Clare Fm - Podcasts

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 3ú lá de mí Iúil, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1981 tharla easaontas leis an CIE agus de bharr sin ní raibh aon mbus I mBaile Átha Cliath don lá sin. I 1992 mharaíodh duine a bhí I ndrong nuair a bhí siad ag argóint faoi airgead. I 1981 bhí súil ag comhairle contae an Chláir chun píosa den chéad chéim a bheith déanta acu den seachbhóthar roimh dheireadh an bhliain. I 1992 rinne an ghrúpa GPA athnuaite den dúthracht don tSionainn an tseachtain seo. Sin La Roux le Bulletproof – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2009 Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1972 fuair Fred McDowell bás de bharr ailse ag aois 68. Rinne an bhanna cheoil The Rolling Stones leagan de a amhrán You Got To Move ar a albam Sticky Fingers. Bhí sé mar mhúinteoir do Bonnie Raitt ar giotár. I 2001 fuair amhránaí Johnny Russell bás ag aois 61. Scríobh sé Act Naturally agus Rinne The Beatles agus Buck Owens leagan den amhrán. Rinne Jim Reeves, Jerry Garcia, Dolly Parton, Em

The days of cheap food are over! That is the warning coming from the Irish Creamery Milk Supp­liers Association (ICMSA). The farming group was speaking in light of food inflation being double the rate of general inflation, with has resulted in many families being left with little option but to spend an additional €3,000 a year due to the rise in grocery prices. The ICMSA is pointing the finger of blame for the rising cost of produce at politicians, accusing them of “profound ignorance”. To discuss this furthere, Alan Morrissey was joined by Martin McMahon, Clare ICMSA Secretary and O'Callaghan’s Mills farmer and Eddie Punch, Clare Farmers Rep and former General Secretary of the ICSA, Cratloe farmer.

A local campaign is underway to bring Linnane’s Pub in Kilfenora back into community hands. Linnane’s, once a cornerstone of the village — known for its traditional music sessions and warm community spirit — has been closed for some time, like many rural pubs across Ireland. Now, a group of local musicians, neighbours and volunteers are working together to raise €500,000 to purchase and renovate the building, with plans to reopen it as a community-owned, not-for-profit cultural hub. Launch night is this Friday, 4th July. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Orla Vaughan, Kilfenora Corner Team Member. PHOTO CREDIT: Kilfenora Corner Project

On this week's episode of Clare Women In Business, Pat Flynn chats with Bríd Fahy, founder of Linnalla Ice Cream and Café.

On Thursday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Danny Lynch, chef at Le Chéile, Barefield. This week, Danny shared a delicious recipe for a smoked salmon bagel with avocado and baby potatoes and taco fries.

On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Paul Doran, the writer of Natives. Paul Doran will be known to music lovers as the writer of Natives, a song that has been sung by Christy Moore since 1987, when it was released as a single from his Unfinished Revolution album. He also had a number one single in 1986 with Make it Work, which was co-written with Christy. Paul has written a new song, one that focuses on one of the biggest global issues of recent years. Paul’s song In Palestine features some heavyweight Clare talent; the gifted accordionist Sharon Shannon and multi instrumentalist and producer Ger O’Donnell. The song is available as a free download in exchange for a donation to Gaza Go Bragh. PHOTO CREDIT: Paul Doran

On Thursday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Petrina O’Halloran for Parenthood in Focus. Petrina is the founder of Mama’s Boobie Box, mum blogger and writer for online magazine Boobingit.com. Petrina discussed the guilt that can arise when an immediate bond with their baby doesn’t develop.

On Thursday's Monring Focus Alan Morrissey was joined by Mike Taylor, Director of Policy FASD and Lucy Killackey, Clare Macra Member. Almost nine in 10 18-to-34 year-olds know someone who is still living at home because they can’t afford to buy their own home. A new survey also shows a staggering number of this age cohort know someone who is planning to emigrate because of the housing crisis. Dubliners were most likely to know someone who has left Ireland due to housing affordability, at 45 per cent - while those living in Munster were least likely, at 33 per cent. This begs the question: how can the younger generation start a family, if they can’t move out of their parents’ home and build their future elsewhere? And, given the situation, will that elsewhere be abroad, where it could be easier to find a home of their own? Earlier, Alan spoke with Fianna Fáil Councillor Rachel Hartigan.

This year marks 40 years of the Hell of the West triathlon in Kilkee. Hell of the West 2025, which took place on the 28th of June, has been running since 1985. This makes it one of the longest continuously running triathlons in Ireland and the World. Alan Morrissey was joined by the people behind the Hell of the West triathlon, Mick Griffin and Joan Griffin. PHOTO CREDIT: Limerick Triathlon Club

The next generation of golfers hoping to follow in the footsteps of Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry have been put through their paces in East Clare this week. Bodyke has been the scene for the latest Junior Camp at East Clare Golf Club. The club is home to a Dr. Arthur Spring designed Championship parkland course, which is idyllically situated in the rolling East Clare landscape just a stone's throw from Lough Derg. On Monday and Tuesday this week, a host of young golfers have been levelling up their game, sharpening their swing, and having fun on the fairways! Alan Morrissey made the trip to East Clare Golf Club to chat with some of Clare’s talented young golfers, as well as the club figures helping them to grow their game.

