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Clare FMTesco Community Fund Backs Ennis Taekwon-Do’s 37-Year Community Legacy
Ennis Taekwon-Do has been part of the local community for 37 years, helping generations of children and adults build confidence, discipline and resilience. The…
Clare FMHow Significant Is The EU Ban On Brazilian Beef For Clare Farmers?
Brazilian beef imports into the EU have been suspended after concerns over compliance with European rules on antibiotics in livestock. Irish farm leaders are…
Clare FMNo-Fault Eviction Leaves Ennis Family Homeless
Lindsey Power, from Ennis, has been left facing homelessness after a no-fault eviction. With emergency accommodation at capacity, Lindsey turned to the public…
Clare FMShannon Airport Group Says Return Of Canada Route Unlocks Huge Potential For MidWest
Shannon Airport says the return of direct connectivity with Canda will provide a huge business and tourism boost to the Midwest region. Between June 10th and…
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Lahinch Family Hotel Embracing Unique Occasion Of Hosting Both Walker Cup Teams
A North Clare family business is embracing the unique and rare opportunity of hosting both teams competing in a prestigious international golf tournament this…
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New Shannon-Toronto Route To Take Off Next Summer
Direct connectivity between Shannon and Toronto is being restored for the first time in eight years, following the announcement of a new seasonal service. Air…
Clare FMClare Poetry Collective September's Guest Readings & Open Mic Events At Glór
Poetry and music come together this Saturday as the Clare Poetry Collective, in association with Poetry Ireland and Clare County Council, hosts its latest…
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Hopes Of “Best Possible Outcomes” For Ennistymon Daktronics Staff
It's hoped the best possible outcomes can be secured for employees of Daktronics in Ennistymon. It comes as the American multinational has entered redundancy…
Clare FMUniversity Concert Hall Launches Open Doors Campaign
University Concert Hall in Limerick has launched a new campaign called Open Doors, with a very simple but important aim – to ensure that every child across…
Clare FMPub Closures Hitting Clare
New research has highlighted the continuing decline in the number of pubs across Ireland, with one in four having closed their doors since 2005. Here in Clare…
Clare FMToastmasters Ennis Commences Its 53rd Season
If the thought of speaking in public makes you nervous, or you’d simply like to become a more confident communicator, Ennis Toastmasters could be worth a look…
Clare FMMaja Elliott And Marco Giaccaria To Perform In Tuamgraney
Music lovers in East Clare are in for a special evening this Saturday, as acclaimed pianist, vocalist and composer Maja Elliott joins Italian flautist and…
Clare FMCollege Of FET Further Education Routes For Autumn
If you’ve been thinking about going back to education, learning a new skill, changing career or taking the next step towards a degree, there are plenty of…
Clare FMMonthly Library Slot: September
It’s our monthly look at what’s happening across Clare Libraries, and this month there are two very different topics to explore. Niamh O’Donovan spoke about…
Clare FMMoney, Money, Money
Households are facing fresh financial pressures, with oil, food and electricity costs continuing to rise, while mortgage-holders are also watching closely as…
Clare FMWomen's Collective Ireland-Clare (WCI-Clare) Open Day 2026
Thursday was the WCI-Clare Open Day, taking place from 11am to 7pm at Clon Road Business Park in Ennis. Women’s Collective Ireland – Clare supports women…
Clare FMShannon Man On His 25-Year Battle With Addiction
On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey heard from a Clare man whose story is one of addiction, survival and, ultimately, hope. Darragh O’Loughlin from…
Clare FMStudent Accommodation Crisis
Ireland’s student accommodation crisis continues to deepen, with thousands of students struggling to find somewhere affordable to live as the new college year…
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Clare Opposition TD Claims Third Level Education At Risk Of Becoming 'Two-Tiered System'
Clare's opposition TD claims access to third level education is at risk of becoming a 'two tiered system' due to the accommodation crisis. It comes in the wake…
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HSE Urged To Reverse Clare Paramedic Daytime Hours Plan
The HSE is being urged to row back on plans that would restrict community paramedic hours in Clare. A group of ten new Community Paramedics are due to become…
Clare FMScariff Show 2026
