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00:08:27

New Management Takes Over The Village Inn In Quin

Clare FM ·

2025/11/17

The Village Inn in Quin has been ran by Ann and Willie for the past eight years. They have now chosen to step into retirement and sell the pub. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined live by Anne Porter and Willie Heathrown of Village Inn in Quin. Image (c) The Village Inn via Facebook

00:10:37

Arts Slot With County Arts Officer Siobhán Mulcahy

Clare FM ·

2025/11/17

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey welcomed Siobhán Mulcahy to studio. She informed us on the many cultural events that are happening around the county. She spoke on the grand dance in Mullagh; remembrance ceremony in Killaloe; Ennis players and so many more.

00:18:59

Clare Drug And Alcohol Addiction Cases Down 7% On...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/17

The number of people treated for drug and alcohol addiction in Clare fell by 7% last year. New figures from the Health Research Board shows that 301 people were treated for addiction in this county. While there was a drop in addiction cases involving cocaine, cannabis, heroin and benzodiazepines, the number of people treated for alcohol addiction addition increased by 9% to 132. Additionally, 72 people in this county were treated for alcohol addiction for the very first time, the highest

00:04:43

Government Paid Almost €1 Million To Give Security To...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/17

The Irish Government paid almost €1 million over a four-year period to provide security to US military forces at Shannon Airport. Responding to a parliamentary question from Sinn Féin, Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris has admitted the costs of Aid to the Civil Power, or ATCP duties at Shannon Airport, came to over €965,000 between 2018 and 2021. It's understood the costs for these services from 2022 onwards are still being collated and will be released at a later date. Shannonwatch

00:04:56

Council Can't Commit To €350k Footpath On...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/17

Funding is being sought by any means necessary to order to combat a "treacherous walk to school" in Ennis. It follows concerns raised by the Principal of Holy Family National School for children walking from the Ballaghboy Halting Site on the Quin Road. There's no cycle lane, hard shoulder or footpath for a 550m stretch between the halting site and Johnno's Bar, and the cost of installing the latter is estimated to be €350,000 , but Clare County Council says funding isn't currently available. Ennis

00:48:02

Atlantic Tales - Mike Kelly Model Planes - Episode 228

Clare FM ·

2025/11/16

On this week’s Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn visits Shannon Airport where Limerick man Mike Kelly proudly displays just a fraction of his massive model airplane collection. The largest of its kind in the world, it has been meticulously amassed over many years and offers a captivating journey through the evolution of aviation.

00:02:36

Clare Senator Seeking "Whole-Of-Government" Approach...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/16

A "whole-of-government" approach is being demanded to facilitate the construction of homes in parts of Clare with little residential zoned land. It follows the publication of the Government's 'Delivering Homes, Building Communities' housing plan which aims to build 300,000 new homes nationwide by 2030. As part of the strategy, 90,000 starter homes as promises, with these to be delivered through the provision of zoned and serviced land. Speaking in the Seanad, Ennistymon Senator Martin Conway

00:01:37

No Change In Shannon MD Discretionary Funding For 2026

Clare FM ·

2025/11/16

Councillors in the Shannon Municipal District have received no increase in funding for discretionary projects in 2026. It comes as the Shannon MD's General Municipal Allocation has been confirmed as €343,000 for the coming year, meaning each elected representative will have €49,000 to distribute to local causes of their choice. Concerns have been raised, however, that larger residential areas in the region such as Westbury and Shannon Banks are not receiving adequate funding under the tidy towns

00:01:09

Google Maps Requested To Map Clare Defibrillators

Clare FM ·

2025/11/16

Google Maps is facing calls to physically map defibrillator locations in Clare. There are over 9,000 Automated External Defibrillators in Ireland, but even the National Ambulance Service acknowledges that many are never used as there wherabouts are unkown. Accessible data bases are available for the NAS and HSE paramedics, but no list exists for the general public. Newmarktet-On-Fergus Fianna Fáil Councillor David Griffin believes there would serious benefits in doing so.

00:54:30

Beyond Belief - Sunday 16th November 2025

Clare FM ·

2025/11/15

Fr Gerry Kenny presents this Sunday's Beyond Belief for 16th November 2025. He talks to David O'Hare from Trocaire abour their work and their Christmas appeal. He also talks to Denis Carty from the Clare branch of the Society of St Vincent De Paul about their work.

00:15:00

Sunday Prayer - Sunday 16th November 2025

Clare FM ·

2025/11/15

Stephen Fletcher leads our Sunday Prayer for this Sunday 16th November 2025 the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time and the 2nd Before Advent.

