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00:01:36

Fresh Calls For Coffee Cup Tax Amid Doolin And...

Clare FM ·

2025/08/25

More bins and a fresh call for a levy on disposable coffee cups have been proposed to tackle Clare's costal litter scourge. It's after he Irish Business Against Litter League's latest report has deemed Lahinch and Doolin to be "moderately littered". The judgements were made by the environmental group An Taisce and the independent adjudicators decided in Clare, only Mountshannon was clean to European norms, for having a "virtual absence of litter.". At Lahinch, however, legacy issues of utensils,

00:01:40

Ar An Lá Seo - 25-08-2025

Clare FM ·

2025/08/25

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 25ú lá de mí Lúnasa, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1972 shábháil seisear páiste ó sheomra leapa a bhí ar tine. I 1989 chuireadh ceist ar Bono ó U2 chun an bheith I gceoldráma sa West End. I 1989 bhí níos mó sheirbhísí tarrtháil ann de bharr go raibh stáisiúin bád tarrthála nua ann sa chontae. I 1998 tharla timpiste ghluaisteáin sa chontae nuair a chuaigh carr isteach chuig cuaille teileafóin ach níor ghortaíodh na triúir mná a bhí sa

00:07:24

Claims New Student Accomodation Won't Aid Clare...

Clare FM ·

2025/08/25

It's claimed the imminent introduction of student accomodation in Clare won't drastcally shift the dynamic of the county's rental market without a continuous influx of supply. It comes as the findings of the latest Daft.ie quarterly report into the rental market has found the average monthy rent in the county for those moving into a new property has risen over 7% in a year to €1,529. 95 student beds are set to come on stream in Phoenix House in Shannon, which has been touted as having the

00:27:40

Weekend Sport Review – August 25th

Clare FM ·

2025/08/25

To review the sporting fixtures, Alan morrissey was joined on Monday’s Morning Focus by Clare FM’s Tommy Guilfoyle and Derrick Lynch. Games Reviewed: TUS Clare SHC: Group 1 (Saturday): Clonlara v Crusheen Sixmilebridge v St. Joseph’s Doora Barefield Group 2 (Sunday): Corofin v Clooney-Quin Inagh-Kilnamona v Broadford Group 3 (Sunday): Feakle v Éire Óg Wolfe Tones v Newmarket-on-Fergus Group 4 (Saturday): Scariff v Kilmaley Cratloe v Ballyea Clare Ladies SFC:

00:13:10

New Report Highlights Economic Case For The 9% VAT...

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2025/08/25

There has been a worrying decline in hospitality employment. That’s according to the Restaurants Association of Ireland, which represents 3,000 members across restaurants, cafés, gastropubs, and other food-led businesses. The R.A.I. is pointing to the latest Labour Force Survey figures as proof of the economic case for the Government to bring back the reduced 9% VAT rate for the hospitality sector. The Labour Force Survey (LFS) figures released by the Central Statistics Office show that, while

00:07:18

August Cosmic Fest Makes Its Awaited Return

Clare FM ·

2025/08/25

Cosmic Fest is back! The Inagh-based music festival makes it return with another great lineup. The August edition, which will take place on the 30th of August, will also include a Battle of the Bands. To give us a glimpse of what to expect, organisers Stax and Debbie Green, along with Ferdia O’Sullivan from ‘With The Lights Out’, joined Alan Morrissey on Monday’s Morning Focus.

00:08:38

Visually Impaired Clare Woman On Vision Ireland Survey

Clare FM ·

2025/08/25

Almost 60% of people who are blind or vision impaired have been injured by a footpath obstacle. That’s one of the findings in a new survey from Vision Ireland. Their Clear Our Paths Survey 2025 also reveals that 96% of respondents regularly encounter hazards such as wheelie bins, parked cars, and overgrown branches on public footpaths, with the majority saying these obstacles have caused accidents or incidents that reduced their confidence in navigating public spaces. For more on this, Alan

00:10:08

Parenthood In Focus: First Day Back To School

Clare FM ·

2025/08/25

On Thursday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Petrina O’Halloran for Parenthood in Focus. Petrina is the founder of Mama’s Boobie Box, mum blogger and writer for online magazine Boobingit.com. This week, Petrina talked about children going back to school.

00:14:08

RNLI Charity Cruise Returns To Doolin

Clare FM ·

2025/08/25

The RNLI Charity Cruise makes its return on Friday, the 29th of August. The cruise offers a chance to support the work of the RNLI, who dedicate their time to saving lives at sea along the Clare coast and beyond. To find out more about the RNLI Charity Cruise, Alan Morrissey was joined by Liam O’Brien, Owner of Doolin Ferry Co. and Joe Queally who is involved with the Ennis Fundraising Branch for the RNLI. Photo (c) Kilrush RNLI

00:07:22

Clare Volunteers In Uganda Fundraise For New...

