Clare FM
Clare FM is a radio station based in County Clare, Ireland, offering a mix of music, news, and local programming. The podcast brings the station's content to listeners on demand, featuring highlights from shows and interviews. It reflects the station's commitment to serving the Clare community with engaging audio content.
Episodes
Clare FM Sideline View Friday July 3rd
Coming up, we are focusing on Sunday's huge Croke Park double header for Clare's hurlers and camogie side, while also looking ahead to Saturday's Will We Go Clare Cup final
Peadar Connolly - Irish Artist Of The Week
Peadar Connolly is an Irish singer-songwriter and ethnomusicologist whose work sits at the intersection of the deeply personal and the cross-cultural. With Songlines-recognised production projects across Europe, he brings a rare combination of academic rigour and emotional immediacy to his music. He was a songwriter and performer for the runner-up entry in RTÉ's Eurosong 2024, and his debut single
Council Intent On Maintaining Attractiveness Of Ennis Town Centre
Making the centre of Ennis an attractive place to visit has been named a top priority for Clare County Council. The public realm works in the county town came to an end at the tail end of 2025 after two years of construction. Carried out by Shareridge, the project involved the upgrading of various roads and footpaths across the town as well as the installation of a fountain at the Height. Reside
Hopes Increase In Fines Will Decrease Instances Of Littering Across Clare
Hope has been expressed that a proposed increase in litter fines will decrease instances of littering across Clare. It follows the announcement that an extra €250,000 will be made available to Clare County Council to enable the local authority to install more dog waste bins and bag dispensers across the county. The fund will also facilitate the increase in on the spot litter fines to €250 starting
Sport Previews – 3rd July 2026
Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch to chat about the upcoming sporting fixtures for the weekend.
- All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final: Clare vs Limerick (Sunday, Croke Park, 4pm)
- All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Quarter-Final: Clare vs Tipperary (Sunday, Croke Park, 1:30pm)
Image (c) Clare FM
Morning Focus Summer Tour 2026: Live Broadcast From Ennis
Morning Focus was broadcasting live from the Heights in Ennis as Alan Morrissey kicked off his Summer Tour.
Firstly, Alan spoke to Mike Cusack, Vice Chair Clare’s Older People’s Council, and Brian Frawley, Resident Engineer, about the Realm works that have completely transformed Ennis town centre.
Seán Lyons spoke to Clare County Council Senior Executive Officer with responsibility for Housing A
Council Claims "Consensus" Among Stakeholders On How To Progress Housing
Clare County Council claims there's "consensus" among stakeholders in this county on how housing delivery can be progressed.
The local authority held a Housing Summit in late May with other 70 stakeholders including developers, financial institutions, elected members, agents, utility providers and approved housing bodies.
Attendees of the meeting spoke of infrastructure constraints such as w
Energy Minister Says Clare Gas Reserve "Couldn't Be More Democratic"
The Energy Minister claims the proposed liquefied natural gas storage unit in Clare "couldn't be more democratic". The Government has faced criticism over the planned strategic gas emergency reserve in Cahiracon near Kildysart after just two hours were set aside to debate the bill seeking to progress the project in the Dáil this week. Friends of the Earth Ireland has accused the Government of "att
Energy Minister Says Ardnacrusha "Still A Very Important Part" Of Energy Network
The Energy Minister is hailing the contribution of Ardnacrusha Power Station to Ireland's economy and says it's still a "very important part" of the energy network.
Fianna Fáil Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O'Brien is at the south-east Clare facility today for the 'Electrifying Ireland: A Shared Vision for the Future' conference.
Ardnacrusha was Ireland's first hydroel
Between Land And Sea - Art Exhibition By Helen Martin At Clare Museum
The beauty of Clare's landscapes and coastline is the inspiration behind a new exhibition currently on display at Clare Museum.
Between Land and Sea is the latest collection from acclaimed visual artist Helen Martin, whose vibrant oil paintings capture the county's natural beauty through striking depictions of its landscapes, seascapes, flora and fauna.
The exhibition runs until the 11th of J
Aistear Celebrates Siansa Win
Two of Clare's brightest young traditional musicians are celebrating after a landmark year for his group, Aistear.
The eight-piece ensemble, made up of musicians from Clare, Galway and Tipperary, claimed the prestigious Craobh Siansa Gael Linn title earlier this year, before recently coming together in Ennis for a special night of music and celebration with family, friends and fellow musicians.
