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To review the sporting fixtures, Peter O'Connell was joined on Monday’s Morning Focus by Clare FM Commentators Syl O’Connor and Joe Garry. Games Reviewed: All-Ireland Senior Football Championship - Group 3: Clare v Louth (Sunday, Laois Hire O'Moore Park, Portlaoise) All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship, Semi-Final: Clare v Cork (Sunday, FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles)

On Monday's Morning Focus, Peter O'Connell was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane’s Garden Centre in Kilcolgan. This week, Tom gave listeners advice on Mid Summer Flowering Shrubs. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

It is time to welcome Seanchaí Corner back to Morning Focus. Seanchaí Corner is where the renowned author, storyteller, lecturer, and broadcaster, Eddie Lenihan regales us with a memorable story from his extensive collection of old Irish tales and fables. For our latest episode of Seanchaí Corner, Eddie tells us about the strange tale of the Mass Stones.

On Monday's Morning Focus Peter O'Connell was joined by Dr Anne Casey, author & poet from Miltown Malbay. Dr Anne Casey is launching her latest book in Ennistymon later this month, the 21st of June. Originally from Miltown Malbay, Anne is a Sydney-based, internationally award-winning poet, writer and author of five poetry collections. Anne has worked for 30 years as a journalist, magazine editor, media communications director and legal author, holding senior positions in government and the private sector. Anne’s latest book of poetry, called Seang (Hungering), is based on her research into Irish famine children in Australia. PHOTO CREDIT: Dr Anne Casey

This Friday, June 20th, the historic St. James’s Church, Knockjames in Tulla will come alive with music and community spirit for a special charity concert. The event promises an evening of heartfelt performances, all in support of Milford Care Centre. To find out more on this Peter O'Connell was joined by Brian Torpey.

Relive all the drama from Clare's epic victory over Cork in the All-Ireland Minor Hurling Semi-Final

Ennis has been restored to one of the top five tidiest towns in Ireland in the latest anti-litter league survey. The county town, now ranked just behind Naas, has regained its ‘Cleaner than European Norms’ status, with nine out of ten areas surveyed receiving an A grade — up from five in December. An Taisce praised recent enhancement works on O’Connell and Henry Street, describing the streetscapes as “lovely,” and highlighted major improvement at the Dunnes Stores Car Park, which went from the least tidy area to earning a top grade. To dicuss this further Peter O'Connell was joined by Councillor Mary Howard and Conor Horgan of IBAL. PHOTO CREDIT: (c) IBAL

Clare County Council is being urged to set about acquiring a disused piece of land in Ennis with a view to turning it into a playground or leisure area. Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Daly has identified an overgrown vacant site located behind St Joseph's Hospital in the centre of the Crescent estate. Ennis Municipal District says the site in question isn't in Council ownership but it can "investigate the ownership issue further with a view to legally acquiring" it if there is sufficient interest. Councillor Daly says there's scope for an amenity that would be of great benefit to residents.

Clare minor hurling manager Ger O'Connell says his side showed immense bravery to fend off Cork and reach the All Ireland Final. The Banner exacted revenge for defeat in the group stages, defeating the Munster Champions 0-27 to 1-22 in Thurles to book their place Waterford now await in the decider after they overcame Kilkenny in the other semi final clash on Saturday evening. O'Connell says the players' character and quality was shown in spades in the second half.

Clare boss Peter Keane has honoured the way his side 'died with their boots on' as they exited the All Ireland Senior Football Championship Clare's season was brought to an end by Louth, with the Leinster champions claiming their preliminary quarter spot with a 2-17 to 2-14 win. Having trailed by as many as nine following two quick fire Louth goals, Clare battled back with a pair of their own from Rory McMahon and Aaron Griffin but ultimately never got nearer than three points. Keane says he was proud of the way the team battled to the final whistle.

On this week’s Atlantic Tales, we look ahead of this year’s staging of the over 400-year-old Spancil Hill Fair. On June 23rd, hundreds of horse sellers, buyers and visitors from all over will descend on the Fair Green in Spancil Hill for the world famous fair immortalised in Michael Considine’s poem, which was later put to music.

A Clare TD says alterations must be made to the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant to ensure its effectiveness into the future. Bodyke Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney, has called for an increase in the amount that could be awarded under the grant. Since its inception in 2022, 366 applications have been accepted in Clare with up to €50,000 available for the renovation of a vacant property and up to €70,000 for a derelict building. Speaking at a meeting of the Oireachtas Housing Committee, Deputy Cooney claims rising prices in the construction sector could jeopardise the grant's effectiveness.

Clare County Council has committed to developing a plan to roll out modular wastewater treatment plants to boost housing in unsewered areas. There are currently 50 towns and villages in Clare without a sewerage connection, while plants in Clareabbey, Miltown Malbay, Ennistymon, Kilkee. Kildysart and Kilmihil are all at capacity. Following a proposal passed this week, the local authority has now pledged to engage with the Department of Housing with a view to expediting developer led systems as an interim solution. Lisdoonvarna Fine Gael Councillor Joe Garrihy says it's urgently needed.

The Department of Health has been requested to establish a cancer patient advocate in Clare. Although the HSE does have a Patient Advocacy Liaison Service and a patient advocate role in the MidWest, neither are specifically dedicated for cancer treatment. Renewed calls have been made for a role to be established to ease pressure on cancer charities here and to guide patients through the processes of accessing chemo and radiotherapy. HSE Regional Health Forum West Member Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor Antoinette Baker Bashua says it's not good enough that the service is currently being provided by a charity.

Fr Gerry Kenny presents Beyond Belief for Sunday 15th June 2025

Fr Gerry Kenny leads our Sunday Prayer for Trinity Sunday

It's being argued the almost 100 vacant social homes in Clare stand as a "monument to the Government's failures". Figures obtained by Sinn Féin show there are more than 2,656 council houses lying idle nationwide including 776 which have been empty for over a year. Of these, 91 are located in Clare, 18 of which have been unoccupied for more than 18 months. Speaking in the Dáil, Shannon Sinn Féin TD Donna McGettigan says it's more evidence the housing crisis isn't being treated as an emergency.

Optimism has been expressed that the Ennis Town Bus Service will be up-and-running by September. According to the National Transport Authority, the long-awaited service will have seven in 10 Ennis residents living within 400 metres of a bus stop while nine out of 10 being within 800 metres of one. Clare County Council's website states the bus is "scheduled for commencement during the first quarter of 2025". Ennis Fine Gael Councillor Mary Howard says it's very much "in the ether".

Clare O’Malley is an Irish singer-songwriter and actress who has captivated audiences across the world. For years, Clare O’Malley has commanded the spotlight—whether it was starring in major theatrical productions in New York City and Ireland’s National Theatre, The Abbey, or appearing in films like Creed. She’s taken on iconic theatrical roles, earned critical acclaim from The New York Times for delivering “one of the most astonishing performances,” and even found herself on the world’s biggest musical stage—as a backing vocalist for Jedward at Eurovision in Azerbaijan. From centre stage to film sets, from Eurovision to sold-out theatres, Clare O’Malley has spent her career bringing other people’s stories to life. Now, she’s finally telling her own. With the release of her first two tracks on her Debut EP, New Heights and Little Weirdo, Clare is proving that her artistry goes beyond performance—she’s a songwriter with something to say. A Legacy of Creativity - A Family of Storytellers: Clare O’Malley’s