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Clare FMRoad Safety Initiative- Episode 10: Mike McGrath on the Importance of Functioning Lights
Clare FM brings you our latest feature, Clare FM’s Road Safety Initiative. In this episode, Clare FM’s Lily Collins is joined by Mike McGrath of Safeway Tyres…
Clare FMClare Libraries 'Death Positive' Collection To Help Those Dealing With Grief
A new initiative aiming to remove social and financial barriers to dealing with bereavement and grief has been launched by Clare Libraries. Death Positive…
Clare FMThe Future of Disability Services – Week 8 Carers & Families
On this week's episode of 'The Future of Disability Services' , Pat Flynn chats with Rachel MacManus, an artist and mother of a child with a disability. This…
Clare FMJohn & Seamus McMahon Album Launch At Ennis Tradfest
Thursday's Morning Focus celebrated a new recording with deep roots in the traditional music of County Clare. From Loop to Hook brings brothers John and Séamus…
Clare FMGRA Work-To-Rule
More than 90% of Garda Representative Association members who responded to a recent survey have backed industrial action, with a similar proportion prepared to…
Clare FMTommy Sands On Playing Glór
Tommy Sands is one of Ireland's most respected folk singers and songwriters, an artist whose music has long crossed boundaries and brought people together…
Clare FMClare Champion Dog Daisy's Irish Guide Dogs For The Blind Calendar
On Thursday's Morning Focus, we heard about a very special four-legged local celebrity: Daisy, the 17-year-old Westie belonging to Clare Champion Managing…
Clare FMEnnis Actress Stars In Supernatural Drama The Unreal This Halloween
Ennis-born actress Kelly Gough is enjoying another busy spell on stage and screen. This Halloween, she stars as the Morrigan, the formidable figure from Irish…
Clare FM“Clare Women Should Not Have To Travel Three Counties For Breast Screening”
There’s been considerable concern in Clare about the BreastCheck mobile screening unit leaving Ennis on October 30th, with a petition calling for the service…
Clare FMKites Not Frights Halloween Charity Event
This Halloween, a gathering in Ennis will be about more than the usual spooky celebrations. Kites Not Frights is inviting families and members of the public to…
Clare FMClare Footballer Mark McInerney On His Cancer Research PHD
An Ennis man who lines out for Clare's senior footballers is also working towards a different kind of goal off the pitch. Mark McInerney is completing his PhD…
Clare FMIsrael Election
Israel is facing a political deadlock following its first national election since the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023 and the devastating wars that…
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Major Jobs Boost As Shannon Company Opens New Manufacturing Facility
Shannon is in line for a major jobs boost following the expansion of a local business. Tredwell Electrical has celebrated 35 years of operations by opening a…
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Major Jobs Boost As Shannon Company Opens New Manufacturing Facility
Shannon is in line for a major jobs boost following the expansion of a local business. Tredwell Electrical has celebrated 35 years of operations by opening a…
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€8.5M Kilkee Flood Relief Scheme On Track For 2028 Start Date
Construction of the Kilkee Flood Relief Scheme will commence in 2028. The €8.5m project is expected to protect 134 properties in the West Clare town. The…
Clare FMNewmarket Celtic Looking To Remain Unbeaten In Moloney Hardware Clare Premier Division This Weekend
Newmarket Celtic will be looking to keep their 100% record in the Moloney Hardware Clare Premier Division intact this weekend. First and third place in the…
Clare FMAtlantic Tales - Ballygirreen NAC 90th - Episode 267
On Atlantic Tales this week Pat Flynn meets staff, past and present, as AirNav Ireland’s North Atlantic Communications Centre at Ballygirreen, in Co. Clare…
Clare FMBuilders Loan
The Government is considering new measures to make it easier for smaller builders to access finance and develop new homes. The proposals would allow Home…
Clare FMFinancial Advice: New Irish Investment Accounts
On Wednesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tommy Corbett from Carey Corbett Financial Solutions. This week, Tommy gave us the details on the…
Clare FMConcerns Over Ennis Water And Wastewater Infrastructure Capacity
Ennis is designated a Key Town under regional planning policy, with significant growth planned over the coming years. However, concerns have been raised about…
Clare FMEmigrant’s Chest Returns To Clare After 127 Years
A remarkable piece of Clare history has finally come home, after 127 years in America. A chest belonging to Lissycasey native Denis Melican, who emigrated to…
