Olly Murs plays Cork's Live at The Marquee on June 9th! Ahead of the big gig, Olly joined us on The Colum McGrath Breakfast Show for a bit of a giggle! Tickets from ticketmaster.ie and details from aikenpromotions,com

On Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan was joined by Amanda Major who was honoured with the community volunteerism and advocacy award at the recent Pride of Africa African Advocacy Network Ireland Achievement Awards. Amanda, who lives in Ennis, was honoured with the community volunteerism and advocacy award at the ceremony, which was held at Westmanstown Sports Events Centre in Dublin. The Pride of Africa AANI Achievement Awards recognise the incredible accomplishments and service to the African community in Ireland.

On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan was joined by Kieran Keating who is the Chairman of Clare GAA. On Sunday 11th June, Clare are set to face arch rivals Limerick in the Munster Senior Hurling Final, which will serve as a repeat of last year's decider. After much speculation regarding who the banner men would face in the decider, all fixture details have now been released. The game is set to take place in the TUS Gaelic Grounds on Sunday 11th of June with a 1:45 pm throw in. There has been significant speculation surrounding this decision with Limerick now gaining home advantage for the final.

Terrace tickets for the much anticipated clash are set to go on sale via https://www.ticketmaster.ie/limerick-v-clare-munster-gaa-hurling-limerick-city-11-06-2023/event/18005EBF858C1C63 and in selected Centra and Supervalu stores.

Clare County Council has commissioned a property condition survey of the county's Shannon Heritage Sites. Lambert Smith Hampton Commercial Real Estate Consultants have been appointed to carry out a technical audit of Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, Craggaunowen, Knappogue Castle & The Cliffs Of Moher Retail unit. Upon completion at the end of the year, a report will be submitted to the local authority which will act as the guideline for all future investment in maintenance, remedial and conservation works at the attractions.

Clare County Council Director Of Tourism, Leonard Cleary says the examination will ensure the enhancement of the visitor experience.

The Clare based President of the Irish Road Hauliers Association claims the reinstatment of excise duty is reasonable due to the recent levelling off in fuel prices.

The price of Petrol & Diesel will increase by 6c & 5c per litre respectively from midnight as part of the first of a three phased reintroduction of the tax.

The cut was first implemented in January of last year as costs soared to over €2 per litre following supply chain complications arising on the back of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Ennis native Eugene Drennan says he has received assurances from the department that mitigating measures will be revisited if fuel prices spiral again in the future.

The Clare Older People's Council says public transport in rural areas must be improved in order to cater for the county's growing older population.

Data from the most recent census shows the number of people over 65 in Clare has increased by 23% since the last census was taken in 2016 and now stands at 21,657.

Public transport has been raised as an issue in rural areas due to the alleged low number of bus stops in some places which poses a barrier to older people's use of bus services.

Clare Older People's Council Chair Maurice Harvey has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons that older people in rural Clare who don't have access to a car are "completely isolated".

On Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan was joined by Helena Slattery who is a Youth and Community Worker with Clare Youth Service. Helena discussed the upcoming exam supports that the Clare Youth Service are set to provide across the county in order to offer students a safe and stress-free environment ahead of their exams. Locations across the county in Ennis, Sixmilebridge, Kilrush, Newmarket On Fergus, Killaloe and Shannon will assist students to avail of support, information and guidance ahead of the exam period.

For more information regarding Clare Youth Service Exam Café, visit https://www.facebook.com/ClareYouthService, contact [email protected] or (065) 684 5350.

On Wednesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tommy Corbett from Carey Corbett Financial Solutions, who provided listeners with financial advice regarding getting retirement ready.

On Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan was joined by Simon White who is the Chairman of the Limerick and Tipperary Woodland Owners Ltd along with Councillor Pat Burke who is a farmer with ash plantation. They reacted to the recent decision by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, which has ruled out compensation for farmers affected by ash die back. They discussed the significant financial impact this will have on farmers and expressed their concerns over the amount of trees dying prematurely in Ireland which will have a knock on effect in years to come.

A Clare GP warned people of the unknown effects of using vapes regularally especially in young people

This comes after the cabinet has signed off on new laws to ban the sale of e-cigarettes to under 18s. It will also see a change to who can sell vaping products - banning them from vending machines or at events for children.

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly expects legislation to be passed before the Dáil's summer recess.

Ennis GP, Dr Maire Finn feels that regular vape use could lead to health problems in young people.