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Torthaí ó na rásaí currach i gCloigeann agus ó Chruinniú na mBád i gCinn Mhara ag an deireadh seachtaine.

Kerry County Council intends to stop publishing councillors' home addresses by default on one section of its website. This is in response to the harassment of some 80 female councillors nationwide – including Kerry representatives. Jerry spoke to Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council Cllr Mikey Sheehy and Cllr Fionnán Fitzgerald.

Tá iarrachtaí leanúnacha idir lámha ag Coiste Glan agus Glas an Fháil Charraigh leis an bhaile a dhéanamh níos tarraingti ag díriú ar stair, beáloideas agus timpeallacht nadúrtha an cheantair.

Tabharfaidh Gaillimh aghaidh ar Chorcaigh i gCluiche Ceannais Chamógaíochta na hÉireann 2026.

Ag labhairt faoi gheallta agus rásaí Fhéile Chuigéil.

Ag labhairt faoina ról nua mar Chathoirleach ar Bhord Stiútha na Taibhdheirce agus faoin úrscéal atá foilsithe aige.

Kenmare is a tourist centre at peak capacity at the height of the season but water remains a major problem constraining development in the area. Despite €40 million in the last ten years why does the town still have a water shortage and what is being done to solve it? Jerry spoke to: - Patrick Hanley of the Kenmare Tourism Group - Kerry County Councillor Johnny Healy-Rae - Kerry County Councillor Teddy O'Sullivan-Casey - Lorraine Griffin of KCYS (Kerry Community Youth Service) Kenmare - Dermot Healy, principal of Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine - Senator Mark Daly, Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann Funded by the News Reporting Scheme.

Fianna Fáil Senator Mark Daly, Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann, and Conor McGuinnessSinn Féin TD

Four heavily trafficked stretches of road in Clare could soon see their speed limits reduced from 100km/h to 80km/h under new plans. The N68 Ennis to Kilrush Road at Darragh, the R445 from the Radisson Hotel from the Limerick Border , the R352 from Ennis to Caherlohan and R458 from Ennis to Ballyline have all been included in Phase 2 of the National Speed Limit Review. Clare County Council is accepting public submissions on the proposals until August 31st. Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal District, Councillor Michael Shannon says the reduction at Darragh would be a welcome start.

The Minister for Rural and Community Development was in Clare on Friday.    Fianna Fáil Minister Dara Calleary came to the county to see first-hand some of the projects supported by the Community Recognition Fund.    In last year's allocation, Bunratty Search and Rescue Service received €86,000 to fund the acquisition of a new lifeboat and the refurbishment of another.    The Minister also made stops in Lahinch and Corofin during his trip.    Clare FM's Seán Lyons was in Bunratty where Cathaoirleach of the Shannon Municipal District, Clonlara Independent Councillor Michael Begley, spoke of the impact the funding has had.  Photo (c) Clare FM

Growing up with undiagnosed dyslexia can prove challenging for many people, as they don't understand why things come easier to others.Andrea's guest did not let his dyslexia stop him, as he has accepted the chain of office as Cathaoirleach of Longford Municipal District last month…Longford MD Cathaoirleach, Kevin Hussey, joins to share his experience.

Tá bunú Loch an Iúir ag iarraidh ar Bhonneagar Iompar Eireann TII, bearta a chur i bhfeidhm leis an luas a mhoilliú ar bhealach an N56 fríd an bhaile.

Treasa spoke to Cathaoirleach of Killarney Municipal District, Cllr John O’Donoghue, about the Government’s request to retailers not to sell disposable barbecues. It’s believed such an item was the cause of the wildfire in Killarney National Park. She also spoke to Christopher O’Sullivan who’s Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Diversity.

Tá ócáid beartaithe ag CLG Naomh Muire, Íochtar na Rosann le hairgead a bhailiú don chumann agus beidh seoladh acu don ócáid tráthnóna amárach nuair a bheas eolas a thabhairt faoi “Na Méilte ag dul go Hollywood!”.

