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00:08:53

Taoiseach Says Including Shannon In Regional Airports...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/18

The Taoiseach says broadening a Government scheme that funds smaller airports so as to allow Shannon Airport to benefit from it is "under consideration". Across 2023 and 2024, Shannon Airport received €7.64 million through the Regional Airports Programme which was established to support airports handling less than one million passengers per year but was expanded during the pandemic to assist slightly larger facilities like Shannon. The outcomes of the Mid-term Review of the Regional Airports

00:02:13

Clare Communities "Missing Millions" Due To Lack Of...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/18

It's believed Clare communities are missing out on millions of euro due to a lack of serviced campervan sites for tourists. It's estimated that up to 78,000 motorhomes visit this county each year, contributing over €10m to the local economy. The local authority has acknowledged however that the lack of appropriate facilities is resulting in a loss of at least €1.3m in potential spend each year. Clarecastle Fianna Fáil Councillor Tom O'Callaghan says it can be easily rolled out.

00:13:16

TUS Clare SHC Semi Final Manager Preview - Kilmaley &...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/18

Kilmaley are the team bidding to break the longest wait of the remaining teams for a place in the final of the TUS Clare senior hurling final this weekend. They take on Eire Óg on Saturday evening in Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chiosog, as they look to reach a first showpiece event since winning their second ever title in 2004. Both teams carry unbeaten form into the game, with Kilmaley being impressive winner over Sixmilebridge in their last eight showdown. Manager Brian Culbert says they have been

00:16:35

Clare Pride Festival A Haven For LGBTQ+ Groups Amid...

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2025/09/17

It's claimed events such as Clare Pride are more important than ever for the LGBTQ+ community given a resurgence in online abuse. It comes as the fourth ever edition of this county's festival gets underway today. In 2023, over 250 people attended Clare's first ever Pride Parade and according to its organisers, the festival as a whole has grown from strength to strength since. This year, Quare Clare says its aiming to focus on involving more groups than ever before, and the week's events will kick

00:02:23

Ar An Lá Seo - 17-09-2025

Clare FM ·

2025/09/17

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 17ú lá de mí Mheán Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1978 mharaíodh dhá fhear ó Thiobraid Árann I dhá thimpiste bóthair dhifriúil. I 1982 bhí na poitigéir timpeall an tír ag agóidíocht I gcoinne an rialtas de bharr gur ghearr siad siar ar leigheas saor in aisce. I 1982 tháinig Teachta Dála Donal Carey amach ag rá go raibh Droichead an Chláir ag suí faoi bholcán. I 1999 tháinig sé amach go raibh níos mó ná leath de na daoine a raibh ag

00:08:53

Possible Areas For Bathing Waters In Clare

Clare FM ·

2025/09/17

Clare County Council is seeking public submissions to identify areas that are commonly used for swimming/bathing, but not currently designated as bathing waters. Those who may be a regular swimmer and want to help the local authority decide which bathing areas should be designated as bathing waters are being encouraged to have their say. Alan Morrissey on Tuesday's Morning Focus spoke with Brendan Flynn, Senior Executive Environment Engineer with Clare County Council, and Kay Nolan from the

00:13:42

Representation Opportunities For Clare Institutional...

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2025/09/17

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley has encouraged survivors to apply for representation opportunities in three key structures. Applications are being invited from survivors and affected persons who are interested in the four positions available on the National Centre for Remembrance steering group to be part of the decision-making process. On Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Patricia Carey, Special Advocate for Survivors of Institutional Abuse

00:04:23

Almost €7 Million In Funding Announced For Ennis...

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2025/09/17

Almost €7 million in Government funding has been announced for the redevelopment of an iconic Ennis building. Clare County Council has been awarded the funds for the renovation of the Cloister at 49 Abbey Street which is to be an arts and heritage hub consisting of artist studios, classrooms, conference space and exhibition space. The funding comes through the THRIVE initiative which makes up to €7 million available to local authorities for the refurbishment and adaptation of publicly-owned

00:07:44

Meeting On Water Quality In North And West Clare

Clare FM ·

2025/09/17

The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) is inviting members of the public, and in particular community groups and individuals, with an interest in water quality, to a community information meeting this evening (Wednesday, 17th September 2025 at 7.30pm) in the Falls Hotel, Ennistymon. The meeting on water quality in North and West Clare will also discuss the establishment of a Community Catchment Forum for the Mal Bay Catchment of North and West of the County. Ruairí Ó Conchúir, from the

00:09:56

Clare Filmmaker Tadhg O'Sullivan’s The Swallow

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2025/09/17

The Swallow, a feature film by Tadhg O’Sullivan featuring Academy Award winning actress Brenda Fricker, will be released in select Irish cinemas from September 19th. The film was shot on location in Co. Clare. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by the man behind The Swallow, the Clare-based filmmaker, Tadhg O’Sullivan. Image (c) The Swallow, a film by Tadhg O’Sullivan - featuring Brenda Fricker

