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There are calls for decisive action to be taken once and for all on a road that's been described as Clare's national embarrassment. In the last month alone, three people have been hospitalised following road traffic collisions on the N85 main Ennis to Ennistymon Road. The latest spate of incidents has sparked calls for Transport Infrastructure Ireland to immediately provide funding for the Kilnamona Re-Alignment Project, which plans to remove bends on a 4.5km stretch of the route as far as Whelan's Quarry. Ennistymon Fianna Fáil Councillor Shane Talty says locals and tourists alike are risking their lives on the road every day.

A Clare firefighter believes the lifting of the mandatory retirement age will act as an incentive for people to join the fire service. Government approval has been granted for increasing the retirement age for both full-time and retained firefighters from 58 to 62. The move is among a number of Workplace Relations Commission recommendations being implemented such the provision of 12 firefighters in all retained fire stations and guaranteed fixed minimum earnings in excess of €20,000. Shop Steward at Killaloe Fire Station Edward Moloney predicts the measure will give firefighters the opportunity to continue earning later in their careers.

A Clare senator has accused Eir of threatening its staff with sanctions if they didn't break consumer law. It comes as the telecommunications company has pleaded guilty to 12 counts of not complying with legal requirements after it was revealed a training manual instructed staff not to tell customers its complaints number or complaints webpage address. Eir has claimed the instruction was "taken out of context" as staff are required to transfer calls to the complaints team rather than asking customers to make a second call or go online. Tulla Fianna Fáil Senator and Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications member Timmy Dooley believes the company must explain its actions.

Stephen Fletcher leads our Sunday Prayer for today the Fourth Sunday of Easter, also known as Good Shepherd Sunday.

Fr Gerry Kenny presents this Sunday's Beyond Belief on Good Shepherd Sunday and features an an interview with the late Canon Brendan O'Donoghue who talks about his nearly 70 years ministry in the Killaloe Diocese. Pat Coyle of Irish Jesuit Communications has an interview with Diane Brown, who tells the story of how her son Jim Foley, a US Photojournalist, was kidnapped by ISIS terrorists in 2012 and publicly beheaded two years later and how she came to be a leading advocate for Americans held hostage abroad.

Clare FM Sideline View Friday April 19th 2024

It's claimed the introduction of fixed speeding cameras and motorway driving lessons in Clare could radically improve driver behaviour. It comes as more than 80 motorists nationwide have already been detected speeding within the first five hours of National Slow Down Day.

It's claimed the introduction of fixed speeding cameras and motorway driving lessons in Clare could radically improve driver behaviour. It comes as more than 80 motorists nationwide have already been detected speeding within the first five hours of National Slow Down Day.

Ennis will host a landmark anniversary event for Alzeimher's Ireland next week. The Alzeimher's Society of Ireland is hosting a 30th Alzeimher's Tea Day event in their centre in the county town next Friday May, 3rd between 2:30 and 4pm. The 30th anniversary is a significant milestone as statistics show at least 30 people in Ireland are diagnosed with dementia and similar neurodegenerative diseases every single day. Clare Dementia Advisor at ASI, Fiona Staunton, says awareness has been crucial to ensure people get an early diagnosis.

In our weekly series 'Ours To Protect', we take a closer look at biodiversity and sustainability in Co Clare. This week, we hear about the Seafield Conservation Forum and the work they’re doing to protect the dune network in their area.

The High Kings are making their way to Clare. The group, described as ‘Ireland’s leading folk band’, enjoyed a remarkable 2023, during which they released their latest album, ‘The Road not Taken’, as well as touring the world. The band will play at Glór this coming Sunday, the 21st of April. Alan Morrissey was joined by Brian Dunphy from the High Kings to find out more about the upcoming concert.

It is time for another episode of Seanchaí Corner. Seanchaí Corner sees the renowned author, storyteller, lecturer, and broadcaster, Eddie Lenihan, regale us with a memorable story from his extensive collection of old Irish tales and fables. In our latest installment of Seanchaí Corner, Eddie brings us a story about a farming couple who help a woman in need, but the woman isn’t all that she first seems...

14 year-old Kate Reidy from Sixmilebridge and a member of the Clare Sixmilebridge scout group, recently completed the Crean Challenge Expedition, an annual Scouting Ireland Challenge taking place over 7 months. To find out more about the expedition, Alan Morrissey spoke with Kate on Friday's Morning Focus.