Plotting the location of every defibrillator on Google Maps could help save lives - according to a Fine Gael senator. Manus Boyle is calling on the HSE to work with the tech company to allow people to search for their nearest A-E-D on its app. Between 2012 and 2023, there were 304 cases of defibrillation by members of the public, with an almost 30 per cent survival rate. Senator Boyle says most people don't know where their nearest defib is. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Carol Murphy, a first aid instructor who’s volunteered with Cooraclare GAA club, previously aiming to make training available to clubs throughout West Clare and Tracy Murray, treasurer of Kilmurry Ibrickane Defibrillator Community Group.

The HSE is unable to provide a reopening date for 12 nursing home beds currently closed at St Joseph's Hospital in Ennis. The beds are all located in the short stay unit and are currently out of use pending infrastructural works and the recruitment of additional staff. In a statement to Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney, the HSE says the refurbishment of the unit and staffing will be "included for consideration as a priority" in the 2027 National Service Plan. Deputy Cooney says a firm commitment is needed.

The CEO of the Shannon Airport Group says commitments to short and long term public transport infrastructure in the southern region must be included in the updated National Development Plan. Public Expenditure Minister, Jack Chambers, who is responsible for the plan, announced in April that a review of the NDP would be taking place. As part of a proposal to Government, The Shannon Airport Group is calling the advancement of the Shannon Airport Rail link and the implementation of the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce. Shannon Airport Group CEO, Mary Considine, says rail connectivity is essential for international airports.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 2ú lá de mí Iúil, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1993 phléadáil cléireach ó chumann foirgníochta ciontach nuair a chúbláil sé 90 míle punt. I 2010 bhí Lexus fórsáilte chun aistarraingt a dhéanamh ar 480 carr de bharr locht inneall. I 1999 bhí Christina Murphy ón chontae roghnaithe mar New Yorks Darlin. I 2010 d'éirigh an rúnaí ón Fhianna Fáil I gCill Mhuire as an bpost nuair a chuir an rialtas bille chun cinn chun cosc a chur ar sheilg fhia fireann. Sin Katy Perry agus Snoop Dogg le California Gurls – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2010 Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1971 chan Queen ag Coláiste Surry sa Bhreatain. Bhí sé seo an chéad cheolchoirm le Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor agus John Deacon. I 1988 bhí Michael Jackson an chéad amhránaí chun cúig uimhir a haon a bheith aige ó albam amháin nuair a chuaigh Dirty Diana chuig barr na cairteacha I Meiriceá. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh a

A contingency broadband supply is being demanded in West and North Clare following a second major outage in weeks. Extensive accidental damage was caused to the network between Ennistymon and Corofin last night, leaving over 3,500 customers without internet and phone coverage, following an incident involving agricutural machinery. It comes just three weeks after a road traffic collision in Kilrush resulted in the disconnection of services for over 4,000 homes and businesses. West Clare Fianna Fáil Councillor Rita McInerney has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan the current system is not equipped to meet modern lifestyle demands.

On Wednesday's Morning Focus Alan Morrissey was joined by Aoife Ní Eochaidh, a clinical independent expert in women’s health and pelvic floor dysfunction. Alan and Aoife spoke about an issue that has affected hundreds of women across Ireland, the devastating impact of transvaginal mesh implants. Despite being marketed as a routine solution for common pelvic health issues, these devices have caused long-term pain, complications, and a deep sense of betrayal among many patients. Mesh Survivors Ireland has been campaigning for over eight years to bring visibility, justice, and reform to this issue.

What is described as a life-changing evening is in store at CBS Primary School in Ennis this coming weekend. The Glory Experience: A Night of Power, Encounter, and Divine Transformation will take place on Saturday. According to the organisers, the evening will feature “powerful moments of inspiration, heartfelt testimonies, and spirit-led encounters designed to revive the soul and uplift the weary.” For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Music Ministers, Goodness Adefabi and David Olawale and Dermot Hayes.

An exhibition by a Ennistymon-based artist – inspired by events in the Banner County – will take place in Galway this Saturday. Mary Fahy’s solo exhibition – entitled Well – is part of her Brigid’s Well series that explores collective grief practices at Brigid’s holy well in Liscannor. The OPW Portumna Castle Gallery in Galway will host the exhibition. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Mary Fahy, Ennistymon-based artist. PHOTO CREDIT: Aleksandra Skibniewska

One of Ireland's fastest-growing digital marketing agencies, Core Optimisation, has announced the acquisition of international PR agency, ClearStory. The acquisition forms part of a broader €500,000 investment in expanding the Shannon-based digital marketing firm’s operations to North America and the United Arab Emirates. For more on this Alan Morrissey was joined by Caroline Dunlea, Co-founder of Core Optimisation. PHOTO CREDIT: Core Optimisation

On Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Adrian Fleming, owner of Monk's Well in Quin and Cancer survivor Dave McGrath. Adrian is stepping up to support an incredible cause. On Wednesday, July 2nd, he’s hosting a special night of comedy and music in honour of Dave McGrath — a U.S. visitor and brain cancer survivor who’s undertaking an extraordinary walk from Shannon to Derry. All proceeds from the event will go to charity, and Adrian is calling on the people of Clare and beyond to come out, enjoy a great night, and show their support for Dave’s inspiring journey. PHOTO CREDIT: Quin Village Tidy Towns via Facebook