Best Club Hurling Podcasts (2025)

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Brian Carthy - GAA Club Football & Hurling Championship Results - Saturday, 6th December & Sunday, 7th December, 2025 2:47

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Gaelic Games commentator & journalist, Brian Carthy brings you up-to-date with the results from the GAA Club Football & Hurling Championships for Saturday, 6th December and Sunday, 7th December, 2025.By Brian Carthy

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Interviews With Eire Óg And O'Callaghan's Mills Ahead Of Munster Club Hurling Finals 1:05:04

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Ahead of their Munster club hurling finals, Clare FM's Derek Dormer spoke with the Eire Óg and O'Callaghan's Mills camps to look ahead to a massive weekend of actionBy Clare FM

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Eddie and Mickey on the great Danes and Shamrocks narrow defeat to St Martins 1:07:52

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Eddie and Mickey discuss and emotional win for Danesfort and a narrow defeat for Ballyhale Shamrocks against a driven St Martins team. The KCLR Hurling Podcast brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.By The KCLR Sport Team

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Ep 3423: Rio's World Cup Jitters, Munster Take A Bath, Rieko Arrives, Dingle At The Death - 08/12/25 57:44

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Permutations Man had a rough week last week and he is back on air today to explain what happened. Ken asks if Rio Ferdinand was the worst possible choice for a complex World Cup tv draw? The Champions Cup is back, and Munster got a reality check inside the first 20 minutes against Bath on Saturday evening. Munster legend Dave Kilcoyne and Gerry Tho…

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The Football Pod: Sherlock-Geaney shootout, Dingle-Barrs rules debate, Ballyboden win, Kilcoo-Scotstown 41:52

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It's your Monday episode of The Football Pod - after a classic Munster Club Football Final - Tommy, James and Paddy get stuck into it all, from the midfield warfare, to the controversial decisions and the shooters exhibition. We had our Leinster Football final and plenty of action from the Junior and Intermediate deciders also. Enjoy. Chapters (01:…

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Irish athletics legend David Gillick chats about his new book 28:50

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ON THIS week's podcast, Kieran caught up with Irish athletics legend and RTÉ reporter David Gillick to chat about his new book The Race: The Inside Track on the Ruthless World of Elite Athletics. Gillick is well known to Irish sports fans and indeed West Cork sporting fanatics for his interviews he has done over the years with local athletes such a…

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Ep 3422: Villa's Glory, Ken Weeps for Europe, Mixed Zone Mo - 08/12/25 1:08:27

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The memory of Friday's FIFA draw continues to linger like the smell of a dead rat under the floorboards. As he whines about middle-of-the-night kick offs, people are accusing Ken of being 'eurocentric' - but surely somebody has to be? Meanwhile Mo Salah seems to have torched his future at Liverpool by accusing the manager and club of throwing him u…

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Clare Social Enterprise Conference To Celebrate Impact And Empower Local Changemakers 8:18

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Clare Local Development Company (CLDC) will host the Clare Social Enterprise Conference 2025 on Wednesday, 10th December at The Inn at Dromoland. It will bring together social enterprises, community leaders and local changemakers from across the county. The event will celebrate the growing impact of Clare’s social enterprises while offering practic…

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Former Shannon Air Traffic Controller Shares His Aviation Journey On Morning Focus 15:26

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Originally from Dublin, Mick Campbell is a former Air Traffic Controller based at Shannon, who now runs Irish Skies Pod, an aviation–related channel on YouTube. Irish Skies Pod was started by Mick, who funds and operates this one man show from his Kilrush base. Alan Morrissey was delighted to chat with Mick on Monday's Morning Focus.Photo (c) Irish…

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Clare Coastal Communities Warned Of "Severe Weather Conditions" Ahead Of Orange Wind Warning 4:35

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Those living in coastal parts of Clare are being warned to "expect the unexpected" and stay out of the water ahead of the arrival of Storm Bram.A Status Orange wind warning comes into effect here at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning and remains in place until 6 o'clock tomorrow evening.Met Éireann is warning of flooding of low-lying coastal areas as well…

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Clare GPs Already Seeing Surge In Flu Presentations 4:57

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A Clare GP says doctors are already dealing with a sizeable surge in flu presentations ahead of seasonal peak expected in the coming weeks.It comes as the Irish Medical Organisation has issued a warning for vulnerable patients to get a flu vaccine as soon as possible due to hospital bed capacity shortages.This morning alone, the Irish Nurses and Mi…

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Shannon Athletic Club Member Took 1st Place At NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon 11:34

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Karl Fitzmaurice, a member of Shannon Athletic Club, claimed first place at the Brooklyn Half Marathon. He had to see off the challenge of thousands of competitors to achieve this feat. To find out more, Karl joined Alan Morrissey on Monday's edition of Morning Focus.Photo (c) Shannon Athletic Club via Facebook…

