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They’ve cycled more than 31,000 kilometres across 24 countries and three continents, and now Mark Graham and Ellie O’Byrne are on the final leg of an extraordinary 20-month journey around the world.   They’re cycling 900 kilometres around Ireland on their way back home to Tramore, while raising money for four organisations that provide refurbished bicycles to young people.    One of their fundrais...

Junior Certificate results will be available to students on Wednesday 7th from 10am.   John Burns, Chair of the Board Rice College and Educational Consultant, joined Alan Morrissey to give advice to students who are starting to feel the pressure of upcoming exams. Photo (c) Clare FM

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.    Joining Alan Morrissey to talk about his experiences with volunteering was Pat Rutherford. Originally from Donegal, Pat began his volunteering journey in the 1980s with Project Children, a Northern Ireland initia...

Choosing a secondary school is a big decision for both students and parents, and this week there’s an opportunity to find out more about two of Ennis’s schools.   The Open Nights for Ennis Community College and Gaelcholáiste an Chláir take place on Tuesday and Wednesday.   Alan Morrissey was joined by Principal James O’Shaughnessy and fifth-year student Roxane Ní Liodáin to hear what the schools h...

Truagh-Clonlara are celebrating being crowned Clare Senior Camogie champions for the third time in four years after a convincing victory over Kilmaley on Saturday.     But the celebrations were somewhat dampened afterwards when players from both teams discovered there was no hot water available in the dressing rooms.     Alan Morrissey was joined by Paulette Egan, mother of Truagh-Clonlara vice-ca...

Ahead of today's budget, Alan Morrissey was joined by Joe Cooney, Bodyke Fine Gael TD, and Hilary Tonge, Clare Social Democrats Representative, to discuss what they want to see included. Photo (c) Jakub Zerdzicki from Pexels via Canva

Clare GAA is seeking developers to carry works worth up to €300,000 at Caherlohan. A 4G astro pitch is expected to be up and running at the centre of excellence by next month. Clare GAA is also seeking tenders to provide floodlighting, pedestrian lighting and design works at the site as part of the wider re-development. Clare GAA Chair Kieran Keating says they're making good progress.

Coming up on the show, we will review the Clare Credit Unions senior camogie final, the weekends club football action and Ruan is the focus of More Than A Club

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 - Eire Óg 1-20 St. Josephs Miltown Malbay 0-11 (Sunday, Ennis) - Kildysart 0-9 Kilmurry Ibrickane 4-22 (Sunday, Ennis) Clare Credit Unions Clare Senior Camogie Championship Final - Kilmaley 1-8 Truagh-Clonlara 0-16 (Saturday, Ennis)  Image (c) Clare...

Happiness Then is coming to Glór in Ennis on October 14th.  It’s a sharp and witty comedy drama about two sisters, Bridget and Frances, who come together for the first time following their mother’s death and, as you can imagine, there’s plenty of old history, family tension and plenty of laughs along the way.  The production stars Rachael Dowling, who you’ll know from Kin, and Sorcha Furlong, who...

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 preparing our beloved gardens for the cold winter months. 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

As we celebrate 100 years of radio in Ireland, we’re looking back at the incredible role it has played in our lives — from the early days of Radio Éireann to the presenters, programmes and voices that became part of our everyday lives.  Author and academic Rosemary Day has delved into that history, exploring everything from women in broadcasting and Irish-language radio to community, pirate and in...

The debate over LNG infrastructure on the Shannon Estuary is continuing, with the Stop Shannon LNG Coalition campaigning against the development of LNG terminals in Ireland.     As part of that campaign, international speakers from communities in the US and Germany affected by gas infrastructure are coming to Clare for the Gaslit documentary speakers tour, including a screening in Ennis on October...

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 events for entertainment lovers in Banner County. Photo (c) Clare FM

Alan Morrissey was joined by Kevin McCormack from Newmarket-on-Fergus, a former member of the Defence Forces who recently received a 25-Year Service Medal from the Organisation of National Ex-Servicemen and Women.   Kevin served for 23 years with the 30th Infantry Battalion in Kilkenny, and was also honoured at a civic reception marking the contribution of former and serving members of the Defence...

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was talking parenting, teenagers and emotional resilience with one of Ireland’s best-known parenting experts, clinical psychologist Dr David Coleman.  David is bringing his Ready for Anything: Building Emotional Resilience in Children and Teenagers tour to the Lime Tree Theatre in Limerick on October 10th.   He’ll be sharing practical advice on helping you...

As part of Irish Road Safety Week, we’re putting the spotlight on some of the ways drivers can stay safer on our roads.  New cars now come with an impressive range of safety technology, from automatic emergency braking to blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping assistance.   But how effective are these features, and what should motorists know when choosing and maintaining a vehicle? Joining Alan Mo...

With one day to go to Budget 2027, the focus is on what it will mean for people and businesses across Clare.  Clare FM’s Éabha Brennan has been getting the views of more people around Clare on the Budget. Meanwhile, farmers are facing rising fuel and fertiliser costs, businesses and retailers are looking for help with energy and employment costs, while childcare providers and parents are watching...

A Clare haulier says it would be naive of Government to 'inflame society' to the same level that was seen during the fuel protest by not providing adequate support in the budget. Energy is expected to be a focus point of tomorrow's budget, with the Government saying a temporary package of energy measures is on the cards. Excise cuts on fuel are set to continue, while its unlikely the planned incre...

It's hoped new road safety measures in the Shannon Municipal District will greatly benefit people with reduced mobility. It comes as Clare County Council has proposed a number of traffic calming measures on potentially dangerous routes across the Shannon Municipal District. Raised tabletops and pedestrian zebra crossings are proposed at various locations in Shannon, Cratloe, Sixmilebridge, Westbur...

Stephen Fletcher presents Beyond Belief which features an interview with Luke Hawkins who is the Youth Develpoment Officer and tells us about youth ministry in the Church of Ireland. There is also a reflection on childhood Autumn and Harvest traditions in Co Clare recalled by Mary Finucane and a chat over coffee with Fr Gerry Kenny.

The number of electric cars sold in Clare so far in 2026 is almost twice as many as at the same stage last year. New data from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry shows 755 electric cars have been sold so far this year in Clare, compared to 378 at the end of September 2025. Fully electric cars now account for 27 per cent of the new car market in Clare, the highest rate ever recorded in the cou...

It's hoped a temporary relaxation of Ireland's employment permit system for family carers can lead to an increase in home help hours in Clare. Enterprise Minister Peter Burke is due to bring a memo to Cabinet proposing a temporary easing of the 50:50 rule to help fill vacancies and relieve pressure on frontline services. The rule currently requires at least half of a workforce to be made up of Iri...

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.