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00:10:37

Clare Gears Up For Mother’s Day Tribute Run

Clare FM ·

2026/01/22

A special event is taking place in County Clare this Mother’s Day weekend, bringing people together to remember loved ones and support families affected by sudden loss. Run for Your Mum is a 5-kilometre fun run in Barefield, organised by Ennis woman Rebecca Walsh in memory of her mother Caroline, who died in 2020. On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke with Rebecca Walsh and Michelle Nagle from Clean Ireland Recycling, one of the event’s key sponsors, to tell us more about the

00:10:51

Shannon Residents Fume Over Persistent Thefts In...

Clare FM ·

2026/01/22

Residents in Shannon are growing increasingly frustrated and anxious following a spate of break-ins and car thefts across local housing estates. Joining Alan Morrissey, on Thursday's Morning Focus to discuss the impact on the community and what needs to be done was Sinn Féin Local Area Representative Shane Doody and local resident Saoirse Sparkes, who recently shared her own experience and praised the Garda response. Photo (c) 1001Love from Getty Images Signature via Canva.

00:01:22

"No Definitive Start Date" For Long-Awaited East...

Clare FM ·

2026/01/22

A long-awaited wastewater scheme in East Clare is said to be "on the long finger" with "no definitive start date". Ahead of this month's meeting of Killaloe Municipal District, Whitegate Fine Gael Councillor Pat Burke attempted to table a motion asking Uisce Éireann to provide an update on the Broadford scheme announced in December 2023 but was informed that the water utility no longer accepts motions from elected representatives. The Department of Housing announced an additional €700,000 for the

00:13:17

Clare Minister Of State Says Shannon Airport US...

Clare FM ·

2026/01/22

Clare's Minister of State claims it's "unnecessary" for the Government to discuss banning the US military from using Shannon Airport at this time. The Labour Party called for the measure in light of the US President's recent rhetoric around acquiring Greenland, but speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Donald Trump has stated he won't take the territory by force. Donald Trump says he's now working on what he's calling an "infinite" deal for Greenland, following discussions with Nato chief

00:04:48

Clare MEP Hopeful European Court Review Can Halt...

Clare FM ·

2026/01/22

A Clare based MEP is hopeful an upcoming review of the Mercosur deal by Europe's highest court can help to prevent the controversial trading arrangement. European Parliament members marginally voted to refer the text of the deal to the European Court of Justice at a ballot in Strasbourg yesterday. Under its current terms, up to 99,000 tonnes of beef from Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Bolivia would enter the EU each year with reduced tariffs, however farmers are concerned with the quality

01:05:32

Morning Focus: Live From EmployAbility Clare

Clare FM ·

2026/01/21

Wednesday’s Morning Focus was broadcast live from the EmployAbility Clare offices at Elevation Business Park, Ennis.Alan Morrissey first spoke with Marie Killeen, Service Manager at EmployAbility Clare, who outlined the range of services they provide. He was then joined by Tommy O’Doherty, Chairperson of EmployAbility Clare, who spoke about his background and how he became involved with the organisation. Next, Alan spoke with Mary Coll-Burke, Employment Personal Advisor with the Department of

00:08:19

Council Urged Not To Wait For Fatality To Take Action...

Clare FM ·

2026/01/21

Clare County Council is being warned not to wait for a fatality to take action on road safety measures at one of the county's busiest junctions. The local authority is progressing plans for an Active Travel Scheme on the Clare Road and Limerick Road in Ennis, which include solutions to long-running problems at the Clareabbey roundabout. The Clareabbey Roundabout has long been one of the most contentious and dangerous junctions in the Ennis–Clarecastle area, raising ongoing concerns for

00:15:55

Shannon Lecturer Praises Supports Of Employability...

Clare FM ·

2026/01/21

A lecturer is praising the efforts of Employability Clare in helping her to reintegrate into the workplace following life changing injuries she sustained a decade ago. While partaking in the Wicklow 200-kilometre event on a wet and dark day in 2016, Stella Sloane suffered a brain bleed, collapsed lung and broken collarbone. Stella spent significant time recovering in Beaumont Hospital, before eventually returning to the University of Galway's Shannon College of Hotel Management as a lecturer in

00:05:13

Shannon Creche Says Govt Plans To Lower Childcare...

