Podcasts about Corofin

FOOTBALL: Corofin 2-20 Dunmore MacHales 0-10 (SFC Quarter-Final match report with Galway Bay FM's Kevin O'Dwyer)

FOOTBALL: Corofin manager Gary Delaney with Galway Bay FM's Ollie Turner after their SFC quarter-final victory over Dunmore MacHales

On this week's show (28th September 2025): Maigh Cuilinn, Corofin, Salthill-Knocknacarra and Tuam Stars qualify for the Bon Secours Senior Football Semi-Finals, while St. Michael's suffer relegation; Caltra, Corofin, An Spidéal and St. Brendan's are the final four in the race for the intermediate title; Connacht begin life under Stuart Lancaster with victory in the BKT United Rugby Championship; And Galway United get their first win in 12 games in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division; All this and more. == The #fulltimewhistle is Sponsored by Getsetgo Game Changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier! == Senior Football Championship Quarter-Finals Maigh Cuilinn 2-19 Oughterard 2-12 Corofin 2-20 Dunmore MacHales 0-10 Tuam Stars 1-21 Killannin 0-17 AET Salthill-Knocknacarra 5-15 St. James 0-17 Senior Football Relegation Final Bearna na Forbacha 2-11 St. Michael's 1-7 Intermediate Football Championship Quarter-Finals St. Brendan's 5-15 Caherlistrane 1-25 AET An Spideal 4-10 Cortoon Shamrocks 2-14 Corofin 1-12 Kilkerrin-Clonberne 0-12 Caltra 2-20 Oileain Arann 0-21 Intermediate Football Relegation Semi-Finals Oranmore-Maree 3-14 Clifden 3-11 An Cheathru Rua 1-14 St. Gabriel's 2-9 Primary Junior Football West Semi-Final Carna-Caiseal 3-13 Clonbur 2-16 AET (Carna-Caiseal won 4-2 on penalties) Primary Junior Football North Semi-Final Headford 3-16 Killererin 3-13 Primary Junior 2 Football Quarter-Final Annaghdown 2-11 Maigh Cuilinn 2-10 Tuam Stars 0-20 St. James 1-11 Junior A North Board Football Final Oranmore-Maree 2-12 Glinsk 1-13 Junior A West Board Final Kinvara 3-16 Na Piarsaigh 0-4 Senior LGFA Semi-Finals Claregalway 2-13 Salthill-Knocknacarra 3-6 Kilkerrin-Clonberne 4-17 Maigh Cuilinn 0-4 Senior LGFA Relegation Play-Off Dunmore MacHales 4-12 Naomh Mhuire 1-12 Intermediate LGFA Semi-Finals Tuam Stars 3-13 Oughterard 1-8 Caltra Cuans 1-10 Naomh Anna Leitir Moir 0-4 Intermediate LGFA Relegation Play-Off Bearna na Forbacha 4-7 St. James 3-8 Junior A LGFA Semi-Final Monivea-Abbey 4-14 Caherlistrane 2-10 Menlough-Skehana 2-12 Grainne Mhaols 2-7 Junior A LGFA Relegation Clonbur 4-7 Milltown 3-7 Junior B LGFA Semi-Finals Kilkerrin-Clonberne 6-18 Kilconly 1-15 Salthill-Knocknacarra 2-13 Annaghdown 0-5 Junior B LGFA Relegation Ballinasloe 2-9 Corofin 1-6 Junior B Hurling Semi-Final Tommy Larkins 1-11 Turloughmore 0-12 Junior E Hurling Semi-Final Loughrea 4-18 Annaghdown 3-9 Under 17A Hurling Semi-Finals Athenry 2-30 Craughwell 4-24 (3-1 on penalties) Oranmore-Maree 2-19 Loughrea 5-9 Under 17B Hurling Semi-Finals Michael Cusacks 1-18 Portumna 1-13 Gort 4-12 Moycullen 0-13 Under-17B1 Hurling Semi-Finals Ahascragh-Fohenagh 3-20 Annaghdown 3-9 Micheal Breathnach 2-25 Padraig Pearses 5-8 Under 17C Hurling Final Abbeyknockmoy 5-23 Liam Mellows 4-15 Under 16A Hurling Shield Final Carnmore 2-13 Turloughmore 0-7 Intermediate Camogie Championship Play-Off St. Colman's 1-9 Cappataggle 0-6 United Rugby Championship Connacht 26-15 Benetton Stormers 35-0 Leinster Glasgow Warriors 35-19 Sharks Ulster 42-21 Dragons Bulls 53-40 Ospreys Zebre 31-28 Edinburgh Scarlets 21-34 Munster Cardiff 33-20 Lions SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division Galway United 2-1 Cork City Drogheda United 1-1 Derry City Shamrock Rovers 2-1 Bohemians Shelbourne 2-1 Waterford Sligo Rovers 1-0 St. Patrick's Athletic SSE Airtricity League Women's Premier Division Wexford 1-0 Galway United Bohemians 3-2 Sligo Rovers Shelbourne 1-2 Athlone Town Treaty United 0-6 Peamount Waterford 1-8 Shamrock Rovers Galway FA Men's Premier Division Moyne Villa 2-1 Athenry Salthill Devon 3-2 Mervue United Maree-Oranmore 1-4 Colga Renmore 3-3 Corrib Celtic Salthill Devon 4-12pts, Colga 10pts, Moyne Villa 9pts

