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-  Pat O'Brien, David Fleming, and Host Jim Collins discuss what's in the papers and online concerning matters in Co Clare. We encourage you to support your local media, the Clare Champion, Clare Echo, and online the Clare Herald.  To send a message or comment  to the studio - Message or what's app  on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

Experts gathered this week in Ennistymon, Co Clare for the Hometree Changing Landscapes conference, exploring new ideas about nature conservation, including Junior Minister Healy-Rae's proposal to plant trees on bogs.

ESB is once again running guided tours at Ardnacrusha Power Station in Co Clare this summer, offering the public a rare opportunity to explore one of Ireland's most significant engineering landmarks - free of charge. School group tours will take place from 22 May to 30 June with public tours beginning July 1 through to 5 September 2025 (weekdays only). Each tour provides a fun, engaging and informative experience, tracing the story of electricity in Ireland from the station's origins in the 1920s to ESB's modern-day commitment to renewable energy and reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2040. Brendan Shine, Plant Manager at Ardnacrusha, said: "All the staff working here at Ardnacrusha are delighted to once again open the gates of the station to school groups and the public so they can get an insight into the workings of our great station, and the contribution it has made to the country's economic and social history. Our guides will ensure this is a memorable experience for all and we encourage anyone interested to book early." Visitors on the 90-minute guided tour will learn how Ardnacrusha revolutionised life in Ireland and continues to play a vital role in ESB's sustainability strategy. Participants will also gain insight into some of the cutting-edge renewable energy technologies being adopted by the organisation. Ardnacrusha Tour Details: School Group Tours: 22 May - 30 June 2025 Public Tours: 1 July - 5 September 2025 Days: Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays) Duration: Approx. 90 minutes Group Size: Up to 30 people Bookings are essential and can be made at www.esb.ie/ardnacrushatours, where visitors can also find accessibility information and check available dates. Commissioned in 1929, Ardnacrusha was the centrepiece of the Shannon hydro-electric scheme - a visionary project that symbolised Irish independence and industrial ambition. Constructed by 5,000 workers over four years, the scheme cost over IR£5 million, the equivalent of 20% of Ireland's GDP at the time. With an initial capacity of 86 megawatts, it was enough to power the entire country. Today, Ardnacrusha remains operational, contributing around 2% of Ireland's total electricity supply. Visitor Feedback: "I'm a mom of three kids - 14, 11, and 6 - and we all found the tour incredibly interesting. We were actually disappointed when it ended - we wanted it to go on longer! The guides were very knowledgeable and answered every question with ease." "A great tour. Very informative, guides are very knowledgeable on all aspects of the tour. Witty, funny, and interactive. There was a wide diverse age group on our tour and all was catered for. It starts on time, don't feel rushed throughout the tour. Highly recommend this experience." More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

This week, Gary Abbott speaks with Cathal Nolan a young graduate of MTU Kerry now working alongside his uncle Shane who runs a tillage farming and agricultural contracting enterprise near the Burren in Co Clare alongside specialising in the repair of John Deere tractor transmissions. We hear in depth about Cathal's journey through college and the experience he gained along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John S Kelly,  Pat O'Brien, David Fleming, Tom Hanley and Host Jim Collins discuss what's in the papers and online concerning matters in Co Clare. We encourage you to support your local media, the Clare Champion, Clare Echo, and online the Clare Herald.  To send a message or comment  to the studio - Message or what's app  on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

On Atlantic Tales this Sunday, Pat Flynn meets photographer, artist and author James A. Truett. The former Associated Press journalist survived a shooting only because his camera stopped the bullet. A raging wildfire destroyed his mountain home and his early photographic collection. Born in Alaska, as a sailor, private pilot and adventurer, he travelled extensively throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, Central America, Ireland and Scotland. James lives near Kildysart in Co Clare.

