Fr Brendan Quinlivan presents this edition of Beyond Belief which includes an interview with Sr. Marie McNamara on the Advent scriptures and figures as well as reflecting on her ministry leading priests in scriptural reflection in lectio divina. We hear from Sr. Helen Culhane, founder of the Children’s Grief Centre in Limerick. I’ve also included e…

On this week’s Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn meets singer/songwriter and ethno-musicologist, Dr Jyoshna La Trobe.Although born in England, Jyoshna spent her childhood in New Zealand but now lives in East Clare. Her over 30 music albums range from intimate love songs, to the divine, to pulsating dance and ecstatic kiirtan ‘praise music’.…

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Fr Gerry Kenny presents Sunday Prayer for today, Sunday 14th December 2025,. He is joined by pupils of Scoil Réalt na Mara in Kilkee who lead us in prayer for this Third Sunday of Advent.저자 Clare FM

The legality of the working hours done by the Shannon unit of the Coast Guard has been questioned in an Oireachtas Committee.Since, Bristow Ireland took over the contract from CHC, workers completing a 24-hour shift have been required to sleep on-site during breaks, rather than going home.Now, however, unless crews are tasked during expected rest t…

Cathal Fitz is an Irish singer-songwriter whose music bridges intimate acoustic storytelling with modern pop influence. Eight years sober, his work reflects resilience, clarity, and self-belief, creating a signature sound rooted in honesty and emotional depth.Cathal started releasing music in January 2025, and has had a very successful breakout yea…

Eimear Quinn returns to Ennis this Christmas for a magical concert at St Columba’s Church on December 12th. Her renowned ethereal vocals, joined by the Mamisa String Quartet and guitarist Robbie Overson, promise an unforgettable evening in one of the county’s most atmospheric venues. The newly formed Clare youth chamber choir LOINNIR will also perf…

A resident of a heavily-trafficked Ennis backroad fears he wouldn't be able to get out of his driveway in the event of a medical emergency.Homeowners on the link road between the Quin Road and the N85 are calling for "joined-up thinking" from Clare County Council regarding alleviating traffic congestion on the route.Known locally as the Old Bog Roa…

A Shannon family has delivered a very special Christmas gift to the sick children of Temple Street Children’s Hospital, after raising close to €16,000 (€15,736) in memory of their late son. 10-year-old Dylan Coady-Coleman passed away from serious injuries he sustained after being struck by a vehicle at Purcell Park in Shannon in February 2024. The …

Christmas festivities will be in full swing in Ennis tomorrow.Ennis Chamber will be hosting an Artisan Crafts and Food Market in the courtyard of the Temple Gate Hotel from 10am until 3pm, with all goods on offer produced locally.While on O'Connell Street, a Christmas Fashion Show co-ordinated by renowned model and designer Celia Holman Lee will ta…

Drinkaware has launched its new Christmas campaign, “Gift Yourself Tomorrow,” encouraging adults to drink more mindfully over the festive season so they can wake up refreshed and ready to enjoy the moments that matter. New research from the Drinkaware Barometer shows a growing appetite for healthier drinking habits in Ireland — especially among you…

Clare FM’s annual busking event is around the corner! Chris, who presents Good Vibrations on Clare FM, has once again organised the initiative in aid of Clare Haven Services. It will be taking place on Saturday, the 13th of December.To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM’s Chris Hanrahan and Dr Siobhán O'Connor, Manager of Services…

A new national report has found that 90% of Ireland’s EU-protected habitats are in poor condition, with over half continuing to decline. The assessment—published every six years under the EU Habitats Directive—highlights major pressures from agriculture, drainage, pollution and invasive species. But there is some good news: over half of protected s…

Following the untimely passing of firefighter Joe Crosse, a group of friends and colleagues has set up the Joe Crosse Benevolent Fund to support his family, particularly his children’s future education. Inspired by the generosity of the community and guidance from Deirdre Foran — who faced a similar loss — the fund aims to provide long-term support…

Leonardo La Pietra is the founder of Leo at Home, a small artisan food business based in Doonbeg.This is where he prepares authentic Italian dishes to finish at home, bakes fresh bread and focaccia, and crafts a selection of traditional desserts.This year, Leonardo’s work earned national recognition when he won Gold at Blas na hÉireann for his hand…

Short-term traffic congestion mitigation measures are being sought on a road being used as an unofficial "bypass of Ennis". Residents of the Kilbricken Road, known locally as the Old Bog Road, which links the Quin Road and the N85 Relief Road, are said to be living in a "nightmare situation" due to frequent bottlenecks and tailbacks. The route is t…

