Best Pipe Inspections Podcasts (2025)

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Clare FM Sideline View Friday May 16th 49:31

4h ago49:31

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Coming up on the show, we look ahead to Clare's opening game of the All Ireland senior football championship, and the minor's begin their journey in the Tier 3 series.The local soccer season reaches its climax on Sunday when Avenue and Bridge United lock horns for the Premier Division title while the relegation trap door will also open for the team…

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April - Irish Artist of the Week 4:13

8h ago4:13

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From Kildare, Ireland, April Lawlor is a singer, songwriter and producer releasing music under the moniker ‘April.’ Self-producing tracks on GarageBand that lived in the lo-fi, bedroom pop, indie world and posting them to SoundCloud just for fun quickly introduced her to the music industry. With a discography described as ‘introspective pop,’ her i…

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Sporting Fixtures Preview – May 16th 8:54

9h ago8:54

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To preview the sporting fixtures, Alan Morrissey was joined on Friday’s Morning Focus by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch.Games Previewed:Clare v Down (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, 2pm).Avenue United Vs Bridge United 2025 Clare Premier Division Final.By Clare FM

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Ar An Lá Seo - 16-05-2025 2:01

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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 16ú lá de mí Bealtaine, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1986 bhagair John Boland go mbeadh sé chun rudaí a dhéanamh leis na pobail tógála mura mbeidís chun na rátaí úis a ghearradh.I 1997 tháinig an phobalbhreith amach ón olltoghchán agus tháinig sé amach gur chaill Fianna Fáil 3 pointe.I 1986 rinne…

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Ours To Protect - Biodiversity Week - 160525 15:06

11h ago15:06

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On our weekly series 'Ours To Protect', we take a closer look at biodiversity, sustainability and the broader issue of Climate Change as it relates to Clare.This week Pat Flynn meets Clare County Council’s Biodiversity Officer to look ahead to Biodiversity Week 2025.By Clare FM

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Village Tour: Season 2 - Episode 20: Ruan 38:30

12h ago38:30

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It is time for the twentieth 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.Duri…

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Corofin Councillor Calls For Development Of Community Crisis Response Plan For Clare 8:04

13h ago8:04

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Clare’s Local Community Development Committee is being called upon to consider developing a Community Crisis Response Plan for the County. The call comes in a motion which came before this month’s meeting of Clare County Council. The motion was submitted by the Corofin Fianna Fáil Councillor, Joe Killeen.To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined …

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Ukraine And Russia Engage In Peace Negotiations 11:39

13h ago11:39

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America's top diplomat, Marco Rubio, is downplaying hopes of a breakthrough in talks between Ukraine and Russia and says he doesn't have 'high expectations'. It's after Russian President Vladimir Putin spurned an offer by the Ukrainian leader to meet face-to-face in Turkey, instead sending a more junior delegation. Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Ze…

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Food Prices Predicted to Rise Even Further 17:45

14h ago17:45

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Consumers are being warned that the cost of food is set to rise even further. The warning comes after new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) revealed a surge in the prices that processors are paying farmers. CSO statisticians said that overall prices paid to farmers for their produce in the year to March had jumped by 20pc, leading to…

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Clare TD Claims Failure To Adopt Innovative Wastewater Solutions Blocking Developments 9:48

16h ago9:48

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A Clare TD says there's a lack of willingness at Government level to adopt innovative solutions to facilitate the delivery of housing developments in the county. Speaking in the Dáil, Bodyke Fine Gael TD, Joe Cooney, claims the inability of Uisce Éireann to deliver wastewater treatment infrastructure is resulting in the blocking of developments. Th…

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Fears Casual Traders Impacting Viability Of Clare Businesses 3:30

16h ago3:30

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It's feared casual traders could be damaging the viability of permanent businesses in Clare. Fianna Fáil Councillor Tom O'Callaghan has this week called on the local authority to review of its policy in relations to Casual Trading Licences which are permits granted to the likes of food truck operators and stallholders. There are 12 designated casua…

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Ar An Lá Seo - 15-04-2025 1:44

1d ago1:44

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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 15ú lá de mí Bealtaine, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1981 chaith daoine clocha ag bus agus carr agus bhí carr amháin trí thine mar bhí amhais ag rith timpeall Baile Átha Cliath an oíche roimhe.I 2009 thug bainisteoir IDA dóchas gan údar chuig na hoibrithe a bhí ag obair ar aerárthach.I 1992 bhí c…

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Clare Women In Business - Michelle Riordan - Episode 4 15:10

