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Clare FMWelfare Animal Project At Burren Nature Sanctuary
On Friday's Morning Focus, Daragh Dolan was talking about an interesting animal welfare project being carried out at Burren Nature Sanctuary, where researchers…
Clare FMDoonbeg Fáilte Fest Announced For Irish Open Week
Doonbeg is getting ready to welcome visitors for the Amgen Irish Open, with the local community pulling together to make sure the village is very much open for…
Clare FMTributes Paid To Clare Based Founder Of Get Re-Skilled
Tributes are being paid to Clare-born Geraldine Creaner, the founder of GetReskilled, who has died peacefully at the age of 62. Geraldine was at the heart of…
Clare FMDocumentary Chronicling Ennis Women’s Rugby’s First Season In All-Ireland League
The first season of Ennis RFC Women in the All-Ireland League has now been captured on film in a new documentary, Who We Are – Ennis Rugby in the AIL. The film…
Clare FMIrish Open Garda Accommodation Situation "A Shambles" Ahead Of Trump Visit
With the expected visit of US President Donald Trump to Clare next month, thousands of Gardaí are being drafted in for what the Garda Commissioner has…
Clare FMExcise Duty Return Delayed
The Government has agreed to phase out cuts to excise duty on petrol and diesel over four stages, from November through to the end of February. The decision…
Clare FMHopes New Shannon Respite Facility Could Be Functional Within 18 Months
It's hoped a newly approved adult respite facility in Shannon could be operating within the next 18 months. Corlann, formerly, the Brothers of Charity has been…
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Clare Rough Sleeper Count 'Growing' As Fundraiser Launched
Clare's rough sleeper count is said to be constantly growing. It's estimated there are up to 8 people currently sleeping rough across the county town alone…
Clare FMEducational Advice: Questions About CAO & The Return To School
On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by John Burns, Chair of the board at Rice College and Educational Consultant. This week, John shared…
Clare FMHistory In Focus - Evictions During The Famine
On this week’s History in Focus Alan Morrissey was joined by local historian and author, Colm Liddy to chat about evictions during the Famine. If you have any…
Clare FMClare-Based Welsh Author Geraint Jones On His New Book
From diplomatic security work in some of the world's most challenging conflict zones to writing novels overlooking the Shannon Estuary, Geraint Jones has had…
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Clare Haulier Urges Govt To Keep Excise Cuts Under Long Term Review
The Clare-based Deputy Vice President of the Irish Road Haulage Association says the Government needs to continue reviewing the price of fuel before phasing…
Clare FMCaherconnell International Furnace Festival Returns To The Burren
This weekend (Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August), the ancient Caherconnell Stone Fort in the Burren will come alive with fire, iron and the sound of…
Clare FMOpen Evening Event: The National Learning Network
The National Learning Network is hosting an open evening today, (Thursday, 27th August), at its centre right here in the Clare FM Building on Francis Street in…
Clare FMKeith Barry: Unhinged – 25 Years Inside Your Minds Comes To Glór
The Brainhacker is back! Keith Barry is bringing his acclaimed live show Unhinged – 25 Years Inside Your Minds to Glór on September 19th. Celebrating 25 years…
Clare FMTribute To Dolly Parton
Bryan Seaver, the nephew of Dolly Parton, announced the death of his aunt, who died on Tuesday at the age of 80 following a short battle with cancer. Dolly…
Clare FMÁine Tyrell’s Concert Fundraiser To Aid Completion Of North Burren Community Centre
A special fundraising gig is taking place in Ballyvaughan next week (Saturday, 5th September), with musician Áine Tyrell and friends taking to the stage at…
Clare FMInaugural Aonach Na Sionna Literary Festival
Shannon is set to host its very first literary festival this September, with Aonach na Sionna bringing together writers, poets, storytellers and creatives for…
Clare FMQuareClare Announces Event Line-Up For Clare Pride 2026
Clare Pride is returning this September with a packed programme of events across the county, from workshops and cultural events to the Pride March, family…
Clare FMMichael McNamara To Host Inshore Fishing Roundtable In Quilty This Thursday
The future of Ireland’s inshore fishing industry is under the spotlight this week, with a roundtable discussion taking place in Quilty this Thursday evening…
Clare FMClare Festival-Goers Urged To Think Twice About Driving The Morning After Electric Picnic
With thousands of people from Clare expected to make the trip to Electric Picnic this weekend, Drinkaware is urging festival-goers to plan ahead and think…
