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Clare health store owners are warning that newly proposed EU rules on supplements could cause widespread closures within the industry.    The European Union is currently moving to standardise and reduce the maximum permitted dose of minerals and vitamins available to consumers across the 27 member states.    The bloc says the move is necessary to prevent consumers from health risks such as excessi...

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 Shayla Hilpert. Originally from Canada and the United States, Shayla and Clint made County Clare their home three years ago. With a young family, they wanted to become part of the commun...

Excitement is building in Lahinch as the world’s best amateur golfers prepare to descend on North Clare for the Walker Cup this weekend.   Lahinch Golf Club will host the prestigious contest between the United States and Great Britain & Ireland—the amateur equivalent of the Ryder Cup.  Alan Morrissey was joined by John Gleeson, Club Captain at Lahinch Golf Club, to hear how preparations are going...

The face of addiction, homelessness, and social harm in Clare and across the Midwest has been changing over recent years.     Ana Liffey supported 86 people through its Clare outreach service last year, with staff bringing support directly into communities.  Alan Morrissey was joined by Dawn Russell, CEO of Ana Liffey, to discuss the growing demand for services, the challenges facing vulnerable pe...

Tuesday's Morning Focus spoke on a major development that could shape the future of Shannon for generations to come.   Shannon Gateway Projects has acquired a significant 20-acre town-centre site, with ambitious plans focused on long-term growth, place-making and public benefit.  To discuss what this opportunity could mean for Shannon, its residents and business community, Alan Morrissey was joine...

A large scale investment in Shannon has been labelled 'an opportunity we could only have dreamt of'. It follows the confirmation that Shannon Gateway Projects has acquired a 20 acre site with the aim of shaping a vibrant and sustainable town centre for future generations. The investment promises to deliver new opportunities, support economic and social development and help the town realise its ful...

Coming up on the show, we will reflect on another busy weekend of championship action with the focus on the TUS Clare senior and intermediate football championships, and the Clare Credit Unions senior camogie championships

Over 100 photographs captivating images that powerfully narrate Ireland's story throughout 2025 are being showcased at Shannon Airport. The AIB Press Photographer of the Year Awards 2026 exhibition will be on display at the Clare base for the next fortnight. Central to the exhibition is the work of Mark Condren who was crowned Press Photographer of the Year. It's the Corkman's record seventh time...

Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch to chat about the weekend’s sporting fixtures. ~ TUS Senior Football Championship ~  Group 1:  - Cratloe v Doonbeg (Saturday, 3pm) - LIVE ON CLARE FM - Éire óg v St. Joseph’s Miltown Malbay (Saturday, 3pm) Group 2:  - Ennistymon v Kildysart (Saturday, 5pm) - St. Joseph’s Doora Barefield v Kilmihill (Saturday, 5pm) Group 3:  - Lissycasey v St. B...

A much-loved gift shop in Ennis is set to close its doors, with the owners of La Petite Galerie announcing their retirement.  Located in the heart of Ennis, the shop has provided customers with a wide range of gifts, keepsakes and distinctive items over the years.   Guy Urbin, Co-owner of La Petite Galerie in Ennis, joined Alan Morrissey to discuss the closure. Photo (c) La Petite Galerie via Face...

Judy Beck from Clonroad Garden Centre, Ennis was back on Monday’s Morning Focus to answer all your gardening queries. This week, Judy gave advice for keeping your lawn lush after the harsh summer we've had. 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

Lahinch-based artist Michael Hanrahan is marking the upcoming Walker Cup at Lahinch Golf Club on September 5 and 6 with two new paintings inspired by the famous links.  Hanrahan has produced works depicting the 8th and 12th holes at Lahinch Links, capturing the character of the course ahead of the prestigious amateur golf event.   The artist is also looking forward to an exciting international opp...

A regional day of action in solidarity with Palestine will take place in Ennis on Saturday, September 5, as part of a national campaign calling for Ireland to take a stronger stance on the situation in Gaza.  The “Don’t Play Ball with Genocide” demonstration will begin at 11am in O’Connell Square, Ennis, with organisers calling on Ireland to ensure that Israel does not participate in the Nations L...

