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00:07:46

The Florentinas - Irish Artist Of The Week

Clare FM ·

2025/08/01

Formed in early 2019, The Florentinas comprises Paddy Boyd (vocals), Jacob Kane (bass), Luke Swann (guitar) and Jakob Swann (drums), who met at secondary school in Bangor, Northern Ireland.Their hook-heavy indie rock has garnered attention at home and beyond, signing a publishing deal with BMG in 2020. The band have supported Nothing But Thieves, The Amazons, Stereophonics and Snow Patrol, as well as performing at Stendhal Festival, Electric Picnic and Other Voices in 2022.

00:01:43

Ar An Lá Seo - 01-08-2025

Clare FM ·

2025/08/01

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 1ú lá de mí Lúnasa, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1991 bhuaigh duine 22 míle punt as geall amháin ag na Rásaí I nGaillimh nuair a chuir siad gheall ar Firions Law, a bhí an capall is fearr chun an rás a buachaint. I 2003 tháinig nuacht amach go mbeadh monarcha a chosain 50 milliún punt chun oscail I gContae Lú agus go mbeadh 500 post nua ann. I 1991 tháinig sé amach go raibh an daonra sa chontae tar éis dul síos don chéad uair I 25 bhliain. I

00:05:21

Gardaí Called To Over 590 Crashes In Clare This Year...

Clare FM ·

2025/08/01

Gardaí are imploring motorists in Clare to slow down this Bank Holiday weekend amid concerns over a rising number of road traffic incidents. So far this year, Gardaí have responded to 592 crashes in this county alone. Additionally, 94 people have been caught drink driving in Clare, an increase of 45% from this time last year. Clare Community Engagement Functional Area Superintendent John Ryan has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan there'll be extra patrols and checkpoints in the coming days

00:05:28

Clare Community Food Project

Clare FM ·

2025/08/01

Mid-West Simon Community has been named as one of the 28 community organisations to receive funding from Safefood as part of their Community Food Initiatives Programme 2025-28, a €1.5 million investment to positively influence the eating habits of people in low-income communities across the island of Ireland. The four-year initiative will support 28 community organisations in setting up and implementing their work. The project which serves communities in Limerick, Clare and North Tipperary

00:15:21

Ours To Protect - Electric Vehicles - August 1st

Clare FM ·

2025/08/01

On 'Ours To Protect', we take a closer look at biodiversity, sustainability and the broader issue of Climate Change as it relates to Clare. This week, Pat Flynn finds out more about electric vehicles and how they are playing a central role in Ireland’s Climate Action Plan. Ours to Protect brought to you by Clare FM, the IBI and funded by Coimisiún na Meán, with the Television Licence Fee.

00:14:56

Backlash As Munster GAA Reintroduces Seeding For...

Clare FM ·

2025/08/01

There has already been a strong backlash in Clare to the decision by Munster GAA to reintroduce seeding to the provincial football championship. Last nights meeting of provincial delegates saw them back the move to keep the two highest ranked teams in the National League apart in the semi final draw, with Clare voting against the proposal. The move has been introduced for a three year term, with no details released of how other county delegates voted on the matter. It means Kerry and Cork

00:06:36

Be Drink Aware This August Bank Holiday

Clare FM ·

2025/08/01

As the August Bank Holiday approaches, Drinkaware is urging the public to stay safe and make informed choices around alcohol and driving. New findings from the Drinkaware Barometer 2024 show that 89% of adults now agree that any amount of alcohol can impair your ability to drive, up from 86% last year. But only 80% believe that driving the morning after a night of drinking is just as dangerous, revealing a gap in awareness that could have serious consequences. For more on the campaign,

00:04:10

Moon Tell Me Truth – Poetry from Palestine Opening At...

Clare FM ·

2025/08/01

“Wipe out that sadness and weave the dress of impossible from the tears.” These striking words come from a poem by 13-year-old Roaa Al-Masri from Gaza. Roaa’s work is part of a powerful new exhibition, Moon Tell Me Truth, featuring poetry and illustrations by children in Palestine, opening at Ennis De Valera Library from Wednesday August 6th to Saturday August 16th. The exhibition has been kindly brought to Ennis by the Kinvara Palestine Solidarity Group, in partnership with UK-based charity

00:10:29

Rise In Youth Participation At Kildysart Agricultural...

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2025/08/01

This year marks the 81st edition of the much-loved West Clare Kildysart show. While it continues to celebrate farming heritage, crafts, and community, something new is stirring. A rising tide of youth participation is bringing fresh energy to every corner of the event — from the show rings to the baking tents, from vintage tractors to hand-written poetry. The show takes place this Sunday, August 3rd and to find out more about it, Derrick Lynch was joined by Chairman, Peter Donnellan and

00:20:48

Lone Parents Fall Vulnerable To Poverty & Deprivation

Clare FM ·

2025/08/01

Lone parents continue to be one of the most vulnerable groups when it comes to poverty and deprivation. According to the report, 33% of children in lone-parent families were persistently deprived between 2016 and 2023. One in five were persistently at risk of poverty, meaning they lived below the income threshold two years in a row. These families are also among the most likely to experience material deprivation, going without essentials like adequate heating, proper meals, or warm clothing—not

00:08:48

West Clare Teacher Claims Schools Not Resourced For...