The Government is being pressed on the timeline for the construction of a Shannon Airport rail link. Speaking at the Clare base recently, Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien said he'd like to see a rail connection at the facility but gave no commitment to funding the project. The project was included in the All Island Strategic Rail Review published…

Chef Danny Lynch form Le Chéile joined Alan Morrissey on Thursday's Morning Focus for the last of Taste of the Week for 2025.This week, Danny introduced us to a Christmas alternative which all the family can enjoy. It is black pudding and goats cheese bonbons.저자 Clare FM

A couple, previously featured on Atlantic Tales, are opening an exciting new space in Ennis that combines a pottery teaching school, yoga studio, and craft/wellness outlet. The new centre, called Potadóir, aims to be a creative and wellbeing hub for the Clare community, offering a wide range of classes starting in January. The doors open to the pub…

Ireland’s teacher recruitment and retention crisis is not a temporary fluctuation but a system challenge that threatens the quality of education and equity for young people. This was the message conveyed to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Education by ASTI General Secretary Kieran Christie on Wednesday. Mr Christie referenced recent ASTI and RedC…

Clare Pickleball has been established with the support of Clare Sports Partnership to give adults across the county the chance to try one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. The fun game blends elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. The sport is quickly gaining popularity for its accessibility, social atmosphere, and easy learning…

The Ennis Lions Club is bringing festive cheer back to the town this weekend with the return of its annual Santa Project in The Square. Santa and his helpers will be on hand this Sunday, December 14th, from 11am to 5pm. Tom Carey, Project Leader of the Remembrance Tree joined Alan Morrissey on Thursday's Morning Focus to share more.…

Hauliers say they may go on strike if TII doesn't allow them discounts they're entitled to at the toll booth. Industry representatives met with the Taoiseach on Wednesday to highlight the issue. They've accused toll oper­at­ors of mak­ing it delib­er­ately dif­fi­cult for truck­ers to claim dis­counts when pre-paying for the toll. To find out more,…

Public Health doctors in the Mid West are calling on parents of eligible babies to avail of the free RSV immunisation as the catch-up campaign enters its final week. The programme for babies born between March 1st and August 31st ends this Friday, and there are concerns that some families may miss out on the protection before winter illnesses peak.…

Morning Focus listeners have been getting in touch with us to highlight their concerns over the cost of blister packs. From the 1st of January, the State will stop funding weekly blister-packed medicines. Charges of €2.50 per tray will follow, even for medical card holders, meaning the disabled and OAPs will be required to pay between 10 and 25 eur…

What could be provided for Clare if it was funded to European norms? It turns out just 8% of public spending in Ireland occurs at a local government level, compared to 23% across the EU. This was raised in a council motion from the Sinn Féin Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle, who spoke with Alan Morrissey on Morning Focus. Alan was also joined by Fianna F…

The Health Minister is being urged not to "water down" HIQA's recommendations on the urgent and emergency healthcare services in the Midwest. The HSE Mid West Regional Patient and Service User Council has met with Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill to discuss the recommendations of the review published in September. During the meeting, the council …

Ennis Municipal District says there's a "diverse range of opinions" on the pedestrianisation of the county town's main street but claims "a lot of the public" are in favour of it. A survey on future access, traffic flow and pedestrianisation of O'Connell Street is running until January 4th and can be accessed on Clare County Council's website. Phys…

It's hoped the scourge of widespread illegal dumping will soon be effectively tackled in Clare. It comes as the local authority has given a commitment to elected representatives that it will have legislation in place to install surveillance at black spots within the first quarter of next year. In November alone, Clare County Council received 39 com…

Health Officials are urging parents in Clare to bring their children to one of four free-of-charge flu vaccine clinics over the next ten days.It comes amid a surge in flu cases across Clare, Limerick and Tipperary with more people, including children, being admitted to hospital with the virus.HSE Midwest is holding a clinic at the Primary Care Cent…

The people of Ballyea have made a submission to the Ennis Travel Plan to continue the pathway/cycle lane past Edenvale up the Kilmorane Hill on the N68 Kilrush road to the turn off for Ballyea. This 1 Km section is described as extremely dangerous for walkers and cyclists to access the town. Their request was not successful in getting advanced at t…

The annual event honours and celebrates the tireless efforts and actions carried out during the year by Clean Coasts groups, individuals, communities, and businesses to protect their local coastline and its surrounding environment. Four groups - Banner Gleo, West Coast Surf Club, Wild Earth and Coffee Hatch, Lahinch were shortlisted across four cat…

