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Fr Brendan Quinlivan leads our Sunday Prayer for today 13th July 2025.

Those bathing in Clare's waterways amid the hot spell are being urged to float to live if they get into difficulty. With temperatures expected to exceed 27 degrees here today and tomorrow, large crowds are expected to flock to beaches, lakes and piers. The RNLI is urging the public to only swim at lifeguarded areas , to stay hydrated, be aware of local risks and for adults to always supervise children in the water. Kilrush RNLI Helmsman Charlie Glynn says even basic measures can save lives.

On this week’s Atlantic Tales , Pat Flynn goes on a wild bathtub safari with Michael Declan Walsh. During the pandemic designer, author and publisher, who lived and worked in Estonia for 30 years, has documented wild bathtubs of which there are almost 500 scattered across the fields of North Clare.

Madrai deliver a high-energy hit of lush pop-rock, blending sharp hooks, rich vocal harmonies, and sweeping arrangements that punch hard and linger longer. Hailing from Northern Ireland, the four-piece have carved a space of their own, echoing the emotional pull of Mk.Gee and John Mayer, the raw groove of Bricknasty, and the arena-ready fire of Kings of Leon and Inhaler. Their debut single “Leaving on My Own” (produced by Jonny Woods of Wynona Bleach) dropped in July 2024 and didn’t just turn heads—it kicked down the door. Early acclaim poured in landing them a sold-out debut show at Belfast’s Ulster Sports Club and a nomination for Single of the Year at the Northern Ireland Music Prize. August 2024 saw Madrai take the top prize at the Rockshore Battle of the Bands, outshining 24 acts before headlining Belfast’s iconic Empire Music Hall for the SONI Christmas Special. With their debut EP “What I’m Doing This For” wrapped and ready, and a new single coming summer 2025, Madrai are building something big—song

The Manager of the Clare Minor Ladies Footballers is hailing his sides character following last night's dramatic All-Ireland Semi Final Win. The Banner overcame Monaghan after extra-time in goalfest in Tarmonbarry on a full time score of 5-3 to 3-7 and will face Sligo in the decider in the coming weeks. Doonbeg's Aoibheann Ryan was the star of the show scoring 4-1, while Liscannor's Shannon Cagney disptached a penalty. Clare Boss Barry Donnelly says every member of the squad showed incredible resilience.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 11ú lá de mí Iúil, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1986 bhí 50 milliún punt chun a bheith glan as an luach den fhoirgneamh IDA. I 1997 bhí ionadaí Sinn Féin chun a fhiachas a thabhairt ar ais tríd a dtuarastal Dáil. I 1986 bhí 1,557 daoine óga ón chontae de bhuntáiste ó chúrsaí gníomhaireacht. I 1997 bhí an cathaoirleach nua ag iarradh comhairle cairdiúil do chustaiméirí. Sin Madonna le Papa Don't Preach – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1986 Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1982 chuaigh Phil Collen ón bhanna ceoil Girl isteach chuig Def Leppard in ionad Pete Willis de bharr go raibh Pete ag ól an iomarca nuair a bhí siad I lár ceolchoirm. I 2004 chan The Darkness in ionad David Bowie ag T In The Park an bhliain sin de bharr go raibh obráid chroí aige. Bhí Muse, Franz Ferdinand, Faithless, Scissor Sisters, Black Eyed Peas agus Pink ag an fhéile chomh maith. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh amhránaí Aless

Clare's Chief Fire Officer is urging people not to light fire under any circumstances this week. The Banner County will be under a status yellow high temperature warning from 12pm on Saturday until 6am on Sunday, with temperatures of above 27 degrees expected. Met Éireann is warning of potential water safety issues, forest fires, uncomfortable sleeping conditions and heat stress. Clare County Fire and Rescue Service's Chief Fire Officer Adrian Kelly has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons once a fire starts, particularly near vegetation, it's very difficult to stop it.

It's hoped the Shannon Airport Rail Link is one step closer to becoming a reality. It follows the inaugural visit from the Minister of State for International Road Transport, Logistics, Rails and Ports Seán Canney to the Clare base yesterday, which focused on improving public transport links. According to the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation's latest Aviation Report, 40% of visitors flying to Dublin end up travelling West, while Shannon Airport welcomed over 2 million passengers last year alone. Shannon Airport Group CEO Mary Considine says this must be reflected with more accessibility.

Clare FM’s Therese McInerney took a trip to Miltown Malbay to the Willie Clancy Summer School. The Willie Clancy Summer School is a week-long summer school in traditional music and set dance held annually at Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare.

Over 80% of patients referred to University Hospital Limerick for an appointment at a lung cancer clinic last year were seen within 10 days. Although this rate of 82% sounds encouraging, it was the lowest in the country when compared to Rapid Access Clinics in Dublin, Cork, Waterford and Galway and is well below the national target of 95%. According to the Irish Cancer Society, UHL’s lowest level of compliance throughout the year in this regard was 60%. For more on this Alan Morrissey was joined by, Antoinette Baker Bashua, a HSE Regional Health Forum West member, and is also a Breast Cancer Survivor.

