One of Clare's MEP's is calling on the European Commission to strenghten its enforcement of online safety regulations to protect young people online.New statistics show that almost 60% of children aged between eight and 12 have experienced harmful or inappropriate content when online.Former GAA President Sean Kelly has identified the unhealthy acti…

It's claimed speeding has become a massive problem in Clare's roads and housing estates.It follows a number of complaints by residents in South Clare regarding reckless driver behaviour. At the end of last year, over 13,000 motorists in this county had penalty points for speeding.Sixmilebridge Fine Gael Councillor John Crowe says the roll-out of tr…

Fr Gerry Kenny presents this week's Beyond Belief and hears about the Ennis Choral Festival from Carmel Honan. Fr Michael McCullough talks to Pat Coyle about his book, With Due Respect and Fr Gerry catches up with Stephen Fletcher after his return to Kilrush.저자 Clare FM

It's claimed "Garda visibility in the streets of Ennis is a must" when it comes to tackling feud-related crime in the town.Violent scenes in the county town on Christmas day made national headlines as footage emerged of dangerous driving on the Mill Road.Following the incident, which is understood to be related to an ongoing feud between families, …

Clare County Council is set to write to the Government to request that Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is officially recognised as a disability.The HSE estimates that up to 7.5% of the population are living with the condition, which occurs when parental exposure to alcohol affects the developing brain and body of children in the womb.The headquart…

The CEO of a leading global medical technology firm says Shannon will remain a key element of their operations for many years to come.Aerogen, which is a world leader in aerosol drug delivery in acute care, has announced its plans to create 725 jobs in Clare and its headquarters in Galway over the next ten years.The new roles will offer research an…

Coming up on the showWe will look ahead to a huge afternoon for Clare soccer with Avenue United and Bridge United hoping to reach the last 16 of the FAI Junior Cup.The annual fundraising poker classic in aid of Clare football is on this weekend, we will hear from former manager Colm Collins about that and a chat on the new FRC rules with just over …

It's hoped West Clare is in line for a jobs boost following the announcement of a major new offshore wind project. Fuinneamh Sceirde Teoranta is planning to build a 30 turbine wind farm off the coast of Clare and Galway and is promising a community benefit fund of €70m over the next 20 years. The local works will also involve an electrical compensa…

Pen has been put to paper for the completion of a major infrastructure project in South-East Clare. Limerick City and County Council has signed a €31m contract with Wills Brothers LTD to construct the Coonagh to Knockalisheen Distributor Road. The works will involve a new 2.1km urban dual carriageway, pedestrian, and cycling facilities and improvem…

A Clare hotelier is optimistic the proposals in the Programme for Government are an indication of a shift in focus away from FDI and towards helping indigenous companies. Included in the draft, are promises to change the VAT rate for food, entertainment and hairdressing businesses, which would be implemented as part of budget 2026. The Department o…

On Ours To Protect today, we take a closer look at biodiversity and sustainability in Co Clare.We visit the Lough Grainey valley in East Clare an area of immense beauty and ecological value.Here, a highly skilled team of directors, committed to protecting biodiversity, rewilding and nature education are working to develop the area as a nature sanct…

A Clare-based former ASTI President has lambasted the Programme for Government for being "scant on detail" when it comes to resolving the teacher recruitment and retention crisis.The Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland is claiming that the Programme for Government "fails to provide a real commitment to addressing the teacher shortage crisi…

The World Fitness & Bodybuilding Championship was held in Tokyo from December 16th to 19th.Shannon bodybuilder Ewelina Hrynkiewicz Kucybala proudly secured a bronze medal!She joined Alan Morrissey on Friday's Morning Focus to share more about her achievement.Photo(C): Clare FM저자 Clare FM

For the third episode of the village tour, Alan Morrissey paid a visit to Kildysart.With the village tour, we here at Morning Focus are aiming to highlight the smaller villages and townlands around the county.By doing this, we hope to showcase their unique character, while also bringing their diversity and individuality to life for you, the listene…

A wrap around support programme for teenage parents in Clare is to be evolved into a new service for young parents. The move by the Teen Parent Support Programme comes in response to the changing needs of at-risk families. At a recent special event 25 years of the Teen Parent Support Programme was celebrated after it has supported approximately 10,…

The Circus Ponies Experience will be an unforgettable showcase celebrating the vibrant energy, music, and nostalgia of the 1990s. You can prepare for a dazzling visual and auditory feast, igniting an explosion of colour, energy, and nostalgia. It will be taking place at Glór on the 31st of January at 8 PM.To talk more about this, Alan Morrissey was…

