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Ennis showjumper Coen Williams has added another major international achievement to an already remarkable season, winning silver at the FEI World Young Horse Championships in Lanaken, Belgium.  The 20-year-old was just 0.04 seconds away from the world title, riding the five-year-old Irish-bred GLC Mr President. It’s Coen’s first World Championship medal, adding to an impressive collection of Europ...

A special event is taking place in Newmarket-on-Fergus this weekend (Sunday, 27th September) to remember Anthony “Sconey” Kilmartin, the former Clare senior hurler who died tragically in New York earlier this year.   Sconey was remembered as a natural leader, a hugely positive presence and a much-loved member of the Newmarket community.  A tractor run featuring tractors, trucks, motorbikes and car...

On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Fergal O’Keeffe, an Ennis native and creator of the Travel Tales with Fergal podcast. This time, Fergal told us about his tour of the French Basque Region. Image (c) Clare FM

There’s significant investment on the way for sports facilities in Kilrush, with two major projects at the Clare County Council-run Kilrush Sports Complex.     Work is set to begin on a €145,000 refurbishment of the dressing rooms, while a further €96,000 project will see lighting installed on the cross-country and walking track.  The projects, supported by Sport Ireland, are expected to improve f...

On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by William Cahir, Cahir & Co. Solicitors for this week’s legal advice. William told us about what to expect financially when filing for divorce. Image (c) Cahir & Co Solicitors

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.   The official launch of County Clare's programme as European Volunteering Capital 2027 will take place at Treacy's West County Hotel in Ennis on Thursday (24th September).  Joining Alan Morrissey on Tuesday's Morni...

Leadership development is coming to the heart of County Clare, with Corofin set to host the launch of a new LIFT Ireland programme.  The initiative will give school leaders the opportunity to become certified LIFT facilitators and bring a values-based leadership programme to students and communities across the county.  The first facilitator training takes place on September 26th in St Patrick’s Ha...

Ardscoil Mhuire in Corbally has reached another major milestone in plans for a brand-new school campus.   The all-girls secondary school, which has just under 600 students, has now been given approval to proceed to tender for enabling and demolition works, bringing the multi-million-euro redevelopment a significant step closer.  The school has already secured planning permission, with designs for...

As energy prices continue to rise, there are growing concerns about how older and vulnerable households in Clare will cope with the cost of heating their homes this winter.     Home-heating oil has seen a significant increase in price; since June, the average price of a 1,000 litres of home heating oil in Clare has increased by 32% to €1,654.    There are now calls for the Government to introduce...

The start date for the Ennis Town Bus service has been revealed. Sunday October 18th has been confirmed as the first day the service will operate across the county town. The service will consist of two routes, with ‘NS1’ operating between Ballymaley Business Park and Clarecastle, with ‘NS2’ running between Shanaway Road and Tulla Road. Meelick Fianna Fáil TD, Cathal Crowe, says it's vital the serv...

It's claimed vulnerable and struggling Clare households can't wait until budget day for home heating oil supports. Sinn Féin will table an emergency motion in the Dáil later today calling on the Government to remove carbon tax on Kerosene. Since June, the average price of a 1,000 litres of home heating oil in Clare has increased by 32% to €1,654. Shannon Sinn Féin Representative Shane Doody says c...

Loads to look back on over the weekend with the four semi finalists now confirmed in the TUS senior and intermediate football championships, along with the final pairing in the Clare Credit Unions senior camogie championship and the local soccer action continues also

It's claimed more needs to be done by agencies to ensure rental properties across Clare are up to standard. A recent report into Clare County Council's performance found 76% of all rental accommodation failed their first inspection in 2025. 721 of 1,145 rental properties assessed in Clare in 2025 failed to meet regulatory standards on their first inspection. Clare's failure rate of 76% came in bel...

Illegal Dumping CCTV will be operational at two Clare locations from this week. Clare County Council has commenced a pilot programme, with cameras being installed at bring banks in Tulla and Kilrush. The system will be in place for eight weeks, after which the results will determine whether further cameras are deployed countywide. Tulla Tidy Towns Chair Tim Humphries has been telling Clare FM's Da...

Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch to review the weekend’s sporting fixtures. ~ T.U.S. Clare Senior Football Championship Quarter-Finals ~  - Kildysart 0-21 Lissycasey 1-17 (Saturday, Ennis) - St. Josephs Milltown Malbay 3-18 Ennistymon 1-20 (Saturday, Ennis) - Doonbeg 0-16 Kilmurry Ibrickane 1-15 (Sunday, Cooraclare) - Eire Óg 3-20 St. Josephs Doora Barefield 2-11 (Sunday, Enni...

The Harvest Music & Garden Festival returns to Ennis Showgrounds on September 27th, and this year the event is bigger than ever.   There’ll be nine bands across two stages, including the brand-new Pink Potato stage, along with workshops, demonstrations, arts and crafts, food, community groups and more than 30 interactive stalls.   Alan Morrissey was joined by Nick Bromfield from UR Productions and...

Judy Beck from Clonroad Garden Centre, Ennis was back on Monday’s Morning Focus to answer all your gardening queries. As the weather gets colder, Judy gave us tips on how to prepare your garden for the longer spring days. 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

A new report from the National Oversight and Audit Commission is highlighting a number of challenges around housing and homelessness in Clare.   The figures include the proportion of people in emergency accommodation who are considered long-term homeless, vacant social housing units, the time and cost involved in bringing council homes back into use, and the condition of private rental properties....

Sustainable Development Goals Week is underway across Clare, with a series of events aimed at helping communities take practical steps towards a more sustainable future.     Among them are three events with the Clare Community Energy Agency, focusing on energy, switching electricity suppliers and saving energy at home.     Joining Alan Morrissey to discuss the week and what people can do locally w...

Ennis Rounders has got off to a flying start, with a fantastic turnout for its first training session last week.   The club is now hoping to build on that momentum, but there’s one important piece missing — a permanent home, ideally with lighting, where members can train safely.     Kate Holland, co-organiser of Ennis Rounders, and Michael Sheahan from Munster Rounders joined Alan Morrissey to tal...

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

Illegal dumping is causing frustration in Shannon, with volunteers from Shannon Tidy Towns recently collecting 15 bags of rubbish dumped along local roads, with several more trailer loads still to be removed.   The waste included household rubbish, food waste, cans and bottles.   Alan Morrissey was joined by Derek Clune from Shannon Tidy Towns to discuss the problem and what can be done to tackle...

The Irish Wheelchair Association's Annual Fundraising Day will take place on Thursday, 24th September.  Alan Morrissey has been chatting about this with coordinator of the Irish Wheelchair Association's Ennis branch, Breda Garry, and branch member Christy Slattery. Photo (c) annastills via Canva

A Kildysart fundraising effort for hospice care has received national recognition, with local fundraiser Frankie O’Shea presented with a Together for Hospice National Super Host Award.   Frankie has been raising funds for almost 25 years, continuing the work he began with his late wife Philomena and her cousin Sheila.   Over the past 12 years alone, the fundraising has raised almost €30,000.   Joi...

Construction of a new three-storey fashion outlet is set to get underway in Ennis. Penneys has issued a commencement notice, indicating its intent to begin building its new development on Harmony Row. The company estimates the new store will generate €14m in revenue by 2029, but is expected to open before then. Ennis Chamber CEO Margaret O'Brien is confident it will benefit all traders in the town...