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Humble Grape

James Dawson

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Welcome to the Humble Grape Podcast — where every bottle has a story. Ever wondered what goes into a glass of great wine (besides grapes)? Join us for a behind-the-scenes dive into wine-making mysteries, the business quirks of the wine world, and tales from winemakers that will leave you swirling, sniffing, and sipping differently.
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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 4ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1976 bhí an faitíos d'ardú pá laghdaithe mar go raibh comhaontú nua don phá náisiúnta.I 1993 bhí comhairleoir an Taoiseach, Dr Con Power in argóint talamh de 6 milliún punt.I 1976 bhí beart nua ann chun coisc a chur ar tionscadal tionsclaíoch…
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An Irish airline has announced a new based aircraft and three additional routes at Shannon Airport. Ryanair has confirmed that its fourth based aircraft at the facility will enable it to run services to Lapland, Madeira and Madrid from Winter 2025/26. Extra flights have also been added to existing routes to Alicante, Edinburgh, Krakow, Lanzarote, M…
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Ger Wolfe is coming to Clare! The Cork singer-songwriter will be making his way to Ennistymon for what promises to be a special show tomorrow, the 5th June from 8pm.Ger tenth album, ‘Songs from Freeman’s Ballyvourney Collection’ was released last April.To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by singer-songwriter, Ger Wolfe.Photo(C): https://www…
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Limerick Sings – International Choral Festival takes place later this week. The non-competitive Choral Festival, which will run from this Friday-Sunday (6th-8th June), welcomes choirs of all traditions from across Ireland, Europe and the US. It aims to create unique opportunities for choirs to perform in multiple venues throughout Limerick City and…
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A former West Clare Irish College,is set for a new lease of life. The Board of Management at Coláiste Eoghan Uí Chomhraidhe in Carrigaholt have now submitted plans for the building to become a cultural, educational and residential centre with overnight visitor accommodation.To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Board Of Management Chair, D…
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Leave No Trace Ireland has launched its annual "Love This Place" campaign, calling on the public to come together to protect Ireland’s rich natural landscapes, so we can all enjoy them responsibly as we head into the summer season. Now in its fifth year, the national awareness campaign is supported by partners, both nationally and locally, includin…
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Fr. Ignatius McCormack is to retire as Principal of St. Flannan’s College. Fr. McCormack’s retirement in September will bring an end to a near-quarter of a century long career at one of Ireland’s largest schools. The County Offaly native first joined the staff of St. Flannan’s in 2001 as a teacher. He later served as Dean of the Boarding School bef…
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This week is International HS Awareness Week.HS or hidradenitis suppurativa is a long-term skin disease which affects more than 74,000 people in Ireland. One of those people is Barry McGrath. Barry McGrath, who hails from Parteen, joined Alan Morrissey this morning to talk about what HS is, what it is like to live with this skin disease, and to rai…
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Over 3,200 students in Clare will commence State exams today.English will be the first exam today for the 1,731 Clare students doing their Junior Cert, with Religious Education to follow this afternoon.A total of 1,412 students here will begin the Leaving Cert with English paper 1 while the exam timetable for Clare's 103 Leaving Cert Applied studen…
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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 3ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1967 bhí an rialtas ullamh chun laghdú na fíneálacha I gcoinne na bhfeirmeoirí.I 1988 tháinig nuacht iontach amach I gcóir an tír – bhí laghdú sna rátaí úis agus bhí an easpórtáil ag dul ó neart go neart.I 1977 bhí ionadh ag an chomhdháil sa …
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There’s exciting news in relation to the prospect of a new school building for Mary Immaculate Secondary School in Lisdoonvarna. Confirmation has come through from the Minister for Education and her department of the purchase, subject to planning and finalisation of contracts, of 7 acres to provide the new building.To discuss this further, Alan Mor…
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Parkinson’s Ireland Midwest Branch will host a special Parkinsons Seminar later today.The event will take place at the Limerick Strand Hotel from 2pm.The guest speaker will be a renowned Italian neurologist who was inspired by traditional music in Clare.To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Renowned Italian Neurologist /Parkinson’s …
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Niall Williams’s Time of the Child has won the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year Award. The Clare-based author won the €20,000 prize, ahead of the July release of the -film adaptation of his debut novel.To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Author from Kilmihil, Niall Williams.Photo(C): John Kelly…
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Cruinniú na nÓg returns to Clare this coming weekend, the 7th of June.Cruinniú na nÓg is a national day dedicated to free creative opportunities for children and young people under the age of 18.An art exhibition is Ennis is highlighting Helium Arts’ growing work in supporting children at risk of social exclusion in Clare.Free tie-in events will ta…