1d ago15:10

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Michelle Riordan is originally from Co Meath where her family runs their own business.She and her husband had both travelled and lived abroad separately for many years. They had grown up down the road from each other in a small rural community in Meath.When their paths finally crossed again in 2004, they established Yogatraveller, a business that c…

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Local Tiktoker On Eurovision 2025 7:28

1d ago7:28

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Can Ireland end its near three-decade Eurovision famine? We haven’t tasted success since Eimear Quinn singing “The Voice” triumphed in Norway all the way back in 1996. Eurovision fans will have to wait until tonight to see if our entry Emmy qualifies for the final. The Grand Final takes place in Basel, Switzerland on Saturday night. Emmy - who is h…

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A Focus On Multiple Sclerosis In Men 23:32

1d ago23:32

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Multiple Sclerosis is a long-lasting chronic disease of the central nervous system. It is thought to be an autoimmune disorder, a condition in which the body attacks itself by mistake. MS is an unpredictable disease that affects people differently.Alan Morrissey was joined by a number of male guests who are all living with MS, to share their storie…

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Former Clare Senator Working for NGO In Mongolia 9:32

1d ago9:32

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A former Clare senator is making full use of her political sabbatical. Inagh native Róisín Garvey has travelled to Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia to volunteer for Asral NGO Keeping Families Together. The former Green Party representative is working as a Solar Project Manager.To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Róisín Garvey.Photo(C): Roi…

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Lisdoonvarna Musician On Petition To Save UK Musical Instrument Crafting Course 16:59

1d ago16:59

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Support is being sought to save a musical instrument crafting course. Lincoln College at the University of Hull in the UK has announced that it will no longer be accepting new students onto the musical instrument craft courses at Newark School of Musical Instrument Crafts. This is the only full-time course of its kind in the whole of Ireland and th…

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Ennis Local Transport Plan Goes to Public Consultation 17:37

1d ago17:37

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The Ennis Local Transport Plan is going to a public consultation. The Plan, which is being delivered by the Ennis Municipal District office of Clare County Council and Systra Ltd., will guide funding for future transportation projects across the County Town and surrounding areas, including road, cycle, and pedestrian infrastructure. The six-week pu…

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Psychotherapist On Men's Mental Health 9:48

1d ago9:48

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Mental health issues affect everyone, but males are less likely than females to seek treatment.To discuss this important topic, Alan Morrissey was joined by Integrated Professional Counsellor and Psychotherapist Specialising in Addiction & Midwest Area Coordinator with Grow Mental Health, Celia Brett.…

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Over €3 Million Awarded To Clare For Housing Adaptation Grants 9:51

1d ago9:51

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Clare has been awarded over €3 million in funding for housing adaptation grants.Just under €2.7 million of this has been provided to this county through exchequer funding while a further 476,000 is estimated to be contributed by the local authority.It forms part of a national total of €117 million, with an increase of €10,000 in the maximum grant a…

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Hello, How Are You? Day 8:18

1d ago8:18

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Today is not just the 15th of May: it’s also Hello, How Are You Day. This mental health initiative is inviting everyone across Clare and the rest of the country – and beyond – to take a moment to say hello and really check in with the people around them. There will be events taking place in Clare, including a coffee morning for Hello, How Are You? …

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Termination of Tenancies 17:18

1d ago17:18

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The termination of tenancies remains the main issue affecting renters according to Threshold. The organisation says over 9 thousand 300 homes contacted them for support in the first three months of the year. A third of the queries relate to tenancy termination. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Cat Clark, Threshold's Campaign's …

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Housing Minister Urged To Clamp Down On Illegal Rent Inflation In Clare 3:39

1d ago3:39

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There are calls for a clampdown on landlords illegally inflating rents in Clare. Kilrush Independent Councillor Ian Lynch is asking the Housing Minister to review legislation which he claims is facilitating "unsustainable rent inflation and placing additional pressure on tenants already struggling in the midst of an ongoing housing crisis". Accordi…

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Clare MEP Says Commission President Not Committed To Transparency And Openness 5:12

2d ago5:12

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A Clare MEP claims the European Commission President has proven she isn't committed to "transparency and openness". It comes as the EU's General Court has found that the Commission was wrong to refuse to release Ursula von der Leyen's text messages with the CEO of Pfizer during the pandemic. Reporters had requested to see messages exchanged between…

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Clare Manager Terence Fahy After Munster U20 Hurling Final Loss 1:49

2d ago1:49

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Clare Manager Terence Fahy After Munster U20 Hurling Final Loss by Clare FMBy Clare FM

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42% Of Clare Septic Tanks Failed Inspection In 2024 5:44

