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Mick Guinee has been honoured by the University of Limerick. The former CEO of Ei Electronics has been bestowed with an honorary Doctorate of Engineering in recognition of his immense legacy as an engineer, employer, entrepreneur, innovator and philanthropist in the Mid-West region. On Thursdays Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by former CEO of Ei Electronics, Mick Guinee. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1101549868647521&set=pcb.1101550858647422

Cullaun Sailing Club is celebrating after winning a prestigious award. The Kilkishen-based club were awarded Club of the Year 2024 by the Irish Sailing Association. It’s a huge honour for Cullaun Sailing Club. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Jim O'Sullivan, Commodore of Cullaun Sailing Club and club member, Margaret Hynes. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1087212656753070&set=a.473356498138692&locale=en_GB

Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke is in Clare today. He is due to visit businesses in the county and will attend the Ennis Chamber of Commerce President’s lunch, where he will be the keynote speaker. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/PeterBurkeTD/

Clare County Council has agreed to ask the Government to "investigate and instigate" actions that can be taken to end Irish complicity in the Gaza genocide. Unanimous support was given to a motion tabled by seven Fianna Fáil councillors this week calling on the Government to "prevent the funding of Israeli war bonds" and "fast track the Occupied Territories Bill into law". It comes two weeks after Clare's three Government TDs, including Fianna Fáil's Timmy Dooley and Cathal Crowe, voted against a Sinn Féin bill which would have prohibited the Central Bank from approving the prospectus for Israeli bonds at EU level. Maghera Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Hayes says it's "tough luck" for the Government if they don't agree with what the motion is proposing.

It's claimed Clare need to prepared to withstand constant pressure and be wary of retribution in their do or die clash with Louth this weekend. The Banner round off their Sam Maguire group stage campaign on Sunday with a trip to Laois Hire O'Moore Park in Portlaoise to face the Leinster Champions, with the winners progressing to an All Ireland preliminary quarter final. Peter Keane's side delivered a strong performance in their Round 2 defeat to Monaghan in Clones, kicking 14 first half points including four two-pointers, while Cillian Brennan and Cillian Rouine are hoped to return to bolster the backline. Clare FM analyst Paudie Carmody says if the defence can hold firm, the firepower is there to punish Louth. Throw in on Sunday is at 2pm, with commentary on Clare FM with Ennis Home Furniture Quinn road Business Park, Ennis and Jones’s Supervalu Milltown

A former Clare hurling captain says a fast start will be the target for the Clare minor hurlers as they look to reach the All Ireland Final Ger O'Connell's charges return to FBD Semple Stadium on Sunday afternoon to face Munster Champions Cork in their last four clash. Clare had an impressive showing in Thurles last time out, outscoring Galway 1-10 to 1-1 in the second half of their quarter final encounter en route to victory. Tommy Guilfoyle claims The Banner might catch the Munster champions cold after a couple weeks layoff. Throw in in Thurles on Sunday is at 1pm with commentary on Clare FM with Keatings Bar and Restaurant, Kilbaha, Loop Head.

A Clare county councillor claims the rules around interruptions at meetings need to be revised following an incident this week. At the June meeting of Ennis Municipal District, Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle was prevented by Mayor of Ennis Clare Colleran-Molloy from finishing a point of clarity he was making concerning the use of taxation revenue to fund water services. After Councillor Guilfoyle claimed the Mayor doesn't have "the authority" to cut a point of clarity short, Ennis MD Senior Engineer Seán Lenihan said points of clarity are "at the discretion of the chair". The Sinn Féin representative believes the interruption by his Fianna Fáil colleague was politically motivated but says he's no stranger to such clashes.

The Chairperson of the Clare Ladies Football Association says the strength of the senior championship draw bodes well for an exciting season. The draw for every grade took place last night, with reigning champs Kilmurry Ibrickane pitted against promoted Intermediate champions Éire Óg, Burren Gaels and Fergus Rovers. While in Group B, finalists Doora Barefield have been drawn against beaten semi finalists The Banner and Kilmihil along with 2024 quarter finalists Miltown. Clare LGFA Chair Teresa Rosengrave says the best sides facing off early in the year will be a treat for supporters.

Michael is a renowned artist who hails from Dublin but now calls Lahinch his home. Michael came to prominence when he was appointed by the Irish Government as the official artist for the historic Royal visit of Queen Elizabeth to Ireland. Indeed, three of his paintings hang in Buckingham Palace. Michael has been commissioned by Aercap, the world’s largest aircraft leasing company, to help celebrate 50 years of flight on canvas. To discuss this further, Michael Hanrahan joined Alan Morrissey in-studio.

On Wednesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tommy Corbett from Carey Corbett Financial Solutions. This week, Tommy provided Alan and our Morning Focus listeners with advice on Buying a Holiday Home or Mobile Home in Ireland.

The Housing Minister says he's “confident” proposed changes to rent pressure zones will lead to an increase in housing supply. Under the plan, which was approved by Coalition leaders last night, RPZs are to be extended across the country to cover every tenancy. However, new builds will not have a cap anymore and increases or decreases will be linked solely to inflation. Minister James Browne says this will lead to more investment in supply... To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Diarmuid McMahon.

Last September, we spoke with David McMahon. David, who hails from Newmarket-On-Fergus, was leading efforts by the United Nations to clear explosives in Ukraine. David has extensive experience in explosives ordnance and demining. Since volunteering to go to Cambodia in 1993, he has operated in Afghanistan, Kosovo, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia and Sudan. David is still in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, where Russia recently carried out its largest drone attack since 2022. On Wednesdays Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey caught up with Newmarket-On-Fergus native, David McMahon.

A new inclusive childrens playground will be opened at the Mullagh Sportsfield this Saturday afternoon (14th June, 12pm). To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Chairman of the Sportsfield Committee who have brought the project to fruition, Pat Sexton. Photo(C): Clare FM

Tributes are being paid following the passing of a beloved GP in Shannon. The condolences and fond memories have been pouring in from the local community in Shannon for the late Dr. Nnaji (Fabian) Akamnonu. Dr Fabian, as he was affectionately known, operated the Ozundu Medical Centre in Ballycasey. He is survived by his wife Anne, children Chioma, John, Nkem, Brendan and Nnenna, and extended family and friends. He will be buried following funeral mass at St Mary’s Church Ruan on Thursday at 11am. To remember Dr Fabian, Alan Morrissey was joined by Noel McNamara, who was his neighbour for 20 years.

Clare County Council has committed to meeting the Department of Transport to ensure the delivery of the Ennis Northern Inner Relief Road. Locally dubbed "The Road to Nowhere" it was envisaged to link the Lahinch Road at Claureen to the Tulla Road , however only a 520m section connecting the Gort Road Industrial Estate to the Clare Technology Park was built. It will cost over €10m to finish the project, and now a developer owning lands along the route has claimed it's locked out of building approximately 260 houses without its completion. Mayor of Ennis Clare-Colleran Molloy says it's an unacceptable situation.

Residents of a Clare housing estate are reportedly afraid to allow their children out by themselves due a growing anti-social behaviour problem. Fine Gael Councillor Mary Howard has called for vegetation to be cut back at the entrance to Elm Park in Ennis amid reports of alcohol consumption and other "unsavoury" behaviour at the site. Ennis Municipal District claims the remains of a tree in the area knocked by Storm Éowyn have now been removed while it says any known instances of anti-social behaviour are to be reported to the Gardaí. Councillor Howard says people trying to raise their families shouldn't have to put up with these issues outside their own homes.

A former Clare intercounty player says the experience Clare will have gained from their Division 2 League campaign will stand to Clare in the latter stages of the championship. Clare go to Chadwicks Wexford Park on Sunday looking to secure a home quarter final with a win. Both sides are already guaranteed a place in the last eight courtesy of impressive wins over Offaly in their previous outings. Clare FM analyst, Ann Marie Callinan, says the games against quality opposition will give Graham Shine's an edge.

Kilmurry Ibrickane and Doora Barefield will be hoping to book their place for a shot at early season silverware when they face off in the semi final of the WillWeGo.com Cusack Cup. The two sides go head to head in Quilty on Friday evening, with the winner progressing to face Jack Daly holders Éire Óg in the decider. Doora Barefield ran out comprehensive 5-12 to 2-9 when the sides met in the group stages of the campaign earlier in the year. Clare FM's, Derek Dormer expects a stronger showing from Kilmurry this time around.

East Clare residents claim windfarm developments proposed for their area will destroy their lives. It comes as Clare County Council has requested updates to national wind energy guidelines that will aim to put defined limit on the height and scale of turbine developments. There are currently pending applications to build 104 turbines here, however the rules governing their size have not been updated since 2006. Niall Ward from the Meelick Windfarm Opposition Alliance whose living near the proposed twelve turbine Ballycar windfarm has been telling Clare FM the lack of regulation is extremely concerning.

A serious case of neglect has come to light in Clare involving two animals left indoors without food or water for several days. Clare's County Dog Warden as well as representatives of the Gardaí and Clare County Council inspected an Ennis house last week following reports of a dog being left inside unattended. When they gained access to the house, they also discovered a cat trapped in a bathroom without food or water in a dehydrated state. Frankie Coote says both animals are now in good health but the outcome could've been very different.