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00:02:46

Tánaiste Visits Kilkishen To Turn On Christmas Lights

Clare FM ·

2025/11/25

The Tánaiste and newly-anointed Finance Minister was in Clare on Friday. On invitation from Bodyke Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney, Simon Harris visited Kilkishen where he had the honour of turning on the village's Christmas lights. The Wicklow native was treated to musical entertainment courtesy of children from Kilkishen National School before he attended a meeting of local Fine Gael branch members. Clare FM's Seán Lyons was at the event where he had the opportunity to speak to the Tánaiste on a number

00:08:19

The Chase Is On At St. Finnachta's National School

Clare FM ·

2025/11/25

Fans of The Chase should make their way to Sixmilebridge later this week! St. Finnachta's National School will host The Chase Is On this Thursday, 27th of November at 7:30pm. It is modelled on the hugely popular TV game show hosted by Bradley Walsh, where contestants play against a professional quizzer, known as the "Chaser", who attempts to prevent them from winning a cash prize. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Gareth Heagney, Principal at St. Finnachta's National School in

00:14:14

New Report From Social Justice Ireland On The Cost Of...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/25

A new report from Social Justice Ireland says the cost of living is continuing to have a substantial impact on older people and those in low-income households. The data in their Poverty Focus 2025 report highlights how core essentials have risen sharply, with families having to make impossible choices on everyday items. This comes as the cost of home-heating oil is surging as the winter sets in. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare Social Democrats Chair, Fiona Levie. Alan

00:01:14

TII Requested To Install Warning Signage On Notorious...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/25

Transport Infrastructure Ireland is facing pressure to install warning signage on a notorious North Clare bend. It follows a series of incidents at Drumnagown Hill on the N67 near Ennistymon. The collisions have largely been single vehicle crashes, which have knocked out local power and telecoms lines. Local Councillor Shane Talty says action is needed.

00:01:46

Almost 6,000 Visited Inis Cealtra Visitor Experience...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/25

Almost 6,000 people have visited the Inis Cealtra Visitor Experience in Mountshannon since its opening. Newly-released figures show a total of 5,784 visitors have passed through the gates of the visitor centre from the day it opened its doors on June 25th to the day it closed for the season on October 26th. During this period, 419 boat trips to the island were booked while the facility's social media brand awareness campaign enjoyed a reach of 166,300 people. Local Fine Gael Councillor Pat Burke

00:26:07

Sports Review - 24th of November

Clare FM ·

2025/11/24

Clare FM's Derrick Lynch and Kieran Madigan our football analyst gave us their thoughts on a busy weekend of GAA sporting fixture on Monday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey. Games Reviewed: Munster SFC Club Championship Semi Final: St. Finbarr’s 3-20 Éire Óg 0-14 (Sunday, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh) Munster IFC Club Championship Semi Final: Corofin 0-11 An Ghaeltacht 1-13 (Sunday, Corofin) Munster Junior Club Camogie Final: Clooney-Quin 1-5 Patrickswell 2-15 (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet

00:14:35

In The Garden: Christmas Trees

Clare FM ·

2025/11/24

Judy Beck from Clonroad garden centre was live in-studio for Monday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey. This week, Judy focused on Christmas trees and answered your questions!

00:20:22

Traditional Greats: Kitty Hayes

Clare FM ·

2025/11/24

It’s time for 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

00:07:12

Inis Creative Writers Group Launch Second Anthology

Clare FM ·

2025/11/24

The Inis Creative Writers Group are launching their second Anthology, thirteen years after their first Anthology! To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined live in studio by Elizabeth Daly and Donough Macnamara from the Inis Creative Writers steering group.

