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Inagh Kilnamona manager Eugene Cullinan is praising his side's preparation as they notched their first ever win in the Munster Senior Club Hurling Championship. A 1-21 to 1-14 victory over Glen Rovers sets up a last four tie with Tipperary champions Thurles Sarsfields in two weeks time. Davy Fitzgerald netted the goal for The Combo after 26 minutes, with Aidan McCarthy hitting 14 points for the Ca...

Fr Brendan Quinlivan presents this edition of Beyond Belief which features on this week’s programme, Colm Flynn reflecting on the Pope’s recent illness, his upcoming trip to Latin America and the appointment of the first lay-woman (who was his former boss) as prefect of a Vatican Department. We bring you a report from the 40th Anniversary of the “Spirit of Assisi” ecumenical gathering and Fr. Pat...

A vital road safety initiative for children will return to the Banner County next week. 'Check it fits' helps parents and ensure car seats are correctly fitted and will be available between 10am - 5:30pm on Monday November 2nd in the Aldi car park on Francis Street in Ennis. Over half the seats checked by the RSA were found to be incorrectly fitted, which could lead to serious or fatal injury in t...

Concerns have been raised over delays to rolling out a localised Clare weather warning system. The Government had initially given an undertaking to deliver a new polygon system by the end of this year in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn in January. Clare as a whole did not have an alert beyond status yellow during Storms Austen and Boelo, despite some areas of the county enduring significant winds and...

Dtephen Fletcher leads our Sunday Prayer for today, Sunday 1st November, All Saints Day.

A Clare haulier says Transport Infrastructure Ireland are engaging in price gouging through the latest round of announced increases to toll fares. Increases of 20c for vehicles with two and three axels and 30c for those with four or more axels will come into affect from January 1st. Hikes to the fares for both the M50 and Dublin Port Tunnel have also been announced, while regular passenger cars no...

Coming up on the show We have a deep dive into Inagh Kilnamona's first ever Munster Senior Club Hurling championship game against Glen Rovers in Pairc Ui Rinn on Sunday, there's the clash between first and third in the Moloney Hardware Clare Premier Division earlier that morning to look forward to also and we'll also bring you the latest installment of our more than a club series.

After a whirlwind couple of years including performances in the US and across Europe, signing an international publishing deal, signing to influential UK label SO Recordings, Shobsy releases his excellent new 'The World Will Not Remember' EP'. Fans of George Michael, David Bowie & The Weeknd are in for a treat as Shobsy’s new recordings in Berlin & Dublin embodies each of them through their genre-...

Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM’s Darragh O'Grady to preview the weekend’s sporting fixtures. ~ Munster Senior Club Hurling Quarter Final ~  Inagh-Kilnamona v Glen Rovers (Cork) (Sunday, Supervalu Pairc ui Chaoimh, 1:15pm) ~ Hurling All Stars Announced This Evening ~ Image (c) Clare FM

An Ennis choir is getting ready to take centre stage on national television!   The Vocal Ponies are among 12 choirs competing in TG4’s Curfá, which is searching for Ireland’s best choir. The series promises plenty of musical talent, with a €5,000 prize and the chance to perform alongside The Hothouse Flowers up for grabs.   The Vocal Ponies will feature on Sunday, 8th November, at 8pm on TG4.  Joi...

Tomorrow (Saturday) is Halloween, with children all around Clare looking forward to dressing up in their costumes, undoubtedly looking forward even further to heading out trick or treating!  But how are people celebrating this year, and are old Irish traditions still playing a part in the festivities?   Clare FM’s Ewelina Szybinska went out to find out how people across the county are marking Hall...

A new initiative aiming to remove social and financial barriers to dealing with bereavement and grief has been launched by Clare Libraries.    Death Positive Libraries Clare was officially launched today and will see 53 books made available from libraries countywide.    The collection includes 46 texts designed for adults dealing with grief and seven for children, which can be easily identified by...

With Halloween approaching, fire services are urging the public to stay safe and be mindful of the dangers associated with bonfires, fireworks and anti-social behaviour.    Every year, emergency crews face additional pressures during the Halloween period, including the risk of being attacked while responding to incidents.     Joining Alan Morrissey with advice on fire safety, an update on preparat...

