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Clare Musicians And Organisers Launch Appeal To Support South African Orphanage

A Clare-based group of musicians and fundraisers is appealing for public support for Babies in the Bush orphanage in South Africa, with a fundraising target of €1,500 to help provide new beds for the facility.  Breda McNamara, Gearóid McNamara and colleagues, working alongside organiser Lorraine Keenan, have been involved with the project since 2019 and say they remain closely connected to its work.   Following a recent return visit, they are encouraging donations and shares of the appeal, saying even small contributions will make a real difference. Breda McNamara, the trip's organiser and chairperson of Cnoc Na Gaoithe Cultural Centre in Tulla, and Gearóid McNamara, Tulla Musician, joined Alan Morrissey to discuss the fundraiser. Photo (c) Lorraine Keenan via BackABuddy

New Book Celebrates Kilrush Shamrocks’ Historic 1970s Five-In-A-Row Success

Alan Morrissey was joined earlier by Chris Dixon O’Mara, author of a new book celebrating the remarkable success of Kilrush Shamrocks GAA Club during the 1970s.  The book revisits the club’s golden era when Kilrush Shamrocks achieved an unprecedented five senior football championship titles in a row—a feat that has never been matched before or since.   Chris joined Alan in-studio to discuss the inspiration behind the publication and the upcoming launch. Photo (c) Clare FM

Clare Mother’s Cycle Raises Funds For Clare Crusaders

A Clare mother has completed a three-day fundraising cycle over the weekend in support of Clare Crusaders, and she joins me on the line now.  Sue Corcoran took on the 3-day challenge from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th, raising funds for the charity that has supported her son Conor since he was just eight weeks old.    Conor, who was born with Down syndrome and a rare form of severe epilepsy, is now approaching his 17th birthday on June 1st.  The cycle was undertaken as a way of giving back to Clare Crusaders, whose therapy services and summer camps have played a major role in Conor’s development over the years. Photo (c) Clare FM

Men’s Health Week Series Encourages Small Steps Towards Better Wellbeing

Morning Focus is marking County Clare Men’s Health Week 2026 (15–21 June) with the theme “What’s Your Small Step?” as part of a week-long series of activities, discussions, and ways to take part.   The initiative, supported by Clare County Council and the Men’s Health Pledge, encourages men to make small, practical changes to improve physical and mental wellbeing.  We will explore how small, realistic lifestyle changes can make a meaningful difference.   Today we focus on the importance of making manageable changes to support overall health and wellbeing with Joan Tarmey, Healthy Ireland Co-ordinator Clare County Council, and Paul Murphy, Cathaoirleach Clare County Council. Photo (c) Clare FM

Dylan Costelloe Clohessy Memorial Blood Drive

A blood donation can take less than an hour, but the impact can last a lifetime.     This Wednesday, Clare County Council is partnering with the Irish Blood Transfusion Service to host a special blood drive in Ennis, organised in memory of Dylan Costelloe Clohessy, who tragically lost his life following an accident in Indonesia in 2024.    The initiative is being led by Dylan’s mother, Edelle Costelloe, who hopes to honour her son's memory by encouraging more people to donate blood and help save lives.    Joining Alan Morrissey earlier to tell us more about the event and the inspiration behind it is Edelle Costelloe. Photo (c) Clare FM