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It's claimed more can be done to generate economic activity from Clare's tourist numbers. Calls have been made for the establishment of a strategic workshop on the future economic development of North and West Clare, bringing together relevant stakeholders and local councillors. It's hoped the workshop would identify key investments, policy interventions and planning priorities to secure the long-...

A Clare Government TD is calling for the eligibility criteria for the Fuel Allowance Scheme to be widened, given the increase in the cost of home heating oil. For the next 28 weeks, households can avail of a weekly payment of €38, or instead receive two instalments of €532 each. The payment is available to approximately 12,400 households in the county. Meelick Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe says peop...

Lots to look back on over the last few days, with hurling, ladies football and soccer all on the menu over the next hour or so

It’s claimed Clare is bucking the national trend, as house prices in the county are edging increasingly closer to €400,000. The latest report from Daft.ie found the price of a newly built home in Clare has risen by almost 6% to €395,000. Average prices across most of Ireland have either stalled or fallen since 2025, while prices in Clare are almost 80% higher than they were a decade ago. Author of...

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 ~  Kilmaley v Scariff (Saturday, Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chiosoig) Éire Óg v Inagh Kilnamona (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chiosoig) ~ Clare Ladies SFC Semi-Finals ~ Banner Ladies v Fergus Rovers (Sunday, Kilrush) Kilmurry Ibrickane and Liscannor (Sunda...

Ireland beat Israel 3-nil in the Nations League after the game  - played in Hungary  - went ahead despite calls for a boycott because of Israel's war in Gaza.  Ireland struck three times in the first half to cruise to the win.   The Irish squad did not shake hands with Israel.  Ireland chose to go ahead with the game after a player vote - coach Heimir Hallgrimsson has praised their attitude.  Alan...

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 growing autumnal aromatics. 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

Dr. Marilyn Glenville is one of the UK’s leading nutritionists, specialising in women’s health.  Dr. Glenville will be returning to Ennis in association with The Health Connection for a special seminar on Dementia and Diabetes Prevention.  The seminar will take place on Tuesday, October 6th at The Old Ground Hotel in Ennis.  For more on the upcoming seminar and the importance of nutrition and life...

As Ennis continues to change with new developments and improvements to its streets, the experience of navigating the town can be very different for people with visual impairments.   Claire Cassidy, who is visually impaired, says the changes have brought many positives, particularly around O’Connell Street, but have also meant learning new routes and adapting to unfamiliar obstacles.   As part of t...

 Dog Advocacy Ireland founder John O’Callaghan is raising concerns about dog breeding and animal welfare, including questions about the licensing and registration of dog breeding establishments in Clare.     The discussion comes as Dog Advocacy Ireland highlights wider concerns about puppy farming in Ireland.  In a statement from Clare County Council, a spokesperson stated "There are no dog breedi...

Women’s Health Week 2026 gets underway next week, with a packed programme of events taking place across Clare from September 28th to October 4th.     This year’s theme is “Strong at Every Age – Strong Bones, Strong Hearts, Strong Minds”, with activities focusing on physical health, mental wellbeing, nutrition, exercise and healthy ageing.    Alan Morrissey was joined by Women’s Health Week Ambassa...

Women aged 50-65 are leaving the workforce earlier than men, according to new research from Balance for Better Business.     The report points to a range of factors, from caregiving and menopause to burnout, ageism and barriers to career progression.    To discuss what this means for women in business and the wider role of women in Ireland’s workforce today, Alan Morrissey was joined by Helen Down...

Irish Funds is launching the next phase of its Transition Year Financial Literacy Programme at St Flannan’s College in Ennis.   The initiative gives students practical lessons on budgeting, saving, investing, digital finance and long-term financial wellbeing. More than 800 students across 30 schools took part last year.   Joining Alan Morrissey to discuss the programme and why financial confidence...

Kilmurry Fianna Fáil Councillor Alan O’Callaghan has called for the historic site to receive greater promotion through Visit Clare and other tourism channels.    Clare County Council says it recognises the importance of Quin Abbey and is supportive of promoting it, while responsibility for the site itself rests with the OPW.    Cllr O’Callaghan joined Alan Morrissey to discuss what he wants to see...

Fuel prices, carbon tax and the wider cost-of-living crisis were to the fore at a public meeting in Moate last night, attended by people from across the country, including farmers, hauliers and business owners.   The meeting was organised by those involved in April’s fuel protests, with organisers warning that people could return to the roads if the Government doesn’t act.    Cathal O’Donoghue, of...

The Taoiseach says while the Government is constantly reviewing health services, no guarantees can be made about provision in the Midwest. Micheál Martin’s comments come after it was revealed at the HSE’s Regional Health Forum Midwest meeting that, of all the Midwest counties, Clare patients accounted for the majority of admissions to University Hospital Limerick. He says modern emergency departme...

Concern has been raised over a continued lack of investment in Clare eating disorder services. HSE MidWest has confirmed that while recruitment is ongoing to further develop a team for children and young adults, it has not received funding to put together an adult service. Currently, adults suffering from eating disorders in the region are referred to community mental health teams, which the HSE s...

Fr Gerry Kenny presents this week's Beyond Belief for Sunday 27th September 2026. Fr. Gerry visits the Vincent's charity shop in Ennis and chats with it's manager, Nyomi Curry,on how the operation assists the work of the SVP. As we enter the final week of the Season of Creation we hear from Dr Ciara Murphy about some of the key water-related challenges facing communities in Ireland and around the...

There's been an uptick in the number of Clare people surrendering their pets due to homelessness. Clare's Dog Warden has noted a growing caseload in which people have given up their dogs due to eviction notices. Clare's Dog Shelter follows a policy of rehoming all pets where possible, but re-unification with the original owners is generally not possible. County Dog Warden Frankie Coote says it can...

The Taoiseach is reassuring that a wide range of measures aimed at alleviating pressure on families will be announced in Budget 2027. Micháel Martin is visiting Clare today for the annual De Valera Day Commemoration. In comes as fuel protestors are meeting in Westmeath today to discuss the possibility of further protests. Speaking in Ennis, Taoiseach Micháel Martin says the Government acknowledges...

Fr Gerry Kenny leads our Sunday Prayer for today the 27th September 2026, the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

It's claimed the deployment of additional ambulance staff across Clare is 'moving in the right direction'. It follows a question posed at the most recent Regional Health Forum Midwest meeting which requested an update on the additional ambulance resources announced for the region in March. 27 additional staff were pledged to this county, with HSE Midwest confirming that it's progressing with filli...

Over two tonnes of litter was removed from Clare's beaches during this year's Big Beach Clean. The event marks the end of the bathing season, with 370 volunteers collecting 2.2 tonnes of waste in this county alone. Nationwide, 500 clean-ups took place which consisted of close to 9,700 volunteers removing 58 tonnes from Ireland's coasts. An Taisce Clean Coasts Manager, Bronagh Moore, says it's vita...

On this weeks show, we look ahead to the TUS SHC semi finals along with the relegation final; Ann Marie Callinan joins us to preview the Clare LGFA semi finals, Kilmaley are the focus of More Than A Club and Alan Troy has Greyhound Focus

Diversity and inclusion are an important part of life in our communities, bringing together people from different backgrounds, cultures and traditions. Clare FM’s Ewelina Szybinska took to the streets of Clare to find out what diversity and inclusion means to local people, and how meeting people from different backgrounds has enriched their lives. Image (c) Clare FM