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A long-awaited dialysis unit at Ennis Hospital is expected to be operational by the end of this year. The UL Hospitals Group confirmed last August that the tender process for a Contracted Satellite Hemodialysis Unit service in Ennis was in progress and that it had met with a number of renal care providers. Those in Clare seeking renal care at present have to travel to either the Renal Department at University Hospital Limerick or its satellite centre on the Dock Road in Limerick. Responding to Ennistymon Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway in the Seanad, Junior Minister Dara Calleary says a provider has been identified and the unit should open in the coming months.

A West Clare business woman is calling for an urgent enhancement of local autism support services to ensure equal career and societal opportunities. There are roughly 320 diagnosis' of the intellectual disability in Clare, Limerick and North Tipperary every year. The sensory condition, presents a unique set of circumstances for every individual, however anxiety and stress in busy environments are commonly shared. Owner of Cocolemon Hair Salon in Kilrush and Sinn Féin local election candidate, Dawn Bennett says both healthcare and employment services need to be overhauled.

Clare Manager Mark Fitzgerald After Munster SFC Final Loss To Kerry

On this week's episode of Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn chats with actor, poet and musician Davóg Rynne from Miltown Malbay.

Clare Gardaí are advising people to take "collective responsibility" for their friend group as they socialise over the weekend. The May Bank Holiday period is typically associated with a spike in roads offences, with 188 arrests having been made over this weekend last year for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. 900 on-the-spot fixed charge penalty notices for speeding were also issued during this period. Head of the Roads Policing Unit in the Clare-Tipperary Garda Division Superintendent Eddie Golden says planning in advance is of paramount importance ahead of nights-out.

There are calls for targeted investment in slow tourism initiatives in East Clare. Last April, the adopted 'Killaloe Municipal District Strategy & Work Plan' identified the promotion of greenway and blueway attractions among fifteen key objectives for the region's future. Later this year, the local authority is hoping to open a landmark visitor centre at Inis Cealtra in tandem with the launch of public realm enhancements in Mountshannon in a €4.2m investment. East Clare Green Party local election candidate Audrey Flynn insists the local authority must match this funding with eco-tourism products.

Stephen Fletcher presents this Sunday's Beyond Belief and finds out more behind the scenes stories from our jet setting Vatican Correspondent Colm Flynn. He also questions Michael Burrows, the local Church of Ireland bishop, in a new 'Ask the Bishop' slot. As usual Stephen enjoys a coffee and chat with his friend and colleague Fr Gerry Kenny.

Fr Gerry Kenny leads our Sunday Prayer for today the 6th Sunday of Easter.

A Clare farmer claims the agricultural sector in this county is being severely hindered by over-regulation. It comes amid renewed concern over the EU Nitrates Derogation which currently applies to large swathes of land in the North and East of the county, where farming activity will face the restriction. The measure was introduced following an EPA recommendation aimed at reducing instances of pollution in natural waterways from agricultural run-off. Lissycasey farmer and Irish Freedom Party candidate in the Kilrush Electoral John Hill believes the report enforcing the decision is entirely flawed.

On the show this week, we will have an in-depth preview of Sunday's Munster football final as check in with both camps ahead of the game. There's a huge game on Saturday for the Clare U20 hurlers, BOC's minors continue their winning streak and the Clare minor footballers prepare for the Munster semi final

Clare FM Commentary - Clare V Tipperary Munster MFC Phase One Final

A Clare Government Senator is calling for a third new 96-bed block to be approved and delivered at University Hospital Limerick in order to tackle legacy capacity issues. It comes as the third HIQA Report in a row, published this week found patient privacy and dignity continues to be impacted by overcrowding. On it's latest unannounced visit the Health Inspection and Quality Authority found the level of overcrowding at Dooradoyle's Emergency Department was not consistent with a human-rights based approach to care. According to HIQA, University Hospital Limerick's Emergency Department has planned capacity for only 49 service users, but last year an average of 219 patients atended the ED every single day. Despite this, a Clare member of the Oireachtas Health Committee claims reopening a 24/7 Accident Emergency Department in Ennis goes against the wishes of the INMO and the Irish Medical Organisation. There are currently two-new 96 bed blocks planned for UHL which promise to increase bed capacity by 167 in