The Scariff Show celebrates a major milestone this weekend, with the 80th annual event taking place on Sunday at the Scariff Showgrounds in Fossabeg. Alongside…
Clare FMFinancial Advice: The Cost Of 3rd Level And How Best To Finance It
On Wednesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tommy Corbett from Carey Corbett Financial Solutions. This week, Tommy discussed how to prepare…
Clare FMCounty Council Preparing For Irish Open In Doonbeg
Clare is set to take centre stage on the international sporting map this month, with two major golf events coming to the county. The Walker Cup takes place at…
Clare FMLeader Of The Green Party Visits Clare
Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman was in Clare on Tuesday, to meet up with local members of his party. The Dublin West TD stopped by the studio for a chat on…
Clare FMAn Garda Siochána Implements Health Referral Scheme For First Time Drug Offenders
We begin today’s show by looking at the launch of a new Health Referral Scheme, giving Gardaí the option to refer eligible first-time offenders caught with…
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Clare TD Calls For Immediate Extension Of Community Paramedic Hours
A Clare TD has written to the Health Minister calling for an immediate extension to the working hours for community paramedics. Ten newly qualified specialists…
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Plans For New Airsoft Centre In North Clare
Plans are afoot for a unique outdoor adrenaline rush experience in North Clare. Tombstone Airsoft LTD is hoping to deliver an "immersive battlefield" over a…
Clare FMIrish Premiere of Documentary Film “A State of Passion” At Ennistymon Courthouse Gallery
The Irish premiere of the documentary film A State of Passion will take place at Ennistymon Courthouse Gallery on Thursday, September 3rd. The film follows…
Clare FMBack To School Clouded By Supersized Classes
New figures show that while the average primary school class size has fallen nationally, the number of children in very large classes of 35 or more has…
Clare FMA Celebration Of Creation & Food
Kevin Keane from Potadóir in Ennis, and chef Aoife Kelly from Quin, are celebrating the creativity that happens when food, local produce and craft come…
Clare FMThe Ritz Hopeful For A Better September As Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival Gets Underway
Every September, Lisdoonvarna comes alive for its legendary Matchmaking Festival and The Ritz brings its own celebration to the heart of the festivities. From…
Clare FMSave Our Supplements
Clare health store owners are warning that newly proposed EU rules on supplements could cause widespread closures within the industry. The European Union is…
Clare FMClare European Volunteering Capital 2027: Faces Of Volunteering - Shayla Hilpert
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 FMExcitement Builds At Lahinch Golf Club Ahead Of Walker Cup
Excitement is building in Lahinch as the world’s best amateur golfers prepare to descend on North Clare for the Walker Cup this weekend. Lahinch Golf Club will…
Clare FMAna Liffey Supports 86 People Through Clare Outreach
The face of addiction, homelessness, and social harm in Clare and across the Midwest has been changing over recent years. Ana Liffey supported 86 people…
Clare FMShannon Gateway Projects Acquires ‘Generational’ Strategic Site For Future Growth Of Shannon
Tuesday's Morning Focus spoke on a major development that could shape the future of Shannon for generations to come. Shannon Gateway Projects has acquired a…
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Shannon Gateway Projects Investment Labelled 'Opportunity We Could Only Have Dreamt Of'
A large scale investment in Shannon has been labelled 'an opportunity we could only have dreamt of'. It follows the confirmation that Shannon Gateway Projects…
Clare FMClare FM Sideline View Review Monday August 31st
Coming up on the show, we will reflect on another busy weekend of championship action with the focus on the TUS Clare senior and intermediate football…
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Shannon Airport Press Photography Exhibition To Tell Story Of Ireland In 2025 For Next Fortnight
Over 100 photographs captivating images that powerfully narrate Ireland's story throughout 2025 are being showcased at Shannon Airport. The AIB Press…
Clare FMSports Review – 31st Of August 2026
Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch to chat about the weekend’s sporting fixtures. ~ TUS Senior Football Championship ~ Group 1: - Cratloe v…
Clare FMLa Petite Galerie To Close As Owners Retire
A much-loved gift shop in Ennis is set to close its doors, with the owners of La Petite Galerie announcing their retirement. Located in the heart of Ennis, the…
