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On Monday's Morning Focus, Clare FM's Derrick Lynch, Tommy Guilfoyle, Daragh Dolan and Manager of Éire Óg, Gerry O’Connor reviewed a busy weekend in sport. Games Reviewed: TUS Clare SHC Final: Éire Óg v Clooney-Quin (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg) TUS PIHC Semi-Final: Clarecastle v Whitegate (Saturday, Tulla) O’Callaghan’s Mills v Ruan (Saturday, Gurteen) TUS IHC Semi-Final: Ogonnelloe v Inagh-Kilnamona (Saturday, Killanena) Smith O’Briens v Kilmaley (Sunday, Cratloe) LGFA Ladies Football Final: Kilmihil v Banner (Sunday, Doonbeg)

On Monday's Morning Focus with Daragh Dolan, Judy Beck from Clonroad garden centre came into studio to talk on this weeks topic which was all about climbing plants. If you have any questions for Judy, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964. Photo (c) Clonroad Garden Centre

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 6ú lá de mí Dheireadh Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1989 tháinig sé amach go raibh na ticéid a raibh chun dul ar dhíol do na cluichí sacar in Éirinn chun a bheith ar dhíol chuig na sraith sacar, cumann sacar agus lucht tacaíochta dílis an chlub. I 2006 bhí Tesco chúisithe de bharr go raibh sé níos éasca do dhaoine cárta bréige a úsáid chun rudaí a ceannach tríd scipéad gan duine ann. I 1978 bhí forbraíocht mór ag dul ar aghaidh ag an Convent of Mercy in Inis Díomáin agus bhí meánscoil nua á thógáil leis an chostas de 200 míle punt agus dúradh go mbeadh 200 cailín nua chun a bheith ann. Chomh maith bhí siad ag méadú an bun scoil sa bhaile. I 1989 chaith na Gardaí fear ó Chill Chaoi a raibh I Meiriceá ag an am sa phríosún ar feadh dhá mhí ag an chúirt I gCill Chaoi. Sin Black Box le Ride On Time – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1989. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1979 chuaigh Led Zeppelin chuig uimhir a haon I Meiriceá le

“Dyeing to Talk” Domestic Violence Awareness Training is an important online course for hairdressers, barbers, and beauticians aimed at tackling domestic abuse. Trifecta Hair & Beauty in Ennis is one of the Clare hairdressers involved. For more on this, Hairstylist at Trifecta Hair & Beauty, Sharon Tariq joined Daragh Dolan on Monday's Morning Focus.

On Monday’s Morning Focus, it was time again for our Arts Slot with County Art’s Officer Siobhán Mulcahy. Siobhán provided our listeners with all the details of this week’s live events for entertainment lovers in Banner County.

A Clare Fianna Fáil TD has defended his party's presidential election candidate selection process which he says isn't a "police force" but admits members "feel let down". Jim Gavin has backed out of the race for the Áras following reports that he owes a former tenant €3,300. Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher, who sought the party's nomination in August, has described the debacle as a "very serious miscalculation by the party leadership, while its Deputy Leader Jack Chambers says there'll be a meeting to "discuss the campaign". Meelick Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons he believed in his "heart and soul" that Jim Gavin was the right man for the job.

Clare musicians are uniting for a musical performance inspired by the climate crisis in collaboration with a Nova Scotian artist. Cataclysm will take place in Kilkishen Cultural Centre on Friday the 10th October at 8pm. To find our more,Daragh Dolan was joined live in-studio by Maeve Donnelly, Seán Lyons and Eva McCauley.

The hugely popular fundraising event, ‘Swim in Pink’, celebrates its fifth anniversary this year. Taking place this month as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the event encourages participants across the country to dip, swim, or splash in support of breast cancer research. As part of the event, Ann O’Halloran has organised a swim in Kilkee on Saturday, the 11th of October to raise vital funds for breast cancer research. Ann has been through her own journey with breast cancer. She joined Alan Morrissey to share her story. You can support by donating here: https://swiminpink.ie/fundraiser/annohalloran20413 Image (c) Ann O Halloran via idonate

Snooker enthusiasts should make their way to Hotel Woodstock next month. The Ennis hotel will host a snooker extravaganza, featuring former World Snooker Champion Ken Doherty, the legendary Jimmy White, John Virgo, plus plenty of special guests. World Snooker Champion Ken Doherty chatted to Daragh Dolan on Monday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) via Instagram kendoherty1997

This year’s Declan Ryan Memorial Tractor Run is almost in full view. The annual fundraiser in Quin will take place on Sunday, the 12th of October. This year’s event will raise money for the Bring Cillian Home fundraiser. To find out more, Daragh Dolan was joined in studio by Anne Porter and Anne Leamhy on Monday's Morning Focus.