John S Kelly,  Pat O'Brien, David Fleming, Tom Hanley and Host Jim Collins discuss what's in the papers and online concerning matters in Co Clare. We encourage you to support your local media, the Clare Champion, Clare Echo, and online the Clare Herald.  To send a message or comment  to the studio - Message or what's app  on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

-John S Kelly,  Pat O'Brien, Tom Hanley and Host Jim Collins discuss what's in the papers and online concerning matters in Co Clare. We encourage you to support your local media, the Clare Champion, Clare Echo, and online the Clare Herald.  To send a message or comment  to the studio - Message or what's app  on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

While Eastertime may prompt a once-in-a-year focus on Easter eggs and the Easter bunny, for Co. Clare teenager, Emma Finucane, aged 18, bunnies are her year-round concern. Since setting up her fledgling business, Just Pets Ireland, last year, she has been slowly but surely increasing her sales of rabbit essentials' subscription boxes, even though she in the throes of preparing for her Leaving Cert. Having grown up on a small farm in Co. Clare, Emma has always found ways to turn a pound from small farm projects. She has reared calves and lambs but turned her attention to breeding and selling pedigree lop-eared rabbits in April 2023, which led to people from all over Ireland travelling to Clare to buy her mild-mannered pet rabbits. "Lop rabbits have been my most successful venture yet. Rabbits are easy to mind, and I have put a lot of effort into not just getting the right breed, but also rabbits with the right personality," says Emma. Discussions with new and experienced pet rabbit owners, who she found were having issues purchasing rabbit feed and bedding exactly when the rabbits needed it, led to her decision to set up a subscription box service to simplify the care of rabbits. The subscription box contains the essential things a rabbit needs every month - bedding, hay and feed - with a selection of rabbit care products and toys offered as optional extras. Her clients can subscribe for as long as they want, and receive a monthly box delivered directly to their door. She has invested her own money in the venture having saved money from jobs, sales of farm animals and her pet rabbits over the years. She now also sells additional rabbit care products, such as water bottles, beds and toys. While Emma is the sole owner of the venture, she gets a lot of practical help and support from her family. Her twin sister, Roisin, often helps her with both the packaging and deliveries of the boxes. Her father helped her with the set up her company and check out stock. Her mother designed her website, www.justpets.ie, where anyone can buy individual boxes or start a subscription. The boxes are delivered nationwide. The two sisters have helped out in both the family's and neighbours' farms, with house construction and renovation, and have done plumbing, tiling, and more. They both spent time in country fairs helping in a neighbour's stand, and this is where they learned the ins and outs of selling and getting customers. Hard work has been a natural part of growing up on a farm, even a small one. "My parents have always made sure my sister and myself have had a wide variety of experiences. They've always included us in any projects they have or encouraged us to work with others for wider experiences," says Emma. Just Pets Ireland is an Irish company, and Emma has, as much as possible, tried sourcing the items in the box in Ireland. The sawdust and hay are from Wicklow, but she's had to get the feed abroad, following the recommendations of a small animal vet specialised in rabbits. "It took a lot of research to get and source the right products, Brexit of course made everything complicated by limiting the products, but as I always wanted to source as much as possible in Ireland it was also not a huge problem," she adds. Emma now has regular customers and subscribers who receive their monthly box. Most of the business has come through her pet rabbit customers, but also through social media. She's hoping to expand further but is also happy with a slow progress as she needs to focus on her Leaving cert this year. "It does get stressful at times, and I can sometimes feel I don't have enough hours in the day for everything that needs to get done. I need to spend a lot of time on my studies in the coming months, but I'm lucky to have help from both family and neighbours. Emma's love of animals keeps her motivated. She explains: "When you have animals, you cannot choose not to do your jobs. You must feed and care for them, rain, or shine. You must b...

Sponsored by Ruth Griffin Photography Ep 246 -John S Kelly,  Pat O'Brien, Tom Hanley and Host Jim Collins discuss what's in the papers and online concerning matters in Co Clare. We encourage you to support your local media, the Clare Champion, Clare Echo, and online the Clare Herald.  To send a message or comment  to the studio - Message or what's app  on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

David Fleming Pat O'Brien, Tom Hanley and Host Jim Collins discuss what's in the papers and online concerning matters in Co Clare. We encourage you to support your local media, the Clare Champion, Clare Echo, and online the Clare Herald.  To send a message or comment  to the studio - Message or what's app  on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

Gardaí have made a renewed appeal on the 20th anniversary of the murder of art student Emer O'Loughlin in Co Clare.Detectives believe that a man they want to speak to in connection with the killing in Ballybornagh, Tubber, is still alive.But where is John Griffin, and why were so many mistakes made when the charred remains of the young woman were found in a burnt out caravan in 2005?While Griffin, who left his clothes on a cliff edge in a failed attempt to make gardaí believe he had killed himself, will have changed greatly in 20 years, it is likely that he still has his very distinctive tattoo – an Eye of Horus symbol on the front of his neck.Crime and security correspondent Conor Lally traces back the details of the death of this vibrant young woman and why so many mistakes were made in finding her killer.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Aideen Finnegan and John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter O'Connell speaks to people in Kilkee, Co Clare as they enjoy the sunshine and Gerry Murphy, Senior Forecaster with Met Éireann, discusses the unusually warm and sunny weather we're experiencing.

