Episodes
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New Clare Superintendent Timeline Questioned Amid Garda Resources Strain
The timeline for appointing a new Clare Garda Superintendent has been questioned amid ongoing resource pressures. Clare's Superintendent is understood to be officially retiring in the near future. There are currently 297 Gardaí serving in Clare, 34 fewer than in 2010. Mayor of Ennis and…
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Almost 10% of Clare Council’s Road Funding Request Not Allocated
Almost 10% of the funding sought by Clare County Council for road maintenance and upgrade projects has not been allocated by Transport Infrastructure Ireland in the past two years. The local authority has received €354,500 of the €384,500 it applied for across 2025 and 2026. Nationwide, more than...
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Beyond Belief - Sunday 18th October 2026
Fr Gerry Kenny presents this Sunday's Beyond Belief on Mission Sunday. The programme features Pope Leo talking about the impotance of Mission Sunday. We also hear from Una Allen of "Towards Peace" which is a service assisting survivors of abuse by church members.
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Shannon Ranked Irelands Best Airport For Customer Experience
Shannon Airport has been named as Ireland's best Airport for customer experience. According to the latest Customer Experience Insights Report, the Clare base has also been ranked fourth worldwide for passenger satisfaction levels. The survey was conducted across June and July of this year, with...
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Ennis Housing Estate Residents "Crying Out" For Road Safety Measures
Residents of an Ennis housing estate are said to be crying out for greater road safety measures to prevent an accident occuring. It follows a petition, signed by almost all the residents of Clancy Park, calling for greater traffic calming measures in the estate. Presently, two small speed bumps…
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New Era Underway For Ennis Public Transport As Town Bus Takes To The Roads
A new chapter for public transport in Ennis has begun, with the town’s new bus service taking to the roads this morning. From today, passengers can avail of the service which runs from 6am until midnight and serves two routes between Clarecastle and Ballymaley Business Park and the Tulla Road to...
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Sunday Prayer - Sunday 18th October 2026 Mission Sunday
Fr Brendan Quinlivan leads our Sunday Prayer for today, Sunday 18th October Mission Sunday and the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Council Approves Garvaghy Road Solidarity Road Motion
Clare County Council has formally passed a motion expressing solidarity with residents of Garvaghy Road in Armagh. It follows an intense 13-day stand-off between members of the Portadown Orange Lodge and the nationalist community in Drumcree. A controversial decision by the Northern Ireland...
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Clare County Dog Warden Issues Firework Safety Advice Ahead Of Halloween
Clare's County Dog Warden has issued firework safety advice to dog owners ahead of Halloween. Dog owners are encouraged to microchip dogs and have a photo of their pet on their phone, in case their dog escapes. County Dog Warden Frankie Coote has advised closing curtains and playing the radio at…
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Clare FM Preview Of 2026 TUS Clare SFC Final - Interviews
Interviews with the KIB and Eire Og camps ahead of the TUS SFC Final
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Clare FM Preview Of 2026 TUS SFC, IFC And Junior A Football Finals
Clare FM's Derrick Lynch is joined by Kieran Madigan, Paudie Carmody and Derek Dormer to preview the TUS SFC, IFC and Junior A football finals
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Clare FM Sideline View Friday October 16th
Coming up on the show, we look ahead to a huge weekend of club football with the senior, intermediate and Junior A finals taking centre stage We will also have our latest More Than A Club episode focusing on Killanena GAA, while Alan Troy will bring Greyhound Focus
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BILLYD3VINE - Irish Artist Of The Week
BILLYD3VINE is a young singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist creating raw, emotional alternative music. Writing songs from a young age, his sound blends guitar-driven indie and alternative influences with honest, personal songwriting. After releasing their debut single “Baby Blue”,...
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Calls For M18 Contra-Flow System To Ease Gridlock After Collisions
Its claimed motorists are needlessly spending hours in gridlock traffic following collisions on the main route from Clare to Limerick. It comes amid calls for motorway gates to be installed on the M18/N18, which would be used to open contra-flow lanes in the event of major incidents. Between...
