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The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) is urging Government to introduce an emergency winter payment for people with disabilities, following deep disappointment that Budget 2026 once again failed to deliver a permanent Cost of Disability Payment. 

Without targeted support this winter, thousands of people with disabilities will face increased hardship, isolation, and impossible choices between heating and eating.  

To discuss this in detail, Alan Morrissey was joined by Anne-Marie Flanagan, Clare Disability Rights Activist with Clare Leader Forum and Niamh O’Callaghan, a Shannon resident disabled due to a car crash and now bearing the costs of rehab.

Image (c) Irish Wheelchair Association

Calls For Emergency Winter Payment For People With Disabilities

County Clare has celebrated a fourth year in a row of success at the annual IPB Pride of Place Awards, held on November 7th at the Strand Hotel in Limerick. 

Obair Newmarket-on-Fergus beat off competition from across the island of Ireland to be named joint winner of the Creative Community category in recognition of its leadership in local development and promotion of social inclusion, education, and environmental sustainability. 

To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined in studio by Kathy Coleman, Pride of Place Coordinator at Clare County Council and Eimear Murphy, Service Coordinator at Obair Newmarket-on-Fergus.

Obair Newmarket-on-Fergus Honoured At The IPB Pride Of Place Awards

Gardaí and the family of Eoin Joy are appealing for information on his whereabouts. 

Eoin is described as being about five foot ten in height, of medium build, with brown hair and blue eyes.

When last seen, he was wearing a beige fleece, mid-blue jeans, and dark trainers with a white stripe. 

It’s believed Eoin may have travelled to County Clare, and both Gardaí and his family are deeply concerned for his well-being. 

Sally-Ann Barrett spoke to Eoin's sister Dee Dalton on Morning Focus.

Anyone with information on Eoin’s whereabouts is asked to contact Henry Street Garda Station on (061) 212400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

The Sister Of Missing Eoin Joy Issues Plea For Information On His Whereabouts

Italian-born and London-based, Mattia Turchetti, known as M.F.S: Observatory, has spent the past decade refining a sound that sits between engineering precision and raw club instinct.

His productions and DJ sets balance M.F.S: Obervatory's hypnotic repetition with emotional restraint, merging the discipline of a sound designer with the pulse of a dancefloor tactician. “My first musical memories come from home,” he begins. “My brother introduced me to electronic music, while my parents played Italian artists like Pino Daniele, Fabrizio De André, and Francesco De Gregori. That mix of emotion, melody, and rhythm shaped my ear from an early age. I started experimenting with drum machines and early software, fascinated by how rhythm could control a room. That curiosity slowly evolved into DJing and then producing my own music.”
The alias came later, carrying both geographical and philosophical weight. “I’m from a village facing Mount Vesuvio, where the observatory stands, and that idea of watching and listening from above felt powerful. We started as a trio, but over time it became my solo project. The name stayed because it reflects how I approach music: always observing, studying, and experimenting with sound.”

Read the full interview and get the tracklist on True Underground https://www.trueunderground.one/true-techno-101-m-f-s-observatory/

True Techno 101 | M.F.S: Observatory

As RSV season peaks, parents are being warned to watch for early symptoms of the virus. 

According to the HSE, RSV symptoms often begin with what appears to be a common cold. 

RSV infects most children by age two and is a leading cause of respiratory infections in infants. 

To find out what signs to look out for, Alan Morrissey was joined Máire Finn, GP at Ennis Centric Health on Wednesday's Morning Focus.

Photo (c) Photo (c) by Kaspars Grinvalds via Canva

Local GP Urges Parents To Watch For Signs Of RSV

Shannon Airport is hailing Ryanair's route and aircraft expansion as a major endorsement of the Clare base. 

It comes as the budget airline has confirmed it will operate four new routes on Shannon's Summer schedule, namely Madrid, Rome, Warsaw and Poznan, which is a service available from the MidWest for the very first time.

Additionally, frequency will be increased on routes to Manchester, Alicante, Barcelona-Reus, Malta and Lanzarote.

Shannon Airport Director Niall Kearns has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that both multinational businesses and passengers had expressed demand for more connectivity. 

Shannon Airport Hails Ryanair Expansion As Major Endorsement Of Clare Base

It's claimed specfic policies targeting the rental markey need to be implimented by the Government in order to combat rising monthly rents in Clare. 

It comes as the latest Daft.ie quarterly report shows the price of newly leasing a three-bed home has risen to more than €1,600 a month, while the average cost of renting a room in Clare has also increased to €609 monthly.

Meanwhile, Cabinet  has this morning signed off on its new housing plan, which aims to deliver 300,000 homes by 2030 and will also include plans to invest €2.5 billion in the Land Development Agency.

Economist at Trinity College Dublin and author of the Daft.ie report Ronan Lyons has been telling Clare FM's Darragh O'Grady that it's unlikely capacity can increase quick enough to deliver on those targets. 

Claims Specific Rental Market Policy Required To Combat Rising Clare Rents

There was a time when DJ Carey didn’t need a surname. 

The Kilkenny hurling legend, famed for his dazzling skill and easy charm, was one of Ireland’s most beloved sportsmen. But behind the glory, rumours swirled whispers that would one day reveal a shocking truth. 

Two decades after his glory days, Carey stands accused of faking cancer to con money from friends and fans who once idolised him. 

Journalist Eimear Ní Bhraonáin spoke with Alan Morrissey about the rise and fall of former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey.

Photo (c)  Irish Academic Press

EIMEAR NÍ BHRAONÁIN | The Dodger: DJ Carey And The Great Betrayal

It’s time for another episode of our newest feature on Morning Focus, Traditional Greats. Traditional Greats is presented and produced by Therese McInerney.  

This captivating 26-part series celebrates the enduring legacy of traditional Irish music in our county.  

Each episode pays tribute to a legendary Clare musician who has passed on, but whose influence continues to inspire generations.  

Therese speaks with musicians from across the county, exploring how these iconic figures shaped their musical journeys and contributed to Clare’s unique cultural heritage. 

Throughout the series, the timeless sounds of these greats are brought vividly to life, weaving their legacy into the very fabric of Clare’s musical identity. Listeners will enjoy a rich and heartfelt journey through the melodies, stories, and traditions that define our county’s proud musical history.  

In the latest episode of Traditional Greats, Therese pays tribute to Nell Galvin, featuring Joan Hanrahan. 

Traditional Greats: Nell Galvin

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