A Clare TD is blasting what he describes as a 'nonsensical' approach in Government communication with schools in the Shannon area.

Meelick-based Deputy Cathal Crowe, who's himself a teacher, believes areas such as healthcare and education need to be prioritised for both new arrivals and existing members of the community.

There are fresh calls for the reopening of Crusheen station ahead of the publication of a review of Ireland's rail network.

Member of the Crusheen Railstop Campaign and local Fianna Fail Councillor Pat Hayes says the example of Sixmilebridge station should be looked at for the facility.

On Monday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane’s Garden Centre in Kilcolgan.

On this week’s In The Garden, Tom provided listeners with all the information, tips and tricks regarding celebrating valentines day with some lovely plants such as roses in particular.

If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or Whatsapp to 086 1800 964.

On Monday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke to Avril Collentine of Cahir & Co Solicitors, Ennis in our weekly legal slot.

This week, Avril discussed farm transfers for people under the age of 35 and below.

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan was joined by John Sweeney who is the Co-ordinator of Clare Sports Partnership. John spoke about the campaign Clare Sport Partnership have launched called 'Season of Respect' which aims to tackle the issue of abuse towards referees and officials in sport throughout Clare. He described the process of educating clubs and schools on referee and official abuse through workshops in order to put a halt to the issue.

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan was joined by Mary KcKeown and Niamh O' Callaghan who are involved in organising the Kilrush and Shannon St Patrick's Day parades respectively. Mary discussed the Kilrush Parade including the theme of the parade which will be 'Diversity in West Clare' and mentioned the programme of events that will take place on the day. The series of events will begin at 1:30 pm and will be led by Meteorologist Michelle Dillon. Niamh spoke about the Shannon parade and she outlined the series of events that will take place throughout the day. She spoke about Joe Buckley who is the Grand Marshal of the event and described the idea behind the theme of this years parade.

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan was joined by Paddy McGeoghan who is the Advocacy and Communications Manager with Epilepsy Ireland and Theresa O' Donohue who is an epilepsy sufferer. Paddy discussed the new campaign launched by Epilepsy Ireland which aims to highlight the lack of knowledge about epilepsy as a whole in the country. He described the importance of raising awareness regarding the condition with over 40,000 people suffering with epilepsy. Theresa spoke about her past experiences of dealing with epilepsy including how she deals with the condition on a daily basis.

Clare Manager Brian Lohan Speaking To Clare FM's Derrick Lynch After NHL Loss To Limerick

Fr Gerry Kenny presents this Valentine Themed Beyond Belief.

For this week's episode of Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn visited Corofin to meet Nolan Crampsie and Nadaa Hyder, a young Canadian couple who left the bright lights of Toronto to open their own gourmet café and art gallery in Corofin, Co Clare.