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A former Clare hurling captain has called for the GAA to urgently clamp down on head-high challenges to ensure player safety. It comes in the wake of Clare's 0-29 to 0-16 win over Dublin in the All Ireland Hurling Quarter Final. The result was marred by a serious injury suffered by David Reidy late in the second half. Tommy Guilfoyle says tackling a player in the act of picking up the ball needs t...

The Junior Transport Minister claims he'll liaise with Transport Infrastructure Ireland with a view to reducing the speed limit on a dangerous section of a Clare national secondary road. Residents of Darragh recently met with Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Independent TD Seán Canney, to highlight their concerns around the speed limit, poor road surface and inadequate signage on...

The Mayor of Ennis says she's looking forward to a brighter future for housing in the town. It's after An Coimisúin Pleanála ruled in favour of Glenveagh Homes Plans to build a 300-unit estate near Drumbiggle. While sites at Ashline and at Claureen have also been confirmed for an investment of between €10m and €20m under the Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund that will unlock lands for the con...

Stephen Fletcher presents this Beyond Belief in which we hear how ancient pilgrimage paths and the beauty of the west are opening new doors of faith as he talks spiritual tourism with a Pioneer Minister in Training, Valerie Raitt. Also, as the Franciscan movement marks its 800th anniversary, Stephen talks to Fr Tom Ryan who tells us how this centuries old tradition remains surprisingly relevant —...

Fr Gerry Kenny leads our Sunday Prsayer for today the 21st June 2026, the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Clare County Council says it's looking to extend its operating season at beaches and coastal locations. The local authority has come under pressure to provide lifeguards outside of the June to September season and to open toilet facilities on a more regular basis in light of May's high temperatures seeing crowds flock to waterways. The council says it's not possible to guarantee full lifeguard cov...

Uisce Éireann is urging consumers in Clare to conserve their water usage over an impending dry spell expected this Summer. The utility is warning that communities could experience outage in the months ahead due to an expected increase in demand for treated water. It says that simple measures such as collecting rainwater for gardening use, fixing leaks, showering instead of bathing and turning the...

Coming up on the show, we will preview Clare's All Ireland hurling quarter final against Dublin; look ahead to the camogie sides trip to Nowlan Park, hear about plans for next season with Ennis Women's Rugby, and Greyhound Focus too

Georgia G is a 25-year-old singer/songwriter from Malahide, Dublin, now based in New York City. Writing songs for as long as she can remember, Georgia draws inspiration from artists including Sheryl Crow, Fleetwood Mac and Adele, blending elements of pop, indie rock with hints of country into her own vibrant sound. Georgia has been selected as Track of the Week multiple times, earning recognition...

Clare is on track for a significant jobs boost with the opening of a new business tomorrow. DIY retailer Woodies is expanding to this county for the very first time and will officially open its Ennis store in the Ballymaley Business Park. It's expected to created 34 part-time and full-time positions. Woodies CEO Damien Dwyer says they're hugely excited about the move.

The village of Newmarket-On-Fergus is said to be in shock after home was set alight in a criminal incident on Wednesday night. The incident occurred in Kilnasoolagh Park at around 11:30pm and it's understood three children were in inside the property at the time, however no injuries have been reported. Gardaí have completed a technical examination of the scene and have confirmed that investigation...

Alan Morrissey was joined live in-studio by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch to chat about the upcoming sporting fixtures for the weekend. - All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Quarter-Final: Clare v Dublin (Saturday, FBD Semple Stadium, 7pm) - All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship: Kilkenny v Clare (Saturday, UPMC Nowlan Park, 2:30pm) Image (c) Clare FM

One of Ireland's oldest and most celebrated traditions, the Spancilhill Fair, returns on Tuesday, June 23rd.   With a history stretching back more than 400 years, the fair attracts visitors from across Ireland and beyond.   Joining Alan Morrissey on the line was Michael O'Connor, PRO for the Spancilhill Fair Committee, to tell us more about this year's event and what people can look forward to. Ph...

Construction is progressing well on what will be Clare's first publicly owned dog park, with the new facility in Shannon now expected to be completed by mid-July.   Ground preparation works are underway, and the project is being hailed as an important new amenity for local dog owners and the wider community.   With demand for dog parks growing and facilities becoming increasingly popular around th...

As families across Clare prepare to celebrate Father's Day this weekend, there's a special event taking place that combines history, music, storytelling, crafts and plenty of family fun.   This Sunday (21st June), Craggaunowen will host its Mid-Summer Celebration from 11am to 5pm, marking both the summer solstice and Father's Day with a packed programme of activities for all ages.   To tell us mor...

Morning Focus is marking County Clare Men’s Health Week 2026 (15–21 June) with the theme “What’s Your Small Step?” as part of a week-long series of activities, discussions, and ways to take part.   The initiative, supported by Clare County Council and the Men’s Health Pledge, encourages men to make small, practical changes to improve physical and mental wellbeing.   We will explore how small, real...

Quin Summer Fest is taking place this Sunday, the 21st of June, at Monks Well in the heart of Quin Village (from 10am to 2pm).   The summer market will feature a fantastic range of local artists, craftspeople, food producers and makers, offering everything from art and photography to handcrafted woodwork, skincare products, delicious local food and much more.  Joining Alan Morrissey earlier today...

The Oireachtas Housing Committee has published a major new report on homelessness, urging the Government to consider all options, including the possible reintroduction of an emergency ban on no-fault evictions.   The report also calls for greater investment in homelessness prevention, more social and affordable housing, and a renewed focus on tackling child homelessness.   With homelessness contin...

New figures from the Department of Housing show that Clare is among the strongest-performing counties in the country under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant scheme.   Since its launch in 2022, more than €14.7 million has been paid out locally to help bring vacant and derelict properties back into use, with Clare ranking behind only Dublin, Cork, Donegal & Tipperary in terms of funding awarde...

The timeline for the delivery of a long-awaited medical facility in Ennis has been pushed back yet again. The Government has confirmed that the county's first renal haemodialysis unit to be operated by Fresenius Medical Care in the Clare Technology Park on the Gort Road is expected to be operational within the final three months of this year. The unit, which will have 120 slots per week, was initi...

A Clare woman living with a visual impairment has told an Oireachtas Committee that the disability payment system has left her trapped on a very low income. The maximum rate of disability allowance in Ireland is currently €254 per week. However, the payment is means tested for any individual with a disability earning more than €165 per week in part-time work. Áine Dunne from Shannon says she's afr...

The Dancing for Pleasure Group have plenty to celebrate.  The weekly dancing community where all ages and abilities are welcome, have reached their 40th anniversary.  Joining Alan Morrissey from the Dancing for Pleasure Group were two of its founding members, Andy Carmody and Ena Brennan. Photo (c) Clare FM

As Ireland prepares to take on the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, primary school pupils across the country are being encouraged to learn more about Europe through the award-winning Blue Star Programme.     The initiative brings the EU to life in classrooms through projects exploring European history, geography, culture and citizenship. Eleven schools in Clare are already taking p...

The Environmental Protection Agency is warning that Ireland's cleanest rivers are continuing to decline, with its latest report showing little overall improvement in water quality during 2025.  The EPA says nutrient pollution from agriculture and wastewater remains the biggest challenge, and warns that without significant action, meaningful improvements are unlikely in the near future.   The repor...

Time for another Taste of the Week, on Thursday’s Morning Focus Alan Morrissey was joined by Danny Lynch, Chef from Le Cheile in Barefield. Danny told us a recipe for a Cajun Chicken Burger and other goodies. Image (c) Clare FM