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In The Garden – House & Patio Plants For Christmas 19:54

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Alan Morrissey was joined by Judy Beck from Clonroad Garden Centre in Ennis.On In The Garden this week, Judy told us about the different types of plants that you could use for your house and patio this Christmas.If you have any questions for Judy, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.…

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Record Increase In The Number Of People Dying In The State 9:36

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New figures from the Courts Service show a record increase in the number of people dying in the state. Grants of administration have risen from 3,670 in 2023 to 4,451 last year. Without a will, families and loved ones often face delays, uncertainty and a more complex probate process. The Law Society of Ireland, together with the Clare Bar Associati…

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President Catherine Connolly Visits Common Knowledge 6:38

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Common Knowledge received a very special guest last Friday. President Catherine Connolly visited the award-winning social enterprise in Kilfenora. To find out how this visit from our President came about, and what happened during her time at Common Knowledge, Alan Morrissey was joined by the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Common Knowledge, Fionn Kidney.I…

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Lisdoonvarna Student Advances To Final Of Stripe Young Scientist Exhibition 7:06

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Oisín Jackson is gearing up to compete in the final of the prestigious Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (YSTE) this January.A student of Mary Immaculate Secondary School in Lisdoonvarna, Oisín has been developing an innovative project that earned him a place among the country’s most promising young scientists. To discuss his project, …

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Ruan & Dysart Set To Gain New Community First Responder Unit 15:31

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A new Community First Responder (CFR) group is now in training to serve the Ruan and Dysart areas, as emergency medical response charity CRITICAL continues to expand its life-saving network in County Clare. The volunteer team will respond to life-threatening emergencies in their local communities, providing rapid assistance ahead of ambulance arriv…

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Dr Harty Cup Book Launch Promises Interest For Clare Hurling Fans 15:12

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The launch of a book on the history of the Dr. Harty Cup will be held later this week. The Horse and Jockey Hotel in Thurles will be the venue for Wednesday evening’s (8pm) launch. With the likes of St. Flannan’s College, Rice College, and St. Joseph’s Tulla having enjoyed success in the competition, the book is sure to be of interest to Clare hurl…

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West Clare Mother Says Autistic Children Treated As ‘Second-Class Citizens’ As She Seeks Local Post-Primary Autism Unit 12:33

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Dawn Bennett, a Kilrush-based hair salon proprietor, moved to the West of the county from Limerick several years to obtain a primary school place for her son Jamie, who is non-verbal and requires additional needs support in education. With Jamie set to start secondary school in the next two years, he faces the prospect of having to make the 43-kilo…

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Clare Patients "Missing Appointments" Due To Lack Of Parking At University Hospital Limerick 3:58

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It's claimed patients from Clare are consistently missing appointments due to a lack of parking at University Hospital Limerick. There are approximately 1,341 spaces on the Dooradoyle campus, while staff can also avail of three dedicated park and ride hubs. HSE MidWest has also confirmed that it's proposal to build a new multi-storey car park at UH…

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Clare TD Warns Of "Serious Setback" If Modular Wastewater Treatment Bogged Down In Bureaucracy 4:02

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A Clare TD fears communities in dire need of housing could be dealt a "serious setback" if a proposal to speed up construction becomes bogged down in bureaucracy. Bodyke Fine Gael Deputy Joe Cooney is urging the Government and Uisce Éireann not to create a "technical jungle" when establishing planning guidance for a new scheme involving modular was…

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Ep. 453 Hogan Heartbreak For Ratoath 45:58

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* Ratoath v Danesfort* Meath Gaa Annual Awards Night * Club u19 Footy & u21 Hurling Round-up* LGFA To Trial New Rules * St Pats Navan Into Br Bosco 1/4 Finals* Lottos* Talking PointsBy We Are Meath

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REACTION FROM THURLES: Dingle win Munster Club SFC on last kick of the game against St Finbarr's | OFF THE BALL 9:48

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Tommy Rooney gives you immediate reaction from Semple Stadium, Thurles where Dingle won the Munster Club Senior Football Championship on the last kick of the game as they beat St Finbarr's 1-18 to 0-20 Tommy catches up with the Geaney brothers, Conor & Dylan, Tom O'Sullivan & Mark O'Connor on the winning side and lastly St Finbarr's selector Jimmy …

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Atlantic Tales - Mountshannon Arts - Episode 231 49:01

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On Atlantic Tales this Sunday, Pat meets members of Mountshannon Arts, which is run as a non-profit, community venture, by local volunteers.Rooted in the visual arts, the collective’s ethos is to create access to works and exhibitions that would not be easy to find in a rural area. The group will also host its 30th annual festival in 2026.…

