Best EI Weekly Listen Podcasts (2025)

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Clare O'Malley - Irish Artist Of The Week 8:09

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Clare O’Malley is an Irish singer-songwriter and actress who has captivated audiences across the world. For years, Clare O’Malley has commanded the spotlight—whether it was starring in major theatrical productions in New York City and Ireland’s National Theatre, The Abbey, or appearing in films like Creed. She’s taken on iconic theatrical roles, ea…

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Midwest Emergency Capacity HIQA Review Pushed Back To September 11:40

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The publication of the HIQA review of emergency capacity in the Midwest has been pushed back to September.The Health Minister has confirmed this week that the health watchdog's report, which will examine the case for a new emergency department in this region, is now expected to be published four months after its initial projected completion date.Je…

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Ar An Lá Seo - 13-06-2025 2:09

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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 13ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1975 chuaigh an costas maireachtála suas agus chuaigh sé thar an dara chéim.I 1997 bhí an rialtas chun faigh le huacht eacnamaíocht a mbeadh chun fás níos tapúla.I 1986 bhí na bóthair timpeall an chontae ag titim as a chéile go háirithe in I…

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Scoil Chríost Rí Hosts Second Annual Regatta 3:41

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A Clare primary school has made its own bit of history hosting its second annual regatta today.Scoil Chriost Rí in Clougheligh is taking advantage of it's unique location along the shores of the River Fergus to launch kayaks, pedal boats and more for its third to sixth class pupils.The 'Kayak Le Chéile' event which is assisted by the Burren Adventu…

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Weekend Sport Preview – June 13th 9:04

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To preview the sporting fixtures, Alan Morrissey was joined on Monday’s Morning Focus by Clare FM's GAA Commentator Syl O’Connor.Games Previewed:All- Ireland Senior Football Championship – Group 3: Clare v Louth (Sunday, Laois Hire O'Moore Park, Portlaoise, 2pm) All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship, Semi-Final: Clare v Cork (Sunday, FBD Semple St…

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Village Tour: Season 2, Episode 24: Kilbaha 34:27

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It is time for the twenty-fourth episode of our second season of The Village Tour.With The Village Tour, we here at Morning Focus are aiming to highlight the smaller villages and townlands around the county.By doing this, we hope to showcase their unique character, while also bringing their diversity and individuality to life for you, the listener.…

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Hit & Hope Project Serves Up Free Tennis & Hope to Children in Refugee Camps Across Europe and the Middle East 5:36

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Hit & Hope project is bringing free tennis lessons and equipment to children in refugee camps across Europe and the Middle East. Since 2018, Wesley O’Brien, Coach at Killaloe-Ballina Tennis Club & founder of Hit & Hope travelled to seven countries, using sport to bring hope to kids affected by war. Now, with the help of a signed 2025 Kerry Senior F…

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Record Number Of Primary Schools Seeking Emergency Financial Assistance 15:00

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Record numbers of schools have had to seek emergency financial assistance from the Department of Education this year, as they struggle to meet dramatically increased running costs with inadequate funding. That is according to the Catholic Primary School Management Association (CPSMA). The management body says an urgent increase in financial support…

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Shannon Locals Allege Someone Is Deliberately Targeting Cats With Poison 16:04

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Cat owners in Shannon would do well to listen very carefully to our first conversation on today’s show. That’s because it is alleged that a person or persons are poisoning local cats in the Rossbracken area. According to a post on social media, several local pets and stray cats around have recently fallen ill or died under suspicious circumstances.…

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Three Clare Music Venues To Benefit From €500,000 Goverment Funding Pot 3:09

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Three Clare music venues are among the beneficiaries of a €500,000 Government funding pot. The Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O'Donovan, has announced the 33 recipients of the Grassroots Music Venues Support Scheme. Kenny's Bar Lahinch, Pot Duggan's in Ennistymon and the Attic in Doolin will all receive up to €15,000 under …

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Rapdily Growing Clare SME Calls For Inclusion Of New Homes In Solar Grant Scheme 3:32

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A rapidly growing Clare SME is calling for newly built homes to be included in the solar panel grant scheme. Fitzgerald Electrical and Solar PV Solutions has increased its headcount from 10 employees to over 100 in recent years and was one of four businesses showcased at the annual Ennis Chamber President's Lunch yesterday afternoon, attended by En…

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O'Connell Commends Strength In Depth As Minors Prepare For All Ireland Semi Final 9:35

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The manager of the Clare minor hurlers has commended his sides strength in depth as they prepare for their last four tie in the All Ireland Championship.Clare and Cork will be hoping to secure their place in the decider when they do battle in the semi final in FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles.Both sides are looking to reach the final for the first tim…

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Garry Claims Two Pointer Conversion Success Will Determine Banner Fate In Senior Football Championship 13:20