Israel says it has formally signed a ceasefire deal for the war in Gaza after last minute disputes. The Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, says his security cabinet and then the government will now meet to ratify the agreement. It's due to come into effect on Sunday, involving the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for the release of Palestin…

A councillor embroiled in a row over who'll wear the Cathaoirleach's chains in East Clare over the next few months has dismissed the episode as a "political spat". Sparks flew at yesterday's meeting of Killaloe Municipal District when Fine Gael's Pat Burke contested the decision allowing the Leas Cathaoirleach, Fianna Fáil's Pat Hayes, to ascend to…

The firm responsible for a new demographic, economic and social analysis of the east of the county says it's been pleasantly surprised by how well the area is doing.Ennis-based consultancy People and Place has launched its socio-economic analysis of Killaloe Municipal District which is the first of its kind in Ireland.The report shows that the regi…

Shannon Airport will become a national hub for testing new aviation technology under the draft programme for government. The coalition's provisional policy document for the next term has also committed to implementing the recommendations of HIQA's ongoing review that will determine if another emergency department is needed in the MidWest. The docum…

The Killaloe Municipal District's Fianna Fáil councillors have been accused of "railroading" their Fine Gael counterparts following the selection of a new Cathaoirleach. Upon being elected to Dáil Éireann in November, former Bodyke Councillor Joe Cooney vacated the Cathaoirleach seat in the Killaloe MD. Following a decision by his replacement, O'Ca…

Fr Brendan Quinlivan leads our Sunday Prayer on today the 19th January 2025 the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time.저자 Clare FM

The 160 page programme for government was published yesterday, and the promised measures include a pledge to see 300,000 homes built by the end of 2030.This would include 12,000 social houses, a multi-annual plan to be developed to 'urgently' deliver new student accommodation, dedicated security for public transport, and a health led solution for p…

Clare has a new festival! A Sliver Of Light is a new music & arts weekender, happening in Hotel Doolin, from Friday the 24th to Sunday the 26th of January. The fantastic lineup includes David Kitt, Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh, Ana Palindrome, DUG, Méabh McKenna, and many more. To find out more, Peter O'Connell was joined by organiser, Emmet Condon.Photo…

It only takes a few simple ingredients to make cauliflower soup!To get an insight into the recipe, Peter O'Connell was joined by Canadian chef and owner of Randaddy’s in Lahinch, Randy Lewis.Image (c): Mizina from Getty Images via Canva & Aesthetic squiggle line by Sandi Dwi Prasetyo from Sandidwipr via Canva…

Over 8.5 million euros was spent by councils tackling invasive species over the last 4 years. This figure comes from a new report from The Journal Investigates. The report examined how different counties dealt with plants and animals that are not native to Ireland from the period of 2020 to 2024. The top three spending councils over those four year…

A Clare author has claimed a prestigious literature award. Tracy Fahey has won the 2024 Paul Cave Prize for Literature. The Sixmilebridge writer won the prize for her novella of ancient mythological women and contemporary ecological crises, What Happens At The End. To learn more, on Thursday's Morning Focus, Tracy Fahey joined Peter O'Connell in-st…

Kilrush RNLI is in mourning, following the passing of one of its members. Fintan Keating was one of Kilrush Lifeboat Station’s original volunteers when it was established in 1994. Fintan dedicated over 30 years of service to the RNLI, demonstrating unwavering commitment to both the institution and his fellow volunteers. Kilrush RNLI Spokesperson, C…

A new project aimed at archiving Kilfenora’s traditional musicians is underway. Aoife Kelly has started a new project to create a free online archive of traditional musicians from Kilfenora. Aoife wants to get as much information as possible about the local musicians from the 1st half of the 20th century and before. To find out more, Peter O'Connel…

The government is being called upon to explore options to ensure we are not as reliant on Holyhead Port in the future. Supply lines are expected to return to normal over the next few weeks following the news that the Welsh port is to partially reopen on Thursday. The Irish Road Haulage Association wants a task force to be established to look at the…

Doolin Ferry has completed and launched its brand-new, custom-built passenger ferry. Cliffs of Moher Express is the largest and most advanced vessel ever to operate from Doolin. Doolin Ferry says the flagship ferry marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the Co. Clare-based company. To find out more about this, Peter O'Connell was joined…

Clare's opposition TD insists the new coalition must enshrine commitments on a second MidWest Emergency Department and a targeted approach to the housing crisis in their programme for government.The make up of the ruling parties of the 34th Dáil is all but complete, with Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Regional Independents finally reaching an agree…

