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Sep 29, 2026 · 0:54
Two dogs have been returned to their owner after escaping during a break-in at a property in Ennis over the weekend. Gardaí were called to the scene of the incident at a house…
Sep 29, 2026 · 9:40
County Clare’s oral history is proving to be far richer and more extensive than previously known, with more than 50 significant collections of recordings already identified as…
Sep 29, 2026 · 12:12
Teachers across the country are preparing for industrial action over pay, with both the INTO and ASTI backing action and a work-to-rule due to begin next Monday (5th October).…
Sep 29, 2026 · 19:23
On this week’s History in Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by local historian and author, Colm Liddy to chat about the impact emigration had on Clare during the Famine, and how…
Sep 29, 2026 · 7:55
Acclaimed photographer, author and environmentalist Carsten Krieger has spent almost three decades documenting the landscapes and wildlife of County Clare. His latest book,…
Sep 29, 2026 · 12:48
Women’s Health Week 2026 is running this week, with a packed programme of events taking place across Clare until October 4th. This year’s theme is “Strong at Every Age – Strong…
Sep 29, 2026 · 13:37
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 support their…
Sep 29, 2026 · 7:37
Ennistymon Fianna Fáil Councillor Shane Talty is calling for a fresh public consultation on the proposed Ennistymon/Lahinch wastewater treatment plant. The call comes amid…
Sep 29, 2026 · 9:22
Alan Morrissey was joined on Tuesday's Morning Focus by Dr Susan Leahy from the School of Law at the University of Limerick, who is leading a research project looking at the…
Sep 29, 2026 · 17:52
With Budget 2027 now just a week away, the cost of living, fuel prices and household energy bills are among the key issues facing Government. The Taoiseach has promised a range…
Sep 29, 2026 · 9:04
It's claimed more can be done to generate economic activity from Clare's tourist numbers. Calls have been made for the establishment of a strategic workshop on the future…
Sep 29, 2026 · 9:04
A Clare Government TD is calling for the eligibility criteria for the Fuel Allowance Scheme to be widened, given the increase in the cost of home heating oil. For the next 28…
Sep 28, 2026 · 50:39
Lots to look back on over the last few days, with hurling, ladies football and soccer all on the menu over the next hour or so
Sep 28, 2026 · 5:18
It’s claimed Clare is bucking the national trend, as house prices in the county are edging increasingly closer to €400,000. The latest report from Daft.ie found the price of a…
Sep 28, 2026 · 11:22
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 ~ Kilmaley v Scariff…
Sep 28, 2026 · 18:38
Ireland beat Israel 3-nil in the Nations League after the game - played in Hungary - went ahead despite calls for a boycott because of Israel's war in Gaza. Ireland struck three…
Sep 28, 2026 · 11:20
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 tricks for growing…
Sep 28, 2026 · 4:23
Dr. Marilyn Glenville is one of the UK’s leading nutritionists, specialising in women’s health. Dr. Glenville will be returning to Ennis in association with The Health Connection…
Sep 28, 2026 · 8:42
As Ennis continues to change with new developments and improvements to its streets, the experience of navigating the town can be very different for people with visual…
Sep 28, 2026 · 10:22
Dog Advocacy Ireland founder John O’Callaghan is raising concerns about dog breeding and animal welfare, including questions about the licensing and registration of dog breeding…
Sep 28, 2026 · 14:37
Women’s Health Week 2026 gets underway next week, with a packed programme of events taking place across Clare from September 28th to October 4th. This year’s theme is “Strong at…
Sep 28, 2026 · 10:31
Women aged 50-65 are leaving the workforce earlier than men, according to new research from Balance for Better Business. The report points to a range of factors, from caregiving…
Sep 28, 2026 · 5:02
Irish Funds is launching the next phase of its Transition Year Financial Literacy Programme at St Flannan’s College in Ennis. The initiative gives students practical lessons on…
Sep 28, 2026 · 7:42
