Best Major League Fishing Podcasts (2024)

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Clare VFI Chair Labels Shannon Airport Public Transport Links A "Joke" 16:11

14m ago16:11

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The Chairperson of the Clare branch of the Vintners Federation of Ireland says it's a "joke" that Shannon Airport doesn't have adequate public transport links.It comes as a number of tourism and hospitality representative organisations are demanding that the next Government addresses the challenges being faced by their sectors.With Government forma…

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Clare Crusaders Says Govt Needs To Focus On Staff Deficits In Special Schools 6:50

27m ago6:50

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It's claimed that for children with additional needs to benefit in Clare, the Department of Education's clear focus needs to be on tackling staffing deficits.It follows the introduction of new guidelines which will aim to help schools deal with behaviour and crisis situations.The new rules state seclusion should not be used under any circumstances …

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Truagh Clonlara Coach Eoin Powell After All Ireland Final Loss 2:22

19h ago2:22

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Truagh Clonlara Coach Eoin Powell After All Ireland Final LossBy Clare FM

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Councillor Seeking Answers Around Ennis Primary Care Centre Parking 5:49

8h ago5:49

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It's been suggested those in the greatest need are finding themselves unable to get parking at a medical facility in the county town. The most recent meeting of Ennis's elected representatives has heard claims that the provision of parking is insufficient at the Primary Care Centre on Station Road, while it's also been observed that those who aren'…

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Ennis Panto Presents Cinderella In Glór 11:43

13h ago11:43

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We’re firmly into panto season, and the Ennis Panto are getting ready to bring Cinderella to the masses. They will be performing the panto classic in Glór from this coming weekend. The show has been adapted to suit people who might require a more relaxed environment when going to the theatre. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined in-studio by…

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Educational Advice: Burnout In Teaching & Questions From Parents/Students 18:14

11h ago18:14

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On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by John Burns, Retired Deputy Principal and Educational Consultant.This week, John spoke about burnout in teaching and school management, and answered more questions from parents and students.By Clare FM

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Henry’s Bistro Supporting Local Community During Christmas 5:04

11h ago5:04

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Henry’s Bistro and Wine Bar will be once again doing their bit to help out the local community during Christmas. In previous years, the Ennis eatery has cooked festive dinners for elderly locals in the county town on Christmas Day. To find out about the plans for this year, Alan Morrissey was joined by co-owner of Henry's Bistro, Rony Barobhuiya.Pi…

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Killaloe-Ballina Bridge Pedestriansiation Branded "Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity" 5:04

1d ago5:04

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The potential pedestrianisation of a landmark bridge is East Clare is being described as a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity". An informal public information session will be held in the Killaloe Hotel today from 5pm to 7pm on Clare County Council and Tipperary County Council's intention to pedestrianise the existing Killaloe-Ballina Bridge. The plan …

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Ennis Driving Instructor Reacts To RSA Increases 9:41

13h ago9:41

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On Monday’s show, we spoke about the Road Safety Authority’s decision to increase the price of a driving licence, the learner permit, and the NCT. The price of a driver licence and learner permit are set to increase by 10 euro, rising to 65 and 45 euro. Meanwhile, the cost of an NCT will increase by 5 euro, to 60 euro, while a re-test will rise by …

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Cliona’s Foundation Appeals To Businesses To Make A Meaningful Impact For Sick Children 10:28

13h ago10:28

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Cliona’s Foundation is calling on businesses across the country to make a meaningful impact by supporting families caring for seriously sick children this Christmas.Founded in 2008, Cliona’s Foundation provides vital financial assistance to families facing the immense burden of non-medical costs associated with a child’s illness, such as travel, ac…

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Cantare Christmas Concert 2024 5:55

12h ago5:55

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SS Peter and Paul Cathedral in Ennis is the venue for what promises to be a special concert this Friday, December 20th, at 8:15 pm. The Cantare Choir and Orchestra, under the baton of musical director Michael Hennessy, will be joined on the night by guest soprano Helen Houlihan, with vocalists Monica Morgan and Felim Collins. The proceeds from the …

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Israel To Close Irish Embassy Over 'Anti-Israel Policies' 19:19

11h ago19:19

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The Israeli ambassador to Ireland is accusing the government of "vilifying" Israel. Dana Erlich's claim comes after Israel made the decision to close its embassy in Dublin. It's citing an "antisemitic rhetoric" from the Irish government - something the Taoiseach and Tánaiste have strongly denied. However, the Taoiseach is describing Israel's decisi…

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Is Hoskins Deal Hurting the Milwaukee Brewers Ability to Improve the Team? 26:29