The commission for communications regulation has been requested to carry out a review of Clare's coverage. It follows concerns raised at this weeks meeting of Clare County Council, involving residents, businesses and emergency services being impacted by blackspots and areas of poor service. So far this year, new telecommunications towers have already been approved in Corofin, Crusheen and Scariff. Clarecastle Sinn Féin Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle says it's a problem that needs tackling countywide.

On this week's Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn meets writer and bookseller Gráinne O'Brien from Ministers Cross, Sixmilebridge who has been writing since she was a teenager. Activist and author Dermot Hayes from Corofin will also talk about his own memoir, The Road The Rises.

On this weeks show: We will be looking ahead to a huge weekend of action in the TUS senior hurling semi finals, and one of either Corofin or Doora Barefield will be dropping out of the top tier. We will also hear how you can support the Joe Slattery Future Care Fund while also getting your hands on a vintage piece of Clare GAA gear, we look ahead to the senior semi final action in the Clare ladies football championship and lots more too

Match reports from Round 5 of Intermediate championship in Clare concerning East Clare teams, Intermediate and Senior Hurling Relegation playoff as well as  Round 3 of the Camogie .  Jim Collins and Pat McNamara review the weekends action.  -01.17.  Feakle Killanena v Clarecastle Camogie report by Pat O'Brien   -07.36  Smith O'Briens v Kilmaley Intermediate match report by Brendan Foley  -13.16 Killanena v Tubber Premier intermediate, match report Ollie Noone   -15.16 Bodyke v Ruan Premier Intermediate   report by Sean O'Halloran. -20.28 O Callaghans Mills v Parteen Meelick intermediate report by Pat O'Brien.  -24.36 Sixmilebridge v Broadford Premier Intermediate match  report by  Jack Treacy  -29.35 Corofin v Scariff Senior Relegation play off match report Alphie Rodgers. Programme as broadcast live on SBCR on7th September 2025

