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An Post says it's confident of retaining its services in a prominent East Clare town. The National Postal Service is in the process of recruiting a new operator for Killaloe, with the current Postmistress understood to be retiring in May. An Post is accepting applications for the vacancy until Wednesday and, has told Clare FM that it's expecting a healthy level of interest in the contract. Killaloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Tony O'Brien is hopeful of a positive outcome.

A Clare Hotelier says the Government must take steps to reduce operating costs to ensure the industry can remain viable. The Irish Hotel's Federation is holding its 88th annual conference in Kilarney today, where members across the country are meeting to dicuss challenges facing the sector. A recent IHF survey shows that while room occupancy improved last year, 92% of hoteliers are concerned about the outlook for the global economy. Chair of the Shannon IHF Branch and Co-Owner of the Temple Gate and Shannon Springs Hotels Dermot Kelly has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that policies need to be introduced to reduce costs.

A Clare Hotelier says the Government must take steps to reduce operating costs to ensure the industry can remain viable. The Irish Hotel's Federation is holding its 88th annual conference in Kilarney today, where members across the country are meeting to discuss challenges facing the sector. A recent IHF survey shows that while room occupancy improved last year, 92% of hoteliers are concerned about the outlook for the global economy. Chair of the Shannon IHF Branch and Co-Owner of the Temple Gate and Shannon Springs Hotels Dermot Kelly has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that policies need to be introduced to reduce costs.

Clare FM's Derrick Lynch, Tommy Guilfoyle and Derek Dormer all joined Alan Morrissey on Monday's Mornings Focus to look back on a busy weekend of sports. Games Reviewed: National Hurling League Division 1B, Round 4: Kildare 3-14 Clare 0-27 (Saturday, St. Conleth's Park Newbridge) National Football League: Clare 0-24 Laois 2-15 (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg) Centra Camogie League Division 1B: Clare 0-16 Wexford 0-7 (Saturday, Clareabbey) LGFA National Football League Division 3: Clare 4-7 Laois 2-11 (Sunday, Clarecastle Astro)

It's hoped Clare's camogie side will stake an early claim for promotion from Division 1B this weekend. Eugene Foudy's side welcome fellow promotion hopefuls Wexford to Clareabbey on Saturday afternoon following a battling draw against Dublin in their opening round game. The visitors recorded an emphatic 2-14 to 0-8 win over Offaly last week and will be bolstered by the return of key player Anais Curran this weekend. The Banner came out on top of two close encounters when the sides met last year and Clare FM analyst Anne Marie McGann expects there to be nothing between the teams again.

Poetic Keys An Ode to County Clare - The Prelude [Wordsworth] by Clare FM

Coming up on the show we will look ahead to what is a very busy weekend of action with Clare's four flagship sides out in National League action, we will hear about how Kilmaley GAA club are looking for the Toughest Tribe, and Alan Troy will be along with Greyhound Focus too

Clare FM's Derrick Lynch was back to chat with Alan Morrissey on Friday's Morning Focus to look ahead to some sporting games that will be happening over the weekend. Games Previewed: National Hurling League Division 1B, Round 4: Kildare v Clare (Saturday, St. Conleth's Park Newbridge, 6.30pm) National Football League: Clare v Laois (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, 2pm) Centra Camogie League Division 1B: Clare v Wexford (Saturday, Clareabbey, 2pm) LGFA National Football League Division 3: Clare v Laois (Sunday, Clarecastle Astro, 1pm)

One of the world's biggest bands has surprised fans with a powerful and politically charged new release. U2 have dropped a six-track EP titled Days of Ash, described as an immediate response to current global events and released ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The EP tackles themes of war, democracy, protest and human rights, and even features collaborations with Ed Sheeran and Ukrainian artist Taras Topolia. To unpack the music, the message, and what it tells us about where U2 are creatively right now, Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM's Brian Flynn.

