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00:07:12

Arts Slot With County Arts Officer Siobhán Mulcahy

Clare FM ·

2025/09/08

On Monday’s Morning Focus, it was time again for our Arts Slot with County Art’s Officer Siobhán Mulcahy. Siobhán provided our listeners with all the details of this week’s live events for entertainment lovers in Banner County.

00:16:14

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

Clare FM ·

2025/09/08

A Clare charity has been making a huge difference thousands of miles from home. The Ray of Sunshine Foundation has transformed the lives of disadvantaged children in Kenya through schools, rescue centres, and health projects — all powered by Irish volunteers and generosity. This week, our own Colum McGrath is in Africa for the very first time to see that work up close. You can support the Ray of Sunshine charity here:

00:07:17

Mid-West Simon Community Annual Ball 2025

Clare FM ·

2025/09/08

The Mid-West Simon Community’s Annual Fundraising Ball will take on Saturday, the 11th of October. Limerick Strand Hotel will be the venue for the event. For the second year in a row, the Ball will focus on raising funds for the Mid West Simon Social Grocery, a pioneering project designed to combat food poverty in Limerick City. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined on Monday's Morning Focus by the CEO Mid-West Simon Community, Niall Garvey.

00:11:29

From Ukraine To Doolin: Doolin Ferry Deck Officer...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/08

Alan Morrissey was joined on Monday's Morning Focus by Margarita Urdenko. Margarita, who hails from Ukraine, has swapped international tankers for Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, where she now helps passengers sail to the Aran Islands and cruise beneath the Cliffs of Moher as a deck officer with Doolin Ferry. The Odessa native is the only female crew member at Doolin Ferry, and she’s carving out her own unique path in Ireland’s maritime world. As Ireland’s school leavers consider their next

00:19:16

School Secretary And Caretaker Strike Withdrawn After...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/08

Schools across the country will today try and tackle the backlog of work that built up as a result of the strike action by school secretaries and caretakers that lasted for over a week. The striking workers had been picketing schools, demanding access to public sector pensions and other entitlements. The Minister for Education Helen McEntee welcomed Forsa's agreement to suspend strike action last Friday night, to allow for talks at the Workplace relations commission. The Union representing

00:04:24

Council Targeted With Delivering 985 Social Homes A...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/08

Clare County Council will aim to deliver 9,850 social homes over the next decade. It follows a review of the National Planning Framework, which has identified the need for 985 new units to be delivered here annually until 2035. As it stands over 2,800 households are on this county's approved social housing list. Clonlara Independent Councillor and Planning Consultant Michael Begley says the plans will hinge on the availability of serviced sites.

00:06:22

Worst Air Quality In Ireland So Far This Year Found...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/08

A new report suggests Ennis has had the worst air quality in the country so far this year. Data from the Environmental Protection Agency shows the daily limit for particulate matter in the air has been breached on seven occasions in the county town this year which is more than anywhere else nationwide. Particulate matter is made up of solid particles and liquid droplets which are harmful to human health and largely created by the burning of solid fuel. Mayor of Ennis, Fine Gael Councillor Mary

00:04:01

Claims Contractors Facing Abuse For Cutting Dangerous...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/08

It's claimed Clare's contractors and landowners have been the subject of harassment for cutting dangerous hedgerows outside the official season. It comes as the Department of Nature, Heritage, and Biodiversity has responded to Clare County Council's request for roadside hedges to be exempted from the Wildlife Act. Minister Christoper O'Sullivan's office stated that while this would require a legislation change, there are lawful exemptions under both the wildlife and road safety acts where hedgerows

00:50:25

Atlantic Tales - PJ Murrihy - Episode 218

Clare FM ·

2025/09/07

On this week’s Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn visits Shandrum, Mullagh to meet the singing farmer, PJ Murrihy. PJ has worked on the family farm all his life and rears a breed of Japanese cattle for their world famous Wagyu beef. When he’s not farming, PJ is usually performing or writing songs, not just for himself, but also for some of Ireland’s best known artists.