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Sports Preview – 16th October 2026
Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch to preview the weekend’s sporting fixtures. ~ T.U.S Clare Senior Football Championship Final ~ Kilmurry Ibrickane vs Eire Óg Inis (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chiosoig, 3:30pm) ~ T.U.S. Clare Intermediate Football Championship Final ~ Banner…
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Clarecastle Day Care Centre Open Day
Clarecastle Day Care Centre is opening its doors to the community this Saturday (17th October) for a special open day, giving people the chance to see first-hand what a typical day at the centre is all about. The event takes place from 11am to 2pm, with entertainment, refreshments, and plenty of...
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Clare FM & Ennis Lions Club Radio Auction 2026
The Ennis Lions Club Radio Auction, in partnership with Clare FM, is back for its fifth year, raising funds for a fantastic local cause. This year, the proceeds will support St Clare’s School in Ennis and the development of an accessible playground for children with additional needs. The auction...
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Glór Welcomes Back ‘Johnny Cash’
The Man in Black is making his return to the stage at Glór in Ennis this Saturday, with a high-energy tribute celebrating the legendary music of Johnny Cash and June Carter. Featuring JP Mac as Johnny Cash and Karen Lyttle as the ever-sassy June Carter, alongside a talented cast of musicians and...
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48% Of Women Say Menopause Has Put Parts Of Their Lives On Hold – With Confidence Top Of The List
Almost half of women say perimenopause or menopause has forced them to put parts of their lives on hold, with confidence emerging as one of the biggest challenges. New research from Holland & Barrett also highlights the impact on relationships, exercise and socialising, while just one in ten…
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Smith O’Brien’s GAA Hosts Oscars Movie Night Fundraiser
Smith O’Brien’s GAA and Camogie Club is swapping the pitch for the big screen with a special movie night fundraiser this Saturday. Titled ‘Smith O’Brien’s Goes to the Movies’, the event promises a great night of entertainment while raising funds for the club. Joining Alan Morrissey to tell us…
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ADHD Awareness Month
October is ADHD Awareness Month, with a focus this year on moving beyond awareness towards greater understanding, acceptance and empowerment. Joining Alan Morrissey to discuss what it really means to live with ADHD, the challenges people face and how we can offer better support were Chloe Whelan...
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Reduction Expected In Number Of Clare Hotels Providing Accommodation To Refugees and International Protection Applicants
A drastic reduction is expected to the number of Clare hotels and B&Bs providing accommodation to Ukrainian Refugees and International Protection Applicants in the coming months. There are currently 629 Ukrainians residing across 16 accommodation centres in this county, with the final withdrawal…
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Window Shatters Mid Journey On Ennis To Shannon Bus
A Shannon man and local volunteer first responder is raising serious concerns about passenger safety after a bus window shattered beside him while travelling on the TFI 330 route from Ennis to Shannon on Wednesday afternoon. JJ Machota says the outer pane of the window failed while the bus was in...
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Ukrainians Living In Clare Told State Accommodation Could Expire By November
A drastic reduction is expected to the number of Clare hotels and B&Bs providing accommodation to Ukrainian Refugees and International Protection Applicants in the coming months. There are currently 629 Ukrainians residing across 16 accommodation centres in this county, with the final withdrawal…
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Claims Shannon Can Benefit In Short Term As Dublin Airport Cap Upheld By European Court
It's claimed Shannon Airport could benefit in the short term after Europe's top court upheld the Dublin Airport passenger cap. The EU Court of Justice's ruling means some airlines could lose flight slots they previously held at Dublin. It does, however, allow for the Government to remove the cap…
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Road Safety Initiative- Episode 6: Garda Eddie Golden on Motorbike Safety
Clare FM brings you our latest feature, Clare FM’s Road Safety Initiative. In this episode, Clare FM’s Lily Collins is joined by Superintendent in the Clare/Tipperary Garda Division, Eddie Golden. Eddie shares road safety advice for motorbike users and for those sharing the road with motorbikes....
