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It's claimed survivors of sexual assault and rape in Clare are facing barriers to justice due to a lack of adequate healthcare facilities.  There are currently six Sexual Assault Treatment Units nationwide, but none serving the MidWest.  Although Limerick does have a Forensic Medical Examination Unit, this can only be accessed via Garda referral.  Ennis Fine Gael Councillor and Clare Local Area Ne...

Two exciting new works by acclaimed musicians and composers Aoife Ní Bhriain and Colm Ó Foghlú are heading on a nationwide tour this October.   Bóthar na Smaointe and An Uile Bhealach Abhaile, commissioned and produced by Stiúideo Cuan, bring together a world-class ensemble to celebrate the richness and creativity of Irish music.   The tour visits Galway, Ennis, Belfast and Dublin, and honours the...

A new documentary is set to explore the legend of a Clare village said to have been swallowed by the Atlantic.  Cill Stuifín follows folklorist Aindrias de Staic as he investigates the story of the lost village off the coast of West Clare, following in the footsteps of his late father, folklorist Eddie Stack.   Cill Stuifín wil air on TG4 today, Tuesday, October 13 at 9.30pm.   To tell us more, Al...

The Public Expenditure Minister is due to brief his Cabinet colleagues today on the efforts made to engage with unions ahead of tomorrow's strike by public sector workers.     It's after unions rejected Jack Chambers' invitation to meet at the Workplace Relations Commission today.     More than 300 thousand workers including teachers, healthcare staff and civil servants will take part in a 24 hour...

Hopes have been expressed that the construction of a 200-megawatt data centre in Ennis will attract significant international investment to Clare. The Supreme Court has upheld a decision by the then An Bord Pleanála to grant planning permission for the development. The project is a key part of the Ennis 2040 plan, with applicant Art Data Centres describing it as the only centre “of this scale that...

We are celebrating county champions as Inagh-Kilnamona take control of the Canon Hamilton for the first time while Kilmurry Ibrickane have captured a second Clare ladies senior football crown.

Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch took us through the weekend’s sporting fixtures. ~ T.U.S. Clare Senior Hurling Championship Final ~  Inagh-Kilnamona v Kilmaley (Sunday, Ennis) ~ Clare Senior LGFA Final ~ Kilmurry Ibrickane v Fergus Rovers (Sunday, St Michaels Park Kilmihil)  Image (c) Clare FM

St Francis Credit Union has launched a new Green Loan at a rate of 6.5%, aimed at helping members make their homes more energy-efficient and switch to greener forms of transport.    The loan can be used for projects including solar panels, heat pumps, home insulation, upgraded windows and doors, and electric or other energy-efficient cars.    The credit union is also hosting a free online Green Li...

Judy Beck from Clonroad Garden Centre, Ennis was back on Monday’s Morning Focus to answer all your gardening queries. This week, Judy gave listed the top 5 shrubs to plant this time of year. If you have any questions for Judy, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964. Image (c) Clare FM

Clare Climate Action Week is back for its second year, with a programme of events, workshops and community initiatives taking place across the county from today until Sunday, October 18th.    The week aims to highlight local climate action and give people practical information on everything from home energy upgrades and sustainable transport to reducing waste and supporting greener communities.   ...

A Clare business is celebrating national recognition for an initiative that is making a real difference to older people in our communities.  Rock the Rails Family Store in Kilrush has won the Age Friendly Business Innovation Award at the 2026 National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards, announced in Limerick on Thursday night.  The business brings clothing directly to older people in...

Irish Book Week returns this Saturday for its ninth year, celebrating Irish writers, publishers, illustrators, poets and, of course, the independent bookshops that help bring their work to readers.  Running from October 17th to 24th, the nationwide campaign encourages us all to shop local, shop Irish and rediscover the pleasure of browsing a bookshop, finding a new favourite author or attending a...

Wetter winters and heavier rainfall are putting increasing pressure on sports clubs across Clare, with training sessions and fixtures regularly disrupted by unplayable grass pitches.  Now, Lisdoonvarna Fine Gael councillor Joe Garrihy has submitted a motion to the October meeting of Clare County Council calling for a countywide All-Weather Sports Facilities Strategy, developed in partnership with...

The new Ennis Town Bus Service is being hailed as a momentous boost for the entire county.    The service which officially comes into public use this Sunday,  went on a test run for media and elected representatives on Friday.    The two half hourly routes, one running from Clarecastle to Ballymaley and the other connecting the Lahinch and Tulla Roads will operate daily from 6am to midnight.    Cl...

Efforts are continuing to save The Record Break Arts & Vinyl Café in Ennis, a much-loved independent record shop, café and live music venue that has been part of the town’s cultural life for the past 12 years.    Founder Sinéad Nic Síoda is leading a fundraising campaign to purchase the building on Upper Market Street, after it emerged that the property was going to market.     With a critical dea...

New research from the Road Safety Authority is highlighting the dangers facing young drivers, particularly late at night and in the early hours of the morning.   Between 2021 and 2025, 189 drivers aged between 17 and 25 were involved in fatal collisions across Ireland, with 78 of those drivers losing their lives.   The report also highlights the particular risks on ordinary roads and the need for...

Clare has the tenth-highest amount of people continuously on unemployment benefit in the country. New figures show 538 people here have been constantly in receipt of jobseekers allowance or jobseekers benefit since September 2021. The data released to Independent Offaly TD Carol Nolan shows 17,471 people have been consistently claiming nationwide. Clare Aontú Representative June Dillon claims the...

In 2009, a road collision changed Joe McCormack’s life forever. This documentary explores Joe’s journey through the challenges of recovery, the strength of his family, and his determination to regain his independence and get back on the road. Funded by the Coimisiún na Meán’s news reporting scheme.

Clare FM Commentary Of 2026 Clare LGFA Final - KIB v Fergus Rovers

Clare FM Commentary Of 2026 TUS Clare SHC Final - Inagh Kilnamona v Kilmaley

Fr Brendan Quinlivan presents this week’s Beyond Belief which includes an interview with Fr. Paul Finery, Rector of the Pontifical Irish College in Rome. Fr. Tony O’Riordan SJ on “prisoners Sunday and the idea of restorative justice and a message from Pope Leo XIV on the centenary of World Mission Sunday which takes place next week.

Uisce Éireann has been accused of failing to protect Lough Derg. It comes as Clare County Council continues to monitor the presence of Algal Bloom on the Tipperary side of the waterbody. According to the River Shannon Protection Alliance , Uisce Éireann is responsible for discharging 174 tonnes of nitrogen into the Shannon from Wastewater Treatment Plants annually. Clare Independent MEP Michael Mc...

An urgent appeal has been launched for RhD negative blood in Clare amid hospital shortages. The Irish Blood Transfusion Service has issued a pre-amber alert, which means some elective surgeries are at risk of cancellation without further donations. According to The IBTS, the majority of donations support cancer patients, births and emergency care. It will be holding clinics at the West County Hote...

Fr Brendan Quinlivan leads our Sunday Prayer for today 11th October 2026, the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Over 2,200 people across Clare and Limerick are currently languishing on audiology waiting lists. It comes as the national deaf and hard of hearing charity Chime has called for regular screening for over 50s to prevent cognitive decline. According to the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing only one in five adults who report poor hearing have a hearing aid. Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor and HSE Regio...