Beidh sé ag déanamh cur síos ar Fhleadh Cheoil na Mumhan i bPort Láirge.

Gardaí are investigating the circumstances of the death of Jamey Carney who was found dead in her home near Killarney’s Ross Road yesterday afternoon. Jamey, who was in her 40s, was originally from Westchester, New York. The mother-of-one had lived in Killarney since 2021 and was well-liked and active in the community. Jerry spoke to the Cathaoirleach of Killarney Municipal District Cllr John O’Donoghue and to Cllr Martin Grady. Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

The Cathaoirleach of the Killaloe Municipal District is hitting out at the Government for attempting to "influence" the planning decision on a controversial water extraction project. An Coimisiún Pleanála has confirmed it's delaying making a decision on Uisce Éireann's proposed Water Supply Project for the Eastern and Midlands Region for a year. The commission says it's not "possible to determine the case within the statutory objective period due to the need for further consideration of the case". Killaloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Tony O'Brien claims it was "wrong" of the Taoiseach and others in Government to make statements pushing for the approval of the plans.

Meadhbh Ní Ghaora, Cathaoirleach Coiste Mhuintir na hÁite Carna ag labhairt théis cruinniú cinn bhliana a bhí ar siúl Dé hAoine.

There were two changes of the guard at Áras Contae an Chláir on Friday.    Corofin Fianna Fáil Councillor Joe Killeen was named the county's new mayor at the annual general meeting of Clare County Council.    First elected in 2019, the former INTO president is the second member of his family to wear the chain of office, with his cousin, former Defence Minister Tony Killeen, serving in the role from 1989 to 1991.    Separately, Kilmurry Ibrickane Fianna Fáil Councillor Michael Shannon was elected Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal District.    Clare FM's Seán Lyons was at council HQ where he first spoke to the new county mayor, Joe Killeen, about his vision for the role. Photo (c) Clare County Council

The new Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal District insists employment opportunities must be created in the region to allow it to reach its full potential. Fianna Fáil Councillor Michael Shannon will wear the west of the county's chain of office until next June after being elected this week. He assumes the role just two years ago first securing a seat on Clare County Council at the 2024 Local Election. The Kilmurry Ibrickane man says it's up to all of the area's elected representatives to lobby for inward investment.

Tá foireann deartha a earcú ag Cumann Luthchleas Gael Ghaoth Dobhair chun tabhairt faoi fhorbairtí ar chostas measta de thart ar €300,000 ag áiseanna an Chumainn i Machaire Gathlán agus ag caint ar dhuine de laochra móra CLG Ghaoth Dobhair le blianta fada, Dónal Ó Breisleáin a fuair bás le gairid.

Beidh Féile Ealaíne agus Chultútha na Seanbheairice ar siúl an deireadh seachtaine seo.

Ennis has its first Sinn Féin mayor in over a century following the election of Clarecastle Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle at the annual general meeting of Ennis Municipal District this week.    The Cork native ascended to the position after being nominated by fellow magpie, Fine Gael Councillor Paul Murphy.    The outgoing Cathaoirleach of Ennis MD, Fine Gael Councillor Mary Howard, will serve as leas-cathaoirleach for the coming 12 months - she was nominated for the position by Fianna Fáil Councillor Antoinette Baker-Bashua.    A postal worker with a background as a trade unionist, Councillor Guilfoyle has been on Clare County Council since the June 2024 Local Elections.    Clare FM's Seán Lyons was at the meeting and spoke to the new mayor about what the role means to him. Photo (c) Seán Lyons