6h ago26:29

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We all loved the Rhys Hoskins signing last off season. Are we quite in love with it now? The Milwaukee Brewers are on the hook for some big time cash-by their value- for the next season. Should they trade him since he might be hampering their ability to make other moves? The Brewers have seven starting pitchers with the addition of Nestor Cortes.. …

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Arts Slot: What’s On This Week – With County Arts Officer Siobhán Mulcahy 7:57

1d ago7:57

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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 an open call for the Tulla Stables Studios, Cantare Choir in Ennis, upcoming Panto's and mu…

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Clare Farmers Hailing End Of Year Price Upturns 7:37

1d ago7:37

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Clare farmers are hailing an upturn in prices for dairy produce heading into the tail end of the year. New CSO figures show the average price paid to farmers for milk in October was 64c per litre, which is the highest point its reached this year and a 46% increase within the last twelve months. In the same timeframe, agricultural input prices fell …

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Rice College Concert In Glór 2024 9:28

1d ago9:28

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Rice College will be bringing their school concert to the stage later this week. The students will enthrall you with their skilled musicianship, glorious voices, stunning dance steps, and their overall brilliance. Glór is the venue for the Rice College Concert this Wednesday, December 18th, at 7:30 pm. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was jo…

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Christmas Advice For The Elderly & Vulnerable 10:53

1d ago10:53

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We’re going to focus on some tips and advice for the elderly and vulnerable, and for those who have elderly or vulnerable family members, friends or neighbours over Christmas. Alan Morrissey was joined by Former Active Retirement Ireland President and Shannon resident, Kay Murphy, and Clare Leader Forum Spokesperson, Co-Founder of Equality Not Care…

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Bridgetown Mother Appeals For Donations To Help Fund Expenses For Daughter’s Illness 19:47

1d ago19:47

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A Clare mother is appealing for donations to help with expenses for her daughter, who was recently diagnosed with brain and spine cancer. Louise Whitehead, who is from Bridgetown, is making the appeal to the public after her 31-year-old daughter Rachael was recently diagnosed with the rare form of cancer. It has been a difficult time for the Whiteh…

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350 Recorded Cases Of Flu, RSV and Covid-19 In Midwest This Winter 4:00

1d ago4:00

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Public Health Midwest is appealing to all healthcare workers and at-risk population to get their free winter vaccines, to prevent a surge in flu and COVID-19 cases over the Christmas period.Health officials across Clare, Limerick and North Tipperary recorded the highest weekly incidence of the flu virus this season, with 116 cases since October 1st…

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Claims New RSA Price Hikes Will Hurt Clare's Young, Rural And Vulnerable 14:14

1d ago14:14

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It's claimed the RSA's new price hikes for NCT's, licences and driving tests will hurt impoverished and young people in rural Clare the hardest.From January 1st, Driving Licence and Learner Permit renewals will cost €65 and €45 respectively, a rise of a tenner.The National Car Test will now incur a fee of €60, while a re-test will jump from €28 to …

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Clarecastle Tenor To Headline Christmas Candlelit Service At St. Flannan’s College 14:16

1d ago14:16

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Clarecastle tenor Dean Power returns to his alma mater of St. Flannan’s College in Ennis this Tuesday, December 17th, at 7 pm to perform Christmas carols in a special candlelit service in the school chapel. Members of the public are invited to the event, which also will commemorate the life and contributions of the late Rev. Fr. Joseph McMahon, a f…

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In The Garden – Planting Seed Potatoes 18:32

1d ago18:32

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On Monday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane’s Garden Centre in Kilcolgan.This week, Tom gave listeners advice on seed potatoes as a reminder that Spring is just around the corner!If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.…

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Lack Of Facilities Resulting In Potential Loss Of €1.3m To Clare Tourism 8:00

1d ago8:00

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A campaign has been launched to stimulate investment in new alternative accommodation in Clare.Fáilte Ireland's latest report shows that 25% of this county's visitor beds are contracted to the state to host Asylum Seekers.Additionally, over 41,000 bed nights here are located outside motorhome and camper van sites, which the local authority estimate…

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Claims N85 Relief Road Vital For Development Of Ennis 6:01

1d ago6:01

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It's claimed the installation of a relief road is essential to the future development of the county town. Clarecastle Fine Gael councillor, Paul Murphy has raised a motion at the recent meeting of the Ennis Municipal District seeking progress in the construction of the relief road between the Quin Road and the N85 Dual Carriageway. In response, the…

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Ennis-Based IRHA Rep Says Holyhead Closure A "Tsunami" For Hauliers 7:25

1d ago7:25

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A Clare haulier has slammed Government inaction on the closure of the Port of Holyhead which it's claimed is like a "tsunami" for those in the transport industry.The Welsh commercial and ferry port is expected to be out of commission until after Christmas, due to damage caused by Storm Darragh across December 6th and 7th.Minister of State at the De…

