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Clare's small and medium businesses are said to be living in fear of being "held over a barrel" by law suits at all times. The Irish Small and Medium Enterprise Association claims the Government is "sleepwalking into economic peril" by relying on multinational corporation tax receipts. In its pre-budget submission, the association is calling on the State to address what it's referred to as the imbalance currently favouring large multinational businesses over Irish SMEs. Managing Director of the Ailwee Burren Experience and ISME Council Member Nuala Mulqueeney claims businesses like hers feel as if they're in an unstable situation.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 11ú lá de mí Mheán Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1972 bhí teannas ann idir na Gardaí agus an R.U.C. Ar an teorainn agus de bharr sin cheap siad nach mbeadh drong a fhuadaigh muc, sáinnithe. I 1999 tháinig sé amach go raibh feirmeoirí sa tír chun 1.7 billiúin punt a fháil faoi phlean nua don EU. I 1988 fuair Urramach Thomas Crotty ó gCill Rois bás. I 1999 bhí géarchéim ann sa chontae le seirbhísí sláinte phoiblí mar go raibh cúpla fadhb a raibh neamhréitithe agus bhí tionchar ar altraí agus othair sa chontae. Sin The Vengaboys le We're Going To Ibiza – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1999. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1977 taifead David Bowie le Bing Crosby Merrie Olde Christmas lena hamhrán Peace On Earth – Little Drummer Boy. Chuaigh sé chuig uimhir a trí sa Bhreatain I 1982. I 1996 shiúil Noel Gallagher as Oasis leath slí tríd turas ceoil I Meiriceá tar éis a bhí troid aige lena deartháir Liam in óstán I North Caroli

All this week, Colum McGrath has been in Mombasa, Kenya, reporting on the work of the Clare-based Ray of Sunshine Foundation. Today, he’s been finding out more about the building of two new classrooms — and speaking with two Irish tradesmen giving their time and skills to make it happen: Ben Tierney and Billy Murphy. You can support the Ray of Sunshine charity here: www.gofundme.com/f/building-hope-…-ray-of-sunshine. Photo (c) Ray of Sunshine Foundation

Halloween is still around seven weeks away, but it seems that some people in Shannon can’t hold on to their fireworks until then. Residents in the town have been taking to social media to express their anger and frustration over anti-social behaviour involving illegal fireworks. Many of the comments are highlighting the distress and fear these fireworks cause to pets. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Billy Austin and Ray Sheehy, Shannon Residents. Photo (c) Jameslee from pixbay via Canva

Ennis Toastmasters Club resumes activities next week. The County Town version of the Toastmasters International speakers club will meet next Tuesday at Hotel Woodstock. To find out more Alan Morrissey was joined by Geraldine Gregan, Vice President Education Officer and Alan Davis, President’ of Ennis Toastmasters. Photo: (c) Ennis Toastmasters Ireland via Facebook

On this week's episode of Clare Women In Business, Pat Flynn chats with Ciara Petty, founder and Creative Director of Ciara Petty Design Studio based in Ennis.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is testing the limits of what is possible. NATO jets shot down many of the drones in what was the first defensive action of its kind since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Poland's prime minister Donald Tusk says those that 'posed a direct threat' were downed and confirmed there were no casualties. He says it was 'likely' a 'large scale provocation'. Tánaiste Simon Harris says America must now step up. Alan Morrissey was joined on Thursday's Morning Focus by Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Newmarket-on-Fergus native and Professor of Politics at Dublin City University. Photo (c) Yorkfoto from Getty Images Signature via Canva

Last month’s edition of Cosmic Fest proved to be another resounding success for the Inagh-based music festival. Held on August 30th, the event featured a strong lineup of performers on the main stage, drawing an enthusiastic crowd. This year’s Battle of the Bands was won by Old Crab Road. Alan Morrissey was joined on Thursday's Morning Focus by the winning band and Ferdia O’Sullivan, who Oversaw Battle of the Bands stage.

A Clare woman is preparing to travel to Uganda to assist in voluntary projects in the African country. Retired teacher Phil Molony will head to the South-West of Uganda to help out with two projects. Phil has been involved in work in the Mbarara area in the western part of the country since 1993. A fundraising coffee morning will be held in the Old Ground Hotel on Saturday, the 13th of September in the Town Hall Bistro. Alan Morrissey was joined by Phil on Thursday's Morning Focus to find out more. Photo (c) Phil Molony

Killaloe and Ballina have a striking new landmark thanks to Resonance Lough Derg and an acclaimed, international street artist. The landmark, a glowing mural of the Salmon of Knowledge is the work of London-based artist David Speed. It marks the countdown to the next Resonance Lough Derg Festival, a micro-festival of ideas, art, and performance taking place across multiple venues in February 2026. Alan Morrisey was joined by Steve Coakley, Chairperson of Resonance Lough Derg to find out more.