Clare FMIn The Garden: Looking After Your Lawn
Judy Beck from Clonroad Garden Centre, Ennis was back on Monday’s Morning Focus to answer all your gardening queries. This week, Judy gave advice for keeping…
Clare FMLahinch Artist Michael Hanrahan Celebrates Walker Cup With New Paintings
Lahinch-based artist Michael Hanrahan is marking the upcoming Walker Cup at Lahinch Golf Club on September 5 and 6 with two new paintings inspired by the…
Clare FMRegional Day Of Action For Palestine To Take Place In Ennis
A regional day of action in solidarity with Palestine will take place in Ennis on Saturday, September 5, as part of a national campaign calling for Ireland to…
Clare FMMiltown Malbay Writer Recognised In Prestigious Australian History Award For Her Book On Irish Famine Immigrants
A Miltown Malbay-born writer has received major recognition in Australia for her acclaimed poetry collection exploring the experiences of Irish women and girls…
Clare FMEnnis Band Fierin J. Took To Electric Picnic Stage After Competition Win
Ennis based band Fierin J. has taken to the stage at Electric Picnic 2026 after winning the prestigious Electric Youth competition. Fierin J., who has been…
Clare FMVolunteers Urgently Needed For Special Olympics Ireland Collection Day In Kilrush And West Clare
Local volunteers are being asked to lend a helping hand for the Special Olympics Ireland National Collection Day on Friday, September 18, 2026. Eugene…
Clare FMSixmilebridge To Commemorate Donogh O’Malley’s Final Public Address
An event will take place in Sixmilebridge on September 6 to commemorate the final public address given by Limerick-born Donogh O’Malley, who served as Minister…
Clare FMClare TD Claims Government Actions Delaying Future Fuel Protests
TD's returned early from their summer break on Friday (28th), to debate changes to fuel supports. The Government agreed to delay planned increases in excise…
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Novas Calls For Serious Budget Commitments As Midwest Child Homelessness Hits New High
A Clare homeless support service is calling for a serious commitment to tackling the issue in Budget 2027 as the number of children in emergency accommodation…
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Clare Social Housing Needs Assessment Underway
People in need of social housing are being urged to participate in a countywide assessment of needs. The local authority will be contacting households approved…
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Clare Flood Defence Campaigner Claims Unaffected Homeowners Won't Buy In To Insurance
A Clare flood defence campaigner claims people unaffected by flooding won't agree to buy into a group scheme that would provide insurance to homes in flood…
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Two Rare Antarctic Birds Spotted In Ennis
Two rare Antarctic seabirds have been spotted at a popular Ennis attraction. Two South Polar Skuas were spotted at the Bridges of Ross in the past week. It's…
Clare FMSunday Prayer - Sunday 30th August 2026
Stephen Fletcher leads our Sunday Prayer for today Sunday 30th August 2026, the Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time and the Thirteenth Sunday After Trinity…
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Gardaí Identify Suspect Accussed Of Harrassing Clare Female Councillors
Gardaí have identified a suspect accused of directing harassing phone calls at at least two Clare County Councillors. Approximately 80 female councillors…
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Calls For Increase To TB Compensation As 987 Clare Herd Restrictions Imposed Since 2021
The Clare County Chair of the IFA says TB compensation ceilings must be increased as almost 1,000 herd restrictions have been imposed in Clare in the last five…
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Clare FM Sideline View Friday August 28th
Coming up on the show: We look ahead to a critical final round of games in the TUS Clare senior football championship group stages and Feakle is the focus of…
Clare FMDiveboy - Irish Artist Of The Week
Cork indie-rockers Diveboy have release their soaring new single, ‘Chosen Ones’. The single comes with the announcement of their highly anticipated album, In…
Clare FMSports Preview – 28th of August 2026
Daragh Dolan was joined by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch to chat about the weekend’s sporting fixtures. ~ TUS Clare SFC ~ - Two different mini league tables could…
Clare FMTaste Of The Week – Steak Sandwich
Time for another Taste of the Week, on Friday’s Morning Focus Daragh Dolan was joined by Danny Lynch, Chef from Le Cheile in Barefield. Danny let Daragh test…