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East Clare's Newest Councillor Hoping To Address Major Service Deficits 3:56

1d ago3:56

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East Clare's newest councillor is hoping to bring about major improvement to special needs education, youth facilities and infrastructure in rural areas.O'Callaghan's Mills farmer Conor Ryan has been selected to be co-opted to the council seat vacated by TD Joe Cooney, following a Fine Gael selection convention last night.A special meeting of the l…

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McGann Claims Truagh Clonlara Paving The Way For Clare All Ireland Club Success 6:33

1d ago6:33

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One of The Banner's intercounty camogie backroom staff says Truagh Clonlara have paved the way for a future club All Ireland title in Clare.The south east Clare fell to defeat against Sarsfields of Galway as they tried to become the first side from the Banner to take home senior club All Ireland honours.The McGrath sisters proved too much for the C…

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Work Underway To Create Public Recreation Area On Southern Side Of Ennis 3:22

2d ago3:22

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Work is underway to address a dearth of public outdoor amenities for children on the southern side of the county town.Ennis Municipal District has confirmed it's looking to identify suitable lands on which to build a public recreation area, and that it will assess funding streams once a site has been chosen.It follows a motion tabled on the subject…

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Killaloe Housing Estate "In Complete Darkness" Posing Lethal Situations 5:42

2d ago5:42

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It's feared there will be a fatality in an East Clare housing estate unless legacy issues with public lighting are dealt with.Houses 37 - 46 in Arda na Deirge, Killaloe do not fall under the remit of Clare County Council and although the relevant poles are in place, its understood the bulbs have not functioned for six years. At the latest meeting o…

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Colby Miller takes it to the Bass Pro Tour 54:45

2d ago54:45

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Colby Miller had a truly superlative 2024 fishing season, winning multiple major events in Texas and finishing third in points in the Tackle Warehouse Invitationals. As a result, the young Louisianan qualified for the Bass Pro Tour, and he'll be taking on a myriad of new challenges in 2025. Listen in for a rundown of his success, a key sponsor anno…

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Beyond Belief - Sunday 15th December 2024 54:30

2d ago54:30

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In this week’s programme we hear from Juleann Moran, General Secretary to the Irish Synodal Pathway about progress in synodality n both the Irish and Universal Church. Bishop Fintan shares some reflections on his recent visit to Ethiopia as part of a Trócaire delegation and Sr. Ann Crowley from Kilkee gives us a reflection for this Gaudete Sunday.…

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Sunday Prayer - Sunday 15th December 2024 12:40

3d ago12:40

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Fr Gerry is joined by the Kilrush Folk Group to present this Sunday Prayer.By Clare FM

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Calls For Better CCTV In Ennis Housing Estates 2:34

4d ago2:34

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It's claimed the Queens Hotel has a better surveillance system than most of the county town's public areas.The comments have come from Clarecastle Sinn Féin Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle who's requested that CCTV systems in housing estates across the Ennis area be "fully operational" over the Christmas holidays to deter anti-social behaviour and crimi…

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Clare Cancer Survivor Calls For Fast Tracked Medical Card Renewals 4:44

3d ago4:44

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A Clare cancer survivor is urging the Government to introduce a fast-track medical card renewal process for people living with critical illnesses.As it stands, an individual or couple under the age of 66 are eligible for a medical card if they're earning between €164 and €266 per week, but must periodically satisfy a means test when their card expi…

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Did the Milwaukee Brewers Get Enough for Devin Williams from the Yankees? 26:25

3d ago26:25

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It came as no surprise that the Milwaukee Brewers dealt Devin Williams. They sent him to the New York Yankees for infielder Caleb Durbin,veteran pitcher Nestor Cortes-plus cash. Did the Brewers get enough for their All Star Closer? How do Cortes and Durbin fit into the 2025 Brewers? The rotation has grown larger. Does Durbin fit the third base role…

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Sideline View Preview Special From O'Shea's Bar Clonlara For All Ireland Club Camogie Final Preview 1:16:56

3d ago1:16:56

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Ahead of the All Ireland club camogie final, Clare FM's Derrick Lynch travelled to O'Shea's Bar Clonlara to speak to members of the Truagh Clonlara club and preview their historic Croke Park showdown with SarsfieldsBy Clare FM

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Clare To Benefit From New State Of-The-Art €550K Fire Truck 8:04

4d ago8:04

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An investment of over half a million is set to enhance the capabilities of Clare's fire service.The Ennis unit has this week taken ownership of a state of-the-art Class B Appliance, built by HPMP LTD in Carlow on the chassis of an 18 tonne Scania P360. 2024 has seen several upgrades to the county fleet with two Incident Support Units provided for K…

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West Clare Fishing Rep Claims State Has "No Track Record" Of Protecting Coastal Communities 4:26