Those who commute between Clare and Limerick will be pleased to hear that the National Transport Authority (NTA) has opened a public consultation on plans to significantly enhance bus services from Limerick to the Banner County, including the much-maligned 343 bus service from Ennis to Limerick. The public consultation is now open and will remain so until Thursday, the 9th of May. Clare FM's Seán Lyons spoke to National Transport Authority Communications Officer Michael Sinnott. For more on this, on Friday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Donna McGettigan, a Sinn Féin General Election Candidate and Cathaoirleach of the Shannon Municipal District and Pat Barry, Independent Local Election Candidate and Shannon MD. Picture (c) Clare FM

It's claimed a North Clare community has been treated with the height of disrespect by the Department of Integration. Dromcreehy Country House in Ballyvaughan is expected to accommodate up to 34 International Protection Applicants comprised of family units in the coming days after the provider, Alber Capital LTD signed a one-year state contract. Public representatives were first informed of the development late on Wednesday evening, but it's understood local residents, healthcare services and businesses dependent on bookings at the guest-house had no prior engagement. Lisdoonvarna Fine Gael Councillor Joe Garrihy says the local community have been completely overlooked.

Clare Gardaí are warning that any motorists caught speeding will be punished to the full extent of the law during a special operation today. As part of National Slow Down Day which goes on until 7 tomorrow morning, Gardaí will be carrying out high visibility speed checks nationwide. So far this year, 3,922 fixed charge notices have been issued to drivers exceeding the speed limit in Clare, while there has been one fatality on this county's roads. Roads Policing Superintendent of the Clare-Tipperary Garda Division Eddie Golden says all motorists have a part to play in reducing road traffic collisions.

The Manager of the Clare U-20 footballers insist there is still vital experience to be gained by his side in what remains of their provincial campaign. It comes as the Banner suffered their second consecutive loss of the campaign after shipping a 1-10 to 0-07 defeat to Tipperary in Ardfinnan. Clare could still qualify for the final though but will need to be comprehensive winners against Cork in the final round and will require a favour from Kerry when they face Tipperary. Clare Boss Mikey Neylon says his young squad need to be playing against the best to develop at senior level.

Shannon is to receive another boost, with the announcement of 30 new trainee positions at Atlantic Aviation Group. AAG, one of Europe's largest aircraft maintainance companies, is seeking to recruit trainee aircraft technicians to help the firm service its expanding client base. In partnership with the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board, the company will open two recruitment periods for its traineeship programme this year, with the first phase of recruitment beginning on June 10th and the second phase beginning in October. AAG Chief Aviation Services Officer Eva O’Keeffe says the partnership aims to address the global shortage of qualified aircraft maintenance technicians.

Clare's Oireachtas Health Committee members are calling for greater recognition of the challenges posed by long Covid. The condition, which is thought to affect over 7% of the population, was the main topic of discussion at this week's meeting of the committee. It's estimated over 350,000, or more than one in 15 people in Ireland, suffer from self-reported symptoms of long Covid. Characterised by symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain and brain fog, the condition is a long-term complication of Covid-19, with debilitating consequences for those who experience it. Crusheen native Steve Barrett has been living with long Covid symptoms since being hospitalised with Covid-19 in January 2022. He says the condition has forced him to make drastic changes in both his personal and professional life. Special leave with pay for healthcare workers with long covid was halted at the end of March, but has this week been reinstated by the Department of Health, and will apply retrospectively to April 1st,

Clare's Oireachtas Health Committee members are calling for greater recognition of the challenges posed by long Covid. The condition, which is thought to affect over 7% of the population, was the main topic of discussion at this week's meeting of the committee. It's estimated over 350,000, or more than one in 15 people in Ireland, suffer from self-reported symptoms of long Covid. Characterised by symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain and brain fog, the condition is a long-term complication of Covid-19, with debilitating consequences for those who experience it. Crusheen native Steve Barrett has been living with long Covid symptoms since being hospitalised with Covid-19 in January 2022. He says the condition has forced him to make drastic changes in both his personal and professional life. Special leave with pay for healthcare workers with long covid was halted at the end of March, but has this week been reinstated by the Department of Health, and will apply retrospectively to April 1st,