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Breastcheck Petition
There’s been considerable concern in Clare about the BreastCheck mobile screening unit leaving Ennis on October 30th, with a petition calling for the service…
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International Aviation Business Expands In Shannon
An International Aviation Business has decided to base its operations in Shannon. Established in August 2024, Infinity Aviation Support has now completed 50…
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Minister Says More Needs To Be Done For Clare Children With Learning Disabilities
A Cabinet Minister has acknowledged more supports are needed for Clare children with learning disabilities. The Government is rolling out a Literary Associates…
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Brigdale Hails Magpie Relentlessness As Clarecastle Return To Senior Ranks
Clarecastle captain Colin Brigdale is hailing the relentless nature of the performance that saw them claim the TUS Premier Intermediate hurling title. The…
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Road Safety Initiative- Episode 9 Eddie Punch on Risks of Overtaking Farming Machinery
Clare FM brings you our latest feature, Clare FM’s Road Safety Initiative. In this episode, Clare FM’s Lily Collins is joined by Eddie Punch, Cratloe Farmer…
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Atlantic Tales - Ballygirreen 90th - Episode 267
On Atlantic Tales this week Pat Flynn meets staff, past and present, as AirNav Ireland’s North Atlantic Communications Centre at Ballygirreen, in Co. Clare…
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Meehan Lauds Club Effort As Banner Complete Memorable Double
One of the Banner's key men is praising their effort as they completed a memorable hurling and football championship double. The Shanaway Road club capped off…
Clare FMGolden Day For Clare's Tidy Town Groups
Eight Clare communities are celebrating success at this year’s SuperValu TidyTowns Competition, with Ballyvaughan, Clarecastle, Ennis, Kilrush…
Clare FMIn The Garden: Planting A Winter Flowering Container For All Souls
Judy Beck from Clonroad Garden Centre, Ennis was back on Tuesday’s Morning Focus to answer all your gardening queries. This week, Judy gave us some suggestions…
Clare FMConcerns Over Air Pollution In Ennis
Ireland’s air quality may be improving overall, but new figures from the Environmental Protection Agency show that air pollution remains a serious health…
Clare FMEve Stafford: Movies & Musicals By Candlelight In St. Columba's Church
Joining Alan Morrissey on Tuesday's Morning Focus was award-winning Irish soprano Eve Stafford, renowned for her beautiful voice, captivating stage presence…
Clare FMClare European Volunteering Capital 2027 – Faces Of Volunteering: Verena Tarpey
Clare is preparing to celebrate its title as European Volunteering Capital 2027, recognising the thousands of people across the county who give their time to…
Clare FMSearch For Descendants Of Two Historic Clare Fianna Fáil Politicians Ahead Of Centenary Events
Fianna Fáil’s Clare branch is appealing for help in tracing the descendants of two historic local politicians ahead of centenary events planned for November…
Clare FMHalloween Parade For Ennis
Ennis is getting ready for a spooky spectacle this Halloween, with a special parade taking to the town’s streets tomorrow (Wednesday, 28th October, at 6pm)…
Clare FM‘A Slap in the Face’: Mountshannon Locals Condemn Changes To Woodland Walk
There’s anger in Mountshannon over changes made by Coillte at Woodpark Woodland Walk, with concerns that the work has undermined the efforts of local…
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Concerns Clare Could Lose Vitally Community Outreach Programme
Concern has emerged Clare could lose a vital community outreach programme. Creative Communities Engagement Officers were established in all 31 local…
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Ennis Tidy Towns Hailing 25th Gold Medal Milestone
Ennis Tidy Towns is hailing the milestone of achieving its 25th Gold Medal. The community group was among the eight Clare towns and villages to be successful…
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Concern Raised Following 'Dangerous' Incident Of Vandalism In Shannon
Concerns have been raised following a dangerous incident of vandalism in Shannon. Large quantities of broken glass were scattered throughout the town park…
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Clare Disability Rights Activist Calls For Tax Credit For People Working Disabled People
A Clare disability rights activist says disabled people are often 'trapped' in low income jobs so they don't lose access to medical cards. A group of working…
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Claims Government Must Stop Favouring Tech Companies To Stem Tide Of Global Warming