00:02:34

Fears Of Copycat Judicial Reviews Without Urgent...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/15

It's feared there could be copycat judicial reviews unless the Clareabbey Wastewater Treatment Plant is urgently upgraded. It comes as the Friends of the Irish Environment is attempting to take a High Court Action to prevent the new Banner Plaza from getting a public sewerage connection, with the Clareabbey Plant is currently operating above capacity. It's sparked concerns for future housing developments in the area and for the future of the new Lidl store due to open on the Clare Road. Ennis

00:06:00

Clare Aontú Urges Council And Irish Vintners...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/15

Clare's Aontú rep is urging the Irish Vintners Association to lend its support to a sexual harassment safety initiative. The Ask for Angela campaign acts as a codeword to help victims of sexual harassment and assault safely seek assistance in public venues. As the festive period rolls around, a higher volume of people will take to pubs and clubs for Christmas parties. Kilmurry McMahon native, June Dillon, says awareness of the campaign can be raised in a number of subtle ways.

00:48:59

Clare FM Sideline View Friday November 14th

Clare FM ·

2025/11/14

Coming up on the show: We will be looking ahead to a huge weekend for Clare club hurling with O'Callaghan's Mills and Eire Óg hoping to reach Munster finals. Three Clare teams are looking to advance to the next stage of the Munster Junior Cup, and we will wrap up the weeks Greyhound Racing too.

00:08:09

Sports Preview - 14th of November

Clare FM ·

2025/11/14

Clare FM's Derrick Lynch was on Friday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey to look ahead to a busy weekend of GAA fixtures. Games Previewed: Munster Club SHC Semi-Final: Éire Óg v Loughmore-Castleiney (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, 1:15pm) Munster Club IHC Semi-Final: Tallow (Waterford) v O'Callaghan's Mills (Sunday, Mallow, 1:15pm) Clare U21 A Football Championship Munster Junior Cup

00:07:05

Common Knowledge Presents Crónán And Land & Lore...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/14

Common Knowledge hosts Crónán on Friday, 14 November. The intimate evening celebrates tradition, heritage, and the natural world, with beautiful soundscapes and a shared finale on the dancefloor. Then on Sunday, 16 November, the Land & Lore Festive Feast offers a farm-to-fork dinner by chef Andy O’Halloran. To chat more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Aoife Hammond, of Common Knowledge. Photo (c) Common Knowledge

00:03:34

Memorials To Be Erected At Four Unmarked Graves In...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/14

Permanent memorials are set to be erected at four unmarked graves in Ennis. The burial plots in the St Brigid's section of Drumcliffe Cemetery are denoted with wooden crosses, but now Irish Natural Stone in Tubber have been tasked with putting memorials in place. It's understood all of the deceased which include three men and one woman were recovered from the sea in the last decade and to date there remains have never been identified despite extensive efforts. Mayor of Ennis Mary Howard says it's an

00:18:14

Traditional Greats: Peadar O'Loughlin

Clare FM ·

2025/11/14

Here is another episode of our newest feature on Morning Focus, Traditional Greats. Traditional Greats is presented and produced by Therese McInerney. This captivating 26-part series celebrates the enduring legacy of traditional Irish music in our county. Each episode pays tribute to a legendary Clare musician who has passed on, but whose influence continues to inspire generations. Therese speaks with musicians from across the county, exploring how these iconic figures shaped their

00:12:42

Brendan Fanning On His Book On Irish Rugby: Touching...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/14

Brendan Fanning has been involved in rugby all of his life as a player, coach and journalist. Brendan is an accomplished journalist and author on all matters rugby-related, having been reporting on the game since the mid-1980s. He has written a new book on Irish rugby: from where it’s been, where it’s at, and, with the 2027 World Cup getting ever closer, where it’s going. The book is called Touching Distance: Irish Rugby's Battle with Great Expectations. He joined Alan Morrissey on Friday's

00:11:35

Minister Foley Opens Respite Centre In Barefield

Clare FM ·

2025/11/14

Parents across the MidWest have breathed a long awaited sigh of relief as a new respite centre for the region officially opened this week. Children and Disabilities Minister Norma Foley cut the ribbon at Hazeldine in Barefield, which will employ 24 people and provide 1,400 nights of respite care per year. The state of-the-art facility contains two sensory gardens, a sensory room, playroom, four bedrooms, en suite accessible bathrooms, a play area and a self-contained living apartment. Clare

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