The Chinese Ambassador to Ireland has confirmed he'll be exploring investment opportunities at the Roche site in Clarecastle. Zhao Xiyaun (Jow Shee-wen) visited Clare for the first time yesterday where he took in the former pharmaceutical plant, Clarecastle GAA Club, Áras Chontae An Chláir and the Cliffs of Moher on his trip. Clare FM's Daragh Dolan was in attendance for the visit at Clarecastle GAA Club where he spoke to Shannon resident and member of the Chinese Association of Ireland Sang Man and Mayor of Clare Paul Murphy, but first asked his excellency Ambassador Zhao about the purpose of his visit.

A former Clare hurling captain is warning that Clare must ensure their attitude is right against Kildare in the National Hurling League this weekend. Clare make the trip to St Conleth's Park in Newbridge to face last year's Joe McDonagh Cup winners on Saturday evening. Brian Lohan's men sit top of the Division 1B staNdings with a 100% record in the league to this point. Clare FM analyst Tommy Guilfoyle says they will have to be at their best to keep that record intact.

Waterways Ireland has come under fire from local representatives at Clare's Tourism Strategic Policy Committee this week. Waterways Ireland is responsible for the restoration, develop and promotion of 1,100km worth of inland waters nationwide. However, it's been accused of dereliction of its duty in the south-east of the county for allegedly failing to consult with locals on plans for the Shannon Greenway and for failing to maintain Shannon Banks. Clare FM's Daragh Dolan attended the Tourism Strategic Policy Committee yesterday and spoke to Shannon Banks Sinn Féin Cllr James Ryan and firstly Parteen farmer and former Clare IFA Chair Tom Lane who says farmers are severely frustrated over the Greenway proposals. Image (c) Waterways Ireland via Public Service Data Catalogue

Earlier this week, we spoke to Ennis resident Ann Marie Broomhead about the ongoing damp and mould issues affecting her home in Clancy Park — a situation she says has been impacting her family's health and wellbeing for the past two years. Today, we're turning our focus to solutions. Alan Morrissey was joined in studio by Leonard Shanahan of Shanahan Paints. Leonard recently shared a video online offering practical advice, which has been viewed more than 100,000 times. Image (c) Clare FM

Poetic Keys An Ode to County Clare - Cul An Ti [O Riordain] by Clare FM

It's hoped Clare will carry huge momentum into Round 4 of the National Football League, bouyed by their first win of the league series. The Banner will be looking to secure back to back wins in Division 3 when they welcome Laois to Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg on Sunday. Paul Madden's side come into the game off the back of a strong finish to their game against Fermanagh which saw them pick up their first points of the campaign. Clare FM analyst Joe Garry says the manner of the result will provide a great lift to the squad.

The Chairperson of the Clare branch of the Irish Farmers Association claims there's a "complete disconnect" between his sector and the Government on the controversy around the head of Bord Bia. The organisation is continuing its rolling protest outside the agency's headquarters in Dublin today as they seek the resignation of Larry Murrin over his firm's use of Brazilian beef in its produce. A Sinn Féin motion calling for Murrin to step down was defeated by 89 votes to 61 last week. Chairperson of the Clare branch of the IFA Stephen Walsh, who's participating in today's demonstration in Dublin, has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons, they're "here to stay".

Poetic Keys An Ode to County Clare - The Betrayal [Micheal D] by Clare FM

Poetic Keys An Ode to County Clare - Take Car [Micheal D] by Clare FM

Poetic Keys An Ode to County Clare - All Souls [Wells] by Clare FM

A heart-warming new community initiative is bringing style, dignity, and independence directly to nursing home residents across the region. “Rocking the Rails” is a travelling retail experience designed to ensure elderly individuals can continue choosing their own clothing and personal items — empowering them to maintain independence, identity, and confidence. The initiative is led by Maggie Cronin, proud owner of The Family Store in Kilrush. A family-run department store established over 30 years ago. Alan Morrissey spoke to Maggie about "Rocking the Rails" and her family store on Clare FM's Morning Focus. Image (c) The Family Store Limited via Facebook

