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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 2ú lá de mí Bealtaine, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1975 d'éalaigh príosúnaigh as a phríosún ach ní raibh aon ádh acu ag Punchestown. I 1997 tháinig an nuacht amach go mbeadh méadú de 1% sna rátaí morgáiste de bharr go raibh méadú sna rátaí sna bainc. I 1975 tháinig Ambasadóir ón Astráil chuig an chontae I gcóir deireadh seachtain agus bhí siad sa tír ar feadh seachtain. I 1986 bhí níos mó daoine ag an Boirinn fiadhúlra siompóisiam an bhliain seo I gcomparáid leis an bhliain roimhe. Sin George Michael le A Different Corner – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1986. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1981 chuaigh Sheena Easton chuig uimhir a haon I Meiriceá lena amhrán Morning Train (9 to 5). Bhí sí ann ar feadh dhá sheachtain agus d'athraigh sí an teideal den amhrán de bharr gur tháinig Dolly Parton amach leis a amhrán 9 to 5 sa bhliain chéanna. I 2006 tháinig Keith Richards ó The Rolling Stones amach as a ospidéal sa Nua-Shéalai

Those visiting Clare's waterways this weekend are being reminded that many drowning victims don't even intend to get into water. This May Bank Holiday, Water Safety Ireland, the Coast Guard, and the RNLI are collectively urging the public to prioritise safety both during water activities and when walking near waterways. Research shows that 36% of people don't know what to do if they get into trouble in the water. Clarecastle-based Chairperson of Water Safety Ireland Clare McGrath has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons that extreme caution should be observed when walking along cliff edges and river banks.

An Oireachtas Group will aim to develop a national action plan that will support 15,000 Clare people living with Cardiovascular disease. The group which will specifically focus on heart and stroke issues was established by the Irish Heart Foundation in conjunction with Clare TD Cathal Crowe. The condition accounted for 27% of all deaths in Clare in 2023. Irish Heart Foundation Senior Policy Manager Mark Murphy says most instances of the diseases are preventable.

It is time for the eighteenth episode of our second season of The Village Tour. With The Village Tour, we here at Morning Focus are aiming to highlight the smaller villages and townlands around the county. By doing this, we hope to showcase their unique character, while also bringing their diversity and individuality to life for you, the listener. During each episode of The Village Tour, Alan Morrissey chats with various people from a particular village or townland in Clare: from locals and business owners to those involved with local sports clubs, community representatives and many more. In our latest episode of The Village Tour, Alan paid a visit to the Burren.

Ennistymon will host a cultural event this Bank Holiday weekend. The free event will be held in the town centre on Monday (5th May). To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined in studio by Chairman, Frank McNamara and Vice-Chairman, Maurice Harvey. Photo(C): Frank McNamara

Europe Day is looming large on the horizon. The day, which celebrates "peace and unity in Europe", is celebrated on the 5th of May by the Council of Europe and on the 9th of May by the European Union. An event to mark Europe Day will be held today in Ennis. “Europe: Past, Present, Future” will take place at the Old Ground Hotel later (10am-12pm). It is being hosted by the Mayor of Ennis, Committee of Regions member, and Fianna Fáil Councillor, Clare Colleran Molloy. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined in studio by Ireland South Fianna Fáil MEP, Billy Kelleher and Mayor of Ennis, Committee of Regions member, and Fianna Fáil Councillor, Clare Colleran Molloy.

A former President of Ireland is urging GAA players from across the globe to make a "pilgrimage to Carron" for the 2027 World Games. Dr Mary McAleese who's chairing the integration process of the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association officially became honorary patron of the Michael Cusack Heritage Centre at a ceremony yesterday. It comes as the centre has commenced the process of developing a five-year strategic business plan. Speaking during her visit, Dr McAleese spoke of her deep affection for the birthplace of Clare's very own founder of the GAA

Electric vehicle sales in Clare appear to be rebounding so far this year. New data from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry shows 184 EVs were sold in this county between January and April which is up almost 45% on the figure for the same period in 2024. A total of 1,587 vehicles have been sold in Clare in 2025 to date which indicates a 8% increase on last year. SIMI Director General Brian Cooke says it's a trend that can be observed nationwide.

A new free of charge shuttle bus service connecting two of Clare’s most prominent tourist destinations to towns and villages has officially been launched today. The Burren and Cliffs Explorer is expected to run for the next three months and significantly ease traffic congestion in the region. There are seven busses in the fleet for seven different routes that will all be operated by C&C Executive Travel. The service begins at 9am daily in Miltown Malbay, Kilfenora, Doolin and Liscannor and will have busses arriving at, and leaving the Cliffs of Moher every half hour. Clare Tourism Director Siobhán McNulty believes it will bring major benefits.

A new free of charge shuttle bus service connecting two of Clare’s most prominent tourist destinations to towns and villages has officially been launched today. The Burren and Cliffs Explorer is expected to run for the next three months and significantly ease traffic congestion in the region. National Parks and Wildlife Service Manager William Cormican says it should play a big role in taking care of the roads.

