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The Capital Runway

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Welcome to the "The Capital Runway" podcast by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, your inside look at the bustling world of Washington Dulles International and Washington Reagan National Airports. Join us as we explore the people, functions, and operations that keep these hubs of travel running smoothly. From behind-the-scenes stories to interviews with industry experts, we'll give you an in-depth look at what it takes to keep the planes flying. Whether you're an aviation enthus ...
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Since 2020 a News Organization About City Life. We’re nonpartisan dedicated and committed to serving the public and our community. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citylifeorg/support
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A member of the Ennis 2040 board has proposed putting aside funding for the upkeep of businesses affected by the ongoing public realm works in the county town.It follows previous calls from business owners for a moratorium on commercial rates in order to offset the loss of business caused by the disruption.Although the works to upgrade the streetsc…
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The Clare based Deputy Leader of the Green Party believes a General Election is imminent.Speculation has ramped up over the date voters will be going to the polls after pallets of election posters belonging to Tánaiste Micheál Martin and billboards with Taoiseach Simon Harris were spotted across the country this week.Both party leaders have however…
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The new season of Clare Museum’s Lecture Series will get underway this evening. Mary Cahill, an archaeologist and former Keeper of Irish Antiquities at the National Museum of Ireland, will give the opening lecture. Clare Museum’s lecture series runs from October through to May and, this season, talks will take place on the second Wednesday of each …
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A recent social media post by the Mid-West Hospital Campaign group stated that they were contacted by people expressing major concerns at the current state of the Emergency Department in UHL, with plenty of online commentary about current overcrowding conditions there. According to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation’s Trolleywatch figures, …
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We have spoken about anti-social behaviour in Shannon on Morning Focus before, and it appears to be an issue in the town once again. Mike O’Loughlin, who is a member of Shannon Community Group, has been highlighting incidents of anti-social behaviour in Shannon on social media recently. Mike has questioned the anti social behaviour in a Facebook po…
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Shannon Airport has topped a national customer experience ranking. Ireland's Customer Experience Insights (CXi) Report 2024, widely regarded as a benchmark for customer satisfaction, has ranked Shannon Airport in the top spot in the travel category and ranked 4th overall. The placement means Shannon Airport now leads the travel sector and ranks as …
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Clare County Council has expressed confidence that public realm works in Ennis will conclude by the end of next year. The local authority commenced an €11.5 million two-year contract with Shareridge Limited last October for streetscape enhancements at High Street, Bank Place, O’Connell Square, O’Connell Street, Old Barrack Street and Barrack Square…
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It's claimed a landmark moment has been reached for Clare's disabled community. The Government has confirmed it will ratify the optional protocol of the United Nation's Convention on the rights of people with disabilities, over 6 years after the main body of the legislation was passed in Dáil Eireann. The measure will ensure a system is in place fo…
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A Government Minister claims investment is being put into Clare to protect the county's IDA-supported jobs.It comes as data from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment has revealed the number of people employed in Clare as a result of foreign direct investment has dipped under 6,000 for the first time in a decade.The level of growth in …
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The Clare branch of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service is warning further hospital cancellations in The MidWest are highly likely unless urgent supply issues are addressed.The IBTS has issued a pre-amber alert, which means all Irish Hospitals have been asked to conserve their use of blood.An additional 2,000 donations are needed over the next mont…
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A former Mayor of Ennis believes it's "disappointing" that environmental concerns have resulted in another setback for the Ennis Data Centre.After ruling to uphold Clare County Council's 2022 decision to grant planning permission for the data centre on the Tulla Road in April of this year, An Bórd Pleanála has now told the High Court it won't oppos…
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It's claimed the Government's early childhood care and education scheme is failing children with additional needs in Clare.Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman has been requested to visit a creche in Shannon to observe the plight of one child who has been cut off from accessing essential equipment and daily supports.The ECCE scheme allows qualifyin…
