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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 4ú lá de mí Iúil, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1975 bhí méadú sa chostas I gcóir leaba san ospidéal. I 2003 bhí plean ann chun tí saor a thógáil, dhíol agus maoiniú. I 1997 leag na taistealaithe amach a tí I ngairdín Easpag Willie Walsh. I 2003 tháinig grúpaí a raibh ar barr le chéile don troid d'Aerfort na Sionainne. Sin Evanesence le Bring Me To Life – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2003. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1982 phós Ozzy Osbourne Sharon Arden a bhí mar iníon de Don Arden. Tháinig Ozzy amach ag rá gur phós siad ar an 4ú lá de mhí Iúil ar Lá na Saoirse ionas go gcuimhneoidh sé a comóradh pósta gach bliain. I 1990 fuair Paul Stanley ón bhanna ceoil Kiss gortaithe ar an muineál agus a dhroim nuair a bhí sé I dtimpiste carr I New Jersey. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh giotáraí Jeremy Spencer sa Bhreatain I 1948 agus rugadh amhránaí Post Malone I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1995 agus seo chu

To preview the sporting fixtures, Alan Morrissey was joined on Friday’s Morning Focus by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch. Games previewed: All Ireland Senior Camogie Quarter-Final: Clare v Waterford (Saturday, Croke Park, 2:30pm) WillWeGo.com Clare Cup Final: Clonlara v Inagh-Kilnamona (Sunday, Dr. Daly Park, 1pm)

Welcome to another episode of Ours To Protect on Clare FM. Today we'll hear how nearly half of all bird species in Ireland have been found to be in decline, with many populations severely depleted. One in eight bird species globally is currently threatened with extinction. Much of this is as a result of climate change. Birdwatch Ireland carries out extensive scientific research and survey work into our bird populations. The Clare branch is one of the busiest in the country and was co-founded by Ornithologist John Murphy back in 1990. Since then, John has seen a marked decline in bird species in Ireland, much of which has been caused by climate change.

Lissycasey GAA Club will honour some of its most esteemed club and community members this weekend. Sunday’s event (13th July, 3pm) will also see the club’s pitch officially named in memory of the late P.J. Kelly, while the stand at Páirc na Muintire will be officially named in honour of the late Gearóid O’Sullivan. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Paudie Carmody. PHOTO CREDIT: Lissycasey GAA Club

The Co. Clare Agricultural Show is coming up next weekend! The show, which has played an important part in the agricultural heritage of the county for well over a century, will take place at the Ennis Showgrounds on Sunday, the 13th of July. To discuss more about what we can expect, Alan Morrissey was joined by Joe Lillis.

A young man is finalising preparations for a huge challenge, that will see him run from his late mother’s homeplace in Co Clare to Co. Sligo. Paul Connolly, who hails from Sligo, will undertake the 168km journey to the cemetery where Bridget Connolly is laid to rest. Bridget hailed from Quin in Co. Clare. Paul’s trek will see him raising money for a very worthy and apt cause (the North West Hospice). Fore more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Paul Connolly. You can support Paul here: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/ClaretoSligoNorthWestHospice11

Féile Brian Ború is underway! The annual festival in Killaloe and Ballina is running from the 2nd to the 6th of July, with a packed programme of events for all ages – from music and culture to family fun and historical re-enactments. The festival has grown steadily since it began in 1993, becoming a much-loved fixture on the summer calendar for locals and visitors alike. To discuss this year’s celebrations, Alan Morrissey was joined by Arlene White, one of the organisers behind Féile Brian Ború. PHOTO CREDIT: Féile Brian Ború

An open call has been issued for artwork submissions from Clare artists or art students to have their work feature as part of the 2025 Ennis Trad Fest. The chosen artist will have the opportunity to have their artwork represented as part of this year’s edition of the popular annual festival. For more on this, Alan morrissey was joined by David Stone, Chairperson of the Ennis Trad Fest. PHOTO CREDIT: ennistradfest.com

The Government is being told it must stick to its promise to reinstate the 9% reduced VAT rate for food-led hospitality businesses or face the consequences of further closures, job losses and long-term damage to Ireland’s tourism economy. The warning is coming from the Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI), which has launched its Pre-Budget Submission, outlining urgent policy measures needed to safeguard thousands of restaurants, cafés and gastropubs across the country. The RAI’s submission highlights the specific risks faced by counties like Clare, where restaurants, cafés and gastropubs are key employers and vital to rural life and economic survival. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joiend by Frank Landy of Sweet N Green in Ennis, Rony Barobhuiya, Co-owner of Henry’s Bistro in Ennis and Andrew Flood from Clonlara who runs An Beag Café on Henry Street, Kilrush.

The company contracted to transport US soldiers to and from Shannon Airport on civil flights has been granted 31 weapons exemptions in just the past six weeks. New figures released to Labour show that Omni Air International was granted 37 exemptions in total over the period, with six of these relating to flyovers. According to Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien, the flights were granted permission to carry unloaded personal weapons only, with no ammunition. Shannonwatch founder Dr Edward Horgan claims it's inconceivable these flights are not supporting military operations.