4d ago4:26

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A West Clare fishing representative claims the EU fish quotas agreed this week highlight the need for a designated Fisheries Minister in the next Dáil.It comes as European Fisheries Ministers have reached agreement on quotas for Irish and EU fishers for 2025.Speaking after the agreement was finalised, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine C…

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‘We Will Rock You’ Scariff Community College Musical 2024 5:26

4d ago5:26

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Scariff Community College is set to electrify audiences next week with its much-anticipated production of We Will Rock You. The musical, inspired by the music of Queen, kicks off a three-night run in the Scariff Community College Hall from next Tuesday. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Megan Tuohy, as Killer Queen, Malachy Ó Gnímh Chu…

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Clare TD Would Be "More Than Happy" To Assume Ministerial Office 13:31

4d ago13:31

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A Clare Fianna Fáil TD says he'd be "more than happy" to answer the call to become a Minister - but insists is isn't a given that this county will have a representative in Cabinet.Government formation talks are ongoing today and the Labour Parliamentary Party is meeting in Leinster House this afternoon to discuss its approach to any further negotia…

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Claims Clare Infrastructure Barriers Must Be Overcome For Local Housing Boom 17:14

4d ago17:14

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It's claimed Clare is well-placed to experience a housing boom and with it an attractive buyer's market, provided infrastructure and planning hurdles can be jumped.It follows a new ESRI survey which has found house prices nationwide are overvalued by as much as 10%.The ESRI analysis, which has focused on prices, disposable incomes, interest rates a…

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Anthony Daly Inducted Into Munster GAA Hall Of Fame 10:13

4d ago10:13

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Anthony Daly has been inducted into the Munster GAA Hall of Fame. The Clare legend and two-time All-Ireland winning captain is this year’s inductee into the Provincial Hurling Hall of Fame. He joins former Cork footballer Larry Tompkins in being honoured this year. The pair will be presented with their Hall of Fame awards at this Saturday’s Munster…

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Syrian Living In Ennistymon Reflects On Recent Events In Syria 15:50

4d ago15:50

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Earlier this week, we spoke on Morning Focus about the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad's 24-year authoritarian rule in Syria. Rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) played a key role in leading the ousting of Assad, which ended a 50-year family dynasty in a swift takeover, following 13 years of civil war. Meanwhile, Syria's new interim prime …

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Clare Woman Competed In First-Ever Formula Woman Nations Cup Qualifiers 9:41

4d ago9:41

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Laura O’Connell is well on the road to achieving her dreams in the world of motorsport. The 25-year-old Clare woman has been competing in the first-ever Formula Woman Nations Cup qualifiers in Dubai. Laura, who hails from Broadford, is among a select group of fifty female racing drivers drawn from 25 countries across the world who have been competi…

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Shannon Teenager JJ VRSE Sets Sights On A Music Career 6:46

4d ago6:46

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JJ Machota, who comes from Shannon, goes by the stage name JJ VRSE.The 14-year-old has been working on music for the past three years or so. For more on this, and to hear his latest song "Eyes Wide Shut", JJ Machota joined Alan Morrissey on Friday's Morning Focus.By Clare FM

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What is Next After the Winter Meetings for the Milwaukee Brewers 26:28

4d ago26:28

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The Milwaukee Brewers picked up two pitchers,didn't get Garrett Crochet but possibly laid some ground work for future moves as the Baseball Winter Meetings wrapped up in Dallas.How does the current roster look?Who is still available on the third base market? All this and more on this episode of "Locked on Brewers" Support Us By Supporting Our Spons…

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More Than 1,000 Signatures In Petition To Save Ennis Gaza Mural 3:17

5d ago3:17

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Clare County Council has confirmed it received a number of complaints in relation to "an unauthorised mural development" and subsequently issued the building's owner with a warning notice.It's not the end of the road though, as the business can apply for retention permission, which would allow the applicant to submit a valid planning application to…

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Clare Senator Defends Value Of The Seanad Ahead Of Upcoming Election 6:01

5d ago6:01

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An incumbent Clare Senator has defended the Seanad as a valid and worthwhile forum, ahead of the upcoming election. The upper house of the Oireachtas has come in for widespread criticism over the 11 seats appointed by the Taoiseach, which has been branded as a bargaining chip for coalition formation talks and a safety net for unsuccessful Dáil cand…

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Clare Prospective Fathers Urged To Avoid Alcohol To Reduce Risk Of FASD 10:11

5d ago10:11

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The Ennis-based Chief Executive of FASD Ireland is urging prospective fathers to play their part in ensuring their child isn't born with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.The HSE estimates that up to 7.4% of the population live with FASD, which is associated with a range of physical, mental, educational, social, and behavioural difficulties. Studies…