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Clare FM's Derrick Lynch, Tommy Guilfoyle and Syl Connor all joined Alan Morrissey on Tuesday's Morning Focus to review a busy weekend of sport. Games Reviewed: NHL Division 1B: Antrim 1-19 Clare 2-30 (Cushendall) TUS Dr. Harty Cup Final: St. Flannan’s College 0-18 St. Joseph’s Nenagh 0-20 (Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chíosóg) NFL Division 3: Clare 1-17 Westmeath 2-19 (Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chíosóg) Munster Ladies Football Senior A Post Primary Schools Final: St Joseph’s Spanish Point 4-12 Loreto Clonmel 3-13

Judy Beck from Clonroad Garden Centre was with Alan Morrissey for Tuesday's Morning Focus for In The Garden. This week, Judy told us everything you need to know about growing Tomatoes. If you have any questions for Judy, text or WhatsApp 0861800964.

Poetic Keys An Ode to County Clare - Tobar Phadraic [Whyte] by Clare FM

St. Anne's Bingo Fundraiser is coming up at Treacy's West County Hotel in Ennis this Sunday, February 8th. The Parents Association works hard to raise funds for vital play and sensory equipment, and last year’s event was a huge success. This year, they’re hoping for another big turnout from the local community. On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined live in-studio by Principal, Rosemary Flanagan and parent, Laura Lyons.

On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, it was time again for our Arts Slot with County Art’s Officer Siobhán Mulcahy. Siobhán provided our listeners with all the details of this week’s live events for entertainment lovers in Banner County.

In 2025, CRITICAL volunteers responded to 69 emergency calls in County Clare, as new figures reveal a nationwide 54% increase in incidents attended by the charity. From chest pains and strokes to accidents and falls, local volunteers are playing a vital role in saving lives across the county. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by David Tighe, CEO of CRITICAL charity. Logo (c) Critical

The Society of St Vincent de Paul is appealing for new volunteers in Clare, as more individuals and families feel the strain of rising living costs, isolation and unexpected bills. SVP says even a small amount of time can make a real difference in people’s lives. To tell us more about the work they do and the roles available, Alan Morrissey was joined by Ennis Volunteer, Noreen Hayes and SVP Member Support Officer in the Mid-West Region, Jorien Szkudlarski.

Tubber National School is marking a major milestone this year — 150 years at the heart of education in the community. A special celebration takes place on Saturday, February 7th, which will also see the official opening of the school’s brand-new building. To tell us more about the history, the celebrations, and what the future holds, Alan Morrissey was joined by Principal of Tubber National School, Patricia Lee and former pupil & former chairperson of the board, Patrick Taffe. Image (c) Tubber N.S. via Facebook

The Government is preparing a €2.5 billion redress scheme to deal with widespread defects in apartments built during the Celtic Tiger years — problems that affect up to 100,000 homeowners across the country. But while the State moves to pick up the bill, developers responsible for fire safety, structural and water ingress defects are expected to face no consequences. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Sam Doran, a Spokesperson for the Not Our Fault Campaign, to speak about Bru Na Sionna Apartments in Shannon. Bru Na Sionna Image (c) Clare FM

Ennis property owners will have an opportunity to apply for a minor refurbishment scheme from today. The Ennis Architechtural Conservation Area Streetscape Enhancement Scheme will see up to €1,000 made available to businesses and homeowners in the town centre and its environs to upgrade their buildings. The scheme has a total fund of €424,000 and applications can be submitted to the local authority up to February 27th. Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor Clare Colleran Molloy says it's essential people apply early.

A campaign group is calling on the HSE to purchase lands suitable for the development of a new hospital in Ennis this month. It follows the publication of a new report by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Association which shows 1,991 patients were treated on trolleys in the region's main hospital in January. Although this is a reduction of 11% from January 2024, University Hospital Limerick has remained the most overcrowded facility since the opening of the first 96-bed block. Friends of Ennis Hospital Chairperson Angela Coll says the feeling of urgency to deliver a new hospital will diminish over the summer when trolley numbers inevitably decline.

Clare hurling boss Brian Lohan is praising his side's mentality as they made it two wins from two in the National Hurling League. The Banner racked up an impressive 2-30 scoring tally en route to a 14 point win over Davy Fitzgerald's Antrim. The victory leaves Clare top of the Division 1b standings as they go in search of promotion back to the top tier. Lohan says his side were under pressure to come away with the win, but duly delivered.

Clare football manager Paul Madden says the rate his side turned the ball over in the first half was a critical factor behind their defeat in Round 2 of the National Football League. Defeat against Westmeath means Clare are still searching for their first points in Division 3 this year. After a bright start for the Banner, Westmeath closed the opening half strongly, outscoring Clare 1-6 to one point in the final ten minutes of the first period. Madden says they were the architects of their own downfall with the amount of possession conceded through unforced errors.

The school community at St Joseph’s Spanish Point will welcome back its latest squad of Munster Ladies football champions this morning. The West Clare side bridged a gap of 29 years since their last Munster A title with a hard fought win over Loreto Clonmel in this year’s decider. The squad and management will be paraded with the cup through St Joseph’s this morning as they add their names to the rich history of ladies football in the school. Principal and team manager Paul Reidy says they worked incredibly hard to get over the line.

Poetic Keys An Ode to County Clare - Postscript [Heaney] by Clare FM

Clare County Council's being urged to sell it's land in a West Clare village for the local community to develop on. Plans to upgrade the Wastewater Treatment Plant in Kilmihil are currently at design stage and it's anticipated the project will be completed after 2030. Concern has emerged however, that the local authority may not be in a position to develop affordable housing schemes there after this time. Kilrush Independent Councillor Ian Lynch believes it makes more sense to let locals take the lead.

On this week’s Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn visits Parteen in East Clare to meet some of the members of the Seanchoill Men’s Shed. Established in 2017 following a meeting in the local parish church, the club continues to grow and has found an ever expanding home on the grounds of the Seanchoill Sports Complex.

Gardaí in Clare are warning motorists of the potentially fatal consequences of drink driving this weekend. Checkpoints have been established across the county as part of An Garda Síochána's St Brigid's Bank Holiday weekend road safety campaign. Clare accounted for six of the 190 road deaths which occurred last year. With 14 people having lost their lives in collisions nationwide so far in 2026, Superintendent with the Clare/Tipperary Garda Division Eddie Golden says it's important not to take chances.

It's claimed North and West Clare are being denied their fare share of funding for rural projects. Since 2020, the West Clare Municipal District, which encompasses both the Kilrush and Ennistymon Electoral Areas has received just below €12m in grants from the Department of Community and Rural Development. Concern has emerged however, that many key community initiatives are being overlooked such as public realm enhancements proposed for Corofin and Lisdoonvarna and works previously approved in Doolin. Lisdoonvarna Fine Gael Councillor Joe Garrihy says more progress is needed.

Fr Brendan Quinlivan presents this Sunday's Beyond Belief which features a reflection on the life and spirituality of St. Brigid with Fr. Tom Hogan and an interview with Fr. Michael McCullagh who recently led the Killaloe Clergy retreat in Knock.