Mark Sevi, a professional scriptwriter, with a motley crew of professional filmmakers, students and oddballs, talks about show business with an emphasis on writing and scriptwriting techniques and tips.
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International Media Ministries presents Dramatic Scriptwriting with awardwinning screenwriter and director Bart Gavigan.
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Jeff Goldsmith interviews screenwriters and filmmakers alike about their creative process!
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REAL TALK FOR ASPIRING FILMMAKERS Are you wrapping up your film degree or contemplating a career shift into the creative industry? The Honest Filmmaker is your go-to resource for navigating the real-world challenges of micro-budget and indie filmmaking. Hosted by award-winning filmmaker Jim Eaves, the podcast delves into the nitty-gritty of independent film production. From securing funding and managing tight budgets to distribution strategies and building a sustainable career, this is unfil ...
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Working Hollywood pros give writers the inside scoop on the craft and business of screenwriting. This podcast is brought to you by the CineStory Foundation, a Los Angeles-based, non-profit organization committed to the nurturing of outstanding visual storytellers from the United States and around the world.
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Join Benjamin Black as he talks to his creative colleagues from TV, Film & Theatre, about how they got to where they are today.
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Clare FM - Sounds Like You
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Ever wondered what’s the big deal with a particular play or playwright? Was Romeo really worth it? What exactly was Oedipus’ complex? Who was Antigone antagonising? And why was a play about vaginas revolutionary for its time? This is where Play: Notes comes in. Join Dramaturgs Emily Duncan and Allison Horsley as they give you the need-to-know notes on plays that have influenced how we watch, read, and think about theatre. Warning: Contains mature themes, language, and spoilers. Play:Notes is ...
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Just Imagine – a podcast series from Imagine Theatre, one of the world’s leading producers of professional pantomime. With over 250 productions to their name, Imagine are true experts in this uniquely British theatrical tradition. Join host Martin Ballard as we go behind the scenes to meet the people who bring the magic to life – discovering their stories, their roles, and answering that all-important question: what do they do for the rest of the year? Along the way, we’ll explore the pantom ...
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Five best-selling kids' authors in a five-minute masterclass. Every week, Deborah Abela, Tristan Bancks, Sarah Armstrong, Lian Tanner and Zanni Louise share their writing and editing secrets, reveal how their books developed and give tips on how to write your own story. Find this as a podcast or on YouTube by searching 5 Writers 5 Minutes.
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Welcome to The Emerging Into Greatness Podcast, where I interview successful, inspiring and influential business women and men who share what they do and their journey from start-up to success. You would learn how they've weathered the storms, achieved their success and what's next on the horizon. This show will inspire, encourage and enlighten you as well as give you wisdom on how to forge on in the midst of challenges. This show is designed to encourage, inspire and nudge you to bring fort ...
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Step outside the mainstream and explore life through RAINES perspective. Hosted by Dan Raines, this podcast challenges conventional thinking with thought-provoking insights into society, culture, and the shifting trends shaping our world. From analyzing the evolution of social media to questioning the norms that define our daily lives, Dan offers a counter-culture viewpoint that encourages curiosity and critical thinking. With sharp observations, candid reflections, and a touch of humor, eac ...
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Whether you just started or you're an experienced entrepreneur the Marketing for Creatives Show will help you build a profitable business. Make your marketing easier by applying the strategies of experienced entrepreneurs and have more time to do the work you love. From offline and online marketing to building your personal brand so you can become a recognized expert. Join Marina Barayeva and the show guests to discuss the hottest topics about how to grow your business. Marina is a personal ...
