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On this week's Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn meets aviation historian and author Peter McGarry. After working in the aircraft leasing industry for many years, Peter researched and published his book Falling Stars, the story of aviation tragedies between 1946 and 1961.

The Croatian Ambassador to Ireland says he's extremely hopeful of increasing tourism between the Eastern European nation and Clare. Clare has been paired with the mediteranean country for the duration of Ireland's EU Presidency, which was marked at an official ceremony at Áras Chontae An Chláir this lunchtime. A series of cultural and entertainment events will take place here to strengthen ties be...

From painting the walls of his family home as a child in Germany to creating eye-catching public murals here in west Clare, artist Marcus Vallboehmer has turned a lifelong passion for colour into a successful career.   Now living in Farrihy, near Doonbeg, Marcus is the artist behind the striking new mural of Charlotte Brontë on the White Walls in Kilkee, celebrating the famous novelist's connectio...

For more than a century, Coláiste Eoghan Uí Chomhraidhe in Carrigaholt was at the heart of Irish language learning in west Clare, welcoming generations of students before closing its doors in 2017.     Now, after a lengthy planning process, permission has been granted for an ambitious redevelopment that will transform the historic building into a year-round cultural and educational centre with ove...

On Wednesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tommy Corbett from Carey Corbett Financial Solutions. This week, Tommy told us about the importance of protecting your income. If you want to send in any questions for Tommy contact 0861800964 or email focus@clare.fm Photo (c) Tommy Corbett, Carey Corbett Financial Solutions

Clare FM’s Therese McInerney is in Miltown Malbay for this year’s Willie Clancy Summer School.   Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy is, of course, the week-long summer school in traditional music and set dance held annually at Miltown Malbay.   Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy 2026 got underway on Saturday.   Therese brings us her latest report from the 54th Willie Clancy Summer School.

Some of the foremost exponents of Irish traditional music are being honoured at this year's TG4 Gradam Ceoil.    The recipients of this year's awards have been announced at a special ceremony at the Armada Hotel in Spanish Point.    Now in its 29th year, Gradam Ceoil TG4 is widely regarded as the highest honour in Irish traditional music, celebrating outstanding achievement, creativity and cultura...

With temperatures set to climb into the high 20s and possibly even the low 30s over the coming days, Met Éireann has issued a nationwide heatwave advisory, warning of everything from heat stress and dehydration to a high UV Index, wildfire risk and water safety concerns.   To find out what we can expect from the weather, Alan Morrissey was joined by Michelle Dillon, Tullycrine Met Éireann Forecast...

A new full-time intellectual disability respite centre could soon be coming to Shannon. Corlann, formerly known as the Brothers of Charity has applied to develop a facility at Gleann-na-Smól that would operate seven days a week. Presently the service only provides two days of respite per week , but has received HSE funding to expand its offering. Shannon Fine Gael Councillor Tony Mulcahy says it w...

One of Ireland's best-known stand-up comedians, Al Porter, is back on the road with a brand-new show, ALGORITHM.   Following a sold-out tour last year, the new show blends his trademark high-energy comedy with stories about modern life, family, social media and trying to make sense of an increasingly chaotic world.   As well as touring the country, Al is also preparing for the premiere of his new...

A new onshore wind energy project in West Clare has been refused planning permission for a second time.    Slievenalicka Locally Owned Turbine Ltd had proposed to build a single turbine of up to 150m in height across the townlands of Tooreen, Slievenalicka and Drumbaun.  However, Clare County Council has refused to grant planning permission for the project.  Earlier, Alan Morrissey got the reactio...

Colm Liddy, local author and historian was back in-studio on Tuesday’s Morning Focus for our regular history in focus slot. This week Colm explained the lengths people had to go to in an attempt to avoid starvation to Alan Morrissey. Photo (c) Clare FM

Essex-based cyclist Aidan Spence will be travelling through County Clare as part of a 2,200-mile journey around Ireland celebrating the historic links between Ireland and Essex while raising funds for Irish community organisations in Britain.    The challenge, titled Aidan Cycles for Cedd, aims to raise £2,200, equivalent to £1 for every mile cycled. Funds raised will support St Cedd's GAA, St Ced...

Clare FM’s Therese McInerney is in Miltown Malbay for this year’s Willie Clancy Summer School.   Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy is, of course, the week-long summer school in traditional music and set dance held annually at Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare.   Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy 2026 got underway on Saturday.   Therese brings us her latest report from the 54th Willie Clancy Summer School.

Clare's housing market has bucked the national trend in the second quarter of the year. Myhome.ie's latest report shows there were 297 houses for sale in this county at the end of June, marking a 21% increase since January. Additionally the average price of a home here is now €290,000, down €5,000 in the last year. MyHome.ie Managing Director Joanne Geary has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan t...

Doonbeg and West Clare are eagerly awaiting the Amgen Irish Open, which is set to tee off at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel this September.     Around 70,000 spectators are expected, the world's top golfers are confirmed to compete, and now there's growing speculation that US President Donald Trump could also attend after saying he "thinks" he'll travel to Ireland for the tournament.     T...

When Mary Timby travelled to Ireland's famous Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival, she never imagined she'd meet her boyfriend.    That began as a once-in-a-lifetime trip became a life-changing experience, and now she's on a mission to help others discover the same sense of connection, adventure and possibility.   Through a new partnership with Met Through Friends, Mary is inviting people to experie...

Residents in one Shannon housing estate are raising fresh concerns about speeding, warning it's only a matter of time before someone is seriously injured.   A social media post highlighting vehicles travelling too fast through Tola Park has sparked widespread discussion, with many questioning whether the current 30km/h speed limit is appropriate for residential estates.  Among those adding her voi...

The Cathaoirleach of the Killaloe Municipal District is hitting out at the Government for attempting to "influence" the planning decision on a controversial water extraction project. An Coimisiún Pleanála has confirmed it's delaying making a decision on Uisce Éireann's proposed Water Supply Project for the Eastern and Midlands Region for a year. The commission says it's not "possible to determine...

A Clare Member of European Parliament has described an EU vote taking place today on whether to apply sanctions to Aughinish Alumina as "virtue signalling" and "pointless." The vote being proposed by the European People's Party is non-binding, which means the European Union will not be obliged to take any action on the result. 45% of all exports from the Shannon Estuary based alumina refinery went...

Coming up on the show, we will be reflecting on the weekends action, including Clare's Croke Park double header along with O'Callaghans Mills victory in the Clare Cup final

Residents of Kilkee say they've been left enormously disappointed following the High Court's decision to quash a judicial review aiming to block controversial plans for a wastewater treatment plant. The Save Kilkee Cliff Walk Campaign had raised over €100,000 to take legal action against Uisce Éireann's plans to build a sewerage treatment plant in close proximity to Kilkee Cliff Walk. Reaching a d...

Alan Morrissey was joined live in-studio by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch to lament on the weekend’s sporting fixtures. - All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final: Clare 1-19 Limerick 1-21 (Sunday, Croke Park) - All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Quarter-Final: Clare 3-13 Tipperary 3-20 (Sunday, Croke Park) Image (c) Clare FM

Alan Morrissey's guest was proving that you don't have to be based in a major city—or have a background in technology—to build a business with global ambitions.     Dani Carvalho is the founder of IPERA, the natural skincare company based in Ardnacrusha, County Clare, and she's recently been recognised by Google as one of Ireland's AI success stories.    Her business has also won Best Natural Beau...

Judy Beck from Clonroad Garden Centre, Ennis was back on Monday’s Morning Focus to answer all your gardening queries. This week, Judy taught us how to grow an alpine garden that contains more than just rocks. 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