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00:52:58

'Prospector' - The story of Paddy Hannan

Clare FM ·

2025/11/04

“Prospector” is a special documentary telling the incredible story of Paddy Hannan from Gorteen near Quin, Co Clare. In the early 1860s, Paddy left Clare for the goldfields of Australia and New Zealand. In 1893, he and two friends made a discovery that sparked one of the great Western Australian Gold Rushes. That find, in the scorching Australian outback, ultimately led to the founding of the city of Kalgoorlie where the main thoroughfare is named Hannan Street. This programme has been produced

00:16:12

Roisin Mulqueen Howard Named Clare Lidl Family Carer...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/04

Roisin Mulqueen Howard from Tulla Road, Ennis has been named the Clare Lidl Family Carer of the Year 2025. The awards recognise the remarkable commitment, compassion and strength of family carers who provide essential care to loved ones every day. Roisin joined Alan Morrissey live in-studio during Tuesday's Morning Focus.

00:16:00

Traditional Greats: Jerry Lynch

Clare FM ·

2025/11/04

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

00:06:30

West Clare Drama Festival Doonbeg Presents One Act...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/04

The One Act Drama Festival is coming to Doonbeg this weekend. The event, part of the West Clare Drama Festival, will take place from Saturday to Monday, the 8th to the 10th of November. Nine different plays will be performed over three nights. For more on this, Chairperson of the West Clare Drama Festival, Andrew Killeen joined Alan Morrissey on Tuesday's Morning Focus. Photo (C) West Clare Drama Festival Doonbeg Facebook

00:06:38

Information Evening For People In Clare Living With...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/04

A lunch and information session for people with Parkinson’s in County Clare will take place this coming weekend. The event will be held on Sunday, the 9th of November at the Inn at Dromoland from 1pm. It is being organised by the Midwest branch of Parkinson’s Ireland. On the line to chat more about this on Tuesday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey was Una Anderson Ryan, PRO Parkinson’s Midwest. Photo (c) by pixelshot via Canva

00:18:39

Security Review Of All IPAS Centres To Be Carried...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/04

All politicians are being warned against scapegoating asylum seekers after an arson attack on an IPAS centre in Co. Louth. People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy has issued the warning and says targeting innocent children is unacceptable. A security review will be undertaken at all IPAS centres after four children, including a baby, were among five people rescued from the top floor of a building housing International Protection applicants on Friday night in the town, while 28 people were made

00:04:21

55 Gardaí In Clare Tipperary Garda Division To Hit...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/04

More than 50 Gardaí in the Clare/Tipperary Garda Division will be eligible to retire next year. Figures released by the Justice Minister to Shannon Sinn Féin TD Donna McGettigan shows 55 Gardaí of various ranks will reach retirement age next year, with this figure rising to 77 in 2027, 91 in 2028 and 108 in 2029. A further nine members across the division are due to compulsorily retire over the next four years. Deputy Donna McGettigan fears this will leave Clare "on the backfoot" unless recruitment

00:03:34

Clare Councillor Says Blocking Media Access To New...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/03

There's a call for hidden cameras to be installed in illegal dumping blackspots in rural parts of Clare following a serious incident over the weekend. A large number of items were found disposed of in a ditch on what's known locally as the Farmer's Road in the Rossmanagher area of Sixmilebridge on Sunday. The items included a quad bike, a propane gas tank, children's toys and several plastic materials. Cratloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat O'Gorman has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons he believes

00:15:40

Sports Review - 3rd Of November

Clare FM ·

2025/11/03

Clare FM's Derrick Lynch and Derek Dormer spoke with Alan Morrissey on Monday's Morning Focus on three significant GAA games that were held over the weekend. Games reviewed: Munster Intermediate Hurling Championship Quarter-Final: O’Callaghan’s Mills 1-19 Abbeydorney (Kerry) 1-17 (Sunday) Munster Junior Hurling Club Championship Quarter-Final: Killrossanty (Waterford) 2-14 The Banner 0-19 (Saturday, Lemybrien) Ladies Football Munster Senior B Final: Glanmire 4-15 Kilmurry Ibrickane

00:08:50

“Bhí Gaeilge Ag Do Granny” Event Sheds Light On The...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/03