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Clare's success at converting their opportunities for two-pointers has been tipped as the deciding factor for determining their fate in the All Ireland Senior Football ChampionshipPeter Keane's side will be hoping to keep their season alive on Sunday afternoon when they face Louth in Laois Hire O'Moore Park in a winner takes all clash.Clare kicked …

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Ar An Lá Seo - 12-06-2025 2:09

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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 12ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1981 bhí na vótálaí mná ón tír na daoine a rinne an difríocht sa toradh den Dáil nua.I 1992 chuaigh an banphrionsa den Bhreatain Bheag amach go poiblí don chéad uair ónar tháinig sí amach le dhá leabhair nua faoina shaol.I 1981 d'aontaigh an…

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Clare Photographer’s Photo Makes Cover of New David Attenborough Documentary 12:02

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A picture taken by an award-winning Clare photographer is gracing the cover of a new documentary by David Attenborough. A fantastic photo of a humpback whale and its baby, taken by George Karbus, is the cover for Ocean with David Attenborough, the latest documentary from the legendary British broadcaster, biologist, natural historian and writer. It…

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Clare Family Carers Supports Heart of Gold Campaign 3:21

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Family Carers Ireland’s Heart of Gold campaign is underway! The campaign, which runs throughout June, is urging the public to buy and wear a heart of gold in support and recognition of the work carried out on a daily basis by more than half a million family carers across Ireland. Heart of Gold Day, in integral part of the campaign, takes place toda…

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O'Dea 12th International Clan Gathering In Ennis 14:09

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A family gathering worth an estimated quarter of a million euro to the Clare economy is taking place this weekend. Over 150 members of the O’Dea clan from around the world are descending on the Banner County for their latest international gathering. Extended members of the family are coming together to mark 707 years since their ancestors were invo…

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Clare Women In Business - Colette Nagle - Episode 8 15:49

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Clare Women in Business on Clare FM.Limestone Yoga Studio is located in Corofin in North Clare. Surrounded by the wild beauty of the Burren landscape, Limestone Yoga offers classes, workshops, and retreats for all ages and levels.She is founder and owner of Limestone Yoga.…

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Fears Ennis Will Be "Hamstrung" Unless Wastewater Capacity Addressed 2:14

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It's feared Ennis will be "hamstrung" unless urgent action is taken to increase wastewater capacity. Ennis Municipal District has confirmed no new planning permissions can be given in the south of Ennis or in Clarecastle at present as the Clareabbey Wastewater Treatment Plant is at full capacity. The body has now written to Uisce Éireann requesting…

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MOSH Show Is Coming To Glór 6:42

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A show with a difference is coming to Ennis next week. Glór will play host to Mosh next Wednesday (18th June). It is described as a “raucous dance-theatre show that explores a (sometimes) misunderstood subculture with humour, heart and a whole lot of headbanging.” Mosh is directed by dance artist Rachel Ní Bhraonáin, who created the show, and chore…

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Vandeleur Festival Returns For Its Third Year To Kilrush 8:01

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The Vandeleur Festival will make its eagerly awaited return to Kilrush later this month. The festival returns for its third year, taking place from Thursday, the 26th, to Sunday, the 29th of June. This year’s Vandeluer Festival will feature an outstanding headline line-up, including internationally renowned Irish American supergroup Cherish The Lad…

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Éamonn Meehan on First ever Court Case Raising Alleged Complicity in War Crimes 6:40

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The first ever case raising alleged complicity in war crimes in an Irish court is set to be heard next month. The Global Legal Action Network is seeking a judicial review over a decision by Gardaí not to investigate a complaint alleging Airbnb is money laundering the profits of Israeli war crimes. The company - whose headquarters for Europe, the Mi…

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1-Day Golf Challenge Fundraiser In Aid Of Transplant Sport Ireland 14:56

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Robbie is getting ready to embark on an important fundraiser for Transport Sport Ireland. It’s a cause that is close to Robbie’s heart, as he was the recipient of a kidney transplant, which was given to him by his friend in the rugby team.To find out more about this, Robbie Merrigan joined Alan Morrissey on Thursday's Morning Focus.Photo(C) and sup…

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Former EI Electronics CEO Awarded Honorary UL Doctorate 7:07

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Mick Guinee has been honoured by the University of Limerick. The former CEO of Ei Electronics has been bestowed with an honorary Doctorate of Engineering in recognition of his immense legacy as an engineer, employer, entrepreneur, innovator and philanthropist in the Mid-West region. On Thursdays Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by former CE…

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Cullaun Sailing Club Wins Club Of The Year Award 7:52