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When Morning Focus listener Michelle Coughlan joined us early last month, she was in a predicament. After eight years living in Kilrush, Michelle had been served with a notice to quit by her landlord, having fallen €2,500 into rental arrears. Michelle claimed she stopped paying rent in the last year due to her apartment’s persistent damp conditions…
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Clare boss Peter Keane says there's plenty of positives to take from his side's performance against Monaghan despite the result not going their way.A straight knockout game against Louth now awaits Clare in the final game after the hosts came from behind to condemn The Banner to a second defeat of the Sam Maguire series on a score of 1-25 to 1-16.A…
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The manager of the Clare minor hurlers is hailing the composure his side showed to mount a second half comeback in their All Ireland quarter final.The Banner will face Cork in the semi final after defeating Galway 2-21 to 2-13 in Thurles on Sunday. Following an early second half penalty for the Tribesmen, Clare fought back from a four point deficit…
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A leading homeless charity fears Clare's emergency accommodation figures are becoming normalised. Although Clare saw a slight dip in its homeless figures last week, 87 adults were still living in hotels, b&bs and support hubs. MidWest Simon meanwhile has also noted a marked increase in the number of young working families trying to access local ser…
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A Minister of State believes the death of a white-tailed eagle in Clare was the result of illegal activity.An investigation is underway following the death of Caimin, one of Ireland's oldest breeding white-tailed eagles, whose body was found in Mountshannon on Saturday May 24th.Caimin held territory at the Mountshannon nest site on Lough Derg for 1…
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There are fears for the future of small communities in East Clare.Maghera Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Hayes is calling for a "targeted rural regeneration and population retention strategy" for East Clare.The population of the Killaloe Municipal District grew by 8.8% between the censuses in 2016 and 2022, giving the area the highest rate of growth in…
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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 2ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1978 sheol an Aire Sláinte Charles Haughey scéim ar leith chun cabhrú le daoine óga sna cathracha a raibh riosca orthu damáiste a dhéanamh dá shaol.I 2000 bhí na hairí ón thuaidh faoi ionsaí ó na n-antoisceach ó dhá thaobh.I 1978 tháinig an n…
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It's being argued a south Clare village undergoing "major changes" is in need of a playground.Ardnacrusha Fianna Fáil Councillor Rachel Hartigan is calling for plans to be developed for a playground in Clonlara.As of Census 2022, the village has a population of 724, with its average age of 33.7 being the fourth-lowest in the county.Councillor Harti…
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A long-awaited stretch of footpath in one of Clare's tourism capitals is expected to be in place by the end of the year.West Clare Municipal District has this week confirmed that works to provide a "new and improved" pedestrian link between Fisher Street and Doolin Pier will recommence in the coming weeks.Funding has been secured for the footpath w…
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Éanna Rouine has been remembered as a man with endless enthusiasm that couldn't be contained.The Lahinch student passed away on Tuesday at St James Hospital in Dublin at just 20 years of age.His funeral was celebrated today at the at the Church of the Immaculate Conception Lahinch.Éanna was a multi-talented sportsman, having lined out for Ennistymo…
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The quality of grass cutting in the Shannon area is said to be "nowhere near" as high as it was last year.Fine Gael Councillor Tony Mulcahy has criticised the standard of maintenance in the industrial town since the appointment of a new contractor earlier this year.Shannon Municipal District says the area has seen a "significant growth rate" in rec…
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Gardaí are imploring Clare motorists to reduce their speed this weekend given the downpours forecast.With heavy rain expected overnight tonight, build ups of water are expected throughout the road network.Drivers are being warned that harsh breaking and acceleration can lead to skidding or aquaplaning and to instead drive at a lower speed and doubl…
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Stephen Fletcher presents this Sunday's Beyond Belief on 1st June 2025.He travels to Fr Gerry Kenny's parish to discover St Senans Altar and Statue and finds out about a concert at St Josephs Church in Miltown Malbay given in aid of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.As students prepare for their leaving cert exams Fr Gerry and Stephen recall their…
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Clare is expected to reap the social and cultural benefits of four new flexible outdoor structures that have been rolled out throughout the county.The structures which are demountable and transportable involve both a seating and bandstand function and are currently located in Kilfenora, Newmarket-On-Fergus, Kilrush and Lees Road in Ennis.Funded by …
