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  1. Clare Auctioneer Says Housing Stock At "Critical Levels"

    17 HR AGO

    Clare Auctioneer Says Housing Stock At "Critical Levels"

    A Clare auctioneer says housing stock falling to "critical levels" has led to a historic drop-off in the number of property transactions. The latest data from the Central Statistics Office shows the volume of sales in Clare fell by 20% to 37 in the month of the February which was the lowest figure for any single month in the county since May 2012. The average price of a home meanwhile surged by 20% to €326,000 when compared to the same month last year. Diarmuid McMahon of Sherry Fitzgerald McMahon in Ennis has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons it's difficult to see the situation resolving itself for at last a few years.

    5 min
  2. Ongoing Debate On The Government's Proposed Ban On Commercial Sunbed Use

    17 HR AGO

    Ongoing Debate On The Government's Proposed Ban On Commercial Sunbed Use

    There’s growing debate around the Government’s proposed ban on commercial sunbeds, with public health experts pointing to rising skin cancer rates, while industry representatives warn the move could shut down compliant businesses and drive tanning underground. The Sunbed Association has also raised concerns about a lack of transparency in the process, claiming key consultation findings have yet to be published. To discuss this, Joe McGlinchey, Vice Chair of the Sunbed Association spoke with Alan Morrissey on Thursday's edition of Morning Focus. Photo (c) Silentstock 639 from Alamy via Canva

    8 min
  3. The Future of Work - Brendan Lally - Episode 6

    18 HR AGO

    The Future of Work - Brendan Lally - Episode 6

    On this week's episode of The Future of Work, Pat Flynn chats with Brendan Lally, a careers advisor in the Co-operative Education and Careers Division at the University of Limerick. This feature, 'The Future of Work' is funded by the News Reporting Scheme.

    16 min
  4. Taste Of The Week - Pork Wraps

    18 HR AGO

    Taste Of The Week - Pork Wraps

    Danny Lynch, Chef at Le Chéile in Barefield was back in-studio on Thursday's Morning Focus for Taste of the Week. Danny chatted with Alan Morrissey and brought in a couple of nice dishes; one which was a pork chowder with German beer, paprika salt and lemon and ginger.

    7 min
  5. Simple Home Test For Bowel Screening To Be Rolled Out To People Aged 50 To 54

    18 HR AGO

    Simple Home Test For Bowel Screening To Be Rolled Out To People Aged 50 To 54

    This April marks Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, and this year it comes with an important development—the expansion of BowelScreen to include people aged 50 to 54, giving thousands more the chance to detect bowel cancer early. It’s a simple at-home test, but one that could make a life-saving difference. To talk about the importance of screening, early detection, and their own personal experiences, Alan Morrissey spoke with Seán Lally, Co-owner of Hotel Woodstock, who had bowel cancer. Photo (c) 9dreamstudio from Getty Images via Canva

    10 min
  6. RNLI Lifeboats Launched 967 Times In 2025 With Volunteers Bringing 912 People To Safety

    18 HR AGO

    RNLI Lifeboats Launched 967 Times In 2025 With Volunteers Bringing 912 People To Safety

    In 2025 alone, RNLI lifeboats launched 967 times, with volunteer crews bringing 912 people to safety. A powerful reminder of how quickly situations can turn dangerous on the water. Joining Alan Morrissey on Thursday's Morning Focus was Dr. Eleanor Hooker, Lifeboat Press Officer, Lough Derg RNLI. She discussed what’s behind these numbers, the challenges faced by volunteer crews, and why public support is more important than ever, especially as the charity puts out its own Mayday call through its national fundraising campaign. Photo (c) Lough Derg RNLI

    8 min
  7. North Clare To See The Return Of The Burren And Cliffs Explorer Shuttle Bus

    19 HR AGO

    North Clare To See The Return Of The Burren And Cliffs Explorer Shuttle Bus

    The Burren and Cliffs Explorer shuttle bus service is set to return for the 2026 season, aiming to connect towns and villages across north and west Clare with some of the region’s most popular attractions, including the Cliffs of Moher Experience and Burren National Park. With public consultation now underway to help shape its future, Alan Morrissey was joined by Siobhán McNulty, Director of Service with Clare County Council on Thursday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) cliffsofmoher.ie

    10 min
  8. Hundreds Of Clare Households In Their 60s And 70s Trapped In Silent Mortgage Crisis

    19 HR AGO

    Hundreds Of Clare Households In Their 60s And 70s Trapped In Silent Mortgage Crisis

    A hidden housing crisis is continuing to affect hundreds of households here in Clare, with many people in their 60s and 70s still struggling with mortgage arrears dating back to the financial crash. For some, the fear of losing their home has become a constant reality stretching over more than a decade. New figures suggest around 440 households in the county are in long-term arrears, with many cases now edging toward legal action. But behind those numbers are deeply personal stories, often marked by silence, stress, and families only discovering the scale of the problem years later. To discuss this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Stephen Curtis, CEO of Irish Homes. Image © jordan_rusev from Getty via Canva

    13 min
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Clare FM - Sounds Like You

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  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
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