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Cullaun Sailing Club is celebrating after winning a prestigious award. The Kilkishen-based club were awarded Club of the Year 2024 by the Irish Sailing Association. It’s a huge honour for Cullaun Sailing Club. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Jim O'Sullivan, Commodore of Cullaun Sailing Club and club member, Margaret Hynes.Photo(C): h…

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Enterprise Minister Says 9% VAT Rate Will Be Of Huge Importance To Clare 21:43

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Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke is in Clare today. He is due to visit businesses in the county and will attend the Ennis Chamber of Commerce President’s lunch, where he will be the keynote speaker. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke.Photo(C):…

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Clare County Council To Call On Government To End Funding Of Israeli War Bonds 15:36

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Clare County Council has agreed to ask the Government to "investigate and instigate" actions that can be taken to end Irish complicity in the Gaza genocide. Unanimous support was given to a motion tabled by seven Fianna Fáil councillors this week calling on the Government to "prevent the funding of Israeli war bonds" and "fast track the Occupied Te…

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Clare Warned To Be Wary Of Retribution In Do Or Die Clash With Louth 11:16

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It's claimed Clare need to prepared to withstand constant pressure and be wary of retribution in their do or die clash with Louth this weekend. The Banner round off their Sam Maguire group stage campaign on Sunday with a trip to Laois Hire O'Moore Park in Portlaoise to face the Leinster Champions, with the winners progressing to an All Ireland prel…

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Guilfoyle Says Fast Start Will Be The Target For Clare In Minor Hurling Semi Final 9:19

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A former Clare hurling captain says a fast start will be the target for the Clare minor hurlers as they look to reach the All Ireland FinalGer O'Connell's charges return to FBD Semple Stadium on Sunday afternoon to face Munster Champions Cork in their last four clash.Clare had an impressive showing in Thurles last time out, outscoring Galway 1-10 t…

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Councillor Says Rules Need To Be Improved Following Meeting Interruption 4:28

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A Clare county councillor claims the rules around interruptions at meetings need to be revised following an incident this week. At the June meeting of Ennis Municipal District, Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle was prevented by Mayor of Ennis Clare Colleran-Molloy from finishing a point of clarity he was making concerning the use of taxation revenue to fu…

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Ar An Lá Seo - 11-06-2025 2:20

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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 11ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1976 tháinig an nuacht amach go mbeadh an cáiníocóir chun cabhrú leis an tionscal Éireannach ionas go mbeidís ábalta mair.I 2004 tháinig The Way ar ais an oíche roimhe I gcóir an teacht ar ais de na Colombia Three chuig Éirinn.I 1976 cheap a…

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Clare LGFA Chair Claims Strength Of Senior Club Draw Bodes For Exciting Championship Campaign 4:07

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The Chairperson of the Clare Ladies Football Association says the strength of the senior championship draw bodes well for an exciting season.The draw for every grade took place last night, with reigning champs Kilmurry Ibrickane pitted against promoted Intermediate champions Éire Óg, Burren Gaels and Fergus Rovers.While in Group B, finalists Doora …

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Clare Artist's Work Celebrates 50 Years Of Flight AERCAP 7:52

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Michael is a renowned artist who hails from Dublin but now calls Lahinch his home. Michael came to prominence when he was appointed by the Irish Government as the official artist for the historic Royal visit of Queen Elizabeth to Ireland. Indeed, three of his paintings hang in Buckingham Palace. Michael has been commissioned by Aercap, the world’s …

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Financial Advice: Advantages and Disadvantages of Buying a Holiday Home or Mobile Home in Ireland 9:18

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On Wednesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tommy Corbett from Carey Corbett Financial Solutions.This week, Tommy provided Alan and our Morning Focus listeners with advice on Buying a Holiday Home or Mobile Home in Ireland.By Clare FM

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Whole Country to be Designated Rent Pressure Zone: What's Needed to Unlock Housing Development? 25:17

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The Housing Minister says he's “confident” proposed changes to rent pressure zones will lead to an increase in housing supply. Under the plan, which was approved by Coalition leaders last night, RPZs are to be extended across the country to cover every tenancy. However, new builds will not have a cap anymore and increases or decreases will be linke…

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Clare Man Living In Ukraine 13:48

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Last September, we spoke with David McMahon. David, who hails from Newmarket-On-Fergus, was leading efforts by the United Nations to clear explosives in Ukraine. David has extensive experience in explosives ordnance and demining. Since volunteering to go to Cambodia in 1993, he has operated in Afghanistan, Kosovo, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia and S…

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New Inclusive Children's Playground Set to Open at Mullagh Sportsfield 10:59

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A new inclusive childrens playground will be opened at the Mullagh Sportsfield this Saturday afternoon (14th June, 12pm). To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Chairman of the Sportsfield Committee who have brought the project to fruition, Pat Sexton.Photo(C): Clare FMBy Clare FM

