On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan was joined live in studio by Dóirín Graham who is the Chief Executive for the Clare Local Development Company. Dóirín discussed the invite being issued by the Clare Local Development Company to the people living in local communities throughout County Clare. This is in order for the public to have their say and to help shape the new LEADER programme which will be set out by the Clare Local Development Company. She mentioned the series of public meetings that are set to take place across the county in the month of April. She stated the importance of the LEADER programme which has been delivered for the past 31 years and highlighted how vital it is for local people to have their opinions heard regarding the programme which will be published in July 2023. Dóirín also spoke about the online surveys which also can be completed in order to help shape the programme and previewed the online consultation which will take place on May 3rd.

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On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan was joined by Geraldine Plunkett who is a former Glenroe actress who is set to star in an adaptation of Moliere's 'Tartuffe'. Geraldine discussed the Abbey Theatres latest production which is set to take to the stage of Limerick's Lime Tree Theatre next week. Geraldine described the storyline of the play which was first performed in 1664. She mentioned the theme of the play along with highlighting the level of humour that is portrayed throughout the duration of the play. Geraldine also previewed her role in the production and the character that she is set to play.

The production itself is set to run between the 12th and 15th of April at the the Lime Tree Theatre in Limerick. If you wish to buy tickets for the production, you can do so by visiting https://limetreetheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873631938.

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan paid a visit to Ennistymon CBS and met up with Mary Lyons who is the principal of the school, John Galvin who is a history and English teacher along with past pupils Brendan Keane and PJ Murrihy. They discussed the upcoming amalgamation of the three secondary schools located in Ennistymon. The three schools are set to merge into a new state of the art community school that will open in September 2023. Mary highlighted the importance of the amalgamation which she believes is necessary progression for the future of education in Ennistymon. She stated how this will also help to eliminate past issues regarding space and costs among the three schools. John discussed the origins of Ennistymon CBS and his desire for the schools history to be carried on to the new community school opening in September. PJ recalled his fond memories of the school and his relationship with past teachers and students within the school. Brendan highlighted the role that he still has within the school and mentioned his desire for it's legacy to live forever.

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan was joined by Morning Focus listener Mary who lives in Tulla, Mary Howard who is a Fine Gael Councillor from Ennis and Shane Talty who is a Fine Gael Councillor from Ennistymon. The trio discussed the issue of dog fouling in County Clare and urged dog owners to take responsibility and clean up after their dog. Morning Focus listener Mary who previously spoke about the matter on Morning Focus highlighted that this issue is still ongoing in her local area and has seen little improvement. Mary Howard discussed the various initiatives that have been put in place by Clare County Council in order to curb the issue. Shane Talty discussed how crucial it is for education to be provided on dog fouling and encouraged dog owners to take responsibility.

Bus Éireann representatives are being called on to appear before a special meeting of Shannon Municipal District Councillors. Shannon Sinn Féin Councillor, Donna McGettigan, claims the current state of the service is defeating the purpose of public transport.

MidWest Simon says there's no end in sight to the increased demand for Clare's emergency accommodation services.

The moratorium on no fault evictions was lifted over the weekend and Head Of Operations at MidWest Simon, Elisha Fahy is adding her voice to concerns that this will now exacerbate the homeless crisis in this county.

Newmarket Celtic Manager Paddy Purcell After FAI Junior Cup Semi - Final Win

Fr Brendan Quinlivan presents Beyond Belief this week and features an interview with Fr. Iggy McCormack, vocations director for the Killaloe Diocese about the Irish Bishops’ upcoming year of prayer for vocations to the diocesan priesthood.

Fr. Piaras Jackson SJ takes us through the rituals of Holy Week and the Triduum while Pat Coyle reflects on the theology of atonement as seen in the cross of Christ on Good Friday

**Catch-up** - For this week's episode of Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn when birdwatching in Ballyvaughan with members of the Clare Branch of Birdwatch Ireland.

Concern has been raised that Sixmilebridge will become submerged, if works aren't carried out to bolster flood defences.

Local Councillor John Crowe has expressed disappointment that the weir in the village hasn't been included in the 5.8 million euro schedule of works for the Shannon municipal district this year.

The Fine Gael Councllor says the weir has played a crucial role in ensuring that the village didn't flood in the past.

Councillor Crowe is now worried that heavy rainfall could lead to serious flooding in Sixmilebridge if the weir isn't repaired.