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Clare FMWorld Showjumping Medal For Ennis' Coen Williams
Ennis showjumper Coen Williams has added another major international achievement to an already remarkable season, winning silver at the FEI World Young Horse…
Clare FMNewmarket-On-Fergus Tractor Run In Memory Of Sconey
A special event is taking place in Newmarket-on-Fergus this weekend (Sunday, 27th September) to remember Anthony “Sconey” Kilmartin, the former Clare senior…
Clare FMTravel Tales: French Basque Region: From Spanish Border To Biarritz & Bayonne
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. This time…
Clare FMClare County Council Announces Progress On Major Sports Infrastructure Projects In Kilrush
There’s significant investment on the way for sports facilities in Kilrush, with two major projects at the Clare County Council-run Kilrush Sports Complex…
Clare FMLegal Advice: The Financial Consequences Of A Divorce
On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by William Cahir, Cahir & Co. Solicitors for this week’s legal advice. William told us about what to…
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 FMCorofin To Host Launch Of New LIFT Leadership Programme
Leadership development is coming to the heart of County Clare, with Corofin set to host the launch of a new LIFT Ireland programme. The initiative will give…
Clare FMArdscoil Mhuire Redevelopment
Ardscoil Mhuire in Corbally has reached another major milestone in plans for a brand-new school campus. The all-girls secondary school, which has just under…
Clare FMHeating Concerns
As energy prices continue to rise, there are growing concerns about how older and vulnerable households in Clare will cope with the cost of heating their homes…
Clare FMOctober Start Date Confirmed For Ennis Town Bus
The start date for the Ennis Town Bus service has been revealed. Sunday October 18th has been confirmed as the first day the service will operate across the…
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Clare Households "Can't Wait Till Budget Day For Home Heating Oil Cuts"
It's claimed vulnerable and struggling Clare households can't wait until budget day for home heating oil supports. Sinn Féin will table an emergency motion in…
Clare FMClare FM Sideline View Review Monday September 21st
Loads to look back on over the weekend with the four semi finalists now confirmed in the TUS senior and intermediate football championships, along with the…
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Calls For Greater Action To Improve Rental Standards In Clare
It's claimed more needs to be done by agencies to ensure rental properties across Clare are up to standard. A recent report into Clare County Council's…
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Illegal Dumping CCTV To Be Operational In Tulla And Kilrush This Week
Illegal Dumping CCTV will be operational at two Clare locations from this week. Clare County Council has commenced a pilot programme, with cameras being…
Clare FMSports Review – 22nd September 2026
Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch to review the weekend’s sporting fixtures. ~ T.U.S. Clare Senior Football Championship Quarter-Finals ~ -…
Clare FMHarvest Music & Garden Festival Growing Strong
The Harvest Music & Garden Festival returns to Ennis Showgrounds on September 27th, and this year the event is bigger than ever. There’ll be nine bands across…
Clare FMIn The Garden: When Should You Plant Spring Flowering Bulbs?
Judy Beck from Clonroad Garden Centre, Ennis was back on Monday’s Morning Focus to answer all your gardening queries. As the weather gets colder, Judy gave us…
Clare FMNOAC Report
A new report from the National Oversight and Audit Commission is highlighting a number of challenges around housing and homelessness in Clare. The figures…
Clare FMSustainable Development Goals Week
Sustainable Development Goals Week is underway across Clare, with a series of events aimed at helping communities take practical steps towards a more…
Clare FMEnnis Rounders' Search For Permanent Home
Ennis Rounders has got off to a flying start, with a fantastic turnout for its first training session last week. The club is now hoping to build on that…
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 FMAnger Over Illegal Dumping In Shannon
Illegal dumping is causing frustration in Shannon, with volunteers from Shannon Tidy Towns recently collecting 15 bags of rubbish dumped along local roads…
Clare FMIrish Wheelchair Association Annual Fundraising Day
The Irish Wheelchair Association's Annual Fundraising Day will take place on Thursday, 24th September. Alan Morrissey has been chatting about this with…
Clare FMKildysart Man Honoured With National Award For Fundraising Support
A Kildysart fundraising effort for hospice care has received national recognition, with local fundraiser Frankie O’Shea presented with a Together for Hospice…
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Penneys To Commence Construction Of New Ennis Store
Construction of a new three-storey fashion outlet is set to get underway in Ennis. Penneys has issued a commencement notice, indicating its intent to begin…
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Action Demanded As Clare Home Care Waiting Lists Remain Longest In Ireland
The representative body for Home Care providers is demanding action on Clare's waiting lists. Home and Community Care Ireland's 2025 report shows that 651…
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Council To Explore Blood Pressure Monitor Lending Scheme
It's claimed high blood pressure is a "silent killer" in Clare. The local authority has confirmed it will explore the establishment a blood pressure monitor…
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Hopes Clare's Older Population Will Have Access To Free Shingles Vaccine In Near Future
It's hoped Clare's older population will have access to a free shingles vaccine in the near future. Health Minister Jennifer Carrol McNeill confirmed the…
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Beyond Belief - Sunday 20th September 2026
Fr Brendan Quinlivan presents this Sunday's Beyond Belief which includes a report from the Installation of Tulla native, Bishop Ger Nash as Bishop of Ossory…
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Sunday Prayer - Sunday 20th September 2026
Fr Gerry Kenny leads our Sunday Prayer for Sunday 20th September 2026 the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
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Clare TD Calls For Installation Of Specialist Irish Teachers In Primary Schools
