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Clare FMAn Audience With Julian And Jiaxin Lloyd Webber At Glór
Two of the world's most distinguished cellists are making their way to Clare for a unique evening that blends music, storytelling and personal reflection…
Clare FMClare Museum Issues Donations Callout
Clare Museum, supported by Creative Ireland, will add two handling collections to the museum’s resources. Handling collections are boxes that contain 12-15…
Clare FMTour De Munster 2026 Crosses The Finish Line
One of Down Syndrome Clare's largest fundraising events, The Tour De Munster, came to a conclusion yesterday afternoon. The 600k round trip culminated with a…
Clare FMAdults In Mid-West Who Need Treatment For Eating Disorders Diverted Into Psychiatric Care
A lack of specialist services for adults with eating disorders in the Mid-West has come under renewed scrutiny after the HSE confirmed there is currently no…
Clare FMBallyvaughan Community On High Alert After Influx Of Mauve Stinger Jellyfish
With reports of a rare influx of mauve stinger jellyfish along the Clare coast, swimmers and visitors are being urged to take extra care. The striking purple…
Clare FMIrish Times Investigation Into Aughinish Alumina Shows Alarming Levels Of Pollution At Shannon Estuary Plant
New findings from an Irish Times investigation have raised fresh questions about environmental monitoring and regulation at the Aughinish Alumina plant on the…
Clare FMClare Family Resource Centre Submits Extension Plans To Offer 50 Additional Childcare Places
It's claimed more needs to be done to support childcare providers across Clare to address the shortfall in availability. It comes as plans have been submitted…
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Government Facing Fresh Calls For Greater Services To Be Made Available To Clare People With Down Syndrome
It's claimed more needs to be done at a government level to offer greater levels of therapy services to people with Down Syndrome in Clare. It comes as Down…
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Clare's Two Closest University Towns Among Most Expensive For Students In Ireland
Clare's closest University towns have ranked as some of the most expensive in the country for students. A new report from switcher.ie found rent in Limerick…
Clare FMSunday Prayer - Sunday 9th August 2026
Stephen Fletcher leads our Sunday Prayer for today Sunday 9th August 2026, the 10th Sunday after Trinity and the 19th Sunday in Ordinary time. Susan Rice reads…
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Clare EV Sales Up Over 100% In 12 Months
The number of electric vehicles purchased in Clare has more than doubled since last year. The latest figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show…
Clare FMClare FM Sideline View Friday August 7th
On this weeks show, we look ahead to a crucial second round of action in the TUS Clare senior hurling championship along with previewing this years Clare LGFA…
Clare FMFrowning Hours - Irish Artist Of The Week
Frowning Hours is the indie folk-rock project of Irish singer-songwriter and actor Ger Kelly, whose evocative songwriting and distinctive voice have quickly…
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Clare FM More Than A Club - Banner GAA
As part of Clare FM's More Than A Club series, Clare FM's Derrick Lynch spoke with the Banner GAA club
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Over 100 Cyclists Descend On Ennis As Tour De Munster Makes Its Way Through Clare
Over 100 cyclists descended on the county town today as the 26th Tour de Munster made its way through the county. Cyclists made a pit stop at The Temple Gate…
Clare FMSports Preview – 7th of August 2026
Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch to chat about the weekend's sporting fixtures. ~ TUS Clare Senior Hurling Championship ~ Saturday: -…
Clare FMNew Study Highlights Unseen Mental Health Pressures Of Farm Families
A new study has highlighted the often unseen mental health pressures experienced by members of farm families across Ireland. The Farm FaMHealth project, led by…
Clare FMCalls for Information Boards At O'Connell Monument In Ennis
In two years’ time Ireland will mark the 200th anniversary of one of the most significant moments in its history — the election of Daniel O’Connell as MP for…
Clare FMPicture Voice Art Exhibition for Clare Autistic Teenagers
A unique art exhibition celebrating the creativity, perspectives and strengths of autistic teenagers is returning for its second year. Picture Voice Art…
Clare FMClare Man Walking To Knock To Raise Funds For Charity Serving Up Free Meals For Impoverished Children
Today marks the start of an inspiring journey for one Clare man who's lacing up his walking boots for a cause that's changing millions of lives around the…
Clare FMClare Musicians Invited To Apply For High End Classical Instruments
Emerging classical musicians in Clare are being encouraged to apply for a unique opportunity to perform on some of the finest instruments available in Ireland…
Clare FMCould Review Of Primary School Hours Lead To Changes In Time Children Spend In Classroom?