Clare's roads policing superintendent is urging people to take control of their own safety on the roads this Bank Holiday weekend. Seven road deaths have taken place over the May Bank Holiday period in the last five years, including one last year and four in 2022. Gardaí have this week announced the locations of nine static speed safety cameras due to be operational by the end of the year on national roads in Limerick, Cork, Waterford, Galway, Dublin, Wicklow, Donegal, Carlow and Mayo. Head of the Roads Policing Unit in the Clare-Tipperary Garda Division Superintendent Eddie Golden has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons it's up to passengers in cars as well as drivers to encourage good practice on the roads.

A Clare branch of the RNLI is warning the public that time is of the essence it comes to preventing water-related deaths this weekend. An inter-agency appeal has been launched to encourage water safety and preparedness over the coming summer months. Coinciding with the May bank holiday weekend, Water Safety Ireland, the Irish Coast Guard and the RNLI are jointly appealing to people heading back to the coast to exercise caution when planning water-related activities. If on a boat or water vessel, the advice is to wear a lifejacket, carry a reliable means of communication, keep a mobile phone in a watertight case and ensure someone knows when you're going and when you intend to be back. When planning activities on the water, people are again advised to carry an effective means of communication, assess weather and environmental conditions in advance, and seek help immediately if you or someone else appears to be in trouble. Swimmers, meanwhile, are encouraged to wear a wetsuit to stay warm, allow yourself t

East Clare’s musicians are coming together to show solidarity and to raise much needed funds for humanitarian aid by staging an event East Clare Seisiún Mór for Gaza at the renowned Peppers of Feakle on Bank Holiday Sunday 5th May starting at 8pm. A roll call of East Clare’s finest musicians will be joined by respected speakers on the lineup for the event. To learn more about what we can expect from the event, Alan Morrissey was joined by Pat Hayes, Maghera Fianna Fáil Councillor, and Claire ni Grianna, Clare IPSC activist. For more visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/east-clare-seisiun-mor-for-gaza-tickets-888220440247?aff=oddtdtcreator

To celebrate Orchard Blossom Day, East Clare based Irish Seed Savers and the National Biodiversity Data Centre All Ireland Pollinator Plan, have come together to launch a new guide book. The guide was put together by both groups to provide information on how to create and manage traditional orchards and fruit trees for pollinators on the farm, garden or other areas of land. The guide was launched at the Irish Seed Savers centre at Capparoe near Scarriff by Ruth Wilson, Farmland Pollinator Officer with the National Biodiversity Data Centre All Ireland Pollinator Plan.

It is time to bring you another weird and wonderful tale, which means it is time for another edition of Seanchaí Corner. Seanchaí Corner sees the renowned author, storyteller, lecturer and broadcaster Eddie Lenihan regaling us with a memorable story from his extensive collection of old Irish tales and fables. In our latest installment of Seanchaí Corner, Eddie Lenihan tells a story about St. Patrick and the men from Gort.

Clare Suicide Bereavement Support will offer its annual healing programme starting next week. The eight-week course will get underway from next Tuesday, the 7th of May, with different themes each week. To shed some light on what to expect, Alan Morrissey was joined by Ciara Flynn, Volunteer with Clare Suicide Bereavement Support, on Friday's Morning Focus. To get in touch, please visit https://claresuicidebereavementsupport.com/

Students across the Shannon Estuary set out their vision for the future at the 4th Compass schools competition final. St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Spanish Point, were named as the overall winners for their movie, called ‘Turbine’. To find out more, on Friday's morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by students, Alysha Sexton, Roisin Molohon, Lucy O’ Keeffe and Tutor Ronan Daly.

Boston National School will be marking their 150th anniversary this coming weekend. A mass/blessing and Family Fun Day are on the cards for Sunday. To find out more, on Friday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Olga Kearns, past pupil, parent, and supporter of Boston NS, and Áine Ní Dhochartaigh, principal of Boston National School.