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Relive the closing stages of Clare's dramatic Munster-U20 Hurling Semi-Final win over Cork, including breathtaking saves from netminder Mark Sheedy, the all-important winning goal from Diarmuid Stritch and all the heroics in between.By Clare FM

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 8ú lá de mí Bealtaine, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1971 bhí dochtúirí ag iarradh saol cailín a shábháil tar éis a loisceadh í agus dhá uair dhiúltaigh lena tuismitheoirí aistriú fola a dhéanamh. I 1987 d'fhan an polaisaí pá don rialtas I rith comhréiteach den ESB agus d'fhan sé faoin ráta boils…

A new report has found the water quality at all of Clare's bathing water sites to be "excellent". The Environmental Protection Agency's Bathing Water Quality Report for 2024 has deemed 81% of bathing waters nationwide to be of "excellent quality" which is the highest rate since 2014 when the classification was introduced. All 14 of Clare's bathing …

HSE MidWest's Patient Advocate says he's shocked and concerned over the continued lack of access to cancer medicines here. A new report from the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association shows that just 25% of new cancer medicines are available in Ireland, the second-lowest rate in Europe. Of the 56 oncology medicines licensed by the European Med…

The Burren Slow Food Festival takes place this weekend. Sunday’s event at the Pavilion in Lisdoonvarna, will mark the 20th anniversary of the festival. The best elements of food culture in Clare from the local growers, producers and traders will be on show.To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Colette Nagle, from Limestone Yoga, Bro…

Dara Ó Briain returns with his latest live show. One of Ireland’s greatest comedians will bring his new show, Re:Creation to the Marquee in Cork on the 29th of June, ahead of a run of shows at Vicar Street.To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Comedian, Dara O Briain.Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/Liveatthemarqueecork/photos/-jo…

Ballymorris Pottery was established by Hannah Arnup in 1994 after she and her husband John acquired a 17th century farm in rural Co. Clare.It took several years to persuade the owner to sell the property to Hannah and John. While both the cottage and farm were very run down, the couple took on what was a major undertaking to refurbish the site.Hann…

On Thursday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Danny Lynch, chef at Le Chéile, Barefield.This week, Danny shared a delicious recipe for creamy pesto pasta with garlic bread & snickers cheesecake.By Clare FM

People who eat lots of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be at greater risk of dying early. That is according to a new study, which estimates that in the UK and the US, where UPFs account for more than half of calorie intake, 14% of early deaths could be linked to the harms they cause. To discuss this, Alan was joined by Smaranda Maier. Smaranda is …

Kilmurry Ibrickane is behind an interesting charitable initiative this coming weekend. The 12 Hour Training Session, in aid of Pieta and Jigsaw, will run from Friday evening into the early hours of Saturday morning.To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Kilmurry Ibrickane club chairman, Michael Considine.Photo(C): https://www.faceboo…

Alan Morrissey was joined by our fitness and wellness coach, Kieran McMahon.Kieran is an online personal trainer.He is also the founder of KM Fitness and the Better online coaching mentorship.This week Kieran will be talking about Unhealthy Eating Habits.By Clare FM

A Clare-based dog trainer, behaviourist, and science graduate is warning that social media and gaming companies are using the same psychological techniques as dog trainers - only with far more harmful consequences. Deirdre Ryan has spent over 22 years working in animal behaviour. She has developed a fun, science-based school workshop after realisin…

Losing a loved one can be unbearably painful. When somebody near and dear dies, it’s understandable that one would want to hold onto anything that helps to keep their memory alive. However, sometimes it’s not possible to hold on to all their belongings, quite often for very practical reasons. Susan, who lives in Ennis, lost her husband two years ag…

People are using third-party apps to skip the queue for a driving test. Internet bots are being used to go through the RSA website and secure cancellation slots to sell to people waiting months. In Ennis the average waiting time for a test is 5 months and 3 weeks. In Kilrush it's 4 months and 3 weeks and in Shannon it's 5 months, two weeks. Brenda …

The Department of Transport is coming under pressure to explain why Coast Guard Helicopters can't respond to emergency medical evacuation calls on behalf of the HSE in Clare. Bristow Ireland, which took over the state contract for search and rescue aviation services last year, is currently not licensed to take stretchers on board when responding to…

The Health Minister has repeatedly mistakenly referred to a new "960 bed block" coming on stream at University Hospital Limerick when questioned on overcrowding in the Dáil. The comments were made in response to Labour TD Conor Sheehan, who raised concerns over UHL being by far the busiest hospital in the country yesterday, when the INMO recorded o…