Education supports for children with additional needs have been thrust back into the spotlight after Education Minister Hildegarde Naughton announced a pause to the review of Special Needs Assistant allocations. The decision follows widespread concern from parents, schools and unions after a number of schools were informed they could lose SNA posts from next September, despite Government assurances that there are no overall cuts and that SNA numbers will rise to 25,000 by 2026. The review, carried out by the National Council for Special Education, had prompted protests and calls for greater clarity around how allocations are decided. So, what does this pause really mean for families, for SNAs working on the ground, and most importantly, for the children who rely on that vital support every day? Alan Morrissey spoke with Whitegate mother Anne Malone and SNA and Tubber native Liz O'Donoghue on Clare FM's Morning Focus Photo (c) JasonDoiy from Getty Images Signature via Canva.com

From the hills of Clare to the heart of a war zone, one local man has just returned from three weeks on the front line in Ukraine. Adventurer and charity advocate Declan McEvoy has been volunteering with Hell's Kitchen, a volunteer-led operation based in the eastern city of Kharkiv, just 20 kilometres from the fighting. Declan McEvoy joined Sally-Ann Barrett live in studio to discuss his recent journey to the front lines. Image (c) Clare FM

Concerns have been raised in East Clare following a series of alleged burglaries and thefts in the Tulla area. Posts shared on the East Clare Community Alert Facebook page in recent days include video footage of a group reportedly targeting homes and cars locally. The incidents follow a string of break-ins across the county last week, which prompted separate Garda investigations. Sally-Ann Barrett spoke with Matthew Moroney of East Clare Community Alert on Clare Fm's morning focus. Picture (c) BrianAJackson from Getty Images via Canva.com

According to new figures from An Garda Síochána, Garda numbers in Clare are at their highest level in two years. 2025 saw a net increase of 10 gardaí in the county, bringing the total to 298 members stationed across Clare last December — an increase of 3.5% rise on the previous year. But while overall numbers are up, the picture varies locally. Ennis has seen a slight drop, with numbers falling from 114 to 110. In contrast, Shannon recorded a significant boost, rising from 58 to 71 members, and Crusheen also saw an increase. Meanwhile, Kilrush experienced a small decline. Nationally, 56 new officers joined the Roads Policing Unit last year — but just one of those has been assigned to Clare. The Chair of Clare's Local Community Safety Partnership Pj Ryan joined Sally-Ann Barrett in studio to discuss these new figures. Image (c) Clare Fm

For the past two years, Anne-Marie Broomhead and her family say they have been living with persistent damp and mould in their council home, conditions she believes are not only damaging the property but are also seriously affecting their health and wellbeing. Anne-Marie, who suffers from asthma, says the situation has taken a toll, and despite repeated complaints she claims the situation remains unresolved. Anne-Marie joined Sally-Ann Barrett in studio on Clare Fm's Morning Focus to discuss these ongoing issues. Images (c) Anne-Marie Broomhead

The Corofin Traditional Festival is marking a very special milestone this year ,25 years since the very first festival back in 2001. This year's event has a strong and unique theme, celebrating the second generation of Irish musicians. Those born in the UK to Irish emigrants, who returned home and have had a huge influence on traditional music here. Sally-Ann Barrett was joined in studio by Padraic O'Reilly on Clare FM's Morning Focus to tell us more about what's planned across the weekend. Image (c) Clare FM

After 18 years of waiting, there's finally a major breakthrough for Kilmihil. A planning notice has confirmed that Uisce Éireann is progressing plans for a new wastewater treatment plant in the West Clare village. It follows years of delays and uncertainty around the long-promised upgrade — a project first earmarked under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, with completion initially suggested for 2025, but later pushed back to the end of the decade. The issue has sparked political debate and local frustration, particularly after an EPA report identified Kilmihil as a priority area for upgrades. Now, however, there's cautious optimism. Retired businessman and Kilmihil resident Gerry Johnston has welcomed the development as a turning point for the village's future, while Rita McInerney, who has long campaigned on the issue, says the announcement is the result of sustained local pressure and persistence. Both joined Sally-Ann Barrett in studio to discuss what this latest step means for Kilmihil — and whether it finally puts the village on a firmer footing for growth and future generations. Image (c) Clare FM