Launch Of Competition To Find Ireland’s Best Public Loo
They say you can tell a lot about a business by the state of its toilets, and now one company is putting that theory to the test.
Drainage specialists Dyno-Rod have relaunched their SuperLoo competition, a nationwide search to find Ireland's best publicly accessible toilet.
Businesses from cafés and hotels to libraries, offices and garages are being invited to enter, with the winner taking t
Taste Of The Week - Alan's Double Decker
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 recipe for an Alan Morrissey inspired burger.
Image (c) Clare FM
Appeal To Reunite Lost Letter To A Dear Friend With Its Author
Sometimes it's the smallest things that can mean the most.
Staff at Carraig Donn in Ennis are hoping to reunite a customer with a very special handwritten letter that was accidentally left behind in the store.
It's a personal letter from an elderly woman to a dear friend living with Alzheimer's, and the team is now appealing to help get it back to its rightful owner.
With Alan Morrissey
Lahinch Athlete Wins 3 Medals At European Transplant Games
A Lahinch woman has once again done Clare and Ireland proud on the international stage.
Marie O'Connor returned home from the European Transplant Games in the Netherlands with an impressive haul of one gold, one silver and one bronze medal, helping Team Ireland secure 28 medals despite the competition being cut short due to extreme heat.
Marie, who underwent two life-saving kidney transpla
Summer Stars Returns To Clare Libraries For A Spooktacular Summer Of Reading
Clare Libraries is inviting children across the county to enjoy reading this summer with the return of the popular Summer Stars Reading Programme, themed Haunt the Library.
The free national initiative encourages children of all ages and reading abilities to read for pleasure during the school holidays, with books, graphic novels and audiobooks all counting.
Funded by Clare County Council’s
West Clare Show 2026 Returns To Kilrush
It's one of the highlights of the summer calendar in West Clare, bringing together the very best of farming, horses, local crafts and family entertainment.
The West Clare Horse Show returns to Kilrush this Saturday, the 4th of July, with a packed programme featuring show jumping, cattle classes, Connemara ponies, a dog show, vintage displays, food, music and plenty of activities for all ages.
CRITICAL Charity Launches New Community First Responder Group In North Clare
A new Community First Responder group is now providing potentially life-saving support to communities across north Clare.
The Ruan-Dysart group, established by emergency medical response charity CRITICAL, is the organisation's third Community First Responder service in the county.
Made up of 20 local volunteers, the team is trained to respond to cardiac arrests in the crucial minutes befor
Call For Independent Gaelcholáiste In Clare
County Clare has a proud reputation for its Irish culture, traditional music and strong network of Gaelscoileanna, yet it's one of just ten counties in Ireland without an independent Gaelcholáiste.
That means many students who begin their education through Irish are unable to continue learning through the language at second level.
A new open letter to local TDs is calling on the Government t
Filipino Community Gives Back to Shannon with Community Clean-Up
Shannon has long been known as a welcoming and diverse town, and that community spirit was on full display recently when members of the local Filipino community rolled up their sleeves to give something back.
Forty-two volunteers joined Shannon Tidy Towns for a clean-up and weeding project along the road from Ballycasey Roundabout towards Shannon Airport, as a way of thanking the town for the w
Ireland Takes Over EU Presidency
For the next six months, Ireland is at the centre of European decision-making as it holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the first time since 2013.
The Government says its priorities will be competitiveness, values and security, but it also inherits some of the biggest challenges facing Europe—from negotiating the EU's next long-term budget and the future of farm paymen
Economic Impact Of West Clare Railway Greenway Tipped To Be "Bigger Than Moneypoint"
It's being argued that the West Clare Railway Greenway could be "bigger than Moneypoint" in terms of its economic impact. Clare County Council has confirmed its submitting the first section of the long-awaited project to An Coimisiún Pleánala for development consent. The local authority has also commenced steps to acquire lands for the Kilrush to Kilkee stretch. Kilrush Independent Councillor Ian
Ennis Town Bus Service To Commence From September
The Ennis Town Bus Service will commence from September. Under the system two routes will traverse the county town every half hour connecting Clarecastle to Ballymaley and the Lahinch Road to the Tulla Road. Clare County Council is currently installing bus stops to accelerate the programme. Responding to Clare Fianna Fáil TD Cathal at the Oireachtas Transport Committee, NTA Director of Public Tran
Atlantic Tales - ITMA - Liam O Brien - Episode 255
On this week's Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn visits the Irish Traditional Music Archive in Miltown Malbay and meets acclaimed concertina player Liam O’Brien who will tell us about his work digitising and cataloguing Clare-related materials currently housed in ITMA’s extensive collection in Dublin.
