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Beyond Belief - Sunday 11th October 2026
Fr Brendan Quinlivan presents this week’s Beyond Belief which includes an interview with Fr. Paul Finery, Rector of the Pontifical Irish College in Rome. Fr…
Clare FMUisce Éireann Accused Of Failing To Protect Lough Derg
Uisce Éireann has been accused of failing to protect Lough Derg. It comes as Clare County Council continues to monitor the presence of Algal Bloom on the…
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Urgent Appeal For RhD Negative Blood Types In Clare Amid Hospital Shortages
An urgent appeal has been launched for RhD negative blood in Clare amid hospital shortages. The Irish Blood Transfusion Service has issued a pre-amber alert…
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Sunday Prayer - Sunday 11th October 2026
Fr Brendan Quinlivan leads our Sunday Prayer for today 11th October 2026, the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
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Over 2,200 On MidWest Audiology Waiting List
Over 2,200 people across Clare and Limerick are currently languishing on audiology waiting lists. It comes as the national deaf and hard of hearing charity…
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Clare Senator Calls For Withdrawal From EU Directive On Electric Rental Cars
Clare's senator has called for Ireland to withdraw from an EU Directive that requires commercial fleets to transition to EVs by the end of the decade. The…
Clare FMClare FM Preview Of 2026 TUS Clare SHC Final With Tommy Guilfoyle And Kevin Sheehan
Clare FM's Derrick Lynch speaks to Tommy Guilfoyle and Kevin Sheehan to preview the TUS SHC final along with the PIHC semi finals this weekend
Clare FMGood Swim - Irish Artist Of The Week
Belfast folk artist Good Swim has released his aching new single ‘Chasing Shadows’. The single comes with the announcement of his debut album, The Mountains…
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Ennis Town Bus Service Hailed As Milestone for the Town
The Ennis Town Bus Service is tipped to have a transformational impact on the whole county. City Direct will operate the service , which has been officially…
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Clare Lotto Players Urged To 'Check Every Nook And Cranny' For Winning Ticket
Lotto players in Clare are being urged to 'check every nook and cranny' for a winning ticket worth almost €90,000. The Quick Pick ticket was sold in McNamee’s…
Clare FMSports Preview – 9th October 2026
Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch to preview the weekend’s sporting fixtures. ~ T.U.S Clare Senior Hurling Championship Final ~…
Clare FMShannon Charity Variety Concert In Aid Of Lauralynn
Alan Morrissey was joined by Elaine Buckley, Regional Fundraiser with LauraLynn, along with Concert Director Noel Murphy, Concert Producer Aidan White, and…
Clare FMHarrison Gardner On His New Book
Alan Morrissey was joined by Harrison Gardner, eco-builder, author and broadcaster, whose new book is Heat, Shelter, Water, Food. Harrison has spent more than…
Clare FMCalls For Popular West Clare Beach Public Toilets To Remain Open All Year Round
There are calls for the public toilets at White Strand in Miltown Malbay to remain open throughout the year. Clare County Council says the facilities currently…
Clare FMClare Couple Feature In RTÉ Investigates: A Year In The Lives Of Couples Seeking IVF In Ireland
Alan Morrissey was joined by Laura McAuliffe, a Clare resident who, alongside her husband Emmet, has been sharing their deeply personal fertility journey as…
Clare FMStudents Warned By UL Following Extensive Vandalism Of Castletroy House
The University of Limerick is condemning the vandalism of a house near its campus. Gardaí are investigating burglary and criminal damage after a vacant…
Clare FMAirmid Mental Health And Wellbeing Conference
Alan Morrissey was joined by Dr Mary Honan, author, lecturer and keynote speaker, on Friday's Morning Focus. She joined Alan to talk about the Airmid Mental…
Clare FMRyanair Warns €50m Shannon Investment And 300 Jobs Will Move To Poland If Planning Delays Derail Project
Alan Morrissey was joined by Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fáil TD for Meelick and Chair of the Shannon Airport Oireachtas Committee. Ryanair is warning that a planned…
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Garda Commissioner Estimates Trump Doonbeg Visit Cost State 'Around €30 Million'
The Garda Commissioner has estimated the cost of security for Donald Trump’s visit to Clare last month at around €30 million. The US President visited…
