<description>As the New Year approaches, dancer and choreographer Claire O’Meara is inviting locals to explore her new range of dance classes designed to kick-start your 2026 resolutions.  

With the long winter nights upon us, now is the perfect time to get out, stay active, and support both your physical and mental wellbeing. 

Alan Morrissey was delighted to talk to Claire on Tuesday's Morning Focus.
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As the New Year approaches, dancer and choreograp…

As the New Year approaches, dancer and choreographer Claire O’Meara is inviting locals to explore her new range of dance classes designed to kick-start your 2026 resolutions.  

With the long winter nights upon us, now is the perfect time to get out, stay active, and support both your physical and mental wellbeing. 

Alan Morrissey was delighted to talk to Claire on Tuesday's Morning Focus.


Claire O’Meara’s Latest Dance Classes

<description>The great Fergal O'Keeffe was back on Tuesday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey for another Travel Tales with Fergal.

This week, Fergal talked to us about holiday plans for the Christmas period.</description>

The great Fergal O'Keeffe was back on Tuesday's M…

The great Fergal O'Keeffe was back on Tuesday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey for another Travel Tales with Fergal.

This week, Fergal talked to us about holiday plans for the Christmas period.

Travel Tales With Fergal: Christmas Holidays

<description>Last September, we were joined in studio by Quin native Owen O’Brien to talk about his son Cillian, who had suffered life changing injuries following a sudden collapse in school this year. 

Cillian’s collapse on the 5th of February last was caused by a rare condition called Arteriovenous Malformation. 

The 12 year-old sustained a catastrophic brain bleed and was rushed to Temple Street Children’s Hospital. 

Cillian’s acquired brain injury affected his speech to the point where he was non-verbal, his vision was compromised, and he was physically unable to support himself. 

An iDonate campaign had been set up with a target of €300,000, to help provide accessible and future proofed living space at the family home in Galway. 

Fundraising has continued both locally and further afield to help the O’Brien’s achieve that goal. 

Pat Ryan, co-founder of QCM cycling club is the latest to undertake a fundraiser for Cillian. 

He and his fellow co-founder Liam Kitson are undertaking a sponsored cycle (Saturday, December 20th) from Cillian’s grandmother’s house in Quin to Cillian’s house in Galway city and back to Quin on the same day. 

Alan Morrissey on Tuesday's Morning Focus spoke with Pat Ryan, co-founder of QCM cycling club.

Photo (c) Pat Ryan</description>

Last September, we were joined in studio by Quin …

Last September, we were joined in studio by Quin native Owen O’Brien to talk about his son Cillian, who had suffered life changing injuries following a sudden collapse in school this year. 

Cillian’s collapse on the 5th of February last was caused by a rare condition called Arteriovenous Malformation. 

The 12 year-old sustained a catastrophic brain bleed and was rushed to Temple Street Children’s Hospital. 

Cillian’s acquired brain injury affected his speech to the point where he was non-verbal, his vision was compromised, and he was physically unable to support himself. 

An iDonate campaign had been set up with a target of €300,000, to help provide accessible and future proofed living space at the family home in Galway. 

Fundraising has continued both locally and further afield to help the O’Brien’s achieve that goal. 

Pat Ryan, co-founder of QCM cycling club is the latest to undertake a fundraiser for Cillian. 

He and his fellow co-founder Liam Kitson are undertaking a sponsored cycle (Saturday, December 20th) from Cillian’s grandmother’s house in Quin to Cillian’s house in Galway city and back to Quin on the same day. 

Alan Morrissey on Tuesday's Morning Focus spoke with Pat Ryan, co-founder of QCM cycling club.

Photo (c) Pat Ryan

People in Clare urged to contribute to a survey i…

People in Clare urged to contribute to a survey intended to shape the future of primary school education.  

The Department of Education and Youth is carrying out the Parents’ Survey on School Patronage – giving families across Ireland the chance to have their say on the kind of schools they want in their communities.  

Parents of children up to the age of 12 are encouraged to take part and use their voice to help shape the future of education.  

The survey was launched on November 4th and runs until December 16th but so far just 32% of eligible respondents in Clare have participated which is the second-lowest rate nationwide.  

Alan Morrissey spoke with David Quinn, Principal of Ennis Educate Together on Tuesday's Morning Focus. 

Photo (c) anilakkus from Getty Images via Canva

National Survey Intended To Shape The Future Of Primary School Education

<description>On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined in studio by John Burns, Retired Deputy Principal and Educational Consultant.

John answered questions from parents on topics such as Christmas exams, behaviour issues, menstrual cycle and much more.</description>

On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was jo…

On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined in studio by John Burns, Retired Deputy Principal and Educational Consultant.

John answered questions from parents on topics such as Christmas exams, behaviour issues, menstrual cycle and much more.

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