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Clare FMStorm Season Underway
Storm season is officially underway, with Storm Austen set to bring heavy rain and potentially difficult conditions across Ireland. A Status Yellow rain…
Clare FMBig Wins For Clare Hotels At Irish Hotel Awards
Clare’s hospitality sector is celebrating some fantastic national success at the 2026 Irish Hotel Awards. Shannon Springs Hotel picked up three awards…
Clare FMClare Operation Tombola Halloween Policing Operation
An Garda Síochána joined Alan Morrissey on Thursday's Morning Focus to advise the community in County Clare on the Halloween Policing Operation, known as…
Clare FMBanner Padel Goes Pink
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and two local cancer survivors are bringing the community together for a special fundraiser in Ennis. Banner Padel…
Clare FMTriple Lock
A Sinn Fein TD is describing the removal of the Triple Lock as 'one of the most major decisions' this generation of TDs will make. Legislation to scrap the…
Clare FMPortuguese Siblings Pay Tribute To Their Brother Who Died In West Clare Road Traffic Collision
The family of Fernando Emanuel Gonçalves da Costa Carneiro Penetra are remembering their loved one following his tragic death in a road traffic collision in…
Clare FMCalls For Clare Streets To Be Taken Back From Drug Gangs
The Dáil has heard calls for Clare's streets to be taken back from drug gangs amid harrowing stories of intimidation inflicted on local families. It comes as…
Clare FMAtlantic Tales - Burren Winterage 2026 - Episode 266
On Atlantic Tales this week Pat Flynn takes a tour of the Burren and meet some of those involved in this year’s Burren Winterage Festival. The two-day…
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Clare Vet Warns Of Dangers Of Pets Consuming Halloween Treats
Clare pet owners are being urged to be vigilant to prevent the risks of pets consuming potentially lethal Halloween treats. Items such as chocolate, candies…
Clare FMHistory Of Corofin’s Community Hall
It's a building that has been at the heart of community life in Corofin for more than eight decades. Halla Phádraig Naomhtha was built in 1945, with local…
Clare FMThe Samhain Púca Storytelling Festival
This weekend, the ancient traditions of Ireland come alive in the heart of the Burren as the Samhain Púca Storytelling Festival returns to the Michael Cusack…
Clare FMLegal Costs Blamed For Latest Rise In Motor Insurance Costs
Motorists are facing another increase in insurance costs, with the Central Bank reporting an average rise of 4% in motor premiums. But new research has…
Clare FMTourism, Recreation, Libraries And Cultural Services SPC
The Burren and Cliffs Explorer shuttle service looks set to be renewed for 2027 following a successful two-year trial period. The free service connecting the…
Clare FMCorofin Mum Shares Her Advanced Breast Cancer Journey
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but there is one aspect of the disease that can sometimes receive less attention — what it means to live with…
Clare FM€1.5m Scheme To Install Breathalysers In Pubs And Hotels Scrapped
A ROAD SAFETY Authority (RSA) tender to install 20 breathalyser terminals across hotels and pubs has been scrapped just one day after news broke that it had…
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Campaign Group Fears New MidWest ED Won't Materialise
A prominent campaign group has raised concerns that a new Emergency Department for the MidWest may no longer be in the offing. Recent updates from the…
Clare FMRoad Safety Initiative- Episode 7: Sheila Gilheany on the Impact of Alcohol Advertising
Clare FM brings you our latest feature, Clare FM’s Road Safety Initiative. In this episode, Clare FM’s Lily Collins is joined by Sheila Gilheany, CEO of…
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Concern Proposed Changes Could Hinder Social Housing Delivery In Clare
It's claimed a proposed ban on Clare County Council purchasing homes from the private market would be a serious hindrance to the delivery of social housing in…
Clare FMMuse Productions On Shannon Production Of ‘West Side Story’
Muse Productions has built a wonderful reputation for bringing high-quality musical theatre to Clare audiences, and after the outstanding success of last…
Clare FMEnnis Soroptimists Join European Campaign To Shine A Light On Human Trafficking
Ennis Soroptimists are joining a European campaign to shine a light on human trafficking, an issue that often remains hidden in plain sight. The awareness…
Clare FMTravel Tales: 26/27 Skiing Season Approaches