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Gardaí in Clare claim they've caught motorists here watching movies while driving.With Road Safety Week now underway, members of an Garda Síochána are aiming to draw attention to the main causes of crashes on Irish roads which are driving under the influence, while distracted and at speed.144 people have been killed in road traffic collisions in Ir…
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If you are ready to start your fitness journey, then you could do a lot worse than head in the direction of Lisdoonvarna. This week has seen the start of a “Steps to 5k” programme in Lisdoonvarna’s Pavilion Park. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by class instructor at Doolin Yoga and Fitness, Tricia McDonnell and running coach, Se…
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It is time for another wonderful tale from the one and only Eddie Lenihan, which means it is time for Seanchaí Corner.Every fortnight on Morning Focus, Seanchaí Corner sees Eddie, the renowned author, storyteller, lecturer, and broadcaster regaling us with a memorable story from his extensive collection of old Irish tales and fables.This week, Eddi…
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Hotel Woodstock will be representing Clare in a big way at this year’s Family Business Awards. The Ennis hotel is a finalist in not one, not two, but three categories for the prestigious awards.The three categories are Innovative Family Business of the year, Hospitality Business of the year and Best In Customer Service To tell us more about it, Ala…
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The head of the Shannon Region Conference and Sports Bureau has been awarded for her contribution to Mid-West economy at this year’s Businesswoman of the Year Awards. Network Ireland’s annual Awards celebrate the success of women in business across eight categories. General Manager of the Shannon Region Conference and Sports Bureau, Karen Ronan rec…
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Today is World Dyslexia Day, with the entire month of October designated as Dyslexia Awareness Month. For Dyslexia Awareness Month, Dyslexia Ireland is focusing on the urgent issue of the lack of extra time in exams for dyslexic students in Junior and Leaving Cert exams. To talk more about this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Blossom4life founder, Un…
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Seamus O’Rourke brings his latest show to Glór called Indigestion tomorrow evening. Indigestion has been described as sensitive, hilarious, intelligent, absolutely compelling and refreshingly forthright. It is a story full of hope, where laughter and tears join hands and race the viewers through fifty years of a life.To find out more about it, Alan…
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The IFA has successfully secured funding to deliver the National Farmer Health Checks Project. This is being funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine (DAFM) and carried out in partnership with Croí (Heart and Stroke Charity). The FREE Health Check will be coming to Ennis Mart on Thursday, the 10th of October at 10:30am. To disc…
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The Clare branch of the Green Party claims it's the "end of the road" for the proposed Ennis Data Centre. Following a legal challenge, An Bórd Pleanála has admitted it "erred in law in failing to adequately consider the environmental effects" of the planned development by Art Data Centres Limited at Tooreen on the Tulla Road. As a result, the plann…
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It's hoped the return of management teams on the ground at University Hospital Limerick will significantly speed up patient care reforms. It's understood UL Hospitals Group management have relocated to the UHL campus this month after spending the last two years working from offices at the Raheen Industrial Estate 2km down the road. The issue has be…
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The solicitor for the family of tragic Shannon teenager Aoife Johnston says they have been failed by the state for a second time following the outcome of the Clarke Report.It comes as the family is demanding a public inquiry into sixteen-year old Aoife's death at University Hospital Limerick in December 2022, amid discontent with the findings of a …
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It's claimed rampant property price rises in Clare are due to the county becoming a victim of it's own success. The latest quarterly report from Myhome.ie shows the median cost of a four-bed home here has increased by over €50,000 in the last year, to now command an asking price of €295,000.Over the last twelve months, the number of homes on the ma…
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The Clare branch of St Vincent De Paul is appealing for compassionate and driven people to join its volunteering ranks.The organisation is hosting an information meeting in the Temple Gate Hotel at 7:30pm this Wednesday following a record number of calls in 2023.In Clare alone, SVP received over 5,000 calls for assistance last year and helped over …
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The new owners of a renowned Ennis hotel claims its strategic location made it a logical purchase.Dermot Kelly and John Gavin of Kelvin Hotels Limited have acquired the Temple Gate Hotel following the Madden family's 28-year ownership of the property.The pair are also the proprietors of the award-winning Shannon Springs Hotel and successfully raise…