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Tributes Paid Following Passing of Beloved Shannon GP 9:17

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Tributes are being paid following the passing of a beloved GP in Shannon. The condolences and fond memories have been pouring in from the local community in Shannon for the late Dr. Nnaji (Fabian) Akamnonu. Dr Fabian, as he was affectionately known, operated the Ozundu Medical Centre in Ballycasey. He is survived by his wife Anne, children Chioma, …

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260 Homes Blocked From Development Over Lack Of Progress On Ennis "Road To Nowhere" 8:09

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Clare County Council has committed to meeting the Department of Transport to ensure the delivery of the Ennis Northern Inner Relief Road. Locally dubbed "The Road to Nowhere" it was envisaged to link the Lahinch Road at Claureen to the Tulla Road , however only a 520m section connecting the Gort Road Industrial Estate to the Clare Technology Park w…

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Families Fearing For Children's Safety In Clare Estate 2:36

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Residents of a Clare housing estate are reportedly afraid to allow their children out by themselves due a growing anti-social behaviour problem. Fine Gael Councillor Mary Howard has called for vegetation to be cut back at the entrance to Elm Park in Ennis amid reports of alcohol consumption and other "unsavoury" behaviour at the site. Ennis Municip…

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Division 2 Campaign To Stand To Clare Ladies Footballers As Banner Go In Search Of Home Quarter Final 5:08

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A former Clare intercounty player says the experience Clare will have gained from their Division 2 League campaign will stand to Clare in the latter stages of the championship.Clare go to Chadwicks Wexford Park on Sunday looking to secure a home quarter final with a win.Both sides are already guaranteed a place in the last eight courtesy of impress…

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Kilmurry Ibrickane And Doora Barefield Vying For Spot In WillWeGo.com Cusack Cup Final 4:29

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Kilmurry Ibrickane and Doora Barefield will be hoping to book their place for a shot at early season silverware when they face off in the semi final of the WillWeGo.com Cusack Cup.The two sides go head to head in Quilty on Friday evening, with the winner progressing to face Jack Daly holders Éire Óg in the decider. Doora Barefield ran out comprehen…

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Clare Manager Brian Lohan Speaking After Munster SHC Loss To Tipperary 4:48

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Clare Manager Brian Lohan Speaking After Munster SHC Loss To Tipperary by Clare FMBy Clare FM

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East Clare Residents Claim Windfarms Will Destroy Their Lives 3:04

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East Clare residents claim windfarm developments proposed for their area will destroy their lives.It comes as Clare County Council has requested updates to national wind energy guidelines that will aim to put defined limit on the height and scale of turbine developments. There are currently pending applications to build 104 turbines here, however t…

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Ar An Lá Seo - 10-06-2025 2:23

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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 10ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1967 bhí an t-iarratas ón Bhreatain chun téigh isteach chuig an Chómhargadh Eorpach chun a bheith cuir I láthair sa Bhruiséil an lá tar éis.I 1994 níor ghlac na vótálaithe leis an toghchán Eorpach an lá roimhe in ainneoin na easaontas idir n…

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Dog And Cat Left Inside Ennis House For Several Days 6:37

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A serious case of neglect has come to light in Clare involving two animals left indoors without food or water for several days.Clare's County Dog Warden as well as representatives of the Gardaí and Clare County Council inspected an Ennis house last week following reports of a dog being left inside unattended.When they gained access to the house, th…

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Irish French Reggae Artist LOR-KEY On Listening Event In Ennistymon 10:14

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LOR-KEY, known to his friends and family as Lorcan O’Garvey, will be performing in the Cheese Press in Ennistymon on Thursday (12th June) The gig will act as a listening party for his debut EP, I AM THE KEY... To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Irish-French reggae artist, Lorcan O’Garvey.Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=21…

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Open Letter to Eir Demanding Fibre Redundancy in West Clare 9:20

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An open letter has been written by businesses and individuals in both Kilrush and the greater West Clare region to Eir, to express their serious concern over what they describe as the “vulnerability of broadband infrastructure” serving their communities.To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Chris Koble, Borrow a Geek.Photo(C): Proxima Stud…

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History In Focus: The Fair Of Spancil Hill 13:36

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In this week’s History in Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by local historian and author, Colm Liddy to focus on the Fair Of Spancil Hill.If you have any stories you would like to share with Colm about your town, you can contact him at [email protected] or Clare FM at [email protected] Clare FM

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Creativity In Counselling 6:32

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Donna McGrath is in the process of establishing a new business in Ennis: a psychotherapy and counselling service, but in a creative way. Check out Donna's Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/solas_psychotherapy?igsh=MXV4cHMxbXR3eGg0dw%3D%3DTo find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Donna McGrath.Photo(C): Donna McGrath's Instagram…