Kilmurry Fianna Fáil Councillor Alan O’Callaghan has called for the historic site to receive greater promotion through Visit Clare and other tourism channels. Clare County…
Sep 28, 2026 · 14:40
Fuel prices, carbon tax and the wider cost-of-living crisis were to the fore at a public meeting in Moate last night, attended by people from across the country, including…
Sep 28, 2026 · 3:34
The Taoiseach says while the Government is constantly reviewing health services, no guarantees can be made about provision in the Midwest. Micheál Martin’s comments come after it…
Sep 28, 2026 · 3:44
Concern has been raised over a continued lack of investment in Clare eating disorder services. HSE MidWest has confirmed that while recruitment is ongoing to further develop a…
Sep 27, 2026 · 54:30
Fr Gerry Kenny presents this week's Beyond Belief for Sunday 27th September 2026. Fr. Gerry visits the Vincent's charity shop in Ennis and chats with it's manager, Nyomi Curry,on…
Sep 27, 2026 · 1:21
There's been an uptick in the number of Clare people surrendering their pets due to homelessness. Clare's Dog Warden has noted a growing caseload in which people have given up…
Sep 27, 2026 · 1:08
The Taoiseach is reassuring that a wide range of measures aimed at alleviating pressure on families will be announced in Budget 2027. Micháel Martin is visiting Clare today for…
Sep 26, 2026 · 13:40
Fr Gerry Kenny leads our Sunday Prayer for today the 27th September 2026, the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Sep 26, 2026 · 4:01
It's claimed the deployment of additional ambulance staff across Clare is 'moving in the right direction'. It follows a question posed at the most recent Regional Health Forum…
Sep 26, 2026 · 4:06
Over two tonnes of litter was removed from Clare's beaches during this year's Big Beach Clean. The event marks the end of the bathing season, with 370 volunteers collecting 2.2…
Sep 25, 2026 · 1:01:09
On this weeks show, we look ahead to the TUS SHC semi finals along with the relegation final; Ann Marie Callinan joins us to preview the Clare LGFA semi finals, Kilmaley are the…
Sep 25, 2026 · 4:12
Diversity and inclusion are an important part of life in our communities, bringing together people from different backgrounds, cultures and traditions. Clare FM’s Ewelina…
Sep 25, 2026 · 13:20
Tonight in Tullamore, Co. Offaly, Professor Gary Murphy’s new book Brian Cowen: Anatomy of a Taoiseach will be officially launched. The book examines the life and political…
Sep 25, 2026 · 6:40
Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch to preview the weekend’s sporting fixtures. TUS Clare SHC Semi-Finals: Kilmaley v Scariff (Saturday, Zimmer Biomet Pairc…
Sep 25, 2026 · 6:55
A disability parking space on Bindon Lane in Ennis has been removed, with faded markings still visible and double yellow lines now painted over the area. This created confusion…
Sep 25, 2026 · 13:37
One Clare man is turning a 15-year-old promise into reality this month. Musician Damien Gormley is taking on the Dublin City Marathon, with a very personal reason for doing so.…
Sep 25, 2026 · 2:17
It's claimed over dependency on agency staff is contributing to a high level of cancellations at Ennis Hospital. Almost 20,000 medical procedures have been cancelled there in the…
Sep 25, 2026 · 7:04
Rank-and-file Gardaí are set to take industrial action on five dates in October, following a decision by the Garda Representative Association to escalate its dispute with Garda…
Sep 25, 2026 · 6:38
Clare’s first-ever Age Friendly Week gets underway next week, with a programme of events celebrating positive ageing across the county. As part of the week, the Health and…
Sep 25, 2026 · 8:28
The annual De Valera Day commemoration takes place in Ennis this Sunday, (27th September), marking the life and legacy of one of the most significant figures in modern Irish…
Sep 25, 2026 · 18:54
Ireland is facing a major demographic shift, with more than one million people expected to be over the age of 65 by the end of this decade, while the population aged 85 and over…
Sep 25, 2026 · 2:50
It's claimed Lahinch won't regain its Blue Flag status without a public consultation on the Cregg-Calluragh wastewater treatment plant being carried out. Government have been…
Sep 25, 2026 · 1:35