SIPTU members employed by Shannon Heritage DAC have voted overwhelmingly to support a proposal to ballot for industrial action at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. To find out more, SIPTU Organiser Rachel Keane joined Daragh Dolan on Monday's Morning Focus.

Clare people are being reminded that only accidental storm-related incidents could result in a successful insurance claim. It comes after 5,500 properties in Clare lost power over the weekend as strong winds associated with Storm Amy battered the county. A new survey has found that just 26% of people say they would secure their garden furniture and check their windows and doors ahead of a storm. Figures from Insurance Ireland meanwhile show January's Storm Éorwyn was Ireland's most expensive storm-related insurance event in history with claims exceeding €301 million. Head of Claims at Campion Insurance Stephen McKenna says claims can't be made for avoidable incidents.

A proposal has been put forward for standardised taxi fares to popular destinations in close proximity to Shannon Airport. The practice is already in place at various international airports, such as in Paris, Rome and Madrid where pre-determined fees are in place for trips to the city centre. The measure has now been touted for destinations near Shannon, Dublin and Cork and has been referred to the National Transport Authority for consideration. Fine Gael TD Barry Ward, who's proposed the move says it would benefit drivers and tourists alike.

On this week’s Atlantic Tales Pat Flynn visits a busy family-run farm in the hills East Clare. We’ll meet mum Mona and daughter Evi and hear about the ongoing process of handing Glendree Organic Farm from one generation to the next is underway.

The Government's lack of spending on energy aid has been slammed amid claims that too many Clare people are struggling to foot bills. It follows a report from the Comptroller and Auditor General which shows that just €3.9 million out of a €190 million fund set up to support consumers dealing with spiking energy costs has been paid out. Energia, meanwhile has become the latest company to announce price hikes of between 10% and 12%. Clare Aontú Rep June Dillon believes the fund needs to be used now.

Petrol electric hybrids are on course to be the most popular vehicles in Clare this year. Data from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry shows 671 vehicles with a petrol electric engine have been sold so far this year which is up 17% on the same period of 2024. By contrast, just 562 petrol and 558 diesel engine vehicles have been registered in the county in 2025 to date, indicating drops of 16% and 24% respectively. Director of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry Brian Cooke says the figures show it looks like it'll be a record-breaking year for electric vehicle sales nationwide.

Fr Gerry Kenny leads this Sunday Prayer for today, the 5th October 2025, the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Fr Gerry Kenny presents Beyond Belief for this Sunday 5th October 2025 and talks to Sr Gabriel Murphy from the Poor Clares in Ennis. He also has a coffee and chat with Stephen Fletcher about going on retreat, the appointment of the new Archbishop of Catherbury as the head of the Church of England and head of the Anglican Communion and the work of missionaries in our divided world as we approach Mission Sunday.

ESB says it expects the majority of electricity outages, caused by Storm Amy, in Clare to be restored before tonight. As a status yellow warning for wind expires, at present there are 640 homes, farms and business remain without power across the county, down from 5,500 at the height of the storm. The east of the county was worst affected, with over half of the remaining outages seen in Tulla, Bodyke, O'Callaghan's Mills, Scariff, Whitegate and Ogonnelloe. ESB Clare Area Manager, Alan Hogan, says they're expecting all major outages to be rectified today, however, some small pockets will remain without power overnight.

Suggestions that planning delays could be too much of an obstacle for a new MidWest hospital have been rubbished by a West Clare Councillor. It follows indications that HIQA is prioritising either the expansion of University Hospital Limerick or extension of its campus instead. In the regulator's landmark review of emergency capacity in the MidWest, it highlighted that a project feasibility risk assessment would have to be carried out to see if building a new facility elsewhere is possible. Doonbeg Fianna Fáil Councillor Rita McInerney believes its the only viable solution.