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The Clare Local Enterprise Office claims the outlook for businesses in this county is "very positive". The Local Enterprise Development Plan for 2026 to 2028 has been unveiled at this week's meeting of Clare's Economic Development Strategic Policy Committee. Between 2021 and 2025, the Clare LEO provided funding of €2.5 million to 107 enterprises, assisted 206 businesses and supported 1,360 jobs. T...

Later this month, Team Ireland will travel to Arnhem in the Netherlands for the 2026 European Transplant Games, a celebration of sport, resilience, and the gift of life.   Among the 25 athletes representing Ireland are two from County Clare, including Kevin Haugh from Carrigaholt and Doonaha.   A former school principal and accomplished athlete, Kevin has overcome tremendous health challenges and...

The Government has announced a new €10 million scrappage scheme designed to encourage motorists to switch from older petrol and diesel vehicles to electric cars.    Under the proposal, drivers who scrap a vehicle more than 13 years old could receive up to €8,500 in support towards the purchase of an electric vehicle, with 65% of the funding reserved for people living outside Ireland's major cities...

A row has erupted over continued exports of alumina from the Aughinish refinery on the Shannon Estuary to Russia, with the Ukrainian Embassy in Ireland expressing what it describes as "serious concern" about the trade. The controversy centres on claims that alumina produced at the Russian-owned plant in County Limerick could ultimately be ending up in supply chains linked to Russia's military-indu...

The Clare branch of Saint Vincent de Paul says a newly-announced expansion of a Government scheme will help families with the "hidden costs" of education. The Back-to-School Clothing and Footwear Allowance has been expanded to include children aged two and three for the first time. It means 2,364 families countywide will be eligible for the support which provides €160 for children between two and...

The results of a survey on community safety in Clare will have a direct impact on future policing practices in the county. The Clare Local Community Safety Partnership has launched the Community Safety Survey which aims to gather the opinions and experiences of residents of the county regarding how safe they feel and what changes they want to see. The survey runs until June 24th, takes 10 to 15 mi...

Professor Michael Kerin will today (3rd of June) be officially appointed as the President of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.    The Kilnamona native was appointed vice president of the RCSI in June 2024.    He is Chair of Surgery at the University of Galway and Director of the Cancer Managed Clinical Academic Network (MCAN) for HSE West and North West.     Earlier, Alan Morrissey spoke w...

Hospice Sunflower Days returns later this month, with volunteers across the country preparing to take to the streets to raise much-needed funds for local hospice and palliative care services.  Ahead of this year's campaign, Milford Care Centre has recognised one of its most dedicated supporters, naming John Higgins as its 2026 Hospice Hero in recognition of his many years of commitment to fundrais...

A new survey commissioned by the Licensed Vintners Association suggests there is strong public support for extending opening hours for late bars and nightclubs, with more than three-quarters of those surveyed backing a new licence that would allow venues to remain open until 4.30am.     Supporters argue that Ireland's nightlife is falling behind other European destinations, while critics raise que...

June marks Men's Mental Health Month, and from the 15th to the 21st of June, International Men's Health Week will shine a spotlight on the physical and mental wellbeing of men and boys across Ireland and around the world. This year's theme, 'One Step at a Time: Progress, Not Perfection', encourages men to make small, manageable changes and to seek support when they need it. While awareness around...

A growing campaign is calling for the protection of arts and community space within the planned redevelopment of The Cloister in Ennis. Supporters of a new petition argue that the original vision for the historic building, funded through the €7 million THRIVE programme, included artist studios, exhibition areas, educational facilities and community uses. They say revised plans place a greater emph...

Ennis Rugby Football Club has launched what it describes as the most significant development project in its history, following the granting of planning permission for a major €2.5 million redevelopment of its facilities at Drumbiggle. The ambitious project will deliver a modern clubhouse, upgraded training and gym facilities, improved player amenities, enhanced community spaces and significant sit...

It's being argued a new analysis of healthcare data points to decades of underinvestment in healthcare in the midwest. The Friends of Ennis Hospital group has completed a comparative analysis of Ireland's major Model 4 hospitals using HSE workforce, activity and capacity data. Among the findings are that University Hospital Limerick has had the highest emergency department attendances, emergency a...

