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The All Ireland minor hurling final, the All Ireland ladies intermediate football quarter final and the conclusion of the club football leagues are the chief focus on this weeks show

Natalie Moran is a Dublin based Singer-Songwriter, who since her debut, has held attention on the scene with an ongoing release of singles and an EP that gained recognition. Grateful to the music scene, Natalie has engaged with audiences in renowned music venues, festivals and Headline Shows. Natalie's music and voice is distinctive and flexible, meshing between powerhouse and sweet tones. With experimental openness to pop creation, she peaks interest with crossing genres and styles, adding a flare of electro synth and soul to her music. The thrill continues as Natalie Moran releases the newest track to her catalogue, ‘A Chance’. The song features a disco drum, synth atmosphere and a punchy sax line, bound to make you want to move to it. The uplifting groovy beat of this track backs the message of facing your reflection to allow yourself the freedom to take chances. The song tells us that it is time to say 'NO' to holding yourself back and 'YES' to stepping into your power.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 27ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1986 bhí an Taoiseach ag iarradh olltoghchán I 1987, agus dúirt sé is cuma faoin toradh den reifreann colscaradh. I 1997 thosaigh Bertie Ahern mar Thaoiseach an oíche roimhe I gcóir cúpla bhliain. I 1975 chuir daoine cheist ar na daoine sa chontae chun uisce a chaomhnú mar go raibh foinse uisce ag éirí gann. I 1986 bhí iarracht dheireanach chun dúnadh iomlán a sheachain ag Aerfort na Sionainne an tseachtain sin agus dúradh go mbeadh sé chun é a dhéanamh. Sin Wham! Le Edge Of Heaven – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1986. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1981 fuair Michael Jackson a chéad uimhir a haon aonair sa Bhreatain le One Day In Your Life. Thaifead sé é dá albam a tháinig amach I 1975 darbh ainm Forever, Michael. I 1987 bhí Whitney Houston an chéad bhean I Meiriceá chun sroich uimhir a haon sna cairteacha lena halbam darbh ainm Whitney. Bhí sí an chéad bhean chun sroich

Clare's Minister of State insists the Government's decision to join a €150bn EU Defence Programme will protect the country against growing threats into the future. Tánaiste and Defence Minister Simon Harris is expected to confirm Ireland's entry into 'Security Action for Europe' today, which will allow the state to acquire military equipment faster and at a lower cost. The SAFE deal only covers specific items such as air defence systems, artillery, ammunition, drones and anti-drone weapons. Tulla based Fianna Fáil Minister Timmy Dooley has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that Ireland's cyber and security weaknesses have already been exposed by bad international actors.

To preview the sporting fixtures, Alan Morrissey was joined on Monday’s Morning Focus by Clare FM’s Sports Analyst Derrick Lynch. All-Ireland Minor Hurling Final: Clare v Waterford Camogie - All Ireland Round Robin Series Clare v Tipperary Cusack& Garry Cup Finals: Clare v Monaghan LGFA

It is time for the last 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 chat 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 Morrissey paid a visit to O'Callaghan Mills.

Kilmurry based Fianna Fáil Councillor Alan O’Callaghan’s term as Mayor of Clare comes to an end today (Friday). The Mayoral chains are set to be handed over to Clarecastle Fine Gael Cllr Paul Murphy, who’ll become the first Magpie to hold the office. For Cllr O’Callaghan it was a year that started with a bang, with one of his first official functions welcoming home the All-Ireland Champions, all going well Cllr Murphy will get to do the same for Clare’s Minor side after this weekend. However, Alan O’Callaghan also witnessed the opening of the historic Shannon Bridge Crossing, hosted a number of civic receptions and as per tradition represented Clare in New York for St.Patrick’s Day. For more on this, Peter O'Connell was joined by Alan O’Callaghan, Kilmurry based Fianna Fáil Councillor.

Clare Greyhound Sanctuary is in crisis. After months of rising costs and falling donations, they’ve had to stop taking in new dogs, simply because they can’t afford to care for them. With vet bills mounting and urgent repairs needed, the team has launched a GoFundMe, hoping to raise €5,000 to keep going. To discuss this issue further Peter O'Connell was joined by Petra Meyer who runs the Clare Greyhound Sanctuary. PHOTO CREDIT: Clare Greyhound Sanctuary

Next we move our attention to an upcoming protest called the ‘Silent Protest Under The Blue & Yellow Flag.’ It’s not your typical protest — no chants, no speeches — just silence. But behind that silence is a powerful message of solidarity with the people of Ukraine. To find out more, Peter O'Connell was joined by one of the organisers, Kateryna Raikova.