Clare FMRoad Safety Initiative – Episode 4: TD Michael Murphy on Role of Technology in Road Safety Policing
Clare FM brings you our latest feature, Clare FM's Road Safety Initiative. Clare FM’s Lily Collins is joined by Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Transport…
Clare FMThe Future of Disability Services – Week 5 - Transport & Accessibility
On this week's episode of 'The Future of Disability Services', Pat Flynn visits Shannon to meet with Padraic Hayes This feature, 'The Future of Disability…
Clare FMFrom Shore To Shore: ‘The Cable’ Embarks On National Tour
A remarkable chapter in Irish history is coming to stages around the country this month. The Cable tells the story of the 1866 Transatlantic Cable from…
Clare FMRestore Ballymacraven River Association Autumn River Series
The Restore Ballymacraven River Association is inviting people to discover more about the wildlife, ecology and natural beauty of our local rivers with its…
Clare FMMEPs Call for Burnout To Be Formally Recognised As Occupational Disease
The European Parliament is pushing for stronger protections against work-related stress, depression and anxiety, including measures to tackle excessive…
Clare FMJane S Flynn’s Halcyon Day Official Book Launch
A remarkable new book celebrating life, music and community in West Clare in the 1970s and 1980s has just been officially launched. Halcyon Day is a collection…
Clare FMClare People Urged To Nominate Local Family Carer For Lidl Family Carer Of The Year Awards
There are an estimated 15,736 family carers in Clare, many of whom quietly provide care every day without ever thinking of themselves as carers. With…
Clare FMClare Libraries Announces Children's Book Festival 2026 Programme
It’s all about encouraging young imaginations this October as Clare Libraries launches its 2026 Children’s Book Festival. Libraries and schools across the…
Clare FMLiscannor Public Meeting Over Trespassing Concerns
A public meeting took place in Liscannor on Tuesday night following concerns about recent incidents of trespassing on agricultural land and private property in…
Clare FMCalls For Urgent Safety Measures At St Senan's National School Following Drop-Off Close Call
There are growing concerns about road safety outside St Senan’s National School in Shannon following a worrying incident in which a child was reportedly nearly…
Clare FMWhat Does Budget 2027 Mean For Health, Retail And Older People?
Budget 2027 has brought a major increase in Government spending, with €29.1 billion allocated to health, alongside measures affecting businesses, workers and…
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Campaigners Refuse To Give Up On Kilkee Wastewater Challenge
Campaigners say their legal challenge against the proposed Kilkee wastewater treatment plant is “not over by a long shot”. Uisce Éireann welcomed a decision…
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Claims Clare Secretaries And Caretakers Will Be 'On The Same Footing' As Fórsa Accept WRC Proposal
Fórsa says school secretaries and caretakers in Clare will be on the same footing as their colleagues following members' acceptance of a Workplace Relations…
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Avenue United Condemn Vandalism Incidents At Roslevan Grounds
Avenue United says it has had to increase security at its grounds in Roslevan following a series of vandalism incidents. The club says there have been ongoing…
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Clare FM TUS Clare SHC Final Preview - Interviews
Ahead of the TUS SHC Final, Derrick Lynch spoke with the Kilmaley and Inagh-Kilnamona camps to look ahead to the game
Clare FMAtlantic Tales - Aillwee At 50 - Episode 264
On Atlantic Tales this week, Pat Flynn visits Aillwee Burren Experience in North Clare ahead of their 50th anniversary celebrations. Discovered by local farmer…
Clare FMClare’s Tommy Lanigan On Starring In New Play
A Parish Hall in Shanagolden, Co. Limerick will be transformed into a 1970s Irish pub later this month for Seanchaí, a new play exploring storytelling, faith…
Clare FMVigil For Peace: Fundraiser For Neart Nūr
A candle-lit vigil is taking place in Ennis this evening in solidarity with the people of Palestine, with funds raised going to Neart Nūr, a Clare-founded…
Clare FMBudget 2027: Economic Reaction & Advice
To get an economic perspective on Budget 2027, Alan Morrissey has been speaking with Associate Professor of Social Policy at UCD & Ennis Economist, Micheál…
Clare FMBudget 2027: Sectoral Reaction
The Government has announced massive spending and tax cuts as part of Budget 2027. Income tax will fall for those paying the higher rate of tax, while…
Clare FMBudget 2027: Political Reaction