Over 12,500 Clare People Remain On At Risk Public Water Supplies
Over 12,500 Clare people remain on an at risk public drinking water supply. According to the EPA's latest annual report, both the old and new Water Treatment Plants in West Clare continue to experience issues managing trihalomethanes. Measures aimed at combatting the problems are not expected to be implemented until 2032 and 2030 respectively. Environmental Protection Agency Programme Manager Noel
Kilkee Brontë Festival Returns This July
The Kilkee Brontë Festival returns later this month, celebrating the unique connection between one of the world's most famous literary families and the West Clare seaside town where Charlotte Brontë spent part of her honeymoon.
This year's festival, running from the 17th to the 19th of July, features talks from leading Brontë experts, along with art, local history and guided tours.
Joining A
SVP Pre-Budget Submission Prioritises Child Poverty
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is urging the Government to make tackling child poverty and the rising cost of living its top priority in Budget 2027.
In its pre-Budget submission, the charity is calling for higher social welfare payments, greater supports for families, more affordable childcare and measures to ease the burden of housing and energy costs.
Gerardine Power is President of C
County Clare Show 2026 Returns
This year’s County Clare Show is looming large on the horizon.
The show, which has played an important part in the agricultural heritage of the Banner County for well over a century, will take place at the Ennis Showgrounds on Sunday, 12th July.
Joining Alan Morrissey to fill us in on what we can expect from this year’s show was Joe Lilis, Chairman of the County Clare Show.
Image (c) Co. Clar
Suicide Forum Facilitating Deaths Of Vulnerable People In Ireland
If you have been affected by this story, or need support, you can contact the Samaritans on 116 123, Call Pieta’s 24-hour Crisis Helpline on Free Phone 1800 247 247, or Text 'HELP' to 51444, or you can visit Your Mental Health for information on mental health services in Ireland.
An investigation by The Journal has uncovered that a suicide forum, which has been restricted in the UK, remains freel
Fuel Excise Cuts Set To Be Extended Until 1st September
The Government has agreed to extend the current reductions in excise duty on petrol and diesel until the beginning of September, with the tax relief then set to be phased out gradually over the following months.
While Ministers say the move will avoid a sudden jump in fuel costs and help keep inflation down, farming organisations have consistently warned that high energy prices continue to pla
Protests At University Maternity Hospital Limerick
Nurses and midwives at University Maternity Hospital Limerick took to the picket line yesterday in protest over what the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation describes as critically low staffing levels.
The union says frontline posts have been lost, workloads have become unsustainable and patient safety is under increasing pressure.
The HSE, however, says staffing levels comply with agreed
Housing Minister Claims Council Responsible For Progressing Long-Awaited Wastewater Projects
The Housing Minister claims responsibility for progressing two long-awaited Clare wastewater projects lies with Clare County Council and Uisce Éireann. Responding to a parliamentary question from Meelick Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe, Minister James Browne says he's approved funding for the Broadford and Cooraclare sewerage schemes under the Multi-Annual Rural Water Programme. He says this funding "
Clare Opposition TD Calls On Oireachtas Members To Oppose Controversial Gas Terminal
Clare's opposition TD is calling on her fellow Oireachtas members to oppose the planned strategic gas emergency reserve in the Shannon Estuary. A two-hour debate on the controversial project proposed for Cahiracon near Kildysart has taken place in the Dáil. The final Strategic Gas Reserve Bill has yet to be debated but has been subject to pre-legislative scrutiny in the Oireachtas Climate Committe
Lineup For Cusack Cup Final To Be Completed This Evening
The lineup for this year's Cusack Cup final will be finalised this evening.
Miltown and St.Breckan's do battle in Miltown for the right to compete for the first piece of silverware on offer this season.
Lissycasey await the winners in the final, after securing direct passage courtesy to topping the group.
Clare FM analyst Derek Dormer says every side left in the competition will be looking to c
Walsh Hoping Clare Can Put On Performance For Bumper Clare Crowd In Croke Park
Clare camogie joint captain Abby Walsh says the squad are relishing the opportunity to perform in front of a number Clare crowd in the All Ireland Quarter Final.
