Seán Lyons

Broadcast Journalist at Clare FM • MA Journalism at @uniofgalway • Musician/singer-songwriter • All views my own • He/him • 📧 [email protected]

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The time-honoured (and unfailingly alarming) tradition of hoisting successful election candidates into the air was kept alive in Clare over the weekend.

A 🧵.

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@AlanGilsenan1 @Aosdana Great news. Well deserved Alan. Comhghairdeas.

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Retailers of Ennis are blockading the delivery entrance to Dunnes Stores following the erection of an electronic barrier preventing deliveries to O’Connell Street businesses.

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With the HIQA review of Midwest emergency care now not due to be published until September, Clare Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe has been telling me he believes the inclusion of ESRI reports in the review process offers a “chink of hope”. @ClareFM

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I spoke to Kenneth Kenny of Kenny’s Bar Lahinch on his venue becoming one of 33 nationwide to benefit from a €500,000 Government fund aimed at supporting small venues that platform emerging artists. We rounded out our chat with a word on Doolin Folk Fest 🎤 ⁦⁦@ClareFM⁩

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Clare Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Hayes has told me he doesn’t believe he’s going against his party by being one of seven FF councillors calling on the Government to end Ireland’s role in the sale of Israeli war bonds and to “fast-track” the Occupied Territories Bill. @ClareFM

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Joy.

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Robert De Niro does the goodnight call trend on Martin Scorsese

“He calls 4 times then you finally pick up, realize it’s him and he goes ‘hey how you doing, I’ll see you tomorrow right okay!’”

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My report on Ryanair CCO Jason McGuinness's visit to Shannon Airport yesterday for @ClareFM

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The Government has been slammed for "six months of inaction" on supporting Shannon Airport.

As Ryanair announces its new winter services at the Clare base, renewed calls are being made for the facility the get its fair share.

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@linny55 @ClareFM @ClareChampion @ClareEcho @CathalCroweTD @fiannafailparty https://t.co/GjajCISsqH

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I asked Clare FF TD Cathal Crowe if following his comments about British state violence against Irish civilians, he’ll champion the cause of the family of Sean Brown and others who are still seeking justice. @ClareFM

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Clare TD Corrects Dáil Record Following “Woeful” British Army Comments https://t.co/VfpALw4Ll6

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Thinking of the Rouine & O’Gorman families, and all the @inisdiomainpeil community. RIP Eanna; an incredibly multi talented young man gone long before his time

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It's believed the Brian Boru Bridge will usher in an era of economic prosperity for East Clare.

Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien was guest-of-honour at the unveiling of the new crossing between Killaloe and Ballina.

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@HalloranCathy @rtenews Congratulations Cathy! Wishing you all the best in your retirement.

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Ennis’s local representatives have branded a cut to the area’s roads funding for this year as “unacceptable”.

Both the county town and Shannon will have less money to put towards roads maintenance in 2025, while the county’s other municipal districts have seen funding increases.

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@jemb123 Hi Joan, I’m a journalist with Clare FM. Can you follow me so I can privately message you please?

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A pleasure doing this report for @ClareFM on plans for a redevelopment of the Cloister in Ennis as an “arts and heritage hub” 🎭

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An iconic Ennis building could soon be given a new lease of life.

Clare County Council has voted to approve plans for a redevelopment of the Cloister building on Abbey Street.

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My report on the visit of @MaryLouMcDonald to Clare today. @ClareFM

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The leader of Sinn Féin is calling on the State to construct purpose-built accommodation centres in Clare.

Mary Lou McDonald has been in Clare today and has visited St Patrick’s Comprehensive School in Shannon as well as Obair Community Crèche in Newmarket-on-Fergus.

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The NTA and Minister for Transport are being urged to intervene amid complaints over an Ennis bus service said to be in decline.

Representatives from Dublin Coach have been invited to Clare due to a “growing number of issues” with its Green Bus service from Ennis to Dublin.

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Demonstrators from @ipsc48 @shannonwatch and others were at Shannon Airport yesterday reiterating their calls for the US Military’s use of the airport to be brought to an end. My report for @ClareFM 👇

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Shannonwatch claims "huge damage" has been done to the reputation of Shannon Airport by its ongoing association with the US Military.

Demonstrators have made a renewed call for an end to the alleged "use of Irish airspace to deliver arms, tech and logisitical support" to Israel.

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My First Book Of Irish Birds

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Shannon Airport says Ireland must re-examine its aviation policy which it claims “bizarrely penalises” smaller airports experiencing growth in passenger numbers.

It's issued a joint call with Ryanair for the Regional Airports Programme's passenger cap to be increased.