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Protestors At County Council Buildings Call On Local Authority To "Stand With Palestine"
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Protestors at Clare County Council buildings have called for actions instead of words from Government in relation to the ongoing bombardment of Gaza. The demonstration, which took place yesterday, was organised by a group called People of Clare Against Genocide in response to Israel's seizure of the Rafah crossing on the border between Gaza and Egy…
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Third MRI Machine Won't Be Installed At UHL Until 2026
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A long-awaited third MRI scanner for University Hospital Limerick will not be installed until 2026. Fine Gael Minister of State, Alan Dillon confirmed the news in the Seanad during a discussion over lengthy waiting lists for radiology diagnostics at UHL. Currently, there are just two scanners at the MidWest region's main hospital, but its understoo…
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Council Unable To Take Action On "Severe" Doonbeg Flooding Issue
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Concern has been expressed that the livelihoods of West Clare residents are being severely disrupted due to persistent flooding. It comes as the local authority has been requested to carry out river widening works in the Shragh and Mountrivers areas of Doonbeg to alleviate pressure on farmers, properties and roads. Clare County Council has stated t…
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Clare FM Preview Of Local Soccer Fixtures
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Clare FM Preview Of Local Soccer FixturesAf Clare FM
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Clarecastle Councillor Insists "No Apology To Be Given" For Conflict Of Interest Comments
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A Clarecastle councillor insists there's "no apology to be given" for comments he made in relation to fellow councillors' alleged conflicts of interest.It follows a discussion at yesterday's meeting of Ennis representatives, which centred on funding given by councillors to community and voluntary organisations.A seemingly trivial matter snowballed …
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Clare Senator Says Feet Of RTÉ Management Must Be Held To Fire By Govt
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A Clare Member of the Oireachtas Communications Committee insists government must now hold the feet of RTÉ management to the fire following new reports into governance and work practices at the broadcaster.The two reports outlined 116 recommendations for future spending and oversight, while a third report found a number of barter transactionsRTÉ no…
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Calls For Urgent Bus Traffic And Parking Solutions In New North Clare Strategy
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It's claimed bus management and parking solutions need to be trialed in North Clare as a matter of urgency in order to tackle legacy traffic issues.It comes as an integrated traffic and transport plan is currently being developed for the region by the local authority.Among the measures suggested the plan is introducing a one-way system on the R477 …
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Cllr Calls For Severe Penalties For Rural Thieves Following Dramatic Tractor Recovery
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A south-east Clare councillor is calling for the strongest possible penalties to be inflicted on perpetrators of rural and agricultural theft.Its after a John Deere was stolen from the Clare-Galway border over the weekend before being recovered over 200km away in Wexford.In 2023 alone, there were 72 reported incidents of vehicle and related thefts …
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Clare Minor Football Boss Regrets Slow Start In Munster Championship Exit
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Clare minor football manager Dermot Coughlan says his side will have regrets about their slow start after defeat to Cork in the Munster semi final. A scoring spree of 1-5 without replay in the opening quarter proved to be the match winning period for the Rebels, as they went on to record a 1-13 to 0-8 win. Clare played two thirds of the contest wit…
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Sports In Focus: Episode 13 - Clare Bike Week
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Clare Sports Partnership is running its annual Bike Week initiative over the coming days, with a host of activities and workshops planned.To find out more about it, Clare FM's Derrick Lynch spoke with program manager Pat Sexton.Af Clare FM
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Cantare Choir & Orchestra Present Vivaldi’s Gloria And Summer From The Four Seasons In Ennis
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A very special evening is in store in SS Peter and Paul Cathedral in Ennis this coming weekend.Cantare Choir and Orchestra present Vivaldi’s Gloria and Summer from The Four Seasons plus a selection of your favourite classic string pieces on Saturday, the 11th of May.The concert, which will raise money for Pieta and Slainte an Chláir, will also feat…
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Rice College Students Set Out Their Vision For Ennis 2040
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Transition Year students from Rice College have presented their vision for Ennis in 2040 at Clare County Council. Months of research and action planning went into the presentation to a panel of judges as part of the Ennis 2040 DAC education programme.To discuss this further Alan Morrissey was joined by Kevin Corrigan, the Chief Operating Officer of…