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Lahinch Cartoon Scriptwriter Brings Sight-Loss Awareness To 'Maddie And Triggs'
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8:06Áine Mae Crowley is the writer behind Episode 51 of Maddie and Triggs, titled 'Sound Tennis'.The Lahinch native, who lost her eyesight due to diabetic retinopathy, uses her episode to promote sports inclusion and to encourage greater understanding of impairment and sight loss among young children. The series, which is also available on the BBC, for…
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Ogonnelloe’s Gerry O’Brien Launches New Book With Proceeds Supporting Local Community Centre
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10:52Gerry, who hails from Ogonnelloe, is known to us as the former landlord of The Churchill Arms in Notting Hill, London. During his 32-year tenure as landlord there, Gerry served a host of famous faces from the world of politics, sport, and further afield, including Bertie Ahern, Prince Edward, and a host of professional rugby players. Gerry recounte…
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It’s time for another episode of our newest feature on Morning Focus, Traditional Greats. Traditional Greats is presented and produced by Therese McInerney. This captivating 26-part series celebrates the enduring legacy of traditional Irish music in our county. Each episode pays tribute to a legendary Clare musician who has passed on, but whose inf…
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Motorists Warned Of Deer On The Loose In Ennis
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2:58Motorists are being advised to steer clear of a rogue deer spotted in a residential part of Ennis in recent days.There have been several sightings of the animal, who it's understood originally lived in the Lee's Road area, in Hermitage and Cloughleigh in the last two weeks.Unsuccessful attempts have been made by Clare's County Dog Warden along with…
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Bodybuilding Dream Becomes Reality For Killaloe Hurler Dylan Nolan
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11:55Securing a place in the WNBF Bodybuilding World Championship in Los Angeles is a “dream come true” for former Killaloe minor hurler Dylan Nolan. Sligo-based Dylan Nolan earned his place among the world’s best after winning his category at the World Natural Bodybuilding Championships (WNBF) Ireland national competition. Alan Morrissey spoke to Dylan…
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LEO Clare’s Annual Business Networking Morning
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11:30The role of artificial intelligence in business and next year’s economic outlook for Irish SMEs will be the key topics at the annual Business Networking Morning hosted by Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Clare later this week. The event takes place at the Future Mobility Campus Ireland in Shannon this Friday (28th November) from 10am to 1pm. The half-…
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Calls For Shannon Town Park CCTV To Be Switched On
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7:35Calls are being made for CCTV cameras in Shannon Town Park to be switched on. While the cameras are in place, they cannot be activated until Part 5 of the Digital Recording Devices Act 2023 is commenced. That requires the Garda Commissioner to submit a code of practice to the Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan. To discuss this, Alan Morrissey wa…
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Tánaiste Visits Kilkishen To Turn On Christmas Lights
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2:46The Tánaiste and newly-anointed Finance Minister was in Clare on Friday.On invitation from Bodyke Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney, Simon Harris visited Kilkishen where he had the honour of turning on the village's Christmas lights.The Wicklow native was treated to musical entertainment courtesy of children from Kilkishen National School before he attended …
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The Chase Is On At St. Finnachta's National School
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8:19Fans of The Chase should make their way to Sixmilebridge later this week! St. Finnachta's National School will host The Chase Is On this Thursday, 27th of November at 7:30pm. It is modelled on the hugely popular TV game show hosted by Bradley Walsh, where contestants play against a professional quizzer, known as the "Chaser", who attempts to preven…
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New Report From Social Justice Ireland On The Cost Of Living
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14:14A new report from Social Justice Ireland says the cost of living is continuing to have a substantial impact on older people and those in low-income households. The data in their Poverty Focus 2025 report highlights how core essentials have risen sharply, with families having to make impossible choices on everyday items. This comes as the cost of ho…
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TII Requested To Install Warning Signage On Notorious North Clare Bend
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1:14Transport Infrastructure Ireland is facing pressure to install warning signage on a notorious North Clare bend. It follows a series of incidents at Drumnagown Hill on the N67 near Ennistymon. The collisions have largely been single vehicle crashes, which have knocked out local power and telecoms lines. Local Councillor Shane Talty says action is ne…
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Almost 6,000 Visited Inis Cealtra Visitor Experience Since June Opening