00:01:21

Decline In Car Sales In Clare For Second Consecutive...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/07

Car sales in Clare were below 2024 levels for the second month in a row in August. New statistics from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry have revealed that 143 vehicles were sold in the county last month which was down 7% from the 154 sales recorded in the same month in 2023. Electric vehicles appear to be making a comeback in Clare however as sales are up almost 61% to 344 units so far in 2025. Director of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, Brian Cooke, says after a disappointing

00:53:47

Beyond Belief - Sunday 7th September 2025

Clare FM ·

2025/09/06

Stephen Fletcher presents the first Beyond Belief after our August break. His special guest is the former RTÉ journalist who talks about growing up in a small Church of Ireland community in Dublin, getting an early taste for radio while still at school, becoming a Pirate radio presenter before coming legitimate by joining the BBCin Ulster then moving on to RTÉ where he advanced through different journalist positions becoming their main News Anchor until his retirement in 2024. Bryan also talks

00:14:17

Sunday Prayer - Sunday 7th September 2025

Clare FM ·

2025/09/06

Fr Gerry leads our Sunday Prater for today Sunday 7th September 2025, the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

00:05:00

Clare Dog Owners Urged To Control Pets During Hedge...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/06

Dog owners in Clare are being urged to control their pets during hedge cutting season in order to avoid accidents. Heavy good vehicles have been visible on the county's rural roads in recent days with the arrival of hedge cutting season which begins on September 1st and concludes at the end of February. Due to the high likelihood of dogs being startled by such machinery, Clare's County Dog Warden is issuing an advisory to dog owners to protect their pets from any potential injuries. Frankie Coote

00:05:56

Planning Permission Granted For Kilfenora Máire Rua...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/06

A new piece of public artwork is expected to enhance the appeal of a North Clare village for both locals and tourists while celebrating one of the region's most iconic figures. Kilfenora Tidy Towns has secured planning permission to erect a mural of 17th century aristocrat Máire Rua O'Brien on the east-facing wall of the Burren Sonas Steiner Kindergarten which is located on the village's main street. Liscannor-based artist will paint the mural which is expected to be in place before the end of the

00:36:49

Clare FM Preview TUS Clare SHC Quarter Finals And...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/05

Clare FM's Derrick Lynch previews the weekends TUS Clare SHC quarter finals and relegation playoffs with Tommy Guilfoyle & Kevin Sheehan

00:03:29

The Ultras - Irish Artist Of The Week

Clare FM ·

2025/09/05

The Ultras a new Irish Indie Rock Band. Built around loud guitars, louder drums, and an unshakable urge to swap instruments mid-set the band features Jay O’Donoghue shouting beautifully at the front, Bernard McDonnell hitting drums, playing guitar and backing vocals, not all at once lol, Jack Kelly doing the absolute most on strings or sticks, Luke Whearity slicing through the noise on lead guitar, and brand new bassist Matthew Gaffney figuring it all out in real time. They’ve already played a

00:03:56

Government Risks "Wiping Out" All Clare Post Offices...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/05

The Government is said to be at risk of "wiping out" post offices in Clare unless it moves towards a sustainable operating model for the postal service. The contracts for both Shannon and Carrigaholt's post offices have gone to tender following the resignation of their postmasters. In a statement to Clare FM, An Post says it has "two opportunities to partner with An Post in providing post office and financial services to the people of Shannon and Carrigaholt". The vacancies, it says, "arise out

00:01:40

Ar An Lá Seo - 05-09-2025

Clare FM ·

2025/09/05

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 5ú lá de mí Mheán Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1986 bhí buachaill aois 14 ar bannaí an oíche roimhe de bharr gur rinne sé mórdhíobháil choirp do chailín aois 7. I 1999 bhí na daoine a raibh ag déanamh an Ardteistiméireacht arís chun pionós a ghearradh orthu faoi mholadh nua. I 1980 tháinig comhairle spórt clarecastle amach le plean nua chun áis comhaimseartha nua a bheith acu sa bhaile. I 1999 dúradh go mbeadh an costas chun

00:03:48

Clare Economist Warns Not To Expect "Giveaway Budget"

Clare FM ·

2025/09/05

A Clare Economist is warning we shouldn't expect any "giveaway budget" this year. Ahead of Budget 2026 next month, the Government has already ruled out one off supports such as electricity credits, social welfare and child benefit lump sums. The latest exchequer returns, meanwhile, show while income tax and VAT receipts increased, corporate tax takings fell by 43% last month. Ennis Economist and Assistant Professor of Social Policy at UCD Micheál Collins says it's likely the government will be

00:01:37

Hopes Mybryonics Move To Shannon Will Be Catalyst For...

Clare FM ·

2025/09/05

It's hoped the addition of a new world leading technology firm to Shannon will be the catalyst for hundreds of jobs in the near future. Galway firm Mybryonics has confirmed it's lease of Block R in the Shannon Airport Industrial Estate, which will be used as an advanced manufacturing plant. The company will also be creating 125 jobs at a new manufacturing facility in Galway which will have initial capacity to produce 500 units of its flagship proudcut 'starcom' each year, it's envisaged

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