Clare County Council is calling on members of the public not to remove or interfere with ring buoys placed beside rivers, lakes, canals, and along the county’s coastline, as tampering with these lifesaving devices could cost lives. The appeal comes as we experience significantly warmer temperatures this week, with increased numbers of people expected to visit the county’s waterways. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Maebh Collins, Water Safety Officer with Clare County Council.

Three pubs in East Clare are currently up for sale. Reddan’s Bar in Killaloe; Nuala’s Bar and Restaurant, Tuamgraney; and Stritch’s Pub, Clonlara are all trading and being sold as going concerns. To find out more about the reasons behind the impending sale of of Nuala’s bar and restaurant in Tuamgraney, I am Alan Morrissey was joined by Nuala O’Brien, of Nuala’s bar and restaurant, Tuamgraney. PHOTO CREDIT: Nualas.ie

A team of academics from Geography at University of Limerick are working on a new project aimed at documenting and, ultimately, preserving important Irish heritage relics known as 'benchmarks' - all by harnessing the power of the local community. To tell us more about the community app to locate Irish heritage relics, Alan Morrissey was joined by Margaret O'Sullivan, from the project team. PHOTO CREDIT: University of Limerick

A women’s group in the County Town has marked a significant milestone. Ennis Women’s Community Group are celebrating their first anniversary in existence. They marked the occasion with a coffee morning today, with funds raised going towards a worthy cause. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Deirdre Leahy, Mary Dormer and Una Patten from Ennis Women's Community Group. Photo (c) Ennis Women's Community Group

Should town councils be revived? The Taoiseach is one of those who certainly thinks so. Micheál Martin has said he wants to re-establish town councils across the country within three years. 80 town councils were abolished across the country, as part of austerity-era cuts. The Cork man believes there would have been a more immediate community response to floods in Midleton, had the local council been in place. To discuss the merits of re-establishing town councils, Alan Morrissey was joined by Patricia McCarthy, former Shannon town council chair,Deirdre Culligan, Former Independent Kilrush town councillor and Michael Guilfoyle, Former Ennis Fianna Fáil Town councillor.

It's feared two critical Clare infrastructure projects may never see the light of day without action in this government's term. The Ennis to Limerick rail line has been the subject of frequent closures due to flooding at Ballycar near Newmarket-On-Fergus, however a feasible drainage solution has been identified, for a cost of €16.7m. While Clare County Council has also applied for a major funding stream to commence preliminary works to reopen Crusheen Railway Station. Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney says a commitment is urgently needed.

The principal of a Clare school for children with learning disabilities has dismissed a recent ministerial visit as a "tick-the-box exercise". Representatives from a number of schools nationwide have attended a meeting of the Oireachtas Committee on Education and Youth centering on the proposed redesignation of schools for children with mild general learning difficulties. Minister of State with Special Responsibility for Special Education and Inclusion, Michael Moynihan, visited St Anne's School in Ennis recently where a number of issues relating to the sector were discussed. Principal of St Anne's School, Rose Marie Flanagan, says while the engagement was positive, the aftermath has been disappointing.

An Ireland South MEP has defended her decision to vote against what she's called a "fascist" censure vote of the European Commission President. Ursula von der Leyen has survived the motion tabled today after it failed to secure the required two-thirds majority. The motion was brought forward by a Romanian far-right MEP after von der Leyen's refusal to release text messages exchanged with the Chief Executive of Pfizer during the pandemic. Ireland South MEP Fianna Fáil Cynthia Ní Mhurchú has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons creating a power vacuum in Europe would only serve to destabilise Ireland and jeopardise its interests.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 10ú lá de mí Iúil, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1981 bhí timpeall 3,500 fear bus chun a bheith ar an dól. I 1987 bhí a lán daoine ag déanamh na scrúdaithe an bhliain seo agus de bharr sin cheap siad go mbeadh na torthaí ag teach amach déanach. I 1971 ní rinne siad tástáil ar an bhainne nó níor thóg siad an meáchan sna uachtarlainn sa chontae. I 1987 bhí níos mó ná 300 post nua sa tionscal seirbhíse sa tSionainn. Sin The Pet Shop Boys le It's A Sin – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1987 Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1989 chúisigh David F Pearsall a raibh aois 18 ó Manchain de bharr gur ghoid sé giotár de Richie Sambora de Bon Jovi ag ceolchoirm. I 2012 thug An Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Slash ó Guns N' Roses réalta ar an Hollywood Walk of Fame. Dúirt Charlie Sheen go raibh sé oiriúnach go mbeadh réalta aige ar an tsráid go mbeadh Axl Rose ag coladh air I gceann tamall. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo r

Welcome to this week’s episode of Clare Women in Business on Clare FM. This week, Pat Flynn chats with Fiona Brennan, a Business Success Coach and Project Management Consultant