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On Thursday's Morning Focus, we heard about a very special four-legged local celebrity: Daisy, the 17-year-old Westie belonging to Clare Champion Managing Director and Motoring Editor, John Galvin.   Daisy has launched her debut 2027 calendar, A Year of Walkies, Adventures and Fun, with every cent of the €10 cover price going to Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.   With Daisy herself now losing her s...

Ennis-born actress Kelly Gough is enjoying another busy spell on stage and screen.   This Halloween, she stars as the Morrigan, the formidable figure from Irish mythology, in the supernatural drama The Unreal.   She’s also preparing to take to the stage at London’s Almeida Theatre in a new production of Eugene O’Neill’s classic play Desire Under the Elms, alongside fellow Irish actor Jamie Beamish...

There’s been considerable concern in Clare about the BreastCheck mobile screening unit leaving Ennis on October 30th, with a petition calling for the service to remain in the county or for a permanent screening facility to be established.  While the HSE’s National Screening Service has clarified that the unit operates on a rotating basis and will return, questions remain about access to screening...

This Halloween, a gathering in Ennis will be about more than the usual spooky celebrations.     Kites Not Frights is inviting families and members of the public to come together at the Fairgreen to fly kites and send messages of love and solidarity to children in Gaza.     The event takes place on Halloween (Saturday, 31st October, at 12:30 pm), with all funds raised going directly to the register...

An Ennis man who lines out for Clare's senior footballers is also working towards a different kind of goal off the pitch.   Mark McInerney is completing his PhD at the University of Galway, where he is investigating ways to help the body's immune cells find and attack solid tumours, including those associated with colorectal and ovarian cancers.  His research is supported by a scholarship partners...

Israel is facing a political deadlock following its first national election since the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023 and the devastating wars that followed. Exit polls suggest that neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main challenger, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, has secured a clear parliamentary majority.    With the final votes still being counted, Arab political partie...

Shannon is in line for a major jobs boost following the expansion of a local business. Tredwell Electrical has celebrated 35 years of operations by opening a new 18,000sq ft manufacturing facility in the Shannon Airport Business Park. The company is planning to create 80 engineering jobs over the next three years. Tredwell General Manager Glenn Bain says they're in the right space to grow.

Shannon is in line for a major jobs boost following the expansion of a local business. Tredwell Electrical has celebrated 35 years of operations by opening a new 18,000sq ft manufacturing facility in the Shannon Airport Business Park. The company is planning to create 80 engineering jobs over the next three years. Tredwell General Manager Glenn Bain says they're in the right space to grow.

Construction of the Kilkee Flood Relief Scheme will commence in 2028. The €8.5m project is expected to protect 134 properties in the West Clare town. The development is on track to be completed by 2035. Responding to Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney, Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran says the plans are progressing smoothly.

Newmarket Celtic will be looking to keep their 100% record in the Moloney Hardware Clare Premier Division intact this weekend. First and third place in the Moloney Hardware Premier Division clash on Sunday morning as the reigning champions travel to take on Ennis Dons. Newmarket have four wins from four to start the campaign, with the Dons coming into the game after a 5-2 defeat to Avenue last tim...

On Atlantic Tales this week Pat Flynn meets staff, past and present, as AirNav Ireland’s North Atlantic Communications Centre at Ballygirreen, in Co. Clare, celebrates it 90th birthday. Since 1936, the centre has ensured the safe passage of millions of aircraft crossing the North Atlantic, cementing Ireland’s critical role as the gateway between Europe and North America.

The Government is considering new measures to make it easier for smaller builders to access finance and develop new homes.   The proposals would allow Home Building Finance Ireland to provide loans to purchase residentially zoned land before planning permission has been secured, potentially removing a significant financial barrier for smaller developers.   But will this lead to more homes being bu...

On Wednesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tommy Corbett from Carey Corbett Financial Solutions. This week, Tommy gave us the details on the newly announced investment accounts. If you want to send in any questions for Tommy contact 0861800964 or email focus@clare.fm Photo (c) Tommy Corbett

 Ennis is designated a Key Town under regional planning policy, with significant growth planned over the coming years.   However, concerns have been raised about whether the town’s water and wastewater infrastructure has the capacity to support that expansion.   Clareabbey Fianna Fáil Councillor Tom O’Callaghan has submitted a motion calling on Uisce Éireann to outline its planned investment, exis...

A remarkable piece of Clare history has finally come home, after 127 years in America. A chest belonging to Lissycasey native Denis Melican, who emigrated to the US in 1899, has been donated to Clare Museum by his grandchildren.   Alan Morrissey was joined by Elizabeth Melican, Denis’s granddaughter, and John Rattigan, curator at Clare Museum, to hear the story behind this special family heirloom...

There’s been considerable concern in Clare about the BreastCheck mobile screening unit leaving Ennis on October 30th, with a petition calling for the service to remain in the county or for a permanent screening facility to be established.  While the HSE’s National Screening Service has clarified that the unit operates on a rotating basis and will return, questions remain about access to screening...

An International Aviation Business has decided to base its operations in Shannon. Established in August 2024, Infinity Aviation Support has now completed 50 projects across 15 countries. The consultancy firm which offers expert guidance in aircraft design, engineering, certification, risk analysis and training has now opened Headquarters in the Westpark Business Campus. Founder and CEO Anthony Att...

A Cabinet Minister has acknowledged more supports are needed for Clare children with learning disabilities. The Government is rolling out a Literary Associates Pilot Programme where graduates in Dyslexia studies can be immediately deployed to classrooms. It comes as the Dáil has heard that Clare children with learning difficulties are losing confidence and subject to bullying due to a sheer lack o...

Clarecastle captain Colin Brigdale is hailing the relentless nature of the performance that saw them claim the TUS Premier Intermediate hurling title. The Magpies confirmed their return to Clare hurling's top table with an emphatic victory over Corofin. A trip to Limerick is up next for Ger O'Loughlin's men, where they take on Dromin Athlacca on November 15th. Brigdale says their semi final win ov...

Clare FM brings you our latest feature, Clare FM’s Road Safety Initiative. In this episode, Clare FM’s Lily Collins is joined by Eddie Punch, Cratloe Farmer and Former ICSA General Secretary. Eddie discusses the risks associated with overtaking farming machinery on the roads, and provides guidance on how to do so safely. Funded by the Coimisiún na Meán’s news reporting scheme.

On Atlantic Tales this week Pat Flynn meets staff, past and present, as AirNav Ireland’s North Atlantic Communications Centre at Ballygirreen, in Co. Clare, celebrates it 90th birthday. Since 1936, the centre has ensured the safe passage of millions of aircraft crossing the North Atlantic, cementing Ireland’s critical role as the gateway between Europe and North America.

One of the Banner's key men is praising their effort as they completed a memorable hurling and football championship double. The Shanaway Road club capped off a historic campaign by claiming the TUS Intermediate Hurling title with victory over Inagh Kilnamona. After being beaten by Killanena in the opening round of the hurling championship, the club went unbeaten for the rest of the season across...

Eight Clare communities are celebrating success at this year’s SuperValu TidyTowns Competition, with Ballyvaughan, Clarecastle, Ennis, Kilrush, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Quin, Shannon and Tuamgraney all achieving Gold Medals.  There is particular cause for celebration in Quin, which has been named the tidiest area in County Clare, increasing its score from 396 points last year to 411 this year.   Ennis...

Judy Beck from Clonroad Garden Centre, Ennis was back on Tuesday’s Morning Focus to answer all your gardening queries. This week, Judy gave us some suggestions on planting a winter flowering container for All Souls Day. 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

Ireland’s air quality may be improving overall, but new figures from the Environmental Protection Agency show that air pollution remains a serious health concern, with Ennis among the towns recording high levels of harmful fine particulate matter.   As we head into winter and more households light fires and stoves, what does this mean for our health, and what can be done to improve the air we brea...