Clare's Opposition TD says the Government is taking advantage of the good will of ordinary people when it comes to home care support. Data provided by the HSE to Shannon Sinn Féin Deputy Donna McGettigan shows 314 people in Clare are currently waiting for home care support, up from 304, 18 months ago. This amounts to 1,871 of home care hours. Deputy McGettigan says it's an indictment of the State.

Clare Fm’s Derrick Lynch was live on Monday’s Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey to discuss the weekends sporting fixtures. Games Reviewed: - Clare v Galway All Ireland U20 Hurling Final - Clare v Wexford All Ireland Senior Camogie Championship - Clare v Wexford All Ireland Ladies Intermediate Football Championship

Judy Beck from Clonroad Garden Centre joined Alan Morrissey live on Tuesday’s Morning Focus for our regular In The Garden slot. This week, Judy gave advice on using coffee grounds to help your garden thrive. Logo (c) Clonroad Garden Centre, Ennis

Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr Paul Murphy, is to lead a 160km charity cycle in aid of mental health services in Co Clare on Saturday, June 6. The ‘Mind over Miles’ charity cycle, which will benefit the Samaritans (Clare Branch), will begin at Loop Head at 8am, with the riders making their way through County Clare. To tell us more, Paul joined Alan Morrissey. Photo (c) Pat Flynn

Two friends are preparing to take on an extraordinary endurance challenge this June as they paddle the length of the River Shannon to raise funds for the Midwest Branch of Parkinson’s Ireland. From June 12th to June 21st, Trevor and Mike will embark on their “Paddling for Parkinson’s” fundraiser, travelling from the source of the Shannon in Co. Cavan all the way to the sea across a demanding 10 da...

A new and unique invention developed by a UL alumnus will aim to substantially improve the comfort of women during menopause. The MyCelsius band is essentially a wrist watch device which can detect a hot flush and cool an individual down by ten degrees in ten seconds. The product which is the brainchild of Aonghus O'Donovan and Maxime Kryvian is coming to the Irish Market next month. Aonghus has b...

A unique celebration of family, heritage and Irish history is set to come to Clare later this month, as O'Malleys from across Ireland and around the world gather in Ennis for a special three-day event. The annual O'Malley Clan Gathering has been bringing together descendants, relatives and friends of one of Ireland's most famous clans for more than 70 years, and this year marks a particularly sign...

A visit to Clare this week (Thursday, 4th June) by the Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland comes against the backdrop of continuing international attention on developments in Gaza and the wider Middle East. The Ambassador will be meeting members of the public in Doolin and sharing her perspective on the challenges facing the region, the humanitarian situation on the ground, and hopes for the future....

There's currently no one working in nursing or general support in either of Clare's Children's Disability Network Teams. New data which has come to light at the latest meeting of the HSE Regional Health Forum Midwest has revealed significant recruitment issues in both of the county's CDNTs, with the East Clare team have a vacancy rate of 20%. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by C...

A number of criticial water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Clare are a step closer to coming to fruition. The Commission for Regulator of Utilities' has made a determination which provides for €13.6 million in in capital investment and operational expenditure for Uisce Éireann. It means several Clare projects will be progressed, including those already underway such as the new wastewate...

A Clare Government TD is accusing the Department of Housing of making a vital scheme "unworkable". Recent changes to the tenant-in-situ scheme, which allows local authorities to buy a property when the landlord is selling to prevent the tenant from falling into homelessness, mean there's no longer funding for essential refurbishments. Clare County Council has revealed it only spent €1.45 million o...

Clare U20 Hurling boss Terence Fahy says his side delivered their best display of the season that saw them claim the All Ireland U20 Hurling title. The Banner claimed a sixth All-Ireland title at the grade with a 4-20 to 2-16 defeat of Galway in Thurles. It follows up the All Ireland title the squad won at minor, along with this year's dramatic Munster Final victory. Fahy says he knew the squad ha...