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Former Ennis Mayor Demands Apology From Clarecastle Councillor Over Conflict Of Interest Claims
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A former Mayor of Ennis has demanded an apology from a councillor who suggested she had an undeclared conflict of interest. At this week's monthly meeting of Ennis representatives, and for the second such meeting in a row, Clarecastle Councillor Tom O'Callaghan has questioned the practice of councillors giving General Municipal Allocation funding t…
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Claims Clare County Council Denied Resources To Tackle Housing Crisis
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It's claimed the local authority has the will but is being denied the funding to tackle Clare's housing crisis. It follows the Residential Tenancies Board final report for 2023, which shows the average price of renting for new tenants in this county is now over €1,300 per month. During April alone, a further 118 households here joined Clare County …
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Keith Mc Namara Speaking On Road SafetyTo CFMs Daragh Dolan
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Calls are being made for the urgent provision of traffic-calming infrastructure before a major incident takes place on a busy South-East Clare road.To date, Clare County Council has received over €300,000 in funding for the Shannon to Limerick Greenway project.The route involves Bunratty and Sixmilebridge, but concerns have been raised locally that…
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South-East Clare Residents Reportedly Feel In "No Man's Land"
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It's claimed the people of south-east Clare feel as if they're in "no man's land" due to the allegedly poor provision of services in the region.Clare County Council operated a service office in the village of Westbury up until 2016 but it was closed after an examination found only 400 people visited the office for non-motor tax queries in the space…
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Ennis Traders Call For Action Amid Escalation Of "Brazen" Retail Theft
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Ennis traders are calling for decisive action amid whats been described as a major escalation of brazen retail theft. It follows a number of incidents last week in which multiple stores in the town suffered financial losses after being targeted by the same group.Af Clare FM
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Ireland South Candidate Calls For Immediate EU-Israeli Arms Embargo
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An Ireland South Candidate is calling for an immediate halt to an EU fund that is indirectly bolstering Israeli military efforts. It comes amid claims from People Before Profit that up to one-third of the IDF's arms last year came from european funding. It's understood Israel is availing of grants from the EU's €95bn 'Horizon' scheme which is desig…
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On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrisssey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane’s Garden Centre in Kilcolgan.This week, in this part 2 discussion, Tom gave listeners all the tips and tricks for growing hydrangeasIf you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or Whatsapp to 086 1800 964.…
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Educational Advice - Transition Year
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On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by John Burns, retired Deputy Principal at Rice College and Director of the Burns Study Centre in Ennis.This week, John discussed the pros and cons of transition year.Af Clare FM
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Fundraising Efforts For Deep Brain Simulation Surgery For Clare Man
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Fundraising efforts are underway to help give a Clare man back the quality of life he was once used to.Eamon McCormack, originally from Shannon, but now living in Sixmilebridge, was diagnosed with an Essential Tremor, a neurological movement disorder.On Tuesday's Morning Focus Alan Morrissey was joined by Barbara McCormack, organiser of the fundrai…
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Government Expects Ennis Dialysis Unit To Be Operational By End Of 2024
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A long-awaited dialysis unit at Ennis Hospital is expected to be operational by the end of this year. The UL Hospitals Group confirmed last August that the tender process for a Contracted Satellite Hemodialysis Unit service in Ennis was in progress and that it had met with a number of renal care providers. Those in Clare seeking renal care at prese…
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Calls For Urgent Enhancement Of Clare Autism Services
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A West Clare business woman is calling for an urgent enhancement of local autism support services to ensure equal career and societal opportunities. There are roughly 320 diagnosis' of the intellectual disability in Clare, Limerick and North Tipperary every year. The sensory condition, presents a unique set of circumstances for every individual, ho…
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Clare Manager Mark Fitzgerald After Munster SFC Final Loss To Kerry
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Clare Manager Mark Fitzgerald After Munster SFC Final Loss To KerryAf Clare FM
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Atlantic Tales - Davóg Rynne - Episode 163
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On this week's episode of Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn chats with actor, poet and musician Davóg Rynne from Miltown Malbay.Af Clare FM
