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Today is a big day at Shannon Airport and Foynes, Co Limerick. That is because Pan-Am is making a long-awaited return. After more than 30 years, a Pan American Airways Boeing 757-200, “Yankee Clipper 11” will land at Shannon Airport having retraced the Flying Boat routes of the 1930/40’s between New York, Bermuda, Marseilles, Lisbon, London and finally reaching Shannon Airport for a very historic visit to Foynes, Co Limerick. To discuss this furtehr Alan Morrissey was joined by Margaret O’Shaughnessy, founding Director of Foynes Flying Boat Museum, former Managing Director/CEO.

This weekend will see a cars/bikes and coffee event taking place in Sixmilebridge. Saturday’s (28th June, 11am-1pm) event will be held in the new car park in the town. Cars/Bikes & Coffee in Sixmilebridge will raise money for a local cause. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by the organisers, Jack Flynn and Conor Stundon.

On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, we spoke about illegal dumping in Meelick. We kick off Wednesday’s show by returning to the problem of illegal dumping, this time in Shannon. The focus of the problem in Shannon this time seems to be coming from Drumgeeley. To find out more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Shane Doody, Shannon Sinn Féin Area Rep and Derek Clune, Shannon Tidy Towns. PHOTO CREDIT: John Green via Facebook

Ireland's Foreign Direct Investment Agency created nearly 200 new jobs in Clare last year. According to new figures released by the Department of Enterprise, there are now 6,041 Industrial Development Authority jobs in this county. It marks a 3% increase on 2023's figure, when Clare had its lowest IDA jobs figure on record at 5,842. Cratloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat O'Gorman believes the rise is testament to the efforts of businesses promoting Shannon's industrial hub.

It's claimed Clare farmers are being left significantly out of pocket due to an outdated compensation scheme. Currently the maximum remuneration available to a farmer who loses a cow to Bovine Tuberculosis is €3,000 or €5,000 for a pedigree bull. Farming bodies such as the IFA, ICMSA and ICSA have called for the cap to be increased however, citing operating costs and modern market values. Farmer and Scariff based Independent Member of European Parliament Michael McNamara says it must be updated.

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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 24ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1988 bhí an ráta boilscithe an-íseal don chéad uair I 25 bhliain de bharr go raibh siad ag iarradh an caighdeán maireachtála a bheith níos fearr. I 2005 thug na hairí ar ais airgead in ainneoin ganntanas airgid a bheith ag na scoil agus an rinn sláinte. I 1977 bhí cogadh iasc ann in Inbhear na Sionainne nuair a tréigh na hoifigeach a iarracht chun tóg na n-eangach nuair a bhí teannas ann. I 1988 tharla eachtra ar trá Cill Chaoi agus de bharr sin bhí a lán truailliú ann. Sin Axel F le Crazy Frog – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2005 Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1989 fuair Paul McCartney a seachtú huimhir a haon sa Bhreatain lena halbam Flowers In The Dirt leis an amhrán My Brave Face ar. I 2003 díbir fear ón tSualainn de bharr go raibh sé ag stalcaireacht amhránaí ó ABBA agus ghabhadh é in aice lena teach. Bhí sé mar bhuachaill den amhránaí ó 1997 go dtí 1999 ach bhí ordú

There's reportedly been an "alarming" increase in the amount of dogs being abandoned in Clare. Two dogs have been found in the Clarecastle area in the last week alone. Speaking on Clare FM's Morning Focus, Clare County Dog Warden Frankie Coote claims many breeders are selling pups without having the microchip registered in the new owner's name. He claims this is illegal and makes it difficult to the track down the person responsible for abandoning the animal.

If you’re heading to Spain this summer, get ready to spend more than ever. Hotel prices have soared — up over 50% since 2021, with the average room now pushing past 150 euros. Apartments, rural houses, even campsites are climbing fast too. But what’s driving this surge? Is it unstoppable demand? Are foreign tourists pricing out locals? And what does it mean for your holiday budget? Perhaps an exploration of different holiday locations. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Gearoid Mannion, Travel Counsellor.

The search is on for someone very near and dear to the 12 O’Clock Hills in Kilkishen. That someone is their guide dog Brandy, who has gone missing in mysterious circumstances! For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by from Pat Neville. PHOTO CREDIT: Pat Neville

In this week’s History in Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by local historian and author, Colm Liddy to highlight a place in Clare which inspired Joyce, Yeats and Shaw. If you have any stories you would like to share with Colm about your town, you can contact him at colmliddy@eircom.net or Clare FM at focus@clare.fm.

Most people in Clare - 55% - expect to receive a salary raise this year. That is according to recruitment agency, FRS Recruitment. Their research also reveals that eight out of 10 Clare workers (81%) would be willing to change jobs for a salary increase of 20% or less and only 43% of people in the county believe their salary fairly reflects their current role. To delve into this further Alan Morrissey was joined by Lynne McCormack, General Manager of FRS Recruitment.

On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Avril Collentine, Solicitor at Cahir & Co, to discuss the new Residential Tenancies Amendments Act. If you have a legal question for Cahir & Co. Solicitors, email us at focus@clare.fm

On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by John Burns, retired Deputy Principal at Rice College and Director of the Burns Study Centre in Ennis. This week, John discussed the proposed changes to the leaving certificate.

On Tuesday's Mornings Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Celia Bert. Celia is an Integrated Professional Counsellor and Psychotherapist Specialising in Addiction and Midwest Area Coordinator with Grow Mental Health. Celia spoke about farmers: specifically, why they are at risk of developing mental health issues.

Morning Focus returns to the ongoing issue of illegal dumping, this time in Meelick. To find out where in Meelick the illegal dumping has been going on, and the extent of the problem, Alan Morrissey was joined by Meelick TD Cathal Crowe. PHOTO CREDIT: Cathal Crowe

Iran has agreed to a ceasefire with Israel. Iranian state media is reporting a pause in fighting has now begun - hours after the move was announced by US President Donald Trump. Earlier, Tehran's foreign minister said his country's armed forces would keep fighting "until the very last minute". While Israeli authorities say three people have been killed after an Iranian missile hit the south of the country. US Vice President JD Vance told Fox News the ceasefire is a key moment. Will the ceasefire hold? For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Professor Roja Fazaeli, Established Professor of Law and Islamic Studies at the Irish Centre for Human Rights, School of Law, University of Galway. PHOTO CREDIT: yorkfoto from Getty Images Signature via Canva

A proposal intended for inclusion in the next National Development Plan has been made for a 'University Hospital Ennis'. The facility would be a Geriatric Centre of Excellence, equipped with an emergency department and would be located on a greenfield site, while a second Model 2 hospital and Local Injury Unit is suggested for West Clare. The recommendations are based on studies of the MidWest which analysed where future investment would have the greatest impact and were conducted by Hybrid Simulation Modelling Labs. Founder Sinéad Madden says it's needed to meet future population growth.

A new housing development in West Clare is expected to breathe life into the area while providing accessible options. Custy Construction Limited has been appointed as contractor for the construction of 16 social housing units at Moore Street in Kilrush. Construction is set to get underway in July and the project is scheduled for completion in 2027. Doonbeg Fianna Fáil Councillor Rita McInerney says the homes are in line with the local authority's policy of allowing those with reduced mobility to access more convenient housing.