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An Ennis-based credit union claims more people in Clare are turning to them as banking providers leave the Irish market.

Louis Fay of St Francis' Credit Union says significant numbers of Clare customers are moving to the facilities.

Francis St Credit Union Says More Clare People Turning To Them As Banks Close

Ennistymon Captain Darragh Conneely says he is hopeful his club's underage success can be developed at Senior level.

The North Clare men claimed just their second ever U-21 A Football Championship title following a derby victory over neighbours Corofin in yesterday's final at Cusack Park.



The Ennistymon Seniors came agonisingly close to adding a first ever Jack Daly to their portfolio after suffering a narrow defeat to Eire Óg in the County final back in October.

However Ennistymon U-21 Captain Darragh Conneely says the experience gained by players during the Senior campaign stood to his team mates when the going got tough.

Conneely Hopeful Ennistymon Can Build On Underage Success

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan was joined by John Burke who is the Owner and CEO of the Armada Hotel in Spanish Point. John discussed his delight at the Armada Hotel achieving B Corp Certification, becoming the first hotel in the country to hold the global accolade for it's commitment to positively impacting people and the planet. He outlined the level of work required in achieving B Corp Certification while highlighting the goals of the Armada hotel. John hopes the efforts made within the Armada hotel and the local community will inspire others to do the same across Ireland.

Clare Hotel First In The Country To Achieve B Corp Certification

Clare's Aontú representative is raising concern over a lack of Gardaí available to police drug activity in the county. New Figures released in response to a parliamentary question from the party show just 18 arrests were made in relation to drug offences here since January, the second lowest total nationwide. Clare currently ranks 24th out of the country's 28 Garda divisions in terms of staffing, while this county is yet to receive any new recruits from Templemore so far this year. Aontú's MidWest PRO, Eric Nelligan believes the state are not doing enough to fight crime in rural communities.

Claims Clare Garda Resources Not Prioritised In The Fight Against Drug Crime

MidWest Simon claim no tennat is safe from the prospect of homelessness amid the current conditions of the rental market. 

It comes as new figures from the Residential Tenancies board have revealed that 5,735 notices to quit have been issued across the country since the lifting of the moratorium on no fault evictions in April. 

Although 48% of notices issued in Clare during this timeframe were found to be invalid, average monthly rental costs here have increased by 4% over the period, while supply has stagnated. 

MidWest Simon CEO Jackie Bonfield says emergency accommodation providers will struggle to cater for any additional households.

MidWest Simon Claims No Sector Of Clare Society Safe From Threat Of  Homelessness

It’s time for the latest of our In Profile interviews.

In Profile is where we have entertaining, enlightening and fascinating conversations with the great and good from around County Clare: from people who were either born or live here, to those with a connection to the Banner County.

Our latest guest for In Profile is John J.Kelly.

John is Irish-American, with his origins very much connected to the old country.

John’s father was from Kilclaran, near Feakle and both of his parents emigrated from Ireland to the United States.

John spoke about about his parents’ journey from Feakle to the United States during the 1920s.

He also highlighted how he became the leader of the manufacturing team that was responsible for making the engine that lifted Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin off the moon during the Apollo 11 mission in July 1969.

In Profile - John J. Kelly

The Clare Branch of the Irish Red Cross are doing a lot of work including promoting new members to join their ambulance service and holding a Tour of Clare fundraiser. 

The Irish Red Cross also have plans to develop and improve their training centre in Clare. 

They will be holding an annual table quiz on Saturday, the 9th of November 2024.

To talk more about this, Peter O'Connell was joined by members of the Clare Branch of the Irish Red Cross, James Lafferty and Chloe Walsh.

Photo (c): Clare FM

The Irish Red Cross Welcome New Volunteers

County Arts Officer, Siobhan Mulcahy alerted us to the upcoming Sinead O’Connor tribute night in Doolin during yesterday’s Arts Preview on Morning Focus. 

The tribute to one of Ireland’s greatest vocalists will take place at The Attic, Hotel Doolin this Saturday, December 7th. 

A stellar lineup will perform on the night, including Róisin El Cherif, Emma Langford, Steo Wall, Aoibheann Boyle and Seba Safe. 

To find out more information, Alan Morrissey was joined in-studio by Steo Wall, Aoibheann Boyle and the organiser from Cuppa Tea TV, Damien O'Rourke.

Photo (c): Clare FM

Sinéad O'Connor Tribute Night In Aid Of MASI

Clare’s Minister of State is expressing confidence that offshore wind development can take place off the county’s coast without impacting on its natural beauty.

A Government proposal outlining the future of offshore renewable energy in Ireland has been launched at an event in West Clare today.

The Armada Hotel in Spanish Point has been chosen as the location for the launch of the National Designated Maritime Area Plan for Offshore Renewable Energy Proposal.

The document, along with its accompanying Public Participation Statement, contains a roadmap for the progression of Ireland’s offshore wind sector over the coming years.

Building on the South Coast DMAP for Offshore Renewable Energy approved by the Oireachtas in 2024, the National DMAP will designate sites around Ireland’s coast suited to offshore wind.

According to the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment, the proposal launched today provides a “sustainable framework for developing offshore renewable energy, balancing economic growth, environmental protection, and community engagement to support Ireland’s transition to a low-carbon future”.

Tulla Fianna Fáil TD and Minister of State at the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment, Timmy Dooley, believes sites can be chosen for development along Clare’s coastline in a way that doesn’t damage its iconic appeal.

The proposal includes a timeline for public participation which states that consultation will take place in the pre-draft stage with maritime stakeholders, authorities and the public within the first three months of 2026.

In early 2027, the draft National DMAP is to be published, and this will be followed by formal public consultation ahead of the finalisation of the DMAP at the year’s end.

Chair of the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce Barry O’Sullivan insists the focus must now be on delivery.

CEO of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group Dr Simon Berrow has expressed support for the development of a National DMAP from the perspective of decarbonisation.

He says it’s vital however that extensive knowledge of species and habitats in the ocean is acquired as part of the process.

Confidence Expressed Offshore Wind Won’t Impact Natural Beauty Of Clare’s Coastline

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