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On this week’s History in Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by local historian and author, Colm Liddy to chat about the impact emigration had on Clare during the Famine. If you have any stories you would like to share with Colm about your townland you can contact him at colmliddy@eircom.net or Clare FM at focus@clare.fm. Photo (c) Clare FM

This weekend, Fianna Fáil in East Clare will mark a very significant milestone — 100 years of political and community involvement in the area.  A special Centenary Celebration takes place this Saturday evening in Cnoc na Gaoithe in Tulla, with a look back at the people and events that have shaped local political life over the past century.   The evening will also feature a special presentation on...

Alan Morrissey was joined by two very talented brothers from County Clare, singer-songwriters Eoin and Brian Davies, better known as The Davies Brothers.   With a catalogue of over 250 original songs, they’ve played some of Ireland’s best-known venues and festivals, and have supported acts including Mick Flannery, Hudson Taylor and The Walls.  They’ve been busy recording their debut album and are...

The US president says Irish whiskey will be exempt from US tariffs - but the concession will not be extended to the rest of the European Union.   Donald Trump announced the removal of the current 10 per cent levy during the Irish Open trophy presentation at his Doonbeg resort over the weekend.   It means Irish whiskey will receive the same tariff-free treatment as spirits produced in the UK, inclu...

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.   One of those volunteers is Ambrose Heagney. When Ambrose retired from his role as a mental health nurse three years ago, he was eager to find new ways to spend his time. With a lifelong love of both hurling and fo...

Pam Watson, a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist from Quin, joined Tuesday's Morning Focus to talk about the Cancer Thrive & Survive Programme, a free six-week programme taking place at Hollyblue House in Gort.  It’s designed to support people living with or beyond cancer, helping them manage some of the physical and emotional challenges that can follow treatment, rebuild confidence and improve wellb...

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke to Ennis woman Louise Ryan, whose son Harry was stillborn in August 2025. Louise has been raising awareness of baby loss and recently helped raise an incredible €11,300 for Féileacáin through a coffee morning in Harry’s memory.   Now, she’s calling on businesses and organisations across Clare to take part in the Wave of Light on October 15th, lighti...

Councillors are calling for their specific public addresses to be removed from ballot papers and public documents due to safety concerns.  A campaign of targeted harassment against female councillors this Summer has brought the issues to light.  Clare FM's Daragh Dolan has been speaking to a number of elected representatives on the issue, beginning with Ardnacrusha Fianna Fáil Cllr Rachel Hartigan...

Shannon Chamber says recent large scale investment is an indicator the town can be a driver of economic growth. It follows the announcement that €7.5m has been awarded to the One Shannon Hub Project under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund. It's the second major investment announced for the town in the past few weeks, after Shannon Gateway Projects acquired a 20 acre site in the town for...

Coming up on the show, we will look back on a busy weekend of club hurling action in particular with the four semi finals of the 2026 TUS senior championship decided, the knockout stages of the Premier Intermediate , and we will also reflect on the opening weekend of action in the Clare soccer leagues.

Artist and metalsmith Jane Murtagh, has been named the 2026 recipient of the David Shaw-Smith Legacy Award for Irish Craft. Presented by Design & Crafts Council Ireland in honour of the late David Shaw-Smith, the award celebrates the heritage, creativity and innovation that define Irish craft. Jane’s exceptional contribution to the craft community has earned her the €5,000 award, which will suppor...

Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch to review the weekend’s sporting fixtures. - Amgen Irish Open - TUS Clare Senior Hurling Championship Quarter-Finals: - TUS SHC Semi-Final Relegation - Clare Credit Unions Senior Camogie Championship Image (c) Clare FM

It's hoped Doonbeg will reap the benefits of the Amgen Irish Open for years to come Efforts are now turning to the cleanup operation at the west Clare links following Shane Lowry's victory yesterday evening. Donald Trump speaking at Shannon Airport before boarding Air Force One last night. The US President confirmed that he would remove the 10% tariff on Irish whiskey during the Irish Open trophy...