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Clare Gardaí Encouraging "Collective Responsibility" During Bank Holiday Festivities
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Clare Gardaí are advising people to take "collective responsibility" for their friend group as they socialise over the weekend.The May Bank Holiday period is typically associated with a spike in roads offences, with 188 arrests having been made over this weekend last year for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.900 on-the-spot fixed charge…
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Calls For Slow Tourism Initiatives In East Clare
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There are calls for targeted investment in slow tourism initiatives in East Clare.Last April, the adopted 'Killaloe Municipal District Strategy & Work Plan' identified the promotion of greenway and blueway attractions among fifteen key objectives for the region's future.Later this year, the local authority is hoping to open a landmark visitor centr…
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Beyond Belief - Sunday 5th May 2024
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Stephen Fletcher presents this Sunday's Beyond Belief and finds out more behind the scenes stories from our jet setting Vatican Correspondent Colm Flynn. He also questions Michael Burrows, the local Church of Ireland bishop, in a new 'Ask the Bishop' slot.As usual Stephen enjoys a coffee and chat with his friend and colleague Fr Gerry Kenny.…
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Sunday Prayer - Sunday 5th May 2024
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Fr Gerry Kenny leads our Sunday Prayer for today the 6th Sunday of Easter.Af Clare FM
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Clare Farmer Lambasts Impact Of "Flawed" Nitrates Derogation Report
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A Clare farmer claims the agricultural sector in this county is being severely hindered by over-regulation.It comes amid renewed concern over the EU Nitrates Derogation which currently applies to large swathes of land in the North and East of the county, where farming activity will face the restriction.The measure was introduced following an EPA re…
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Clare FM Sideline View Friday May 5th
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On the show this week, we will have an in-depth preview of Sunday's Munster football final as check in with both camps ahead of the game.There's a huge game on Saturday for the Clare U20 hurlers, BOC's minors continue their winning streak and the Clare minor footballers prepare for the Munster semi final…
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Clare FM Commentary - Clare V Tipperary Munster MFC Phase One Final
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Clare FM Commentary - Clare V Tipperary Munster MFC Phase One FinalAf Clare FM
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Clare Govt Senator Calls For Third New 96-Bed Block To Ease Pressure At UHL
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A Clare Government Senator is calling for a third new 96-bed block to be approved and delivered at University Hospital Limerick in order to tackle legacy capacity issues.It comes as the third HIQA Report in a row, published this week found patient privacy and dignity continues to be impacted by overcrowding.On it's latest unannounced visit the Heal…
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Clare Gardaí Urging Caution And Responsibility On The Roads This Weekend
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Clare's roads policing superintendent is urging people to take control of their own safety on the roads this Bank Holiday weekend.Seven road deaths have taken place over the May Bank Holiday period in the last five years, including one last year and four in 2022.Gardaí have this week announced the locations of nine static speed safety cameras due t…
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Kilrush RNLI Warns Time Is Of The Essence In Preventing Water Deaths This Weekend
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A Clare branch of the RNLI is warning the public that time is of the essence it comes to preventing water-related deaths this weekend.An inter-agency appeal has been launched to encourage water safety and preparedness over the coming summer months.Coinciding with the May bank holiday weekend, Water Safety Ireland, the Irish Coast Guard and the RNLI…
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East Clare’s musicians are coming together to show solidarity and to raise much needed funds for humanitarian aid by staging an event East Clare Seisiún Mór for Gaza at the renowned Peppers of Feakle on Bank Holiday Sunday 5th May starting at 8pm.A roll call of East Clare’s finest musicians will be joined by respected speakers on the lineup for the…
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Ours To Protect - Ruth Wilson - Pollinator Guide Book Launch - May 3rd
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To celebrate Orchard Blossom Day, East Clare based Irish Seed Savers and the National Biodiversity Data Centre All Ireland Pollinator Plan, have come together to launch a new guide book.The guide was put together by both groups to provide information on how to create and manage traditional orchards and fruit trees for pollinators on the farm, garde…
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Seanchaí Corner: Episode 8 - St. Patrick & The Men From Gort
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It is time to bring you another weird and wonderful tale, which means it is time for another edition of Seanchaí Corner.Seanchaí Corner sees the renowned author, storyteller, lecturer and broadcaster Eddie Lenihan regaling us with a memorable story from his extensive collection of old Irish tales and fables.In our latest installment of Seanchaí Cor…
