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It promises to be one of the biggest nights in Irish sporting history.   Katie Taylor will return home to fight at Croke Park on the 5th of September, defending her world titles against unbeaten French challenger Flora Pili in a historic undisputed WBC Women's Super Lightweight Title clash, in what will be the Bray boxer’s final fight.    The event marks the first professional boxing card at Croke...

The Government is set to bring forward Jennie’s Law this week, legislation that would establish a public register of people convicted of serious domestic violence offences. Named in memory of Jennifer Poole, the law is designed to help people make safer decisions in relationships by allowing access to information about past convictions. However, it also raises important questions around privacy, v...

Residents served by the Newport Water Treatment Plant have been living under a Boil Water Notice since May 20th, with many expressing frustration at the lack of clarity around when the issue will be resolved. Concerns have also been raised about communication from Uisce Éireann and the absence of alternative water supplies for affected households. The situation comes as Uisce Éireann prepares for...

Clare County Council has scrapped two of the most controversial elements of the Ennis 2040 Strategy from the County Development Plan. Proposals to build a boardwalk over the Ennis Post Office Field and a mixed-use commercial building at Abbey Street had been the subject of large local protests since 2023. The projects were officially paused by the Ennis 2040 DAC last year, before a proposed variat...

The EU Migration and Asylum Pact continues to generate significant political debate, with supporters arguing it will bring greater order and efficiency to the management of migration across Europe, while critics have raised concerns about issues including sovereignty, deportation procedures and the proposed use of return hubs in third countries. As Ireland moves to implement the pact, questions re...

Clare farmers will have an opportunity to have their health assessed for free today. The Irish Farmers Association is hosting a free Farmer Health Check in the Clare Marts from 10:30am. Funded by the Department of Agriculture, the mobile service will focus on areas like heart disease risk, early detection of diabetes, mental health and wellbeing, and will provide crucial information on prostate an...

Coming up on show, we reflect on Clare's wins in the ladies football and camogie All Ireland championships this weekend while we also look back on Avenue United's dramatic victory in the Ennis Carpets Clare Cup final. We will also speak to the Clare man who has been centrally involved in works on the BC Stadium Pitch in Vancouver ahead of the start of this weeks World Cup in the US, Canada and Mex...

Coming up on show, we reflect on Clare's wins in the ladies football and camogie All Ireland championships this weekend while we also look back on Avenue United's dramatic victory in the Ennis Carpets Clare Cup final. We will also speak to the Clare man who has been centrally involved in works on the BC Stadium Pitch in Vancouver ahead of the start of this weeks World Cup in the US, Canada and Mex...

Clare is one of only four counties in Ireland where there are fewer learner drivers on the roads than a year ago. Figures released by the Road Safety Authority to the Irish Road Haulage Association show there were 7,531 learner permit holders in this county at the end of March, down from 7,659 during the same period in 2025. Nationally, however, more than one in ten drivers are on a learner permit...

Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch was live on Monday’s Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey to discuss the weekends sporting fixtures. Games Reviewed: Newmarket Celtic v Avenue United (Ennis Carpets Clare Cup Final) Clare v Limerick (All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship) Laois v Clare (All-Ireland Intermediate Football Championship) Image: Clare FM

Alan Morrissey was joined by Dearbhaile O’Hare and Karen Kruger, organisers of the upcoming “Cancer Take A Hike” event taking place in Kilkee on the 13th of June.  The group will set off from Diamond Rocks Café and follow the breathtaking Kilkee Cliff Walk, a gentle 12km out-and-back coastal route along one of the most dramatic stretches of the Atlantic coastline.   Participants will pass landmark...

Ambulance personnel across the country are currently considering Labour Court proposals aimed at resolving a long-running pay dispute within the National Ambulance Service.    Following years of campaigning, and a 24-hour strike by frontline staff last month, SIPTU and Unite have recommended that members accept proposals which include pay increases for a number of ambulance grades and protections...

