Clare FM
Clare FM - Sounds Like You
Episodes
October 27, 2026 • 10 mins
Joining Alan Morrissey on Tuesday's Morning Focus was award-winning Irish soprano Eve Stafford, renowned for her beautiful voice, captivating stage presence and ability to bring songs to life through storytelling.
With over 15 years of experience, a No. 1 iTunes single and performances across Ireland and internationally, Eve has built a wonderful reputation as a live performer.
She’s returning ...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
October 27, 2026 • 11 mins
Clare is preparing to celebrate its title as European Volunteering Capital 2027, recognising the thousands of people across the county who give their time to support their communities.
Alan Morrissey was joined by CEO of GOSHH and member of the Clare Volunteer Board, Verena Tarpey, to talk about the role of volunteers as board members and directors of community and voluntary organisations and charities.
Photo (c) Clar...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
October 27, 2026 • 11 mins
Fianna Fáil’s Clare branch is appealing for help in tracing the descendants of two historic local politicians ahead of centenary events planned for November.
The search is focused on Senator Daniel McParland of Ennis and Councillor Patrick Ryan of Kilmihil, whose contributions to the county’s political history are to be remembered.
Joining Alan Morrissey to tell us more about the se...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
October 27, 2026 • 9 mins
Ennis is getting ready for a spooky spectacle this Halloween, with a special parade taking to the town’s streets tomorrow (Wednesday, 28th October, at 6pm).
Organised by Ennis Chamber in partnership with Clare County Council and Visit Clare, the event will feature Lumen Street Theatre, workshops involving local young people, and Ennis Brass Band leading the way in Halloween costume.
Joini...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
October 27, 2026 • 15 mins
There’s anger in Mountshannon over changes made by Coillte at Woodpark Woodland Walk, with concerns that the work has undermined the efforts of local volunteers who helped develop the popular amenity.
Ireland South Independent MEP Michael McNamara has described the situation as “a slap in the face” to the community, raising questions about consultation, public money and the future of the walk. &n...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
October 27, 2026 • 9 mins
Concern has emerged Clare could lose a vital community outreach programme. Creative Communities Engagement Officers were established in all 31 local authorities in 2023 as part of a five-year strategy under the Creative Ireland Programme. The Government has made no indication yet if the positions will be renewed, potentially putting jobs and funding for youth and diverse community services and workshops at risk. Clare CCEO Eva Bird...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
October 27, 2026 • 3 mins
Ennis Tidy Towns is hailing the milestone of achieving its 25th Gold Medal. The community group was among the eight Clare towns and villages to be successful in the top tier of the competition. In total, 936 towns and villages entered the 2026 edition. Ennis Tidy Towns Volunteer and Councillor Mary Howard says it's an enormous sense of pride for the group.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
October 26, 2026 • 3 mins
Concerns have been raised following a dangerous incident of vandalism in Shannon.
Large quantities of broken glass were scattered throughout the town park including near the bandstand, with shards also found hidden in grassy areas.
Particular concern was raised due to the close proximity of the park to both primary and secondary schools.
Shannonbanks Sinn Féin Councillor James Ryan says it posed serious risk to both children and pe...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
October 26, 2026 • 3 mins
A Clare disability rights activist says disabled people are often 'trapped' in low income jobs so they don't lose access to medical cards.
A group of working disabled people across Ireland have put forward the proposal to Ministers Jack Chambers and Dara Calleary to expand the cost of disability payment.
Ennistymon-based Clare Leader Forum Director, Ann Marie Flanagan says at present people are forced to work low income jobs as the...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
October 25, 2026 • 4 mins
A Clare Green Party representative is calling on the Government to stop favouring tech companies in order to stem the tide of global warming.
It follows a warning from the UN Environment Programme that the chance to maintain global warming at 1.5 degrees celsius above pre industrial levels is now gone.
Their latest report says urgent cuts are needed to greenhouse gas emissions, including reductions of 18% by 2030, 45% by 2035 and 6...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
October 25, 2026 • 1 min
The Taoiseach has given his two cents on the possibility of an East Clare Gaelscoil.
It comes as the board of O'Callaghan's Mills National School is looking into converting to education through Irish.
It would allow the school to develop an additional class and avail of extra supports and teaching hours.
Responding to Meelick Fianna Fáil Deputy Cathal Crowe in the Dáil, Micheál Martin says the move could save a lot of money.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
October 24, 2026 • 14 mins
Fr Brendan Quinlivan leads our Sunday Prayer for today, Sunday 25th October, the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
October 24, 2026 • 2 mins
Clare's Superintendent is warning motorists that drink and drug driving checkpoints will be widespread this weekend.
Between January and August this year, An Garda Siochána has reported a 9% increase in offences for driving under the influence.
There's also been a 17% hike in the number of people driving while using a mobile phone and a 55% rise in speeding detections.
Superintendent of the Clare Community Functional Engagement Are...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
October 24, 2026 • 5 mins
Kilrush RNLI is urging extreme caution if visiting the county's coasts this Bank Holiday weekend.
With the effects of Storm Boelo hitting the country over the coming days, those visiting the coast are advised to constantly check weather updates before setting off.
People are also encouraged to remain well back from cliff edges and to be aware of the risk of being cut off by incoming tides.
Kilrush RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Offi...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
October 23, 2026 • 106 mins
Coming up on the show, we will be looking ahead to the TUS Premier Intermediate and Intermediate hurling finals; previewing provincial action for Clare's camogie and ladies football sides, and also having our latest installment of More Than A Club
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
October 23, 2026 • 7 mins
South Armagh-bred songsmith Fya Fox is continuing her comeback with a new single inspired by her roots. Her latest release, Hometown, is described as a new chapter for the Armagh artist. The track forms part of Fox’s latest return to music and arrives alongside plans for a new EP. The release highlights the influence of her Armagh upbringing on her songwriting.
Fya's highly anticipated debut EP, Bittersweet, is out on Octobe...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
October 23, 2026 • 54 mins
Stephen Fletcher presents this Beyond Belief for Sunday 25th October 2026.
As County Clare is home to some of Ireland’s finest stained glass art, including remarkable windows by the Harry Clarke Studios. Few people know that story better than John Glynn of Kilrush, a researcher who has spent years documenting stained glass across the county — including the stunning Clarke windows in St Senan’s Church in Kilrush. ...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
October 23, 2026 • 4 mins
Clare Gardaí are appealing for motorists to be more alert behind the wheel as the evenings get darker and stormy conditions become more prevalent. A Garda roads policing operation came into force yesterday and will remain in place until until Tuesday, October 27th. So far this year, 29 pedestrians have been killed on Irish roads to date in 2026, representing 19% of all fatalities, with nine total fatalities occurring on Clare roads...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
October 23, 2026 • 124 mins
€22,105 has been raised for an Ennis special school through Clare FM’s annual radio charity auction.
All proceeds will go to St Clare’s School, which caters for children aged four to 18 with learning disabilities.
The auction has been conducted in partnership with the Ennis Lions Club which is a non-profit voluntary service organisation established in 1976.
Boasting 40 members, the organisation frequently engages in ...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
October 23, 2026 • 2 mins
Ryanair is to train over 400 aircraft mechanics at Shannon Airport over the next five years. It comes as the airline has been granted planning permission for a four-bay maintenance, overhaul and repair hangar and engineering academy. The company says the €50m development will create 300 highly skilled jobs while the facility will take 80 apprentices a year from 2027 to 2031. Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes has been telling Clare F...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
Popular Podcasts
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.