The knockout stages have arrived in the Bon Secours Senior Football Championship, and the Sweeney Oil Intermediate Football Championship as teams strive for places in the final eight of their respective championships this weekend (Saturday/Sunday 13th/14th September 2025). And four clubs in each competition are also battling relegation to preserve their status. Galway Bay FM's Kevin O'Dwyer joined Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' this week to look ahead to all the games, the junior finals taking place, and to chat about Padraic Joyce's reappointment as Galway Senior Football Manager. == Galway Bay FM's coverage this weekend. == Saturday, 13th September 2025 OCC Construction Junior D Football Championship County Final Tuam Stars v Oughterard, Cregg 1pm (Ben Cooley updates) Sweeney Oil Intermediate Football Championship Relegation Semi-Final Clifden v Oranmore-Maree, Killannin, 2pm (Domhnall Ó Confhaola updates) Sweeney Oil Intermediate Football Championship Preliminary Quarter Final Caltra v Micheal Breathnach, Pearse Stadium 3.15pm (LIVE commentary with Jonathan Higgins and Brian O'Donoghue) OCC Construction Junior B Football Championship County Final Corofin v Annaghdown, Tuam Stadium 3.15pm (Kevin O'Dwyer updates) Bon Secours Hospital Senior Football Championship Preliminary Quarter Final Oughterard v Claregalway, Pearse Stadium 5pm (LIVE commentary with Jonathan Higgins and Brian O'Donoghue) Bon Secours Hospital Senior Football Championship Relegation Semi Final Annaghdown v St Michael's, Tuam Stadium 5pm (LIVE online coverage with PJ Lynch and Kevin O'Dwyer on galwaybayfm.ie) == Sunday, 14th September 2025 Bon Secours Hospital Senior Football Championship Relegation Semi Final Monivea-Abbey v Bearna na Forbacha, Headford, 12 noon (LIVE online coverage with Ollie Turner and Padraic Cunningham on galwaybayfm.ie) OCC Construction Junior C Football Championship County Final Killererin v Claregalway, Corofin 12.30pm (Ben Cooley updates) Sweeney Oil Intermediate Football Championship Relegation Semi Final An Cheathrú Rua v St Gabriel's, The Prairie, 1pm (PJ Lynch updates) Sweeney Oil Intermediate Football Championship Preliminary Quarter Finals Cortoon Shamrocks v Menlough, Duggan Park 1.30pm (Darren Kelly updates) Kilconly v Caherlistrane, Tuam Stadium 2.45pm (LIVE commentary with Tommy Devane and Alan Keane) Corofin v Glenamaddy, Duggan Park 3.15pm (Darren Kelly updates) Bon Secours Hospital Senior Football Championship Preliminary Quarter Finals Dunmore MacHales v Naomh Anna Leitir Mor, Pearse Stadium, 3pm (LIVE commentary with Ollie Turner and Padraic Cunningham) Milltown v St James, Tuam Stadium, 4.30pm (LIVE commentary with Tommy Devane and Alan Keane) Killannin v Mountbellew/Moylough, Pearse Stadium, 4.45pm (LIVE commentary with Ollie Turner and Padraic Cunningham)

 Senior Relegation semi final, game played at Dr Daly Park, Tulla Sunday 7th September 2025 at 1pm. Introduced by Jim Collins with commentary from Leo Doyle  and analysis with Pat McNamara -00.00 introduction and teams -06.12 first half -37.21 half time analysis  -34.41 second half -1.13.56 Full time analysis -1.15.25 Interview Donal Moloney, Manager Scariff

To preview the sporting fixtures, Alan Morrissey was joined on Friday's Morning Focus by Clare FM's Derrick Lynch. Games Previewed: TUS Clare SHC Quarter-Finals: Ballyea v Clonlara (Saturday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, 3pm) Kilmaley v Sixmilebridge (Saturday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, 5pm) Clooney Quin v Feakle (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg 3pm) Éire Óg v Inagh-Kilnamona (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, 5pm) TUS Clare SHC Relegation Semi-Final: Newmarket-on-Fergus v St. Joseph's Doora Barefield (Saturday, Tulla, 1pm) Corofin v Scariff (Sunday, Tulla, 1pm)

For generations, St Patrick's Hall in Corofin has been more than just a building—it has been the beating heart of village life in North Clare. This year, as the hall turns 80, it continues to symbolize everything that makes Corofin unique: a hub for drama, the birthplace of the Corofin Agricultural Show, a venue for sport, a place for dancing & more. As part of the celebrations, The Kilkenny's will be in concert on 12th September. To find out more about this, Sally-Ann Barrett was joined by Gerry Kennedy, local community activist, Conor Leyden, Chairman of the committee and Davy Cashin of The Kilkenny's. Photo Credit: Corofin Community Hall & Field via Facebook

The final round of group games in the  Bon Secours senior football championship takes place this Saturday and Sunday (30th-31st August 2025). Bearna na Forbacha and Killannin go head-to-head in Pearse Stadium on Saturday to determine the last spot in the knockout stages, and who'll join Annaghdown, Monivea-Abbey and St. Michael's in the relegation play-offs. Salthill-Knocknacarra and Tuam Stars are through to the quarter-finals proper.  And two other intriguing games which will have a major say on who else will skip past the preliminary quarter-finals sees St. James' meet Maigh Cuilinn, and Corofin up against Naomh Anna Leitir Móir. Galway Bay FM's Kevin O'Dwyer joined Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' to look ahead to what's in store. == Round 3 Senior Football Championship Fixtures Saturday, 30th August 2025 Mountbellew-Moylough vs Oughterard (Pearse Stadium, 2.45pm - Group 1) Bearna na Forbacha vs Killannin (Pearse Stadium, 4.30pm - Group 2) St. James' vs Maigh Cuilinn (Kenny Park, 4.30pm - Group 2) Sunday, 31st August 2025 Tuam Stars vs Annaghdown (Kenny Park, 2.45pm - Group 3) Corofin vs Naomh Anna Leitir Móir (Pearse Stadium, 3.15pm - Group 4) Milltown vs Monivea-Abbey (Tuam Stadium, 3.15pm - Group 4) Claregalway vs Dunmore MacHales (Tuam Stadium, 5pm - Group 3) Salthill-Knocknacarra vs St. Michael's (Pearse Stadium, 5pm - Group 1)

