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Coming up on the show, we will look ahead to a dramatic final round of games in the TUS Clare senior hurling championship and St Senan's Kilkee are the focus of this weeks More Than A Club episode

Conor Kiernan is an Irish singer songwriter from Meath whose energetic folk sound draws influence from artists such as Mumford & Sons, James Bay and Sam Fender. After leaving a career in teaching, Conor pursued music full time and now performs as keyboard player with Kingfishr while continuing to build his own solo career. His songs combine soaring choruses, acoustic energy and honest storytelling...

Clare's leaving certificate results are set to be broadly positive with a number of students securing 7 H1s in their final exams. 1,563 students in this county sat the Leaving Cert Exam this year, with a further 79 completing the Leaving Cert Applied. The impacts of grade deflation have been seen more prominently this year with post marking adjustments increasing just 35% of all results compared t...

Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch to chat about the weekend’s sporting fixtures. ~ TUS Senior Hurling Championship ~  Group 1:  - Ballyea v St. Joseph’s Doora Barefield (Saturday, Newmarket-on-Fergus, 5pm)  - Inagh-Kilnamona v Clonlara (Saturday, Ennis, 5pm)  Group 2:  - Éire Óg v Broadford (Sunday, Shannon, 1pm)  - Crusheen v Scariff (Sunday, Tulla, 1pm)  Group 3:  - Clooney Q...

A peace picnic called “Kites Not Flights” is taking place at Doughmore Beach in Doonbeg next Sunday, with organisers inviting people to bring picnics, kites and flags and show solidarity with the people of Gaza.     The event is also raising funds for Neart Nūr and comes just weeks before US President Donald Trump is expected to visit Doonbeg.     Joining Alan Morrissey earlier to discuss the even...

There has been renewed concerns about high-risk synthetic and semi-synthetic cannabinoids being found in vapes and other products across Ireland.     Last year, Gráinne spoke to Clare FM about her daughter’s experience with HHC and the serious impact it had on her.  Although HHC has since been banned, Gráinne warned at the time that other psychoactive substances could simply take its place.     Wi...

Two young Clare artists are celebrating after being shortlisted for the prestigious AIB Young Portrait Prize 2026. 11-year-old Michael Ryan from Ennis has been shortlisted for his oil painting My Grandad’s Smile, while 15-year-old Eve Harrigan from Shannon has been recognised for her piece You Belong Here.   Ivy Borden, artist from Ballyvaughan with her piece Oikos Logia, also was shortlisted for...

It’s results day for more than 1,600 Leaving Cert students across Clare, with the class of 2026 finding out their grades from 10am this morning.   For many, it’s a day of excitement and celebration, while for others, the results may bring uncertainty about what comes next.  Alan Morrissey was first joined by Donna Ní Ghallchobhair, Guidance Counsellor at St Joseph’s Secondary School in Tulla. He w...

As part of National Heritage Week, a special walking tour of Ennis will shine a light on the often-overlooked stories of women who helped shape the town and county.  “Walking in Her Footsteps: Women’s Heritage at Risk” takes place this Saturday, guided by historian Dr Jane O’Brien.  Jane joined Alan Morrissey to tell us more about the women whose stories deserve to be remembered — and why protecti...

Doolin Cave is celebrating 20 years this September, and the owners, John and Helen Browne, are marking the milestone by unveiling an exciting new vision for a Sculpture Park inspired by the folklore, stories and landscape of North Clare.    At the heart of the project is the remarkable collection of local folklore associated with storyteller Stiofán Ó hEalaoire.    The anniversary celebration take...

ESB has lodged plans for a major renewable energy development at Moneypoint Power Station. The Electricity Supply Board has applied for permission to build a 300 Mega-Watt Long Duration Energy Storage Facility at the West Clare site. It will be used to store excess energy generated from offshore wind which can then be redistributed to the national grid when supplies are low. Doonbeg Fianna Fáil Co...

A full map of the routes and bus stops for the Ennis Town Bus service has been confirmed. The bus service will consist of two routes, 'NS1' and 'NS2', with an exact timetable to be finalised closer to the launch of the full service. 'NS1' will operate north and south of the county town between Ballymaley Business Park and Clarecastle, with 'NS2' operating east to west between Shanaway Road and Tul...

