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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 together with Learning Waves Skillnet, we shine a spotlight on diversity, inclusion and belonging in our communities. In this panel discussion, Disability Activist & Founder of Disabled People of Clare, Ann Marie Flanagan, Comm...

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 together with Learning Waves Skillnet, we shine a spotlight on diversity, inclusion and belonging in our communities. In this conversation, Youth Worker with Clare Youth Service, Moya Hannigan spoke about the work of Clare Yout...

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 are set to meet this weekend to discuss the possibility of further protests. There are calls on the Government to permanently cut the tax on petrol and diesel. It comes as the excise reductions on fuel, introduced in April,...

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 homelessness by 2030, more than 17,000 adults and children are now living in emergency accommodation. So, what needs to change, and can Ireland turn its commitments into meaningful action? Alan Morrissey was joined by Niall Ga...

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 enforcement measures to be taken against those failing to do so. The Killaloe Municipal District has confirmed its intention to complete the job on all regional roads in the electoral area depending on funding availability...

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 together with Learning Waves Skillnet, we shine a spotlight on diversity, inclusion and belonging in our communities. In this conversation, we explored Clare Local Development Company (CLDC)’s work in promoting inclusion, equal...

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 spotlight on diversity, inclusion and belonging in our communities. In this conversation, Alan Morrissey was joined by Dr Marie Connolly, an Ennis native and retired Director of Human Rights, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (HR...

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 Cancer Society show that people affected by cancer can lose thousands in income while facing significant additional costs for medical expenses, travel, parking and prescriptions. John Wall from Lahinch is living with stage...

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 April will convene this Sunday evening in Westmeath, with reports stating further protests could be seen from as early as next week. Following April's protests reductions on the tax on and and diesel were introduced, with th...

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 complete the job on all regional roads in the electoral area depending on funding availability. Councillors have now raised the alarm , however, over the prospect of regional link roads and others serving school busses being...

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 maker Ben March. We’ll also hear from professional percussionist, Brian Fleming, who plays more than one of Ben’s instruments.

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 feature, 'The Future of Disability Services' is funded by the News Reporting Scheme.

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 record store in Ennis.  Following a successful first event at Shannon’s literary festival, the second reading takes place this Saturday at Easi Artists Studios, with a third event planned for Ennistymon in October.  Alan Mo...

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 from its cultural venues and traditional music to its public spaces, with the De Valera County Library, Súil Gallery and Glór all singled out.    To discuss what the accreditation means for the town and how Ennis can co...

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 place in Ennistymon next month will explore the latest medical evidence around obesity alongside the emotional and psychological challenges people can face.    Alan Morrissey was joined by Dr Brendan O’Shea, Assistant...

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, trauma-informed and trustworthy.  In Ennis, participants will walk from Ennis Cathedral to Ennis Courthouse, carrying children’s shoes as a symbol of the childhoods affected by family court decisions.  Joining Alan Morrissey to explai...

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 research from the National Youth Council of Ireland finds that 68% of 18 to 24-year-olds are considering moving abroad, with housing, the cost of living and employment among their biggest concerns.  To hear what that looks li...

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 county. Figures released at this month's meeting of the HSE's Regional Health Forum Midwest show that 7,334 of the 23,696 Clare patients who attended UHL last year required admission. That represents an admission rate of 31%,...

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 John O'Sullivan Park, which has emerged as an illegal dumping blackspot. Frankie Coote came across the scene, where he recovered a non-microchipped six-month-old terrier. He's told Clare FM's Morning Focus that incidents o...

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 Lanaken, Belgium.  The 20-year-old was just 0.04 seconds away from the world title, riding the five-year-old Irish-bred GLC Mr President. It’s Coen’s first World Championship medal, adding to an impressive collection of Europ...

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 tragically in New York earlier this year.   Sconey was remembered as a natural leader, a hugely positive presence and a much-loved member of the Newmarket community.  A tractor run featuring tractors, trucks, motorbikes and car...

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 tour of the French Basque Region. Image (c) Clare FM

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 on a €145,000 refurbishment of the dressing rooms, while a further €96,000 project will see lighting installed on the cross-country and walking track.  The projects, supported by Sport Ireland, are expected to improve f...

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 filing for divorce. Image (c) Cahir & Co Solicitors

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 communities.   The official launch of County Clare's programme as European Volunteering Capital 2027 will take place at Treacy's West County Hotel in Ennis on Thursday (24th September).  Joining Alan Morrissey on Tuesday's Morni...