3d ago5:44

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42% of septic tanks in Clare failed inspections last year.A new report from the Environmental Protection Agency shows Clare County Council completed 95 inspections in 2024, meeting the minimum annual requirement for checks.It brings the number of failures recorded in the county in the past decade to 277, however 81% of these were remedied by the en…

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Ar An Lá Seo - 14-05-2025 2:10

3d ago2:10

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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 14ú lá de mí Bealtaine, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1966 tháinig sé amach go mbeadh stailc ag dul ar aghaidh ó na mairnéalach ag meán oíche ar an lá sin agus dúradh go raibh sé dodhéanta chun é a stopadh.I 1993 bhí easaontú leis an rialtas agus an státseirbhís de bharr an mhaithiúnas cánach chun…

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Clare Vet Urges Pet Owners Not To Walk Dogs In Peak Of Hot Weather 5:18

3d ago5:18

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A Clare vet is urging pet owners not to take their dog for a walk in the peak of a hot day.With the pleasant conditions set to stick with us for the coming days, your furry friend could become overheated very quickly and suffer heat stroke.Pet owners are encouraged to be on the lookout for signs including heavy breathing, panting and drooling.Dr Jo…

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First-Ever Burren Archaeology Festival Announced 5:48

3d ago5:48

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The first ever Burren Archaeology Festival has been announced. Burrenbeo Trust’s inaugural staging of the event will take place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June 2025 in Ballyvaughan.To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Mary Dillon, Heritage Keepers Co-ordinator.Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1112827624…

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Financial Advice: Key Considerations For Starting A Child’s Savings Or Investment Plan 12:14

3d ago12:14

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On Wednesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tommy Corbett from Carey Corbett Financial Solutions.This week, Tommy provided Alan and our Morning Focus listeners with advice on key considerations for starting a child’s savings or investment plan.By Clare FM

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Final Day of VFI’s Annual Conference 20:23

3d ago20:23

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Publicans are calling on the Government to treat them all equally. The Vintners Federation met in Limerick on Tuesday for their annual general conference. The Federation says the majority of publicans do not serve food and will be at a commercial disadvantage if the government moves ahead with its present plan to apply a reduced rate to publicans w…

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Leading FASD Expert Ahead Of First FASD Ireland Conference 8:33

3d ago8:33

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The first ever FASD Ireland conference will take place next week. Hotel Woodstock is the venue for the conference for the organisation, which provides awareness, education and support in relation to Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. FASD Ireland is headquartered in Ennis. Their inaugural conference will take place on Thursday, the 22nd of May. To d…

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Safer Clare Campaign Petition Calls for Reopening Of Garda Stations, Increase in Garda Numbers, Etc. 9:24

3d ago9:24

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The Safer Clare Campaign is to launch a petition calling for the reopening of Garda stations, an increase in Garda numbers, and expanded access to domestic violence refuge spaces. The Campaign is seeking the support of the Clare public to join the movement for safer communities. To that end, they will be visiting towns and villages throughout Clare…

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Cliffs of Moher €8 Million Land Acquisition 17:42

3d ago17:42

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Clare County Council has been asked to explain the rationale behind its decision to acquire two separate sites at the Cliffs of Moher in 2023 at a cost of €8 million. The purchase came to light at last month’s meeting of the local authority. This week, a joint motion has been tabled by 12 councillors calling for the statutory basis, governance proc…

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State To End IPAS Contract With Lisdoonvarna Hotel 9:32

3d ago9:32

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The state's contract to house International Protection Applicants in the Hydro Hotel in Lisdoonvarna will come to an end this summer. A senior figure within the Department of Integration has confirmed to Meelick Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe that the contract is set to end in July and will not be renewed beyond this point. The hotel's 171 residents w…

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Council Claims Ennis Public Realm Works Will Prevent Business Closures 6:33

3d ago6:33

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It's being argued that the ongoing public realm works in Ennis will prevent further business closures. Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Daly has called for a strategy to be devised to address the root causes of businesses closing their doors in the county town. Recently published data from the Companies Registration Office shows Clare has the third-highe…

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Clare FM Preview Of Munster U20 Hurling Final 5:49

3d ago5:49

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Clare FM Preview Of Munster U20 Hurling Final by Clare FMBy Clare FM

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Ar An Lá Seo - 13-05-2025 2:24

4d ago2:24

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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 13ú lá de mí Bealtaine, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1972 gabhadh garda nach raibh ar dualgas ó Bhaile Átha Cliath agus seisear fear eile chuig Bridewell tar éis a rinne bleachtaire ruathar. I 1983 tháinig an nuacht amach go mbeadh pionós ann cosúil le tréimhse phríosúnachta do dhaoine ag tiomái…