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2025/08/01

A West Clare teacher claims schools aren't sufficiently resourced to teach reformed curriculum coming in this September. At the beginning of the coming school year, nine new and revised Leaving Cert subject specifications will be introduced, with each of these to be worth 40% of students' final grade in the Leaving Cert. Teachers' representatives associations have previously called for the reforms to be delayed amid concerns around preparedness. St Joseph's Kilkee Community College teacher and

00:01:33

Ennis Family Business Giving Back With Charity...

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2025/08/01

An Ennis family business is aiming to give back with a charity auction fundraiser, ahead of its closure this weekend. Madden's Furniture on Station Road will close for the final time on Saturday evening, after 49 years serving the town. A key fixture of the Madden's journey since the 1980s, has been their larger than life teddy bear 'Henry the Christmas Hippo', who will be awarded to the highest bidder by 12 noon tomorrow in a competition on the store's facebook page, with all proceeds going to

00:08:58

Kilmurry and Breckan's Do Battle For Control Of Group...

Clare FM ·

2025/08/01

Kilmurry Ibrickane and St.Breckan's do battle this evening for control over Group 3 in the TUS Clare Senior Football Championship. The top two meet in the tie of the round in Miltown after recording opening round wins a fortnight ago. Kilmurry's young players came to the fore last time out with Cathal Talty nailing five points while Caoilfhionn O’Dea added 1-2 for David Egan's men. Clare FM analyst Kieran Madigan says in the absence of big names they've found a wider range of scoring

00:01:50

Ar An Lá Seo - 31-07-2025

Clare FM ·

2025/07/31

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 31ú lá de mí Iúil, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1992 dhíbir 3 duine ón Bhreatain a raibh sna Cluichí Oilimpeacha de bharr gur theip siad an tástáil drugaí. I 1999 tháinig Telecom amach ag rá go raibh siad chun a ainm a athrú go dtí Eircom agus go mbeadh an costas 6.5 milliún punt. I 1993 chuaigh na haltraí ón Ospidéal in Inis ar stailc I gcóir lá amháin de bharr gur dhiúltaigh daoine a iarratas chun an tslí a raibh siad ag obair chun athrú. I

00:02:53

Clare Model 4 Hospital Recommended In Pre-Budget...

Clare FM ·

2025/07/31

A model four hospital for Clare has been recommended in a pre-budget submission. It will be presented to both the Finance and Public Expenditure Ministers, and claims a new acute hospital with an emergency department is the only solution to chronic overcrowding in the region. The document, published by Friends of Ennis Hospital highlights that the MidWest has the oldest population, highest level of multimorbidity and lowest amount of consultants of any health region in the country. Chairperson

00:11:32

Phil Coulter Releases New Song ‘For Another King And...

Clare FM ·

2025/07/31

Today marks the release of a powerful new ballad by one of Ireland’s most iconic songwriters, Phil Coulter, joined by Cork folksinger Roy Buckley. Their collaboration, For Another King and Country, tells a tragic and true story from World War I. For more on this, Derrick Lynch was joined by Phil Coulter, Award-winning Singer-Songwriter.

00:08:28

Rise in Male Callers to SeniorLine In 2025

Clare FM ·

2025/07/31

SeniorLine, the national telephone service for older people, has seen a rise in male callers this year—from 23% in 2024 to 32% so far in 2025. Loneliness and mental health concerns top the list of reasons for calling, with the service welcoming the shift as a sign that more men feel comfortable asking for help. For more on this, Derrick Lynch was joined by Anne Dempsey, Communications Manager with Senior Line.

00:09:45

Killaloe Bridge Protest

Clare FM ·

2025/07/31

A protest is set to take place this Friday, August 1st at 7:20pm in Killaloe, as locals voice their frustration over changes to the use of the historic 18th-century bridge. The walking protest will cross the new Brian Ború Bridge and return, aiming to highlight the lack of consultation with local businesses and communities. For more on this, Derrick Lynch was joined by Eddie O’Gorman, organiser,

00:15:40

Clare Women In Business - Silvi O Brien - Episode 15

Clare FM ·

2025/07/31

On this week's episode of Clare Women In Business, Pat Flynn chats with artisan cake maker and founder of Nordic Twist, Silvi O’Brien.

00:12:17

New Survey Shows 1 In 4 People With Asthma Skip Out...

Clare FM ·

2025/07/31

A serious issue affecting hundreds of thousands of people across Ireland, the growing financial strain on asthma patients. A new survey from the Asthma Society of Ireland has revealed that one in four people with asthma have had to skip medication in the last three months due to cost pressures. It's a startling and deeply concerning finding, especially as we approach Budget 2026. To discuss the realities behind these numbers, and what needs to change, Derrick Lynch was joined by Dr. Aidan O’Brien,

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