It's hoped a new shuttle bus service connecting towns and villages in West and North Clare will deliver for the local economy. The free of charge Burren and Cliffs Explorer is expected to run for the next three months and significantly ease traffic congestion in the region. Operated by C&C Executive Travel, the service offers seven busses on seven different routes servicing areas including Miltown Malbay, Lahinch, Liscannor, Kilfenora, Lisdoonvarna, Doolin, Ballyvaughan, Poulnabhrone, Corofin and Carron. Chair of Clare’s Strategic Tourism Policy Committee, Cllr Shane Talty, who’s also a member of the Cliffs Of Moher 2040 Board, says it’s a positive day for the region.

Clare's retained firefighters claim a sour taste has been left in their mouths after being "pushed aside" by the Government for the last decade. It comes as SIPTU retained firefighters, who are part-time members paid an annual retainer to be on-call, have voted 64% in favour of Labour Court recommendations aimed at resolving their long-running pay dispute. The deal will see increased retainer payment dates brought forward as well as the implementation of restructured working hours. Shop steward for Clare’s retained firefighters Edward Moloney has been telling Clare FM’s Seán Lyons that the flexibility the new measures will offer them should've come a long time ago.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 1ú lá de mí Bealtaine, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1992 bhí sé sean aire chun a carr ón stát a cailliúint ag deireadh an mhí de bharr go raibh na ngardaí ag féachaint orthu. I 2009 dúradh go raibh na céadta daoine chun a bheith tástáilte de bharr go raibh siad ar eitilt leis an chéad duine a raibh fliú na muc acu. I 1981 dúradh go mbeadh nach mór 400 áit sa chontae cosúil le halla damhsa agus áis siamsaíochta chun billí a fháil I gcúpla seachtain de bharr go raibh clár tine réamhchúram chun dul ar aghaidh. I 1992 chuir comhairle contae an chláir cheist ar an Aire Cóir chun leathnú a dhéanamh ar an tionscnamh póilíneacht do na háiteanna tuaithe sa Chláir. Sin Tinchy Stryder agus N-Dubz le Number 1 – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2009. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1980 bhí cosc ar an amhrán Another Brick In The Wall ó Pink Floyd san Afraic Theas de bharr gur d'uchtaigh na páistí gorma an t-amhrán mar aintiún agóid. I 2

On Thursday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Danny Lynch, chef at Le Chéile, Barefield. This week, Danny shared a delicious recipe for the Irish take on pasta carbonara!

Glór will play host to a very special concert this Bank Holiday weekend. Irish Harp Music of the 17th & 18TH Centuries will take place this Friday, the 2nd of May. A line-up of distinguished artists will recreate music from the Irish Renaissance and Baroque eras. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by musician, Eamon Sweeney. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/glorennis/photos/first-friday-ceol-%C3%A1rsa-cl%C3%A1irs%C3%AD-irish-harp-music-of-the-17th-18th-centuries-fri-2/1089169683246319/?_rdr

Allie Glynn from Westbury in East Clare is a Wedding, Newborn and Family photographer who captures memories in both documentary and studio style. She is also an artist and studied art first at school and later in college where she was also introduced to photography. She graduated from the Crawford College of Art & Design in Cork City with an honours degree in 2015 and established her own business two years later.

Last October, we heard about a new mental health research study, which aimed to identify the overlaps between parenting and mental health struggles. Building Connections was launched by Clarecare in conjunction with the Department of Psychology in Mary Immaculate College, Tusla and The HSE. It examined the experience of parenting while living with a mental health challenge. The report and findings of the research were launched recently. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Head of the Department of Psychology at MIC and one of the researchers involved in the project, Professor Niamh Stack and Senior Social Work Practitioner in the HSE, Martina Kilcommins. Photo(C): ClareFM

Clare Local Development Company (CLDC) has announced the first in a series of free ‘Citizen Science Water and Land training programmes’. The series will get underway on Saturday, 10th of May in Flagmount and Ennistymon. Building on previous biodiversity training offered by CLDC, these new, hands-on, immersive courses will focus on increasing community awareness and understanding of the rich biodiversity in the waters and on the land of County Clare. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Development Officer LEADER Programme, Deirdre Morrissey and Co-founder of Cork Nature Network, Gill Weyman. Photo(C): ClareFM

Máire, who hails from Lahinch, is preparing for a big trip to India. She will be working in a disability centre in Bangalore. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined in-studio by Máire Donohue, from Lahinch. https://www.gofundme.com/f/maires-volunteer-trip-to-india

The 1st of May will mark Bealtaine. Bealtaine, traditionally held on the opening day of May, is the Gaelic May Day festival, marking the beginning of summer. To highlight some of the stories, mythology and folklore connected with Bealtaine, Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare-based, self-employed storyteller and filmmaker, Tommy Lanigan. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/inishfreetours/posts/beltane-is-the-gaelic-may-day-festival-it-is-traditionally-held-on-1-may-or-abou/718689630053969/