Eugene Foudy's side take on Tipperary in the last six having come through their group campaign with four wins from five games.
The game forms part of a double header with the senior hurlers, All Ireland Semi Final against Limerick.
The
Clare GAA Condems Incidents Of Assault At Underage Football Match
Clare GAA says it will thoroughly investigate the circumstances of an incident at an underage football match last night and will apply sanctions were neccesary.
Gardaí are investigating incidents of assault which occurred following an U-15 football match between Lissycasey and Kilrush-Kilimer.
A man in his 50s understood to be the referee sustained injuries, while in a separate incident at the sa
Clare Haulier Claims Government Yet To Address Price Gouging At Filling Stations
A Clare haulier claims price gouging at filling stations has yet to be addressed. It comes as the Government has confirmed the excise duty reductions announced in April will be removal on a phased basis from September 1st. The measure has resulted in a 27 cent and 32 cent reduction on a litre of petrol and diesel, respectively. Ennis-based Irish Road Haulage Association Deputy Vice President Eugen
Stockton’s Wing’s Maurice Lennon Launches New Group
A familiar name in Irish music is beginning an exciting new chapter.
Maurice Lennon, founding member of the acclaimed traditional band Stockton’s Wing, is launching a new musical ensemble called Lennon’s Revelry.
The quartet brings together four musicians with a shared love of Irish music and heritage, blending influences from traditional, folk and acoustic styles.
Their first release, Th
Clarecastle Village Fest Bringing Opera To The Magpies
A Clarecastle native is bringing the world of opera home this summer.
Tenor Dean Power will perform a special concert at SS Peter and Paul’s Church in Clarecastle on July 14th, alongside mezzo soprano Gemma Ní Bhriain and pianist James Hurley.
The evening will feature opera, musical theatre and Irish classics, as part of a busy summer of community events in the village.
Dean joined Alan M
Domestic Abuse Survivors To Retain Place On Social Housing Waiting List When Moving To New Area
Domestic abuse survivors will be allowed keep their place on social housing lists when moving to a new area, under new rules.
Previously, those who relocated to a different local authority were moved to the back of the queue.
The Irish Independent reports the news rule, being introduced by Housing Minister James Browne, will allow survivors who already have an active social housing applicati
29-Year-Old Clare Woman Brings Closed Ballyvaughan Greene’s Bar Back To Life
At just 29 years of age, Eimear Feeney has done what many would see as a huge leap of faith—taking over a pub that had been closed for years and giving it a whole new lease of life.
Greene's Bar in Ballyvaughan is thriving once again, and her journey from dream to reality is inspiring plenty of people.
This morning, Eimear joined Alan Morrissey to talk about taking the plunge, the challenges
The Growing Unease Around Smart Doorbells
Smart doorbells have become a familiar feature outside homes, offering convenience, security and peace of mind. But as the technology becomes more sophisticated, so too do the questions around privacy, artificial intelligence and who has access to the footage these devices capture.
A new AI-powered feature introduced by Amazon's Ring in the United States has reignited that debate, with critics
Pharma Giant Roche Seeks Buyer For Former Manufacturing Site
A major new chapter could be about to begin for the former Roche manufacturing site in Clarecastle.
After investing more than €150 million in what has been described as one of the largest environmental remediation projects of its kind in Europe, the pharmaceutical company has officially brought the 88-acre site to the market.
The aim is to attract a new investor who can deliver sustainable e
Homeless Shower Continues To Provide Essential Service
The number of rough sleepers in Clare is said to be growing.
Last month, the Department of Housing recorded 97 adults here as homeless, but this only includes people in emergency accommodation.
Last August, Ennis native Fiona Faulkes established the Ennis Mobile Shower Service for rough sleepers which aims to offer those with no other means an opportunity to wash and get clean for the day.
REI Warns Minimum Wage Hikes ‘Locking A Generation Of Workers Out Of Their First Job’
Retailers across the country are warning that rising business costs are putting enormous pressure on the sector, with many saying further increases to the national minimum wage could threaten jobs and investment.
Retail Excellence Ireland is now calling on the Low Pay Commission to pause any further minimum wage increases in 2027, arguing that while workers deserve fair pay, the pace of recent
Rural & Gaeltacht Planning Guidelines Could Be Changed
The Government says it's making the biggest changes to rural housing policy in years, with new draft planning guidelines designed to make it easier for people with a local connection to build homes in the countryside.
