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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 4ú lá de mí na Samhna, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1980 bhuaigh Ronald Regan an toghchán don Uachtarán Meiriceá. Bhí sé i gcoinne uachtarán daonlathach Jimmy Carter. I 2001 tháinig Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone amach agus bhí an seoladh ar siúil san Odeon i Leicester Square i Londain. Bhí an phictiúrlann tionscanta mar Hogwarts. I 1967 bhí an Clár fós ag ceiliúradh tar éis a tháinig bean ó Quin Mrs. B. Ryan sa cheathrú háit sa Uile – Éireannach Craobhchomórtas Treabhadh i gCeatharlach. I 1980 bhí tuaisceart an Clár buailte le spéirling agus fuarlach báistí. Seo an bháisteach is troime a bhí ag an chontae riamh mar go raibh a lán damáiste déanta sa chontae agus bhí tuile fhorleathan ann. Bhí an damáiste déanta chuig Ardnaculla agus Inis Díomáin. Sin Mary J Blige le Family Affair – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo i 2001. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht ceoil ón lá seo – i 1997 sheol Shania Twain a albam Come on Over. Bhí 12 singil san albam cos

Members of the public are being urged to have their say on a new strategy that will shape the next five years of Clare's economic, physical, social and rural development. The local authority has prepared it draft Corporate plan which has set out 55 priority actions including developing Roche as a 'World Class Opportunity Site', progressing the One Shannon Hub, offshore wind projects and data centres. It also promises enhanced homeless services and will be open to public consultation online via Clare County Council's Have Your Say Portal until November 14th. Mayor of Clare Cllr Alan O'Callaghan insists thorough public engagement will be vital.

A multi-million euro funding boost for Caherlohan has been hailed as transformative for all sectors of the county. It follows a confirmed allocation of €3.2m towards the revamp of Clare GAA's Centre of Excellence, which will allow for the development of two playing pitches, 12 floodlights, a new gym and a 1,350 capacity spectator stand. It comes just over a month after the same project received a grant of over €478,000 for a new all-weather pitch under the Sports Capital Programme, and its now estimated up to a further €1.5m will be needed to complete the redevelopment. Clare GAA Chief Operating Officer Deirdre Murphy has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan the state of-the-art facility will be open to all community groups when it comes to fruition and that it wouldn't be possible without today's investment.

It's been suggested a lingering "macho" culture is keeping men in Clare from talking about their emotions. Newly-published statistics show Clare had the highest rate of suicide of any county last year, with males making up four fifths of those who died by suicide here. In 2023, a total of 302 people lost their lives as a result of suicide. Of these, a staggering 77% were male. In Clare alone, 25 people died by suicide last year which is the highest figure per capita and the third-highest overall after Dublin and Cork. Chairperson of Clare Suicide Bereavement Support Dan O'Connor says although this must be taken seriously, he hopes with the right supports in place, it will soon level out. Of the 25 people who fell victim to suicide here in 2023, 20 were males which accounts for four fifths of the county's total. This is the highest figure for male suicide in Clare since records began. Despite progress, it's often argued that a stigma still exists around discussing mental health as a male. Director of

A long-time Ennis business owner says he wants to leave the town "in a better state" than he found it in but says this is difficult due to the ongoing public realm works. Locals haven't been shy in expressing their frustration with the pace at which the streetspace enhancements are being carried out in the county town, with the €11.5 million not due to conclude until late next year. Last week, a coach driver told Clare FM of the sleep disruption he experienced while staying in Ennis due to the noise created by construction taking place outside his hotel bedroom window. Noel Tierney of Tierney Cycles on Abbey Street claims a particularly challenging aspect of navigating the ongoing works has been engaging with local representatives.

A week long 'celebration of the community' has kicked off in a west Clare Parish. Yesterday marked the beginning of the Miltown Malbay/Moy Pastoral Council’s Parish Mission, which runs through until this Friday evening. Daily morning masses will take place at 7am in Miltown Malbay church and 10:30 am in Moy church, while each evening at 7:30pm a mission service, each with a different theme, will be held in Miltown Malbay. Redemptorist CSsR, Father Laurence Gallagher, believes the Parish Mission will bring the community together and that the weeks events will generate a great buzz around the parish.

