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00:14:02

Anger And Frustration In Shannon Over Illegal Fireworks

Clare FM ·

2025/09/11

Halloween is still around seven weeks away, but it seems that some people in Shannon can’t hold on to their fireworks until then. Residents in the town have been taking to social media to express their anger and frustration over anti-social behaviour involving illegal fireworks. Many of the comments are highlighting the distress and fear these fireworks cause to pets. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Billy Austin and Ray Sheehy, Shannon Residents. Photo (c) Jameslee from pixbay

00:07:38

Toastmasters Ennis Commences Its 52nd Season

Clare FM ·

2025/09/11

Ennis Toastmasters Club resumes activities next week. The County Town version of the Toastmasters International speakers club will meet next Tuesday at Hotel Woodstock. To find out more Alan Morrissey was joined by Geraldine Gregan, Vice President Education Officer and Alan Davis, President’ of Ennis Toastmasters. Photo: (c) Ennis Toastmasters Ireland via Facebook

00:15:31

Clare Women In Business - Ciara Petty - Episode 20

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2025/09/11

On this week's episode of Clare Women In Business, Pat Flynn chats with Ciara Petty, founder and Creative Director of Ciara Petty Design Studio based in Ennis.

00:15:37

Attack on Poland Described As 'Testing The Limits' By...

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2025/09/11

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is testing the limits of what is possible. NATO jets shot down many of the drones in what was the first defensive action of its kind since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Poland's prime minister Donald Tusk says those that 'posed a direct threat' were downed and confirmed there were no casualties. He says it was 'likely' a 'large scale provocation'. Tánaiste Simon Harris says America must now step up. Alan Morrissey was joined on Thursday's

00:08:43

Success For Winning Band At Inagh-Based Music Festival

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2025/09/11

Last month’s edition of Cosmic Fest proved to be another resounding success for the Inagh-based music festival. Held on August 30th, the event featured a strong lineup of performers on the main stage, drawing an enthusiastic crowd. This year’s Battle of the Bands was won by Old Crab Road. Alan Morrissey was joined on Thursday's Morning Focus by the winning band and Ferdia O’Sullivan, who Oversaw Battle of the Bands stage.

00:07:25

Clare Woman To Assist In Voluntary Projects In Uganda

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2025/09/11

A Clare woman is preparing to travel to Uganda to assist in voluntary projects in the African country. Retired teacher Phil Molony will head to the South-West of Uganda to help out with two projects. Phil has been involved in work in the Mbarara area in the western part of the country since 1993. A fundraising coffee morning will be held in the Old Ground Hotel on Saturday, the 13th of September in the Town Hall Bistro. Alan Morrissey was joined by Phil on Thursday's Morning Focus to find

00:10:00

Salmon Of Knowledge Mural Unveiled As Resonance...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/11

Killaloe and Ballina have a striking new landmark thanks to Resonance Lough Derg and an acclaimed, international street artist. The landmark, a glowing mural of the Salmon of Knowledge is the work of London-based artist David Speed. It marks the countdown to the next Resonance Lough Derg Festival, a micro-festival of ideas, art, and performance taking place across multiple venues in February 2026. Alan Morrisey was joined by Steve Coakley, Chairperson of Resonance Lough Derg to find out

00:19:03

Trump's Doonbeg To Host Irish Open Next Year

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2025/09/11

Doonbeg Golf Club in County Clare, owned by US President Donald Trump, will host next year’s Irish Open. The tournament will take place from September 10th to the 13th 2026. Sources at Trump International in Doonbeg say it is unlikely the US President would attend the event next year. However, Taoiseach Michael Martin says Donald Trump would be more than welcome. On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by David Tubridy, Local businessman and Tommy Commerford, Community

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...

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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...

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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...

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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?

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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

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