A lack of warning signage for Heavy Goods Vehicles is said to be causing traffic chaos in Killaloe. It's been claimed that HGV's are getting stuck on the town's main street on a…
Sep 24, 2026 · 11:17
From the rugby pitch to television, radio and now children’s books, Donncha O’Callaghan has certainly embraced life after professional rugby. His latest Disaster Dad adventure,…
Sep 24, 2026 · 9:06
This weekend, Cnoc na Gaoithe in Tulla will be celebrating the rich musical heritage of East Clare, with a special series of events marking the 80th anniversary of the Tulla…
Sep 24, 2026 · 7:13
Music has always been a powerful way of bringing people together, and a new RTÉ series, Ceol le Chéile, explores exactly that — bringing Irish traditional musicians together with…
Sep 24, 2026 · 24:23
One Day, Many Voices – A Nation Connected By Radio. As part of One Day, Many Voices, a historic nationwide radio event bringing 23 independent radio stations across Ireland…
Sep 24, 2026 · 9:04
One Day, Many Voices – A Nation Connected By Radio. As part of One Day, Many Voices, a historic nationwide radio event bringing 23 independent radio stations across Ireland…
Sep 24, 2026 · 4:05
A Clare TD says fuel protesters should wait until the budget is revealed before deciding to take to the roads again. It comes as The People of Ireland Against Fuel Prices group…
Sep 24, 2026 · 8:00
This week is Simon Week, with the focus this year on the growing number of people experiencing homelessness on their own. Despite Ireland’s commitment to work towards ending…
Sep 24, 2026 · 14:36
It's feared Clare school bus routes could be subject to safety risks if landowners fail to trim roadside hedges. It comes as a motion has gone before the Killaloe MD calling for…
Sep 24, 2026 · 7:23
One Day, Many Voices – A Nation Connected By Radio. As part of One Day, Many Voices, a historic nationwide radio event bringing 23 independent radio stations across Ireland…
Sep 24, 2026 · 9:53
As part of One Day, Many Voices, a historic nationwide radio event bringing 23 independent radio stations across Ireland together with Learning Waves Skillnet, we shine a…
Sep 24, 2026 · 16:07
A cancer diagnosis can bring enormous physical and emotional challenges, but it can also have a major financial impact on patients and their families. New figures from the Irish…
Sep 24, 2026 · 10:04
A Clare fuel protest coordinator says talks are continuously ongoing about the potential for further demonstrations in this county. The group behind the nationwide protests in…
Sep 24, 2026 · 1:10
It's feared Clare school bus routes could be subject to safety risks if landowners fail to trim roadside hedges. The Killaloe Municipal District has confirmed its intention to…
Sep 23, 2026 · 54:41
On Atlantic Tales this week we continue our series ‘Music Makers’, musicians who also make musical instruments. Pat Flynn travels to Slieve Callan to meet musician and bodhrán…
Sep 23, 2026 · 15:32
This week on Morning Focus, our series ‘The Future of Disability Services’ focuses on Employment & Opportunities. Pat Flynn visits Ennistymon to meet Trish McNamara. This…
Sep 23, 2026 · 7:21
A group of women poets known as The Seven Sisters are coming together for a series of readings across Clare, with the performances raising funds for Record Break café and vinyl…
Sep 23, 2026 · 14:25
Ennis is celebrating after retaining its Purple Flag accreditation, recognising the town’s safe, vibrant and diverse evening and night-time economy. Assessors praised everything…
Sep 23, 2026 · 5:40
Obesity can be a difficult and complex issue, involving not just physical health but also our relationship with food, our bodies and our own self-worth. A weekend workshop taking…
Sep 23, 2026 · 7:48
This Sunday, people across Clare will come together as part of Walk in Our Shoes 2026, a grassroots initiative calling for a family court system that is transparent,…
Sep 23, 2026 · 18:56
On Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke about a growing concern for young people across Ireland — the decision of whether to stay or seek opportunities abroad. New…
Sep 23, 2026 · 6:32
It's claimed new figures showing Clare has the highest admission rate to University Hospital Limerick of any Mid-West county reinforce the case for an acute hospital in this…
