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It's claimed Clare's electrical infrastructure is in need of a major overhaul. New ESB figures show there were 1,717 power cuts in this county last year, up 9% on the amount recorded in 2023. However it's still well below the national average jump of 22% in power outages last year. Ireland South Fianna Fáil MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurcú believes the situation can be attributed to a lack of investment.

Newmarket Celtic Manager Eoin O'Brien After Cup Final Win

Clare's Ryan Taylor After Munster SHC Win Over Limerick

One third of vehicles passing through an East Clare village are travelling over the speed limit. On foot of a motion tabled by Fine Gael Councillor Conor Ryan at the latest Killaloe Municipal District Meeting, a traffic survey was conducted on the R466 in O'Callaghan's Mills from May 14th to May 19th. It's been found that of the 1,124 vehicles driving through the village each day, 33% were over the current default speed of 50 kilometres per hour, equating to roughly 370 vehicles. Councillor Ryan says traffic calming infrastructure is required as matter of urgency.

Clare County Council says it will begin the process of hiring a Trail Manager for the Cliffs of Moher "shortly". An update from the Clare's Tourism Development Directorate on the transition of the Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk from the Clare Local Development Company to the local authority this week says it's currently "facilitating landowner engagement". It also says the Cliffs of Moher Coastal Management Plan was circulated to key stakeholders on April 7th and 8th, and that it's now in a "period of digestion". One of the recommendations of the recently published Tobin Report is that Clare County Council assume management of the entire route. Corofin Fianna Fáil Councillor Joe Killeen says people are growing impatient.

To review the sporting fixtures, Alan Morrissey was joined on Monday’s Morning Focus by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch and Derek Dormer. Games reviewed: Munster SHC Round 5 All-Ireland MHC QF Preliminary Tie All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Ennis Carpets Clare Cup Final

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 Companion Planting. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

Torpey is a musician who seems to have a bright future ahead of him. The Tulla artist has just released his new single, 'Why won't the world stop stop turning?' on the 13th of May. It is the second single, and title track, of his upcoming EP. To discuss this further, Torepy joined Alan Morrissey in-studio. Photo(C): Elsie Van Dam

A ballot of school secretaries for indefinite strike action in a dispute over pensions is underway. The ballot has been commenced by the Fórsa trade union, the union representing more than 2,300 school secretaries in primary and secondary schools. Acording to Fórsa, the ballot is indicative of the level of frustration with the continued exclusion of school secretaries from the public service pension scheme. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by vice chair and treasurer of Fórsa School Secretaries Branch on Clare/Galway border, Rena McGrath and Secretary at St Senan’s Primary School, Bernie Dillon. Photo (c) by WOKANDAPIX from pixabay via Canva.

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 the Banner County. This week, Siobhán told us about Drama in Kilkee, The Attic Sessions in Doolin, Killaloe Music Festival and much more.

Colaiste Muire’s soccer team have enjoyed a lot of success recently. The side from the Ennis girls school took part in a national u18 tournament in Dublin and went on to win it! This has earned them a place in an international competition next month. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Captain Kate Jones, Cllr Mary Howard and Teacher of English, History Colaiste Muire, Simon Walsh. Photo(C): Clare FM

Rebecca Grady will represent the Clare Macra at this year’s Blue Jean Country Queen festival. The festival will take place in Athboy, Co. Meath over the June bank holiday weekend. To find out more, Rebecca Grady from Sixmilebridge, joined Alan Morrissey in-studio. Photo(C): Clare FM

Last Friday, we played a report from the unveiling of the Brian Boru Bridge in Killaloe-Ballina. At the start of the piece, we heard Transport Minister, Darragh O’Brien being subjected to accusations from a member of the public over the Government’s response to Israel’s continuing assault on Gaza. This is nothing new, as the Government has faced plenty of brickbats on this issue. Earlier, Alan spoke with environmental activist Sinead Jackson, who interrupted Minister O’Brien’s speech. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by TD Cathal Crowe.

Last Thursday was a hugely significant day for the twin towns of Killaloe and Ballina, as the long-awaited Brian Boru Bridge was unveiled. The €88 million project connects the twin towns of Killaloe and Ballina while also providing a new 6.2 kilometre Killaloe Bypass as well as regional road enhancements. However, what should have been a day of joy for locals seems to have instead been a day of anger and frustration. That’s because locals say they were “locked out of history” - claiming politicians and local representatives were invited to the unveiling of the Brian Boru Bridge...but they weren’t allowed to attend its opening. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Deirdre Scanlan, from Ballina.

The Junior Transport Minister says issues with Coast Guard Search and Rescue Aviation services based at Shannon are being resolved. It's after it emerged that Bristow Ireland's AW-189 helicopter currently operating at Shannon was not licenced to carry a stretcher on board and therefore could'nt respond to medical evacuation calls. Bristow Ireland also did not possess a Fatigue Risk Management System, meaning it could'nt roster crews for 24-hour shifts, and requires at least 8 personnel across a day, rather than the usual 4. Minister Seán Canney insists however the service is functional.

Newmarket Celtic's Eoin Hayes After Cup Final Win

Clare Camogie Manager John Carmody After All Ireland Championship Win Over Wexford

Clare Minor Hurling Manager Ger O'Connell After All Ireland Prelim Quarter Final Win

Clare Manager Brian Lohan After Munster SHC Win Over Limerick

On this week’s Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn visits Ballinruan to meet Sandra King of Irish Fibre Crafters. Pat also travels to Scarriff to chat with singer/songwriter, therapist, and educator, Peneleapaí.