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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 15ú lá de mí na Samhna, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1983 bhuaigh Sheila Rohan ó chontae Ciarraí bean an tí den bhliain agus bhuaigh sí 1,000 punt dá pearsantacht agus a scileanna cócaireachta. I 2004 thacaigh le Taoiseach Bertie Ahern do chearta daoine aeracha le cáin agus oidhreacht. I 1977 bhí tuirlingt éigeandála ag Aerfort na Sionainne ar Air India Boeing 747 le 189 paisinéir tar éis bagairt buama. Bhí an t-eitleán ag eitilt ó Nua-Eabhrac go Londain. Nuair a tháinig sé chuig Aerfort na Sionainne chuardaigh an fhoireann slándála an t-eitleán ach ní raibh aon bhuama ann. I 1983 bhí bleachtaire agus feirmeoir ceangailte le teip ar fhuascail ar capall darbh ainm Shergar. Rinne na nGardaí fhiosrú den ngadaíocht agus fuair siad 80,000 punt ó charr sa chontae. Sin U2 le Vertigo, an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2004. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht ceoil ón lá seo – I 2007 chuaigh Jay-Z chuig uimhir a haon lena albam 'American Gangster'. Ag an am bhí

Children in this region are reportedly being "warehoused" by the State as the appropriate care isn't in place. A new report compiled by the Child Law Project entitled 'Falling Through the Cracks' has shone a light on the failings of child protection in Ireland, identifying shortages in both foster and residential care placements and labelling the HSE's response to children with issues such as mental health as "dismal". It's led to calls for a new national strategy on child protection involving a new placement model of high support for children with complex needs as well as those at risk of exploitation or trafficking. Executive Director of the Child Law Project and Adjunct Professor of Law at University of Galway School of Law Dr Carol Coulter claims vulnerable children are being placed in entirely unsuitable settings in many case.

A Clare Government senator says she has no faith in social media companies to regulate abuse and incitement to hatred online. It comes as a 45-year-old Dublin man has pleaded guilty to assaulting Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman over the weekend which is just the latest in a string of attacks on politicians in recent months. A survey conducted by University College Dublin earlier this year found that some 94% of politicians and 72% of political staff have encountered some form of threat, harrassment or violence during the course of their work. Inagh-based Green Party Deputy Leader Senator Róisín Garvey claims she's reported death threats on social media before but to no avail.

It's claimed West Clare has missed out on an economic and social gamechanger following the omission of two major projects from a government funding programme. It's after grant applications for a 1,700m indoor sports facility in Kilrush as well as a diving and snorkelling centre of excellence for the Kilkee Sub Aqua Club were both unsuccessful in the latest round of the Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund. Although the scheme's assessment criteria prioritises deprived areas, Kilrush was not included despite being recognised as the most disadvantaged settlement in Clare by state agency Pobal. Kilrush Independent Councillor Ian Lynch says tackling regional imbalance in the county must become an election issue.

Further uncertainty over plans for a newly proposed wastewater treatment plant for North Clare have been described as extremely frustrating. Uisce Eireann is planning to build a new treatment plant to serve both Ennistymon and Lahinch,and although an initial completion date was set for 2029, the utillity has confirmed to Clare FM that this can no longer be garaunteed. The project is currently at the preliminary design phase and will require several environmental, site , modelling and marine surveys before progressing to the next stage. Ennistymon Fianna Fáil Councillor Shane Talty says the situation is frightening.

It's claimed urgent investment is needed to stop a proliferation of rural Clare communities from dying on their feet. With Simon Harris set to confirm the general election date imminently, calls are ramping up in this county for services deficits to be addressed in towns and villages that have been "neglected".

It's not the only late addition to Fine Gael's ticket, Dr Tom Nolan from Kilkee previously served as GP in the region from 1980 to 2015 and now specialised in musculoskeletal medicine. Dr Nolan was a prominent campaigner against the HSE's reconfiguration which closed Accident and Emergency Units in Ennis, Nenagh and St.John's in 2009 and claims there's still a case to be answered as to how it was handled. He says the Government of the time failed to provide the number of GPs required and recommended in Clare from the relevant report which downgraded the county hospital and says this must be urgently rectified.

