Der Track beschreibt eine schwierige Phase in einer Beziehung. Die Liebe steht auf dem Prüfstand und wirkt dennoch hoffnungsvoll.

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The minimum wage could soon be more than 14 euro per hour. It is expected that the Low Pay Commission will recommend to the Government an increase of 5% to the National Minimum Wage. 

Would you welcome this move? Would your view on this depend on whether you were an employee or a SME business owner? To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Ennis Chamber MD, Gwen Culligan of County Boutique.

Commission To Recommend 5% Increase In Minimum Wage

Back in early August, we spoke about the upcoming Doonbeg Charity Truck and Tractor Run, with Chair of the organising committee Martin Kelly sharing what was planned for this year’s event.

Since it began in 2019, the Doonbeg Charity Truck and Tractor Run has raised thousands of euro for a range of local and national charities.

This year, the chosen beneficiaries were West Clare Cancer Support, Happy Feet Happy Minds, and Down Syndrome Clare.

Martin Kelly rejoined Alan Morrissey on Monday’s Morning Focus to reflect on the success of this year’s run and to talk about the upcoming cheque presentation night.

Picture (c) Doonbeg tractor and truck run via Facebook

Thousands Raised In Doonbeg Charity Truck And Tractor Run 2025

The Restore Ballymacraven River Association’s Autumn lecture series gets underway from Tuesday the 23rd of September.

They are offering a series of six free lectures, exploring a range of topics surrounding biodiversity and rivers

To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Cía McElveen Walsh, Communications and Community Engagement Officer for Restore Ballymacraven River Association.

Picture (c) Restore Ballymacraven River Association via Instagram

The Restore Ballymacraven River Association Presents: Autumn Lecture Series

Mountshannon Harbour was a hive of activity on Friday afternoon as local elected representatives assembled to mark the official opening of the Inis Cealtra Visitor Experience.

Despite opening its doors to the public during the summer, the new tourism centre had its official opening on Friday the 19th of September 2025.

Clare FM's Seán Lyons was present at the event and spoke to local Fine Gael councillor Pat Burke about the day's significance.

A Hive Of Activity At The Inis Cealtra Vistor Experience Official Opening

Journalist Michael Moynihan has written a new book on the GAA that is sure to kickstart plenty of conversations. 

More Than a Game: The GAA and Where it's Going explores the evolving landscape of the Gaelic Athletic Association and its profound connection to Irish identity and society. 

The book delves into a variety of important issues facing the GAA. 

To discuss the GAA and where it's going, Alan Morrissey spoke with author, Michael Moynihan on Monday's Morning Focus.

Photo (c) Gill Books

Michael Moynihan On New Book: More Than A Game

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 the Banner County.

This week, Siobhán told us about the Luka Bloom Concert, Into The Wild - Madagascar the Musical, exhibitions in Scariff and Kilkee and much more.

Arts Slot: What’s On This Week – With County Arts Officer Siobhán Mulcahy

SVP is appealing for new volunteers in Clare.  

Denis Carty, Clare SVP President spoke with Alan Morrissey on Monday's Morning Focus to find out more.

Photo (c) SVP - Society of St. Vincent de Paul Ireland via Facebook

SVP Appealing For Clare Volunteers

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan was joined live in studio by Judy Beck, General Manager at Clonroad Garden Centre for our In The Garden slot.

If you have any questions for Judy, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

In The Garden With Clonroad Garden Centre

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