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A Clare based Lecturer has branded the Taoiseach's comments ahead of COP 30 as "nothing short of disgraceful." The thirtieth Conference of Parties is taking place in Belém, Brazil this week with 60 Irish delegates in attendance. Speaking at a climate summit in Brizal prior to COP 30, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that Ireland's development of Liquified Natural Gas plants can't happen fast enough. Futureproof Clare Spokesperson Dr Sinéad Sheehan has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that she believes its a contradictory and harmful stance.

Phil Coulter is coming to Clare! The legendary songwriter, artist and producer will pay a visit to Glór on the 28th of November with Tranquility by Candelight. The show will see the Derry native bringing a new and updated take on his classic 1983 album, Classic Tranqulity. Alan Morrissey spoke with Phil on Monday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) National Concert Hall

The Attic at Hotel Doolin will play host to a tribute to Luke Kelly later this month. The tribute show in honour of The Dubliners’ legend, featuring Trevor Sexton and friends, will take place on Saturday, the 22nd of November. The concert is brought to you by the folks at Cuppa Tea TV... On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined in-studio by Damian O' Rourke, of Cuppa Tea and Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, Áine Tyrrell.

Almost one in five young people say they vape every single day, according to the new Healthy Ireland Survey. Half of vapers aged between 15 and 24 use disposable vapes, with over 80 per cent claiming they use fruity flavours. Meanwhile, a tax on e-liquid was introduced last week, driving the price of reusable vapes from 6 to 12 euro. Chief Medical Officer Mary Horgan says they'll be bringing in new measures that will specifically target young people's vaping habits. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined in-studio by local GP Dr. Christina McDonnell.

Ruan native, Sharon Shannon has certainly enjoyed a remarkable journey since she began her own recording career back in 1989. Two years ago, she released Now and Then to celebrate 30 years at the forefront of Irish Music. Sharon Shannon joined Alan Morrissey on Monday’s Morning Focus to chat about her upcoming show at Glór on Saturday, November 22nd. Photo (c) Glór

Clare County Council has announced that the Annual Irish UNESCO Global Geoparks Forum 2025 will be hosted by the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark. The Forum will take place on the 26th and 27th of November at Hotel Doolin. This year’s forum, themed ‘Natural Capital Unpackaged – How UNESCO Global Geoparks Can Play a Role’, will bring together leading experts, community groups, and stakeholders to explore the vital role of natural capital in sustainable development and environmental policy. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Dr. Eamon Doyle, Geologist with the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark on Monday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Visit Clare

An era has come to an end at a petrol station in Shannon, with O’Connor’s Texaco changing hands. After 49 years, the O’Connor family have sold their “beloved” petrol station and shop. It has now opened under new ownership. The decision to sell the business and move on is undoubtedly a bittersweet one for the O’Connor family. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined live in studio by Darragh O'Connor of O’Connor’s Texaco in Shannon.

The €20 million Banner Plaza at Junction 12 off the M18 has officially been unveiled following a 14-year battle during which various legal challenges came its way. Clare FM's Seán Lyons attended the opening of the plaza and spoke to Supermac's Managing Director and founder Pat McDonagh. Photo (c) Rory Murphy

The founder of an Irish fast food restaurant chain claims its new service station in Clare will be its biggest one yet. The €20 million Supermac's Banner Plaza, which is located at Junction 12 off the M18 near Doora, has officially opened its doors. The complex supports over 120 jobs and has been in the works for 14 years during which time it's seen off various legal challenges. Founder and Managing Director of Supermac's, Pat McDonagh, says the need for it was clear.

Shannon businesses are leading the way with a new initiative aimed at making companies view waste as an opportunity instead of a problem. Shannon Chamber has developed the plan which seeks to match reusable company waste with businesses that can put it to productive use. The initiative has been spearheaded by Ei Electronics' Head of Sustainability and Electronics Bill Doran who has a background in finding local partners for repurposing and recycling company waste. Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes says companies can benefit from resources which others no longer have use for.

On this week’s Atlantic Tales Pat Flynn visits Ballyvaughan to meet and hear the Lismorahaun Singers, a unique choir founded in 1999 by Archie Simpson. We’ll hear from musical director Peter O’Donoghue from Fanore, an accomplished tenor who has toured internationally and began his singing career with the North Clare choir.

Fr Brendan Quinlivan presents this Sunday's Beyond Belief.

Over €100,000 in Government funding has been granted for a popular natural tourist attraction in West Clare. As part of €16.5 million announcement for 63 outdoor recreation projects nationwide, the Bridges of Ross Walking Trail Extension has been allocated a total of €108,000. The funding will allow for the elongation of the route thus providing a looped walking option. Kilrush Fine Gael Councillor Gabriel Keating says it's a uniquely peaceful place to visit.

Stephen Fletcher presents our Sunday Prayer for today the 9th November 2025

A Clare employment support service has told an Oireachtas committee that the work experience model for people with disabilities isn't fit for purpose. EmployAbility Clare is seeking the introduction of a programme that would allow those with a disability, health condition or additional support needs to work eight hours a week to "build confidence". The current Work Placement Experience Programme requires all participants to complete 30 hours per week. Speaking in the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Disability Matters, Marie Killeen of EmployAbility Clare says it's "unrealistic" for many people.

Over 2,500 new vehicles have been sold in Clare this year. The latest report from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry shows that 385 of these were electric, marking a 66% in the last year. While Petrol/Electric hybrids are the most popular selling cars in this county this year, accounting for over a quarter of the market share. SIMI Director General Brian Cooke says the electric market is enjoying a purple patch.

We look ahead to a busy weekend of action for Clare club football with all three Munster representatives out over the next two days. We will also have our Greyhound Focus slot and a few other bits also

The long-awaited opening of a new service station on the outskirts of Ennis is being hailed as a win for the economy of the county town and its surrounds. Following a lengthy battle, the Supermac's Banner Plaza at Junction 12 on the M18 has officially opened its doors this afternoon. The station is the result of a €20 million investment and is responsible for the creation of more than 120 jobs. Clare FM's Seán Lyons has been speaking to local Councillor Pat Daly at the Banner Plaza

Clare FM's Derrick Lynch was in-studio with Alan Morrissey for Friday's Morning Focus to look ahead to GAA fixtures taking place over the weekend. Games Previewed: Munster Club SFC Quarter-Final: Eire Óg v Rathgormack (Waterford) (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chíosóg, 1:30pm) Munster Intermediate Club Football Quarter-Final: Corofin v Stradbally (Sunday, Corofin, 1:30pm) Munster Club JFC Quarter-Final Killimer v Clonmel Óg (Saturday, Kilmihil, 2:30pm)

History was created in New York in recent days, with Zohran Mamdani winning the race to become the city’s mayor. He received more than fifty percent of the votes, defeating Democratic former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an independent after losing the nomination to Mr. Mamdani in the primary election, and the Republican candidate, Curtis Sliwa. The 34 year-old Democratic candidate will become the first Muslim mayor of the largest city in the US, as well as its youngest mayor in 133 years. Just days before his stunning victory, Zohra/n Mamdani paid a visit to the popular Murphy’s sports bar in the Big Apple, which is owned by Clare native, Rory Murphy. Murphy’s is located in Queen’s, where Mamdani lives. To find out more about this, Rory spoke with Alan Morrissey on Friday's Morning Focus live from New York. Photo (c) Rory Murphy.