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Cllr Confirms Tenant Repaid In RTB Case And Calls For Fair And Transparent Dispute System
A Clare County Councillor at the centre of an rental dispute has confirmed she's repaid her tenant in full following an RTB determination, but has called for a review of the tribunal process. The Residential Tenancies Board ordered Councillor Rita McInerney to repay tenant Bartosz Milinski the…
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The Future of Disability Services – Week 6 - Healthcare & Support Services
On this week’s episode of ‘The Future of Disability Services’, we focus on Healthcare & Support Services Pat Flynn visits Kilbane in East Clare to meet Madge O’Callaghan. This feature, 'The Future of Disability Services' is funded by the News Reporting Scheme.
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Saltaire At Kenny’s Bar In Lahinch
There's a great night of live folk and traditional music coming up at Kenny's Bar in Lahinch, and joining Alan Morrissey was a trio whose sound brings together the best of Irish and American folk traditions. Saltaire features singer and cellist Kaitlin Cullen-Verhauz, guitarist Ian Kinsella, and...
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Tulla Pipe Band Hold Recruitment Night
Tulla Pipe Band is celebrating a very special milestone this year — 90 years of music, tradition and community spirit. And as part of that celebration, the band is looking to the future by inviting new members to come along and discover the world of piping and drumming. Whether you're a teenager…
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Burren Winterage
The Burren’s unique landscape and centuries-old farming traditions will take centre stage this weekend as the annual Winterage Weekend returns from the 23rd to the 25th of October. The highlight will be the traditional cattle drives in Fanore, as local farmers move their cattle onto the limestone...
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Clare Connection To Belgium U20 Side In World Rugby Challenger Final
There's a very strong Clare connection to an international rugby story unfolding thousands of miles away in Santiago, Chile. Thomas Ironside Wickham, whose mother is from Spanish Point, is captain of the Belgian U20 rugby team, and he and his teammates have produced a superb run of performances…
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Kilbane Student Balances Studies With Farming
Before most of her classmates get to college, Hayley Skehan has already been in the parlour. Hayley is a student who is pursuing her degree, while also helping out on her family's 80-cow dairy farm in Kilbane. To find out how she manages to juggle it all, Hayley Skehan, Kilbane based student,...
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The ‘Barely Trad’ Clare Musicians For Alzheimers 2027
Thursday's Morning Focus spoke about a very different kind of calendar — one that brings together Clare's rich musical talent, a little bit of fun and a very important cause. The ‘Barely Trad’ Clare Musicians for Alzheimer’s 2027 Calendar is the brainchild of Siobhán O’Sullivan. Featuring 12…
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Futureproof Clare’s Open Letter To Minister Darragh O'Brien: Ban LNG terminals In Ireland
A proposed liquefied natural gas terminal in Co. Clare is at the centre of renewed debate about Ireland’s energy security, climate commitments and future energy policy. Futureproof Clare is among the groups and individuals who have signed an open letter to Minister Darragh O’Brien, calling on the...
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Ennis Jr. Tidy Towns Halloween Costume Swap & Donation Event
Halloween is just around the corner, and if you're clearing out the wardrobe or wondering what to do with last year's costume, Ennis Jr. Tidy Towns has a great suggestion: give it a second life! The group is organising a Halloween Costume Swap and Donation Event, encouraging people to donate...
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Soroptomist And Samaritans Fundraising Collaboration
A wonderful local collaboration will take place, bringing together Soroptimist International Ennis & District and Samaritans Ennis & Clare with a shared goal of raising €15,000 towards the purchase of an Outreach Van. The van would help Samaritans volunteers bring their message of support and...
