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Clare's centre forward Michael Collins scored two points over the course of the hour and picked up the television Man of The Match award. The Clonlara clubman says the squad were eager to atone for losses suffered in previous U20 campaigns.

Clare FM's live commentary of the 2026 All Ireland U20 Hurling Final. The Banner victorious 4-20 to 2-16 over Galway

The Justice Minister claims he's told the Garda Commissioner that Clare needs more gardaí. Jim O'Callaghan visited Clare earlier this month where he heard from local representatives on the challenges around policing in the county. Just 115 gardaí are currently operating here compared to 200 in 2007, according to Oireachtas data. Responding to Ennistymon Senator Martin Conway in the Seanad, the min...

Sports infrastructure projects across Clare have received a major boost following significant local authority investment. Clare County Council has allocated €120,000 to permanent sports facilities throughout the county under the Participation Nation Outdoor Fund. Funding secured by the Clare Local Sports Partnership will see Scarriff, Ballyvaughan, Tim Smythe Park in Ennis, and Kilrush, each recei...

There are calls for enhanced animal support services in county Clare. Currently there is no ISPCA officer or welfare officer in this county. As a result, when animal issues arise, gardaí or the Department of Agriculture are called upon. Clare County Dog Warden Frankie Coote believes it's high time Clare is allocated a dedicated animal welfare officer.

Stephen Fletcher talks to Revd Rachel Kenny who was recently Ordained as deacon in the Church of Ireland in a ceremony in St Mary's Cathedral in Tuam. He also talks more with Fr Gerry Kenny about AI and the first encyclical of Pope Leo. There is also a feature on the music of Harry Chapin.

There's a push to give the Government greater powers to prevent munitions from being flown through Shannon Airport. The Social Democrats have introduced a bill that would extend what qualifies as a State aircraft by including aircraft operating as custom flights. It follows reports of chartered flights assisting with ICE deportations in the US passing through the Clare base. Speaking in the Seanad...

A Clare garda superintendent claims there's still a "large cohort" of people taking to the county's roads while under the influence. Across the June Bank Holiday Weekend last year, one person lost their life in a road traffic collision while four serious collisions resulting in severe or life-threatening injuries took place. A total of 167 people were arrested for suspected driving under the influ...

"Suitable locations" in Shannon are to be assessed with a view to providing additional parking. It follows a call from Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat O'Gorman for more parking in older parts of the town where no new spaces have been created since the developments were built. Shannon Municipal District says it'll look at areas where this is possible but says it will be "subject to funding". Councillor...

Stephen Fletcher leads our Sunday Prayer for Sunday 31st May 2926 Trinity Sunday. The reader is Susan Rice and the music is provided by the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral Choir and the Keswick Congregation.

There are fears unemployment levels will rise due to the increased cost pressures on small businesses in Clare. The latest SME business sentiment survey from Chartered Accoutants Ireland and GRID Finance has found that 84% of SMEs are reporting an increase in business costs. Additionally, the survey reveals that 71% of small and medium enterprises are less optimistic about the economic environment...

Kilrush RNLI is warning people across Clare about the risk of cold water shock this bank holiday weekend. Ahead of the June Bank Holiday weekend, the Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI are urging the public to stay safe if planning an activity on or near the water.  While air temperatures are warmer, sea and inland water temperatures remain low and pose a serious risk of cold-wat...

On tonight's Sideline View , we look ahead to Sunday's U-20 All-Ireland Hurling Final, where Clare take on Galway, with interviews from players and management and well also preview the weekends camogie, and soccer action and more

A record €33,000 has been raised for an Ennis special school through Clare FM's annual radio charity auction. All proceeds will go to St Clare's School, which caters for children aged four to 18 with learning disabilities. The auction has been conducted in partnership with the Ennis Lions Club which is a non-profit voluntary service organisation established in 1976. This year's auction featured a...

25-year-old singer-songwriter, Mark O’Donnell, released his first release of 2026. ‘DAWSON STREET’ was written by Mark and produced by Jake Richardson. On the song, Mark said “DAWSON STREET is basically about love, but through the idea of losing someone. It came from a really vivid dream I had, where everything just felt gone, and it left me with that kind of fear and confusion. It’s about that fe...

Gardaí in Clare are urging motorists to play their part in preventing road deaths this weekend. The Garda Roads Policing Operation for the June Bank Holiday Weekend commenced on Thursday morning and runs until midnight Tuesday, with checkpoints and patrols in effect nationwide. Today also marks An Garda Síochána's Operation Enable which is aimed at discouraging drivers from parking on footpaths an...

Derrick Lynch was joined live in-studio by Clare FM’s Derek Dormer to chat about the upcoming sporting fixtures for the weekend.

The first Cosmic Garden Fest of the year takes place on Saturday, June 6th, kicking off a limited series of just three events scheduled for this summer. Organisers Stax and Debbie Green are looking ahead to what promises to be another strong season of live music and atmosphere at Cosmic Garden Fest, with a line-up of acts set to bring energy and entertainment to the summer months ahead. Image (c)...

A new theatre company in Ennis, Umbrella Productions, is preparing to stage its very first musical this summer. The group will bring SIX: Teen Edition to the stage at Glór in July, featuring a cast of six talented teenage girls from the local area. To find out more, Derrick Lynch was joined in-studio by two cast members, Holly Dunphy and Elle Naughton.

Morning Focus received a heartfelt message from Tracy O’Connor, originally from Co Kilkenny and now living in the UK, who is hoping to trace an old friend she worked with in 1972 while employed at an Irish-owned hotel in Richmond, Surrey. Tracy is trying to find Mary Donlan, who she believes may be originally from Co Clare. The two worked together at the Bishops Hotel, run by George Bishop and his...

The Tánaiste Simon Harris has announced plans for a major overhaul of rural housing rules, describing it as the most significant change to planning policy in over two decades. The proposed reforms aim to ease restrictions on rural development, including rules around ribbon development and housing on family farm holdings, with the goal of making it easier for people with a social or economic need t...

A number of inspirational individuals have been honoured at the 2026 Clare Mayoral Awards for their contributions to arts, culture and the community. Mayor of Ennis, Fine Gael Cllr Mary Howard held the ceremony on Thursday at Aras Contae an Clair. Clare FM's Lily Collins attended the awards ceremony yesterday and began by speaking with Cllr Mary Howard on how the importance of honouring people who...

Derrick Lynch was joined by singer-songwriter Ciarán Johnston, whose music blends honesty, emotion, and intimate storytelling. With his appearance at Doolin Folk Fest 2026 on the horizon, it’s the perfect moment to hear more about the voice behind the songs and what drives him to keep creating. Image (c) Clare FM

Twomilegate is facing increasingly severe traffic congestion during the summer months, with local residents reporting daily disruption and growing safety concerns as visitor numbers continue to rise. To discuss this in detail, Derrick Lynch was joined by Matthew Moroney, who ran as an Independent candidate in the General Election.

Two Clare natives are preparing to take to the stage in a major production at Dublin’s Gaiety Theatre this June. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Ireland’s showband era, ARE YA DANCIN? is a story-led play with music that captures the energy, community and spirit of a time when dance halls were at the heart of Irish social life. Paul Mescal Snr from Cree and Hugh Gallagher from Ennis will both f...