If you’re already struggling with your New Year’s resolutions, don't give up, you might just need a different strategy.

On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke with Lynda Duffy, Rapid Transformational Therapist and Mindset Coach to discuss this further.

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Danny Lynch from Le Chéile, Barefield was back in-studio for the first Taste Of The Week for 2026.

On Thursday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey, Danny introduced us to a lovely chicken cordon bleu and much more.

On this week's episode of Clare Women In Business, Pat Flynn chats with Helen Lowe, a visual artist based in Quin, Co Clare.

Clare Women in Business is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.

The EU is due to vote on the arrangement on Friday, which would increase trade opportunities between Europe and Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.

The Taoiseach says huge progress has been made in relation to the deal, but says he doesn't have confidence that Irish farmers won't be under pressure if the deal goes through.

Speaking in China, Micheál Martin told reporters that Ireland will vote no.

Eddie Punch, Cratloe farmer and former General Secretary of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association was live in-studio on Thursday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey.

House price inflation is expected to ease in Clare this year. MyHome.ie's latest report shows the average asking price for a property in this county was €285,000 at the end of December, remaining stagnant for the last three months. The number of homes for sale here did fall by 5% however and the average time for a home to go to sale agreed has grown to 4 months. Managing Director of MyHome.ie Joanne Geary has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan prices are likely to increase gradually in the near future.

A renewed focus on attracting tourists to Ireland from India, the UAE and the Asia-Pacific region will receive millions of euro in Government funding.

Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke set out his department's €4.7 billion capital investment strategy for the next five years.

The expenditure is part of the Government's National Development Plan.

A new era beckons for Irish tourism according to plans for the sector which will be published later.

To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey had a chat with Seán Lally, Clare Tourism Advisory Forum Chair, Co-owner of Hotel Woodstock in Ennis.

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TII to examine spike in collisions along N18/M18 after 16 incidents in September and 9 in October, exceeding earlier monthly averages for 2025

Calls have been made for the introduction of an average speed zone.

To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined in-studio by Colum Frawley, Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Clare Fire and Rescue Service and Seán O’Neill, Director Corporate Communications with TII.

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Sharon has experienced periods of isolation, serious health challenges, and what she describes as escalating safety concerns while living in her local community.

She is on the verge of homelessness after what she describes as being “terrorised” by a group of men.

This is a sensitive conversation about personal wellbeing, fear, and the struggle to find appropriate support.

Alan Morrissey sat down for a conversation with Sharon to find out more.

RSA driving testers have voted in favour of going on strike.

Members of the Fórsa Trade Union say their employer has failed to make sure testers are covered by the State Claims Agency while working.

If the strike goes ahead, it could mean test wait times increase.

To explore this further, Alan Morrissey spoke to driving instructor Chris Curran.

Calls have been made for Claire's workers in Ennis to receive fair redundancy packages amid closure fears. The fashion accessories retailer has been trading at the Dunnes Shopping Centre in Ennis for almost 23 years, however its US parent company has entered administration. The fate of the Modella Capital owned stores across Ireland and the UK remains in the balance, with the company citing high street conditions as a contributing factor. Clarecastle Sinn Féin Councillor and Clare Trade Union Council member Tommy Guilfoyle says it's vital the employees interests are prioritised.