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Impact Of Public Sector Strikes
The ongoing public sector pay dispute will be debated in the Dáil today, following yesterday's nationwide strike involving more than 300 thousand workers. A Labour motion is calling on the Government to negotiate in good faith with unions and deliver pay increases that at least match inflation.…
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IDA In Early Talks To Secure New Industry At Daktronics Plant
There's hopes of new industry being attracted to a North Clare factory on the cusp of closure. It's understand the Industrial Development Authority is in early negotiations with an interested company about moving into the Daktronics factory in Ennistymon. Daktronics is currently progressing…
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Proposal To Downsize Shannon Fire Station Deferred
Plans to decrease the number of crew members at Shannon Fire Station have been deferred. Councillors had been due to approve the county's Fire & Emergency Operations Plan at this month's meeting of the county's elected representatives. Under the proposal, it's understood, the number of crew at…
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Drivers Urged To Slow Down On Darragh N68 Regardless Of Speed Review
The Chair of the Safer Clare committee is urging motorists to slow down on a section of the main artery connecting Ennis and Kilrush. It follows another multi-vehicle collision at Darragh on the N68 last week, where motorists were fortunate to escape injury. The stretch is currently the subject…
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Atlantic Tales - David Kelly - Episode 265
On this week's Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn visits Kilrush to meet videographer and film-maker David Kelly. He runs Lukewarm Volcano and is particularly drawn to community-focused projects, documentaries and Irish history most of all. David is also an accredited National Tour Guide.
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IBTS Working To Prevent MidWest Cancellations Amid Blood Shortages
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service says it's working hard to prevent hospital cancellations in the MidWest. It comes as the Organisation has issued a pre-amber alert, meaning many facilities have less than 3 days of blood supplies in stock. Clinics will be taking place at Treacy's West County...
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Páraic Kerrigan On His New Book: Pop Culchie
What do Daniel O’Donnell, Nadine Coyle’s missing passport, Fat Frog ice cream, iodine tablets, Housewife of the Year and the television programme Alive-O have in common? They’re all part of the wonderfully strange story of modern Ireland. Alan Morrissey was joined by Páraic Kerrigan, bestselling...
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Financial Solutions: Pension Contributions And Your 2025 Tax Return: 10 Points To Consider
On Wednesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tommy Corbett from Carey Corbett Financial Solutions. This week, Tommy gave us advice to prepare for your 2025 tax return. If you want to send in any questions for Tommy contact 0861800964 or email [email protected] Photo (c) Tommy Corbett
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Construction Industry Federation “Back to Basics”
The Construction Industry Federation has launched its latest construction safety campaign, urging employers and workers to refocus on the fundamentals of health and safety on construction sites. The two-week campaign, running from October 12th to 23rd, carries the theme “Back to Basics” and comes...
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Road Safety Initiative- Episode 5: Stephen McKenna on Night-Time Driving
Clare FM brings you our latest feature, Clare FM’s Road Safety Initiative. In this episode, Clare FM’s Lily Collins is joined by Stephen McKenna, Head of Claims at Campion Insurance. Stephen discusses the dangers associated with driving at night, and provides advice to travel safely in the dark....
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Samhain Sessions: New Grassroots Trad Festival In Doonbeg
On Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was chatting about an exciting new addition to the cultural calendar in West Clare — Samhain Sessions, a brand-new grassroots traditional music festival taking place in Doonbeg over the October bank holiday weekend, from the 23rd to the 25th of…
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Proposed Expansion To Abbey Street Car Park
A new proposal has been submitted for the extension of the Abbey Street Car Park. The issue of parking was a hot topic at this month's meeting of Ennis Municipal district, with Mayor of Ennis Tommy Guilfoyle proposing the addition of an upper-level, open-plan carpark to the Abbey Street Car Park…
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strikes
The biggest public service strike in more than 15 years will bring widespread disruption across the country today. Schools are closed and hospital appointments cancelled as thousands of public sector workers take to picket lines. From hospitals and classrooms - to government offices and the…
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