Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 12ú lá de mí Lúnasa, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.

I 1977 tháinig sé amach go mbeadh na mbainc chun an t-airgeadas a mhéadú den airgead a raibh siad ag cur isteach chuig an earnáil tithíochta.

I 1988 rinne an rialtas athrú ó bhonn chun na bus scoile a cur air siúil go príobháideach agus chur siad scéim ar ceall I ceithre chontae.

I 1988 tháinig mapa nua amach den réigiún an tSionainn mar fhiontar gnó le The Ailwee Cave agus Forbairt na tSionainne.

I 1994 leithdháil siad deontais de 72 míle punt chuig 12 scéim áis fhóillíochta sa chontae.

Sin James Blunt le You're Beautiful – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2005.

Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1986 chan Prince a chéad cheolchoirm amach as trí I Wembly I Londain. Bhí sé a chéad cheolchoirm sa Bhreatain I cúig bliana.

I 2007 chuaigh Kate Nash chuig uimhir a haon sa Bhreatain lena chéad albam Made Of Bricks.

Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Tyson Fury sa Bhreatain I 1988 agus rugadh Cara Delevingne sa Bhreatain ar an lá seo I 1992 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sí.

Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo.

Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 12th of August, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh

1977: Banks were set to set up the volume of finance they are putting into the housing industry.

1988: The government has done a U turn on privatizing school bus services and postponed a pilot scheme involving 4 counties.

1988: A new map of the Shannon Region was produced as a joint venture between the Aillwee Cave Co. Ltd and Shannon Development.

1994: Grants totaling to £72,00 have been allocated to 12 recreational facilities schemes in Clare

That was James Blunt with You're Beautiful – the biggest song on this day in 2005

Onto music news on this day In 1986 Prince started a run of three nights at Wembley Arena, London, his first UK shows for five years.

2007 UK singer, songwriter Kate Nash went to No.1 on the UK album chart with her debut album 'Made Of Bricks.'

And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – Tyson Fury was born in the UK in 1988 and Cara Delevingne was born in the UK on this day in 1992 and this is some of the stuff she has done.

I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Clare is in line to receive both tropical temperatures and thunderstorms this week. Met Eireann is forecasting temperatures as high as 28 degrees for the county today, which is expected to be picked up near Shannon's weather station from 4pm to 6pm this afternoon. Although Clare's temperatures will stay between the high teens and mid twenties for the rest of the week, it's expected the pressure will lead to heavy downpours tomorrow and potentially low level weather warnings. Met Eireann Meteorologist Siobhán Ryan has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that some areas could experience a heatwave.

Tuesday's Morning Focus broadcasted live from the De Valera Public Library in Ennis as part of Clare FM's Summer Tour.

Alan Morrissey spoke with local representatives, community leaders, and residents about ongoing projects, upcoming events, and issues affecting the town.

To discuss business, tourism, and local development, Alan was joined by Senior Engineer & Ennis MD Co-ordinator, Seán Lenihan, Mayor of Ennis, Cllr Mary Howard, Ennis Chamber President, Diarmuid McMahon, Paddy Tiernan A/Senior Executive Engineer, Ennis MD and Pat Slattery, Acting Town Foreman.

Inagh's resident, Colleen Shanks highlighted the call for a dedicated dog park and Alan Shoosmith discussed the Lesser Horseshoe Bat project for Heritage Week. We also heard from County Librarian, Helen Walsh, Curator at Clare Museum, John Rattigan the Clare Museum, Crime Prevention Officer, Sgt. Catríona Holohan and Dr Jane O’Brien from Ennis walking tours.

Other segments featured a live harp performance from Geraldine Carrigg, updates from Ennis Tidy Towns with Don Cullinane, a local history piece from Colm Liddy on an Ennis-born actress who found fame in Paris, details of community grants from Fionn Kidney, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Common Knowledge. To finish out the show, Frankie Coote joined us for “Ask the Dog Warden”.