Hannah is a talented 22-year-old singer, performer and emerging recording artist from Galway, with strong West Clare connections. Hannah’s mother, Anne Collins, is from Kilmihil, and she is also the niece of former Clare football manager Colm Collins. Performing from a young age, she has recently been making her mark with her own original material at open mic nights in Galway. Hannah joined Alan M...

A planned cultural and community centre for Shannon has received a multi-million euro funding boost. €7.5m has been allocated towards the Shannon One Hub Project today under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund. A further €150,000 has also been announced for a new Accessibility Link at Droichead na nGabhar on the Lahinch Road aswell. Clare Fianna Fáil Minister of State Timmy Dooley is confi...

Ennistymon Activist and lawyer, Leigh Brosnan was one of more than 170 Irish lawyers who signed a statement of objection ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to Ireland. The statement raised serious concerns about US and Israeli military actions, the application of international law, the use of Shannon Airport, and the role Ireland should play in supporting international institutions such as th...

This Friday night, the façade of the former Mars Cinema in Kilrush will be transformed into a spectacular display of colour and light, showcasing Clare’s remarkable stained-glass heritage as part of Culture Night. The projection is the result of five years of research by West Clare researcher and photographer John Glynn, who has documented stained glass from more than 140 sites across the county,...

The Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival gets underway with tens of thousands of people expected in the Clare village over the coming weeks. But while it's a time of fun and celebration for many, it can also be a difficult period for those experiencing loneliness, anxiety or other personal challenges. Samaritans volunteers were on the ground, and offered a listening ear, after supporting more than 15...

On Atlantic Tales this week we continue our series ‘Music Makers’, musicians who also make musical instruments. Today Pat Flynn visits Meelick to meet musician and guitar maker Conor Casey. We’ll also hear from professional musician; teacher and member of Goitse, Conal O’Kane, who plays one of Conor’s instruments.

A mother of five and a nurse, Shirley Conway is campaigning for major reform of Ireland’s special education system. Her two youngest children are twins with autism, and one also has an intellectual disability. Shirley says one of her sons has been unable to attend school for the past two weeks because of problems accessing the Home Tuition Grant. She is now calling for changes to home tuition, ear...

Clare Gardaí are reportedly making progress on the delivery on a CCTV system for Ennis town. A surveillance system is currently installed in Shannon Town Park, but hasn't been operational in three years due to stalled digital recording legislation. It remains unknown where exactly the Ennis system would be concentrated. Clare Local Community Safety Partnership Chair PJ Ryan is confident it will be...

From Lahinch to Shanghai, 22-year-old Eoin Dalton is about to represent Clare and Ireland on the world stage. Eoin is competing in cabinetmaking at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, often described as the “Skills Olympics”, where he’ll compete against some of the best young skilled professionals from around the world. His passion for woodworking began at home, turning a shed into his own workshop, and ha...

Uisce Éireann says there's no longer a definite timeline for the delivery of sewerage schemes in Broadford or Cooraclare. Both villages were included in a €50m pilot scheme in 2024 which aims to provide wastewater connections in unsewered settlements. Clare County Council had previously indicated the project would be delivered within five years, however in a correspondence to the local authority,...

A new study led by researchers at University College Cork has produced the first national map showing Ireland’s exposure to coastal hazards including erosion, flooding and rising sea levels. The research identifies significant areas of risk along the coastline and highlights the protective role of natural habitats such as dunes and saltmarshes. Geoscientist and lead researcher from Fanore, Kevin W...

It was an eventful weekend of action at the Amgen Irish Open in Doonbeg. Shane Lowry secured his first title since he was an amateur 17 years ago, under the watchful eye of US President Donald Trump. Clare FM's Darragh O'Grady was at Trump International to witness all that unfolded. Image (c) Clare FM