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Alan Morrissey was joined earlier by Chris Dixon O’Mara, author of a new book celebrating the remarkable success of Kilrush Shamrocks GAA Club during the 1970s.  The book revisits the club’s golden era when Kilrush Shamrocks achieved an unprecedented five senior football championship titles in a row—a feat that has never been matched before or since.   Chris joined Alan in-studio to discuss the in...

A Clare mother has completed a three-day fundraising cycle over the weekend in support of Clare Crusaders, and she joins me on the line now.  Sue Corcoran took on the 3-day challenge from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th, raising funds for the charity that has supported her son Conor since he was just eight weeks old.    Conor, who was born with Down syndrome and a rare form of severe epilepsy, is now a...

Morning Focus is marking County Clare Men’s Health Week 2026 (15–21 June) with the theme “What’s Your Small Step?” as part of a week-long series of activities, discussions, and ways to take part.   The initiative, supported by Clare County Council and the Men’s Health Pledge, encourages men to make small, practical changes to improve physical and mental wellbeing.  We will explore how small, reali...

A blood donation can take less than an hour, but the impact can last a lifetime.     This Wednesday, Clare County Council is partnering with the Irish Blood Transfusion Service to host a special blood drive in Ennis, organised in memory of Dylan Costelloe Clohessy, who tragically lost his life following an accident in Indonesia in 2024.    The initiative is being led by Dylan’s mother, Edelle Cost...

There has been strong anger and concern in Ennistymon following Clare County Council’s decision to proceed with the removal of mature, decades-old trees in the town square as part of ongoing public realm regeneration works.     The felling of the first tree last week prompted immediate reaction from local residents, who are now urging the council to pause the works and reconsider the layout to pre...

The rising cost of living continues to dominate kitchen-table conversations across the country, with energy bills increasing again, inflation remaining stubbornly high and more than half a million household energy accounts now reported to be in arrears.   Against that backdrop, Sinn Féin is holding a public meeting in Shannon this evening as part of its campaign calling for further government acti...

A Clare childminder fears Government regulations will result in lots of people leaving the sector in the next year. It comes as 18 childminders in Clare have collectively received €18,000 through the 2026 Childminding Development Grant which supports the purchase of toys, childcare equipment and other essential items. Under regulations published by the Department of Children in 2024, all childmind...

The speed limit outside a Clare primary school could soon be halved amid serious road safety concerns. Clarecastle Sinn Féin Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle is calling for speed ramps to be installed outside Doora National School and the adjacent MaryK's Childcare. Ennis Municipal District says as the current speed limit is 60 kilometres per hour, ramps can't be put in place, but an ongoing speed limit...

One in four Clare farms failed environmental inspections last year. New EPA figures shows the local authority inspected 221 farms in this county in 2025, with 25% failing initial inspections and 75% failing on follow-up visits. The Environmental Protection Agency says most failures were caused by uncontrolled run-off from farmyard manure, inadequate management of silage pits and slurry and effluen...

An Ennis theatre is being called on to clarify its position for hosting politicial events by local Fianna Fáil Councillors. It's understood Glór refused to host a commemoration marking 100 years since the party's establishment last month. It comes just over two years after the ALDE Europe Party held a conference on the future of renewable energy policy at the venue. Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor An...

Fr Gerry Kenny presents this Beyond Belief which features the Archavist of the Irish Jesuit Province discussing the Census of 1926. Also Fr Patrick Cahill continues his discussion with Wendy Grace about Suffering.

Fr Gerry Kenny leads or Sunday prayer for 14th June 2026, the Second Sunday after Trinity.

It's claimed as little as six regular Gardaí were policing the entire county of Clare on one day during the last weekend in May. It comes as elected representatives have once again raised concerns over stretched garda resources locally. The latest meeting of Clare County Council heard that on the day in question, just one Garda Car was policing the Western seaboard from Kilrush to Kinvara. Ennisty...

A Clare TD is expressing concern that regular households are being priced out of embracing renewable energy. Bodyke Fine Gael Deputy Joe Cooney has asked the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment if it's looked at the impact of high electricity prices on the uptake of the likes of heat humps, electric vehicles and home batteries. Ireland is aiming to reduce its carbon emissions by 51%...

Coming up on the show, we will hear from Katie Taylor after her visit to the county earlier this week ahead of what is now set to be a sell out in Croke Park on September 5th We will hear of this years plans for the 2026 South of Ireland championship at Lahinch Golf Club, a special day of football and music in Quilty, Alan Troy will have Greyhound Focus and Cooraclare are the focus of this weeks M...

Conleth Mc Geary’s latest single ‘Beverly’ is an acoustic folk ballad built around melodic vocals and intimate guitar, carrying the ache of leaving home and the quiet comfort of family as a refuge. With post-breakup travel, nostalgia, and emotional storytelling at its core, it sits naturally beside Dermot Kennedy and Damien Rice. Speaking on the track, Conleth says: “This song is about relying on...

The Clare Immigrant Support Network is raising concerns the new EU Migration Pact will lead to hasty and unfair decisions against international protection applicants. The EU wide agreement comes into effect from today and will aim to expedite asylum claim processing times across the bloc, meaning decisions have to be made between 3 and six months depending on the circumstances of the case. There a...

Derrick Lynch was joined live in-studio by Clare FM’s Alan Morrissey to chat about the upcoming sporting fixtures for the weekend. - The final round of club football league games - The Patrick Wickham Memorial Day in Quilty - Clare's Kennedy Cup team reaching the 2026 Shield Final Image (c) Clare FM

Today marks the beginning of this year’s Doolin FolkFest.  The Doolin FolkFest brings together some of the finest artists in Ireland and beyond for a weekend of folk, roots, and traditional music across multiple stages – from intimate acoustic sessions in The Attic to high-energy headline acts in The Barn.   Across the next three days, festival goers will be able to catch live performances from Be...

Irish consumers who regularly snap up bargain buys online could soon find that cheap shopping is no longer quite so cheap.  A new €3 customs charge on low-value parcels arriving from outside the European Union is due to come into effect from July 1, adding an extra cost to millions of purchases from popular retailers in Britain, China and the United States.   Business representatives say the move...

Ireland's economic success has long been built on a combination of strong indigenous businesses and foreign direct investment.    However, the small business representative group ISME is now warning that the country has become overly reliant on a relatively small number of multinational corporations, particularly when it comes to tax revenues and economic growth.     In its pre-Budget submission,...

One of the most prestigious events in amateur golf is just around the corner, as Lahinch Golf Club prepares to host the 124th South of Ireland Amateur Open Championship from the 22nd to the 26th of July.     With the Walker Cup also coming to Lahinch this September, this year's championship is expected to attract one of the strongest fields in its long and distinguished history, featuring many of...

Community organisations in Clare working to improve education, training and employment opportunities for disadvantaged groups are being encouraged to apply for a share of a new €1.5 million national fund aimed at preparing people for the future world of work.   The Skills for Tomorrow Fund, launched by Rethink Ireland in partnership with Deloitte Ireland and the Department of Rural and Community D...

As part of World Refugee Week, a unique event is taking place in East Clare that shines a light on the stories, cultures and experiences of people who have made Clare their home from countries across the world.   Migrant Voices – Every Voice Matters is a collaboration between the Clare Local Authority Integration Team and Cuimhneamh an Chláir, bringing together members of migrant communities to sh...

The European Central Bank has announced its first interest rate increase in almost three years, raising its benchmark rate as it seeks to tackle rising inflation across the eurozone.     The move comes amid growing concerns over the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on global energy prices and the wider economy, and it's a decision that will have real consequences for mortgage holders, sav...