Individual behaviour has been attributed as the cause of Ennis' significant fall in the latest anti-litter rankings.

The county town has dropped from 2nd to 15th in the Irish Business Against Litter League's table and following the latest inspection, is no longer deemed 'Cleaner than European Norms'.

While most areas of Ennis received A and B grades, the Deposit Return Scheme Machine area of Dunnes Stores received a C+ rating, with an obvious presence of black sacks, sweet wrappers and plastic bags bringing down the town's score.

IBAL Spokesperson Conor Horgan insists it's a simple fix however.

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey had a chat with Clare FM's Syl O'Connor and Derrick Lynch for the first sports review of the year for 2026.

Games Reviewed:

Munster Hurling League – Group B:

Clare 3-20 Limerick 3-18 (Saturday, Tulla)

McGrath Cup:

Waterford 0-11 Clare 3-10 (Friday, Dungarvan)

Judy Beck from Clonroad Garden Centre was back for the first In The Garden for 2026.

On Monday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey, Judy spoke about how to look after herbs.

If you have any questions for Judy you can text or WhatsApp on 0861800964 or email [email protected].

The Environmental Group, Friends of the Irish Environment, is warning that a protected rare snail at Doonbeg in County Clare is now in what experts describe as “terminal decline”.

The charity says this has serious implications for further development at the Trump-owned golf resort, including the proposed Irish Ballroom, and argues that existing court orders are not being complied with.

Director of Friends of the Irish Environment, Tony Lowes spoke with Alan Morrissey on Monday's Morning Focus to explain what the law requires, why this tiny snail matters, and what could happen next.

Photo (c) Pat Flynn

County Art’s Officer Siobhán Mulcahy joined Alan Morrissey for the first Arts Slot of 2026.

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

This week, Siobhán told us about music events in Corofin and Ennis, Doolin Writers Weekend, a Traditional Dancing weekend in Ennis, and much more.

It’s time for Parenthood in Focus.

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined in-studio by Petrina O’Halloran. Petrina is the founder of Mama's Boobie Box, mum blogger and writer for online magazine Boobingit.com.

This week Petrina is going to talk to us about healthy habits for children.

Photo (c) Mamas Boobie Box

Dermot Hayes, founder of the Clare Leader Forum and chair of the Clare branch of the Irish Kidney Association, passed away peacefully on Friday evening.

He was a tireless advocate for disability rights in Clare and beyond for more than three decades.

Alan Morrissey was joined by Anne Marie Flanagan, a disability rights campaigner and member of the Clare Leader Forum, to remember the life and legacy of her dear friend and colleague Dermot Hayes.

Nuclear scientist Claire Gallery-Strong has been awarded an MBE by King Charles for her services to nuclear science.

A founding member of Women in Nuclear, and a former student of St Michael’s Community College in Kilmihil, Claire has spoken of her pride in her West Clare roots and the influence of her late father and brother in shaping her career.

Alan Morrissey was joined by Claire on Monday's Morning Focus to find out more.

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Ahead of the Dáil break, Mary Lou McDonald claimed the coalition’s first year in office was the worst Government performance since the Dáil was founded.

The Sinn Fein president gave her year-end assessment of the Government, saying it is the worst this century.

She characterised the coalition as “a do-nothing Government,” saying it had processed the least amount of legislation this century.

Mary Lou McDonald said people were being hammered with price increases and ‘mean spirited’ decisions ahead of Christmas.

Was 2025 the worst performance by any Government since the foundation of the Dáil? What is the plan for 2026?

Joining Alan Morrissey on Monday's Morning Focus to discuss this was Donna McGettigan, Shannon Sinn Fein TD, Joe Cooney, Bodyke Fine Gael TD, and Cathal Crowe, Meelick Fianna Fail TD.

Photo (c) Oireachtas.ie

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is calling for donors in the east of the county to attend a clinic held in Scariff GAA hall this evening to replenish stocks that are seven days below desired levels.

The clinic will run from 4:50pm to 8:10pm with supplies of A Negative, B Positive and AB Negative all sitting at three days, one week shy of the safe mark of 10 days.

Meanwhile clinics will be held in the West County Hotel in Ennis on Tuesday from 4:50pm until 8:10pm and in the Shannon Oakwood Hotel on Wednesday and Thursday from 4pm - 7:20pm.

Broadford based IBTS Recruitment Executive, Alex O’Connor, says supplies have taken a huge hit over Christmas and New Years.