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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

Alan Morrissey was joined by Kevin McCormack from Newmarket-on-Fergus, a former member of the Defence Forces who recently received a 25-Year Service Medal from the Organisation of National Ex-Servicemen and Women.   Kevin served for 23 years with the 30th Infantry Battalion in Kilkenny, and was also honoured at a civic reception marking the contribution of former and serving members of the Defence...

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was talking parenting, teenagers and emotional resilience with one of Ireland’s best-known parenting experts, clinical psychologist Dr David Coleman.  David is bringing his Ready for Anything: Building Emotional Resilience in Children and Teenagers tour to the Lime Tree Theatre in Limerick on October 10th.   He’ll be sharing practical advice on helping you...

As part of Irish Road Safety Week, we’re putting the spotlight on some of the ways drivers can stay safer on our roads.  New cars now come with an impressive range of safety technology, from automatic emergency braking to blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping assistance.   But how effective are these features, and what should motorists know when choosing and maintaining a vehicle? Joining Alan Mo...

With one day to go to Budget 2027, the focus is on what it will mean for people and businesses across Clare.  Clare FM’s Éabha Brennan has been getting the views of more people around Clare on the Budget. Meanwhile, farmers are facing rising fuel and fertiliser costs, businesses and retailers are looking for help with energy and employment costs, while childcare providers and parents are watching...

A Clare haulier says it would be naive of Government to 'inflame society' to the same level that was seen during the fuel protest by not providing adequate support in the budget. Energy is expected to be a focus point of tomorrow's budget, with the Government saying a temporary package of energy measures is on the cards. Excise cuts on fuel are set to continue, while its unlikely the planned incre...

It's hoped new road safety measures in the Shannon Municipal District will greatly benefit people with reduced mobility. It comes as Clare County Council has proposed a number of traffic calming measures on potentially dangerous routes across the Shannon Municipal District. Raised tabletops and pedestrian zebra crossings are proposed at various locations in Shannon, Cratloe, Sixmilebridge, Westbur...

Stephen Fletcher presents Beyond Belief which features an interview with Luke Hawkins who is the Youth Develpoment Officer and tells us about youth ministry in the Church of Ireland. There is also a reflection on childhood Autumn and Harvest traditions in Co Clare recalled by Mary Finucane and a chat over coffee with Fr Gerry Kenny.

The number of electric cars sold in Clare so far in 2026 is almost twice as many as at the same stage last year. New data from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry shows 755 electric cars have been sold so far this year in Clare, compared to 378 at the end of September 2025. Fully electric cars now account for 27 per cent of the new car market in Clare, the highest rate ever recorded in the cou...

It's hoped a temporary relaxation of Ireland's employment permit system for family carers can lead to an increase in home help hours in Clare. Enterprise Minister Peter Burke is due to bring a memo to Cabinet proposing a temporary easing of the 50:50 rule to help fill vacancies and relieve pressure on frontline services. The rule currently requires at least half of a workforce to be made up of Iri...

A Clare animal sanctuary has launched an urgent fundraising appeal to help treat one of its donkeys, which is in need of veterinary care for COPD. Hill Top Sanctuary in Scariff was recently forced to purchase new land due to increased demand for its services, taking on a number of donkeys occupying the land in the process. The sanctuary also has several cats that urgently need to be spayed, while...

Fr Brendan Quinlivan leased our Sunday Prayer for today, Sunday 4th October 2026, the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Clare dog owners are being advised to be wary of the potential dangers of algal bloom when walking their dogs near water. It follows an advisory issued by Tipperary County Council last week abut the presence of algae on the Tipperary side of Lough Derg. Clare County Council says its not aware of any such conditions on the Clare side of the lake, but is reassuring the situation remains under review...

It's hoped a new influx of funding for Clare's Local Community Safety Partnership will help tackle antisocial behaviour in four Clare towns. Almost €100,000 has been awarded to the Clare LCSP, funded through money and assets seized by Gardaí and the Criminal Assets Bureau. €71,250 will go towards the Building Safer Communities in Clare programme, which aims to tackle the root causes of crime in Tu...

Coming up on the show, we will be looking ahead to the Clare Credit Unions senior camogie final, previewing a massive weekend of semi final action in the TUS senior and intermediate football championships, and Kilmihil are the focus of this weeks More Than A Club

Clare FM brings you our latest feature, Clare FM's Road Safety Intitiatve. In this episode, Lily Collins chats to Ardnacrusha Fianna Fáil Councillor and member Clare Road Safety Working Group, Rachel Hartigan. Rachel discusses the need for road safety policing. Funded by the Coimisiún na Meán’s news reporting scheme

Clare FM brings you our latest feature, Clare FM's Road Safety Intitiatve. In this episode, Lily Collins chats to Mike McGrath of Safeway Tyres Ennis. Mike shares advice and tips on tyre safety. Funded by the Coimisiún na Meán’s news reporting scheme

Derry-based songwriter roe is an emotional car crash with free will and an impulse to write. A resident of genre purgatory, roe’s influences span from Irish to American artists like Orla Gartland, Medium Build and Rainbow Kitten Surprise that don’t quite fit the mold. From a very early age she has captured her inner monologue and projected it on a global scale. Through live performances at Reeperb...

Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch to preview the weekend’s sporting fixtures. T.U.S Clare Senior Football Championship Semi-Finals - Eire Óg vs St. Josephs Miltown Malbay (Sunday, Ennis, 1pm)  - Kildysart vs Kilmurry Ibrickane (Sunday, Ennis, 3pm)  Clare Credit Unions Clare Senior Camogie Championship Final - Kilmaley v Truagh-Clonlara (Saturday, Ennis, 3pm)  Image (c) Clare FM

If you’re a fan of vintage machinery, classic vehicles and a good family day out, there’s plenty to look forward to in Lisdoonvarna this Sunday.     Tractorfest will bring together vintage tractors, classic cars, motorbikes, trucks, farm equipment and emergency vehicles, alongside local food, crafts and live entertainment.     It’s a celebration of rural heritage and the people keeping that histor...

Women’s Health Week 2026 is running this week, with a packed programme of events taking place across Clare until 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.   Joining Alan Morrissey to share straightforward, evidence-based advice on nutrit...

On Friday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Dolores Meaney, Senior Executive Librarian, to hear more about what's going on in Clare's libraries. Dolores took Alan through the programme of events for the upcoming Clare Libraries History Week. Photo (c) Clare FM

Thousands of students gathered yesterday (Thursday) to demand more support from the Government.   AMLÉ is calling for more investment into student accommodation, the abolition of the student contribution fee and to close the core funding gap. The march took place through Dublin city.  It comes after Higher Education Minister James Lawless said next week's budget will deliver significantly for stud...

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and this year Down Syndrome Ireland is encouraging people across the country to get active and get involved in the Purple Run.    Participants can walk, jog or run a marathon distance over the month, raising vital funds for services supporting people with Down syndrome.     Clare athlete and Special Olympics gold medallist Lucy O’Brien is one of the ambass...

Breast cancer survivors in Clare are calling for greater awareness around breast density and for women to routinely be told their breast density as part of breast screening.    Kate Healy from Cratloe and Lorraine White from Ruan, both breast cancer survivors, are supporting the campaign and say women need access to clear information about their own breast health.     Alan Morrissey was joined by...