Padraic Cunningham and Eric Monahan review the action in round two of the senior and intermediate football championship and Paul brings you the latest edition of the Power Rankings

Corofin's Positive Ageing and Wellness Fair will take place early next month. The event is scheduled to happen on Saturday, the 6th of September. It is described as “an enjoyable day of health, nutrition and information for the over 55's.” To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Shanelle Waring, Age Friendly Programme Manager.

It's moving week in the Bon Secours Senior Football Championship and the Sweeney Oil Intermediate Football Championship this weekend (15th-17th August 2025) with Round 2 games taking place. First round winners clash for potential quarter-final spots, while first round losers collide to try save their season. Galway Bay FM's Kevin O'Dwyer joined Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' to look ahead to the action. == And we'll have coverage of all games here on Galway Bay FM. == Friday, 15th August Sweeney Oil Intermediate Football Championship An Spidéal vs Glenamaddy (Pearse Stadium, 7.15pm) == Saturday, 16th August Bon Secours Senior Football Championship St. Michael's vs Mountbellew-Moylough (Tuam Stadium, 4.15pm) Corofin vs Milltown (Tuam Stadium, 6pm) Monivea-Abbey vs Naomh Anna Leitir Móir (Pearse Stadium, 4.30pm) St. James' vs Bearna na Forbacha (Pearse Stadium, 6.15pm) Sweeney Oil Intermediate Football Championship Kilconly vs An Cheathrú Rua (Pearse Stadium, 2.45pm) Oranmore-Maree vs Micheál Breathnach (Moycullen, 2.30pm) == Sunday, 17th August Bon Secours Senior Football Championship Oughterard vs Salthill-Knocknacarra (Pearse Stadium, 2.45pm) Maigh Cuilinn vs Killannin (Pearse Stadium, 4.30pm) Annaghdown vs Claregalway (Tuam Stadium, 3.15pm) Tuam Stars vs Dunmore MacHales (Tuam Stadium, 5pm) Sweeney Oil Intermediate Football Championship Oileáin Árann vs St. Gabriel's (Kenny Park, 1pm) Caherlistrane vs Corofin (Kenny Park, 2.45pm) St. Brendan's vs Cortoon Shamrocks (Duggan Park, 2pm) Menlough vs Kilkerrin-Clonberne (Duggan Park, 3.45pm) Caltra vs Clifden (Prairie, 2pm)

Jim Collins and Sean O'Halloran have a look back at the second round of the county Club Hurling Championship matches with a number of East Clare teams in action in senior and intermediate action.  -02.25 O'Callaghans Mills v Ogonnelloe  report by Pat O'Brien -07.40 Smith O'Briens v Newmarket by Brendan Foley with SOB manager Barry Hennessy -14.10 Bodyke v Clarecastle report by Sean O'Halloran -19.20 Whitegate v Ruan by Jack Treacy -22.42 Broadford v Corofin by Martin Cooper -26.29 O'Callaghans Mills v Tubber report by Pat O'Brien -32.24 Feakle v Newmarket report by Ray Nelson -42.38 Scariff v Ballyea by Alphie Rodgers. Originally broadcast 10th August 2025

Inagh Kilnamona and Clooney Quin will be looking to put one foot into the quarter finals of the TUS Clare Senior Hurling Championship when they face off this weekend. The top two in Group 2 meet in the first of a double header in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg on Sunday afternoon. The Combo racked up 31 points in their opening round success over Corofin, while Clooney/Quin shook off the challenge of Broadford late on to register their win. Clare FM analyst Kevin Sheehan, says while Inagh/Kilnamona will have been happy to get minutes under the belts of returning players, the game represents a step up in competitiveness. Throw in on Sunday is at 3pm, with commentary on Clare FM with The Body Hub online recovery and wellness store, and weight loss coaching expert

