Morning Focus Summer Tour 2026: Live Broadcast From Lahinch

Morning Focus was broadcasting live from Lahinch Prom for the penultimate leg of Alan Morrissey’s Summer Tour. Firstly, Alan spoke to Tony Neville, Senior Executive Engineer/Senior Engineer, and Conor Leyden, Rural & Community Development Officer, about the works that have been done around Lahinch and the wider area, especially considering the exceptional weather we've been having. Clare FM’s Daragh Dolan brought us the latest updates from Killaloe MD's latest council meeting, mainly focusing on the traffic concerns of locals and potential enforcement strategies. Cara McInerney, Seasonal Beach Operative, and Vinnie Leigh, Traffic Warden/Hub Caretaker, spoke to Alan about the fabulous beach facilities in Lahinch, and the work that goes into their maintenance. Alan leant about the importance of rocks for both tourism and the environment from Dr. Eamon Doyle, Geologist for the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark. Melanie Lennon, Sales & Marketing Manager with Clare Tourism Development DAC, and John Gleeson, Lahinch Golf Club Captain 2026, took Alan through the world class golfing facilities in Lahinch, and the benefits they bring for local tourism. Dora Gola serenaded Alan with a song, accompanied by Michéal Power on the guitar, after sharing her upcoming shows and projects. Our Friday Panel (John Wall and Ben Bennett) discussed Kilrush's distance from an ED, Budget 2027, the clampdown on people living on Jobseeker's Allowance, and their favourite things about Lahinch. Finally, to take us into the weekend, Derrick Lynch brought us his preview for this weekend's sporting fixtures. Photos (c) Clare FM