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A Clare animal sanctuary has launched an urgent fundraising appeal to help treat one of its donkeys, which is in need of veterinary care for COPD. Hill Top Sanctuary in Scariff was recently forced to purchase new land due to increased demand for its services, taking on a number of donkeys occupying the land in the process. The sanctuary also has several cats that urgently need to be spayed, while...

Fr Brendan Quinlivan leased our Sunday Prayer for today, Sunday 4th October 2026, the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Clare dog owners are being advised to be wary of the potential dangers of algal bloom when walking their dogs near water. It follows an advisory issued by Tipperary County Council last week abut the presence of algae on the Tipperary side of Lough Derg. Clare County Council says its not aware of any such conditions on the Clare side of the lake, but is reassuring the situation remains under review...

It's hoped a new influx of funding for Clare's Local Community Safety Partnership will help tackle antisocial behaviour in four Clare towns. Almost €100,000 has been awarded to the Clare LCSP, funded through money and assets seized by Gardaí and the Criminal Assets Bureau. €71,250 will go towards the Building Safer Communities in Clare programme, which aims to tackle the root causes of crime in Tu...

Coming up on the show, we will be looking ahead to the Clare Credit Unions senior camogie final, previewing a massive weekend of semi final action in the TUS senior and intermediate football championships, and Kilmihil are the focus of this weeks More Than A Club

Clare FM brings you our latest feature, Clare FM's Road Safety Intitiatve. In this episode, Lily Collins chats to Ardnacrusha Fianna Fáil Councillor and member Clare Road Safety Working Group, Rachel Hartigan. Rachel discusses the need for road safety policing. Funded by the Coimisiún na Meán’s news reporting scheme

Clare FM brings you our latest feature, Clare FM's Road Safety Intitiatve. In this episode, Lily Collins chats to Mike McGrath of Safeway Tyres Ennis. Mike shares advice and tips on tyre safety. Funded by the Coimisiún na Meán’s news reporting scheme

Derry-based songwriter roe is an emotional car crash with free will and an impulse to write. A resident of genre purgatory, roe’s influences span from Irish to American artists like Orla Gartland, Medium Build and Rainbow Kitten Surprise that don’t quite fit the mold. From a very early age she has captured her inner monologue and projected it on a global scale. Through live performances at Reeperb...

Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch to preview the weekend’s sporting fixtures. T.U.S Clare Senior Football Championship Semi-Finals - Eire Óg vs St. Josephs Miltown Malbay (Sunday, Ennis, 1pm)  - Kildysart vs Kilmurry Ibrickane (Sunday, Ennis, 3pm)  Clare Credit Unions Clare Senior Camogie Championship Final - Kilmaley v Truagh-Clonlara (Saturday, Ennis, 3pm)  Image (c) Clare FM

If you’re a fan of vintage machinery, classic vehicles and a good family day out, there’s plenty to look forward to in Lisdoonvarna this Sunday.     Tractorfest will bring together vintage tractors, classic cars, motorbikes, trucks, farm equipment and emergency vehicles, alongside local food, crafts and live entertainment.     It’s a celebration of rural heritage and the people keeping that histor...

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 Bones, Strong Hearts, Strong Minds”, with activities focusing on physical health, mental wellbeing, nutrition, exercise and healthy ageing.   Joining Alan Morrissey to share straightforward, evidence-based advice on nutrit...

On Friday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Dolores Meaney, Senior Executive Librarian, to hear more about what's going on in Clare's libraries. Dolores took Alan through the programme of events for the upcoming Clare Libraries History Week. Photo (c) Clare FM

Thousands of students gathered yesterday (Thursday) to demand more support from the Government.   AMLÉ is calling for more investment into student accommodation, the abolition of the student contribution fee and to close the core funding gap. The march took place through Dublin city.  It comes after Higher Education Minister James Lawless said next week's budget will deliver significantly for stud...

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and this year Down Syndrome Ireland is encouraging people across the country to get active and get involved in the Purple Run.    Participants can walk, jog or run a marathon distance over the month, raising vital funds for services supporting people with Down syndrome.     Clare athlete and Special Olympics gold medallist Lucy O’Brien is one of the ambass...

Breast cancer survivors in Clare are calling for greater awareness around breast density and for women to routinely be told their breast density as part of breast screening.    Kate Healy from Cratloe and Lorraine White from Ruan, both breast cancer survivors, are supporting the campaign and say women need access to clear information about their own breast health.     Alan Morrissey was joined by...

Ireland is facing a growing challenge when it comes to family care.   New ESRI research projects that the need for care among people aged 50 and over could increase by up to 58% by 2040, while Family Carers Ireland is warning that many carers are already struggling with the cost of living and lack of respite.  With Budget 2027 just days away, Alan Morrissey was joined by family carer Sinéad O’Brie...

Clare's opposition TD has called for free public transport for under-18s, amid a proposal to increase fares from the start of 2027. The average bus and train ticket is due to rise by 15 per cent from January, with the Government saying this will fund an expansion of services. It comes ahead of the launch of the Ennis Town Bus Service later this month, with details of fares yet to be revealed. Spea...

It's claimed golf tourism provided an 'unbelievable' boost to Clare's tourism industry during a trying period for American visitor numbers nationwide. The latest report from the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation shows a 3% annual decrease in American tourists in August. The figures have prompted concern within the tourism industry, with the Confederation warning that the decline in North Americ...

About 10-20% of homes in Ennis have very poor or no attic insulation. Even though the grants cover most of the cost, barriers exist. Ennis Environmental Action Group and Clare Local Development Funding and an anonymous donor have come together to remove all those barriers. - Advertisement - To find out more about the free attic insulation scheme, member of the Ennis Environmental Action Group, Bri...

This Thursday on Morning Focus, our series ‘The Future of Disability Services’ focuses on Housing & Independent Living. Pat Flynn meets Jean Coleman,the Irish Wheelchair Association's National Housing Programme Manager.. This feature, 'The Future of Disability Services' is funded by the News Reporting Scheme.

St. Tola Goat Cheese in Inagh has picked up an impressive five awards at the 2026 Irish Cheese Awards, including Best New Cheese and two Best in Class awards.  Alan Morrissey was delighted to be joined by St. Tola owner Siobhan Ní Ghairbhith to hear about the award-winning cheeses, the story behind St. Tola, and what these honours mean for the team. Photo (c) The Association of Irish Farmhouse Che...

Joining Alan Morrissey on Thursday's Morning Focus were three international mediums. Rosemary Phelan, Leona Mc Nama and Jeremy Turner-Welch who are coming to Treacy’s West County Hotel in Ennis for an Evening of Mediumship on Tuesday, October 6th.  They’ll be sharing messages and personal experiences from the spirit world, with the aim of bringing comfort, connection, and reassurance to audience m...

On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey looked ahead to the 32nd Ennis Trad Festival, which returns from November 5th to 9th, bringing five days of concerts, sessions, masterclasses, céilí, album launches and plenty of traditional music to venues across Ennis.    Joining Alan to tell us more were David Stone, Chairperson of Ennis Trad Festival, and Seán Lyons from the festival committee. Photo...

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 Bones, Strong Hearts, Strong Minds”, with activities focusing on physical health, mental wellbeing, nutrition, exercise and healthy ageing.   Alan Morrissey has been speaking with Professor Mary Ryan, Consultant Endocrinol...

On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was talking about road safety and traffic management in Quilty, following a motion from Fianna Fáil Councillor Michael Shannon calling for a review of speed limits and traffic arrangements in and around the village.     With increasing tourism, proposed housing development and the potential future Greenway, Cllr Shannon says the area needs to be properly...