The Government has announced massive spending and tax cuts as part of Budget 2027. Income tax will fall for those paying the higher rate of tax, while…
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Clare Oil Merchant Warns Fuel Price Rises Could Wipe Out Carbon Tax Saving
A Clare oil merchant says while carbon tax cuts are welcome, he's unsure of the long-term impact they will have. The Dáil has passed a number of tax measures…
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Clare AirBnB Host Warns New Legislation Will Have 'Devastating Affect' On Clare Tourism
A Clare Airbnb host says new legislation affecting her industry could be devastating for Clare's tourism sector. The Short-Term Letting and Tourism Bill…
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Clare FM Preview Of 2026 Clare LGFA Final - Interviews
Ahead of the 2026 Clare LGFA senior final, hear from Kilmurry Ibrickane's Amy Sexton, Chloe Moloney and David O'Brien along with Louise Cleary, Shauna Melican…
Clare FMEnnis RFC's Aisling Heapes On New Energia AIL Season
Ennis RFC's Aisling Heapes speaking with Clare FM's Derrick Lynch ahead of the new Energia AIL season
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Road Safety Initiative - Episode 3: Michael Cusack on the Concerns of Older Drivers
Clare FM brings you our latest feature, Clare FM's Road Safety Initiative. In this episode, Clare FM's Lily Collins is joined by Michael Cusack, Chair of Clare…
Clare FMNetwork The Network: Shannon Community Partnership To Showcase The People, Projects And Possibilities Across The Community
Shannon Community Partnership is bringing the local community together this week for “Network the Network” — an evening celebrating the volunteers, groups and…
Clare FMClonlara's Shannonside Drama Club On Upcoming Productions
Clonlara’s Shannonside Drama Group is celebrating more than 20 years of bringing live theatre to the local community, and there’s plenty happening on stage…
Clare FMRecord-Breaking El Niño Prompts Warning To Irish Homeowners And Businesses To Check Insurance Cover
As we head into the winter months, homeowners and businesses are being urged to take a fresh look at their insurance cover amid concerns about increasingly…
Clare FMEnnistymon Set To Welcome Irish Couple After 31,000km Cycling Odyssey
They’ve cycled more than 31,000 kilometres across 24 countries and three continents, and now Mark Graham and Ellie O’Byrne are on the final leg of an…
Clare FMEducational Slot: Junior Cert Results
Junior Certificate results will be available to students on Wednesday 7th from 10am. John Burns, Chair of the Board Rice College and Educational Consultant…
Clare FMClare European Volunteering Capital 2027: Clare Volunteers Ready To Take Centre Stage In 2027
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 FMOpen Nights For Gaelcholaiste An Chlair And Ennis Community College
Choosing a secondary school is a big decision for both students and parents, and this week there’s an opportunity to find out more about two of Ennis’s…
Clare FMClaims Of No Hot Water For Players After Clare Senior Camogie Final
Truagh-Clonlara are celebrating being crowned Clare Senior Camogie champions for the third time in four years after a convincing victory over Kilmaley on…
Clare FMBudget Day 2027
Ahead of today's budget, Alan Morrissey was joined by Joe Cooney, Bodyke Fine Gael TD, and Hilary Tonge, Clare Social Democrats Representative, to discuss what…
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Clare GAA Seeking Tenders For €300K Caherlohan Works
Clare GAA is seeking developers to carry works worth up to €300,000 at Caherlohan. A 4G astro pitch is expected to be up and running at the centre of…
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Clare FM Sideline View Review Monday October 5th
Coming up on the show, we will review the Clare Credit Unions senior camogie final, the weekends club football action and Ruan is the focus of More Than A Club
Clare FMSports Review – 5th October 2026
Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch to review the weekend’s sporting fixtures. T.U.S. Clare Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Finals - Eire Óg…
Clare FMHappiness Then Comes To Glór
Happiness Then is coming to Glór in Ennis on October 14th. It’s a sharp and witty comedy drama about two sisters, Bridget and Frances, who come together for…
Clare FMIn The Garden: How To Get Your Garden Ready For Winter
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 tips and…
Clare FMOn The Air: 100 Years Of Irish Radio
As we celebrate 100 years of radio in Ireland, we’re looking back at the incredible role it has played in our lives — from the early days of Radio Éireann to…