Over 100 family carers in Clare will receive an increased allowance from this week. The Department of Social Protection has announced that the weekly income disregard for Carer's Allowance has been bumped up to €625 for a single person and €1,250 for a couple. Over 5,200 recipients of the allowance will now avail of a higher rate of payment including 107 in Clare. Clare family carer and Chairperson of EDS Ireland, Anne Micks, claims however that carers are being forced to survive on an amount below the living wage.

Over 100 family carers in Clare will receive an increased allowance from this week. The Department of Social Protection has announced that the weekly income disregard for Carer's Allowance has been bumped up to €625 for a single person and €1,250 for a couple. Over 5,200 recpients of the allowance will now avail of a higher rate of payment including 107 in Clare. Clare family carer and Chairperson of EDS Ireland, Anne Micks, claims however that carers are being forced to survive on an amount below the living wage.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 3ú lá de mí Iúil, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1981 tharla easaontas leis an CIE agus de bharr sin ní raibh aon mbus I mBaile Átha Cliath don lá sin. I 1992 mharaíodh duine a bhí I ndrong nuair a bhí siad ag argóint faoi airgead. I 1981 bhí súil ag comhairle contae an Chláir chun píosa den chéad chéim a bheith déanta acu den seachbhóthar roimh dheireadh an bhliain. I 1992 rinne an ghrúpa GPA athnuaite den dúthracht don tSionainn an tseachtain seo. Sin La Roux le Bulletproof – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2009 Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1972 fuair Fred McDowell bás de bharr ailse ag aois 68. Rinne an bhanna cheoil The Rolling Stones leagan de a amhrán You Got To Move ar a albam Sticky Fingers. Bhí sé mar mhúinteoir do Bonnie Raitt ar giotár. I 2001 fuair amhránaí Johnny Russell bás ag aois 61. Scríobh sé Act Naturally agus Rinne The Beatles agus Buck Owens leagan den amhrán. Rinne Jim Reeves, Jerry Garcia, Dolly Parton, Em

The days of cheap food are over! That is the warning coming from the Irish Creamery Milk Supp­liers Association (ICMSA). The farming group was speaking in light of food inflation being double the rate of general inflation, with has resulted in many families being left with little option but to spend an additional €3,000 a year due to the rise in grocery prices. The ICMSA is pointing the finger of blame for the rising cost of produce at politicians, accusing them of “profound ignorance”. To discuss this furthere, Alan Morrissey was joined by Martin McMahon, Clare ICMSA Secretary and O'Callaghan’s Mills farmer and Eddie Punch, Clare Farmers Rep and former General Secretary of the ICSA, Cratloe farmer.

A local campaign is underway to bring Linnane’s Pub in Kilfenora back into community hands. Linnane’s, once a cornerstone of the village — known for its traditional music sessions and warm community spirit — has been closed for some time, like many rural pubs across Ireland. Now, a group of local musicians, neighbours and volunteers are working together to raise €500,000 to purchase and renovate the building, with plans to reopen it as a community-owned, not-for-profit cultural hub. Launch night is this Friday, 4th July. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Orla Vaughan, Kilfenora Corner Team Member. PHOTO CREDIT: Kilfenora Corner Project

On this week's episode of Clare Women In Business, Pat Flynn chats with Bríd Fahy, founder of Linnalla Ice Cream and Café.

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 a smoked salmon bagel with avocado and baby potatoes and taco fries.

On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Paul Doran, the writer of Natives. Paul Doran will be known to music lovers as the writer of Natives, a song that has been sung by Christy Moore since 1987, when it was released as a single from his Unfinished Revolution album. He also had a number one single in 1986 with Make it Work, which was co-written with Christy. Paul has written a new song, one that focuses on one of the biggest global issues of recent years. Paul’s song In Palestine features some heavyweight Clare talent; the gifted accordionist Sharon Shannon and multi instrumentalist and producer Ger O’Donnell. The song is available as a free download in exchange for a donation to Gaza Go Bragh. PHOTO CREDIT: Paul Doran

On Thursday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Petrina O’Halloran for Parenthood in Focus. Petrina is the founder of Mama’s Boobie Box, mum blogger and writer for online magazine Boobingit.com. Petrina discussed the guilt that can arise when an immediate bond with their baby doesn’t develop.

On Thursday's Monring Focus Alan Morrissey was joined by Mike Taylor, Director of Policy FASD and Lucy Killackey, Clare Macra Member. Almost nine in 10 18-to-34 year-olds know someone who is still living at home because they can’t afford to buy their own home. A new survey also shows a staggering number of this age cohort know someone who is planning to emigrate because of the housing crisis. Dubliners were most likely to know someone who has left Ireland due to housing affordability, at 45 per cent - while those living in Munster were least likely, at 33 per cent. This begs the question: how can the younger generation start a family, if they can’t move out of their parents’ home and build their future elsewhere? And, given the situation, will that elsewhere be abroad, where it could be easier to find a home of their own? Earlier, Alan spoke with Fianna Fáil Councillor Rachel Hartigan.