An event highlighting the decline of the Irish language in West Clare will be held later this week. Dr. Síle Ní Choincheannain from Mary Immaculate College will deliver the lecture at Bhí Gaeilge ag do Granny! From Irish to English: Language Decline in West Clare. It will be held at An Teach Ceoil, Kilrush this Thursday, November 6th at 8pm. Photo (c) Mary Immaculate College

00:18:20

In The Garden: How To Make Your Garden More Eco-Friendly

Clare FM ·

2025/11/03

Judy Beck from Clonroad Garden Centre was back in the Clare FM studios for In The Garden on Monday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey. Judy was in to tell us about how we can make our gardens more eco-friendly. If you have any questions for Judy, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

00:19:44

Traditional Greats: James Cullinan

Clare FM ·

2025/11/03

00:10:32

Arts Slot – 3rd Of November

Clare FM ·

2025/11/03

Clare County Arts Officer Siobhán Mulcahy was back in studio on Monday’s Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey. Siobhán provided our listeners with all the details of this week’s live events for entertainment lovers in Banner County. This week, Siobhán told us about Chapel Lane Craft Fairs, Ennis Trad Festival, Doonbeg One Act Festival and much more.

00:10:53

High Cancer Rates Are Of Concern For Ennistymon Locals

Clare FM ·

2025/11/03

We spotted a comment left on Facebook recently, which caught our eye. The post was in relation to what, in the poster’s view, was the high cancer rates in Ennistymon. The most recent figures from the CSO for 2021 revealed that the Ennistymon region had the highest rate of neoplasm-related deaths of any area in the country. Neoplasms are abnormal masses of tissue that can be cancerous, accounted for more deaths than any other factor countywide in that year, with the exception of Kilrush. To

00:08:30

Clare Dancer Joins Cast Of New West End Chaka Khan...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/03

Ennis dancer Oskarina O’Sullivan is set to return to the West End stage as part of the original cast of I’m Every Woman: The Musical - the new production celebrating the life and legacy of Chaka Khan. Starring Alexandra Burke in the lead role, the musical will run at London’s Peacock Theatre from 5th-28th March 2026. Oskarina O’Sullivan joined Alan Morrissey on Monday's Morning Focus to tell us more.

00:13:46

Government Advising Restrictions For New LCSPs

Clare FM ·

2025/11/03

Limiting media access to new council policing committees 'doesn't make sense' according to the National Union of Journalists. The Government is advising the restrictions for the new Local Community Safety Partnerships. The LCSPs, which will replace the old Joint Policing Committees, aim to bring together a broader range of stakeholders than before, including local residents, HSE and Gardaí. Alan Morrissey was joined by Maghera Fianna Fáil Councillor and former member of the Joint Policing

00:01:03

TII To Review Cause Behind Spate Of Recent Crashes On...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/03

Transport Infrastructure Ireland will assess safety measures on the M18 motorway in Clare following a spate of road traffic collisions on the route. In the last fortnight alone, emergency services have attended five crashes, which left two people hospitalised. Clare TD Cathal Crowe has since written to TII and the Transport Minister querying the possibility of variable speed limits on the M18, similar to those in effect on the M50. TII Communications Director Seán O'Neill says a review of the

00:02:07

Killaloe Family Resource Centre Receives Significant...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/03

A Clare community organisation is among the beneficiaries of a new government programme that redirects the proceeds of crime. The €4.4m Community Safety Fund is entirely composed of monies seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau. It's now been reinvested in 42 voluntary organisations nationwide, with the Killaloe Ballina Family Resource Centre getting €45,300. Centre Administrator Brona Moriarty says it will play a huge role in their operations.

00:51:22

Atlantic Tales - Shannon Aviation Museum - Episode 226

Clare FM ·

2025/11/02

On this week’s Atlantic Tales Pat Flynn visits the award-winning Shannon Aviation Museum which has evolved over a number years and continues to expand its already extensive collection.It is the most comprehensive museum of its kind in Ireland, featuring a vast collection of memorabilia several full size aircraft, engines, a Boeing 737 flight simulator and an impressive Irish Air Corps exhibit.

00:03:15

Major Enhancements Announced For Large Shannon...

Clare FM ·

2025/11/02

A major programme of works is due to get underway in a Shannon Housing Estate. Clare County Council has announced it will be carrying enhancements at Finian Park. The works will involve upgraded paving and footpath surfaces, expansion of existing green areas and the replacement of all existing energy columns with modern efficient units. Shannon Sinn Féin representative Shane Doody says it's urgently needed.

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