Sep 22, 2026 · 3:03
Clare's Dog Warden has expressed outrage after a deceased pet was found dumped in a rubbish bag in a ditch. The incident occurred over the weekend on a back road near Lee's Road…
Sep 22, 2026 · 8:10
Ennis showjumper Coen Williams has added another major international achievement to an already remarkable season, winning silver at the FEI World Young Horse Championships in…
Sep 22, 2026 · 7:09
A special event is taking place in Newmarket-on-Fergus this weekend (Sunday, 27th September) to remember Anthony “Sconey” Kilmartin, the former Clare senior hurler who died…
Sep 22, 2026 · 23:52
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, Fergal told us about his…
Sep 22, 2026 · 6:41
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. Work is set to begin…
Sep 22, 2026 · 10:58
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 expect financially when…
Sep 22, 2026 · 15:26
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 support their…
Sep 22, 2026 · 8:35
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 school leaders the…
Sep 22, 2026 · 7:11
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 600 students, has now…
Sep 22, 2026 · 18:48
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 this winter.…
Sep 22, 2026 · 6:03
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 county town. The…
Sep 22, 2026 · 2:11
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 the Dáil later…
Sep 21, 2026 · 51:27
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 final pairing in the…
Sep 21, 2026 · 6:12
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 performance found 76% of…
Sep 21, 2026 · 3:13
Illegal Dumping CCTV will be operational at two Clare locations from this week. Clare County Council has commenced a pilot programme, with cameras being installed at bring banks…
Sep 21, 2026 · 16:31
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 ~ - Kildysart 0-21…
Sep 21, 2026 · 7:35
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 two stages,…
Sep 21, 2026 · 18:22
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 tips on how to…
Sep 21, 2026 · 18:27
A new report from the National Oversight and Audit Commission is highlighting a number of challenges around housing and homelessness in Clare. The figures include the proportion…
Sep 21, 2026 · 6:43
Sustainable Development Goals Week is underway across Clare, with a series of events aimed at helping communities take practical steps towards a more sustainable future. Among…
Sep 21, 2026 · 8:50
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 momentum, but there’s one…
Sep 21, 2026 · 10:14
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 of this week’s live…
Sep 21, 2026 · 11:30
Illegal dumping is causing frustration in Shannon, with volunteers from Shannon Tidy Towns recently collecting 15 bags of rubbish dumped along local roads, with several more…
Sep 21, 2026 · 6:58
The Irish Wheelchair Association's Annual Fundraising Day will take place on Thursday, 24th September. Alan Morrissey has been chatting about this with coordinator of the Irish…
Sep 21, 2026 · 6:45
A Kildysart fundraising effort for hospice care has received national recognition, with local fundraiser Frankie O’Shea presented with a Together for Hospice National Super Host…
Sep 21, 2026 · 1:51
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 building its new…
Sep 21, 2026 · 3:34
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 people were waiting for…
Sep 20, 2026 · 4:30
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 lending initative at…
Sep 20, 2026 · 2:24
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 vaccine was being…
Sep 19, 2026 · 54:01
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, which took place in…
Sep 19, 2026 · 14:24
Fr Gerry Kenny leads our Sunday Prayer for Sunday 20th September 2026 the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Sep 19, 2026 · 5:54
A Clare TD claims specialist Irish teachers need to be installed in schools to prevent students becoming functionally illiterate. A meeting of the Oireachtas Committee on…
Sep 19, 2026 · 2:15
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 battery-operated rescue…
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