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00:02:21

Shannon Fire Station Tipped For Numbers Boost

Clare FM ·

2025/09/11

One of Clare's busiest emergency services is expected to benefit from a numbers boost. It's understood that a new firefighter has come on board at Shannon's station this week, and that two more are due to join imminently following a successful recruitment process. It would raise the station's current headcount from 11 to 14. Shannon Sinn Féin TD Donna McGettigan says it's vital these numbers are retained for the long run.

00:03:27

Farming Groups And Uisce Éireann Strike Deal On...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/11

Fresh concerns have been raised that Clare farmers will be impacted by a controversial €4.5bn Uisce Éireann plan to pump water from the River Shannon to Dublin. The project involves the construction of a 170km pipeline that will extract 2% of the Parteen Basin's annual flow, to supply an additional treated water source to Dublin, Meath, Kildare and Wicklow. The IFA and ICMSA have agreed a compensation package with Uisce Éireann that's understood to be worth an average of 100,000 euro for affected

00:07:04

Concerns Raised Around Speed Limit "Drop" On N85...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/11

A sudden speed limit drop on one of Clare's national secondary roads is said to be posing a danger to the lives of those living nearby. Fianna Fáil Councillor Antoinette Baker-Bashua is seeking a more gradual speed limit transition between the N85 and the Lahinch Road in Ennis. At present, the speed limit changes from 100 kilometres per hour to 50 kilometres per hour at the Texaco garage on the outskirts of the town. Councillor Baker-Bashua says traffic calming measures must be implemented to slow

00:02:34

Trump Doonbeg Expected To Be Confirmed As Venue For...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/10

Speculation is mounting that West Clare will be hosting the 2026 Irish Open. It follows reports that Trump International Golf Links Doonbeg will be confirmed as the venue later today. The Taoiseach says he'd welcome a meeting with Donald Trump if he attends the Irish Open next year. Meanwhile Doonbeg Fianna Fáil Councillor Rita McInerney has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that it's vital road infrastructure is upgraded in time for the event that should have long lasting economic

00:02:31

Ennis Mayor Insists Councillors Can't Make...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/10

The Mayor of Ennis says councillors can't make a "unilateral decision" to scrap proposed infrastructural changes in the county town without heeding the views of the public. It comes as three local elected representatives have called for the removal of references to changes to the layout of a heavily-trafficked roundabout from the Draft Ennis Local Transport Plan.

00:11:24

Clare Women Attempt To Open Up A Humanitarian...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/10

At least two Irish activists are on board a peace flotilla delivering aid to Gaza which has been attacked by a drone. Last week, we were joined by Sarah Clancy to talk about the Global Sumud Flotilla. Sarah, who lived in Ballyvaughan for almost a decade, is part of the coalition attempting to open up a humanitarian corridor allowing access to vital food and medical supplies. Photo (c) globalsumudflotilla on Instagram

00:02:09

Ar An Lá Seo - 10-09-2025

Clare FM ·

2025/09/10

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 10ú lá de mí Mheán Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1977 tharla ganntanas beoir sa tír de bharr gur chuaigh grúdlann ar stailc agus nuair a chuaigh Club Rugbaí Garryowen ó Luimneach chuig Oileán na Tríonóide bhí siad ag ól a lán beoir. I 1981 bhí tuismitheoirí I gContae Mhaigh Eo in aghaidh an chinneadh a rinne an Roinn Oideachas, gan aon chóras iompar a bheith ag na páistí óga chun dul chuig an scoil. I 1981 fuair cailín óg bás seachtain

00:13:09

Financial Advice With Tommy Corbett

Clare FM ·

2025/09/10

On Wednesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tommy Corbett from Carey Corbett Financial Solutions. This week, Tommy provided some advice and tips on saving for your child's third level education in Ireland. If you want to send in any questions for Tommy contact 0861800964 or email focus@clare.fm

00:13:26

Financial Advice With Tommy Corbett

Clare FM ·

2025/09/10

On Wednesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tommy Corbett from Carey Corbett Financial Solutions. This week, Tommy shared advice on how to save for your child's third-level education in Ireland.