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Clare Suicide Bereavement Support To Offer It's Annual Healing Programme
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Clare Suicide Bereavement Support will offer its annual healing programme starting next week.The eight-week course will get underway from next Tuesday, the 7th of May, with different themes each week.To shed some light on what to expect, Alan Morrissey was joined by Ciara Flynn, Volunteer with Clare Suicide Bereavement Support, on Friday's Morning …
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Spanish Point School Wins Top Prize In Shooting The Breeze Competition
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Students across the Shannon Estuary set out their vision for the future at the 4th Compass schools competition final. St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Spanish Point, were named as the overall winners for their movie, called ‘Turbine’.To find out more, on Friday's morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by students, Alysha Sexton, Roisin Molohon, Luc…
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Boston National School’s Events To Mark 150th Anniversary
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Boston National School will be marking their 150th anniversary this coming weekend.A mass/blessing and Family Fun Day are on the cards for Sunday.To find out more, on Friday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Olga Kearns, past pupil, parent, and supporter of Boston NS, and Áine Ní Dhochartaigh, principal of Boston National School.…
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Health Minister Not Ruling Out Upgrade Of Midwest Hospitals
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The Health Minister says he's not ruling out upgrading Ennis, Nenagh and St. John's hospitals to Model 3 facilities in the future. It follows the publication of yesterday's HIQA report on University Hospital Limerick which found that "dignity and privacy" of patients at the Dooradoyle facility was negatively impacted by overcrowding. Last week's in…
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Council Accused Of Missing Opportunity With South-East Clare Village
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Clare County Council has been accused of missing an opportunity in failing to develop a south-east Clare village to its full potential. Bunratty-based Aontú local election candidate John Haugh is calling for greater attention to be given to Newmarket-on-Fergus with a view to boosting tourism in the area. It comes in a week when Ennistymon, Killaloe…
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Clare LCDC Chair Insists Funding Boost Must Translate Into Service Enhancements
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It's being argued a new funding boost for the community functions of Clare County Council must translate into real improvements on the ground. Clare's Local Community Development Committee has been awarded an additional €85,000 in Government funding for additional staff resources. It's part of a €2.9 million allocation from the Department of Rural …
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Claims RPZs To Blame For Continuing Landlord Exodus From Clare Rental Market
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The introduction of rent pressure zones in parts of Clare has been blamed for the continuing exodus of landlords from the rental market in this county.It comes as a new report from the Residential Tenancies Board's has shown the gap between the monthly cost for new and existing tenants is widening.New tenants were paying just over €1,200 on average…
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Clare TD Accuses Government Of "All Or Nothing" Approach To Immigration
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A Clare TD has accused the Government of taking an "all or nothing" approach to immigration law in Ireland.The Cabinet sub-committee on migration is meeting today where updates are being heard on efforts to expedite the processing of asylum seeker applications.Coming in a week when the Government has received much backlash for its handling of immig…
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Clare Hurler O'Donnell Speaks Of Honour Of Darkness Into Light Involvement
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Clare Senior Hurler Shane O'Donnell says it's an honour to be involved with Darkness into Light this year.The event raises vital funds aimed at delivering nationwide intervention and bereavement therapy services and helping people make the brave and difficult journey from the darkness of suicidal thoughts and self-harm into a brighter, more hopeful…
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Calls For Urgent Clarity On Mortgage Value Of Clare Pyrite Impacted Homes
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There are calls for urgent clarity of the mortgage value of Clare homes impacted by pyrite after remedial works are carried out. It follows a meeting held between the Clare Pyrite Action Group, the Department of Housing and the Banking and Payments Federation on the matter. Just three grants have so far been paid out here under the enhanced defecti…
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Journalist Eamonn Mallie On His New Book
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Renowned Northern journalist Eamonn Mallie has published his new book.In 'Eyewitness to War and Peace', he takes us through his many eventful years working as a journalist in the North. Eamonn made a name for himself by covering the Troubles from the frontlines and the developments from the corridors of power.His career has seen him enjoy unparalle…
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