A Clare Green Party representative is calling on the Government to stop favouring tech companies in order to stem the tide of global warming. It follows a…
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Taoiseach Weighs In On Mills Gaelscoil Debate
The Taoiseach has given his two cents on the possibility of an East Clare Gaelscoil. It comes as the board of O'Callaghan's Mills National School is looking…
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Sunday Prayer - Sunday 25th October 2026
Fr Brendan Quinlivan leads our Sunday Prayer for today, Sunday 25th October, the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
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Clare Superintendent Warning Drink Driving Checks Will Be Widespread This Weekend
Clare's Superintendent is warning motorists that drink and drug driving checkpoints will be widespread this weekend. Between January and August this year, An…
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Kilrush RNLI Urging Extreme Caution To Visitors To Clare's Coastline This Weekend
Kilrush RNLI is urging extreme caution if visiting the county's coasts this Bank Holiday weekend. With the effects of Storm Boelo hitting the country over the…
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Clare FM Sideline View Friday October 23rd
Coming up on the show, we will be looking ahead to the TUS Premier Intermediate and Intermediate hurling finals; previewing provincial action for Clare's…
Clare FMFya Fox - Irish Artist Of The Week
South Armagh-bred songsmith Fya Fox is continuing her comeback with a new single inspired by her roots. Her latest release, Hometown, is described as a new…
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Beyond Belief - Sunday 25th October 2026
Stephen Fletcher presents this Beyond Belief for Sunday 25th October 2026. As County Clare is home to some of Ireland’s finest stained glass art, including…
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Gardaí Appeal To Clare Motorists To Be On Alert As Winter Conditions Set In
Clare Gardaí are appealing for motorists to be more alert behind the wheel as the evenings get darker and stormy conditions become more prevalent. A Garda…
Clare FMClare FM Radio Auction Raises Over €20,000 For Ennis School
€22,105 has been raised for an Ennis special school through Clare FM’s annual radio charity auction. All proceeds will go to St Clare’s School, which caters…
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Ryanair To Train 400 Mechanics At Shannon Airport Over Next Five Years
Ryanair is to train over 400 aircraft mechanics at Shannon Airport over the next five years. It comes as the airline has been granted planning permission for a…
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Clare TD Warns Of "Winter Catastrophe At UHL"
Clare's Opposition TD is warning of an impending winter catastrophe at University Hospital Limerick. It comes amid reports that HSE officials are predicting up…
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Final Day For Clare Lotto Player To Claim €89,000 Jackpot
A Clare Lotto player has until the end of today to claim a prize worth almost €90,000. The winning ticket, worth €89,430, was purchased at McNamee's Londis…
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Road Safety Initiative- Episode 8: Chris Curran on the Dangers of Speeding
Clare FM brings you our latest feature, Clare FM’s Road Safety Initiative. In this episode, Clare FM’s Lily Collins is joined by Chris Curran of Chris Curran…
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Walsh Admires Grit As Clare Open Oscar Traynor Campaign With Victory
Clare Oscar Traynor boss Adrian Walsh says his side showed incredible grit as they got their campaign off to a winning start. A 1-0 win over North Tipp in…
Clare FMThe Future of Disability Services – Week 7 - Social & Community Life
On this week's episode of 'The Future of Disability Services' , Pat Flynn chats with James Murrihy, Sports Inclusion Disability Officer with the Clare Sports…
Clare FMDriven Snow And David Hope On Their Upcoming Lahinch Show
There's a great night of live music coming to Kenny’s Bar in Lahinch next Wednesday, with Irish musical duo Driven Snow and Clare singer-songwriter Dave Hope…
Clare FMJohn Creedon On An Evening Of Books And Conversation To UCH Limerick
John Creedon has spent decades bringing Ireland's stories, music, folklore and fascinating characters into our homes through radio and television. Now, in his…
Clare FMClocks Change
The clocks go back this Sunday, giving us an extra hour in bed but also marking the arrival of darker evenings. Clare FM's Caitlin Earle has been out and about…
Clare FMBrian Kennedy On His New Album
Brian Kennedy is celebrating a major milestone this week with the release of his 20th album, How Can I Keep From Singing. The 17-track collection brings…