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There are 70 patients on trolleys at University Hospital Limerick today according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. Although this is a 25% reduction on the number of people without a bed there yesterday, the level of overcrowding at UHL today is still above that of the next two busiest facilities combined. A Clare Oireachtas Health Committee Member believes the staff o

A Clare Oireachtas member fears "serious" violence will soon be visited upon a politician in Ireland amid a surge in harassment of public representatives. A growing numbers of TDs and senators have given accounts of abuse and threats from the public in recent weeks, leading to calls for increased security around politicians. Simon Harris, Roderick O'Gorman, Paul Murphy and Holly Ca

An illegal dumping incident in south-east Clare has sparked renewed calls for surveillance to be installed in litter blackspots. Residents of Gallows Hill in Cratloe have been greeted this week by the sight of a mound of rubbish containing tyres, concrete blocks and various plastic items at the entrance to a popular nature amenity. 44 complaints of illegal dumping in Clare were mad

A European election candidate for this region claims climate action in Ireland is "going backwards and punching downwards" with initiatives like the Deposit Return Scheme. It comes as Re-turn, the company which operates the reverse vending machines, has revealed it's had to replace seven machines nationwide this week due to functionality issues. It's claimed the number of drinks co

This week on 'Ours To Protect', Pat Flynn visits the Burren where Caher Bridge Garden, a haven for biodiversity, was created by Carl Wright from what was once a dense hazel and blackthorn scrub.

Cuppa Tea TV are it again; with yet another great gig lined up for this weekend! The Loft, Shannon Golf Club will host a night of fantastic original music on Saturday, with a bill including SAL, David Hope and Padraig Jack. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Singer-Songwriter David Hope and Damian O’Rourke from Cuppa Tea TV.

Corofin Dramatic Society are preparing to tread the boards this weekend. They will bring the John B Keane classic ‘The Field’ to the stage at St. Patrick’s Hall in Corofin from Friday to Monday. On Friday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by the PRO for Corofin Dramatic Society, Mary Kelly, the Chairperson Neil Haran and Actor Martin O’Donoghue.

Clare manager Brian O'Connell speaking after his sides win over Cork in the Munster MHC

On Friday’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 Banner County. This week, Siobhán discussed Culture Night, the Irish Concertina Orchestra and much more!

The Health Minister, Stephen Donnelly, is to initiate a review into urgent and emergency care capacity in the Mid-West region. The review will determine whether a second emergency department is required, in light of a big increase in the population in recent years and ongoing pressures at the ED at University Hospital Limerick. Smaller emergency departments in the region closed whe