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Clare football manager Paul Madden says his side's failure to secure breaking balls in the middle of the field was the defining factor in their Tailteann Cup defeat against Longford. A 2-17 to 1-18 defeat to the Leinster side in Round 2B of the second tier competition sees Clare become one of the first teams to exit the football championship this season. Oran Kenny and Dylan Farrell raised green f...

Clare's Lorna McNamara says their response to Dublin's fast start was key to securing victory in their opening game of the All Ireland Camogie Championship. Eugene Foudy's charges extended their unbeaten run over The Dubs in 2026 with a 2-16 to 3-10 victory in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg. The Banner trailed early but a strong second quarter saw them lead 1-6 to 0-4 as the sides went in at half tim...

A Clare MEP is calling for urgent action at national and European level to support victims of drug debt intimidation. Speaking during a debate in the European Parliament on the rights and protection of victims of crime, the Scariff-based MEP Michael McNamara highlighted the particular vulnerability of young people caught in cycles of drug debt. Ireland’s first national data report on drug-related...

A Clare local elected representative is calling on the Transport Minister to make the wearing of hi-vis jackets mandatory for pedestrians and cyclists. Whitegate Fine Gael Councillor Pat Burke is seeking the measure as means of making walking and cycling safer on rural roads in particular. As his motion on the subject was carried at this week's meeting of Clare County Council, the local authority...

Clare people are being urged to prevent the risk of drowning and not follow their dogs into the water. Clare's County Dog Warden has issued the warning as temperatures are set to reach 22 degrees here next week. Pet owners are being advised to have confidence into their dog's swimming ability and not to enter the water if they appear to be struggling. Frankie Coote says it has resulted in tragedie...

Fr Gerry Kenny presents our programme this evening, and we hear from Bishop Fintan Monahan about his journey throughout the diocese celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation in many parishes. Fr. Patrick Cahill joins us with a thoughtful exploration and reflection around the problem that encountering suffering presents for all of us.  

Stephen Fletcher leads our Sunday Prayer for today, Pentecost Sunday when we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit to the Disiples

A brand-new community centre complex could soon be coming to Clare's second-largest town. The local authority has officially submitted a funding application to develop the One Shannon Hub. The centre will combine a town hall, an adaptable performance and community space, library, and flexible co-working spaces. Shannon Fine Gael Councillor Tony Mulcahy says it will be a huge asset for the region.

The Clare branch of the Samaritans says it’s now receiving a call every minute of every day from people seeking support. The organisation is appealing for more volunteers at its Ennis base, after its 2025 impact report revealed almost 350,000 calls were answered nationwide last year. Samaritans operates the only 24-hour emotional support helpline on the island of Ireland, open 365 days a year. Dir...

Another really busy show in store as we look ahead to an action packed weekend of Clare sport with The Banner's senior hurlers, footballers and camogie side all in action, while both the minor football and hurling sides also in preliminary quarter final action in the All Ireland series.

The first step in establishing an essential childcare facility in a rural West Clare village will be taken this evening. A community meeting is taking place at 7pm tonight in Mullagh Sportsfield with a view to setting up a creche. According to Pobal, Mullagh is among the top 100 most deprived settlements in the country. Quilty Fianna Fáil Councillor Michael Shannon says its vital new amenities are...

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

The Lismorahaun Singers are set to bring their much-loved summer concert to the Pavilion in Lisdoonvarna on Sunday, May 24th at 7:30pm. Under the direction of renowned conductor Peter O’Donohue, audiences can expect an uplifting evening of choral music. For more on this, Derrick Lynch spoke with Committee chairperson, Maura Casey from Fanore and Ennis Committee member, Caroline Counihan. Image (c)...

It's claimed new fishing laws coming into effect next month will be detrimental for Clare's coastal economies. From June 1st, The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and the Marine is introducing legislation which will limit anglers to catching just three pollacks per day. It follows a warning from The International Council for Exploration of the Sea which indicates that pollack stocks in Irish w...

A retired Shannon businessman has brought the remarkable story of one of Ireland’s most influential inventors to life in a new publication. John Barron, a former chemical metrologist and long-time collector, has written a book exploring the life and legacy of Harry Ferguson—from his early days as a pilot and racing enthusiast to his groundbreaking work in tractor and farm machinery design. Barron,...

Cuimhneamh an Chláir is calling on volunteers to take part in a new “crowd-transcription” project aimed at preserving Co. Clare’s rich oral history archive. Thanks to funding from the Michael Guinee Charitable Foundation, the organisation has appointed an archivist and archival assistant for the next two years to help prepare more than 900 interviews for upload to the Digital Repository of Ireland...

Homeowners living along the main road from Kilrush to Kilkee on the N67 at Leadmore East are seeking urgent action before any further loss of life or serious collisions occur on their road. Some residents have been seeking footpaths from the area to Kilrush town for over 50 years, however they've been consistently told by authorities that the project is either too expensive and could cost up to €2...

Plans have been unveiled for a multi-million euro development at the former Our Lady’s Hospital site in Ennis. The project, known as Páirc Mhuire, is expected to transform the historic site into a major mixed-use community development with homes, commercial space, and public amenities. The development has been described as the largest adaptive re-use project of its kind in Ireland to date. Plans i...

It's claimed new fishing laws coming into effect next month will be detrimental for Clare's coastal economies. From June 1st, The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and the Marine is introducing legislation which will limit anglers to catching just three pollacks per day. It follows a warning from The International Council for Exploration of the Sea which indicates that pollack stocks in Irish w...

It's claimed a greater level of focus is required if Clare are to be victorious in this weekend's knockout Tailteann Cup clash. Longford are the visitors to Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg as both sides look to keep their 2026 championship campaigns alive. Victory would see The Banner play one of the losers from this weekend's Round 2A games in the next phase, with the draw subject to the avoidance of...

The Burrenbeo Trust has announced that the second annual Burren Archaeology Festival is taking place on June 20th and 21st 2026 in Ballyvaughan. The two-day event will celebrate the rich archaeological heritage of the Burren through expert talks, live demonstrations, and hands-on activities for all ages, including workshops, interactive displays, and family-friendly excavation experiences designed...

On Thursday’s Morning Focus, Daragh Dolan was joined by Danny Lynch, chef at Le Chéile, Barefield. This week, Danny shared a delicious recipe for a cuban sandwich and a kinder bueno cheesecake.

A unique blend of history, music and theatre is coming to glór Ennis this weekend as O’Connell takes to the stage on Sunday, May 24th at 8pm. Produced, written and directed by Diarmuid de Faoite, the production explores the life, politics and legacy of Daniel O’Connell through powerful storytelling, original musical arrangements and a cast of leading Irish musicians and performers. To find out mor...

The Leaving and Junior Cert are only around the corner. No matter how often students are told ‘it’s not the be-all and end-all of life,’ it’s natural to be worried and stressed about such a milestone event - both parents & students. Principal of The Tuition Centre, Dan Sheedy has a practical list of do's and dont's for students as they get ready to head to the exam halls. Image (c) by TrueCreative...

The cost of renting in County Clare continues to climb sharply, with the latest figures showing new tenants now paying almost €600 a month for a single room in a house.  According to the latest Daft.ie rental report, market rents rose by 4.4% nationally in the first quarter of 2026 — the biggest quarterly increase recorded since the series began in 2002.   In Clare, the cost of a three-bed home ha...