Corofin's Jason Leonard, Maigh Cuilinn's David Wynne, Bearna's Darragh Cox and Killannin senior football manager Gay O'Brien join Paul on episode eight of the club seriesThis Podcast is brought to you by Hoare Chartered Accountants. Hoare Chartered Accountants based in Galway City are a leading provider of Audit, Accountancy and Taxation services.. For more information, visit their website on www.hoarecharteredaccountants.ie

The opening round of this year's TUS Clare Senior Hurling Championship provided plenty of drama across the weekend. Kilmaley came back from the dead to snatch a one point victory against Ballyea, while newly promoted Wolfe Tones shared the spoils with reigning champions Feakle in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg. Clonlara laid down an early marker in the first game of the 2025 championship as they defeated 2024 beaten finalists Sixmilebridge by a point in their Group 1 encounter on Friday evening. The Bridge thought they'd secured a draw with an Alex Morey free in added time but a placed ball of their own from Cathal O'Connell claimed a 1-19 to 1-18 win for 2023 Canon Hamilton winners. The team that were defeated on that occasion are top of Group 1 after the opening weekend however, as Crusheen opened their account with a five point win over Doora/Barefield on a score of 23 points to 1-15. Inagh-Kilnamona sit atop Group 2 following the opening weekend of action after a convincing win over Corofin. The combo notched an impressive 31 points in their 13 point victory in Gurteen. Meanwhile, Clooney-Quin occupy second spot after Darragh McNamara raided for a late goal to defeat Broadford 1-18 to 2-12. Group 3 saw the meeting of the reigning Senior and Intermediate champions as Feakle and Wolfe Tones played out a 19 points to 1-16 draw. Darragh Lohan netted a second half penalty for the Shannon side early in the second half, while the county champions might have to contend with the loss of keeper Eibhear Quilligan who went off in the first half. Feakle boss Ger Conway says his side did well to hold onto a point given the number of injuries in his squad. In the other game in that group a red card for Luca Cleary didn't deter Éire Óg as they downed Newmarket on Fergus in Clarecastle. Darren O'Brien and Marco Cleary raised second half green flags en route to a 2-24 to 1-19 win. Kilmaley produced a remarkable comeback as they defeated Ballyea in Group 4. Two stunning Tony Kelly goals in the opening period looked to have given his side an insurmountable eleven point half time lead. However, spurred on by goals from Tommy Barry and Conor Cleary, Kilmaley gradually reeled in the 2022 champions before a Mikey O'Malley free sealed the most unlikely of comebacks. Kilmaley boss Brian Culbert says his sides's first 30 minutes left a lot to be desired and credited the victory to an increase in intensity. Cratloe, however, will head into the next round in pole position. They got the better of Scariff 1-24 to 1-21 in a thrilling encounter in Broadford. In the Premier Intermediate championship O'Callaghan's Mills and Tubber recorded wins in Group 1, while Clarecastle lead the way in Group 2 after they defeated Whitegate, while Ruan and Sixmilebridge played out a draw.

If you've been out and about around Clare this summer, you might have noticed a very handy little shuttle bus making its way through some of the county's most scenic and historic spots. It's called the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Explorer Shuttle Bus, and it's been ferrying both tourists and locals around to and from the Cliffs of Moher, and around to places like Corofin, Kilfenora, Lisdoonvarna, Ballyvaughan and Miltown Malbay — giving people a chance to explore without needing a car. It's all part of a campaign to promote sustainable travel in the Burren Geopark, support local businesses, and help us all slow down and soak up what's on our doorstep. To tell us a bit more about how it all works, and why it's not just for visitors, Colum McGrath sat down with Siobhán King — she's the Projects Officer for County Clare with Fáilte Ireland.

Caherlistrane's Eanna Bane, Menlough's Kieran Dowd, Corofin intermediate selector James Farragher and Caltra selector Shane Mockler join Paul on episode six of the club seriesThis Podcast is brought to you by Hoare Chartered Accountants. Hoare Chartered Accountants based in Galway City are a leading provider of Audit, Accountancy and Taxation services.. For more information, visit their website on www.hoarecharteredaccountants.ie

On Thursday's Morning Focus, we heard about the imminent closure of Airmid Natural Irish Skincare in Ennistymon. Today, our attention turns to Corofin, where the owners of The Morning Dew Café + Giftshop have announced their decision to close its doors. To find out more about the reasons behind their decision, Alan morrissey was joined by Nadaa Hyder, co-owner of Morning Dew Cafe + Giftshop. PHOTO CREDIT: The Morning Dew Café + Giftshop via Facebook

The 74th Corofin North Clare Agricultural Show will take place this coming weekend (Saturday 26th July). To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Margaret Corry, Chairperson and Maureen Roche, Chief Steward.