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On Monday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane’s Garden Centre in Kilcolgan.This week, Tom gave listeners some advice in relation to a range of shrubs and trees for a wow display In winter and autumn.Picture (c) Keane's Garden CentrePor Clare FM
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The Clare branch of SVP - the Society of St Vincent de Paul – is actively recruiting new volunteers in the Ennis area. This follows the record number of calls they received for their help in 2023 – the largest number of calls in its history. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Secretary of Clare SVP, Cyril Treanor.Photo (c): Clare…
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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.This week, Siobhán discussed On the Boards Book Launch in Ennis, Burren Annual in Ballyvaughan and much more!Photo (c): Clar…
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The Burren Annual Exhibition for 2024 is underway. This year’s exhibition features Scottish artist, Keith McIntyre, who explores coastal geological phenomena through mural scale drawing, print, performance and film. Mullach Mòr, translated from Irish Gaelic means ‘the big rock’, will run until the 23rd of October. To talk more about this, Alan Morr…
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Team Hope is launching its annual Christmas Shoebox Appeal, to support communities in Africa and Eastern Europe this winter. Since 2010, the campaign has delivered over 2.5 million shoeboxes packed with essential items, toys, and school supplies—often the only gift these children receive all year. This year, Team Hope aims to send as many shoeboxes…
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Fleming Medical has continued to support the invaluable work of the Irish Red Cross. The humanitarian efforts both locally and internationally are truly inspiring, and it has put Fleming Medical in a position to support James’ fundraising efforts.Fleming Medial look forward to continue their partnership and supporting the Irish Red Cross Clare Bran…
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The sale of the 4-star facility: a 70-bedroom hotel, bar and restaurant in Ennis brought to an end the Madden family’s lengthy and eminent association with the hotel industry in Clare. A new era begins at the Temple Gate Hotel, though, with its purchase by a Co Clare hotelier, Kelvin Hotels Ltd. It is now owned by two well-known local hoteliers, De…
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The HSE has come in for harsh criticism for failing to deliver a second primary care centre in Ennis. In November 2018, the organisation confirmed plans for two facilities in the county town and although the first of those opened on Station Road last year, the proposed Tulla Road site has yet to come to fruition. The HSE says it's experienced signi…
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Clare firefighters admit "there's a possibility" they'll resume industrial action following their rejection of WRC proposals. Retained firefighters, who are members of SIPTU, have voted 55% against and 45% in favour of the Workplace Relations Commission proposals which were agreed to by union representatives and Government representatives in August…
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On Atlantic Tales this week, Pat Flynn travels to Leamanagh Castle to hear the story of one of 17th century Clare’s most powerful and formidable women, Máire Rua who also achieved a degree of notoriety, with many stories told of her cruelty and cunning. We delve into the facts but also the myths and legends.…
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It's claimed the lack of a nearby Emergency Department is preventing GPs from working in rural Clare.The HSE has received no suitable applications for a General Practitioner vacancy in Kilrush, despite advertising the role on five separate occasions since January 2023.It's also emerged, just six practices in this county are offering dental services…
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Its claimed necessary plans as part of the school transport scheme were not put in place in Clare.Kilrush Independent TD, Violet Anne Wynne, made the point when speaking in the the Dáil this week regarding the rollout of the scheme.It was recently revealed that €2.4 million was spent on on taxis to bring Clare children to school in 2023, and Deputy…
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An East Clare General Election candidate insists better services are needed in this county to ensure those experiencing mental health issues don't spiral into addiction.Matthew Moroney has announced he'll be running as an Independent in the upcoming General Election.The Broadford farmer ran under the banner of Independent Ireland in the recent Loca…
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It's hoped legacy nightmare flooding issues will soon come to an end for businesses and residents of a West Clare community.It comes as Clare County Council has submitted a planning application to An Bórd Pleanála for a flood relief scheme for Kilkee.The proposed works will involve road reconstruction, the provision of flood defence walls and new e…
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Electric vehicle sales in Clare have been below 2023 levels every month so far this year.In the first nine months of the 2024, just 227 vehicles with an electric engine have been sold here, indicating a drop of 45% from the 410 sold in the same period last year, according to statistics from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry.In September, just…
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