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Clare FMTaste Of The Week: Cajun Chicken Burger
Time for another Taste of the Week, on Thursday’s Morning Focus Alan Morrissey was joined by Danny Lynch, Chef from Le Cheile in Barefield. Danny told us a…
Clare FMAnnual Static Charity Cycle In Aid Of Samaritans
The Square in Ennis is the venue for the latest static charity cycle in aid of the Samaritans. The annual cycle will take place tomorrow (Friday, the 19th of…
Clare FMSummer Solstice In Thoor, Ballylee To Help The RNLI Lifeboats
As the longest day of the year approaches, a special Summer Solstice celebration is set to take place at the historic Thoor Ballylee in Gort. The evening will…
Clare FMLaura O’Connell Shifting Gear For Radical Cup Round Two
Motorsport fans in Clare will be keeping a close eye on Oulton Park this weekend as local racing driver Laura O'Connell prepares for the second round of the…
Clare FMMen's Health: Move A Little More
Morning Focus is marking County Clare Men’s Health Week 2026 (15–21 June) with the theme “What’s Your Small Step?” as part of a week-long series of activities…
Clare FMKilmaley Hall To Get Much Needed Refurbishment
Kilmaley Hall has been at the heart of community life in one of County Clare’s largest parishes for more than four decades, hosting everything from sporting…
Clare FMThe Importance of Early Intervention For Children With Autism Event In Ennis
As part of our focus on the importance of early intervention for children with autism, we're highlighting an information and support event taking place this…
Clare FMTribute To James Breen
Former Clare TD and long-serving Councillor James Breen has passed away, aged 81. The Kilnamona native retired from politics 7 years ago following 34 years in…
Clare FMMajor Shannon Investment Announcement On The Way This Summer
A major investment announcement relating to Shannon is expected to be made later this summer. Speaking in the Dáil, Fine Gael Minister for Enterprise, Tourism…
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Ennis NDLS Office Urged To Accept Cash Payments Amid Claims Of Independence Being Impacted
The National Driver Licence Service's refusal to accept cash payments at its Ennis office is reportedly stripping Clare residents of their independence. Since…
Clare FMAtlantic Tales - Emma Kim - Joanne Begley - Episode 253
On this week's Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn meets an educator and author who has written a groundbreaking series of self-help, end-of-life legacy journals. We’ll…
Clare FMWalk From Newmarket-on-Fergus To Westport & Hike Of Croagh Patrick In Aid Of Bunratty Search And Rescue
Two young men from County Clare are preparing to take on an extraordinary challenge in support of a cause close to their hearts. Colin McNamara and Darragh…
Clare FMPublic Meeting On Newly Submitted Cloister Building Plans
Earlier this month, Alan Morrissey chatted with Ana Colomer about a petition to retain plans for an arts and cultural space at the redeveloped Cloister…
Clare FMMen’s Health: Mind, Food, Nutrition And Everyday Energy
Morning Focus is marking County Clare Men’s Health Week 2026 (15–21 June) with the theme “What’s Your Small Step?” as part of a week-long series of activities…
Clare FMTribute To Robert McCavery
Lahinch and the wider golfing community are mourning the loss of Robert McCavery, who passed away peacefully last weekend. A PGA Professional and honorary life…
Clare FMClare County Council Honours Clare Civil Defence With Civic Reception
Clare Civil Defence has been recognised for its decades of dedicated voluntary service to communities across the county with a special Civic Reception hosted…
Clare FMCalls For Government To Fund "Recovery Plan" For Clare Communities
There's a call for the Government to fund a "recovery plan" for Clare communities that have hosted large quantities of refugees in recent years. The latest…
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Clare Women's Shed Founder Says New Abortion Bill Huge Step For Women's Rights
The founder of a Clare women's shed says the expected passing of a landmark abortion vote in the Dáil tonight will mark a huge step for women's rights. It…
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Clare MEP Secures Ban On AI Nudification Apps
A proposal by a Clare based Member of European Parliament to outlaw artificial intelligence nudification apps has been approved. The ban which will apply…
Clare FMClare FM Sideline View Review Monday June 15th
Coming up on the show, we will look back on the concluding stages of the group series in the Cusack and Garry Cups, and how the knockout stages are looking We…
Clare FMColm Gavin On His Miltown Malbay Show
Celebrated Dublin singer-songwriter Colm Gavin is set to bring his 2026 UK and Ireland tour to West Clare next month, with a special performance at The Frozen…
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Over €10M Investment To Unlock Lands For 1,300 Homes In Ennis
An investment of over €10m is expected to unlock lands for over 1,300 new homes on two Ennis sites. As part of a national €1bn announcement today, under the…
Clare FMNearly 350 Irish Third-Level Students Reported Homelessness
New figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act reveal that at least 346 third-level students in Ireland reported being homeless during the last…
Clare FMClare Residents Encouraged To Have Their Say In Community Safety Survey
The Clare Local Community Safety Partnership is encouraging people across the county to have their say on what community safety means to them by taking part in…
Clare FMShannon Musical Society Win Big At the Association of Irish Musical Society Awards
Shannon Musical Society is celebrating a remarkable success after scooping three major honours at the Association of Irish Musical Societies Awards. Their…
Clare FMWhat Could US-Iran Framework Deal Mean For Irish Households, Businesses And Wider Economy?