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 growing and tending to roses. 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

While the hedgehog remains one of Ireland's most familiar and beloved mammals, surprisingly little is known about its current status nationwide.     Studies across Britain and Europe have found significant declines in hedgehog populations due to habitat loss, changing farming practices and development, and there are concerns that similar pressures may be affecting hedgehogs here in Ireland.     A...

A free workshop taking place in Kilrush this week (Thursday, 11th June, 7pm) aims to encourage greater understanding of gender identity, sexual orientation and inclusion within our communities. Hosted by GOSHH, the session will provide an accessible introduction to LGBTI+ identities, explore the importance of inclusive language and pronouns, and offer practical advice on how people can be supporti...

On Monday’s Morning Focus, it was time for Alan Morrissey to be joined in studio by Siobhán Mulcahy to discuss the upcoming art events and workshops across the banner county. It is set to be a busy week in the Clare Art scene as we step into summer, the Doolin Folk Festival returns, Martin Hayes will be performing in Scariff, and a Polish exhibition will be happening in Ennis. Photo (c) Clare FM

Ennis has again dropped down the rankings of the cleanest towns in the country. The latest Irish Businesses Against Litter survey ranks Ennis in 19th position, down four spots from the start of the year. The results also indicate a marked decline from June 2025, when the county town narrowly missed out on top spot in the IBAL rankings after being deemed the second cleanest in the country. Just fiv...

Jonathon Hickey, founder of Built by JH Fitness, is preparing to cycle an incredible 750 kilometres from the west of Ireland to Newcastle United's famous St James' Park this July and August.  The fundraiser aims to support two worthy causes, Féileacáin, which provides support to families affected by baby loss, and Grow Mental Health.   Jonathon joined Alan Morrissey to tell us about the journey ah...

 John Conroy is a Clare native, experienced fitness coach, founder of Fitness4Fun, and a long-time GAA coach who has dedicated almost two decades to volunteering in Uganda.    Through his work in education, health and sports development, John has helped transform lives and is the founder of Níle Óg Cusacks GAA Club in Uganda.    However, following the recent Ebola outbreak, John and his fellow vol...

A major redevelopment of a North Clare primary school is expected to be transformative for pupils and teachers alike. Clare County Council has approved the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board's plans for the construction of a new two-storey school building for Mol an Óige Community National School in Ennistymon. The new building will include eight classrooms, a two-classroom special ne...

Volunteers are being sought for a popular meals on wheels service expanding into North Clare. Obair has announced that its Inagh route is being extended into Ennistymon in response to demand. Established in Newmarket-on-Fergus over 20 years ago, the Obair Meals on Wheels service also has bases in Kilrush and Lisdoonvarna, and is planning to move into East Clare this summer. Service Coordinator wit...

Clare's beach bye-laws have come back into effect for the Summer season. As part of the measures, pet owners are prohibited from brining dogs onto the beach between 11am and 6pm. Doughmore Beach in Doonbeg is the only excpetion to the rule, but pets must be leashed or owners can face an on the spot fine of €75. County Dog Warden Frankie Coote says it's an option they're being forced to take.

A Clare TD says it's "not good enough" that children in this county are going to school in prefabs year after year. The Department of Education has revealed that over €4 million was spent on the rental of prefabs and associated land in Clare between 2020 and 2025. It's also confirmed there are 24 rental contracts in place in the county, comprising 22 contracts for prefabs and two for land, serving...

Fr Gerry Kenny leads our Sunday Prayer on Sunday 7th June 2026, the 1st Sunday after Trinity.

On this week’s programme Fr Brendan Quinlivan includes a report from the ordination and First Mass of Fr. Ian Cunningham OFM in the Friary last week. He also has Interviews with - Sr. Gabrielle from the Poor Clares, FR. Aidan McGrath the Minister Provincial of the Franciscans in Great Britain and Ireland, Bishop Fintan, the ordaining prelate and the Franciscan Vocations Director - Fr. Liam Kelly.