Clare FMWest Clare Cycling Club's Paddy Kelly Cycles 3,000 Miles Across America For Charity
From cycling around every county in Ireland to tackling the length of Britain, West Clare Cycling Club member Paddy Kelly is no stranger to a serious…
Clare FMClare Haven Annual Report 2025
Alan Morrissey was speaking to Dr Siobhán O’Connor, Manager of Services with Clare Haven, following the publication of the organisation’s latest annual report…
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Disabled Drivers Scheme To Remain Available For Clare Motorists
It's claimed the new vehicle adaption scheme will ensure no Clare motorist is locked out of mobility aids. The Department of Transport has confirmed the…
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Changes To Consumer Behaviour Attributed To High Commercial Vacancy Rates Across Clare
Changes to consumer behaviour have been attributed to the high rates of commercial vacancy across Clare. The latest GeoDirectory report shows Shannon's…
Clare FMMichael Rush: 67 Years Since His Memorable Lahinch Round
Michael Rush has enjoyed a lifelong connection with golf and now, 67 years after recording a remarkable score of 67 in 1959, he is hoping to return to his home…
Clare FMClare European Volunteering Capital 2027: Faces Of Volunteering - Rob Stephen
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 FMIrish Red Cross Clare Launches Major Appeal As Fleet Faces €500,000 Replacement Bill
Alan Morrissey was joined by James Lafferty, Honorary Treasurer of the Irish Red Cross Clare Branch, at a particularly challenging time for the organisation…
Clare FMDrivers, Parents & Schools Urged To Prioritise Road Safety As Children Return To School
With children returning to school this week, road safety is once again a major concern, particularly around busy school zones. A new RSA report shows that 38…
Clare FMWhat Would A Degraded Lough Derg Mean For East Clare?
Lough Derg is far more than the River Shannon’s largest lake. For East Clare, it is part of the landscape, the economy and the identity of the region. A…
Clare FMCAO First Round Offers
The first round of CAO offers for 2026 will be released this afternoon at 2pm, marking another important milestone for Leaving Cert students across the…
Clare FMClare Kayak Hire Closes After 12 Years In Major Blow To Ballyalla Lake
After 12 years providing kayaking and helping to bring life to Ballyalla Lake, Clare Kayak Hire has closed its doors. Owner Alan Coote says a combination of…
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Uisce Éireann Lifts Clare Water Conservation Order
Uisce Éireann has lifted its water conservation order and hosepipe ban in Clare. It comes as the order has been extended in thirteen counties including…
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Hydro Reopening Creates 60 New Jobs In Lisdoonvarna
60 new jobs have been created in a North Clare Tourism hotspot following the reopening of a famed and historic establishment. The Hydro Hotel hasn't been…
Clare FMClare Students Prepare For WorldSkills Ireland 2026
Clare competitors are preparing to represent the county on the national stage at WorldSkills Ireland 2026, taking place in Dublin next month. Niall McMahon…
Clare FMRoad Safety In Clare ‘Needs Greater Attention’, Says PPN Representative
With the latest phase of changes to speed limits set to bring further reductions on roads across Clare, there are concerns about how the changes will be…
Clare FMClare Could Lose Valuable Workers As Ukrainian Accommodation Contracts End
The number of Ukrainians living in State-provided accommodation in Clare has fallen by more than 400 over the past year, and that number is set to fall further…
Clare FMHolly’s Café Sets September Date For Final Day Of Trading
After more than five years serving the people of Kilkee, Holly’s Café is preparing to close its doors for the final time this September. The café, which opened…
Clare FMCCTV Camera Numbers Set To Rise Nationwide
Ireland has one of the lowest levels of CCTV use in Europe, but that’s set to change, with Garda security cameras expected to increase significantly in the…
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43 Incidents Of Wrong Way Driving On M18 Since 2019
There have been 43 incidents of wrong way driving on the motorway connecting Clare to Limerick and Galway in the last seven years. New figures from Transport…
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Clare TD Claims Kaftrio Decision Establishes Precedent For Skyclarys Funding Approval
A Clare TD says there's precedent to suggest the HSE will decide to reimburse the cost of Friedrich's Ataxia treatment. The HSE will announce today whether…
Clare FMClare FM Sideline View Review Monday August 24th
Coming up on the show, we will be reflecting on a dramatic final weekend of group action in the TUS Clare senior hurling championship as small margins proved…
Clare FMAre Circuses Dying Out?