We always like to highlight great musical talent coming out of Clare, and it’s time to do so once again. Aoibheann Boyle and Dan Astro have collaborated on another great track. ‘Closure’ is the latest effort from the Aoibheann, who is a Wicklow-based singer-songwriter, and Clare native Dan, a producer and co-founder of Backroad Records. To talk more about this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Aoibheann Boyle. Photo (c): Myriam Riand Design (c): Aoibheann Boyle

Gambler’s Anonymous holds weekly meetings in Ennis. The meeting takes place every Tuesday evening from 7.30 to 8.30 pm in the community centre. To tell us more about the meetings at Chapel Lane, Alan Morrissey was joined by Committe Member, Mark O’Mahony. Photo (c): natatravel from Getty Images via Canva

On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by John Burns, Retired Deputy Principal and Educational Consultant. This week, John answered a variety of questions from parents and students which included questions about children skipping school and extracurricular activities. If you have any questions for this, email focus@clare.fm Photo (c): Clare FM

On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Caroline Rushe, AKA My Crazy Life Caroline. This week, Caroline spoke about her upcoming sold out Christmas show and gave plenty of advice in relation to marriage, tips for wearing heels without pain and much more. Whether you have a question for Caroline on style, family, women’s issues or whatever you fancy asking her about, send it in by calling; 0818 400 964, text or WhatsApp; 086 1800 964, or email – focus@clare.fm

Shannon GAA club Wolfe Tones are doing their bit to help for Movember. Movember is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of Men's Health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide. Wolfe Tones’ football and hurling management and players are participating in the effort, while others will be walking or running 60k over the course of November. Alan Morrissey was joined by Fionn McInerney from Wolfe Tones na Sionna to talk about their efforts. You can donate here: https://ie.movember.com/team/2480741?utm_source=qrcode&utm_medium=mo_app&utm_campaign=movember&utm_content=app_share_teamspace_qr&fbclid=IwY2xjawGVa2NleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfkXBH8vjxWzIqDoh5k2io8VwrVpWbLqXlpVsQZpPbPdSlxtAl7kUbjwiQ_aem_HriespiKW1NRA29LwKNY4w Photo (c): atlasstudio via Canva

The Media Minister is calling for more respect amongst politicians in the Dáil. Catherine Martin says that’s the only way to tackle the growing vitriol in politics. Her comments come in the wake of Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin calling on coalition partners Fine Gael to "cop on" and stop giving unattributed briefings referring to him as tetchy and a grumpy old man. Meanwhile, a 45-year-old Dublin man has pleaded guilty to assaulting Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined in-studio by Deputy Leader of the Green Party, Roisín Garvey. Photo (c): Clare FM

Shannonwatch has dismissed new government proposals to conduct spot checks of foreign aircraft suspected of carrying weapons through Irish airspace, which are due before cabinet today, as a cynical pre-election move. An inquiry by the Department of Transport in September determined up to nine flights either chartered by Israeli munitions companies or carrying arms destined for Israel flew over the country. Between January and June, 163 weapons exemptions were granted to US soldiers departing Shannon Airport on civil aircraft, which has also been a point of contention at mass anti-war protests at the facility this year. Shannonwatch Founder and former UN Peacekeeper Edward Horgan says the state could simply terminate this agreement if it's serious about taking action.

A General Election candidate believes many Clare people are objecting to wind turbines being erected near their homes due to a lack of education. Ennis-based Renewable Energy Engineer Amanda Major has announced she'll be running as an Independent in the upcoming General Election which will be her first attempt at securing a Dáil seat. The former Green Party and Fianna Fáil member has previously been a non-party candidate in the Local Elections in 2019 and most recently in June of this year when she received just over 3% of first preference votes. She believes if people here were more informed on the environment and the importance of renewable energy, they'd be less hostile to local developments.

Clare FM's Derrick Lynch Speaking With Tony Kelly After The TUS Club All Star Game