Clare FM ·

2026/01/21

A Shannon Creche has poured cold water on new state proposals to lower childcare costs for struggling parents. It comes as the Department of Children has unveiled new plans to provide 800 new childcare spaces, by purchasing buildings in rural and disadvantaged areas that can be ran on a not for profit basis. New figures from the Federation of Early Childhood Providers show almost 1,000 childcare facilities have closed in the last six years. Co-Owner of Kidz Haven in Shannon Noel Mulderrig has

00:05:38

Bus Stop Deficits Sparks Public Safety Fears In Cratloe

Clare FM ·

2026/01/21

It's claimed urgent action needs to be taken on the installation of bus stops in the Cratloe area as a matter of public safety. At this week's meeting of Shannon MD, Clare County Council was requested to liaise with the NTA with the aim of installing bus stops at Cratloe Cross, Portdrine, Laghile, Gallows Hill Cross and O Gorman’s Cross. Calls have also been made for the installations of shelters on both sides of the road at Setrights Cross and for the reinstatement of the bus stop and pole at

00:01:52

Coastal Protection Measures To Be Reviewed At Doolin...

Clare FM ·

2026/01/21

Protection measures are set to be reviewed on a major flood defence on North Clare's coast. Clare County Council has confirmed it's engaging with the Office of Public Works and the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority in order to commence dredging and strengthening works at Doolin Pier and the Aille River. It comes amid coastal erosion concerns brought on by recent severe weather events such as Storm Éowyn. Lisdoonvarna Fine Gael Councillor Joe Garrihy says it's vital to protect the region's

00:09:34

Clare FM analyst Kevin Sheehan previewing Clare's...

Clare FM ·

2026/01/21

Clare FM analyst Kevin Sheehan previewing Clare's National Hurling League Division 1B Campaign

00:03:27

Clare FM's Derrick Lynch Speaking With Colaiste Muire...

Clare FM ·

2026/01/21

Clare FM's Derrick Lynch Speaking With Colaiste Muire Management Frank Culleton and Aoife Sheehan

00:09:14

ROCK RISING: Supreme Classic Rock Show

Clare FM ·

2026/01/20

Fans of classic rock should make their way to Glór early next month. Rock Rising: The Supreme Classic Rock Show returns to the Ennis venue on the 7th of February. The show will feature timeless anthems from the likes of Thin Lizzy, Pink Floyd, AC/DC, Journey, and more besides. With Alan Morrissey this morning on Tuesday's Morning Focus was Paul Cantillon of Rock Rising.

00:06:29

Clare Schools Invited To Compete For ‘Ireland’s...

Clare FM ·

2026/01/20

Schools across Clare are being invited to get moving, as Fyffes teams up once again with Olympian David Gillick to launch Ireland’s Fittest School 2026. The nationwide initiative aims to promote fitness, exercise and healthy eating among young people. To tell us more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Emma Hunt-Duffy, Head of Marketing at Fyffes on Tuesday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) fyffesfittestschool.ie

00:17:06

History In Focus: The Terry Alt Rebellion

Clare FM ·

2026/01/20

On Tuesday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey, the great Colm Liddy, local historian and author was back in studio for History In Focus. This week, Colm told us the story of The Terry Alt Rebellion.

00:09:39

Cree Man Wins National Indoor Rowing Championships

Clare FM ·

2026/01/20

There was Clare success at the recent National Indoor Rowing Championships. The event took place in the UL Sports Arena on Saturday, January 17th. It was a day of success for Shane O’Malley. The Cree native became a national indoor rowing champion again, after claiming same title in 2025. He spoke with Alan Morrissey on Tuesday's Morning Focus to tell us more. Photo (c) Marion o Malley via Facebook

00:05:59

Legal Advice: Divorce

Clare FM ·

2026/01/20

It was time for our Legal Advice slot on Tuesday's Morning Focus. This week, Alan Morrissey spoke with Caroline Doherty of Cahir & Co. Solicitors on the topic of Divorce.

00:15:18

Threat Of A Trade War

Clare FM ·

2026/01/20

Simon Harris is among the group of EU Finance Minister's meeting to discuss Donald Trump's latest tariff threat. Cabinet will also be discussing the potential ramifications for Ireland if it happens. The US President claims he will 100 per cent go ahead with imposing extra tariffs on European countries opposed to his plans to take over Greenland. He's insisting Denmark 'can't protect' the territory. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Larry Donnelly, Columnist and Law Lecturer

00:09:48

More Older People Are Vulnerable To Losing Their Homes

Clare FM ·

2026/01/20

New figures show the number of homeless pensioners has more than doubled in recent years, with rising rents and house prices leaving many older people vulnerable to losing their homes. At the same time, new frontline supports are emerging here in Clare. Joining us now are Neil Garvey, CEO of Midwest Simon, and Fiona Faulkes, who spent five years sleeping rough and now runs a dedicated mobile homeless shower facility in Ennis, to talk about what they’re seeing on the ground and what needs to

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