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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...

Almost half of women say perimenopause or menopause has forced them to put parts of their lives on hold, with confidence emerging as one of the biggest challenges.    New research from Holland & Barrett also highlights the impact on relationships, exercise and socialising, while just one in ten women say they have felt sufficiently informed and supported through the experience.    Ahead of World M...

Smith O’Brien’s GAA and Camogie Club is swapping the pitch for the big screen with a special movie night fundraiser this Saturday.  Titled ‘Smith O’Brien’s Goes to the Movies’, the event promises a great night of entertainment while raising funds for the club.  Joining Alan Morrissey to tell us more about the fundraiser and what people can expect on the night were Nicole Foley, Secretary and PRO,...

October is ADHD Awareness Month, with a focus this year on moving beyond awareness towards greater understanding, acceptance and empowerment.     Joining Alan Morrissey to discuss what it really means to live with ADHD, the challenges people face and how we can offer better support were Chloe Whelan from Newmarket-on-Fergus, who has been sharing her own experience on social media, and Ennis-based...

A drastic reduction is expected to the number of Clare hotels and B&Bs providing accommodation to Ukrainian Refugees and International Protection Applicants in the coming months.    There are currently 629 Ukrainians residing across 16 accommodation centres in this county, with the final withdrawal of these state contracts expected by next March.    The 11 properties hosting International Protecti...

A Shannon man and local volunteer first responder is raising serious concerns about passenger safety after a bus window shattered beside him while travelling on the TFI 330 route from Ennis to Shannon on Wednesday afternoon.   JJ Machota says the outer pane of the window failed while the bus was in motion, leaving him shaken and prompting questions about vehicle safety and maintenance.   JJ joined...

A drastic reduction is expected to the number of Clare hotels and B&Bs providing accommodation to Ukrainian Refugees and International Protection Applicants in the coming months. There are currently 629 Ukrainians residing across 16 accommodation centres in this county, with the final withdrawal of these state contracts expected by next March. The 11 properties hosting International Protection App...

It's claimed Shannon Airport could benefit in the short term after Europe's top court upheld the Dublin Airport passenger cap. The EU Court of Justice's ruling means some airlines could lose flight slots they previously held at Dublin. It does, however, allow for the Government to remove the cap in the future. Chair of the Shannon Airport Oireachtas Group, Meelick Fianna Fáíl TD, Cathal Crowe, say...

Clare FM brings you our latest feature, Clare FM’s Road Safety Initiative. In this episode, Clare FM’s Lily Collins is joined by Superintendent in the Clare/Tipperary Garda Division, Eddie Golden. Eddie shares road safety advice for motorbike users and for those sharing the road with motorbikes. Funded by the Coimisiún na Meán’s news reporting scheme.

A Clare County Councillor at the centre of an rental dispute has confirmed she's repaid her tenant in full following an RTB determination, but has called for a review of the tribunal process. The Residential Tenancies Board ordered Councillor Rita McInerney to repay tenant Bartosz Milinski the sum of €5,100 in overpaid rent after it was found a rent review served in March last year, raising the re...

On this week’s episode of ‘The Future of Disability Services’, we focus on Healthcare & Support Services Pat Flynn visits Kilbane in East Clare to meet Madge O’Callaghan. This feature, 'The Future of Disability Services' is funded by the News Reporting Scheme.

There's a great night of live folk and traditional music coming up at Kenny's Bar in Lahinch, and joining Alan Morrissey was a trio whose sound brings together the best of Irish and American folk traditions.  Saltaire features singer and cellist Kaitlin Cullen-Verhauz, guitarist Ian Kinsella, and bodhrán and bouzouki player Conor Lyons.   With their haunting melodies, beautiful musicianship and ri...

Tulla Pipe Band is celebrating a very special milestone this year — 90 years of music, tradition and community spirit. And as part of that celebration, the band is looking to the future by inviting new members to come along and discover the world of piping and drumming.  Whether you're a teenager or an adult, an experienced musician or a complete beginner, Tulla Pipe Band wants to hear from you. ...

The Burren’s unique landscape and centuries-old farming traditions will take centre stage this weekend as the annual Winterage Weekend returns from the 23rd to the 25th of October.   The highlight will be the traditional cattle drives in Fanore, as local farmers move their cattle onto the limestone uplands for the winter.     The weekend also features local food, music, walks and conservation even...

There's a very strong Clare connection to an international rugby story unfolding thousands of miles away in Santiago, Chile.   Thomas Ironside Wickham, whose mother is from Spanish Point, is captain of the Belgian U20 rugby team, and he and his teammates have produced a superb run of performances to reach the final of the World Rugby U20 Challenger.  Belgium defeated Portugal in their opening matc...