The incoming Cathaoirleach of the Killaloe Municipal District  has pledged to continue the "harmony" in East Clare local politics while standing against plans that could harm the region.    Fine Gael Councillor Pat Burke has handed the chain of office to Fianna Fáil Councillor Tony O'Brien who'll take his fourth turn in the Cathaoirleach's chair since first being elected in 2004.    The Killaloe native, who previously served as a National Bus and Rail Union official, was also Mayor of Clare from 2022 to 2023.    The changing of the guard took place at the annual general meeting of Killaloe MD in the Killaloe/Ballina Community and Family Resource Centre.    Clare FM's Seán Lyons went along and spoke to the new Cathaoirleach who expressed that it was the perfect setting for the occasion.  Meanwhile, in the Shannon Municipal District, Clonlara Independent Councillor Michael Begley has been appointed Cathaoirleach for the second time in three years.     He succeeds Cllr John Crowe in the role and will be supported by Leas Cathaoirleach Cllr David Griffin.     Cllr Begley has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan about the areas where he wants to see improvements. Photo (c) kasto via Canva

The Mayor of Ennis says she's looking forward to a brighter future for housing in the town. It's after An Coimisúin Pleanála ruled in favour of Glenveagh Homes Plans to build a 300-unit estate near Drumbiggle. While sites at Ashline and at Claureen have also been confirmed for an investment of between €10m and €20m under the Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund that will unlock lands for the construction of up to 1,300 new units. Cathaoirleach of the Ennis Municipal District Cllr Mary Howard says it's vital works are carried out in a timely fashion.

Former Clare TD and long-serving Councillor James Breen has passed away, aged 81.   The Kilnamona native retired from politics 7 years ago following 34 years in politics.    First elected to Clare County Council in 1985, James Breen left the Fianna Fáil party and ran as an Independent candidate in the 2002 General Election, in which he topped the poll.   After he lost his Dáil seat in 2007, he was re-elected to the Council in 2009, and in 2015, he became the first person from Kilnamona to be elected as Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council. He stepped down from politics in May 2019.   James Breen is survived by his wife Eileen, sons and daughter.  To reflect on his life, career and legacy, Alan Morrissey was joined by Pat Daly, Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor, and Pat Hayes, Maghera Fianna Fáil Councillor. Photo (c) Pat Flynn

Dublin City Council has suggested limiting access to the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) to people with are registered with a domestic waste collection company contract as a means of dealing with “opportunistic” bin scavenging.The Council also suggest that with the DRS, there had been “no significant difference” in total street sweepings collected in the city.Janet Horner is a Councilor for Dublin North Inner City and Cathaoirleach for The Green Party. She joined Shane and Ciara to discuss the current issues the Deposit Return Scheme is bringing to the city.

Gardaí are continuing to search for the driver who fled the scene of a fatal crash which took place last Monday night, June 8th between Newcastle West and Abbeyfeale to come forward. The man who died in the crash was 33-year-old Axel Liebsch Morales who was armed and wearing a balaclava. Gardaí believe he was a hired contract killer. Jerry spoke to local councillor Michael Collins who’s Cathaoirleach of the Newcastle West Municipal District.

Last Saturday evening, at the Loreto Convent estate in Killarney, six people were injured following a fire pit explosion. Among those injured is a five-year-old boy who was brought to Crumlin hospital. Jerry spoke to Cathaoirleach of Killarney Municipal District, Cllr Martin Grady. Cllr Grady is also a firefighter.

Torthaí ó Fhéile na mBád i Rosmuc.

Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Michael Foley was at a birthday party in King Charles’s honour in Dublin yesterday. The Fine Gael councillor who lives in Ballylongford, North Kerry has strong views on the controversy over Aughinish Alumina’s Russian links. The factory is one of the biggest employers in the West Limerick/North Kerry area.

Seolfar plean straitéiseach cúig bliana don ghníomhaireacht tithíochta FRÉAMHA i Leitir Ceanainn inniu

Thug innealtóir ó Chomhairle Condae na Gaillimhe le fios tráthnóna inné go bhfuil cuid mhaith de struchtúr an droichid ar Bhóthar na Scrathóg tugtha uaidh agus go bhfuil sé róchontúirteach do dhaoine a bheith ag taisteal air. Tá saineolaí i gcúrsaí droichid le measúnú a dhéanamh ar an áit inniu.