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Henry Shefflin on Shamrocks narrow defeat while Danesfort claim the Tommy Murphy Cup 27:50

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Unfortunately, Shamrocks Ballyhale lost out by a point to St Martins in a pulsating AIB GAA Leinster Senior Club Final on Saturday night in Croke Park but it was a better day for Danesfort in Navan as one of the greats made his comeback. We hear from Henry Shefflin, Daithi Hayes, Adrian Burke, Paul Murphy, Cathal O'Neill and Anthony Ireland Wall. T…

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Ian Lynch On Kilkee N68 Safety 1:23

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Ian Lynch On Kilkee N68 Safety by Clare FMBy Clare FM

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Michael McNamara on Mercosur Standards 2:01

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Michael McNamara on Mercosur Standards by Clare FMBy Clare FM

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Joe Killeen On Electric Vehicle Charging 1:08

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Joe Killeen On Electric Vehicle Charging by Clare FMBy Clare FM

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Beyond Belief - Sunday 7th December 2025 54:30

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Stephen Fletcher presents this Sunday's Beyond Belief and talks to Vatican Correspondent Colm Flynn about Pope Leo's papal visit to Turkey and Lebanon.Stephen also talks to local Kilrush solicitor Geariod Williams who was recently awarded a honour by Pope Leo for his work for the church and helping a charity supporting Christians in Jerusalem and t…

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Dáil Hears Clare Families Still Locked Out Of Defective Blocks Redress Scheme 2:02

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The Dáil has heard that Clare families living in dwellings built with defective concrete blocks fear their house will collapse whenever a weather warning is issued.It comes as the Government has published new proposed legislation containing a number of policy changes regarding grants for homeowners affected by defective construction materials.A key…

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Clare Bucks National Trend With November Car Sales Spike 1:31

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Clare saw an increase in its car sales figures last month despite a significant drop being recorded across the country.Data from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry shows 11 new vehicles were sold in the county last month compared to four at the same time in 2024.The number of new registration vehicles sold nationwide in November was down 25% o…

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Clare FM Sideline View Friday December 5th 50:46

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Coming up, we will look ahead to this weekends U21 A hurling final, hear the thoughts of Chloe Moloney on the proposed rule changes for ladies football, look ahead to the weekends soccer action, hear about a unique football game taking place on Sunday and a few other bits also.By Clare FM

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Dee Fitz - Irish Artist Of The Week 7:04

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Dee Fitz is an independent artist from Galway now living in Dublin. Only really got into music as covid hit. Released a song called 'Sweet Nothing', it's an indie pop song blending electric guitar, synth, bass guitar and drums. Lyrically it is all about falling short on your worth but finding your way back.…

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New rules, media blackout & the male/female coaching imbalance | Nadine Doherty 41:00

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Joe is joined in studio by Nadine Doherty to discuss the new rules coming to ladies football and the LGFA's media blackout around them. Nadine discusses the changes that might be coming to the sport, the lack of female coaches in inter-county ladies football and the product as a whole. Our GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by AIB.…

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Clare Actor Shares Maps & Local Stories Of Forgotten Places In Newmarket-on-Fergus 6:03

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Conor Madden, the Clare actor known for roles in Vikings and Love/Hate, joined Alan Morrissey on Friday's Morning Focus to talk about a new book.Together with local historians, Mary Grogan and John O'Brien, Conor helped produce a short book of maps and local knowledge uncovering forgotten places in Newmarket-on-Fergus.Image (c) Past Times: Maps of …

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Women In Business Networking Event: "Building Resilience In Business: Starting With Self Care" 11:32

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The Local Enterprise Office Clare is hosting a Women in Business networking event at The Old Ground Hotel, Ennis, from 10am–1pm. To find out what we can expect from the festive morning, Theresa Mulvihill, LEO Clare and Alison McGrath from First Steps paid a visit to Clare FM to speak to Alan Morrissey on Friday's Morning Focus.…

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Over 12,000 Clare People Have Attended UHG Emergency Department In Three Years 4:10

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Over 12,000 Clare people have attended the emergency department at University Hospital Galway in the last three years. New figures released by HSE Mid West to Mayor of Ennis, Fine Gael Councillor Mary Howard, show a total of 12,516 people with Clare addresses presented at the ED in Galway from the beginning of 2023 to the end of October of this yea…

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RNLI Lifesavers Christmas Fundraising Appeal 7:26

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The RNLI is launching its Christmas fundraising appeal, as its volunteer lifeboat crews selflessly prepare to spend their Christmas on call. On average, RNLI lifeboats launch over 100 times during the Christmas period* every year, with 119 launches in 2024. Whatever weather winter throws at them, RNLI crews including those at Kilrush are ready to l…