A Clare TD has slammed comments by the Health Minister praising a marginal reduction in trolley numbers over the St Brigid's weekend According to the HSE's Trolleygar report, there were 25% fewer patients waiting on trolleys at 8am after the Bank Holiday weekend, compared to same period last year. However, figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation show University Hospital Limerick was actually more overcrowded this year, with 118 patients without a bed, even with the opening of the new 96 bed block. Shannon Sinn Féin Deputy Donna McGettigan has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan the Government should focus on action not back patting.

Clare FM's Derek Dormer and Syl O'Connor joined Sally-Ann Barrett for Monday's Morning Focus to give their thoughts on what was a very busy weekend of sporting fixtures. Games Reviewed: National Football League Division 3, Round 3: Fermanagh v Clare (Sunday, Brewster Park Fermanagh) Centra Camogie League Division 1B – Round 1: Dublin v Clare (Saturday, National Games Development Centre, Abbotstown, Pitch 1)

Clare FM's Derrick Lynch sat down with Alan Morrissey on Friday's Morning Focus to look ahead to a weekend of sporting fixture taking place. Games Previewed: National Football League Division 3, Round 3: Fermanagh v Clare (Sunday, Brewster Park Fermanagh, 1pm) Centra Camogie League Division 1B – Round 1: Dublin v Clare (Saturday, National Games Development Centre, Abbotstown, Pitch 1, 2pm)

Just 13% of Clare's social housing stock has been audited in the last four years. There are currently 3,151 social housing units in this county, and just 436 have been assessed, to ensure they comply with building standards. In 2021, the Government had promised to complete inspections of all social homes nationwide within a five year timeframe. According to the latest council figures, meanwhile, Clare's social housing list increased by 24 households in January of this year alone. Clare Sinn Féin TD Donna McGettigan has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that the rate of progress is unacceptable.

Poetic Keys An Ode to County Clare - The Day I Settled in Ennistymon [Wells] by Clare FM

Coming up on the show, we will look ahead to Clare's crucial National Football League trip to Brewster Park in Enniskillen on Sunday, hear from the Clare camogie camp ahead of their National League opener against Dublin, we will preview this evenings Fitzgibbon Cup final and a few other bits too

Poetic Keys An Ode to County Clare - We Believe in Hurling [Durcan] by Clare FM

Poetic Keys An Ode to County Clare - The Piper [O Suilleabhain] by Clare FM

Clare County Council will assist elected representatives in submitting an objection to An Coimisúin Pleanála over Uisce Éireann's plans to build a 170km pipeline from the Parteen Basin to Dublin City. The project which will cost at least €4.5bn euro has sparked concerns for tourism in East Clare given the potential impact it would have on water tourism at Lough Derg. Uisce Éireann claims the project will take just 2% of the flow from the Parteen Basin, but councillors have vociferously called for this plan to be scrapped, with some stating the biggest problem in Dublin is leakage. Cllrs Tony O'Brien and Cathaoirleach of the Killaloe MD Pat Burke spoke to Clare FM's Daragh Dolan. Image (c) Uisce Eireann

Clare LGFA Manager Graham Shine After Down Loss by Clare FM

It's claimed Clare's honey trade is under threat by the prevalence of invasive species. It follows an appeal from the Irish Beekeepers Association for the Government to implement a dedicated All-Ireland Bee inspection service, which would also protect pollinators from disease and parasites. Calls for a protection strategy have grown following the detection of multiple Asian Hornet nests in Cork last summer. Clare Heritage and Biodiversity Forum Member Councillor Clare-Colleran Molloy raised the issue and this weeks meeting of Clare County Council where she spoke to Clare FM's Daragh Dolan. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Ken O'Malley, Bee keeping hobbyist. Image (c) Irish Beekeepers Association