To review the sporting fixtures, Alan morrissey was joined on Monday's Morning Focus by Clare FM's Kieran Madigan and Derrick Lynch. Games Reviewed: Clare SFC Round 1: Friday 18th July Cratloe 0-11 Eire Og 2-23 (Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chiosog) Kildysart 1-12 Doora Barefield 1-12 (Clarecastle) Ennistymon 2-9 Doonbeg 0-14 (Miltown) Saturday 19th July Kilmihil 0-21 Lissycasey (Quilty) 0-6 St Breckans 0-13 Wolfe Tones 0-5 (Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chiosog) Kilmurry Ibrickane 2-15 Miltown 1-13 (Cooraclare) Clare IFC Round 1: Friday 18th July Clondegad 3-17 Coolmeen 1-10 (Kilmihil) Saturday 19th July Naomh Eoin 2-12 Corofin 1-18 (Lissycasey) Sunday 20th July Shannon Gaels 1-17 O'Currys 3-11 (Kilrush) Liscannor 0-9 Cooraclare 0-12 (Quilty) Ennistymon 1-10 Michael Cusacks 0-13 (Corofin) Kilrush Shamrocks 1-15 Banner 1-14 (Kilmihill)

It's claimed some communities in North Clare have been "bypassed" by tourism initiatives. Lisdoonvarna Fine Gael Councillor Joe Garrihy has asked Clare Tourism and Fáilte Ireland to work with towns and villages across the region to develop a "local area business and community training program" for each. It follows the establishment of the Burren and Cliffs Explorer shuttle bus in May which serves areas like Ballyvaughan, Corofin, Carran, Kilfenora, Doolin, Liscannor, Lahinch, Lisdoonvarna and Miltown Malbay. Councillor Garrihy believes smaller areas need a helping in hand in enhancing their tourism offering.

FOOTBALL: Tuam Stars manager David Donnellan with Galway Bay FM's PJ Lynch after their Division 1 Final victory over Corofin

FOOTBALL: Tuam Stars 1-12 Corofin 0-13 (Division 1 League Final report with Galway Bay FM's Kevin O'Dwyer)

After final defeats in 2023 and 2024, Tuam Stars made it third time lucky against Corofin on Friday (4th July 2025) as they were crowned Division 1 Football League champions in Tuam Stadium. After taking an 0-8 to 0-3 interval lead, a second half goal from Jack Grugan helped the victors build an eigtht point advantage before the title holders closed the gap. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were PJ Lynch and Kevin O'Dwyer.

A contingency broadband supply is being demanded in West and North Clare following a second major outage in weeks. Extensive accidental damage was caused to the network between Ennistymon and Corofin last night, leaving over 3,500 customers without internet and phone coverage, following an incident involving agricutural machinery. It comes just three weeks after a road traffic collision in Kilrush resulted in the disconnection of services for over 4,000 homes and businesses. West Clare Fianna Fáil Councillor Rita McInerney has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan the current system is not equipped to meet modern lifestyle demands.

Welcome to this week's episode of Clare Women in Business on Clare FM. Limestone Yoga Studio is located in Corofin in North Clare. Surrounded by the wild beauty of the Burren landscape, Limestone Yoga offers classes, workshops, and retreats for all ages and levels. She is founder and owner of Limestone Yoga.

On this week's Atlantic Tales, we'll hear about Inland Fisheries Ireland, the state agency responsible for the protection and conservation of fresh water fish and their habitats. Pat Flynn visits Corofin to meet IFI staff who'll tell is about their work in Co Clare and possible career opportunities within the organisation.

On Thursday's Morning Focus Alan Morrissey was joined by Lisa Clancy. Lisa, a native of Corofin, has created a fascinating new book on insects! The book, called Insect Portraits, includes stunning macro photographs of all sorts of Irish insects.

Coming up on the show, we look ahead to Clare's opening game of the All Ireland senior football championship, and the minor's begin their journey in the Tier 3 series. The local soccer season reaches its climax on Sunday when Avenue and Bridge United lock horns for the Premier Division title while the relegation trap door will also open for the teams at that end of the table. We will also be checking in with Clare handball ahead of a big weekend and hearing about a Hurling Marathon in Corofin in aid of the Joe Slattery Future Care Fund

Clare's Local Community Development Committee is being called upon to consider developing a Community Crisis Response Plan for the County. The call comes in a motion which came before this month's meeting of Clare County Council. The motion was submitted by the Corofin Fianna Fáil Councillor, Joe Killeen. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Joe Killeen.