00:17:14

Samaritans to Support Revellers at Lisdoonvarna

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2025/09/17

Thousands of people are expected to descend upon Lisdoonvarna this coming weekend for the Matchmaking Festival. It should be a time of great fun, and, hopefully, love will be in the air for many of the festival goers. However, those in need, or who are struggling to cope, are being reminded they’re not alone. Samaritans will be in Lisdoonvarna this weekend (Friday 19th & Saturday 20th), ready to support anyone who may be struggling to cope. On Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was

00:04:45

Council Accused Of Taking "Too Long" To Address...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/17

Clare County Council is being accused of taking "too long" to address infrastructural issues impacting on access to emergency care in the north of the county. The Midwest Hospital Campaign is highlighting the journey time between the Cliffs of Moher and University Hospital Limerick's emergency department which it says is one hour and 15 minutes at a minimum, and is often hampered by delays at the likes of Blake's Corner in Ennistymon. It calls comes as emergency services had to attend to two

00:16:35

4th Annual Clare Pride Festival Returns Today

Clare FM ·

2025/09/17

The fourth annual Clare Pride Festival returns today. The festival which is open to all regardless of orientation, kicks of tonight at 8pm, with the Shannon Toastmasters Club hosting a talk on inclusion at Treacy's Oakwood Hotel. The week's schedule also includes a family fun event, a first ever LGBTQ+ soccer tournament, a social cycle, after party, various arts exhibitions and workshops and Clare's third annual Pride Parade, taking place on Saturday. Quare Clare Secretary Orla Vaughan says its

00:13:07

Charity Variety Concert In Aid Of LauraLynn

Clare FM ·

2025/09/16

Treacy's Oakwood Hotel in Shannon is the venue for this week’s Charity Variety Concert in aid of LauraLynn Children’s Hospice. The eclectic line-up includes Quin 'n' Tonic, Harmony Bro, Vincent di Placido, Ger Carrig and many more. On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Elaine Buckley, Regional Fundraiser at LauraLynn, Noel Murphy, Concert Director/Compere, Liam Jones, Fleadh winner and Aidan White, the organiser.

00:12:55

Clare History In Focus: When Wolfe Tone Almost...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/16

Local historian and author, Colm Liddy joined Alan Morrissey on Tuesdays Morning Focus once again for our History in Focus slot to talk about Wolf Tone and how certain events nearly led to Wolfe Tone visiting the banner county. If you have any stories you would like to share with Colm about your town, you can contact him at colmliddy@eircom.net or Clare FM at focus@clare.fm.

00:01:32

Ar An Lá Seo - 16-09-2025

Clare FM ·

2025/09/16

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 16ú lá de mí Mheán Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1977 bhí timpiste ag Aerfhórsa Meiriceá agus fuair na 20 duine a bhí ar an eitleán bás nuair a chuaigh sé isteach chuig learg shléibhe. I 1982 tharla robáil ag oifig an phoist I mBaile Átha Cliath agus bhí na déagóirí faoi airm. I 1982 thosaigh an cumann scuais sa chontae. I 2006 laghdaigh an leibhéil de chlóirín a raibh san uisce in Inis. Sin The Scissor Sisters le I Don't Feel Like

00:08:46

Fearless: A Biography Of Edna O'Brien By Cathy Curtis

Clare FM ·

2025/09/16

Cathy Curtis is an author who has written a “detailed and engaging” biography of one of Ireland’s greatest and most courageous writers, Tuamgraney’s Edna O’Brien. Fearless: A Biography of Edna O'Brien, tells the story of a woman who refused to be silenced. Cathy Curtis joined Alan Morrissey on Tuesday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Irish Writers Centre

00:07:03

Living With Bowel Cancer

Clare FM ·

2025/09/16

Health bosses have been called upon to cut the age for bowel-cancer screening. The call comes amid warnings Ireland now suffers from the highest mortality rate for colorectal cancer in Europe. There has been a near doubling of the rate of bowel cancer - with a worrying surge in detections among people aged under 50. Seán Lally, Co-Owner of Hotel Woodstock, was diagnosed with bowel cancer and spoke with Alan Morrissey on Tuesdays Morning Focus. Photo (c) 9dreamstudio from Getty images via

00:17:47

Educational Slot: Common Problems When Settling Back...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/16

On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by John Burns, Retired Deputy Principal and Educational Consultant. John addressed numerous questions about new first-year students starting school, including how to navigate the significant cultural transition and much more.

00:10:34

Clare Lawyer Sailing Alongside Gaza Aid Flotilla

Clare FM ·

2025/09/16

Last week, we were joined on the show by Sarah Clancy to talk about the Global Sumud Flotilla, which is on its way to Gaza. The Clare poet is among a group of hundreds of activists from 44 countries aboard the GSF, which is attempting to break the Israeli naval blockade to deliver humanitarian aid to the famine stricken Palestinian territory. Sailing alongside the flotilla is an independent legal support boat. On board that boat is the lawyer and Ennistymon native, Leigh Brosnan. I spoke

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