Cathy Halloran, RTÉ Mid-West Correspondent, discusses the renewed appeal for information on the 20th anniversary of the murder of Emer O'Loughlin near Tubber, Co Clare.

John S Kelly, David Fleming Pat O'Brien, Tom Hanley and Host Jim Collins discuss what's in the papers and online concerning matters in Co Clare. We encourage you to support your local media, the Clare Champion, Clare Echo, and online the Clare Herald.  To send a message or comment  to the studio - Message or what's app  on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

An inquest has taken place into the deaths of husband and wife Claire and Joe Collins, whose bodies were discovered at their home in Kilnaboy, Co. Clare, two years ago. An open verdict was returned in the case of Claire Collins; her husband died by suicide. Our Midwest Correspondent Cathy Halloran has more...

Photos from the Ennistymon Horse Fair of a zebra foal and pony have led to calls from an animal rescue charity is calling for action to be taken immediately. The viral images included one of a man drinking in a pub in Co Clare holding onto a zebra foal and pony, while another showed him walking through the town with the zebra on a strap. A number of animal welfare and rescue organisations have expressed their displeasure over the incident. The Clare-based animal welfare sanctuary, An Cat Dubh has written to the Gardaí over the matter. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Dr Rhona Lucas, An Cat Dubh Sanctuary.

Sponsored by Ruth Griffin Photography Ep 243 -John S Kelly, David Fleming Pat O'Brien, and Host Jim Collins discuss what's in the papers and online concerning matters in Co Clare. We encourage you to support your local media, the Clare Champion, Clare Echo, and online the Clare Herald.  To send a message or comment  to the studio - Message or what's app  on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

John S Kelly, David Fleming Pat O'Brien, and Tom Hanley discuss what's in the papers and online concerning matters in Co Clare. We encourage you to support your local media, the Clare Champion, Clare Echo, and online the Clare Herald.  To send a message or comment  to the studio - Message or what's app  on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

On this week's Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn visits the Glucksman Library at the University of Limerick, home to a large amount of historic material related to Co Clare. It houses The West Clare Brigade Papers and the extensive Shannon Development Archive donated to UL in 2014.

Host Jim Collins, Pat O'Brien, David Fleming and Tom Hanley discuss what's in the papers and online concerning matters in Co Clare. We encourage you to support your local media, the Clare Champion, Clare Echo, and online the Clare Herald.  To send a message or comment  to the studio - Message or what's app  on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

Peter O'Connell visits Doonbeg in Co. Clare where US President Donald Trump owns a golf resort and Rita McInerney, Fianna Fáil Councillor in Co Clare, reacts to her name being mentioned in The White House yesterday.

Cliffs of Moher tour guide Cormac McGinley tells us about life in Co Clare and a journey from Killybegs to Ghana

-Pat McNamara, Pat O'Brien, and Tom Hanley discuss what's in the papers and online concerning matters in Co Clare. We encourage you to support your local media, the Clare Champion, Clare Echo, and online the Clare Herald.  To send a message or comment  to the studio - Message or what's app  on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

Sponsored by Ruth Griffin Photography Ep 239 -Host Jim Collins, John S Kelly, Pat O'Brien, and Tom Hanley discuss what's in the papers and online concerning matters in Co Clare. We encourage you to support your local media, the Clare Champion, Clare Echo, and online the Clare Herald.  To send a message or comment  to the studio - Message or what's app  on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

-Host Jim Collins, Pat O'Brien, and Tom Hanley discuss what's in the papers and online concerning matters in Co Clare. We encourage you to support your local media, the Clare Champion, Clare Echo, and online the Clare Herald.  To send a message or comment  to the studio - Message or what's app  on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