Financial markets have reacted positively to news that the United States and Iran have agreed a framework deal to end their conflict, with oil prices falling…
Clare FMMen’s Mental Health: Sleep Stress & Switching Off
Morning Focus is marking County Clare Men’s Health Week 2026 (15–21 June) with the theme “What’s Your Small Step?” as part of a week-long series of activities…
Clare FMWorld Cup Tips: How To Cope With Late Nights
With fans around the world dealing with some late-night kick-offs during the World Cup, disrupted sleep is likely to become a familiar challenge. Fear not…
Clare FMLahinch Athlete On Competing At European Transplant Games
Earlier this month, Alan Morrissey was joined by Kevin Haugh, to chat about the upcoming 2026 European Transplant Games. Kevin, a former school principal and…
Clare FMCalls Continue For Government To Address N68 Blackspot
Emergency services were once again called to the scene of a road traffic collision on the N68 at Darragh on Sunday afternoon, a stretch of road that local…
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Govt Blamed For Clare Sites Remaining On Derelict Register
The main opposition party is blaming the Government for Clare's dereliction problem. The coalition will announce plans for a new derelict property tax today…
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Oireachtas Hears Kilkishen Housing Project Stalled For 3 Years Due To Wastwater Issues
An Oireachtas committee's been told that a housing development in East Clare has been stalled for three years due to wastewater capacity issues. Kilkishen is…
Clare FMLimerick Summer Proms Returns for a Spectacular Three-Day Summer Solstice Celebration
University Concert Hall is set to welcome audiences to the return of the Limerick Summer Proms from 19th to 21st June 2026, for a spectacular three-day…
Clare FMThree North Clare Pubs & Restaurants Reopen In Spring Revival
A welcome boost for North Clare’s hospitality scene has seen three long-closed pubs and restaurants reopen during April and May. Cassidy’s in Carran, Kilshanny…
Clare FMIran-US Peace Deal
Iran and the United States have reached a peace deal, with an official signing due to take place in Switzerland on Friday. US President Donald Trump says it…
Clare FMIn The Garden: Long Flowering Summer Perennials
Judy Beck from Clonroad Garden Centre, Ennis was back on Monday’s Morning Focus to answer all your gardening queries. This week, Judy told Alan Morrissey about…
Clare FMClare Musicians And Organisers Launch Appeal To Support South African Orphanage
A Clare-based group of musicians and fundraisers is appealing for public support for Babies in the Bush orphanage in South Africa, with a fundraising target of…
Clare FMNew Book Celebrates Kilrush Shamrocks’ Historic 1970s Five-In-A-Row Success
Alan Morrissey was joined earlier by Chris Dixon O’Mara, author of a new book celebrating the remarkable success of Kilrush Shamrocks GAA Club during the…
Clare FMClare Mother’s Cycle Raises Funds For Clare Crusaders
A Clare mother has completed a three-day fundraising cycle over the weekend in support of Clare Crusaders, and she joins me on the line now. Sue Corcoran took…
Clare FMMen’s Health Week Series Encourages Small Steps Towards Better Wellbeing
Morning Focus is marking County Clare Men’s Health Week 2026 (15–21 June) with the theme “What’s Your Small Step?” as part of a week-long series of activities…
Clare FMDylan Costelloe Clohessy Memorial Blood Drive
A blood donation can take less than an hour, but the impact can last a lifetime. This Wednesday, Clare County Council is partnering with the Irish Blood…
Clare FMAnger In Ennistymon As Council Fells Decades-Old Trees In Square
There has been strong anger and concern in Ennistymon following Clare County Council’s decision to proceed with the removal of mature, decades-old trees in the…
Clare FMPearse Doherty On Cost Of Living Crisis Public Meeting In Shannon
The rising cost of living continues to dominate kitchen-table conversations across the country, with energy bills increasing again, inflation remaining…
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Clare Childminder Fears Exodus From Sector As €18,000 Funding Announced