00:10:06

Clare FM's Colum McGrath In Kenya With The Ray Of...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/10

All this week, Colum McGrath is in Mombasa, Kenya, with the Ray of Sunshine Foundation — a charity based in Clare. Today, Colum is in Sunshine House, to visit the girls who have benefitted from the work of the foundation. You can support the Ray of Sunshine charity here: www.gofundme.com/f/building-hope-…-ray-of-sunshine. Photo (c) Ray of Sunshine Foundation

00:08:21

Taster Thursdays With Shannon Community Partnership

Clare FM ·

2025/09/10

On Wednesday’s edition of Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey welcomed Louise Lynch, a mindfulness and positive psychology coach, and Geraldine Lambert, Treasurer of Shannon Community Partnership. The pair joined the program to discuss the work of the task group in promoting healthier lifestyles and stronger community connections. They also introduced an exciting new initiative called Taster Thursdays.

00:19:04

Trouble Brewing In Fianna Fáil?

Clare FM ·

2025/09/10

Former Dublin football manager Jim Gavin has been officially selected as Fianna Fáil's candidate in the presidential election defeating MEP Billy Kelleher in a secret ballot of parliamentary party members. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Timmy Dooley, Tulla-based Fianna Fáil Minister of State. Photo (c) Pat Flynn

00:13:59

Quin Father On Fundraising For Life-Changing Care For...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/10

Owen O’Brien, who hails from Quin. A hugely important fundraiser has been launched recently for Owen’s son, Cillian. The 12-year-old suffered a traumatic brain injury last February. Alan Morrissey was joined by Owen in studio for our chat was his close friend, Rory O’Connor, who organised the online fundraiser for Cillian. €300,000 fundraising appeal for donations to help provide medical care and a new house extension. You can help by donating here:

00:01:23

Clare Hotelier Says Govt "Seems To Be Doing...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/10

A prominent Clare hotelier says the Government seems to be doing everything in its power to back out of reducing the hospitality vat rate. It's after Tánaiste Simon Harris stated the rate cut could be delayed until next year and that hotel rooms won't be included. The Department of Finance claims dropping the rate to 9% would cost €810m, and that doing so in Budget 2026 would leave little room for other tax cuts, despite a promise in the programme for Government to change it in the budget process

00:06:52

Fears Of "Viability Issue" For Businesses On...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/10

It's being suggested a number of businesses on the outskirts of Ennis will be brought into a "viability issue" if proposed infrastructural changes go ahead. A joint motion has been tabled at an Ennis Municipal District meeting by Fianna Fáil councillors Tom O'Callaghan and Pat Daly, and Sinn Féin Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle, for references to changes to the Gort Road Highfield Park junction to be removed from the Ennis Draft Local Transport Plan. The document outlines proposals to reconfigure the

00:16:02

Clare FM's Derrick Lynch Speaking With Clare Camogie...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/10

Clare FM's Derrick Lynch Speaking With Clare Camogie Chair Fergal O'Brien

00:03:04

Clooney-Quin's Peter Duggan After TUS Clare SHC...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/10

Clooney-Quin's Peter Duggan After TUS Clare SHC Quarter Final Win Over Feakle

00:01:55

Ar An Lá Seo - 09-09-2025

Clare FM ·

2025/09/09

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 9ú lá de mí Mheán Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1977 chan na haltraí ó ospidéal I mBaile Átha Cliath ag Aifreann in Eaglais Carmelite chun ceiliúradh a dhéanamh do Our Lady. I 1993 bhuaigh Éire I gcoinne an Liotuáin le dhá chúl sa Chorn Domhanda. I 1989 bhí na Gardaí ó Inis Díomáin ag fiosrú cúpla briseadh isteach I Ballyvaughan agus Quilty. I 1993 tháinig sé amach go raibh sé an chéad chuimhneachán den tionscadal dúchas I nDroicheadh

00:10:31

Travel Tales: Island Hopping In Croatia

Clare FM ·

2025/09/09

On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke to Fergal O’Keefe, host of the Travel Tales with Fergal podcast. This week, Fergal discussed his trip to Croatia and provided listeners with tips and useful information.

00:58:58

Wordsmith - Episode 2

Clare FM ·

2025/09/09

"Wordsmith – Part 2" explores the life and work of one of the greatest literary voices of our time, Edna O’Brien. Produced by Clare FM's Programme Director & Head of Operations, Padraic Flaherty. Email: pf@clare.fm

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