Episodes

  • Martin McMahon On Farmers' Incomes

    Martin McMahon On Farmers' Incomes
    Jul 27 2024
    A Clare farming representative claims the future of agriculture in this county is in serious trouble. It follows a report in the Teagasc National Farm survey that incomes on dairy and tillage farms have fallen drastically from 2022 to 2023, with average incomes reducing 71% and 69% respectively. There are fears from within the sector that without governmental support many farmers will be not able to continue their livelihoods. O’Callaghan’s Mills farmer and Chairperson of the Clare branch of the ICMSA Martin McMahon, says young people see the problems and are unlikely to undertake jobs in farming.
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    6 mins
  • Beyond Belief - Sunday 28th July 2024

    Beyond Belief - Sunday 28th July 2024
    Jul 27 2024
    As usal Beyoind Belief takes a break during the month of August. In this last programme of the current season, each of the team have chosen one of their favourite packages which thay had included on Beyond Belief over the last months. We look forward to our return to the Clare FM airwaves on 2nd September 2024. We look forward to you joining us for Beyond Belief then. Best wishes from, Fr Gerry Kenny, Fr Brendan Quinlivan and Stephen Fletcher.
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    1 hr
  • Sunday Prayer - Sunday 28th July 2024

    Sunday Prayer - Sunday 28th July 2024
    Jul 27 2024
    Stephen Fletcher leads our Sunday Prayer on today, the 28th July 2024, the 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time and the 9th Sunday after Trinity.
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    15 mins
  • Clare FM Sideline View Friday July 26th

    Clare FM Sideline View Friday July 26th
    Jul 26 2024
    What an amazing week it has been in the county with the VIP guest Liam McCarthy being brought north, south, east and west by the group of heroes who claimed him for the first time since 2013. What better way to celebrate that than listen back to how it was done, and revel once again in the outstanding display the lads produced in Croke Park last Sunday
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    56 mins
  • Over 140 Patients Discharged From Ennis Hospital Sought For Urgent Experience Report

    Over 140 Patients Discharged From Ennis Hospital Sought For Urgent Experience Report
    Jul 26 2024
    Over 140 patients discharged from Ennis Hospital in May are being sought to urgently complete a feedback report. With just five days to go until the deadline for the sixth annual National Inpatient Experience Survey, just 22% of the 186 patients eligible from Ennis General have taken part, which is the lowest uptake of any hospital nationwide. The survey is a partnership between HIQA and the HSE and is designed to provide clear data to hospital management and identify improvements to patient care. National Patient Care Experience Deputy Director Tracy O'Gara says participation is vital, as the results can lead to permanent change.
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    5 mins
  • Clare Business Owners Bask In Economic Boost Of All - Ireland Win

    Clare Business Owners Bask In Economic Boost Of All - Ireland Win
    Jul 26 2024
    Clare businesses are hailing the economic godsend of an All-Ireland victory. It comes as the Banner faithful came out in force across the county this week to join the homecoming celebrations for Liam McCarthy’s first stay in eleven years. On Monday evening alone, over 35,000 attended the main homecoming event at the fair green in Ennis. Afterwards punters spilled out onto the streets of the county town to enjoy the celebrations.
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    15 mins
  • Clare Students Highlight Social Difficulties Caused By Pandemic Lockdowns

    Clare Students Highlight Social Difficulties Caused By Pandemic Lockdowns
    Jul 26 2024
    Clare students say isolation during the pandemic has resulted in social difficulties on their return to education. It comes at the National Learning Network, which has services in Ennis, has reported a serious rise in those unable to return to school or college. The National Learning Network provides a range of flexible training programmes and support services for people who need specialist support in 50 centres around the country, including in Ennis. It's reporting a 'serious rise' in the number of students unable to return to school or college since the pandemic, which it says is due to a number of reasons. It says some students have experienced social difficulties, after months of isolation, when students endured long periods of remote learning. Siobhan Foran, from West Clare, who's a student at the National Learning Network in Ennis says lockdowns had a huge impact on them mentally and physically. A COVID Inquiry is set to be established by the end of the Dail's Summer recess. Ennis Student Conor Short says adjusting to social aspects, having missed out on the start of their 2nd level education was particularly difficult for some students.
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    13 mins
  • Energising Clare: Episode 7 - District Energy

    Energising Clare: Episode 7 - District Energy
    Jul 26 2024
    It is time for the seventh episode of our newest feature on Morning Focus, Energising Clare. This new feature will be about educating you, the listener, on renewables. On this week’s episode, Alan Morrissey was joined by Yvonne Murphy, the CEO of the Irish District Energy Association to discuss district energy.
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    12 mins