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Jess Young, an Irish artist based in London making waves in the pop scene. Mentored by music legends Tom Allom (Black Sabbath) and Nigel Heath (Downton Abbey), her unreleased single "Wasted" was featured on major shows like Cold Feet, Marriage, and a hit US Netflix drama.Her debut solo single “Wilderness” (produced by Jungleboi) earned airplay and …
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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 30ú lá de mí Bealtaine, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1964 bhí an dul chun cinn mall de na cainteanna sa Bhruiséil.I 1975 bhí an rialtas cúisithe an oíche roimhe go raibh siad ag tabhairt neamhaird ar 52 míle daltaí a bhí chun an scoil a chríochnú.I 1964 d'oscail an tAire Oideachas Páirc Charbhán …
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Clare's Road's Policing division will be out in force this bank holiday weekend with additional intoxication checkpoints. So far this year, 67 people have lost their lives on Irish roads, with one such fatality occurring in Clare last weekend. According to the Road Safety Authority, 70% of all fatal road traffic collisions between 10pm and 6am invo…
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A warning has been issued that the inclement weather forecast for the weekend poses unique dangers in Clare's coastal areas. There's been a 10% increase in drownings so far this year and ahead of the June Bank Holiday Weekend, the Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland are urging the public to take extra precaution in and around the water…
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It is time for the twenty-second episode of our second season of The Village Tour. With The Village Tour, we here at Morning Focus are aiming to highlight the smaller villages and townlands around the county. By doing this, we hope to showcase their unique character, while also bringing their diversity and individuality to life for you, the listene…
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A free arts event celebrating culture is returning to Shannon this bank holiday weekend. Clare Mela 2025 will take place in Shannon Town Park on Monday, the 2nd of June, from 12-5:30pm.The award-winning event will include spectacular performances, aerial acts, street theatre, live music, and lots more.To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joi…
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Tomorrow (Saturday, May 31st) is World No Tobacco Day. Clare County Council is reinforcing its commitment to protecting children's health by expanding the ‘Not Around Us’ campaign across all council-owned playgrounds.To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Healthy Clare Co-ordinator, Clare County Council, Samantha McCarthy and Rory Hi…
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The funeral takes place this weekend of 20-year-old Éanna Rouine, who passed away on Tuesday. The Ennistymon GAA clubman was a talented athlete who played for Clare and University of Limerick teams as well as his local club. He was also an accomplished musician and beach lifeguard. Books of condolence have opened at the West Clare Municipal Distric…
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Over 2,500 patients presented at University Hospital Limerick's Emergency Department with mental health concerns last year. On average 211 people attended the ED with a mental health crisis every single month last year, with the greatest number of patients seen in May with 261 and the fewest in September with 174. HSE MidWest says it provides a 24-…
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The Minister for Agriculture insists payments will be made to Clare farmers for non-productive investments under the ACRES scheme no later than September. A non-productive investment, or NPI, is a small-scale environmental action like the creation of field margins, wild bird cover or the planting of trees. Speaking in the Oireachtas Joint Committee…
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It's claimed Clare children with disabilities are being forced to travel well beyond the county bounds for basic care. It follows revelations that two funded dietitian posts for the West Clare Children's Disability Network Team have remained unfilled for the past 18 months, The roles concerned involve Senior Dietitian post and one Staff Grade Dieti…
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A Clare TD has corrected the Dáil record following what he's admitted was a "woeful" factual inaccuracy in a contribution made yesterday. Speaking during a debate on measures the Government can take in light of the ongoing Israeli war on Gaza, Meelick Fianna Fáil Deputy Cathal Crowe said the British army has never retaliated to the actions of Irish…
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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 29ú lá de mí Bealtaine, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1971 dúradh go mbeadh stailc ann de 400 oibreoirí ESB agus dá mbeidís chun an stailc a dhéanamh go mbeadh 140 míle custaiméirí chun a leictreachas a chailleadh.I 1987 bhí ráflaí ann go mbeadh laghdú sa phraghas I bpeitreal agus bhí an Rialtas n…
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The Best of Clare Awards 2025 in association with Ei Electronics will take place on Friday, the 30th of May at the Old Ground Hotel. The winner of this year's Local Hero Award is Maureen O’Neill Regan, the President of the County Clare Association of New York.Maureen, a proud native New Yorker with deep roots in Labasheeda through her late father, …
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Sean Collins is a singer/songwriter from Dublin with familial connections to Clare. Sean released his debut single ‘A Step Into The Dark’ earlier this month. He will play his first headline show in Clare on Saturday, the 31st of May at the Cultúrlann Sweeney in Kilkee.To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Dublin singer-songwriter, S…
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