Host Jim Collins, Pat O'Brien, and Tom Hanley discuss what's in the papers and online concerning matters in Co Clare. We encourage you to support your local media, the Clare Champion, Clare Echo, and online the Clare Herald.  To send a message or comment  to the studio - Message or what's app  on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

-Host Jim Collins, David Fleming, Pat O'Brien, and Tom Hanley discuss what's in the papers and online concerning matters in Co Clare. We encourage you to support your local media, the Clare Champion, Clare Echo, and online the Clare Herald.  To send a message or comment  to the studio - Message or what's app  on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

Host Jim Collins, David Fleming, Pat O'Brien, and Tom Hanley discuss what's in the papers and online concerning matters in Co Clare. We encourage you to support your local media, the Clare Champion, Clare Echo, and online the Clare Herald.  To send a message or comment  to the studio - Message or what's app  on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

-Host Jim Collins is joined by David Fleming, Pat O'Brien, and Tom Hanley discuss what's in the papers and online concerning matters in Co Clare. We encourage you to support your local media, the Clare Champion, Clare Echo, and online the Clare Herald.  To send a message or comment  to the studio - Message or what's app  on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

Sponsored by Ruth Griffin Photography. Host David Fleming, Pat O'Brien, Carol McNamara and Tom Hanley discuss what's in the papers and online concerning matters in Co Clare. During the show they are joined by Dan Danaher Journalist Clare Champion. We encourage you to support your local media, the Clare Champion, Clare Echo, and online the Clare Herald.  To send a message or comment  to the studio - Message or what's app  on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

On Ours To Protect today, we take a closer look at biodiversity and sustainability in Co Clare. We visit the Lough Grainey valley in East Clare an area of immense beauty and ecological value. Here, a highly skilled team of directors, committed to protecting biodiversity, rewilding and nature education are working to develop the area as a nature sanctuary. Dr Marina Levitina is Co-founder of the Lough Grainey Nature Sanctuary.

from O'Callaghans Mills talking about  Bunratty House and Folklore in Co Clare. Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle 4th January 2025 hosted by Pat O'Brien and Anthony Lenihan. Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

For this week's Grass10 grazing management update, Joseph Dunphy discusses PastureBase data, Dry Matter % and Predicted grass growth, rainfall & soil temperatures for the week.  With the excellent grazing conditions around the country, Joseph also discusses current grazing management as AFC holds and he has a grazing update from Danny Bermingham from Co Clare. Link to this week's Grass10 newsletter:https://bit.ly/Grass10-15thOctober For more episodes from the Dairy Edge podcast go to the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/dairy/the-dairy-edge-podcast/ The Dairy Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.com

The sale of the 4-star facility: a 70-bedroom hotel, bar and restaurant in Ennis brought to an end the Madden family's lengthy and eminent association with the hotel industry in Clare. A new era begins at the Temple Gate Hotel, though, with its purchase by a Co Clare hotelier, Kelvin Hotels Ltd. It is now owned by two well-known local hoteliers, Dermot Kelly and John Gavin, who are owners and directors of Shannon Springs Hotel located close to Shannon International Airport. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by John Gavin and Dermot Kelly. Photo (c): Clare FM

Stephen Fletcher presents this Sunday's Beyond Belief which features an interview with Linda Hebenstreit from Lahinch. Linda talks about growing up in Connecticut on the East Coast of the US and then getting married and living for 10 years in a log cabin in Minnesota with no water or electricity. After years of extended visits to Co Clare Linda with husband Dave settled in Co Clare and became Irish citizens. An interest in sea shells inspired Linda to produce a book the Shell Hunter's Journal which has recently been launched in Banner Books in Kilrush and Enistimon

Host Hugh Linehan is joined by Harry McGee and Jack Horgan-Jones to look back on the week in politics:· The budget was somewhat overshadowed this week by stories with far less cost involved, but no shortage of outrage – not least the final cost of Government Buildings security hut hitting €1.4 million and the row over the announcement of new sports capital grant funding for local clubs. · Sinn Féin's alternative budget has many worthy pledges but is ultimately futile without the party's hands actually being on the levers of power.· And the controversy around a letter of congratulations President Michael D Higgins sent in July to Iran's new president Masoud Pezeshkian was reignited at a United Nations event in New York last Sunday.Plus, the panellists pick their favourite IT reads of the week:· Michael McDowell on the Government's advanced administrative sclerosis.· Mark Hennesy wrote of former taoiseach Leo Varadkar's contention that immigration numbers have risen too quickly here.· And Mary Carolan's piece on the use of ‘inappropriate' slang and cultural references in a judgment concerning a Co Clare wind farm.Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ Murrihy from Co Clare is a singer songwriter well renound throughout Ireland and beyond for his talents in music. Along with being a performer himself, he has written so many songs down through the years which have been recorded by the biggest names in Irish Country Music, including Big Tom, Larry Cunningham, Daniel O'Donnell, Margo, Foster and Allen, Jimmy Buckley, Patrick Feeney and many more. I talk to PJ about the story behind how some of these songs came about plus finding out some of PJ's other passions in life. Support the show

