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Music fans are in for a real treat this weekend as the Johnny Fean Rhythm & Blues Festival runs from October 23rd to 26th, celebrating the life and legacy of the legendary Horslips guitarist.   There’s a fantastic line-up of live music across the area, including the Johnny Fean Stage at the Shannon Springs Hotel. And in a very special tribute, Johnny’s wife, Maggie, has donated one of his own Les...

It's a chapter of Irish history that continues to generate debate: our country's decision to remain neutral during the Second World War.   But what was really happening behind the scenes, and how did Ireland contribute to the wider war effort? Ennis-based military historian and researcher Ger Browne has spent four years examining archives, official documents and personal histories for his new book...

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

O’Callaghan’s Mills National School has received permission to explore the possibility of becoming a Gaelscoil, which would make it just the fifth in County Clare.   The ambition is to welcome the first Junior Infant class in September 2027, subject to the necessary approvals and supports.   So, what could this mean for families and the future of the Irish language in East Clare?   To discuss the...

Clare made an incredible 4,247 shoeboxes for Team Hope’s Christmas Shoebox Appeal last year, bringing joy to children affected by poverty around the world.     Now, as the annual appeal gets underway again, Team Hope is encouraging schools, families and community groups to get involved and help make a difference this Christmas.     To tell us more about the appeal and the impact these simple gifts...

More than 3,400 wild deer were culled in County Clare in the 12 months to April 30th, 2025, with almost 11,750 culled over a five-year period.     While the overall wild deer population remains unknown, Clare ranks eighth nationally for the number of deer culled under licence.     As rutting season gets underway, Damien Hannigan of the Irish Deer Commission joined Alan Morrissey to discuss deer nu...

The Taoiseach says differences between the Government and trade unions will have to be ironed out during talks on a new public sector pay deal.     Negotiations get underway at the Workplace Relations Commission today, following last week's strike involving 300 thousand workers.     A further strike planned for Wednesday has been suspended to allow talks to take place.     Micheál Martin says both...

The timeline for appointing a new Clare Garda Superintendent has been questioned amid ongoing resource pressures. Clare's Superintendent is understood to be officially retiring in the near future. There are currently 297 Gardaí serving in Clare, 34 fewer than in 2010. Mayor of Ennis and Clarecastle Sinn Féin Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle says the shortage has been keenly felt across the county.

Almost 10% of the funding sought by Clare County Council for road maintenance and upgrade projects has not been allocated by Transport Infrastructure Ireland in the past two years. The local authority has received €354,500 of the €384,500 it applied for across 2025 and 2026. Nationwide, more than €1.6 million in requested funding was not allocated, with just seven local authorities receiving the f...

Fr Gerry Kenny presents this Sunday's Beyond Belief on Mission Sunday. The programme features Pope Leo talking about the impotance of Mission Sunday. We also hear from Una Allen of "Towards Peace" which is a service assisting survivors of abuse by church members.

Shannon Airport has been named as Ireland's best Airport for customer experience. According to the latest Customer Experience Insights Report, the Clare base has also been ranked fourth worldwide for passenger satisfaction levels. The survey was conducted across June and July of this year, with more than 30,000 customer experiences evaluated across over 170 organisations in 11 sectors. Commercial...

Residents of an Ennis housing estate are said to be crying out for greater road safety measures to prevent an accident occuring. It follows a petition, signed by almost all the residents of Clancy Park, calling for greater traffic calming measures in the estate. Presently, two small speed bumps are in place, with Ennis Municipal District due to erect signage along the route in the coming weeks. En...

A new chapter for public transport in Ennis has begun, with the town’s new bus service taking to the roads this morning. From today, passengers can avail of the service which runs from 6am until midnight and serves two routes between Clarecastle and Ballymaley Business Park and the Tulla Road to the Lahinch Road. Once fully up and running, the service is expected to complete 500,000 annual journey...

Fr Brendan Quinlivan leads our Sunday Prayer for today, Sunday 18th October Mission Sunday and the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Clare County Council has formally passed a motion expressing solidarity with residents of Garvaghy Road in Armagh. It follows an intense 13-day stand-off between members of the Portadown Orange Lodge and the nationalist community in Drumcree. A controversial decision by the Northern Ireland Parade's Commission almost paved the way for a first Orange Order march on the Garvaghy Road in 28 years, be...

Clare's County Dog Warden has issued firework safety advice to dog owners ahead of Halloween. Dog owners are encouraged to microchip dogs and have a photo of their pet on their phone, in case their dog escapes. County Dog Warden Frankie Coote has advised closing curtains and playing the radio at a low level to help keep dogs distracted when fireworks are going off. He says walking dogs in the morn...

Interviews with the KIB and Eire Og camps ahead of the TUS SFC Final

Coming up on the show, we look ahead to a huge weekend of club football with the senior, intermediate and Junior A finals taking centre stage We will also have our latest More Than A Club episode focusing on Killanena GAA, while Alan Troy will bring Greyhound Focus

Clare FM's Derrick Lynch is joined by Kieran Madigan, Paudie Carmody and Derek Dormer to preview the TUS SFC, IFC and Junior A football finals

BILLYD3VINE is a young singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist creating raw, emotional alternative music. Writing songs from a young age, his sound blends guitar-driven indie and alternative influences with honest, personal songwriting. After releasing their debut single “Baby Blue”, BILLYD3VINE continues to build his music in hopes to one day make a career out of it. Not Fair his new single i...

Its claimed motorists are needlessly spending hours in gridlock traffic following collisions on the main route from Clare to Limerick. It comes amid calls for motorway gates to be installed on the M18/N18, which would be used to open contra-flow lanes in the event of major incidents. Between September and November last year, 41 collisions were recorded on the stretch alone. Cratloe Fianna Fáil Cou...

Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch to preview the weekend’s sporting fixtures. ~ T.U.S Clare Senior Football Championship Final ~  Kilmurry Ibrickane vs Eire Óg Inis (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chiosoig, 3:30pm)  ~ T.U.S. Clare Intermediate Football Championship Final ~ Banner GAA vs Wolfe Tones na Sionna (Saturday, Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chiosiog, 4pm)  Image (c) Clare FM

Clarecastle Day Care Centre is opening its doors to the community this Saturday (17th October) for a special open day, giving people the chance to see first-hand what a typical day at the centre is all about.  The event takes place from 11am to 2pm, with entertainment, refreshments, and plenty of opportunities for chats and fun.  Mary Maloney is the manager of Clarecastle Day Care Centre, and she...

The Ennis Lions Club Radio Auction, in partnership with Clare FM, is back for its fifth year, raising funds for a fantastic local cause.   This year, the proceeds will support St Clare’s School in Ennis and the development of an accessible playground for children with additional needs.   The auction features an amazing range of donated items, vouchers and experiences, with more than €100,000 raise...

The Man in Black is making his return to the stage at Glór in Ennis this Saturday, with a high-energy tribute celebrating the legendary music of Johnny Cash and June Carter.  Featuring JP Mac as Johnny Cash and Karen Lyttle as the ever-sassy June Carter, alongside a talented cast of musicians and backing vocalists, the show promises all the classic hits, from Ring of Fire and Jackson to Hurt and G...