A Clare TD claims specialist Irish teachers need to be installed in schools to prevent students becoming functionally illiterate. A meeting of the Oireachtas…
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€500,000 Equipment Investment Hailed As Transformative For Clare Fire Service
A new half a million euro investment in rescue equipment for Clare's Fire Service has been hailed as transformative for the force. Ten sets of new…
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Clare FM Sideline View Friday September 18th
Coming up on this weeks show we preview the TUS senior football quarter finals along with looking ahead to the semi finals of the Clare Credit Unions senior…
Clare FMDan Egan - Irish Artist Of The Week
Dan Egan is an Irish folk/indie singer-songwriter from County Offaly whose music blends heartfelt storytelling with energetic acoustic arrangements. Influenced…
Clare FMSports Preview - 18th September 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 Quarter-Finals ~…
Clare FMMushrooms & Roses Festival
Mushrooms, herbalism, traditional healing and community care are all at the heart of the Mushrooms & Roses Festival, taking place from October 2nd to 4th at…
Clare FMTribute To Naoise Jordan
Former Clare GAA joint President Naoise Jordan has passed away. The Whitegate native, who later lived in Parteen, was elected joint President of Clare GAA in…
Clare FM12,312 Clare Motorists Facing Higher Motor Insurance Costs After Clocking Up Penalty Points
More than 13,000 Clare drivers currently have penalty points on their licences, with speeding accounting for almost two-thirds of penalty-point offences…
Clare FM25-34 Year Olds Have Lowest Attendance Rate At Mass
Just 13% of 25- to 34-year-olds in rural Ireland attend Mass weekly, according to a new Ipsos/B&A poll, despite 57% of people saying they consider themselves…
Clare FMHarvest Day At Bunratty Folk Park
Ireland’s agricultural heritage will be brought to life at Bunratty Folk Park this Sunday for a Traditional Harvest Day. Visitors can step back in time with…
Clare FMA Buzz In Corofin & Ruan
Bees and biodiversity will be in focus in Corofin next week, as the Corofin and Ruan Tidy Towns committees come together to host The Plight of the Bumblebee…
Clare FMAttacks On Politicians
There’s growing concern about the level of abuse, harassment and intimidation being faced by elected representatives, both online and in public. It follows the…
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Blake's Corner Relief Road Project To Take 18 Months
A traffic nightmare in North Clare could soon be coming to an end. Clare County Council has commenced a procurement process for the construction of the N85…
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TII To Trial Road Markings On M18 In Clare To Reduce Accident Frequency
It's hoped a new set of road markings on the M18 in Clare will help reduce the number of accidents along the route. Chevrons have been marked on the road along…
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Councillor Slams Potential Cuts To Clare's Road Budget As "Unacceptable"
The Government is being urged to step in and ensure there's no funding deficit for maintenance of Clare's road network. It comes as the local authority has…
Clare FMThe Irish Red Cross Clare Open Night
The Irish Red Cross Clare will hold a Open Night on this Thursday (today 17th) from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at their Ennis Training Centre at V95 X258. All are…
Clare FMCusack Day At Michael Cusack Heritage Centre
This Sunday, the Michael Cusack Heritage Centre in Carron is holding a special Cusack Day, celebrating the birthday of one of the key figures in the history of…
Clare FMEnnis And Langenfeld To Celebrate Oktoberfest On Culture Night
Oktoberfest is returning to Ennis on Friday evening as part of Culture Night, celebrating the longstanding twinning between Ennis and Langenfeld in Germany…
Clare FMUniversity Of Limerick Study Finds Homework Frequency, Not Volume, Key To Maximising Benefits For Secondary Students
Thursday's Morning Focus talked about homework, and new research from the University of Limerick suggests that when it comes to secondary school students, it…
Clare FMEU Proposes Ban On Social Media Access For Under 13s
New EU rules aimed at restricting children's access to social media will be published today. The EU Kids Act will set out new protections for under-18s, while…
Clare FMFirst Lisdoonvarna Fringe Fest
It’s a big weekend for Lisdoonvarna, with the town’s famous September celebrations continuing and a brand-new event getting underway — the very first…
Clare FMThe Burren & Cliffs Of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark Joins Unesco Together
The Burren & Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark has joined a new all-island partnership bringing UNESCO sites from across Ireland and Northern Ireland…
Clare FMThe Future of Disability Services - Week 2 - Education & Inclusion
On this week's episode of 'The Future of Disability Services' , Pat Flynn chats with Michael Meere, a director on the boards of several disability…
Clare FMSVP's Donate Well. Shop Well. Do Good. Campaign
Thursday's Morning Focus took a look behind the scenes at Vincent’s charity shops as part of the Society of St Vincent de Paul’s “Donate Well. Shop Well. Do…
Clare FMFeakle Mother Raises Awareness of Sign Language In Support Of Profoundly Deaf Son
Alan Morrissey was joined on Thursday's Morning Focus by Katie Smith, a mother from Feakle who is raising awareness of Irish Sign Language and the importance…
Clare FMAnger In Doonbeg Over Handling Of Security Operations For Amgen Irish Open
Doonbeg is still reflecting on an extraordinary few days, with the Irish Open, Fáilte Fest and the visit of US President Donald Trump bringing huge attention —…
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€11M Funding Boost For Clare Farmers
Clare farmers are set to benefit from an over €11m funding boost. Approximately 5,051 individuals in this county will receive an allocation under the Areas of…
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Clare Opposition TD Hits Back At Taoiseach Criticism Of Sinn Féin Approach To Irish Unity
Clare's opposition TD has hit back at the Taoiseach over comments he made about Sinn Féin's approach to Irish Unity. Sinn Féin, along with Plaid Cymru and the…
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Clare Agtech Firm Fears Farmers Face Long Road Back To Profitability
A Clare agtech company fears it will be a long time before farmers return to a cash-positive position. True North Technologies, which is based in Shannon, is…