To review the sporting fixtures, Alan Morrissey was joined on Tuesday’s Morning Focus by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch and Syl O’Connor.

Games Reviewed:

National Football League Division Three: Clare v Laois (Saturday, Portlaoise)

Munster U20 Football Championship: Tipperary 0-15 Clare 0-14 (Saturday, Thurles)

National Camogie League Division 1B: Clare 3-13 Limerick 1-10 (Saturday, Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chiosiog)

People with neurological conditions in Clare are said to have been failed by the state through the failure to deliver adequate rehabilitation teams in the Midwest.

More than 20,000 people in Clare live with some form of these conditions which include multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, aqcuired brain injuries and strokes.

Six years on from a government commitment to deliver nine neurological rehabilitation teams across the country the Neurological Alliance of Ireland says this hasn't come to fruition.

CEO Mags Rogers says the rehab team is severly understaffed and underfunded.

Clare County Council is considering changes to one of Ennis's most trafficked regional roads.

Mayor of Ennis Clare Colleran-Molloy has this week asked for options to be examined around extending the footpath on the northern side of Centra on the Mill Road and has described the current situation as "dangerous".

Ennis Municipal District says extending the footpath isn't possible due the presence of a two-storey former corn store built in 1790 which is a protected structure but says it's "confident" proposals in the upcoming Local Transport Plan will solve the issue.

Fianna Fáil Councillor Colleran-Molloy says a pedestrian crossing is the most likely solution.

Clare's promotion push in Division 3 of the National Football League is going down to the last day.

Peter Keane's side produced a brilliant second half to beat Laois by 2-22 to 1-21 with goals in either half from Aaron Griffin and a third of the campaign by Alan Sweeney.

Kildare and Offaly meet today in Tullamore where a win for the Lilywhites will see them promoted, while a victory for the home side means a mini league for scoring difference could decide the final standings next weekend.

Clare FM's Joe Garry says the Banner faithful need to get behind the team for the potential promotion playoff next weekend.

The State is being urged to invest in Clare's coastal defence instead of acquiring fighter jets.

Doonbeg Fianna Fáil Councillor Rita McInerney has proposed a "strong and modernised coastal defence" consisting of a dedicated Irish Marine Corps, Rigid Inflatable Boats for interception missions, jet ski drones and investment in frigates.

Tánaiste Simon Harris has recently expressed interest in Ireland having a squadron of fighter jets which would cost in excess of €700 million.

Councillor McInerney believes however the greatest threat isn't from the air but from the sea.

The Bishop of Killaloe insists every road user must play their part to keep the county's roads network safe this weekend.

The number of road deaths across the country so far this year stands at 33.

Of these, 17 were drivers, eight were pedestrians, four were motorcyclists, three were passengers and one was a cyclist.

With the St Patrick's Day Bank Holiday weekend now well underway, Bishop Fintan Monahan says choices can be made by each individual to reduce the likelihood of road traffic collisions.

Fr Brendan Quinlivan presents the week's Beyond Belief which includes news from Colm Flynn of a project by the Irish Embassy to the Holy See to provide guidance to Irish visitors to Rome for the Jubilee Year. Also, there is news from the February meetings of Pilgrimage directors in Lourdes and plans for the Killaloe Summer and Autumn pilgrimages together with a jubilee reflection from Sr. Anne Crowley.

On this week’s Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn Pat Flynn chats with accidental woodcrafter Shane Cummins.

Originally from Co Tipperary, Shane has lived in Clare for over 25 years and works fulltime in telecoms. He took up woodcraft several years ago and creates various styles of chopping boards, cheese boards, coasters and serving trays using only premium hardwoods.

Clare's opposition TD says greater focus needs to be placed on improving water infrastructure, rather than introducing what she calls "double taxation" in the form of water charges.

Following reports that the Government was working on plans for "excessive water use charges", both the Taoiseach and Housing Minister have claimed the introduction of such charges is a Government priority.

Sinn Féin Deputy Donna McGettigan claims leakage from old homes is the greatest cause of water loss in the country and Uisce Éireann should instead enhance their leakage reduction programme.

The Shannon TD says punishing people living in older homes is not the solution to water conservation.

Fr Gerry Kenny takes our Sunday Prayer for Sunday 16th March the Second Sunday of Lent.