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Joining Alan Morrissey on Tuesday's Morning Focus was award-winning Irish soprano Eve Stafford, renowned for her beautiful voice, captivating stage presence and ability to bring songs to life through storytelling.     With over 15 years of experience, a No. 1 iTunes single and performances across Ireland and internationally, Eve has built a wonderful reputation as a live performer.    She’s return...

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.   Alan Morrissey was joined by CEO of GOSHH and member of the Clare Volunteer Board, Verena Tarpey, to talk about the role of volunteers as board members and directors of community and voluntary organisations and ch...

Fianna Fáil’s Clare branch is appealing for help in tracing the descendants of two historic local politicians ahead of centenary events planned for November.     The search is focused on Senator Daniel McParland of Ennis and Councillor Patrick Ryan of Kilmihil, whose contributions to the county’s political history are to be remembered.     Joining Alan Morrissey to tell us more about the search an...

Ennis is getting ready for a spooky spectacle this Halloween, with a special parade taking to the town’s streets tomorrow (Wednesday, 28th October, at 6pm).     Organised by Ennis Chamber in partnership with Clare County Council and Visit Clare, the event will feature Lumen Street Theatre, workshops involving local young people, and Ennis Brass Band leading the way in Halloween costume.     Joinin...

There’s anger in Mountshannon over changes made by Coillte at Woodpark Woodland Walk, with concerns that the work has undermined the efforts of local volunteers who helped develop the popular amenity.   Ireland South Independent MEP Michael McNamara has described the situation as “a slap in the face” to the community, raising questions about consultation, public money and the future of the walk.  ...

Concern has emerged Clare could lose a vital community outreach programme. Creative Communities Engagement Officers were established in all 31 local authorities in 2023 as part of a five-year strategy under the Creative Ireland Programme. The Government has made no indication yet if the positions will be renewed, potentially putting jobs and funding for youth and diverse community services and wor...

Ennis Tidy Towns is hailing the milestone of achieving its 25th Gold Medal. The community group was among the eight Clare towns and villages to be successful in the top tier of the competition. In total, 936 towns and villages entered the 2026 edition. Ennis Tidy Towns Volunteer and Councillor Mary Howard says it's an enormous sense of pride for the group.

Concerns have been raised following a dangerous incident of vandalism in Shannon. Large quantities of broken glass were scattered throughout the town park including near the bandstand, with shards also found hidden in grassy areas. Particular concern was raised due to the close proximity of the park to both primary and secondary schools. Shannonbanks Sinn Féin Councillor James Ryan says it posed s...

A Clare disability rights activist says disabled people are often 'trapped' in low income jobs so they don't lose access to medical cards. A group of working disabled people across Ireland have put forward the proposal to Ministers Jack Chambers and Dara Calleary to expand the cost of disability payment. Ennistymon-based Clare Leader Forum Director, Ann Marie Flanagan says at present people are fo...

A Clare Green Party representative is calling on the Government to stop favouring tech companies in order to stem the tide of global warming. It follows a warning from the UN Environment Programme that the chance to maintain global warming at 1.5 degrees celsius above pre industrial levels is now gone. Their latest report says urgent cuts are needed to greenhouse gas emissions, including reduction...

The Taoiseach has given his two cents on the possibility of an East Clare Gaelscoil. It comes as the board of O'Callaghan's Mills National School is looking into converting to education through Irish. It would allow the school to develop an additional class and avail of extra supports and teaching hours. Responding to Meelick Fianna Fáil Deputy Cathal Crowe in the Dáil, Micheál Martin says the mov...

Fr Brendan Quinlivan leads our Sunday Prayer for today, Sunday 25th October, the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Clare's Superintendent is warning motorists that drink and drug driving checkpoints will be widespread this weekend. Between January and August this year, An Garda Siochána has reported a 9% increase in offences for driving under the influence. There's also been a 17% hike in the number of people driving while using a mobile phone and a 55% rise in speeding detections. Superintendent of the Clare...