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Family Of Young Kids Left Traumatised After Pigeon Beat To Death In Ennis 6:28

4d ago6:28

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A family of young children are said to be traumatised following an alleged attack which saw a pigeon being beat to death in Ennis over the weekend.It's understood, five young people, one of whom was wielding a stick, beat the bird to death near the town centre on Saturday.According to Clare's County Dog Warden, the incident took place in direct vie…

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Hometree’s Changing Landscapes Conference 10:58

4d ago10:58

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The Falls Hotel in Ennistymon is the venue once again for the Changing Landscapes conference. This is the second year of the event, hosted by Clare-based nature restoration charity Hometree. The theme for this year’s conference is Beyond Good Intentions: Turning Rhetoric to Impact.To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Development Lead Home…

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An Evening With Michael Harding At Glór 10:35

4d ago10:35

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Michael Harding is coming to Clare later this week. During An Evening with Michael Harding, the author and playwright will discuss walking the Camino, and his father.To find out more, Michael joined Alan Morrissey on Morning Focus.By Clare FM

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Cancer Trials Ireland To Host Public Webinar On Cancer Trials 10:10

4d ago10:10

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Next Monday, the 20th of May is International Clinical Trials Day. To mark the day, Cancer Trials Ireland will host a public webinar on cancer trials (1pm-1.45pm).To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare based Patient Advocate, Seamus Cotter and Cancer Trials Ireland, Vice Clinical Lead, Prof. Gerry Hanna.Photo(C): https://www.facebook.…

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Vladimir Jablokov Live At Glór 14:26

4d ago14:26

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Following performances at major venues, including headlining his sold out shows at Dublin’s 3Arena for three consecutive years, violinist Vladimir Jablokov will be playing in more intimate surroundings in Clare next month. The Slovakian musician, who has called Ireland home for close to two decades, will perform at Glór on Thursday, 12th June.To fi…

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Educational Advice: School Time In May 17:37

4d ago17:37

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On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, retired Deputy Principal of Rice College and Educational Consultant, John Burns tackled the month of May in schools and gave advice to parents when it comes to state exams and how to deal with difficult situations.By Clare FM

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Clare Woman’s Stolen Uilleann Pipes Returned 8:09

4d ago8:09

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Last month, we were joined by Siobhán Hogan, who was making an important plea. The Corofin native had issued a public plea for her uilleann pipes, which were taken from her car in either Ennis, Limerick or Gort over Easter Weekend, to be returned to her. The incident had caused particular distress to Siobhán as it coincided with the death of her br…

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Unveiling Of Mike McTigue Plaque In Honour Of Legendary Clare World Champion Boxer 8:55

4d ago8:55

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A plaque in honour of the legendary Clare world champion boxer, Mike Mc Tigue will be unveiled in Ennis later this morning. The unveiling will take place at The Mike McTigue Bridge on Cusack Road. The bridge was previously known as Victoria Bridge but was renamed almost two years ago.To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by distant relative o…

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Calls for Increased Road Safety in Wake of Garda’s Death 20:40

4d ago20:40

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The Taoiseach's promising an overhaul of speed checkpoints, following the death of an on-duty Garda. Micheál Martin says more measures are needed to protect Gardai like Kevin Flatley, who was fatally struck by a motorcycle while working yesterday afternoon. The motorcyclist, aged in his 30s, remains in serious condition in Beaumont Hospital. Father…

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St. Flannan's Extension Tipped To Pave The Way For High-End Design 7:23

4d ago7:23

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Plans for the extension of St.Flannan's College in Ennis are both on time and within budget, with the building set to be fully handed over in December.The 2,500 square metre extension is the first-of-its-kind in Ireland and is due to be ready for use in time for the new school year.87% of the building will be constructed away from the school ground…

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Claims UHL Walkouts And Long Waiting Times Resulting In Avoidable Deaths 13:21

4d ago13:21

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The number of people leaving University Hospital Limerick without completing tretament is said to be "deeply concerning".Of the 87,195 people who attended the emergency department in 2024, 6,062 left before fully receiving treatment.Midwest Hospital Campaign spokesperson Marie McMahon says the high volumes of attendees with no other option for care…

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Ennis 2040 Interim COO "Confident" €10 Million Loan Will Be Repaid 7:30

4d ago7:30

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The Interim Chief Operating Officer of Ennis 2040 remains confident it can repay its €10 million loan while admitting there's an element of "risk".In June 2021, members of Clare County Council voted 23 to five in favour of granting the substantial loan to the Ennis 2040 Designated Activity Company.The loan is interest-only for the first three years…

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