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 7ú lá de mí Bealtaine, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1976 bhí ocht bhfear SAS ar héileacaptar go rúndacht ag dul ar ais chuig an Tuaisceart de bharr gur bhannaigh siad iad. I 2004 fuair daoine amach go raibh daoine a raibh ag obair ag AIB ag fáil níos mó airgead óna chustaiméirí nuair a bhí siad …

It's hoped a proposed healthcare facility in Clare's county town will put an end to years of hardship for many people.It comes as a planning application has been submitted for a renal dialysis facility in the Clare Technology Park which is located off the Gort Road in Ennis.As many as 80 members of the Irish Kidney Association's Clare branch curren…

Alans next guest was Clara Blodau.Clara is a student at Gort Community School.She is behind a campaign for safer cycle infrastructure on the Ennis and Galway Roads...To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Student at Gort Community School and Leading Campaign for safer cycle infrastructure on the Ennis and Galway Roads, Clara Blodau.Photo(C)…

Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy is the recipient of this year’s MÓRglór Award.The hugely popular week-long summer school in traditional music and set dance is held annually at Miltown Malbay,Glór will host a very special concert for the MÓRglór Award 2025 on Saturday, 17th of May.To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Committee Members, Harry…

In this week’s History in Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by local historian and author, Colm Liddy to focus on the 18th Century Brain Drain.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

The process of electing the next Pope gets underway today.All the cardinals taking part in the secret conclave to elect a new pontiff have arrived in Rome. More than 130 will be involved in choosing a successor to Pope Francis, who died last month. The process will start behind the closed, wooden doors of the Vatican's Sistine Chapel today.To find …

FASD Ireland will be hosting their first ever conference later this month.The organisation, which provides awareness, education and support in relation to Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, is headquartered in Ennis.Hotel Woodstock in the County Town will be the venue for the conference on the 22nd of May.To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was …

Businesses in Ireland are taking a “wait and see” approach to capital investment, amid ongoing uncertainty over US tariffs.That's according to the Government's Annual Progress Report, which has been published.It highlights the unpredictability of US trade policy, as President Donald Trump continues to threaten sweeping tariffs.In the report, the Go…

Clare County Council is being urged to use EU law to boost the county's low disability employment rate. Under Article 20 of the European Union's Public Procurement Directive, public bodies like Clare County Council can restrict some tendering processes to firms where 30% of the workforce is disadvantaged. Currently, just one-third of disabled peopl…

There's been a 12% spike in bovine tuberculosis in Clare. Figures released by the Department of Agriculture show there were 1,310 TB reactors in this county in the first three months of this year which indicates a 12% increase on the same period in 2024. The rate of TB among cattle has seen a 38% surge nationwide and Minister for Agriculture, Food …

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 6ú lá de mí Bealtaine, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1972 bhí fuadaitheoir ar eitleán I Washington an oíche roimhe agus dúirt siad leis an phíolóta chun an t- eitleán a leaindeáil agus chuir siad cheist I gcóir 115 míle punt chun 48 paisinéirí a scaoil. Ar deireadh fuair sé an t-airgead agus d'eit…

An increase in Clare tenancies compliant with building regulations has been described as positive, but it's claimed there's a lot more work to do.Over 78% of the 1,063 rental properties inspected in Clare last year did not meet regulatory requirements, but this is still the third-best compliance rate recorded here in the last fifteen years.A total …

The show kicked off with Alan Morrissey chatting to John O’Brien and Tony Cogan about the Restaurants Association of Ireland’s Cost of Doing Business 2025 Survey.Next, Alan spoke with Manufacturing Director of Ireland Operations, Tom O'Carroll and EMEA VP of QARC & Reg. Affairs, Frank Moloney. They discussed all things Zimmer Biomet. The conversati…

A Clare café owner claims supplier price gouging is forcing businesses to close and putting undue pressure on those that survive.With a new survey indicating a spike in food businesses closing their doors this year, proprietors are pointing to rising costs as their greatest challenge.A total of 150 restaurants, gastro pubs or other food businesses …

Tommy Marren is taking his latest play to Clare!Tommy – the man who penned It’s The Real McCoy, 3 Hail Mary’s and Nobody’s Talking To Me – will bring Matches and Old Flames to Glór on Friday, the 9th of May.A crack cast – including Tommy himself – will perform a comedy where love is put to the test like never before!To discuss this further, Alan Mo…

On Monday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane’s Garden Centre to chat about An Edible Selection For Your Hanging Basket.Tom also answered your gardening questions! If you’d like to get in touch, email [email protected] Clare FM

On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Avril Collentine, Solicitor at Cahir & Co, who discussed Why Good Fences Make Good Neighbours!If you have a legal question for Cahir & Co. Solicitors, email us at [email protected] Clare FM