00:10:51

Some Employers Trying To Avoid Pension Auto-Enrolment

Clare FM ·

2025/11/24

The Government is being forced to bring in emergency regulations to stop companies attempting to subvert the new auto-enrolment pension. About 750,000 workers are set to be signed up to the My Future Fund auto-enrolment pension from early January. It has emerged, however, that some companies are trying to avoid having their staff signed up to My Future Fund because they do not want to handle the administrative burden and cost involved. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Ivan

00:05:43

Rice College Awarded Erasmus+ Accreditation

Clare FM ·

2025/11/24

Rice College has been awarded Erasmus+ Accreditation, as part of a consortium with Ennis CBS, Barefield NS and St Flannan’s College. This will see the Ennis secondary school involve in several targeted projects with Langenfeld, Germany, the twinned town with Ennis. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined live in studio by Dara Glynn, Secretary of the Ennis-Langenfeld Twinning Board.

00:11:03

Ennis Woman On Her Clamping Experience

Clare FM ·

2025/11/24

A Clare woman says she was left stranded, stressed, and out of pocket after returning to find her car clamped at Ennis train and bus station — despite having paid for her parking. Maureen McKeogh had left her car there for three days with a valid ticket. But when she returned, she discovered a clamp on her wheel and a demand for €120. Alan Morrissey spoke to Maureen on Monday's Morning Focus to find out more. Photo (c) djumandji via Getty Images

00:13:01

Clare School Secretaries Threatening Strike Action...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/24

There has been a breakdown in discussions over pensions for school secretaries and caretakers. Last Thursday night saw the talks come to a halt at the Workplace Relations Commission. The aftermath saw Fórsa pointing the finger of blame at the Department of Education for failing to engage meaningfully on a range of proposals. Over 2 thousand secretaries and caretakers went on strike for eight days at the start of the school year. Forsa says further strike action cannot be ruled out. To

00:03:24

Health Minister To Meet MidWest Oireachtas Members On...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/24

It's hoped the Health Minister will finally commit to a new hospital for the MidWest region at a meeting this week. Jennifer Carrol MacNeill is set to meet with 14 TDs and Senators from Clare, Limerick and Tipperary on Wednesday to discuss the recommendations of the HIQA review. The cross party group is in favour of expanding services at UHL and extending its campus, but is also seeking a firm commitment to the construction of a new Model 3 Hospital on a greenfield site to serve the region. Clare

00:49:50

Atlantic Tales - Dave Donnellan - Episode 229

Clare FM ·

2025/11/23

On this week’s Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn meets Ennis-based self-taught tattoo artist Dave Donnellan.He grew up in Scarriff obsessed with skateboarding and over the years developed his artistic side. He draws, paints and takes photographs for fun but tattooing is his profession and passion.

00:49:50

Atlantic Tales - Dave Donnellan - Episode 229

Clare FM ·

2025/11/23

On this week’s Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn meets Ennis-based self-taught tattoo artist Dave Donnellan. He grew up in Scarriff obsessed with skateboarding and over the years developed his artistic side. He draws, paints and takes photographs for fun but tattooing is his profession and passion.

00:02:18

New Sea Shelters To Be Constructed At Kilkee And...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/23

It's hoped the development of new infrastructure in West Clare will encourage people with reduced mobility to swim. It follows a grant of €25,000 in funding, which will provide four sea shelters across Kilkee and Spanish Point. The funds will also provide for non-slip matting and accessible hand rails to enter and exit the water. Founder of Snamhaí Sásta June Curtin believes it will be hugely beneficial.

00:06:32

Council To Prioritise Affordable Housing Provision In...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/23

It's claimed communities in East Clare are in desperate need of housing if they're going to be sustained into the future. This week's meeting of Killaloe Municipal District welcomed Sinéad O'Donoghue who's just taken up the role of Head of Housing Activation with the local authority. She told the meeting the housing-related issues she'll be working on in East Clare will include provision of serviced sites, provision of private housing in serviced rural settlements, bringing derelict properties

00:54:30

Beyond Belief - Sunday 23rd November 2025

Clare FM ·

2025/11/22

Stephen Fletcher presents this Sunday's Beyond Belief and takes a look behind the scenes at St Mary's Catherdral in Limerick.

00:15:00

Sunday Prayer - Sunday 23rd November 2025

Clare FM ·

2025/11/22

Stephen Fletcher leads our Sunday Prayer on today, Sunday 23rd November 2025 the Feast of Christ the King

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