There appears to be dissatisfaction over grass cutting in Shannon. Locals have pointed to Tullyglass Court as a particular area of concern, with one resident describing the quality of grass cutting there as “absolutely disgraceful.” However, it’s not just Tullyglass Court that is raising the hackles of locals, with the whole town of Shannon being described as looking “so run down and unkempt.” For more on this, Peter O'Connell was joined by Pat Slattery.

The old Killaloe Bridge will undergo a pedestrianisation trial next month. From July 28th until early October, the 18th Century bridge connecting Killaloe and Ballina will be closed to vehicular traffic to assess the demand this will place on the new Shannon Bridge Crossing. It's understood that since the €88m Brian Boru bridge opened in May, that over 4,500 vehicles are still traversing the old bridge each week. Killaloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Tony O'Brien believes the trial will conclusively prove that both bridges need to serve vehicular traffic.

The incoming Mayor of Ennis claims her father would've got a "great kick" out of her career choice. Fine Gael Councillor Mary Howard has been elected Cathaoirleach of Ennis Municipal District for the 2025 to 2026 term, with Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Daly to serve as Leas-Cathaoirleach. Councillor Howard's father, Lisdoonvarna native Michael Howard, was a member of Clare County Council from 1974 to 1991, and served in Seanad Éireann from 1977 to 1997. Now entering her 17th year as a councillor, she says politics was never part of the plan.

Clare Manager Ger O'Connell Ahead Of All Ireland MHC Final

Clare's Ellie Hanrahan Ahead Of All Ireland LGFA IFC Quarter Final v Monaghan

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 26ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1992 chosain sé an IDA timpeall 13,950 míle punt chun post nua a chruthú an bhliain roimhe. I 2009 tháinig sé amach go mbeadh dianteannadh mór chun a bheith ann do drong coireacht eagratihe I gcúpla seachtain. I 1981 bhí an amharclann puipéad Eugene Lambert chun ceist a chur do 60 míle punt chun ionad pobail a fhorbairt ag An Mullach. I 1992 rinne Aire Bertie Ahern ard a tharraing ar an chlár dílárú a bhí ag an rialtas. Sin David Guetta agus Kelly Rowland le When Love Takes Over – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2009. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 2000 tháinig sé amach go mbeadh Kentwood – áit chónaithe Britney Spears chun músaem a oscailt agus go mbeadh rudaí ann cosúil le post ó leantóir, ceirnín platanaim agus éadaí ón amhránaí. I 2005 dúradh go mbeadh na ticéid do cheolchoirm Rolling Stones sa Hollywood Bowl an-chostasach. Bhí na ticéid timpeall 249 punt – sin 2 punt g

The number of claims made by motorists to Clare County Council for pothole damage has reached a seven year high. New data shows there were 780 complaints made to the local authority last year, resulting in 49 claims, all of which were settled. Just over €7,400 was paid out in compensation to Clare motorists last year, while in the same timeframe the council spent over €37m on road maintenance. Maghera Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Hayes has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan however that the funding is not enough and the council is not sufficiently resourced to tackle the problem.

A new medical facility in Ennis is being welcomed as a vote of confidence in the town which will drastically cut journey times for patients. Fresenius Medical Care Limited, which is the operator of the Limerick Dialysis Centre on the Dock Road, has secured planning permission for a renal dialysis facility in the Clare Technology Park. It's understood the unit will be operational between April and June of next year and will feature 20 stations capable of catering for up to 20 patients at any one time. Chairperson Irish Kidney Association's Clare branch, Dermot Hayes, has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons it's a gamechanger for many in the county.

On this week's episode of Clare Women In Business, Pat Flynn chats with Bronagh O’Rourke, co-founder of Burren Farm Experience in Boston, Tubber.

Michael D. Walsh must surely have the market cornered when it comes to the subject matter for his new book. Michael’s latest book focuses on bathtubs! ‘Wild Bathtubs: Tracking the Wild Bathtubs of North Clare’, is described as “an extraordinary exploration of the humble bathtub and its surprising journey through time.” For more on this, Peter O'Connell was joined by Author, Michael D. Walsh.

A Morning Focus listener contacted us to highlight her concern over an out of action streetlight in Ennis that, if not repaired, she believes could lead to a serious incident. Statement from Clare County Council: “Clare County Council is engaged with its public lighting maintenance contractor to resolve lighting units which are currently in fault on the R352 Tulla Rd. between Fitzpatrick’s Shop and the access to Castle Rock Housing Estate. Following initial inspections, the lights were restored but faulted immediately after and following subsequent inspections a defective cable has been identified and shall require replacement and additional infrastructure works to restore power to the affected lights. These works have been listed as a priority and it is planned to commence necessary civils works in the immediate future.”