On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Fergal O’Keeffe, an Ennis native and creator of the Travel Tales with Fergal podcast. If the current…
Clare FMLegal Slot: Farm Transfers
On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Avril Collentine, Cahir & Co. Solicitors for this week’s legal advice. Avril told us about key…
Clare FMEducational Slot: Leaving Cert Study Roadblocks
John Burns, Chair of the Board Rice College and Educational Consultant, joined Alan Morrissey to give advice to students who are facing roadblocks to studying…
Clare FMClare European Volunteering Capital 2027 – Faces Of Volunteering: Robert Cleary
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 FMChef Trevis Gleason On His New Book Burren Dinners
Award-winning author and chef Trevis Gleason joined Alan Morrissey to talk about the launch of the second edition of Burren Dinners, recently launched in…
Clare FMClare Leader Forum Calls For Graded Disabled Driving Badges
The Clare Leader Forum is calling for a graded approach to disabled parking badges amid concerns about potential abuse of the current system. Figures show that…
Clare FMGovernment Accused Of Misleading Parents With Cap On Childcare Costs From Next September
The Government has announced plans to reduce maximum childcare fees to €550 a month from September 2027, describing the Budget measures as a significant step…
Clare FMClare Student On Her Experience In France During Nationwide Protests
Curfews were imposed in parts of France overnight following violent protests over education and the cost of living, with demonstrations escalating into…
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Clare MEP Criticises Funding Deficits For Combatting Drug Debt Intimidation
Clare's MEP is criticising what he's described as inadequate funding to tackle drug debt intimidation in the wake of the English family murders in Waterford…
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Calls For Greater Investment In Shannon To Address 'Bread And Butter Issues'
It's claimed a greater level of investment is needed in the Shannon Municipal District to address the 'bread and butter' issues in the electoral area. A…
Clare FMClare FM Sideline View Review Monday October 19th
On this weeks show We look on a busy and historic weekend of Clare club football finals and Jim Madden brings us up to date on local soccer
Clare FMSports Review – 19th October 2026
Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch took us through the weekend’s sporting fixtures. ~ T.U.S. Clare Senior Football Championship Final ~ Kilmurry Ibrickane 1-10 Eire Óg…
Clare FMHow Beliefs And Patterns We Carry Can Quietly Shape Our Lives
Sinéad White, a Clare-based author, professional speaker and transformational coach, who has recently published her first book, Soul Signature: Your Soul…
Clare FMIn The Garden: Plants To Grow In Windy Areas
Judy Beck from Clonroad Garden Centre, Ennis was back on Monday’s Morning Focus to answer all your gardening queries. This week, Judy gave us some suggestions…
Clare FMThe Johnny Fean Rhythm & Blues Festival
Music fans are in for a real treat this weekend as the Johnny Fean Rhythm & Blues Festival runs from October 23rd to 26th, celebrating the life and legacy of…
Clare FMÉire In WW2 - The True Story
It's a chapter of Irish history that continues to generate debate: our country's decision to remain neutral during the Second World War. But what was really…
Clare FMArts Slot With County Arts Officer Siobhán Mulcahy
On Monday’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 FMO'Callaghan's Mills NS Given Permission To Explore Possibility Of Becoming Gaelscoil
O’Callaghan’s Mills National School has received permission to explore the possibility of becoming a Gaelscoil, which would make it just the fifth in County…
Clare FMClare Made 4,247 Shoeboxes Last Year As Team Hope Encourages Communities To Get Involved Again This Christmas
Clare made an incredible 4,247 shoeboxes for Team Hope’s Christmas Shoebox Appeal last year, bringing joy to children affected by poverty around the world…
Clare FMMotorists Warned To Exercise Caution On Clare Roads During Deer Breeding Season
More than 3,400 wild deer were culled in County Clare in the 12 months to April 30th, 2025, with almost 11,750 culled over a five-year period. While the…
Clare FMPublic Sector Pay Talks To Begin At WRC
The Taoiseach says differences between the Government and trade unions will have to be ironed out during talks on a new public sector pay deal. Negotiations…