Cathy Halloran, Mid-West Correspondent, reports as the body of Patrick Nugent, who died in unexplained circumstances in Co Clare 40 years ago, is to be exhumed today.

Our reporter Gavin O'Callaghan.

Aoife Keogh, parents' representative in Sixmilebridge, Co Clare, outlines the background to this morning's protest in the village against the loss of a dedicated secondary school bus service.

Weekly shoutout: FORGET I TOLD YOU THIS, an award-winning novel by Hilary Zaid, now available! -- Hi there, Today I am so excited to be arts calling singer/songwriter Ciara Lawless! https://linktr.ee/ciaralawless About our Guest: From arranging flowers to arranging music, Irish singer and florist Ciara Lawless, goes from working in her flower shop by day to arranging music by night where she writes and records her own music. The Celtic songbird made her mark on the music industry with her debut single, ‘Half The Man', in May of 2023. Since then, Ciara has been sharpening her stage skills performing at various festivals including The Mná Festival at Dun na Sí, Co. Westmeath, The Lovestock Festival in Tuamgraney, Co Clare and The Healing Spirit Festival in Co. Cavan. Ciara's music journey began at a young age when she started taking classes in acting and singing. She later developed an interest in classical and opera, training at the Academy of Music in Tullamore, where she also competed in national and international competitions. While some singers cut their chops while climbing the music ladder, Ciara earned her singing stripes as a funeral singer, something that she is very proud and honoured to do. With her debut album out now, Ciara Lawless is poised to become one of the most exciting new artists of 2024 and beyond. Her music deals with deep and meaningful themes while remaining uplifting, leaving a positive impact on the listener. PAINT MY SOUL, Ciara's debut album, is now available! https://linktr.ee/ciaralawless Instagram: @ciaralawlesshq | Twitter: @CiaraLawlessHQ Thanks for this wonderful conversation, Ciara! All the best! -- Arts Calling is produced by Jaime Alejandro (cruzfolio.com). HOW TO SUPPORT ARTS CALLING: PLEASE CONSIDER LEAVING A REVIEW, OR SHARING THIS EPISODE WITH A FRIEND! YOUR SUPPORT TRULY MAKES A DIFFERENCE, AND I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO LISTEN. Much love, j

Michael Blake, nephew of the late Edna O' Brien, discusses plans for the funeral of the acclaimed Irish writer in her native Co Clare this weekend.

Patrick Cuddihy from Co Clare emailed the show after he came across the discussion earlier this week about overgrown roadside verges. He remembers in the 1960s in Kilkenny, that the unemployed assisted the county council in the management of roads and roadsides.

Peter O'Connell speaks to parents in Ennis, Co Clare about their back to school costs and David Malone, CEO of the Irish League of Credit Unions discusses the burden parents are facing.

Sinead Ní Uallacháin is in Miltown Malbay, Co Clare to soak up the atmosphere.

Marc O'Driscoll speaks to Niamh O'Callaghan from Shannon in Co Clare was left with life-changing injuries after the car she was driving was hit by an uninsured driver in 2015.

Fr Tom Ryan, Parish Priest in Ennis, outlines the sense of shock in the community following the death of a toddler in a road traffic incident yesterday.

Sixteen-year-old Aoife Johnston “most likely” would have survived if there hadn't been a 15-hour delay in her treatment at University Hospital Limerick (UHL). Limerick coroner John McNamara recorded a verdict of death by medical misadventure in the case of the tragic Co Clare teen. We ask: why wasn't her life saved? Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Ralph RiegelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seven-year-old Shay Lynch was in the pool at the Lakeside swimming pool in Killaloe when he got into difficulty. An investigation is continuing into the tragedy.