The Department of Education is preparing to review primary school hours for the first time in decades, with changes to the school day for younger pupils among…
Clare FMNew Tool Theft Legislation Needed
Tool theft continues to be a growing problem across the country, with tradespeople in counties including Limerick, Donegal, Dublin and Kildare among the latest…
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Number Of Social Homes Delivered In Clare Halves In A Year
The number of social homes delivered in Clare has halved in a year. The Department of Housing's Social Housing Construction Projects Status Report for the…
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Fears Clare Farmers Will Bear Brunt Of Reduced Livestock Ferries
The Clare based former General Secretary of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association is calling on the Agriculture Minister to ensure Irish farmer's…
Clare FMAugust Craft Month In Clare
August Craft Month is back, bringing hundreds of events to communities across Ireland and celebrating the incredible talent of makers working in everything…
Clare FMMaureen Sparling On Her Latest Book, Mystery At Sykes House
History, folklore and the enduring charm of Kilkee come together in a new book by Limerick author Maureen Sparling. Mystery at Sykes House is inspired by the…
Clare FMClare’s Fittest Superstars Fundraiser
A new fundraising event in Ennis is set to put teamwork, determination and community spirit to the test. Clare's Fittest Superstars will see teams tackle a…
Clare FMIs There Any End In Sight To Illegal Dumping At Lees Road?
Illegal dumping continues to blight one of Ennis' most popular outdoor amenities, with fresh images shared on social media showing another pile of rubbish left…
Clare FMClonlara First Nationally To Launch New Camino-Style Symbol For Holy Wells
County Clare is blessed with a remarkable wealth of holy wells, each with its own stories, customs and local traditions. However, these wells are being lost…
Clare FMReadyCamp Ireland Brings A Spin To "Pitching A Business"
For many families, the idea of camping sounds great — until it comes to packing the car, buying equipment and finding somewhere to store it all afterwards. A…
Clare FMClare-Based Aerial Dance Company Launches Strategic Plan
For almost three decades, Fidget Feet has been pushing the boundaries of aerial dance and contemporary circus, bringing Irish creativity to audiences around…
Clare FMALONE Seeking Clare Volunteers
As Ireland's population continues to age, more older people are experiencing loneliness, isolation and other challenges that can have a real impact on their…
Clare FMClare Experienced Sunniest July In 71 Years Last Month, But Did Farmers Make Hay While The Sun Shone? Or Will Mixed Conditions Now Forecast Bring Welcome Relief?
County Clare has just experienced its sunniest July in more than seven decades, with Shannon Airport recording its highest July sunshine total since 1955…
Clare FMCROÍ Announce Partnership With Michael Guinee Charitable Foundation To Support Important Community Health Initiative
Heart disease and stroke remain two of the biggest health challenges facing people in Ireland, but early detection can make a significant difference. Next…
Clare FMCall For Clare & Roscommon Urgent Care Models Comes As New Figures Reveal Clare Has Among The Fewest GPs In Ireland
New figures show Clare has among the lowest number of GPs of any county in Ireland, while overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick continues to reach…
Clare FMGene Clohessy On Her ‘The Wild Cure’ Exhibition In Kilkee
Art has the power to inspire, uplift and connect us with the world around us, and a new exhibition opening in Kilkee celebrates exactly that. The Wild Cure, by…
Clare FMClare GAA Autism Activity Cúl Camp 2026
All around the county, Cúl Camps have kicked off. From Gaelic football to hurling and camogie, there’s a chance for children to get outdoors and play with…
Clare FMEU Justice Ministers Meet Over Migrant Crisis In Ceuta
Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union has brought migration to the top of the agenda, following an emergency meeting of EU justice and…
Clare FMRose Of Clare Festival 2026 Well Underway
The Rose of Clare Festival is in full swing, with communities from across the county coming together for a week of celebration, entertainment and, of course…
Clare FMPublic Meeting Over Plans For Wastewater Treatment Plant Near Cliff Walk
Residents in Kilkee say they're not giving up their fight against plans for a new wastewater treatment plant near the town's famous Cliff Walk, despite losing…
Clare FMPlanned Protests Against Donald Trump’s Doonbeg Visit