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New Clare Superintendent Timeline Questioned Amid Garda Resources Strain
The timeline for appointing a new Clare Garda Superintendent has been questioned amid ongoing resource pressures. Clare's Superintendent is understood to be…
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Almost 10% of Clare Council’s Road Funding Request Not Allocated
Almost 10% of the funding sought by Clare County Council for road maintenance and upgrade projects has not been allocated by Transport Infrastructure Ireland…
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Beyond Belief - Sunday 18th October 2026
Fr Gerry Kenny presents this Sunday's Beyond Belief on Mission Sunday. The programme features Pope Leo talking about the impotance of Mission Sunday. We also…
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Shannon Ranked Irelands Best Airport For Customer Experience
Shannon Airport has been named as Ireland's best Airport for customer experience. According to the latest Customer Experience Insights Report, the Clare base…
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Ennis Housing Estate Residents "Crying Out" For Road Safety Measures
Residents of an Ennis housing estate are said to be crying out for greater road safety measures to prevent an accident occuring. It follows a petition, signed…
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New Era Underway For Ennis Public Transport As Town Bus Takes To The Roads
A new chapter for public transport in Ennis has begun, with the town’s new bus service taking to the roads this morning. From today, passengers can avail of…
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Sunday Prayer - Sunday 18th October 2026 Mission Sunday
Fr Brendan Quinlivan leads our Sunday Prayer for today, Sunday 18th October Mission Sunday and the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Council Approves Garvaghy Road Solidarity Road Motion
Clare County Council has formally passed a motion expressing solidarity with residents of Garvaghy Road in Armagh. It follows an intense 13-day stand-off…
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Clare County Dog Warden Issues Firework Safety Advice Ahead Of Halloween
Clare's County Dog Warden has issued firework safety advice to dog owners ahead of Halloween. Dog owners are encouraged to microchip dogs and have a photo of…
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Clare FM Preview Of 2026 TUS Clare SFC Final - Interviews
Interviews with the KIB and Eire Og camps ahead of the TUS SFC Final
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Clare FM Preview Of 2026 TUS SFC, IFC And Junior A Football Finals
Clare FM's Derrick Lynch is joined by Kieran Madigan, Paudie Carmody and Derek Dormer to preview the TUS SFC, IFC and Junior A football finals
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Clare FM Sideline View Friday October 16th
Coming up on the show, we look ahead to a huge weekend of club football with the senior, intermediate and Junior A finals taking centre stage We will also have…
Clare FMBILLYD3VINE - Irish Artist Of The Week
BILLYD3VINE is a young singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist creating raw, emotional alternative music. Writing songs from a young age, his sound blends…
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Calls For M18 Contra-Flow System To Ease Gridlock After Collisions
Its claimed motorists are needlessly spending hours in gridlock traffic following collisions on the main route from Clare to Limerick. It comes amid calls for…
Clare FMSports Preview – 16th October 2026
Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch to preview the weekend’s sporting fixtures. ~ T.U.S Clare Senior Football Championship Final ~ Kilmurry…
Clare FMClarecastle Day Care Centre Open Day
Clarecastle Day Care Centre is opening its doors to the community this Saturday (17th October) for a special open day, giving people the chance to see…
Clare FMClare FM & Ennis Lions Club Radio Auction 2026
The Ennis Lions Club Radio Auction, in partnership with Clare FM, is back for its fifth year, raising funds for a fantastic local cause. This year, the…
Clare FMGlór Welcomes Back ‘Johnny Cash’
The Man in Black is making his return to the stage at Glór in Ennis this Saturday, with a high-energy tribute celebrating the legendary music of Johnny Cash…
Clare FM48% Of Women Say Menopause Has Put Parts Of Their Lives On Hold – With Confidence Top Of The List
Almost half of women say perimenopause or menopause has forced them to put parts of their lives on hold, with confidence emerging as one of the biggest…