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Ennis dancer Oskarina O’Sullivan is set to return to the West End stage as part of the original cast of I’m Every Woman: The Musical - the new production celebrating the life and legacy of Chaka Khan. Starring Alexandra Burke in the lead role, the musical will run at London’s Peacock Theatre from 5th-28th March 2026. Oskarina O’Sullivan joined Alan Morrissey on Monday's Morning Focus to tell us more.

Limiting media access to new council policing committees 'doesn't make sense' according to the National Union of Journalists. The Government is advising the restrictions for the new Local Community Safety Partnerships. The LCSPs, which will replace the old Joint Policing Committees, aim to bring together a broader range of stakeholders than before, including local residents, HSE and Gardaí. Alan Morrissey was joined by Maghera Fianna Fáil Councillor and former member of the Joint Policing Committee Pat Hayes to discuss this further. Image (c) Fianna Fáil

Transport Infrastructure Ireland will assess safety measures on the M18 motorway in Clare following a spate of road traffic collisions on the route. In the last fortnight alone, emergency services have attended five crashes, which left two people hospitalised. Clare TD Cathal Crowe has since written to TII and the Transport Minister querying the possibility of variable speed limits on the M18, similar to those in effect on the M50. TII Communications Director Seán O'Neill says a review of the incidents will be carried out before any action is taken.

A Clare community organisation is among the beneficiaries of a new government programme that redirects the proceeds of crime. The €4.4m Community Safety Fund is entirely composed of monies seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau. It's now been reinvested in 42 voluntary organisations nationwide, with the Killaloe Ballina Family Resource Centre getting €45,300. Centre Administrator Brona Moriarty says it will play a huge role in their operations.

On this week’s Atlantic Tales Pat Flynn visits the award-winning Shannon Aviation Museum which has evolved over a number years and continues to expand its already extensive collection. It is the most comprehensive museum of its kind in Ireland, featuring a vast collection of memorabilia several full size aircraft, engines, a Boeing 737 flight simulator and an impressive Irish Air Corps exhibit.

A major programme of works is due to get underway in a Shannon Housing Estate. Clare County Council has announced it will be carrying enhancements at Finian Park. The works will involve upgraded paving and footpath surfaces, expansion of existing green areas and the replacement of all existing energy columns with modern efficient units. Shannon Sinn Féin representative Shane Doody says it's urgently needed.

Community Groups in Clare are being urged to apply for a new funding stream for local projects before next week's deadline. Under the Circular Communication Programme, over €100,000 will be made available to groups to promote environmental campaigns. Grants of between €1,000 and €5,000 are available and will cover digital marketing campaigns and mentoring. Circular.ie Community Liaison Manager Evelyn Fitzpatrick says it would greatly suit Tidy Towns and community development groups.

Stephem fletcher presents Beyond Belief for Sunday 2nd November 2025

Fr Gerry Kenny leads our Sunday Prayer on today Sunday 2nd November 2925

Clare County Council is seeking a contractor to install a mini roundabout at a notorious Ennis junction. The local authority has published the tender for minor civil engineering traffic calming works at the junction of the Shanaway Road and the Lahinch Road in the county town. The works are valued at €200,000 and involve the realignment of the junction, the construction of a mini roundabout, the upgrading of the road and footpath, and the installation of pedestrian crossings. Mayor of Ennis Fine Gael Councillor Mary Howard says after years of lobbying for the measure, she's relieved to know the wait will soon be over.

The MidWest Region's maternity hospital will hold a remembrance service tomorrow. The mass will take place at the Church of the Holy Rosary on the Ennis Road in Limerick on Sunday at 3pm. According to the CSO, there were 18 neonatal deaths in the MidWest, including four new-borns from Clare. Fr Des McAuliffe says it's a very poignant and comforting occasion for bereaved families and staff.

Sideline View Friday October 31st

A Clare Approved Housing Body insists all of its developments are rigorously tested to ensure the best value for money. It follows a new report from the Housing Finance Agency which shows it cost Approved Housing Bodies €247,500 on average to build social homes in this county. The Inis Housing Association is one of the biggest contributors in this regard, and is responsible for over 90 homes in Clare. Chairperson Pierse O'Shiel has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that due diligence is done on every project.

On Friday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey, It was time to look ahead to this weekends sporting action with Clare FM’s Derek Dormer. Games Previewed: Munster Intermediate Hurling Championship Quarter-Final: O’Callaghan’s Mills v Abbeydorney (Kerry) (Sunday, 1.30pm) Munster Junior Hurling Club Championship Quarter-Final: Killrossanty (Waterford) v The Banner (Saturday, Lemybrien, 1:30pm)

The fourth annual Heritage Ireland 2030 Summit took place at Trinity College in Dublin on Wednesday. The annual conference brings together heritage practitioners to share knowledge and advance the national heritage plan, Heritage Ireland 2030. The engagement of young people with heritage was to the fore at the Summit, which heard about local ‘on the ground’ heritage projects from around Ireland centred on engaging young people with heritage and biodiversity in new ways. This included hearing about an interesting project from Clare, which involved the adoption of a ringfort behind their school by children from Inch National School. Keir McNamara, from Inch Tidy Town spoke with Alan Morrissey on Friday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Eventbrite

'Beauty or Beast' the story of Púca. Produced by Clare FM's Programme Director / Head of Operations, pf@clare.fm

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 influence continues to inspire generations. Therese speaks with musicians from across the county, exploring how these iconic figures shaped their musical journeys and contributed to Clare’s unique cultural heritage. Throughout the series, the timeless sounds of these greats are brought vividly to life, weaving their legacy into the very fabric of Clare’s musical identity. Listeners will enjoy a rich and heartfelt journey through the melodies, stories, and traditions that define our county’s proud musical history. In the latest episode of Traditional Greats, Therese pays tribute to Frank Custy, featuring Garry Shannon.

Today is Halloween! It’s a day for spooky costumes, scary movies...and lots of trick or treating! We sent Daragh Leamy from the Morning Focus team out to ask the great Clare public about their feelings on Halloween. We also hear from Ann Massey McElroy, author, paranormal investigator, history and hauntings specialist and folklorist on Friday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey. Photo (c) by Jaspe via Canva

Consultant Gastrointestinal Surgeon at Oxford University Hospital Professor Nick Maynard joined Alan Morrissey on Morning Focus. Nick is renowned for his humanitarian work with the charity Medical Aid for Palestinians and has been volunteering in Gaza for the last 15 years. He will pay a visit to County Clare next month, when he will give a fundraising talk for Medical Aid for Palestinians, in Kilkee on the 30th of November from 6pm. Picture (c) Cultúrlann Sweeney

The Oakhill Players are bringing Big Maggie to the stage in Kilkee next month. They will perform John B. Keane’s ‘riveting story of money, land and secret sex’ over four evenings at Cultúrlann Sweeney, from the 13th – 16th November. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined live in studio by Veronica Keating of Oakhill Players.