The proposals aim to bring consistency to planning decisions, support rural communities and the Gaeltacht, while also preventing urban sprawl.
Meelick Fianna Fáil TD Cathal C
Coillte Liaising With Gardaí Regarding Illegal Camping At East Clare Beauty Spot
Coillte says it's liaising with the gardaí in relation to unauthorised camping at an East Clare beauty spot. The semi-state forestry body has confirmed camping isn't permitted in the vicinity of the Cahermurphy Loop and the White Sands on the banks of Lough Graney in Flagmount. It says it's aware of groups illegally camping at the location and says it will "continue to liaise closely with gardaí t
Strong Rearguard Action Hailed As Key To Clare's All Ireland Camogie Quarter Final Berth
Clare's defensive stability has been hailed as a key factor behind their qualification for the All Ireland Camogie Quarter Final.
A five point defeat of Offaly will see Clare contest back to back last six ties.
The Banner overturned a two point half time deficit, conceding just two points in the second half in doing so.
Clare FM analyst Ann Marie McGann says the backline have been in great form
Clare FM Sideline View Review Monday June 29th 2026
Coming up on the show
We'll discuss Clare's Camogie and Ladies football side's latest championship clashes while we'll also recap Saturday's Garry Cup Final, preview Wednesday's Cusack cup semi final and we'll also have the latest from our more than a club series.
Sports Review - 29th of June 2026
Alan Morrissey was joined live in-studio by Clare FM’s Darragh O'Grady to reflect on the weekend's sporting fixtures.
- All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship: Offaly v Clare (Saturday, St Brendan's Park, Birr, 3:30pm)
- Ladies All-Ireland Intermediate Football Championship Quarter-Final: Clare v Fermanagh (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, 2pm)
Image (c) Clare FM
Book Launch By Fintan Drury Coming To Clare
Alan Morrissey's guest today was broadcaster, journalist and activist Fintan Drury, whose new book, Genocide: Sponsoring the Destruction of Palestine, is being launched this week.
The book examines the war in Gaza and the wider conflict between Israel and Palestine, arguing that Western political, military and economic support enabled Israel's actions.
Fintan will be speaking at a Q&A event
Coastal Businesses Bask In Heatwave Boom
Good weather is great news for most of us, but for businesses along Ireland's coast, a spell of sunshine can make the difference between just getting by and having a really successful season.
As recent reports have highlighted, cafés, ice cream shops, activity providers and seaside businesses have seen a major boost whenever the sun shines, with many saying a busy few weeks can help pay the bi
In The Garden: Moon Gardens
Judy Beck from Clonroad Garden Centre, Ennis was back on Monday’s Morning Focus to answer all your gardening queries.
This week, Judy explained what a "moon garden" was and how to make your own.
If you have any questions for Judy, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.
Image (c) Clonroad Garden Centre
Ennis Student Develops Life-Saving Cervical Screening Test
A student from Ennis has developed an innovative project aimed at making cervical screening more accessible, supportive and empowering for women.
REALA is an at-home cervical screening concept that combines a reusable screening device with a digital app offering clear, stigma-free information on cervical health, HPV and preventative care.
Designed as a final year project, it seeks to address
Performance Of ‘For The Record’ At Glór
What happens when traditional Irish music, contemporary dance and live performance collide?
The result is For The Record – a unique new production that's been described as a traditional music gig, but probably not as you know it.
Blending dance, music, voice, electronics and spoken word, no two performances are ever the same.
Ahead of its visit to Glór on Tuesday, 7th July, Alan Morrissey
Clare Farmer & Nutritionist On Collagen
Walk into almost any pharmacy or health shop these days and you'll find collagen everywhere—in powders, capsules, drinks, gummies and even coffee.
It's marketed as a supplement that can do everything from reducing wrinkles and easing joint pain to improving gut health and promoting better sleep.
But how much of that is backed by evidence, and how much is clever marketing?
To help us separ
New Mayors Of Clare And West Clare Municipal Districts Elected
There were two changes of the guard at Áras Contae an Chláir on Friday.
Corofin Fianna Fáil Councillor Joe Killeen was named the county's new mayor at the annual general meeting of Clare County Council.
First elected in 2019, the former INTO president is the second member of his family to wear the chain of office, with his cousin, former Defence Minister Tony Killeen, serving in the role fro
Landmark Opening Brings PET-CT Scanning To The Mid-West For The First Time
A major milestone for healthcare in the Mid-West has been reached with the opening of the new Bon Secours Diagnostic Imaging Centre in Limerick.