For National Biodiversity Week we bring you stories of traditional farming and rural life and how they relate to biodiversity.  There are very few direct references to biodiversity in the Cuimhneamh an Chláir archive since that concept has only become part of common language in more recent times.  However there are stories of plant life and nature, cures, dyes, farming practices etc that tell us in subtle ways about biodiversity and environmental sustainability.Featured are Brendan Dunford from Tubber (Burren Beo Trust), John Vaughan from Kilfenora, Pat & Oliver Nagle from Corofin, Sean O' Halloran from Kilfenora, Paddy Joe McMahon from Cappabane, Scariff, Teresa Flynn from Mountshannon, Thomas Barry from Inagh, Michael McGrath from Lisdoonvarna / Scariff, Bridie Mahony from Moughna, Catherine Talty from Coore.  The collectors / cuairteóirí are Paula Carroll, Tomás MacConmara, Frances Madigan.For more of Catherine Talty's self-recordings check the Cuimhneamh an Chláir collections at Digital Repository of Ireland, supported by The Heritage Council.  GLOSSARY OF TERMSSwallow hole: Many rivers in the Burren area of Co. Clare flow underground as well as overground, due to the many fissures in the limestone pavement. Swallow holes are the point at which the surface water disappears underground.In Seán O' Halloran's account:Scailp (Irish): The cleft between rocks, very common in the Burren in Co. ClareRúitín (Irish): AnkleFáisceán (Irish): – a home-made tourniquet used to keep an animal's broken leg bound and immobilised Series 2 of The Clare Oral History Podcast is supported by The Ireland Funds Follow Cuimhneamh an Chláir on Instagram, Facebook, X or LinkedIn

Last month, we were joined by Siobhán Hogan, who was making an important plea. The Corofin native had issued a public plea for her uilleann pipes, which were taken from her car in either Ennis, Limerick or Gort over Easter Weekend, to be returned to her. The incident had caused particular distress to Siobhán as it coincided with the death of her brother Michael who passed away at University Hospital Limerick on Good Friday after spending 16 days on a ventilator. We have good news to report on this story, as Siobhán's pipes have been returned! To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Siobhán Hogan

It's hoped a new shuttle bus service connecting towns and villages in West and North Clare will deliver for the local economy. The free of charge Burren and Cliffs Explorer is expected to run for the next three months and significantly ease traffic congestion in the region. Operated by C&C Executive Travel, the service offers seven busses on seven different routes servicing areas including Miltown Malbay, Lahinch, Liscannor, Kilfenora, Lisdoonvarna, Doolin, Ballyvaughan, Poulnabhrone, Corofin and Carron. Chair of Clare's Strategic Tourism Policy Committee, Cllr Shane Talty, who's also a member of the Cliffs Of Moher 2040 Board, says it's a positive day for the region.

On Monday's Morning Focus, organiser Gerry Kennedy told us what is in store for the Festival of Finn. The popular Festival returns to Corofin from Thursday, the 1st to Monday, the 5th of May. Cumann Staire is Dúchais Chora Finne are involved with two events at the Festival of Finn. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by member of the Mid-Clare Brigade Commemoration Committee, Paul Minihan and Cathaoirleach, Cumann Staire is Dúchais Chora Finne, Declan Kelleher. Photo(C): Photo(C): Visit Corofin and Festival of Finn Facebook page

The Festival of Finn makes its eagerly awaited return this May Bank Holiday Weekend. A host of events, including the festival village market, children's entertainment, and, of course, the World Stone- Throwing championships - and lots more besides - will take place in Corofin from Thursday, the 1st to Monday, the 5th of May. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by organiser, Gerry Kennedy. Photo(C): Visit Corofin and Festival of Finn Facebook page