Art lovers are in for a treat this November as Inis Artists bring their latest exhibition, Shadows & Light, to the DeValera Library in Ennis from November 3rd to 21st.   Alongside the exhibition, local artists will host a series of free demonstrations, showcasing everything from watercolour and pencil drawing to acrylics and even coffee art!   Joining Alan Morrissey was local artist Alan Shoosmith...

County Clare has double the reason to celebrate, with two local women preparing to compete for the Miss Ireland 2026 crown! Lyane Casey, 23, from Kilmaley, is Miss Clare, while 19-year-old Saoirse Keniry from Ennis is Miss Ennis.   Both will take to the stage at the grand final in Dundalk on November 21st, hoping to follow in the footsteps of Clare’s 2022 winner, Ivanna McMahon.   But Miss Ireland...

Bishop of Killaloe, Fintan Monahan, has defended the diocese’s use of artificial intelligence to create images of Jesus Christ and the four evangelists for its online ministry.   The AI-generated images have sparked debate about the role of technology in religious life, creativity and how we visualise sacred figures.  Bishop Monahan says AI can be a valuable tool in spreading the Gospel, provided...

An environmental group is raising concerns that Lahinch's waterways could be impacted if the due diligence process for a new wastewater treatment plant isn't followed. Uisce Éireann is due to carry out Marine and Intertidal site investigation surveys in Liscannor Bay, ahead of its construction of a new sewerage plant serving Ennistymon and Lahinch. Friends of the Irish Environment has requested th...

It's hoped Ennis' Halloween Parade will return in 2027, following the popularity of the inaugural event. Large numbers descended on the county town during the week as ghosts and ghouls made their way through the streets. Those in attendance were treated to a spooky production from performers from Lumen Street Theatre and the Ennis Brass Band. Ennis Chamber President, Margaret O'Brien, says the eve...

Inagh Kilnamona boss Eugene Cullinan says he'll be looking for players with intercounty experience to lead by example as they get their Munster Club Hurling Championship campaign underway The Combo travel to Páirc Uí Rinn on Sunday afternoon to take on 28-time Cork Champions Glen Rovers in the quarter final. The Tomás Mulcahy led side are spearheaded by four time All-Star Patrick Horgan, alongside...

Clare FM brings you our latest feature, Clare FM’s Road Safety Initiative. In this episode, Clare FM’s Lily Collins is joined by Mike McGrath of Safeway Tyres Ennis. Mike discusses the importance of functioning and correct lighting on your vehicle. Funded by the Coimisiún na Meán’s news reporting scheme.

A new initiative aiming to remove social and financial barriers to dealing with bereavement and grief has been launched by Clare Libraries. Death Positive Libraries Clare was officially launched today and will see 53 books made available from libraries countywide. The collection includes 46 texts designed for adults dealing with grief and seven for children, which can be easily identified by a blu...

On this week's episode of 'The Future of Disability Services' , Pat Flynn chats with Rachel MacManus, an artist and mother of a child with a disability. This feature, 'The Future of Disability Services' is funded by the News Reporting Scheme.

Thursday's Morning Focus celebrated a new recording with deep roots in the traditional music of County Clare. From Loop to Hook brings brothers John and Séamus McMahon back together, reconnecting with the music, the friendships and the shared experiences that have shaped their lives.  As founder members of the renowned Fisherstreet group, John and Séamus have spent many years immersed in the Clare...

More than 90% of Garda Representative Association members who responded to a recent survey have backed industrial action, with a similar proportion prepared to support a work-to-rule during the remaining events of Ireland's EU Presidency.   The GRA accuses Garda management of breaching agreed working conditions, including rest periods and overtime arrangements.   But what would a work-to-rule mean...

Tommy Sands is one of Ireland's most respected folk singers and songwriters, an artist whose music has long crossed boundaries and brought people together.   Growing up in County Down during the Troubles, he came to see song as a powerful way of telling difficult stories, challenging divisions and reminding us of our shared humanity.   Now, with his Every County on the Island Tour, Tommy is bringi...