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1:46Almost 6,000 people have visited the Inis Cealtra Visitor Experience in Mountshannon since its opening. Newly-released figures show a total of 5,784 visitors have passed through the gates of the visitor centre from the day it opened its doors on June 25th to the day it closed for the season on October 26th. During this period, 419 boat trips to the…
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Write it, Shoot it, Survive it - The Art of Getting It Done
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44:52Send us a text #filmmakingpodcast #filmmaking #moviemaking Indie Filmmaking Without the Safety Net This week on the podcast I talk to filmmaker Chris St. Croix about his new thriller feature Killer Content - we talk about how the film was made, some of the challenges Chris faced along the way, how he has approached sales and distribution and Chris …
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Clare FM's Derrick Lynch and Kieran Madigan our football analyst gave us their thoughts on a busy weekend of GAA sporting fixture on Monday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey.Games Reviewed:Munster SFC Club Championship Semi Final: St. Finbarr’s 3-20 Éire Óg 0-14 (Sunday, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh) Munster IFC Club Championship Semi Final: Corofi…
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Judy Beck from Clonroad garden centre was live in-studio for Monday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey.This week, Judy focused on Christmas trees and answered your questions!By Clare FM
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It’s time for another episode of our newest feature on Morning Focus, Traditional Greats. Traditional Greats is presented and produced by Therese McInerney. This captivating 26-part series celebrates the enduring legacy of traditional Irish music in our county. Each episode pays tribute to a legendary Clare musician who has passed on, but whose inf…
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Inis Creative Writers Group Launch Second Anthology
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7:12The Inis Creative Writers Group are launching their second Anthology, thirteen years after their first Anthology! To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined live in studio by Elizabeth Daly and Donough Macnamara from the Inis Creative Writers steering group.By Clare FM
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Some Employers Trying To Avoid Pension Auto-Enrolment
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10:51The Government is being forced to bring in emergency regulations to stop companies attempting to subvert the new auto-enrolment pension. About 750,000 workers are set to be signed up to the My Future Fund auto-enrolment pension from early January.It has emerged, however, that some companies are trying to avoid having their staff signed up to My Fut…
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Rice College has been awarded Erasmus+ Accreditation, as part of a consortium with Ennis CBS, Barefield NS and St Flannan’s College. This will see the Ennis secondary school involve in several targeted projects with Langenfeld, Germany, the twinned town with Ennis. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined live in studio by Dara Glynn, Secretary …
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A Clare woman says she was left stranded, stressed, and out of pocket after returning to find her car clamped at Ennis train and bus station — despite having paid for her parking. Maureen McKeogh had left her car there for three days with a valid ticket. But when she returned, she discovered a clamp on her wheel and a demand for €120. Alan Morrisse…
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Clare School Secretaries Threatening Strike Action Following Pension Talks Breakdown
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13:01There has been a breakdown in discussions over pensions for school secretaries and caretakers. Last Thursday night saw the talks come to a halt at the Workplace Relations Commission. The aftermath saw Fórsa pointing the finger of blame at the Department of Education for failing to engage meaningfully on a range of proposals. Over 2 thousand secreta…
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Health Minister To Meet MidWest Oireachtas Members On Hospital Plans
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3:24It's hoped the Health Minister will finally commit to a new hospital for the MidWest region at a meeting this week. Jennifer Carrol MacNeill is set to meet with 14 TDs and Senators from Clare, Limerick and Tipperary on Wednesday to discuss the recommendations of the HIQA review. The cross party group is in favour of expanding services at UHL and ex…
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Atlantic Tales - Dave Donnellan - Episode 229
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49:50On this week’s Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn meets Ennis-based self-taught tattoo artist Dave Donnellan.He grew up in Scarriff obsessed with skateboarding and over the years developed his artistic side. He draws, paints and takes photographs for fun but tattooing is his profession and passion.By Clare FM
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New Sea Shelters To Be Constructed At Kilkee And Spanish Point
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2:18It's hoped the development of new infrastructure in West Clare will encourage people with reduced mobility to swim. It follows a grant of €25,000 in funding, which will provide four sea shelters across Kilkee and Spanish Point.The funds will also provide for non-slip matting and accessible hand rails to enter and exit the water. Founder of Snamhaí …
