácht ábalta bogadh ar feadh uair a chloig I rith an eachtra. Sin Boyz II Men le End of

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 14ú lá de mí na Samhna, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1982 rinne Fidel Castro caife Éireannach ag aerfort na Sionainne, moladh a thabhairt chuig uisce beatha Éireannach. Labhair sé faoi éachtaí Cúba, agus léirigh sé a meas d' Éire nuair a throid siad dá neamhspleáchas. I 2000 sheol Liam Neeson ceant do charthanacht lena lightsaber ó Star Wars chun troid I gcoinne AIDS san Aifric. Bhí an t-imeacht ann chun airgid a bhailiú do dhrugaí chun coisc a dhéanamh ar traschur HIV idir mná agus leanbh, leis an airgead ag dul chuig UNICEF. I 1979 bhí a lán imní faoin cuir siar ar an phlean forbairt don ospidéal sa chontae. Bhí ach sé leaba bhreise curtha iseach san ospidéal ón lá a d'oscail sé. Bhí an chomhairle contae ag iarradh níos mó spás do leaba bhreise. I 2000 bhí an plean ceadaithe ag Comhairle Contae an Chláir d'fheirm ghaoithe. Bhí sé tuirbín gaoithe cóngarach d'Inis Díomáin. Chosain sé 7 milliúin punt agus bhí sé in ainm a bheith ábalta níos mó ná 10,0