Kilrush RNLI is urging extreme caution if visiting the county's coasts this Bank Holiday weekend. With the effects of Storm Boelo hitting the country over the coming days, those visiting the coast are advised to constantly check weather updates before setting off. People are also encouraged to remain well back from cliff edges and to be aware of the risk of being cut off by incoming tides. Kilrush...

Coming up on the show, we will be looking ahead to the TUS Premier Intermediate and Intermediate hurling finals; previewing provincial action for Clare's camogie and ladies football sides, and also having our latest installment of More Than A Club

South Armagh-bred songsmith Fya Fox is continuing her comeback with a new single inspired by her roots. Her latest release, Hometown, is described as a new chapter for the Armagh artist. The track forms part of Fox’s latest return to music and arrives alongside plans for a new EP. The release highlights the influence of her Armagh upbringing on her songwriting. Fya's highly anticipated debut EP, B...

Stephen Fletcher presents this Beyond Belief for Sunday 25th October 2026. As County Clare is home to some of Ireland’s finest stained glass art, including remarkable windows by the Harry Clarke Studios. Few people know that story better than John Glynn of Kilrush, a researcher who has spent years documenting stained glass across the county — including the stunning Clarke windows in St Senan’s Chu...

Clare Gardaí are appealing for motorists to be more alert behind the wheel as the evenings get darker and stormy conditions become more prevalent. A Garda roads policing operation came into force yesterday and will remain in place until until Tuesday, October 27th. So far this year, 29 pedestrians have been killed on Irish roads to date in 2026, representing 19% of all fatalities, with nine total...

€22,105 has been raised for an Ennis special school through Clare FM’s annual radio charity auction. All proceeds will go to St Clare’s School, which caters for children aged four to 18 with learning disabilities. The auction has been conducted in partnership with the Ennis Lions Club which is a non-profit voluntary service organisation established in 1976. Boasting 40 members, the organisation fr...

Ryanair is to train over 400 aircraft mechanics at Shannon Airport over the next five years. It comes as the airline has been granted planning permission for a four-bay maintenance, overhaul and repair hangar and engineering academy. The company says the €50m development will create 300 highly skilled jobs while the facility will take 80 apprentices a year from 2027 to 2031. Shannon Chamber CEO He...

Clare's Opposition TD is warning of an impending winter catastrophe at University Hospital Limerick. It comes amid reports that HSE officials are predicting up to 400 attendances per day at the Emergency Department from November to January. The hospital is expected to breach the 100,000 patient mark at its ED by the end of this year. Shannon Sinn Féin Deputy Donna McGettigan believes there's a hig...

A Clare Lotto player has until the end of today to claim a prize worth almost €90,000. The winning ticket, worth €89,430, was purchased at McNamee's Londis, Miltown Malbay, for the Lotto draw on Saturday, 25th July. 23, 24, 25, 42, 43, 46 and the bonus of 37 were the winning numbers, with players urged to check in the glove box of the car, old jackets as well as in suitcases or handbags. National...

Clare FM brings you our latest feature, Clare FM’s Road Safety Initiative. In this episode, Clare FM’s Lily Collins is joined by Chris Curran of Chris Curran Coaching Driving School in Ennis. Chris discusses the dangers of speeding on the roads. Funded by the Coimisiún na Meán’s news reporting scheme.

Clare Oscar Traynor boss Adrian Walsh says his side showed incredible grit as they got their campaign off to a winning start. A 1-0 win over North Tipp in Frank Healy Park saw Clare claim their first victory in this year's competition. Jorge Inacio Lopes scored the all important goal inside the opening 15 minutes, before Clare had to see out more than an hour with 10 men after Jack Ryan's dismissa...

On this week's episode of 'The Future of Disability Services' , Pat Flynn chats with James Murrihy, Sports Inclusion Disability Officer with the Clare Sports Partnership. This feature, 'The Future of Disability Services' is funded by the News Reporting Scheme.