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Council To Prioritise Affordable Housing Provision In East Clare
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6:32It's claimed communities in East Clare are in desperate need of housing if they're going to be sustained into the future.This week's meeting of Killaloe Municipal District welcomed Sinéad O'Donoghue who's just taken up the role of Head of Housing Activation with the local authority.She told the meeting the housing-related issues she'll be working o…
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Beyond Belief - Sunday 23rd November 2025
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54:30Stephen Fletcher presents this Sunday's Beyond Belief and takes a look behind the scenes at St Mary's Catherdral in Limerick.By Clare FM
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Sunday Prayer - Sunday 23rd November 2025
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15:00Stephen Fletcher leads our Sunday Prayer on today, Sunday 23rd November 2025 the Feast of Christ the KingBy Clare FM
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Clare FM Sideline View Friday November 21st
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52:10On this weeks showWe look ahead to another busy weekend of action with two Clare sides looking to reach Munster football finals, Clooney-Quin bidding for Munster camogie glory, while the U21A football champions will also be crowned.We will previews Clare Oscar Traynor Munster semi final, hear from St Flannan's mentor Brendan Bugler and Alan Troy wi…
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Simon Sladen and David Ashley join Martin on the podcast this week for another deep dive into a classic pantomime title — this time, Aladdin. First staged at Covent Garden in 1788, Aladdin has become one of the most frequently reinvented pantomimes in the canon. Simon and David explore how the show has evolved over the centuries, from shifting sett…
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Kyle Duffy is a singer songwriter from Wicklow who released his debut single, “Sunset Lover”. It’s a folk/country track that reflects on the feeling of chasing a moment you don’t want to end — inspired by finding that final love the one we all look for, fading light, and the people who make it all mean something.…
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To look ahead to a busy weekend of GAA fixtures - Clare FM's Derrick Lynch was live in-studio on Friday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey.Games Previewed:Munster SFC Club Championship Semi Final: St. Finbarr’s v Éire Óg (Sunday, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 3:30pm) Munster IFC Club Championship Semi Final: Corofin v An Ghaeltacht (Sunday, Corofin,…
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Concerns Industrial Action Could Impact Clare Storm Response
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12:40It's feared ongoing industrial action coupled with a lack of forward planning would leave Clare in serious disarray in a sudden or extreme weather event. It follows accusations from elected representatives that this county has shown no signs of learning lessons from Storm Éowyn.By Clare FM
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It’s time for another episode of our newest feature on Morning Focus, Traditional Greats. Traditional Greats is presented and produced by Therese McInerney. This captivating 26-part series celebrates the enduring legacy of traditional Irish music in our county. Each episode pays tribute to a legendary Clare musician who has passed on, but whose inf…
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Clare Youth Service Set To Celebrate And Amplify Youth Work For All On Oíche Na Hóige
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10:02Clare Youth Service will join Youth Work Ireland and youth services nationwide in celebrating Oíche na hÓige today (November 21st). This new initiative by the Department of Education and Youth is a night to recognise the transformative impact of youth work in Ireland and honour the creativity, connection, and confidence that youth work brings to yo…
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Councillors “No Better Prepared For Major Storm” Than Start Of 2025
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13:23It's feared Clare's response plan would fall victim to a number of critical errors if an extreme weather event struck again. Councillors have warned the local authority this week that communities are none the wiser since Storm Éowyn. The storm which brought winds of 180km/h down on the county, left over 44,000 people here without power. It's since …
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Kate Lavender Duncan On Her North Clare Historical Society Talk
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9:36The Courthouse Gallery in Ennistymon is the venue for next Monday’s latest talk presented by the North Clare Historical Society on the 24th November at 8pm. The talk, titled Stories in Stone: Exploring Doolin's Ancient Landscape, will be given by Kate Lavender-Duncan. Alan Morrissey spoke to Kate on Friday's Morning Focus.Photo (c) The Burren Colle…
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Ballyvaughan Resident On His Project ‘Stories for Peace’
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7:56Luca Luigi Aschieri, a resident of Ballyvaughan, has created a project called ‘Stories for Peace’. The project to give a voice to the children and youth who have fled war and are living in a refugee camp in Uganda. To find out more, Luca joined Alan Morrissey on Friday's Morning Focus.By Clare FM
