History In Focus - The Famine Continues

Travel Tales With Fergal - Alentejo, Portugal

On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Fergal O’Keeffe, Ennis Native and creator of Travel Tales with Fergal podcast. Fergal recounted his travels in Alentejo in Portugal to distract us from the current bad weather. Photo (c) Clare FM

History In Focus - The Famine Continues

Colm Liddy, local author and historian was back in-studio on Tuesday’s Morning Focus for our regular history in focus slot. This week Colm continued telling Alan Morrissey the fascinating history of Clare during the Great Famine. Photo (c) Clare FM

Retirement Planning Expert Ahead of Shannon Chamber Investment Event

With many people concerned about whether they're saving enough for retirement, and with ongoing economic uncertainty prompting questions about pensions, investments and long-term financial planning, Shannon Chamber is hosting a special investment planning event in Shannon next week in partnership with Cantor Fitzgerald.    The event will focus on retirement planning, wealth management, and current investment opportunities.    To discuss some of the key issues people should be considering when it comes to their financial future, Alan Morrissey was joined by Laura Reidy, Director of Wealth Management at Cantor Fitzgerald. Photo (c) Fergal Phillips via The Business Post

Katie Taylor Prepares For Her Final Fight

It promises to be one of the biggest nights in Irish sporting history.   Katie Taylor will return home to fight at Croke Park on the 5th of September, defending her world titles against unbeaten French challenger Flora Pili in a historic undisputed WBC Women's Super Lightweight Title clash, in what will be the Bray boxer’s final fight.    The event marks the first professional boxing card at Croke Park since Muhammad Ali fought there in 1972 and could see Taylor crowned an undisputed world champion for a third time.   Ahead of what many are calling the perfect final chapter in an extraordinary career, Alan Morrissey spoke with Katie Taylor and her promoter, Brian Peters about the upcoming Croke Park bout with Flora Pili, and her incredible career. Photo (c) Clare FM

Domestic Violence Register Law To Be Brought To Cabinet

The Government is set to bring forward Jennie’s Law this week, legislation that would establish a public register of people convicted of serious domestic violence offences. Named in memory of Jennifer Poole, the law is designed to help people make safer decisions in relationships by allowing access to information about past convictions. However, it also raises important questions around privacy, victim safety, and how effectively such measures can prevent domestic abuse. To discuss the potential impact of the proposed legislation, Alan Morrissey joined by Siobhán O’Connor, Director of Services with Clare Haven. Photo (c) Collins via The Irish Independent