More Irish people have been to Spain than Clare!That’s the remarkable finding from new research by Airbnb. It reveals that, while 74% of Irish people holiday abroad at least once a year, almost half - 48% - of people in Ireland want to see and explore more of their own country and almost 1 in 10 would like to visit Clare for the first time. To help…

150 restaurants, cafés, gastropubs and food businesses shut their doors in the first three months of the year. That's according to a survey by the Restaurants Association of Ireland, which says it offers a sobering snapshot of an industry grappling with rising costs and shrinking margins. Four in five restaurants expect they'll cut staff hours, whi…

The number of people claiming unemployment benefit in Clare has dropped by 12.5% in the last year. At the end of April, 3,827 people were on the live register in this county, 550 fewer than this time twelve months ago. The Ennistymon electoral area saw the greatest drop with the unemployment rate reducing from over 1,000 last year to 643. Managing …

A major sporting event taking place next year is expected to strengthen ties between Clare and Limerick. The Shannon Region has been successful in its bid to host the TAFISA European Sport for All Games 2026. Now in their third year, the games will feature demonstrations and performances of traditional sports and games, modern sports, dance, herita…

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 5ú lá de mí Bealtaine, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1978 tháinig an nuacht amach go mbeadh athruithe chuig rialachán foirgníocht agus go mbeadh an costas de na tí nua ag dul suas 50%.I 1989 tháinig sé amach nach raibh na daoine a raibh ag bunú gnó nua ag úsáid an airgid a thug an rialtas dóibh I …

A legendary daughter of County Clare could soon be immortalised in mural form.Kilfenora Tidy Towns is seeking planning permission for the erection of a mural of famed aristocrat Máire Rua O'Brien on the east-facing wall of the Burren Sonas Steiner Kindergarten which was formerly is Máire Rua Craft Shop.If granted approval, the piece will be designe…

A Lahinch business has won its battle to save what's been described as a vital social space for the town.A complaint was made to Clare County Council at the beginning of the month relating to the presence of a public bench outside the Coffee Hatch premises on the promenade, which has been in place since 2020.The Coffee Hatch then applied for a perm…

A former Clare senator is urging the county's elected representatives fight for funding which she insists is "absolutely mandatory".It comes as the Ennistymon to Moyasta section of the West Clare Railway Greenway project has been denied funding by Transport Infrastructrure Ireland.In response to a parliamentary question from Bodyke Fine Gael TD Joe…

Clare FM's Derrick Lynch speaking with Clare boss Peter Keane, coach Eoin Curtin and captain Cillian Brennan ahead of the Munster SFC final v KerryBy Clare FM

Fr Gerry Kenny presents this Sunday's Beyond Belief which features and extended interview with Fr Martin Browne from the Vatican's Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity. Fr Martin talks to Fr Gerry about the involved process of the Conclave works.Fr Gerry also chats over coffee with his colleague Stephen Fletcher and Sr Ann Crowley provide her re…

Stephen Fletcher leads our Sunday Prayer for today the 4th May 2025, the third Sunday of Easter.By Clare FM

The new President of Shannon Chamber claims the institution has been "Shannoncentric" and "elitist" in the past.Former Managing Director of Dromoland Castle Hotel, Mark Nolan, has been appointed the new President of Shannon Chamber, succeeding Eoin Gavin of Eoin Gavin Transport who held the office for three years.Nolan has been a director of the ch…

Clare fans are being advised to allow plenty of time to get to Kerry for the Munster Football Final.Peter Keane's side are travelling to Fitzgerald Park in Killarney tomorrow to take on Kerry with throw-in at 1:45pm.As the match takes place on the same day as the Rally of the Lakes, Kerry Gardaí are urging motorists to leave "very early" to avoid b…

We will look ahead to Sunday's Munster football final as Clare go to the Lion's Den of Fitzgerald Stadium to take on KerryWe will also hear from both the Clare minor hurling and football camps ahead of huge games for them, the Clare minor ladies footballers are searching for consecutive Munster B titles, and Alan Troy will be along with Greyhound F…

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 2ú lá de mí Bealtaine, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1975 d'éalaigh príosúnaigh as a phríosún ach ní raibh aon ádh acu ag Punchestown. I 1997 tháinig an nuacht amach go mbeadh méadú de 1% sna rátaí morgáiste de bharr go raibh méadú sna rátaí sna bainc. I 1975 tháinig Ambasadóir ón Astráil chuig a…

Those visiting Clare's waterways this weekend are being reminded that many drowning victims don't even intend to get into water.This May Bank Holiday, Water Safety Ireland, the Coast Guard, and the RNLI are collectively urging the public to prioritise safety both during water activities and when walking near waterways.Research shows that 36% of peo…