Crystel Rynne, CEO of Ireland's leading Human Resources software provider, HRLocker, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Senior Management Professional of the Year title in the IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2025. Crystel, a resident of Corofin and a former student at Coláiste Mhuire, Ennis, and the University of Limerick, has worked at HRLocker since 2013. Last year, she became the company's chief executive officer after it was acquired by ISH Group. Since then, she has successfully navigated the business through the transition, rebuilding the leadership team from the ground up. Crystel also led the charge during HRLocker's recent merger with HireHive, a Cork-based recruitment platform. Crystel is a staunch advocate for employee empowerment and credits her success to a strong support network, both personally and professionally. Commenting on the shortlist announcement, Crystel said: "The award recognises that women in business are a beacon of innovation, creativity, diversity and progress in Ireland and beyond. I'm immensely proud to be included in this year's outstanding cohort of nominees and thank those who have come before and paved the way." Under Crystel's leadership, HRLocker helps HR teams stay connected, saving them time and allowing them to focus on employees' well-being, engagement, and productivity. Trusted by over 55,000 users in 55 countries worldwide, HRLocker is changing the way businesses interact with their people. "Every year, the IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards are a showcase of the incredible depth and diversity of female leadership across Ireland's business ecosystem," says Clodagh Edwards," CEO of IMAGE Media. "The exceptional calibre of the 2025 shortlist demonstrates the economic impact of these women in business, across so many sectors, and we are delighted to spotlight these inspiring business stories." Winners will be announced at the IMAGE PwC Businesswomen of the Year Award ceremony tonight at the Burlington Hotel in Dublin. See more stories here.

The gang at Corofin Dramatic Society are no doubt cock-a-hoop after qualifying for the All-Ireland Drama Festival Finals! The finals take place in Athlone on the 11th of May. They will be preparing for the big occasion with a performance of Catch The Weir in Corofin on this weekend. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined in-studio by the Chairperson of Corofin Dramatic Society, Maura Clancy, and lighting designer, Noirin Lynch. Photo (c): Clare FM

Two more stops have been confirmed as part of a Cliffs of Moher shuttle bus service due to commence on May 1st. The service will now take on passengers at Corofin and Carran in addition to halts at Kilfenora, Doolin, Liscannor, Lahinch Miltown Malbay and Lisdoonvarna, with the latter two both to serve as hubs with facilities and free parking. The service is expected to run until August 31st with a potential extension until September, while public consultation on the proposed timetables will run from now until the end of next month. Corofin Fianna Fáil Councillor Joe Killeen is hopeful it will become a permanent feature.

Sam Isherwood is joined by Mike Paterson who speaks to us from Marlborough, NZ regarding the Corofin Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from some very special sites. @thewineshowaustralia @corofin.nz

Last November, Joe Slattery's young life changed irrevocably. On the 21st of November 2024, the Corofin native was training for his local GAA Club when he sustained injuries that will require lifelong care. This Thursday, the 20th of March, a group of local ladies from Corofin will be running a pop-up shop of pre-loved and brand-new women's dresses and women's wear, to raise funds for Joe's care. To tell us more about it, Alan Morrissey was joined by Catherine Kirby. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1220889416705602&set=a.515775720550312&locale=fa_IR

On this week's Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn meets musician and music teacher Padraic O'Reilly. From Rath near Corofin, Padraic is one of Ireland's leading traditional piano players, both as a soloist and accompanist.

The National Transport Authority has received over 300 public submissions on its plans to reform bus services in North Clare. Fáilte Ireland, Clare County Council, community groups from Corofin, Kilnaboy, Fanore, Kilfenora and elected representatives from both Clare and Galway have been among those to express opposition. One element of the new system would see the Fanore stop removed from the traditional Ennis to Galway route in favour of a shutlle service between Lisdoonvarna and Ballyvaughan, traversing Corkscrew Hill. Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney believes the status quo should be retained.

The Garda Commissioner will be invited to a meeting of Clare's elected representatives following a reported surge in crime throughout the county. In one week of January alone, Gardaí appealed for witnesses in relation to burglaries in Ennistymon, Ennis, Sixmilebridge and Scariff, a further vehicle theft in the county town, and an incident where a woman was found with several serious injuries in Corofin. According to the Department of Justice, 288 Gardaí are currently stationed in Clare, the lowest amount on record in eleven years. Clarecastle Sinn Féin Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan the county is severely under resourced.

Corofin Dramatic Society is kicking off its highly anticipated drama season this Saturday, February 8th, with a performance of Conor McPherson's acclaimed play The Weir. Following the launch, the group will hit the road for the All-Ireland 3-Act festival circuit. To give us a sneak peek of what to expect, Alan Morrissey was joined by cast members Martin O'Donoghue, Colm Linnane, and Dave Hanley. Photo (c) Clare FM