With traditional circuses facing growing challenges, from changing public attitudes to rising costs and increased regulation, many are asking whether the…
Clare FMIn The Garden: Plants For Banks
Judy Beck from Clonroad Garden Centre, Ennis was back on Monday’s Morning Focus to answer all your gardening queries. This week, Judy focused on plants for…
Clare FMThe Wonder Window Exhibition In Miltown Malbay
A unique new exhibition is opening in Miltown Malbay today, putting the creativity and imagination of local children at the centre of a conversation about…
Clare FM15th Anniversary Of Sixmilebridge Mart
This week marks 15 years of Sixmilebridge Mart, an important hub for the local farming community and a place that has become part of the fabric of the village…
Clare FMQuin Skin Cancer Survivor Reacts To Development Of Melanoma Vaccine
Merck Moderna's success with a personalised cancer vaccine designed to keep melanoma at bay opens a new avenue of treatment that doctors hope will work against…
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Rental Control Rules Reportedly Having A Disproportionate Affect In Clare
It's claimed rental rule changes introduced this year are having a disproportionate effect on Clare's rental market. Daft.ie's latest report, covering April to…
Clare FMMeeting For Clare Survivors Of Industrial & Reformatory Schools
Mary Donovan is one of four survivors who took part in a 52-day hunger strike in Dublin last year, calling for services and supports for survivors of Ireland’s…
Clare FMLisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival Returns For 2026
Lisdoonvarna’s famous Matchmaking Festival returns for September, with live music, dancing, speed dating and, of course, the chance to find love. This year…
Clare FMGovernment Confirms Planned Increases In Excise Duty Will Not Go Ahead
The Government has confirmed that the planned increases in petrol and diesel excise duty due in September and October will not now go ahead, following growing…
Clare FMClare Animal Welfare Launches Subsidised Spay & Neuter Campaign For 2026
Clare Animal Welfare is launching a subsidised spay and neuter campaign for September, aimed at helping Clare pet owners who may be struggling with the cost of…
Clare FMLahinch Mother Calls For Better Water Quality Monitoring After Daughter Fell Ill
Lahinch’s water quality is once again under scrutiny, with local campaigners raising concerns about pollution following heavy rainfall and the delays involved…
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Clare Health Campaigner Calls For Greater Retention Of Graduates Following Extra Healthcare University Places Allocation
A Clare healthcare campaigner says more needs to be done to retain university graduates following a large increase in the number of available college…
Clare FMSunday Prayer - Sunday 23rd August 2026
Stephen Fletcher presents our Sunday Prayer for today the 23rd August 2026, the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time and the 12th Sunday after Trinity. Susan Rice read…
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Doonbeg To Unveil New Mural For Irish Open
The village of Doonbeg will have a new decorative feature showcasing local legends and scenes for the Irish Open. The mural titled 'Pieces of Doonbeg' will be…
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Clare Haulier Says Common Sense Prevailed As Govt Extends Excise Cuts
The Clare based Deputy Vice President of the Irish Road Haulage Association says common sense has prevailed amid the Government's decision to extend excise…
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Clare FM Sideline View Friday August 21st
Coming up on the show, we will look ahead to a dramatic final round of games in the TUS Clare senior hurling championship and St Senan's Kilkee are the focus…
Clare FMConor Kiernan - Irish Artist Of The Week
Conor Kiernan is an Irish singer songwriter from Meath whose energetic folk sound draws influence from artists such as Mumford & Sons, James Bay and Sam…
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Early Indications Show Positive Results In Clare For Leaving Cert Class Of 2026
Clare's leaving certificate results are set to be broadly positive with a number of students securing 7 H1s in their final exams. 1,563 students in this county…