Clare is set to benefit from an active travel allocation of over 3.3 million-euro for the coming year. The National Transport Authority has confirmed funding for thirteen projects here, along with €450,000 for staff costs at Clare County Council’s Active Travel Office and €500,000 for bus stop enhancements. The Tulla Road Active Travel Scheme will …

Clare is set to benefit from an active travel allocation of over 3.3 million-euro for the coming year.The National Transport Authority has confirmed funding for thirteen projects here, along with €450,000 for staff costs at Clare County Council's Active Travel Office and €500,000 for bus stop enhancements. The Tulla Toad Active Travel Scheme is the…

A Clare TD is expressing confidence that a stable government has been formed to guide the country for the next five years. Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Regional Independents signed off on a deal yesterday that gives the coalition a majority of 94 TDs, while talks are continuing with the Healy Rae's to see if they will join as well. A draft progra…

County Clare received five awards at the 61st BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. The Clare winners included projects from students of St Joseph’s Community College, Kilkee; Community Ennistymon School and Mary Immaculate Secondary School, Lisdoonvarna. Photo (c) : https://www.facebook.com/BTYSTE/…

The X-PO is getting ready to host its first film premiere. The Kilnaboy venue will get its 2025 season underway with the first screening of “Working on the Margins” by Colin Johnston. This documentary style film looks at the age-old practice of cutting reeds for thatch, on the Shannon Estuary.The premiere will take place tomorrow, on January 16th, …

Almost half of Ladies' Gaelic Football Association inter-county players say they don't consider themselves role models for young women. New research from Lidl reveals that 43% don't consider themselves role models for young women, with almost a quarter thinking that's largely due to gender issues and cultural norms. However, the survey also shows 1…

Overseas tourism brought in €7 billion to the island of Ireland last year, which was up 10% on 2023. 500 tourism leaders came together in Dublin on Tuesday to discuss how to build on that this year. Tourism Ireland envisages overseas tourism revenue can grow from €6.4 billion in 2023 to €9 billion by 2030, with the right strategic supports. To disc…

Wesley O'Brien is a tennis coach at the Killaloe-Ballina Tennis Club.The Killaloe native has been involved in blind tennis since 2017 and has been to a number of World Championships as part of the Irish Blind Tennis team. A new programme for blind and visually impaired people will begin at Killaloe-Ballina Tennis Club later this month. To discuss t…

There are suggestions that the "silent killer" otherwise known as poor air quality isn't being addressed in County Clare.It's being claimed that Ennis in particular, has a problem with smog. This week's meetings of Clare County Council and Ennis Municipal District have heard calls for additional measures to be taken to tackle substandard air qualit…

It's claimed Michael Cusack "Would turn in his grave" over GAA plans to introduce a €5 charge for U-16s at national league games.Clare County Council has this week become the first local authority in Ireland to request that Croke Park scrap the proposals.On the 26th of January, Clare will begin the defence of their National Hurling League title whe…

There's a call for an an after hours GP service in East Clare amid claims the service is "non-existent" there.The Friends of Ennis Hospital Campaign has published the results of a survey it conducted from December 29th to January 6th which found that 51% of Midwest patients surveyed went to their pharmacy before any other service over the period.Of…

A Clare Green Party representative is hopeful a recent decision will pave the way for greater compliance with climate law in future renewable energy projects.The High Court has ruled that An Bórd Pleanála didn't fulfil its duty to comply with climate law when it refused permission for a wind farm proposed by Norwegian firm Statkraft in County Laois…

The Clare-based Deputy Leader of the Greens is confident the party will rebuild stronger than ever, despite a fading influence in the Oireachtas. Party Leader Roderic O'Gorman was the only member to retain his Dáil seat following the General Election in November, while only four candidates are contesting the Seanad election at the end of the month.…

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Fans of Joni Mitchell will be happy to know that a fantastic tribute to the legendary Canadian singer-songwriter will be coming to Clare next month. This Flight Tonight – The Songs of Joni Mitchell will take to the stage at glór in Ennis on the 27th of February. This Flight Tonight, who hail from Wales, is a five-piece band. For more on this, Alan …

In this week’s History in Focus, Alan Morrissey is joined by local historian and author, Colm Liddy to focus on the end of the 17th century.If you have any stories you would like to share with Colm about your town, you can contact him at colmliddy@eircom.net or Clare FM at focus@clare.fm.저자 Clare FM