A Clare childminder fears Government regulations will result in lots of people leaving the sector in the next year. It comes as 18 childminders in Clare have…
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Speed Limit Outside Clare Primary School Could Be Halved Amid Safety Concerns
The speed limit outside a Clare primary school could soon be halved amid serious road safety concerns. Clarecastle Sinn Féin Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle is…
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25% Of Clare Farms Failed Environmental Inspections Last Year
One in four Clare farms failed environmental inspections last year. New EPA figures shows the local authority inspected 221 farms in this county in 2025, with…
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Fianna Fáil Cllrs Seek Clarity On Glór's 'Political Event Policy'
An Ennis theatre is being called on to clarify its position for hosting politicial events by local Fianna Fáil Councillors. It's understood Glór refused to…
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Beyond Belief - Sunday 14th June 2026
Fr Gerry Kenny presents this Beyond Belief which features the Archavist of the Irish Jesuit Province discussing the Census of 1926. Also Fr Patrick Cahill…
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Sunday Prayer - Sunday 14th June 2026
Fr Gerry Kenny leads or Sunday prayer for 14th June 2026, the Second Sunday after Trinity.
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Councillor Claims Only "Six Regular Gardaí" Were Policing Across County Clare On May Weekend
It's claimed as little as six regular Gardaí were policing the entire county of Clare on one day during the last weekend in May. It comes as elected…
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Clare TD Claims Regular Households Being Priced Out Of Switch To Renewables
A Clare TD is expressing concern that regular households are being priced out of embracing renewable energy. Bodyke Fine Gael Deputy Joe Cooney has asked the…
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Clare FM Sideline View Friday June 12th
Coming up on the show, we will hear from Katie Taylor after her visit to the county earlier this week ahead of what is now set to be a sell out in Croke Park…
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Clare Immigrant Support Network Fears EU Pact Will Lead To Hasty Unfair Decisions
The Clare Immigrant Support Network is raising concerns the new EU Migration Pact will lead to hasty and unfair decisions against international protection…
Clare FMSports Preview – 12th of June 2026
Derrick Lynch was joined live in-studio by Clare FM’s Alan Morrissey to chat about the upcoming sporting fixtures for the weekend. - The final round of club…
Clare FMDoolin Folkfest 2026 Kicks Off Today
Today marks the beginning of this year’s Doolin FolkFest. The Doolin FolkFest brings together some of the finest artists in Ireland and beyond for a weekend of…
Clare FMCheap Imports To Cost More Under New EU Customs Rules
Irish consumers who regularly snap up bargain buys online could soon find that cheap shopping is no longer quite so cheap. A new €3 customs charge on low-value…
Clare FMISME Calls For Budget To Break ‘Dangerous Overreliance’ On Multinationals
Ireland's economic success has long been built on a combination of strong indigenous businesses and foreign direct investment. However, the small business…
Clare FMLahinch Golf Club To Host South Of Ireland Amateur Open
One of the most prestigious events in amateur golf is just around the corner, as Lahinch Golf Club prepares to host the 124th South of Ireland Amateur Open…
Clare FM€1.5m Fund Launched To Support Marginalised Communities In Clare
Community organisations in Clare working to improve education, training and employment opportunities for disadvantaged groups are being encouraged to apply for…
Clare FM‘Migrant Voices – Every Voice Matters’
As part of World Refugee Week, a unique event is taking place in East Clare that shines a light on the stories, cultures and experiences of people who have…