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No Non-Compliances For UHL In Latest HIQA Report

University Hospital Limerick has been found at least partially compliant in all healthcare standards following an inspection by the Health Watchdog. HIQA made a pre-announced visit to the MidWest Region's main hospital on the 18th and 19th of November last year. Although the report noted marked improvements in the hospital's operations, management told inspectors the hospital was regularly working at 120% capacity. Friends of Ennis Hospital Chairperson Angela Coll says it's clear more beds and resources are needed in the region.

Dáil Protest Hears LNG Terminal Will Harm Clare Communities

A protest underway at Leinster House this lunchtime claims Clare communities will be put directly at risk under the government's LNG plans. It comes as the coalition is currently progressing the Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve Bill through the Dáil. The plans would include a Liquified Natural Gas Terminal which could cost up to €900m being located off the coast of Cahercon in Kildysart. Head of Policy with Friends of the Earth Jerry Mac Evilly has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan he believes it will have serious environmental and public health consequences.

Clare County Fire and Rescue Service Appealing To People In Upland Areas To Exercise Caution Amid High Fire Risk

Clare County Fire and Rescue Service is appealing to residents and landowners of uplands parts of the county to exercise extreme caution amid a high fire risk. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has put a Condition Orange notice in place nationwide until 6pm on Saturday. The notice warning applies to all areas but especially those where there's live vegetation that could catch fire such as dead grasses, heather and gorse. Clare Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer Cormac Falvey has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons any forest fire is "very difficult" to extinguish in conditions like these.

Simple Steps To Keep Older People Safe As Temperatures Soar

As temperatures continue to climb across the country, experts are reminding families of the importance of helping older loved ones stay safe during hot weather.     Aisling Cooke, National Caregiver Training Manager with Dovida, joined Alan Morrissey to share some practical advice on staying hydrated, keeping cool, recognising the signs of overheating, and ensuring older people remain comfortable and connected during the warm spell. Image (c) Africa images via Canva

Local Community Volunteer Event For Invasive Species Week

As part of Invasive Species Week 2026, a local environmental group in North Clare is inviting the public to learn more about one of Ireland's most damaging invasive plants and the efforts being made to restore a valuable local habitat.  The Restore Ballymacraven River Association has spent the past three years removing Cherry Laurel from the Ballymacraven River corridor near Ennistymon and replacing it with thousands of native Irish trees.   This weekend, the group is hosting an Information and Volunteer Day to highlight the importance of invasive species management and community-led environmental restoration.   Joining Alan Morrissey to tell us more about the event, the work being carried out along the river, and how local people can get involved was Cía McElveen Walsh, Community Engagement Officer with the Restore Ballymacraven River Association. Photo (c) The Spruce