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Clare County Council is working to identify viable sites for social housing projects across the county into 2027 and beyond. The local authority is set to exceed it's target for the delivery of social and affordable housing this year, with 232 units set to be brought on stream this year. Optimism has been expressed that the Council will be able to achieve further delivery in 2027, with targets set to be issued by Government later this year. Senior Engineer with the Clare County Council Housing Activation and Delivery team, Adrian Headd, says sites are already being identified to ensure the accelerated delivery of homes.

A Clare TD claims the approval of plans to install a wind-farm nearby to Shannon Airport would 'underwrite the safety of air passengers'. Ballycar Green Energy submitted plans to construct 12 turbines of up 150 metres in height near Meelick which it's claimed would 'play a central role in Ireland’s transition to a low-carbon economy by 2050'. Objections at an oral hearing held by An Coimisiún Pleanala heard AirNav Ireland's Manager of Surveillance systems, Charlie O’Loughlin, state radar at Shannon Aiport would detect all bar one of the turbines as false aircraft targets. Local Fianna Fáil Deputy, Cathal Crowe, says there's no room for uncertainty when aviation safety is at risk.

Clare Manager Brian Lohan After Dublin Win by Clare FM

Clare Manager Paul Madden After Down Loss by Clare FM

On this week’s Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn visits the Michael Cusack Heritage Centre which will celebrate its 20th birthday later this year. Located in the heart of the Burren, it’s where the founder of the Gaelic Athletic Association was born. The restored family cottage is a fitting venue for telling the Michael Cusack story while the heritage centre is a hub of activity.

On this week’s Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn visits the Michael Cusack Heritage Centre which will celebrate its 20th birthday later this year. Located in the heart of the Burren, it’s where the founder of the Gaelic Athletic Association was born. The restored family cottage is a fitting venue for telling the Michael Cusack story while the heritage centre is a hub of activity.

The Government is being accused of an "abandonment by default" of low-lying parts of East Clare. Maghera Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Hayes has tabled a motion at this week's meeting of Killaloe Municipal District proposing the establishment of a stakeholders' group with the aim of tackling ongoing flooding in the catchment area of the River Graney. In response, Clare County Council's environmental team has contacted the Local Authority Waters Programme which has said it "would not be supportive of drainage of the Graney catchment" as this would contravene key objectives of the EU Water Framework Directive. Councillor Hayes believes affected landowners should be compensated.

The National Ambulance Service says it will consider a proposal to map Clare's defibrillators on Google Maps. It follows a request from Clare County Council for locations to be published and made publicly available to assist with emergency incidents. There are over 9,000 Automated External Defibrillators in Ireland, but even the National Ambulance Service has acknowledged that many are never used as their whereabouts are unknown. Newmarket-On-Fergus Fianna Fáil Councillor David Griffin believes it would save lives.

Fr Brendan Quinlivan leads our Sunday Prayer for today the 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany

Stephen Fletcher presents this Sunday's Beyond Belief for the Last Sunday in the Week of Prayer for Christian Prayer. He features priests and ministers from different traditions describing how they are working together.

An investigation is set to be carried out into a reported rodent infestation in West Clare. It follows concerns raised by constituents over a persistent presence of vermin at Place De Plouzane in Kilrush. Although the green space has been identified as an area for development under the Kilrush Town Centre First Plan, it has been consistently blighted by illegal dumping and encampments in recent times. Kilrush Independent Councillor Ian Lynch says this cannot continue.

A meeting of Clare County Council has heard that community-run systems providing water to rural homes are being unfairly charged for water testing. Sixmilebridge Fianna Fáil Councillor Alan O’Callaghan is calling for an end to the billing of group water schemes, of which there are 186 in the county, for water quality testing. The local authority says groups can be refunded for these costs once they are paid. Councillor O’Callaghan believes Uisce Éireann should be billing the Council directly.

Coming up on the show We look ahead to the beginning of National League campaigns for three of Clare's flagship sides with the footballers, hurlers and ladies footballers all in action, we will hear from all three camps over the course of the show. We will also hear from Clare GAA's new head of operations who spoke to us here on Clare FM this week and Alan Troy looks ahead to the countdown beginning to the National Coursing Meeting in Clonmel.

Clare FM Commentary Of TUS Dr Harty Cup Semi Final St Flannans v St Josephs Tulla by Clare FM

How I Became A Wave is the solo project of Pat Carey. Formerly of Cork band The Hard Ground, the release of the debut album from How I Became A Wave in 2026 will mark the first substantial release from Carey in 10 years and is a collaboration between Carey and a number of Ireland's finest musicians and artists. An exploration of soundscapes, exploring links between the intimate and the infinite, the album has an eye and an ear as much on grains of sand as it does on the waves that create them. Two full band headline shows, at Coughlan’s, Cork (12 April) and The Unitarian Church, Dublin (17 April) are on sale now, in addition to upcoming supports with acclaimed US singer-songwriter Joan Shelly. To accompany the announcement, new single, ‘Sea Swell’, has just been released – a song that grows with a quiet intensity, opening into a powerful full-band crescendo that has already become a standout moment in live shows. Live support slots with Joan Shelley, Lisa Hannigan, Villagers, Gemma Hayes, Niamh Regan, Ai

Screen Ireland has announced the latest writers selected for its flagship Spotlight: Irish Myths and Legends scheme — with a record number of applications from across the country. Eleven emerging screenwriters will now develop bold new TV projects inspired by Ireland’s rich mythology, working with mentors and industry professionals. Daragh Dolan had a chat with Oisín McKeogh, one of the writers selected for this year’s programme on Friday's Morning Focus.

Clare FM's Derrick was on Friday's Morning Focus to sit down with Daragh Dolan to chat on upcoming sporting fixture for the weekend. Games Previewed: Allianz Football League Division 3, Round 1: Down v Clare (Saturday, Páirc Esler Newry, 6pm) Allianz Hurling League Division 1B, Round 1: Clare vs Dublin (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chíosóg, 2pm)

Acclaimed actor and playwright Pat Kinevane is bringing his solo show Forgotten to glór in Ennis on Friday the 30th of January — a Fishamble Theatre production and a very special 20th anniversary performance. Pat is known for his unforgettable characters, his warmth, and his genuine love of Clare. Pat was on Friday's Morning Focus presented by Daragh Dolan. Photo (c) Fishamble: The New Play Company Facebook

Clare Local Enterprise Office is forecasting a positive year for businesses across the county despite cost pressures and global uncertainty. New data published by the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment reveals that LEO Clare created 184 new jobs last year which translates to a net jobs creation figure of 51. The office also provided financial support to 206 small businesses employing 1,348 workers countywide. Head of Clare Local Enterprise Office Bernadette Haugh has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons that while there are challenges in every sector, there are also opportunities.

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is reporting record levels of demand as households face rising energy, food and housing costs AND the withdrawal of temporary cost-of-living supports. The society last year received requests for help exceeding 260,000 for the first time. Food remains the biggest driver of need. Food-related requests were the largest category, with SVP receiving 112,772 requests for food assistance in 2025, up 8,548 on 2024. For four months of the year, food requests exceeded 10,000 per month. Denis Carty was speaking with Clare FM's Daragh Dolan on Friday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) SVP - Society of St. Vincent de Paul Ireland via Facebook