Fitness and Social Dancing is coming to Shannon! Shannon Leisure Centre will be the venue for Fitness and Social Dancing classes, which get underway next week. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by the organiser of the Fitness and Social Dancing classes, Carolyne Deer. Photo (c): Clare FM

On Monday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane’s Garden Centre in Kilcolgan. This week, Tom gave listeners some advice on winter shrubs for beautiful fragrences in beds and containers If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

Are you familiar with Seasonal Affective Disorder? It is possible that there may be some of you who have never heard of S.A.D., but are currently experiencing it. Smaranda is the owner and founder of Authentic Health, and is also a qualified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach with a background in healthcare. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Smaranda Maier. Photo (c): Clare FM

On Monday’s Morning Focus, it was time again for our Arts Slot with County Art’s Officer Siobhán Mulcahy. Siobhán provided our listeners with all the details of this week’s live events for entertainment lovers in Banner County. This week, Siobhán told us about the Ennis Gospel Choir open night, Ennis Trad Fest and much more! Photo (c): Clare FM

Did you know that there is no need to be on a waiting list in Ireland? If you require surgery, then, as a European you are entitled to have it in another EU state. If you are planning to get healthcare abroad, you can get it under the Treatment Abroad Scheme or the Cross-Border Healthcare Directive. To talk more about this, Alan Morrissey was joined by the COO of Healthcare Abroad, Paul Byrne. Photo (c) by DarkoStojanovic from pixabay via canva.com

Dr. Harry Barry is coming to Clare. The Louth-based doctor and author, who retired from full-time general practice in 2013, is the author of numerous books about mental health. Harry has a long-standing interest in mental health, especially the management of anxiety, depression, toxic stress and prevention of suicide. Harry will be coming to Clare later this Thursday, the 7th of November, when he will give a talk on understanding & managing emotional distress. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Dr. Harry Barry. Picture (c) Clare Suicide Bereavement Support via claresuicidebereavementsupport.com/communi…-barry/

A Shannon resident of a defective Celtic Tiger era apartment has criticised the Government for failing to minimise their financial burden. The Department of Housing has begun developing a pilot scheme to reimburse households who've had to fix structural, water ingress and fire safety flaws at houses and duplexes built between 1991 and 2013. Up to 240 homes in Brú Na Sionna are affected and while the estate's management company has progressed remedial works, the applicable interest levies that have to be repaid will not be covered by the state. Resident Lorraine Carew says while this is understandable, the lack of action to reduce costs has led to severely distressing situations.

A Clare primary school is set to boost its enrolment following approval for a major expansion of its facilities. It comes as the Department of Education has given the go ahead for an extension at Barefield National School. The development will involve one new mainstream classroom and a new special education teaching room. Clare Fianna Fáil Senator Timmy Dooley says it's vital to accommodate the area's rapidly growing population.

Clare Manager Brian Lohan After TUS Club All Star Game

Truagh Clonlaras Sinead Hogg After Win Over Clonoulty Rossmore

As we enter the month of remembrance Fr Brendan Quinlivan presents this week's Beyond Belief which includes an interview with a local funeral director and we also meet the newest priest working in the Diocese of Killaloe as Fr. Jibin Jose begins his missionary journey to Ireland from Kerala in India.

On Atlantic Tales this week, Pat visits Shragh near Doonbeg in West Clare where John O’Loughlin and his partner Sara have established Wild Irish Farm. We’ll hear how John left his fulltime job to pursue the venture and how it hasn’t been without challenges.

A Clare General Election candidate insists inward investment is needed here as the county is being "done out of" adequate healthcare. Gort-based stonemason Michael Loughrey has been confirmed as a candidate for the National Alliance, which is a union of the National Party, the Irish People and Ireland First. Loughrey ran for the Irish People in the Ennistymon Local Electoral Area in the recent Local Elections, amassing 127 first preference votes which was the second-lowest in the area and the fourth-lowest countywide. He says he intends to work with his team to establish a policy for improving healthcare in the county.

Fr Gerry Kenny leads our Sunday Prayer on Sunday 3rd November 2024.