Ireland has secured a three-year extension to the controversial nitrates derogation. The EU has voted to extend the Nitrates derogation up to the end of 2028. The current derogation was due to expire at the end of the month. Farming organisations have welcomed the decision, saying it is sensible and recognises the country's grass-based system. Mini…

On this week's episode of Clare Women In Business, Pat Flynn chats with Michelle Nagle who is the commercial director with Clare Ireland Recycling based in Clare.Clare Women in Business is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.저자 Clare FM

A new report on GAA demographics has found that 66% of Clare’s population growth in recent years has been attributed to migration, both foreign and domestic, while the county is judged to have a low birth rate. Another significant finding from the demographics report is that Clare, along with Kerry, Cavan, Waterford, Tyrone, Donegal and Laois, has …

Clare County Council says it won't be possible to treat all of the county's regional roads over the next month. It comes as the local authority has been requested to enhance its Winter Roads Maintenance plan, with freezing conditions expected in the coming weeks. Concerns are being raised that border areas of County Clare won’t see grit. To find ou…

Clare County Council says it won't be possible to treat all of the county's regional roads over the next month. It comes as the local authority has been requested to enhance its Winter Roads Maintenance plan, with freezing conditions expected in the coming weeks. The council says it can grit up to 714km of the county's road network per night, howev…

As the New Year approaches, dancer and choreographer Claire O’Meara is inviting locals to explore her new range of dance classes designed to kick-start your 2026 resolutions. With the long winter nights upon us, now is the perfect time to get out, stay active, and support both your physical and mental wellbeing. Alan Morrissey was delighted to talk…

The great Fergal O'Keeffe was back on Tuesday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey for another Travel Tales with Fergal.This week, Fergal talked to us about holiday plans for the Christmas period.저자 Clare FM

Last September, we were joined in studio by Quin native Owen O’Brien to talk about his son Cillian, who had suffered life changing injuries following a sudden collapse in school this year. Cillian’s collapse on the 5th of February last was caused by a rare condition called Arteriovenous Malformation. The 12 year-old sustained a catastrophic brain b…

People in Clare urged to contribute to a survey intended to shape the future of primary school education. The Department of Education and Youth is carrying out the Parents’ Survey on School Patronage – giving families across Ireland the chance to have their say on the kind of schools they want in their communities. Parents of children up to the age…

On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined in studio by John Burns, Retired Deputy Principal and Educational Consultant.John answered questions from parents on topics such as Christmas exams, behaviour issues, menstrual cycle and much more.저자 Clare FM

Marty Morrissey is back and so is the Marty Party! After unforgettable trips in 2024 and 2025, Marty is gearing up once again for a week of sunshine, music, laughter, and pure holiday magic in Spain. From the 1st to the 8th of October 2026, he’ll return to the AR Diamante Beach & SPA Hotel in Calpe for another spectacular Marty Party adventure. To …

Clean Ireland Recycling, the largest waste management operator in the Mid-West, has launched a public awareness campaign after a rise in fires caused by batteries, vapes and electronic items being discarded in household wheelie bins, skips and public street bins. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined in studio by Director at Clean Ireland Rec…

The Burren and Cliffs Explorer Shuttle Bus was launched at the beginning of May of this year and operated until the end of August last. The service connected Miltown Malbay, Lahinch, Corofin, Liscannor, Doolin, Lisdoonvarna, Kilfenora, Ballyvaughan and the Cliffs of Moher Experience , with additional integration of two National Parks and Wildlife S…

Over 900 medical card holders in Newmarket-on-Fergus will see their care transition to Clarecastle from the first of January. The HSE has confirmed that following an extensive unsuccessful search for a new GP premises in the south Clare village, medical care for the 927 card holders on the panel of Dr Colum Gavin will be provided at Saffron and Blu…

HSE Mid West has held a behind closed doors meeting with Clare County Council. Regional Executive Officer Sandra Broderick briefed elected representatives yesterday on the steps being taken following the HIQA review, including the construction of a second new 96-bed block and proposals to expand the University Hospital Limerick campus to a second s…

Clare Local Development Company (CLDC) will host the Clare Social Enterprise Conference 2025 on Wednesday, 10th December at The Inn at Dromoland. It will bring together social enterprises, community leaders and local changemakers from across the county. The event will celebrate the growing impact of Clare’s social enterprises while offering practic…