US President Donald Trump is expected to visit Clare next month for the Irish Open at his Doonbeg golf resort, with a trip to Dublin also expected during his…
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Irish Medical Organisation Calls For UHL To Be Treated As "Critical Infrastructure" Amid Overcrowding Crisis
The Irish Medical Organisation is calling for upgrades at University Hospital Limerick to be treated as critical infrastructure. It follows a week of…
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New Report Shows Shannon Is Ireland's Fastest Growing Airport
Shannon Airport was Ireland's fastest growing Airport in June. The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation's monthly Tourism Industry Dashboard report found…
Clare FMClare's Credit Unions Announce Partnership with Clare Camogie
Clare's Credit Unions have come together to announce a new county-wide partnership with Clare Camogie, reinforcing their shared commitment to community…
Clare FMSports Review – August 4th 2026
Alan Morrissey was joined by Derrick Lynch to analyse the weekend’s sporting fixtures. TUS Clare Senior Football Championship
Clare FMIn The Garden: Last Summer Flowering Perennials
Judy Beck from Clonroad Garden Centre, Ennis was back on Tuesday’s Morning Focus to answer all your gardening queries. This week, Judy gave advice for dealing…
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Stolen Dog Missing For Over Two Years Recovered From Ennis Housing Estate
It's claimed a two-tier system has been created in Clare by the backlog in the number of outstanding assessment of needs. New data from the Department of…
Clare FMFeakle Festival Returns, Now In Its 39th Year
The countdown is on to one of the highlights of the traditional music calendar as the 39th Feakle Festival gets underway from the 5th to the 10th of August…
Clare FMArts Slot With County Arts Officer Siobhán Mulcahy
On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, it was time again for our Arts Slot with County Art’s Officer Siobhán Mulcahy. Siobhán provided our listeners with all the details…
Clare FMTour de Munster 2026 Sets Off On 600km Charity Cycle For Down Syndrome Ireland
This Thursday, over 100 cyclists will take to the roads of Munster in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland. The four day charity cycle, covers a remarkable 600km…
Clare FMJust Five Assessments Of Need Completed In Clare In First Quarter of 2026
Just five Assessments of Need were completed in Clare during the first three months of this year, while more than 100 children were left waiting beyond the…
Clare FMCould Ennis Lose Its Only Record Shop?
For the past 12 years, The Record Break has been more than just Ennis' only independent record shop. It's become a meeting place for music lovers, a platform…
Clare FMFemale Councillors Report Disturbing Phone Calls
More than 70 female councillors across Ireland have reported receiving disturbing and persistent anonymous phone calls containing inappropriate sexual…
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Warfarin Clinic Service Set To Be Scaled Down At University Hospital Limerick
Concern has been raised that vulnerable Clare patients could be locked out of a vital hospital service. It's understood that from September 7th, the Anti…
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Midwest Simon Claims Cross Department Approach Needed From Government To Solve Homelessness Crisis
Midwest Simon says greater cross department coordination is needed in from Government to tackle the homelessness crisis. It follows the publication of the…
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Clare Private Water Supplies Test Positive For E-Coli And THMs
Two Clare Private Water Supplies failed to meet drinking quality standards last year. The Environmental Protection's Agency latest report of private group…
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More Than Half Of Clare Motorists Fitting Car Seats Incorrectly
More than half of Clare motorists are fitting their car seats incorrectly. Of the non-compliant seats in this county, 14% had major safety-critical issues…
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Clare People Urged To Heed Safety Advice Before Entering Water This Weekend
Clare people are being urged to be aware of their surroundings and heed all safety advice when heading to waterways this weekend. Crowds are expected to flock…
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Clare Driving Test Waiting List Down 27% In Last Year
Clare's driving test backlog has been significantly whittled down. New CSO figures show the number of people waiting for a test in this county is down 27%…