For the first time, patients across the region, including those in County Clare, will have access to PET-CT scanning closer to home—a significant step forward in cancer diagnosis and treatment planning.
The state-of-the-art facility also offers a wi
Lecturer Warns Of Long-Term Cognitive Impact of AI On Students
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, learn and communicate.
But is it also changing the way we think? A lecturer from County Clare is raising concerns that increasing reliance on AI could have long-term consequences for students' critical thinking and learning.
Michael Griffin has taught English at the University of Limerick for 23 years, and while he sees the benefits of
Scientists Describe Recent European Heatwave As Most Severe Ever Recorded
Scientists have described the recent European heatwave as the most severe ever recorded, with a new study concluding it would have been virtually impossible without human-caused climate change.
The report warns that extreme heat is becoming more frequent and more dangerous, with Irish cities among those experiencing record levels of heat stress.
But for many people, one question remains: can
Clare To Find Out All Ireland Camogie Quarter Final Opponents This Morning
Clare will find out their opponents in the quarter final of the All Ireland Camogie Championship this morning.
The Banner booked their spot in the last six with a 0-16 to 1-8 victory over Offaly in Birr.
Clare will face off against either Waterford or Tipperary in Croke Park this weekend.
Boss Euege Foudy says his side showed great determination to grind out the win.
Mistakes Costly Says Shine As Clare Bow Out Of Ladies Football Championship
Clare ladies football boss Graham Shine says mistakes proved costly for his side as they bowed out of the All Ireland Championship.
Their campaign came to an end after a 3-13 to 1-8 defeat by Fermanagh in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg.
Fermanagh raised green flags from consecutive kick-outs in the first half providing them a lead they wouldn't relinquish.
Shine says the defeat will be a learning
Joe Cooney On TUSLA Registered Childminders
Just 8 childminders in Clare are registered with the national child and family agency.
According to Children's Minister Norma Foley, there are further 24 operators here currently in pre-registration training with TUSLA.
It comes amid concerns expressed by industry representatives that red-tape is preventing people from entering the market.
Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney says the process needs to be
Council Demanding Answers On Ballycar Flood Works
The Department of Transport is facing pressure to provide a timeline for completion of flood relief works on the Ennis to Limerick rail line.
The network has been frequently closed for extended periods in recent years due to flooding at Ballycar near Newmarket-On-Fergus.
Although Iarnród Éireann has previously identified a €16.7m solution, no government agency has committed to funding the works.
Clare Senator Says There's "Merit" In Air Ambulance Base Proposal
A Clare senator says there's "merit" in a proposal for an air ambulance base in Clare.
The call has been made by the Friends of Ennis Hospital campaign group following the airlifting of a GAA player from the Loop Head Peninsula to University Hospital Limerick last week.
According to HSE data, one fifth of air ambulance call-outs nationwide come from the Midwest region.
Speaking in the Seanad, E
Grass And Vegetation On Ennis Roundabouts Reportedly Causing Road Safety Issues
It's being argued that overgrown grass and vegetation on Ennis's roundabouts are causing road safety issues.
Fianna Fáil Councillor Antoinette Baker-Bashua is calling for an immediate review of grass-cutting and biodiversity planting arrangements on the county town's major roundabouts.
Ennis Municipal District claims the edges of the town's roundabouts were last cut back during the week of June
Beyond Belief - Sunday 28th June 2026
Fr Brendan Quinlivan presents this Sunday's Beyond Belief which includes an interview with Gearóid Ó Conaire - missionary in El Salvador - then working on Justice and Peace, Care od Creation in Rome - currently on mission in Cuba
Reflection on the personalities of St. Peter and Paul whose feast we celebrate on Monday by Pat Malone
Sunday Prayer - Sunday 28th June 2026
Fr Gerry Kenny leads our Sunday Prayer for today the 28th June 2026, the 13th Sunday in Ordinary time
Clare Down Offaly To Confirm All Ireland Camogie QF Spot
Clare have reached a second successive All Ireland senior camogie quarter final.
Eugene Foudy’s side held off a strong challenge from Offaly to run out winners by 0-16 to 1-8 in Birr.
It means they will now potentially play as part of a Croke Park double header with the hurlers on Sunday next; with their opponents to be decided on Monday morning.