Pléifidh an Comhchoiste Oireachtais an tionchar a bhíonn ag Orduithe Ceannaigh Éigeantaigh do thograí na bealaí glasa, iarnróid agus bóithre nua, ar fheirmeoirí agus ar phobail tuaithe.

Fógraíodh go bhfuil Iar-Uachtarán Ollscoil na Gaillimhe, an tOllamh Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh, ceapaithe mar Chathaoirleach ar Chomhairle na hInstitúide um Thaighde Eacnamaíochta & Sóisialta, an ESRI.

Déanfar cigireacht ar chapaillíní portaigh Chiarraí ag ócáid i nGleann Beithe amárach.

Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr Paul Murphy, is to lead a 160km charity cycle in aid of mental health services in Co Clare on Saturday, June 6. The ‘Mind over Miles' charity cycle, which will benefit the Samaritans (Clare Branch), will begin at Loop Head at 8am, with the riders making their way through County Clare. To tell us more, Paul joined Alan Morrissey. Photo (c) Pat Flynn

Campervans are reportedly putting a dent in the amount of revenue being collected through parking charges in Lahinch. Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal District, Lahinch Fine Gael Councillor Bill Slattery, is calling for designated parking for campers in the north Clare town. Clare County Council took in €281,514 in parking charges and fines in Lahinch last year. Councillor Slattery has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons he believes this figure would be higher if campervan drivers weren't vying with regular motorists for spaces.

Majella Uí Ghallachobhair, Cathaoirleach Chomhlacht Forbartha Áitiúil Acla. Maoiniú de €92, 265 bronnta ar an gcomhlacht.

Meta, TikTok, Snap, Google and Microsoft are all before the Oireachtas Committee on Children and Equality this morning to discuss the safety and wellbeing of children online. It follows weeks of meetings, including hearing from young people directly and Cathaoirleach of the Committee, Fine Gael's Keira Keogh is with me in studio

The scourge of dog fouling in public places and the responsibility of dog owners to clean up after their pets is the focus of a new enforcement effort and social media campaign from Kerry County Council during the month of May. Treasa spoke to Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Michael Foley.

Páid Ó Neachtain, Cathaoirleach CLG An Spidéal ag labhairt faoi na babhtaí áitiúil de Chomórtas Peile na Gaeltachta.

Bronnadh gradam óir ar Chumann Ceoil Thraidisiúnta Choláiste na Tríonóide ag Gradaim Tríú Leibhéal na Gaeilge i dTeach an Ardmhéara i mBaile Átha Cliath le gairid.

Bhí cruinniú ag Coiste Mhuintir na hÁite Carna oíche Dé hAoine.

Cathaoirleach, Comhaontas Turasóireachta Chorca Dhuibhne – bhí an cruinniú bliaintiúil acu i nDiseart an Daingin ar an Máirt.

Donal Ó Grádaigh Cathaoirleach Comharchumann Ráth Chain ag labhairt faoi ócáid ceoil abhéas ag tarlú ansin ag an deireadh seachtaine.

Jerry spoke to Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council Michael Foley of Fine Gael. Yesterday the High Court dismissed a legal challenge against plans for the 600-megawatt power plant on the Tarbert Ballylongford landbank. Shannon LNG Ltd had been granted permission for the facility by An Coimisiún Pleanála last year. Friends of the Irish Environment took a judicial review against that decision.

Tá CLG Charna Caiseal ag réiteach do Chomórtas Náisiúnta Peile na Gaeltachta 2028.

Plé ar an gcinneadh atá déanta ag Comhairle Contae na Gaillimhe mar nach bhfuil siad sásta tithe saoire Eanach Mheáin a cheannacht.

Tá súil aici go gcuirfear tús le próiseas go luath le go mbeidh Baile Dhún na nGall aitheanta mar Bhaile Seirbhíse Gaeltachta.