 A Miltown Malbay-born writer has received major recognition in Australia for her acclaimed poetry collection exploring the experiences of Irish women and girls who emigrated during the Great Famine.  Dr Anne Casey’s sixth book, Seang (Hungering), published by Ennistymon-based Salmon Poetry, has been Highly Commended in the 2026 New South Wales History Awards, which carry a total prize pool of AUD...

Ennis based band Fierin J. has taken to the stage at Electric Picnic 2026 after winning the prestigious Electric Youth competition.  Fierin J., who has been nurtured through the Clare Youth Service – Ennis Music Project, earned one of the competition’s coveted festival spots following a standout performance.   They performed on the Hazelwood Stage on Saturday night, as part of the Electric Picnic...

Local volunteers are being asked to lend a helping hand for the Special Olympics Ireland National Collection Day on Friday, September 18, 2026.     Eugene Falconer, Team Leader for Kilrush and West Clare, is encouraging people in the local community to volunteer a few hours of their time and help support this important cause. Alan Morrissey spoke with Eugene to find out more. You can donate to the...

An event will take place in Sixmilebridge on September 6 to commemorate the final public address given by Limerick-born Donogh O’Malley, who served as Minister for Education in 1968.  The event is being organised by the Sixmilebridge Historical Society, with support from Michael O’Dwyer. The current Minister for Education and the President of Engineers Ireland are among those expected to attend.  ...

TD's returned early from their summer break on Friday (28th), to debate changes to fuel supports.   The Government agreed to delay planned increases in excise duty, with the reductions now to be phased out between November and February.   To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Timmy Dooley, Tulla-based Fianna Fail Minister of State, and Donna McGettigan, Shannon Sinn Fein TD. Photo...

A Clare homeless support service is calling for a serious commitment to tackling the issue in Budget 2027 as the number of children in emergency accommodation in the Midwest has hit another high. The latest report from the Department of Housing shows 394 children were recorded as homeless across the Midwest, a staggering 70% more than the 232 in July 2025. Meanwhile, 98 adults were accessing emerg...

People in need of social housing are being urged to participate in a countywide assessment of needs. The local authority will be contacting households approved for social housing over the next week, with applicants required to complete their forms by Friday September 11th. There are currently 2,796 households awaiting an offer of social housing here. Shannon Banks Sinn Féin Councillor James Ryan s...

A Clare flood defence campaigner claims people unaffected by flooding won't agree to buy into a group scheme that would provide insurance to homes in flood zones. It comes as Insurance Ireland is proposing a €24 levy paid by insured households, which would go towards a flood insurance fund. The fund would allow homeowners in high-risk areas to access cover, with insurers also calling for a new nat...

Two rare Antarctic seabirds have been spotted at a popular Ennis attraction. Two South Polar Skuas were spotted at the Bridges of Ross in the past week. It's the fourth ever sighting of the bird in Clare, with two recorded in 2024 and a further sighting noted earlier this year. Clare ornithologist, John Murphy, says identifying them is both incredibly rare and challenging.

Stephen Fletcher leads our Sunday Prayer for today Sunday 30th August 2026, the Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time and the Thirteenth Sunday After Trinity. Susan Rice is the Reader and music is from The Sunday 7pm Choir and the the Jubilee Singers.

Gardaí have identified a suspect accused of directing harassing phone calls at at least two Clare County Councillors. Approximately 80 female councillors nationwide were subject to threatening and abusive calls, which have been described as containing disturbing and inappropriate sexual comments. Gardaí have carried out a search of a premises and seized items believed to have been involved in the...

The Clare County Chair of the IFA says TB compensation ceilings must be increased as almost 1,000 herd restrictions have been imposed in Clare in the last five years. Figures released by the Department of Agriculture show 987 herd restrictions were imposed in Clare between 2021 and 2025. At the moment, the most compensation farmers can receive following the identification of TB is capped, despite...