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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.

Electric Vehicles and Hybrids accounted for 68% of all car sales in Clare last month. New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show 130 vehicles were sold here in May. Of those 47 were fully electric and 42 were hybrids, 24 had Petrol engines and just 17 were Diesel, which is down 83% on the figure recorded a decade ago. SIMI Director of Operations Emma Mitchell says the demand is...

Clare people are being urged to donate blood this weekend after a busy June Bank Holiday Weekend. The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is hosting a blood donation clinic this Sunday from 11:50am to 3:10pm in Treacy's West County Hotel in Ennis. All blood types are welcome and appointments can be made by calling 1800 222 111. Broadford-based IBTS Donor Recruitment Executive Alex O'Connor stocks are...

Coming up on the show, we will look ahead to this weekends Ennis Carpets Clare Cup final where Newmarket Celtic put their title on the line against Avenue United Clare's ladies football and camogie sides are facing crucial championship games with both eyeing up quarter final spots, while we will talk to Ennistymon Hurling Club as part of our More Than A Club series

On this podcast: Ahead of the 2026 Ennis Carpets Clare Cup Final, Clare FM's Derek Dormer spoke with the Newmarket Celtic and Avenue United camps.

Irish singer-songwriter Mark Geary left Ireland with a one-way ticket to New York and a heart full of hope over twenty years ago. There, in Sin-é cafe, Mark honed his craft and sang alongside the best of them, including the late Jeff Buckley. Time Out NY said, “His delicate songs about love and defiance recall Richard Thompson and John Lennon.” Geary has featured on bills with musicians as diverse...

Derrick Lynch was joined live in-studio by Clare FM’s Alan Morrissey to chat about the upcoming sporting fixtures for the weekend. - Ladies All-Ireland Intermediate Football Championship (Group 3, Round 2): Laois v Clare (Sunday, O’Moore Park, Portlaoise, 2pm)  - All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship (Round 3): Clare v Limerick (Saturday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, 4:30pm)  Image (c) Clare FM

Described as "folk reimagined", Cornish singer-songwriter Ezmay Grace has been winning praise for her powerful vocals, evocative storytelling and distinctive blend of traditional folk influences with a modern indie-folk sound. Following the release of her debut album Lien Gwerin last year, Ezmay has been building a growing audience across the UK and Ireland. She's in the middle of a busy run of Ir...

Music lovers in East Clare are in for a special treat this weekend as acclaimed pianist, singer and composer Maja Elliott joins forces with Italian composer and multi-instrumentalist Marco Giaccaria for a unique performance in Tuamgraney. Part of The Aşvarya Tour, the concert promises an evening that blends classical music, jazz, improvisation, world music traditions and original compositions. Bet...

Relay for Life Clare returns to Tim Smythe Park in Ennis on Saturday, 13th June 2026, for a day filled with music, entertainment, inspiring stories, and community spirit. The event celebrates cancer survivors, remembers loved ones lost to cancer, and raises vital funds to support those affected by the disease. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Natasha Bourke, Cancer Survivor and Commi...

Concerns are growing in East Clare following another incident of illegal dumping in the Kilkishen area, where a large quantity of household waste was discovered—some of which appears to have been deliberately set on fire at the roadside. Kilkishen Tidy Towns has strongly condemned the incident, saying burning rubbish is “never the answer” and highlighting the environmental and community impact of...

A unique new exhibition opening in Ennis next week is aiming to challenge perceptions, spark conversation and shine a light on the lived experiences of people with disabilities in Ireland today.   It’s Not Me, It’s YOU! is the culmination of a six-month creative residency at Glór by Ennis-based multidisciplinary artist Rachel MacManus.   Developed in collaboration with members of Clare Leader Foru...

After months of uncertainty and a nationwide campaign to protect the role of Special Needs Assistants, the Save Our SNAs Campaign Group is welcoming the publication of a new Department of Education circular outlining the role of SNAs in schools. The updated guidance replaces a previous circular that sparked concern among SNAs, parents and educators, with fears that the role could be restricted and...

HSE Mid West has spent over €140 million on agency staff since the beginning of 2024. Figures provided to Doonbeg Fianna Fáil Councillor Rita McInerney at the latest HSE Regional Health Forum Midwest meeting have revealed the spend on agency staff came to almost €68 million last year alone. HSE Mid West says agency staff are used "to provide rapid staffing solutions during crises or unexpected sur...

HSE Mid West has spent over €140 million on agency staff since the beginning of 2024. Figures provided to Doonbeg Fianna Fáil Councillor Rita McInerney at the latest HSE Regional Health Forum Midwest meeting have revealed the spend on agency staff came to almost €68 million last year alone. HSE Mid West says agency staff are used "to provide rapid staffing solutions during crises or unexpected sur...

One of the main opponents of a proposed data centre on the outskirts of Ennis has accused its backer of the equivalent of "purchasing indulgences to wipe away sins". The High Court has dismissed the leave to appeal application by objectors to the controversial development, thus clearing the way for the project. Outling his decision, Mr Justice Richard Humphreys said it was "inherently implausible"...

This year marks a major milestone for one of East Clare’s best-loved community events as Scariff Agricultural Show celebrates its 80th anniversary.  To mark the occasion, a new Heritage Council-funded project is underway to document and preserve the rich history of the Show, and organisers are now appealing to the public for photographs, programmes, memorabilia and personal memories that tell the...

Former Irish Navy Captain Marie Gleeson has built a remarkable career spanning leadership at sea, major naval operations, and deeply personal challenges that have shaped her life and outlook. Originally from Tipperary but with strong connections to Clare, Marie has now turned her experiences into a powerful new book, Be Like the Sea: Life, Learnings and Leadership from an Irish Navy Captain. The b...

Imagine setting out alone to walk almost 500 kilometres across some of the most remote and challenging terrain in Europe. That's exactly what Clare man Dermot Cosgrove is doing right now as he treks across Iceland from Húsavík in the north to Vík on the south coast, a journey expected to take 21 days. Originally from Ennis and now living in Kilkee, Dermot is undertaking the challenge to raise fund...

A Clare primary school student has become the latest winner of the An Post Primary schools handwriting competition. The competition celebrates the incredible creativity, care and imagination of young writers across Ireland. This year’s theme, “Making Better Happen in our communities,” inspired thousands of pupils to reflect on kindness, connection and the role they can play in shaping the world ar...

This week marks International HS Awareness Week, a campaign dedicated to raising awareness of hidradenitis suppurativa, or HS, a painful long-term inflammatory skin condition that affects more than 74,000 people in Ireland. Despite its prevalence, HS remains largely misunderstood, with many sufferers facing years of symptoms before receiving a diagnosis. One person working to change that is Partee...

The Blue Jean Country Queen Festival has been bringing contestants from across Ireland and beyond to Athboy in County Meath for almost four decades, combining fun, friendship and community spirit with a unique competition that celebrates the best of Macra na Feirme. Clare had plenty to celebrate at this year's festival, with Sixmilebridge Kilmurry Macra member Bríd Gilligan finishing as runner-up...

As thousands of students across Clare settle into the Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate exam season, Clare Youth Service is once again opening its Exam Cafés across the county to provide young people with a place to relax, recharge and take a break between exams. The cafés, which are running in Ennis, Killaloe, Kilrush, Sixmilebridge and Newmarket-on-Fergus, offer a safe and welcoming space whe...