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On Thursday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Danny Lynch, chef at Le Chéile, Barefield. This week, Martyn shared a delicious recipe for a Buffalo Marinated Chicken Burger.

A public meeting on the proposed housing development near Carraig Midhe in Corbally will take place later this evening. KPH Limited are planning to build a large-scale residential estate with 101 homes in Athlunkard, Corbally. Shannonbanks Scout Hall is the venue for this evening’s meeting. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Fianna Fáil Cllr, Rachel Hartigan. Photo (c): https://scontent.fdub7-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/480967976_468253546370244_1920187724016246484_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=833d8c&_nc_ohc=tbxuwm402XMQ7kNvgGqZfmk&_nc_oc=Adkf-ImeYxQMOprlrcWS0SE-kE0dWWj7a-Fj3V5m3XfM0o3L7g0SBheuZm9vDofKdwE&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fdub7-1.fna&_nc_gid=V-3AFMO5xqNoT21stCYtMg&oh=00_AYE3PgixQFyADAM4gl4GrWQghje8q1QrBVSytmtyuflM3w&oe=67EB0BC6

Shannon Community Partnership (SCP) is a volunteer-led community development and advocacy body established to promote Shannon as a thriving place to live, work and visit. The partnership serves as a unified voice for the town's diverse community groups and advocates for improved services and facilities across Shannon. To learn more about this, Alan Morrissey was joined by the chair of the Shannon Community Partnership, Siobhán Boyd. Photo (c): https://www.shannoncp.ie/

Killaloe Municipal District is "quietly confident" its efforts to secure State funding for two major projects in East Clare will prove successful. It comes as Clare County Council has submitted a funding application for what are being described as "transformational" public realm regeneration and enhancement projects in Crusheen and Killaloe-Ballina. Funds are being sought for the reopening of Crusheen Railway Station as well as the development of a multi-purpose community enterprise hub and creche in the village. Additionally, an application has been submitted for public realm revitalisation in Killaloe-Ballina town centres including the transformation of the vacant Killaloe Courthouse into a cultural and musical venue. The applications have been made under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund which can make up to €1 million available to a local authority for the purpose of feasibility and project development works. As Killaloe-Ballina straddles the Clare-Tipperary border however, the application

It's claimed the number of patients transferred to University Hospital Limerick by ambulance last year has proved beyond all doubt that a new Emergency Department is needed in Clare. New HSE figures have revealed that over 24,000 services were brought to UHL by ambulance throughout 2024. Approximately 32,900 calls were made to the National Ambulance Services from residents in Clare, Limerick and North Tipperary last year. 75% of those required admission to University Hospital Limerick, bringing an additional 24,580 patients through its doors. In the same timeframe it's estimated that approximately 21,800 Clare patients attended Limerick's Emergency Department. HSE Regional Health Forum West member and Ennis Fine Gael Councillor Mary Howard says its clear that diverting some Clare patients to the closest hospital where possible or building a new facility here would relieve serious pressure.

Clare County Council is facing calls to take ownership of the busiest playground in Munster ahead of the tourist season. Last August, Lahinch Playground had a grant of €165K approved under the Community Recognition Fund for redevelopment works. The funding will expire if not spent by the end of the year. Local Fianna Fáil Councillor Shane Talty says it must be brought up to standard.

Over 6,000 people left University Hospital Limerick's Emergency Department last year without completing their treatment. New HSE figures show 6,062 patients departed the facility across 2024 without being seen which is a slight decrease on last year and down 40% on 2022. Of the 81,027 people who presented at the region's main hospital's ED, 3,400 were recorded as "did not wait to be seen". HSE Regional Health Forum West member and Westbury Sinn Féin Councillor James Ryan says everyone who attends an emergency department should expect to be seen.

A "critically urgent" call is being made for a major overhaul of the mental health service for children and young people in this country. The call is coming from the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland, which is seeking "major reform of the management and governance of CAMHS". CAMHS - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services - provides assessment and treatment for young people up to the age of 18 who are experiencing mental health difficulties The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland has published a policy document outlining changes it wants to see. Dr Maeve Doyle, Executive Member of the Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, is looking for a better internal structure... To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Former Barefield Councillor, Manager with Clare Crusaders Children’s Clinic, Ann Norton, who has campaigned for improved CAHMS services and Chair, College of Psychiatrists of Ireland, Faculty of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Dr Patricia Byrne. Photo(C) : Yummy pic from Ge

North Burren Community Group is doing its bit to tackle loneliness. This follows official figures, which reveal that 20 per cent of Irish people have reported feeling lonely most or all of the time, the highest level in the EU, where the average is just 13 per cent. The group is aiming to tackle what it calls ‘the loneliness epidemic’ in Ireland, with a community building project. The fundraising element will involve a concert by Sharon Shannon and Family next month. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Christine Glynn, of North Burren Community Group and Roisín Garvey, advocate for combatting loneliness in Clare. Sharon Shannon & Family Concert link: https://www.gr8events.ie/sales/index.php?event=1954 North Burren Community Group Idonate link: www.idonate.ie/cause/northburrencommunity