Joint captain Clare Hehir says the side are pr
Clare Real Estate Agent Claims It's "One Of The Best Times" To Sell A House
A Clare real estate agent claims it's one of the best times to be selling a house in this county.
The latest national survey conducted by Real Estate Alliance shows the price of the average second-hand three-bed semi-detached home in Clare has rise by almost 5% to €325,000 in the last year.
There's been no change in the average price of a home here between March and June however.
Liam Browne of
New West Clare Municipal District Cathaoirleach To Focus On Creating Jobs In The Region
The new Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal District insists employment opportunities must be created in the region to allow it to reach its full potential.
Fianna Fáil Councillor Michael Shannon will wear the west of the county’s chain of office until next June after being elected this week.
He assumes the role just two years ago first securing a seat on Clare County Council at the 2024 L
Clare FM Sideline View Friday June 26th
Coming up on the show, we look ahead to a massive weekend for Clare's ladies football and camogie sides as both go chasing progressing in their All Ireland series.
We hear from Clare star Sean Rynne as the countdown begins to next weekends All Ireland hurling semi final, and his club Inagh-Kilnamona are the focus of this weeks More Than A Club episode
Reevah - Irish Artist Of The Week
Derry indie-pop songstress Reevah has released her impassioned new single ‘Take What You Can’. Evolving from singer-songwriter beginnings towards an alternative-pop sound, Reevah (Aoife Boyle) has emerged as one of Northern Ireland’s most promising talents. Her debut album Daylight Savings, earned an NI Music Prize ‘Album of the Year’ nomination.
Marking her first release since this acclaimed deb
Sports Preview - 26th of June 2026
Alan Morrissey was joined live in-studio by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch to chat about the upcoming sporting fixtures for the weekend.
- All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship: Offaly v Clare (Saturday, St Brendan's Park, Birr, 3:30pm)
- Ladies All-Ireland Intermediate Football Championship Quarter-Final: Clare v Fermanagh (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, 2pm) - COMMENTARY ON CLARE FM
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Contractors For Broadford And Cooraclare Sewerage Schemes To Be Appointed Next Year
Contractors won’t be appointed to begin major sewerage works in Broadford and Cooraclare until next year. Both villages were included in the Government’s €50m pilot wastewater programme in 2024, which aims to connect unsewered settlements to the network. Uisce Éireann has confirmed consultants will finalise designs for the projects by September. Responding to Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney at the O
All Folk’d Up To Close Out Sold-Out Sunday At The Amgen Irish Open In Doonbeg
Irish folk-rock band All Folk’d Up are set to headline the closing day entertainment at this year’s Amgen Irish Open in Doonbeg, bringing their high-energy live show to the mainstage in the Championship Village.
The Clare event will combine world-class golf with live music and entertainment, with the band performing as spectators celebrate the end of a major week for Irish sport.
Joining Ala
Sinn Féin's Tommy Guilfoyle Elected Mayor Of Ennis
Ennis has its first Sinn Féin mayor in over a century following the election of Clarecastle Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle at the annual general meeting of Ennis Municipal District this week.
The Cork native ascended to the position after being nominated by fellow magpie, Fine Gael Councillor Paul Murphy.
The outgoing Cathaoirleach of Ennis MD, Fine Gael Councillor Mary Howard, will serve as lea
Clare Man On His Battle Back From Death’s Door, Thanks To Life Saving Cancer Treatment
Gordon Flannery has had a year that nobody would want to go through.
The Ennis native, who is a publican in Listowel, Co. Kerry, received a colon cancer diagnosis in September of last year, and was told that he had just three months to live.
Gordon was extremely close to death when he underwent life-saving open bowel surgery in The Mater Hospital in Dublin to remove most of the tumour blocking
Travel Advice Amid Extreme Temperatures In Europe
Irish holidaymakers heading to Europe are being urged to take extra care as a severe heatwave grips large parts of the continent.
Temperatures have soared above 40 degrees in some popular destinations, including Spain, France, Italy and Portugal, prompting health warnings, travel disruptions and emergency measures.
The Irish Travel Agents Association is advising travellers to stay hydrated,
Tour De Munster Gears Up For 2026 Charity Cycle
More than 100 cyclists will take on a gruelling 600-kilometre journey across Munster this August as part of the 26th annual Tour de Munster charity cycle.
The event, which has raised over €5.5 million since it began, supports the vital work of Down Syndrome Ireland and helps fund services for individuals with Down syndrome and their families throughout the province.
As preparations continue