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2025/08/25

North Clare native John Conroy, along with a dedicated team of Clare-based volunteers, spent this summer working in the Jinja region of Uganda. Their efforts supported the initiatives of local organisations including Hospice Jinja, Walukuba West Primary School, and the Nile Óg Cusack’s GAA Club. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by John Conroy, Volunteer, qualified fitness coach, founder of Fitness4Fun.

00:14:53

Clare Mother & Son Do Ironman Barcelona In Memory Of...

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2025/08/25

In October (5th) Siobhan, who hails from Clare, and her son will undertake a big challenge in memory of her late brother. They will take on Ironman Barcelona in aid of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association to commemorate Siobhan's brother, Michael Carmody. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Siobhan O'Dea, Professional Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Infectious Diseases at St. Vincent's Hospital. You can support Siobhan here:

00:14:42

IBAL Coastal Litter Survey: Mountshannon ‘Clean’, But...

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2025/08/25

Two Clare beaches have been deemed to be 'moderately littered' in the latest litter league rankings. That is according to the Irish Businesses Against Litter Coastal Report. IBAL’s report shows both Lahinch and Doolin have fallen short of 'clean to European norms' status. However, Mountshannon managed to attain clean status. To find out more Alan Morrissey was joined by Conor Horgan, IBAL Spokesperson.

00:05:32

Clare County Council Employees To Engage In...

Clare FM ·

2025/08/25

Employees at Clare County Council are beginning industrial action today, over what they claim is the management's failure to comply with agreed national dispute resolution procedures. SIPTU members working with the local authority are engaging in a work to rule after grievances were raised over two telematics policies outlined last year. SIPTU Industrial Organiser, Arek Muszynski, claims both policies have been implemented too hastily while also labelling them as 'intrusive'. He says it's a dispute

00:05:33

Clare School Secretaries Ready To Strike As Govt...

Clare FM ·

2025/08/24

Clare secretaries are preparing to begin an indefinite strike after it's claimed the Department of Education has 'shown no interest' in resolving a long running parity dispute. Fórsa is calling for secretaries and caretakers to receive the same entitlements as teachers and SNAs, including pensions and bereavement leave. Industrial action will begin as the school term resumes next week, while a protest is planned outside Dáil Eireann on August 28th. Vice-chairperson and Treasurer of Fórsa School

00:05:59

6 New Gardaí Coming To Ennis

Clare FM ·

2025/08/23

Clare is set to benefit from a boost to its Garda numbers.It follows confirmation that six of the latest 154 Gardaí attested at Templemore will be based at Ennis Station. It comes just three weeks after a further 15 Gardaí were announced for the Shannon division. Clare Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe is hopeful there's more to come.

00:04:40

Two Tourists Injured In West Clare When Set Upon By Dog

Clare FM ·

2025/08/23

Two tourists were injured in West Clare when set upon by a dog while out walking. It's understood the dog, which has since been removed from the property, escaped and chased after the pair. Clare's Dog Warden says although there were no bites suffered, the tourists sustained minor injuries during the altercation. Frankie Coote is reminding owners large breeds can still cause damage without biting the injured party.

00:08:42

Clare Aontú Rep Calls For More Initiatives To Harness...

Clare FM ·

2025/08/23

It's claimed not enough is being done to harness the potential of one of the counties most historically significant tourist spots. Clare's Aontú rep, June Dillon, claims Craggaunowen Castle & Crannóg has the ability to contend with the Cliffs of Moher and Bunratty Castle as one of the county's main tourist attractions. Implementing a shuttle service to and from the site, along with installing cafe and playground facilities have been proposed as ways of increasing footfall to the amenity. The

00:15:00

Sunday Prayer - Sunday 24th August 2025

Clare FM ·

2025/08/23

Stephen Fletcher leads our Sunday Prayer for today, the 24th August 2025, the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time and the 10th Sunday after Trinity. The reader is Kathleen Fitzpatrick

00:13:59

Jamie McIntyre - Irish Artist Of The Week

Clare FM ·

2025/08/22

Galway songwriter Jamie McIntyre has been riding the crest of a wave this past year with his 2024 summer single “Over Galway Town” becoming a viral smash hit amassing over 4 million streams on Spotify sitting amongst some of the world’s biggest artists in the viral charts. Last year, he was selected by Gavin James to join him as support in Paris on his European tour as part of Three’s City Stages initiative which also led to him working with Imelda May and performing at Electric Picnic, followed by

00:01:29

Ar An Lá Seo - 22-08-2025

Clare FM ·

2025/08/22

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 22ú lá de mí Lúnasa, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1970 cháin na Gardaí na gnólachtaí agus réadmhaoin luachmhar agus iad gan réamhchúram frithgadaíochta a dhéanamh tar éis a tharla gadaíocht ar 19 áit. I 2001 tháinig sé amach go raibh páistí ag fanacht 8 mbliain chun coinne a fháil leis an bhfiaclóir. I 1970 tháinig an nuacht amach go mbeadh praghas chun post a sheoladh chun méadú. I 1989 tháinig oifigigh ón Ghearmáin chuig an chontae. Sin

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