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Kilkee Residents Taking Judicial Review Against Uisce Éireann Sewerage Treatment Plant Plans
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15:18Plans to build a sewerage treatment plant on a scenic tourist attraction in Kilkee are being met with opposition. Uisce Eireann is proposing to build the plant just 100 metres from the Kilkee Cliff Walk, which research last year revealed was the most-loved Irish tourist spot by users of Tripadvisor. Local residents are taking a judicial review agai…
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Waterways Ireland Pledges Continuous Consultation On Limerick To Scariff Greenway
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2:30The authority responsible for the Limerick to Scariff Greenway has pledged to bring all East Clare residents with it as it progresses the project. The 43-kilometre greenway, which will be carried out in five stages, is being delivered by Waterways Ireland in partnership with Clare County Council and Limerick City and County Council. Public consulta…
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Clare Gardaí Warning Of "Challenging And Dangerous" Road Conditions
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3:14Clare Gardaí are warning road users to take all necessary precautions amid "challenging and dangerous" road conditions. Temperatures fell below zero across the county overnight resulting in widespread frost and icy stretches on the roads network. While no weather warning is currently in place in Clare, Superintendent with the Clare-Tipperary Garda …
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It’s time for another episode of our newest feature on Morning Focus, Traditional Greats. Traditional Greats is presented and produced by Therese McInerney. This captivating 26-part series celebrates the enduring legacy of traditional Irish music in our county. Each episode pays tribute to a legendary Clare musician who has passed on, but whose inf…
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Taste Of The Week: Pork Belly & Lemon and Lime Cheesecake
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5:55Danny Lynch, Chef at Le Cheile, Barefield was back again with Alan Morrissey on Thursday’s Morning Focus.This week, Danny treats us to delicious pork belly with a lemon & lime cheesecake for desert.By Clare FM
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Christmas Fair In Tulla/Carols In The Cinema
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6:31On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, the County Arts Officer Siobhan Mulcahy highlighted some of the numerous Christmas markets that will be taking place around County Clare. A Christmas market will take place in Tulla. To find out more about what we can expect from it, Fran Torpey was live in-studio on Thursday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey.Tickets a…
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Joe Queally On His New Book ‘Tragedies Of Clare’
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15:56Joe Queally, an author and local historian from Fanore, is launching his new book in Ennistymon in the 21st of November.The North Clare launch of ‘Tragedies of Clare’ will take place at the Courthouse Gallery from 8pm.To tell us more, Joe and Tom Scales joined Alan on Thursday's Morning Focus.By Clare FM
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Cantare Christmas Concert In Aid Of The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust
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9:34Glór will host the Cantare Christmas Choir next month. The concert on the 19th of December will be in aid of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust and in memory of Olivia Tuohy, who passed away in Edinburgh last May. Alan Morrissey was joined in studio by Kieran Tuohy, father of Olivia Tuohy, Carmel Honan of Cantare Choir, Musical Director Michael Henn…
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Clare Women In Business - Sharon Barrington - Episode 30
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15:35On this week's episode of Clare Women In Business, Pat Flynn chats with Sharon Barrington, General Manager of IFF Plastics based near Cree in West Clare.Clare Women in Business is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.By Clare FM
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The Government wants to find a balance to ensure remote working suits employers and their employees. The right to request a remote working arrangement was introduced as part of last year's Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act. The Department of Enterprise has now launched a public consultation to monitor if the arrangement is working …
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Gill Moses joined Alan Morrissey on Thursday's Morning Focus to talk about a very interesting event she will be holding in Ennis next month. Chapel Lane Community Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre will be the venue for the Death Café on Sunday, 14th of December.By Clare FM
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‘It Should Be Like Toilet Paper’ - Clare Comhairle Na nÓg Youth Tackle Period Dignity
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8:30The folks at Clare Comhairle na nÓg must be in good spirits, following their great performance at the recent IPB Pride of Place Awards. They were named runner-up in the Community Youth Initiative category in recognition of the leadership shown by their young members as agents of change on issues such as mental health, discrimination and inclusion. …
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