On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Conor Horgan, spokesperson for IBAL and Eugene Garrihy from Doolin 2 Aran Ferries about the latest nationwide coastal litter survey by business group, Irish Business Against Litter(IBAL). Both Lahinch and Mountshannon were found to be 'clean', although the news was less positive for Doolin pier and harbour, which was once again found to be 'moderately littered'.

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IBAL Coastal Litter Survey Results In For Clare

On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke to Cratloe Musician, Ger O Donnell. He, along with Kilfenora's Katie Theasby, and Johnny B Broderick, joined forces to produce a song about bravery, seeing the woods from the trees and taking advantage of the clearing in the mist. “I Found Strength” has been adopted by Women’s Aid to raise funds and awareness.

Women's Aid Adopt Clare Group's Song To Raise Funds And Awareness

On Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke to Ciara Copeland, Sheila Lynch and Stiofán MacGhabhann from Clare Animal Welfare. The dog rescue charity will pay a substantial part of the cost, as part of their philosophy of reducing the number of unwanted pets in the county. Clare Animal Welfare, which finds new homes for neglected, abused and abandoned animals, will also subsidise the cost of having your dog microchipped.

Clare Animal Welfare Subsidising People Having Their Pet Neutered Or Spayed Throughout August

On Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Dr. Martina Cleary, from Crusheen, founder of the Clare Pyrite Action Group, and Michelle Mansfield, a Sixmilebridge resident affected by pyrite. Clare had been fighting to be included in the pyrite redress scheme, with the Clare Pyrite Group and Clare County Council all leading the formulating of the application. The Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme is currently only open to Counties Mayo and Donegal and covers a maximum of 90% of remediation costs.

Application To Defective Concrete Block Grant Scheme

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke to Sinn Féin Councillor Donna McGettigan on the need remove taboos on conversations about menopause. A joint motion from a number of female councillors in Clare has called on the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly to bring in a number of improvements surrounding menopausal care in Ireland.

Clare Councillors Issue Plea To Health Minister To Bring In Improvements On Menopausal Care

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Matt McGranaghan from The Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland and Ennis musician Siobhan Peoples. Monday saw the resumption of indoor dining for the fully vaccinated, but live gigs are still not permitted in pubs, restaurants or hotels. The Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (MEAI), which has some 5,000 members, is calling for the Government to set out a clear plan for its members to return to work.

Calls For Roadmap For Musicians To Return To Work

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke to Darragh Hassett from Hassett Considine Solicitors in Ennis as the Tánaiste urges employers across Ireland to “have a heart” when dealing with their employees’ vaccine appointments. His call comes amid numerous reports of workers being docked wages or forced to take holiday days to attend vaccination appointments during working hours.

Tanaiste Calls On Workers To 'Name And Shame' Employers Who Don't Give Time Off For Vaccine

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke to Clare FM's Josh Prenderville about Social Housing Provision in Clare. The number of social housing projects delivered in Clare last year was just one tenth of the number of applications for housing to Clare County Council. Alan was also joined by Fianna Fáil Cllr from Ennis, Pat Daly and Simone McGreene, mother of one from Kilkee who lives with her parents and family.

Clare FM Investigation Into Social Housing Provision In Clare

This is the last in this season of Beyond Belief. As usual we are taking the month of August off and will be back on the first Sunday in September, renewed and freshed! Stephen Fletcher and Fr Gerry Kenny introduce pieces which their colleagues have chosen as worth of a listen again.

Beyond Belief - Sunday 25th July 2021

Pat Flynn visits the spectacular Cliffs of Moher and the nearby Moher Hill Open Farm.

Atlantic Tales - [Cliffs Of Moher] - 25th July - [Podcast]

Clare FM's Farm Focus - 24th July 2021 by Clare FM

Clare FM's Farm Focus - 24th July 2021

Clare FM's Cúl Caint - 24th July 2021 by Clare FM

Clare FM's Cúl Caint - 24th July 2021

Clare FM's Derrick Lynch speaks with Clarecastle's Gearoid O'Loughlin On His Career In The Horse Racing Industry

Clarecastle's Gearoid O'Loughlin On His Career In The Horse Racing Industry

Coming up on the show: We preview Clare's All Ireland qualifier with Cork. We also look ahead to must win games for the Clare camogie & ladies football sides, along with the 2020 Clare Junior A football final. We have our usual Greyhound Focus slot and also hear from the Clarecastle man hoping for glory at next week's Galway Racing Festival.

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