Doonbeg Golf Club in County Clare, owned by US President Donald Trump, will host next year’s Irish Open. The tournament will take place from September 10th to the 13th 2026. Sources at Trump International in Doonbeg say it is unlikely the US President would attend the event next year. However, Taoiseach Michael Martin says Donald Trump would be more than welcome. On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by David Tubridy, Local businessman and Tommy Commerford, Community activist promoting Doonbeg, Secretary for Doonbeg Boatmen's group and Paul Murphy, Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council. Photo (c) Pat Flynn

One of Clare's busiest emergency services is expected to benefit from a numbers boost. It's understood that a new firefighter has come on board at Shannon's station this week, and that two more are due to join imminently following a successful recruitment process. It would raise the station's current headcount from 11 to 14. Shannon Sinn Féin TD Donna McGettigan says it's vital these numbers are retained for the long run.

Fresh concerns have been raised that Clare farmers will be impacted by a controversial €4.5bn Uisce Éireann plan to pump water from the River Shannon to Dublin. The project involves the construction of a 170km pipeline that will extract 2% of the Parteen Basin's annual flow, to supply an additional treated water source to Dublin, Meath, Kildare and Wicklow. The IFA and ICMSA have agreed a compensation package with Uisce Éireann that's understood to be worth an average of 100,000 euro for affected landowners. However, Clare IFA Chair Stephen Walsh believes it could have unintended consequences.

A sudden speed limit drop on one of Clare's national secondary roads is said to be posing a danger to the lives of those living nearby. Fianna Fáil Councillor Antoinette Baker-Bashua is seeking a more gradual speed limit transition between the N85 and the Lahinch Road in Ennis. At present, the speed limit changes from 100 kilometres per hour to 50 kilometres per hour at the Texaco garage on the outskirts of the town. Councillor Baker-Bashua says traffic calming measures must be implemented to slow motorists down before they enter Ennis.

Speculation is mounting that West Clare will be hosting the 2026 Irish Open. It follows reports that Trump International Golf Links Doonbeg will be confirmed as the venue later today. The Taoiseach says he'd welcome a meeting with Donald Trump if he attends the Irish Open next year. Meanwhile Doonbeg Fianna Fáil Councillor Rita McInerney has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that it's vital road infrastructure is upgraded in time for the event that should have long lasting economic impacts.

The Mayor of Ennis says councillors can't make a "unilateral decision" to scrap proposed infrastructural changes in the county town without heeding the views of the public. It comes as three local elected representatives have called for the removal of references to changes to the layout of a heavily-trafficked roundabout from the Draft Ennis Local Transport Plan.

At least two Irish activists are on board a peace flotilla delivering aid to Gaza which has been attacked by a drone. Last week, we were joined by Sarah Clancy to talk about the Global Sumud Flotilla. Sarah, who lived in Ballyvaughan for almost a decade, is part of the coalition attempting to open up a humanitarian corridor allowing access to vital food and medical supplies. Photo (c) globalsumudflotilla on Instagram

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 10ú lá de mí Mheán Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1977 tharla ganntanas beoir sa tír de bharr gur chuaigh grúdlann ar stailc agus nuair a chuaigh Club Rugbaí Garryowen ó Luimneach chuig Oileán na Tríonóide bhí siad ag ól a lán beoir. I 1981 bhí tuismitheoirí I gContae Mhaigh Eo in aghaidh an chinneadh a rinne an Roinn Oideachas, gan aon chóras iompar a bheith ag na páistí óga chun dul chuig an scoil. I 1981 fuair cailín óg bás seachtain tar éis a shábháil duine í ón fharraige. I 2004 d'éiligh robálaí armtha le a lán airgead ó eischeadúnas in Inis. Sin The Emotions le Best Of My Love – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1977. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1999 bhí daoine ag labhairt faoi Paul McCartney mar gur chonaic daoine é ag cóisir I Nua Eabhrac agus é gan fiacail nuair a bhris sé nuair a bhí sé ag ithe. I 2006 fuair The Scissor Sisters a chéad uimhir a haon sa Bhreatain lena hamhrán I Don't Feel Like Dancing. Agus ar

On Wednesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tommy Corbett from Carey Corbett Financial Solutions. This week, Tommy provided some advice and tips on saving for your child's third level education in Ireland. If you want to send in any questions for Tommy contact 0861800964 or email focus@clare.fm

On Wednesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tommy Corbett from Carey Corbett Financial Solutions. This week, Tommy shared advice on how to save for your child's third-level education in Ireland.