A North Clare musician is making an emotional plea for the return of her Uilleann Pipes.

Siobhán Hogan has put the call out on social media, in an attempt to locate the Uilleann Pipes.

To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by North Clare musician, Siobhán Hogan.

Photo(C): ClareFM

On Monday’s Morning Focus, it was time again for our Arts Slot with County Art’s Officer Siobhán Mulcahy.

Siobhán provided our listeners with all the details of this week’s live events for entertainment lovers in the Banner County.

This week, Siobhán told us about the embrace showcase in Glór, Grease in Ennistymon, the writing workshop in Scariff and much more.

This spring, the Ennistymon Choral Society is bringing the timeless energy of Grease: The Musical to the Ennistymon Community Centre.

From April 30th to May 4th, audiences will be treated to toe-tapping tunes, slicked-back hair, and a whole lot of heart. It’s a celebration of music, nostalgia, and the power of community storytelling.

To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Brendan Keane, Treasurer of the Ennistymon Choral society.

Photo(C): Ennistymon Choral Society's Facebook

The Festival of Finn makes its eagerly awaited return this May Bank Holiday Weekend.

A host of events, including the festival village market, children’s entertainment, and, of course, the World Stone- Throwing championships - and lots more besides - will take place in Corofin from Thursday, the 1st to Monday, the 5th of May.

To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by organiser, Gerry Kennedy.

Photo(C): Visit Corofin and Festival of Finn Facebook page

A West Clare town has the third-lowest average household income nationwide.

New data published by the Central Statistics Office has revealed that Kilrush has the highest proportion of people in the county making less than €20,000 a year.

Meanwhile, the town at the top of Clare’s household income table is Sixmilebridge, where residents make €53,666 on average.

To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Mary O'Donoghue of West Clare Family Resource Centre and Alan O'Callaghan as Mayor of Clare to give a regional imbalance overview and Sixmilebridge angle as local councillor.

Photo(C): Visit Clare Facebook

Management at one of Clare's largest employers claim the facility's future is bright as it prepares for a significant new chapter in its history.

This month's meeting of Clare County Council's Economic Development Strategic Policy Committee has been held at Moneypoint Power Station where major works are about to get underway.

In two weeks time, work will begin to convert the 900-megawatt coal-burning station to Heavy Fuel Oil, or HFO, which it's claimed will "provide significant backup to the national electricity grid when predicted/projected demands outstrips generation".

Moneypoint is currently being used as an out-of-market generator of last resort, or backup generator, to the national grid, and plans are afoot to make its output entirely renewable going forward.

Clare FM's Seán Lyons made the trip west to Moneypoint and began by speaking to Clare's Minister of State, Timmy Dooley..

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A comprehensive plan relating to areas suited to offshore wind development along Clare's coast will be completed by the end of 2027. Tulla-based Fianna Fáil Minister of State at the Department of Climate, Environment and Energy, Timmy Dooley, has confirmed that a national Designated Maritime Area Plan, or D-MAP, is in the works, with details to be published this summer. The plan will identify areas along Ireland's entire coastline suitable for offshore renewable energy projects such as offshore wind farms. Speaking at a meeting of Clare's Economic Development Strategic Policy Committee at Moneypoint Power Station, Minister Dooley says it's good news for western counties.

The government is being urged to step in and alleviate the "outrageous" waiting times for GP appointments in Clare. Chair of the Clare branch of the Irish Kidney Association, Dermot Hayes claims he must wait six weeks to be seen, provided there are no cancellations in the meantime. He's required regular doctors visits since the age of 12 and insists prior to now, waiting times have never been longer than five days. Also a member of the Clare Leader Forum, the Ennis native says the situation is "beyond a joke".

On this week’s Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn meets zoologist and marine biologist Mary Kate Bolger who now owns and runs Dolphinwatch Carrigaholt.

Mary Kate has taken over the business from the previous operators with new custom-built boat.

Fr Brendan Quinlivan's guests reflect on the life, mission and legacy of Pope Francis.