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A new ambulance base for Kilrush is one step closer to completion. A design team has been appointed to construct the new facility. Works are expected to commence next year as HSE MidWest prepares to allocate an additional ambulance to the West Clare area. Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney says it's urgently needed.

Irish Rail has confirmed new infrastructure plans that will boost passenger numbers at Ennis and Sixmilebridge. Iarnród Eireann will be constructing extended platforms on all stops between Limerick to Athenry to facilitate six-car intercity carriages. Typically the Ennis to Limerick line alone carries up to 90,000 passengers annually. Irish Rail Corporate Communications Manager Barry Kenny says th...

A General Municipal Allocation of €441,000 has been approved for councillors in West and North Clare. The GMA is a discretionary fund which will give each of the nine elected representatives an allowance of €49,000 to spend on local projects subject to wider council approval. The funds are generally used to support community and sporting groups or deliver small scale road safety and infrastructure...

Coming up on the show, we will be looking ahead to Munster club hurling semi finals on the double for Clare's senior and Premier Intermediate champions, we will preview a big weekend of FAI Junior Cup action for Clare sides, and hear from the first female chair of the Clare Motorsport Club also

A musical evening with a difference is coming to Christ Church in Spanish Point this Saturday, with local musicians Floriane Blancke and Quentin Cooper performing a special candlelit concert. Based in Miltown Malbay, the duo bring together a fascinating mix of sounds, combining harp, guitar and original compositions with traditional Irish music, bluegrass, blues and Latin influences, inspired by t...

Miltown Malbay is renowned around the world for its rich traditional music heritage, and at the heart of that story is one of its best-known establishments, Friel's Pub, also known as Lynch's. Dating back to 1895, it has welcomed generations of musicians, music lovers and locals, including legendary figures such as Willie Clancy. Now, its' fascinating history has been captured in a new book, In Mi...

Introducing Dear Willow, a new Irish trad and folk band bringing together powerful vocals, traditional instrumentation and contemporary songwriting. Formed in December 2024, the five-piece make their debut with House Is Not Your Home, an honest and emotionally resonant song that explores the impact of Ireland’s housing crisis on a generation struggling to find a place to call home. Featuring Katie...

The Clare branch of the Irish Farmers Organisation is warning new Common Agricultural Policy proposals will make cheap food production "impossible." Farming organisations from across Europe have gathered on Cardiff Lane in Dublin today to protest against a planned €2.4bn cut to the EU Budget. The IFA estimates it will remove €13m worth of funding from Clare farmer's alone. Clare IFA Chair Stephen...

The Junction Youth and Community Building in Ennis will celebrate its 15th birthday this evening as Clare Youth Service hosts Youth Night 2026. Youth service centres around the county will opening their doors today for Oíche na hÓige, to offer an insight into what the service offers to the community. Events will be held in Tulla, Shannon, Killaloe, Lisdoonvarna, Newmarket on Fergus along with Carm...

We could be heading for another record day of spending this Black Friday, which is two weeks away today. Last year's Black Friday was the biggest day in history here for card spending by AIB customers. The AIB Trend Spend, revealed total online and instore spending increased by 2.8 per cent, outstripping the busiest Christmas shopping day in 2025. 52 thousand transactions were made, averaging at a...

The Government has launched a new action plan aimed at tackling child and family homelessness, with 43 measures backed by an additional €20 million in funding. The plan comes as the number of children living in emergency accommodation has reached a record high of 5,830. While homeless charities have welcomed the announcement, they warn that a plan on paper will not immediately change the lives of...

More than 10,000 people in Ireland are living with Multiple Sclerosis, and it's estimated that up to 65% experience cognitive difficulties, including problems with memory, concentration and decision-making. A new research project led by the University of Galway hopes to address these challenges through an occupational therapy programme designed to help people with MS manage everyday life. The COB-...

The Ennis Town Bus Service appears to have got off to a flying start, with the National Transport Authority describing its introduction as one of the strongest starts of any service of its kind. There are already positive reports of strong passenger numbers, with hopes it will complete more than half a million journeys in its first year. Questions are now being raised about how the service can be...