A Clare TD believes paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians should be allowed to train on the job to address staffing pressures in the National Ambulance Service. In 2021, the HSE told an Oireachtas Committee it was operating with 90 fewer emergency ambulance crews than required. The NAS meanwhile has confirmed an additional 2,579 staff will be needed by 2028. Bodyke Fine Gael Deputy Joe Cooney says modern and flexible solutions are needed.

Marine life enthusiasts are being encouraged to head to Clare's coast to see a unique spectacle this week. There have been a number of sightings of basking sharks breaching, or breaking the surface of the water, off Loop Head in recent days. Basking sharks, which are the second-largest sharks or fish in the world, populate much of Ireland's waters during the spring and summer but usually only breach during particularly warm spells. Chief Executive Officer of the Kilrush-based Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, Simon Berrow says it's a great opportunity to see these remarkable creatures.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 11ú lá de mí Lúnasa, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.

I 1979 bhí duine aois 17 coinníodh faoi choimeád ag cúirt speisialta I Luimneach de bharr gur rinneadh sé briseadh agus iontráil agus rún chun an foirgneamh a chuir trí thine.

I 1989 thug daoine rabhadh chuig na bean tí nach raibh an t-oigheann micreathonnach ábalta baictéir dainséarach a mharú agus nach raibh sé ábalta bia amh a cócaráil.

I 1979 ghabh cúpla daoine óga de bharr go raibh siad ag cur isteach ar na daoine a raibh ina chónaí I gCill Chaoi.

I 1995 bhí An Chláir ag imirt iománaíocht I gCraobh na hÉireann sa chluiche leathcheannais don chéad uair I 63 bhliain agus bhuaigh siad I gcoinne Gaillimh.

Sin The Boomtown Rats le I Don't Like Mondays – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1979.

Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1969 thug siad cuireadh do 350 duine chuig ceolchoirm d'amhránaí nua a shínigh le Mowtown Records. Chan The Jackson Five ag The Daisy Club I gCalifornia.

I 2000 saolaíodh Madonna leanbh mic darbh ainm Rocco Ritchie ag Ospidéal Cedars-Sinai I Beverly Hills.

Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Hulk Hogan I Meiriceá I 1953 agus rugadh aisteoir Alyson Stoner I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1993 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sí.

Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo.

Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 11th of August, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh

1979: A 17 year old was remanded in custody at a special court in Limerick charged with breaking and entering and intent to set fire to the dwelling.

1989: Housewives were warned that microwave ovens do not kill harmful bacteria and should not be used to cook raw food.

1979: Several youths were arrested on charges arriving from a disturbance at Kilkee.

1995: Clare's Senior hurlers participated in an All Ireland semi-final for the first time in 63 years and won, beating Galway.

That was The Boomtown Rats with I Don't Like Mondays – the biggest song on this day in 1979

Onto music news on this day In 1969 350 special guests were invited to see Motown Records new signings The Jackson Five play at The Daisy Club in Beverly Hills, California.

2000 Madonna gave birth to a baby boy Rocco Ritchie at The Cedars-Sinai Hospital Beverly Hills.

And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – Hulk Hogan was born in America in 1953 and actress Alyson Stoner was born in America on this day in 1993 and this is some of the stuff she has done.

I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

The Clare Immigrant Support Network says any plans to charge working asylum seekers for their accommodation must be assessed on a case by case basis.

The Government is reportedly considering plans to charge asylum seekers with jobs up to €238 per week to live in IPAS centres to combat rising costs.

There are currently 992 International Protection Applicants living across 12 centres in Clare.

Clare Immigrant Support Network Manager Simon O'Treasaigh has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that many migrants are in casual employment and insists a one-size fits all approach cannot be applied.

To review the sporting fixtures, Alan Morrisey was joined on Monday’s Morning Focus by Clare FM's Derrick Lynch and Derek Dormer.

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

This week, Tom gave listeners advice on Autumn Planting Seed Potatoes.

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

The Clare IFA Summer Social Event is set to take place on Thursday, 14th August at Sixmilebridge Mart.

The evening will offer free health checks, presentations and demonstrations.

To find out more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Caroline Lynch, Clare IFA Farm Family Chair.