Arts Slot With County Arts Officer Siobhán Mulcahy - 22nd June

Former All-Star Hurler Tony Griffin On His Teenager’s Book Of Life Being Given New Lease Of Life

Little Island Books have announced they will take over salesand distribution of Teenager’s Book of Life by Tony Griffin, which has sold 30,000 copies across two editions since 2021 despite having no trade distribution. The publisher has also commissioned Griffin, a former ClareAll-Star hurler, to write a new non-fiction book for teenagers provisionally titled Spark: The Inner Game for Young Athletes, due for publication in 2027. Drawn from Griffin’s work with young people in schools across Ireland, the book addresses issues such as friendships, emotions, love and loss, and has been praised as a positive counterpoint to the “manosphere” and negative online influences. Tony Griffin joined Alan Morrissey on Monday's Morning Focus.

Arts Slot With County Arts Officer Siobhán Mulcahy - 22nd June

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.

Official Opening Of Woodies In Ennis

It's claimed the addition of a new large business in Ennis showcases a clear need for an expanded retail offering throughout the town. Woodies officially opened its 36th Irish store at the Ballymaley Business Park on the Gort Road on Saturday , creating 34 jobs in the process. Crowds queued outside the premises from 3am to get a first look at the new store, giving rise to speculation that Ennis' retail market has broader potential. Clare FM's Daragh Dolan was there for the opening.

Mac Conmara Heritage Consulting Audit Of Clare Oral Heritage Recordings

County Clare has long been recognised for its rich tradition of storytelling, folklore, music and oral history, but many of the recordings that capture those voices and memories remain hidden away in homes, community collections and archives across the county. Now, Clare County Council's Heritage Office, working with Mac Conmara Heritage and supported by the Heritage Council, has launched the first-ever county-wide audit of Clare's oral heritage collections. The project aims to identify and document recordings before they are lost to time, helping to preserve an invaluable record of the county's people, traditions and lived experiences. To discuss the initiative, Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare County Council Heritage Officer Congella McGuire, and Tara Brady and Tomás Mac Conmara from Mac Conmara Heritage.

Ennis Native Honours Memory Of Late Wife Lost To Breast Cancer With 234km Solo Paddle Challenge

An Ennis man is preparing to undertake what he believes will be a first-of-its-kind challenge on Ireland's longest river, all in memory of his late wife. This August, Trevor Murphy plans to paddle the entire navigable length of the River Shannon — a remarkable 234-kilometre journey from County Cavan to Limerick City — on a stand-up paddleboard. Trevor is taking on the challenge in memory of his wife Emma, a Clarecastle native and mother of their three children, who sadly passed away in January 2025 following a courageous battle with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. The fundraiser will support breast cancer research and celebrate Emma's life, courage and legacy. Trevor Murphy joined Alan Morrissey on Monday's Morning Focus.