Today sees Clare Youth Service holding information and skills talks for parents and caregivers. From Conflict to Conversation will take place this morning and evening. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Joe Power, one of the leading Restoration Practice experts. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=547610517402974&set=a.547610497402976

The Western Development Commission has published the Sustainable Mobility Index 2024, the most comprehensive assessment and only index of its kind, of rural transport progress in Ireland. Covering 40 rural towns across the Western Region, the report demonstrates significant improvements in public transport accessibility and connectivity, while also identifying areas for further investment, particularly in active travel infrastructure, affordability, and connectivity. Five Clare towns were assessed, with Shannon again emerging as a standout performer ranking 2nd out of 40 towns nationwide. To find out more about this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Policy Analyst at the WDC and lead author of the report, Dr. Helen McHenry. Photo (c): Visit Clare

Clare Poetry Collective’s latest open mic event will take place this coming weekend. The Foyer of Glór is the venue for this Saturday’s open mic. A call out is being made for poets from Clare and beyond to turn out. Poets are invited to read one short poem no longer than one page or max of 40 lines. To learn more about it, Alan Morrissey was joined in-studio by steering committee members, Amanda Shannon, and Deborah Ryan Mac. Photo (c): Clare FM

Taking a parachute and jumping is exactly what three volunteers from the Clare branch of the Irish Red Cross will be doing later this year! In August, they will take part in a parachute jump to raise funds for the Irish Red Cross. A coffee morning will be held this Saturday, to raise funds for the jump. To learn more about this, Alan Morrissey was joined in-studio by Clare Honorary Treasurer & Clare Community Officer, James Lafferty, Brothers of Charity & Irish Red Cross Clare member, Helen Nagle, and Liz Leamy, who is the driver behind the coffee morning. Photo (c): Clare FM

Clare's Sinn Féin TD claims damage has been done to the reputation of the Ceann Comhairle's Office after the Government rammed through a vote on Dáil speaking rights. Opposition leaders are questioning the legitimacy of the vote and will today tell Deputy Verona Murphy they have no confidence in her after the Wexford TD used her powers to skip over the business of the day. The proposal means regional independents would be considered as "others" and they along with over 50 backbench TDs would get additional speaking slots, however the weekly time for Taoiseach's questions would be halved. Shannon Sinn Féin Deputy Donna McGettigan says it flies in the face of democracy.

There are calls for the Government to do more to protect women on university campuses following an incident of alleged campaign of harassment against a Clare student. The Higher Education Minister says he's committed to keeping all students safe, and providing the relevant services at colleges. The issue was raised in the Dáil today, after Clarecastle native Ella Deasy posted her experience of her home on the UL campus being targeted by young men last September. Minister James Lawless, says her story is something no one should have to experience

Colaiste Muire manager Frank Culleton says he's focusing on the positives of his side's memorable campaign following their All Ireland Final defeat. Colaiste defeated Macroom earlier this year to claim Munster honours before reaching the decider with victory over Strokestown. However, the Ennis side were on the wrong side of a first half barrage from Bailieborough Community College of Cavan who ran out 5-12 to 2-6 victors. Culleton, says his side should should have no shame in losing out against such quality opposition.

Clare Manager Terence Fahy After Munster U20 Hurling Draw With Cork

A woman's three-hour roadside wait for an ambulance following a road traffic collision in West Clare has been slammed as outrageous by a government TD. The National Ambulance Service was alerted to a single vehicle incident in Doonbeg at roughly half 11 yesterday morning, but had no resource available to respond to the scene. The Cork based air ambulance was eventually dispatched, and then stood down when a road ambulance became available - by the time the woman reached hospital, it was an almost four-hour ordeal. Clare Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe insists he'll be raising the incident with the Health Minister.

It concerns Maura Heffernan (OGorman), a native of Kilkee who lives in Templeglantine in County Limerick. Earlier this month, Maura set off on what should have been the trip of a lifetime: to visit her daughter in Canada. However, Maura’s trip took a devastating turn after just six days, when she suffered a brain haemorrhage, from which, sadly, she will never recover. Maura’s family are now doing their level best to get her home. To that end, they are instigated fundraising efforts to achieve that aim. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Stephen Curtin, Maura’s son-in-law who is speaking on behalf of the family. To fundraise please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring-mom-maura-home Photo (c) https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring-mom-maura-home

Bryan, who is from Ennis and Kilmaley, was preparing for an Ultra MMA event in Wales. Bryan is doing it, to raise funds for the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, and to honour the memory of a dear friend of his, who sadly passed away while abroad last year. Dylan Costelloe from Lissycasey was in his late 20's, when he passed away following an accident in Bali last April. The good news is Bryan did very well at the Ultra MMA event in March. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Bryan Colleran, who is raising funds for The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.