Clare County Council has confirmed councillors will be given an update on the progress of the Francis Street Affordable Housing Project in the near future. Chief Executive Gordan Daly, has committed to holding a briefing with all elected representatives on the €13million Ennis 2040 project. The 39-unit development was initially proposed to be delivered in 2025, with progress stalled due to the pre...

The delivery of Wastewater Treatment Plants for Broadford and Cooraclare will cost €13.7m. It follows an update provided by Clare County Council on the progress of the developments. Both villages were included in a €50m pilot programme in 2024 aiming to connect unsewered rural settlements to wastewater facilities. Quilty Fianna Fáil Councillor Michael Shannon says both communities need to see them...

Clare FM brings you our latest feature, Clare FM’s Road Safety Initiative. In this episode, Clare FM’s Lily Collins is joined by June Dillon, Aontú Clare representative and Chairperson of the Safer Clare Campaign. June discusses the concerns over speed limits and road quality on the N68. Funded by the Coimisiún na Meán’s news reporting scheme.

How can we make our libraries more welcoming and appealing spaces for young people? That's the question behind a new initiative called Your Library, Your Space, which is inviting young people to share their ideas and help shape the future of Clare's libraries. The consultation sessions, led by author Debbie Thomas, take place in Ennis Library on November 12th and 26th. To find out more about the i...

A new crime novel with strong local connections is set to bring readers into the mysterious landscape of the Burren, North Clare and South Galway. The Orchid in the Grike is the debut novel by Galway author David Murray and the first in his planned series, The Burren Mysteries. With familiar locations including Eagle's Rock and Blackhead Lighthouse providing the backdrop, David joined Alan Morriss...

The housing charity Threshold is renewing its calls for the Government to introduce new legislation regulating short-term lets, arguing that more properties need to be made available for long-term rental. Its latest figures show that it helped prevent 930 households nationally from entering homelessness between July and September. But what is the picture here in County Clare, and what are the bigg...

On this week's episode of 'The Future of Disability Services' , Pat Flynn chats with Siobhan Long, manager of Enable Ireland’s national assistive technology training service. This feature, 'The Future of Disability Services' is funded by the News Reporting Scheme.

With Christmas just around the corner, there's a lovely opportunity to get some early shopping done while supporting local craftspeople and a very worthy cause. The Tulla Christmas Fair takes place this Sunday at Cnoc na Gaoithe, featuring a wonderful selection of gifts, crafts and homemade treats, along with a raffle for four luxury hampers in aid of Focus Ireland, in memory of Sr. Stan. Organise...

A lung cancer diagnosis can be life-changing, not just for the person diagnosed but for their entire family. But today's guest knows that an advanced-stage diagnosis does not mean the end of the road. Seamus Cotter is a 10-year survivor of advanced-stage lung cancer and Chairperson of the Irish Lung Cancer Community. The organisation is now preparing to host a free All Ireland Lung Cancer Patient...

For the first time in its 46-year history, Clare Motor Club has a woman at the helm. Carrie Moroney has made history by becoming the club’s first-ever female Chairperson since its foundation in 1980, marking a significant milestone for an organisation rooted in a traditionally male-dominated motorsport world. Her appointment also comes at a time of change within the club, with women now holding fi...

With winter approaching, emergency preparedness is back on the agenda at Clare County Council. Two councillors have raised motions calling for improved emergency planning, better communication and greater readiness to support communities during severe weather and prolonged power outages. Cllr Joe Garrihy of Lisdoonvarna and Cllr Rita McInerney of Doonbeg joined Alan Morrissey to discuss whether Cl...

A Clare volunteer is receiving national recognition for his outstanding dedication to helping others.   Michael Walsh, of the Irish Red Cross Ennis Branch, has been shortlisted in two categories at the 2026 National Volunteer Awards, recognising his incredible commitment to transporting people to vital medical appointments and supporting fundraising efforts across the county.   to find out more ab...