Poetic Keys An Ode to County Clare - The Skylark [O Suilleabhain] by Clare FM

Poetic Keys An Ode to County Clare - Holy Island [O Suilleabhain] by Clare FM

Clare FM's Derrick Lynch and Tommy Guilfoyle discussed some of the major sporting fixture that took place over the weekend on Monday's Morning Focus presented by Alan Morrissey. Games Reviewed: Allianz Hurling League Division 1 B, Round 3: Clare 3-35 Down 0-15 (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chíosóg) Munster Junior Cup Quarter-Finals: Hibernians 1-1 Newmarket Celtic (Sunday, Waterford) ·(Newmarket win 3-2 on penalties) Ennis Carpets Clare Cup Second Round: Avenue United A 5-1 Avenue United B (Sunday, Roslevan) Bridge United and Tulla United also advanced to the next round. Women's Rugby – AIL Division 1: Cooke RFC 27-31 Ennis RFC (Saturday, Shaw's Bridge, Belfast)

An organisation set up to monitor the US military's use of Shannon Airport says it's "appalled" by reports of flights carrying Palestinian natives being deported from the US passing through the Clare base.A joint investigation by The Guardian newspaper and +972 Magazine has found that two flights carrying eight Palestinian men detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement stopped at Shannon en route to Tel Aviv from Arizona .According to the reports, a private plane owned by an Israeli-American property tycoon was used for the flights where the men had their "wrists and ankles shackled".Shannonwatch founder Edward Horgan has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons the Irish Government must take steps to ensure it doesn't happen again.

Clare's John Conlon After Down National League Win by Clare FM

Poetic Keys An Ode to County Clare - Burren Unbroken [O Suilleabhain] by Clare FM

Coming up on the show, we look ahead to Clare's National Hurling League tie with Down, discuss where Clare soccer lies in terms of club facilities and the impact its having, hear about the Clare Camogie All Star Awards and Greyhound Focus too

Clare FM's Derrick Lynch sat down with our very own Alan Morrissey on Friday's Morning Focus to look ahead to some interesting games that will be happening over the weekend. Games Previewed: Allianz Hurling League Division 1 B, Round 3: Clare v Down (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chíosóg, 1:30pm) Munster Junior Cup Semi-Finals: Hibernians v Newmarket Celtic (Sunday, Waterford, 2pm) Ennis Carpets Clare Cup Second Round: Avenue United A v Avenue United B (Sunday, Roslevan, 10:30am) Bunratty Cratloe v Bridge United (Sunday, Woulfe Park, Bunratty, 10:30am) Women's Rugby – AIL Division 1: Cooke RFC v Ennis RFC (Saturday, Shaw's Bridge, Belfast, 2pm)

Poetic Keys An Ode to County Clare - The Seven Streams [Whyte] by Clare FM

Three Clare businesses are expected to close imminently due to ongoing liquidations. Eurogiant which employs 640 people nationwide and has stores in Ennis and Shannon, became the latest entity to enter the administrative process this week. Claire's which has been present in the Dunnes Stores Shopping Centre since 2003 is now understood to be in the midst of a phased closing process. Ennis Chamber CEO Margaret O'Brien has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that while it's a sad day for the businesses and their families, she's confident the town will bounce back.

Poetic Keys An Ode to County Clare - Colemans Bed [Whyte] by Clare FM

Driving test waiting times have remained stagnant in Clare over the past four months. Budding motorists in this county can currently get a test within 11 weeks in Kilrush, 10 weeks in Ennis and 9 weeks in Shannon. It means two of Clare's three centres are now meeting the Road Safety Authority's service level agreement time of ten weeks. Chris Curran from the The Chris Curran Coaching Driving School in Ennis has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan it's crucial this progress is maintained.