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July 29, 2026 49 mins
On this week's Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn visits visit East Clare to hear about bells, big and small. In Mountshannon, we’ll meet members of the East Clare Handbell Ringers before making our way to Killaloe to hear about bigger bells, in the tower of St Flannan’s Cathedral.
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Episode 8 - Finding Clare with Yullia by Clare FM
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A Spancilhill native has been shortlisted for one of Ireland’s most prestigious parenting honours.   Gráinne Staunton, a clinical reflexologist, orthotist and holistic therapist, has been nominated for the 2026 Beko & Woman’s Way Mum of the Year Award, recognising her dedication to her family, profession and community.  Gráinne joined Alan Morrissey to discuss what this honour me...
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Clare is currently one of just 10 counties in Ireland without a standalone Irish-medium secondary school, and campaigners say students and families who choose education through Irish deserve a complete pathway from primary through to second level.    The Education Minister has said there are currently no plans for a new school in Clare, pointing to existing post-primary capacity and alternative options such as I...
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July 29, 2026 10 mins
New figures show Clare has the second lowest NCT pass rate in the country, with almost six in every ten vehicles tested in Ennis this year recording either a major or dangerous failure.    More than 12,000 motorists have already failed their test, while over 2,000 vehicles were deemed unsafe to return to the road until serious defects were repaired.    So, why is Clare performing so poorly, what are th...
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An Ennis native is in the running to make history at this year's Creative Arts Emmy Awards.    John Merry has been nominated for his work as Supervising Art Director on A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the eagerly anticipated Game of Thrones prequel, and could become the first person from County Clare to win an Emmy in the awards' 78-year history.    From studying architecture to helping create some of ...
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Concerns are growing over anti-social behaviour at Ballyalla Lake following three separate incidents reported over the past five weeks.   The incidents include two assaults and reports of young people throwing stones at visitors.   Gardaí have been investigating the incidents, which have prompted concern among local residents and regular users of the popular lakeside amenity.  Alan Mo...
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The number of people seriously injured in road traffic collisions in Clare rose by 46% last year. Newly published figures from the Road Safety Authority show 41 people were seriously injured in road crashes here in 2025, while another four individuals were killed. The RSA has also revealed that since 2017, three people have been killed and a further 8 seriously injured in incidents involving tractors and agricultural machinery. Eas...
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Over 650 Clare businesses availed of upskilling supports last year. According to Skillsnet Ireland, 2,250 employees in this county completed training days with the national agency for workforce development. 92% of the businesses which engaged in Clare were small or medium enterprises. Skillsnet Ireland Policy Director Tracey Donnery says workforce trends are changing.
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Éire Óg will begin yet another defence of their county title this weekend as the TUS Clare Senior Football Championship gets underway. The two most recent winners of Jack Daly face off in Group 1 in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg on Saturday, as 2023 champions Cratloe providing the opposition. The Townies will be looking claim three county titles back to back, with Cratloe defeating Éire Óg in the semi final on their previous attem...
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Broadford coach Ger Hickey is hailing the display they delivered after half time that saw them claim an opening round victory in the TUS Clare Senior Hurling Championship. The East-Clare side sit second in Group 2 behind Éire Óg after their 0-27 to 0-22 win over Scariff. Scariff led by five points at the break, but a brilliant second half showing saw Broadford outscore their rivals by nine points. Hickey has been telling Clare F...
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Clare’s County Dog Warden is warning that trying to intervene in a dog attack can result in serious consequences. It comes after a German Shepherd managed to escape from his West Clare home and attacked and killed a dog at a neighbouring house. The resident tried to rescue her pet and suffered minor injuries. The German Shepherd has since been brought under control, and County Dog Warden Frankie Coote says without proper trai...
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Engineering talent from the Mid-West is making its mark on the international stage, as the University of Limerick's Formula Student team headed to Silverstone to compete in one of Europe’s biggest student engineering competitions.   The team has spent the past year designing, building and testing its own Formula-style race car, combining innovation, teamwork and practical engineering skills.&nbs...
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July 28, 2026 13 mins
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is due to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House today in what will be a closely watched meeting as the war in Ukraine continues.     Zelensky is in Washington to attend the funeral of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, one of Ukraine’s strongest supporters in the US Congress, but the meeting with President Trump is expected to focus on the conflict, US support fo...
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On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Derrick Lynch was joined by Fergal O’Keeffe, Ennis Native and creator of Travel Tales with Fergal podcast. Fergal recounted his travels in the Basque Country of Spain to remind us of the lovely weather we just had. Photo (c) Clare FM
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July 28, 2026 7 mins
Episode 7 - Finding Clare with Yana by Clare FM
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A Clare animal is hoping to bring a rather unusual title back to the Banner County!   Derrick Lynch was joined by Maddy Dunne, whose pet pygmy goat, Baaaarney McKenna, has been selected to represent Clare in this year's Nose of Tralee competition.    It's only the second time ever that a goat has made it to the competition final, and Baaaarney is following in the hoofprints of...
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Nick Broad is a UK based author, researcher and busking advocate who is researching a book on the impact street performers have on the world.  He got in touch with serious concerns around some of the customs and practices he claims are in operation at the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience.  Derrick Lynch spoke with Nick to find out more.
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July 28, 2026 10 mins
This year’s Kilmihil Festival of Fun, takes place over the August Bank Holiday weekend, from Saturday the 1st to Monday the 3rd of August.   The festival promises a packed programme of activities for all ages. The event has become a highlight of the local calendar, bringing the community together for a weekend of fun, and Stephanie O’Grady joined Derrick Lynch to tell us what’s in store this ...
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Derrick Lynch was joined by Clare-born composer Dominic McGonigal.   Originally from Spanish Point and now dividing his time between Clare and London, Dominic is preparing to release two major new albums.   The recordings feature his Cathedral Symphony, a large-scale orchestral work inspired by the architecture and symbolism of a cathedral, alongside a collection of sacred choral music influenced by Gregorian ...
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