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West Clare Nurse Calls For National Haemochromatosis Strategy 11:05

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June Dillon, Clare Aontu Representative and nurse, has called for a national testing programme for haemochromatosis in Ireland, stressing the importance of early detection and treatment. Haemochromatosis, also known as “iron overload disorder,” can cause serious health problems if left untreated, including liver damage, heart disease, diabetes, and…

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Orange Campaign In Clare 12:38

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Soroptimist International is running the Orange the World Campaign, part of a UN initiative to raise awareness about gender-based violence. Sadly, Clare is not immune to this issue. According to Women’s Aid, over 269 women have been killed violently in Ireland since 1996, most at the hands of a current or former partner. As part of the campaign, st…

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Clare Branch Of Irish Kidney Association To Host Christmas Dinner With Special Guests 9:12

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The Clare Branch Of Irish Kidney Association will host its Christmas Dinner on Thursday, the 7th of December at the Temple Gate Hotel from 1pm. Special guests on the day include Dr Liam Casserly, Consultant Nephrologist at UHL and one of the key figures behind the new dialysis unit in Ennis, and Carol Moor, CEO of the Irish Kidney Association, who …

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Young People Across Clare Invited To Comhairle na nÓg Open Day 11:54

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Comhairle na nÓg is holding an Open Day on Saturday, 13th December, aimed at encouraging more young people to get involved. The event will give attendees the chance to find out more about Comhairle’s work and hear about exciting new plans for the year ahead. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined live in studio by Comhairle na nÓg members, Hol…

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Ennis Gardaí To Increase Christmas Patrols Amid Anti-Social Behaviour Concerns 9:56

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Gardaí are increasing patrols in Ennis for the Christmas period. This comes as Retailers of Ennis - the representative group for Ennis businesses - claims violence and anti-social behaviour have become the norm in the county town due to a lack of Garda presence. For more information, Alan Morrissey was joined by Sergeant Dominic Regan from Ennis Ga…

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Ryanair Urges Government To "Play Ball" To Facilitate Shannon Airport Growth 5:11

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Ryanair says the Government must play ball in order to allow it to expand its operations at Shannon Airport. The budget airline has this week confirmed that it's carried 22 million passengers through the Clare base since it first came to the facility in 1987. The airline will have a fourth based aircraft at Shannon for the first time for summer 202…

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North Clare Family Business Under Threat Following Planning Decision 4:37

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The survival of a North Clare business is under threat following a controversial planning decision. Clare County Council has refused permission for Patrick and Mary Nagle to continue operating the Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk Car Park in Liscannor, which has been providing parking, toilets and changing facilities for tourists since 2012. The local …

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Clare TD Proposes Dedicated Irish Language Teachers In Primary Schools 3:16

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The Clare-based chairperson of the Oireachtas Education Committee is suggesting primary schools hire dedicated Irish language teachers as a solution to the recruitment and retention crisis. Former primary school teacher, Meelick Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe, has proposed having teachers tasked solely with teaching Irish "to uphold the quality of Iri…

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Jimmy Dunne On The Miracle Of Budapest, A Szoboszlai Never Forgets, Hasan Piker On The American Berserk 25:53

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We've seen it all this week on Second Captains, from ultrarunning with 100 mile world record holder Caitriona Jennings to 'American ultraviolence' with Hasan Piker on Ken's Politics Podcast, taking in our Sports Book of the Year Show and a brilliant follow-up chat with Ireland and QPR's Jimmy Dunne along the way. For six independent ad-free shows a…

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Hopes Town Centre First Plan Will Vastly Improve Kilrush's Offering For Locals And Tourists 9:13

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It's hoped the Kilrush Town Centre First Plan will vastly improve the town's offering for both locals and tourists alike.Two consultation sessions will take place in Kilrush Town Hall on Thursday December 4th, from 4pm to 5pm and 5:30pm to 6:30pm, while people can also voice their opinion through a poll on the Clare County Council website.A draft v…

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Documentary 'Born That Way' To Be Screened In Ennis 11:22

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Éamon Little has directed a documentary called Born That Way, which focuses on the life and work of Patrick Lydon. Patrick Lydon was born in Massachusetts to an Irish family, before returning to Ireland during the early 1970s and, with his wife Gladys, setting up the innovative Camphill Community. Born That Way will begin a run at the Arc in Ennis,…

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Glór Presents A Very Clare Christmas 8:36

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The magic of Christmas will come alive at glór this winter, with programme of events for audiences of all ages. Following the success of last year’s celebration, glór is reprising A Very Clare Christmas on Saturday, 13th December, promising an evening filled with tradition and the vibrant creativity of Clare. On Thursday's edition of Morning Focus,…