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 5ú lá de mí na Samhna, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1985 bhí an teachta Des O'Malley ag téarnamh san ospidéil tar éis timpiste carr mór i gCill Dara nuair a chuaigh a carr isteach chuig cúil leoraí a raibh páirceáilte. I 1999 tháinig an scannán 'The Magical Land of the Leprechaun' amach le Colm Meany agus Whoppi Goldbeg sa scannán. Bhí a lán conspóid ann de bharr an léargais cultúr Éireannach leis na criticeoirí ag rá go raibh sé maslach do steiréitíopaí Éireannach. I 1970 bhí daoine cáiliúla cosúil le Dusty Springfield agus Shirley Bassey ag réiteach le fanacht i gCaisleáin Drom Ólainn do sheoladh an scannán Bloomfield a stiúir Richard Harris a rugadh i Luimnigh. I 1999 toghadh Doctúir Mary Upton chuig an Dáil. Chuaigh sí chuig Coláiste Mhuine in Inis agus bhuaigh sí síocháin i mBailte Átha Cliath Deisceart le 28% den vóta. Sin Coolio le Gangstas Paradise – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo i 1999. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht ceoil ón lá seo – i 1967 b

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 6ú lá de mí na Samhna, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1973 bhí cíor thuthail ann timpeall Éire mar go raibh gearradh cumhachta agus cur isteach ar seribhísí phoiblí de bharr aighneas tionsclaíoch. I 1993 fógraíodh go mbeidh an lucht tacaíochta is lú ag an fhoireann sacair Éireannach sa Chorn Domhanda I gcoinne Tuaisceart Éireann le níos lú ná 50 duine ag an gcluiche. Rinne an FAI an cinneadh nach raibh siad chun 400 ticéid a dhíol de bharr sábháilteacht. I 1978 d'éalaigh triúir robálaithe armtha le timpeall 10,000 punt tar éis an AIB a robáil I Sionainn. I 1993 fógraíodh Comhairle Contae an Chláir agus an comhlacht forbartha na Sionainne Ionad Cuairteoirí nua is fiú 3 milliún punt d'Aillte an Mhothair. Sin John Travolta le Sandy – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1978. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht ceoil ón lá seo – I 1977 bhí ABBA uimhir a haon ar an UK cairt lena singil The Name Of The Game a raibh uimhir a haon I gcóir ceithre seachtaine. Bhí sé sin an

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 7ú lá de mí na Samhna, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1975 dúisigh Éire suas go dtí an nuacht de lámhach marfach den bhall den UDR a raibh 59 bliain a d'aois in Ard Mhacha nuair a bhí na dTrioblóidí ar siúil. I 1991 tháinig Joss Lynam abhaile tar éis crith talún – fuair timpeall 1,500 duine bás. Ní raibh sé ábalta na Himiléithe a dreapadh. Bhí díomá air ach dúirt sé go raibh faoiseamh air go raibh sé sábháilte. I 1979 bhí conspóid ann nuair a diúltaíodh an cead pleanála d'fhorbairt ar an Trá Bán is fiú 2 milliúin punt. Bhí an pobal feargach de bharr nach mbeidh aon phost nua le fáil sa chontae. I 1991 bhí tacaíocht ó thuismitheoirí ó Inis do bhunscoil comhoideachas I suirbhé. Ag an am bhí ach dhá bhunscoil comhoideachas sa bhaile. Sin ABBA le Gimmy Gimmy Gimmy – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1978. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht ceoil ón lá seo – I 1963 sheinm The beatles don chéad uair in Éirinn ag pictiúrlann Adelphi I mBaile Átha Cliath. I 201

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 8ú lá de mí na Samhna, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1968 dúirt Edward McAteer níor dhiúltaigh sé go mbeidh an tír ar fad rialaithe ó Bhéal Feirste ar deireadh. I 1981 fuair teachta dála Frank Sherwin bás ag aois 76. Bhí cuimhne air mar chosantóir de na daoine bochta agus throid sé ar son na cearta do na daoine a bhí faoi mhíbhuntáiste. I 1968 rinneadh banríon de Ann Minihan ó Chill Rois ag Macra na Feirme i dTulach Mhór. Bhí sí an chéad bhean chun an teideal a bhuachaint agus bhí súil uirthi go mbeidh níos mó mná ag glacadh páirt. I 2005 bhí an chontae ag caoineadh báis de thriúir fear i Dúlainn. Bhí na triúir acu i jíp agus thit sé isteach san fharraige ag Doonagore Bay. Sin Westlife le You Raise Me Up – an t-amhrán is cáiliúla an lá seo i 2005. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht ceoil ón lá seo – I 1975 bhí David Bowie ar an teilifís don chéad uair i Meiriceá. Chan sé an t-amhrán 'Fame' ar an chlár teilifís 'Cher' a raibh sí mar óstach den seó ilsia