Clonlara manager Donal Madden says his side are targeting their best performance of 2026 so far to ensure they qualify for the Clare Senior Hurling Quarter Finals. The 2023 Canon Hamilton winners take on Inagh Kilnamona in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg on Saturday evening, knowing Ballyea are breathing down their necks, should they lose. The Combo are already guaranteed passage to the next round, wi...

A Clare TD says he has sympathy for the family of the five teens killed in the M9 Crash, but is standing over social media comments condemning the praise of "thugs." Meelick-based Fianna Fáil Deputy Cathal Crowe has faced backlash over the remarks from Social Democrats TD Jen Cummins, while Independent Senator Lynn Ruane said it was "beyond disturbing for the Chair of the Youth Committee to speak...

Young people across Clare are being encouraged to put their ideas to the test, with entries now open for the 2027 Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition.  The prize fund has increased by 25%, with a top prize of €10,000, while new opportunities will see the top four projects travel to San Francisco.  Entries close on September 25th, and joining Alan Morrissey to tell us more about the comp...

It’s been almost 20 years since the passing of legendary Irish singer Joe Dolan, but his music continues to bring audiences together across generations.   Now, to mark the 20th anniversary of his passing, the Dolan family are taking Remembering Joe – The Joe Dolan Show on a nationwide tour next year, with a nine-piece band including members of Joe’s original backing band.  The tour comes to Glór i...

From two hens to a flock of 88, nine-year-old Paudie Murray from Kilkee has turned his love of chickens into a thriving little business called Ubh by Paudie.   His honesty box near Goleen Bay has become a local hit, while his Instagram following has grown to more than 23,000.  And with Paudie looking after the hens, restocking the egg box and reinvesting his profits back into the business, this yo...

New HSE figures show that the number of medical cards being issued has fallen for the third consecutive year, despite the ongoing cost-of-living pressures facing households.   At the same time, the number of discretionary medical cards and GP visit cards has increased, while the cost of medicines to the State continues to rise.  Alan Morrissey was joined by Antoinette Baker Bashua, Ennis Fianna Fá...

Clare County Council's cyber security team is urging people to remain vigilant amid a viable scam threat.  Accounts purporting to be the local authority have reportedly been emailing individuals seeking invoice payments.  It's understood the fraud has been replicated in several other locations already this year.  Project Leader of Clare County Council's ICT Department Jim O'Sullivan has been telli...

This weekend, Ballyvaughan 7th Scout Troop competed at The Phoenix Challenge, along with Scouts from Ennis 1st and 4th and Sixmilebridge 14th.  The national competition, hosted at Cavan's Castle Saunderson Scout Centre, saw troops from around the country take part in challenges across four days, all while cooking and living independently.  To tell Alan Morrissey more about this competition were Ge...

Creative arts, innovation and brain health will come together in Ennis next month for Creative Brainwaves, an event exploring how creativity can support wellbeing, dementia care, Parkinson’s and healthier minds.  The event, which will take place on Friday, 11th September, will feature international and local speakers, workshops, performances and a look at technologies such as virtual reality.  Joi...

Farmers across the country are facing growing concerns over fodder supplies following weeks of dry weather, with questions now being raised about the impact on farms in the months ahead.   The Government has agreed to reconvene the National Fodder and Food Security Committee, while additional supports are being considered as part of Budget 2027.  Joining Alan Morrissey to discuss the situation in...

County Clare has been getting some major international exposure, with the county and the Wild Atlantic Way recently featured on the popular German travel programme Wunderschön.   More than 500,000 people watched the programme, with the episode expected to reach up to 3 million viewers in total.  Among the Clare locations featured were the Burren Smokehouse and Hazel Mountain Chocolate.   Joining A...

On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was talking about an issue that affects hundreds of thousands of people in Ireland: access to dental care for people with disabilities. Too often, routine dental problems can become serious and painful because appropriate care isn’t available when it’s needed.  The World Health Organization has launched a major international oral health initiative focuse...

Just days after five teenagers were killed in a head-on collision when their car was driven the wrong way down the M9 motorway, leaving the family in the second car – three women and a seven-year-old boy - being treated in hospital, a staff member here at Clare FM says she was left “terrified” after encountering a vehicle allegedly travelling the wrong way on an M18 slip road near Gort.  Lily Coll...