Podcasts about Corofin

A Clare developer who's been fighting for 20 years to get planning permission for a development on the site of a former pub says no one will "put a gun" to his head and stop him from achieving his aim. Noel O'Loughlin has withdrawn an application for a mixed-use development, including assisted living houses, on the site of Purcell's Lounge Bar in Ruan due to wastewater connectivity issues. It's the fifth time the Corofin native has attempted to get approval for a redevelopment of the building which was subject to an act of vandalism earlier this month. He says he intends to keep moving forward until the project is realised.

Following their 12-point comeback to draw with Kerry last week, Galway welcome Connacht rivals Roscommon on Saturday (21st February 2026) in Round 4 of the National Football League. The in-form Rossies have beaten Monaghan and Armagh to sit in second place on four points, one ahead of the Tribesmen. Roscommon won the last league clash in Salthill back in 2023.  Two years previously, goals from Paul Kelly and Tomo Culhane gave the maroon and white a 2-16 to 1-13 result. New Galway captain John Maher caught up with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins ahead of the fixture, which will be his first appearance in Salthill since a serious injury suffered in last year's county semi-final victory for Salthill-Knocknacarra against Corofin. == Throw-in at Pearse Stadium on Saturday is 7pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

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

Daragh and Fiona spoke with Edel English from Corofin, who's walking 80 kilometres over the month of February to raise funds and awareness for women living with domestic abuse. Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle 31st January 2025 hosted by Daragh Leamy and Fiona Levie. 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

It's claimed North and West Clare are being denied their fare share of funding for rural projects. Since 2020, the West Clare Municipal District, which encompasses both the Kilrush and Ennistymon Electoral Areas has received just below €12m in grants from the Department of Community and Rural Development. Concern has emerged however, that many key community initiatives are being overlooked such as public realm enhancements proposed for Corofin and Lisdoonvarna and works previously approved in Doolin. Lisdoonvarna Fine Gael Councillor Joe Garrihy says more progress is needed.

This February, people across the country are stepping up to support Women's Aid by taking on the Walk 80K in February Challenge. One of them is Edel English from Corofin, who's walking 80 kilometres over the month to raise funds and awareness for women living with domestic abuse. Edel joined Daragh Dolan in-studio on Friday's Morning Focus.

Clare GAA has a new Head of Operations, with Ann Marie Moran officially taking up the role this month. A Chartered Accountant and IT Project Manager by profession, and someone with deep roots in club and county GAA through Corofin and Corofin/Ruan, Ann Marie steps into the position at a key time for the organisation. Ann Marie spoke with Alan Morrissey on Tuesday's Morning Focus to talk about her first weeks in the role and what lies ahead for Clare GAA.

A Clare native has been remembered as a “man of determination” whose perseverance had a positive impact on the lives of many. A ceremony has taken place in St Patrick's Hall in Corofin to celebrate the life and contribution of Clare Leader Forum co-founder Dermot Hayes. The celebration of life of one of Corofin's proudest sons opened with the voice of Luka Bloom singing the words “don't be afraid of the light that shines within you”. The following hour would be filled with tributes from family members and loved ones, each of whom benefitted from the light Dermot beamed into their lives. The native of Kells in Corofin, who passed away earlier this month at the age of 71, was a towering figure in activism in Clare, co-founding the Clare Leader Forum in 1992, serving as chair of the Clare branch of the Irish Kidney Association, and playing a key role in countless campaign across the last five decades. Humanist celebrant Pat Clarke-Browne says he championed the cause of countless people in Clare and beyond. Among the gifts presented to offer a representation of the person Dermot was were family photos, a slew of awards, local newspapers, a phone which he used to listen religiously to listen to his favourite music as well as Clare FM, and a copy of the W.B. Yeats poem ‘The Lake Isle of Innisfree'. His sister Andrea, who referred to him as ‘Dynamo Dermot', says that despite the odds, his life was one well-lived. The over 200 attendees heard that in his private life, Dermot has a devoted husband and father who loved nothing more than being a Dad and told his children everyday how proud of them he was. His wife Marian told the congregation that looking after her father inspired his daughter Aimee to become a nurse. Aimee says he was a “legend” of his time and the best dad she could've wished for. Dermot is survived by his wife Marian, daughters Marese and Aimee and wide circle of family and friends. May he rest in peace.

Regina McInerney, Winter Olympics Torch Bearer, on her experience during the ceremony in Italy.

On Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined on the show by Regina McInerney from Corofin. Regina took part in the Olympic Torch Relay ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games. The relay saw the flame travel thousands of kilometres across Italy, celebrating Olympic values and the country's rich cultural heritage along the way. Photo (c) Regina McInerney

County Art's Officer Siobhán Mulcahy joined Alan Morrissey for the first Arts Slot of 2026. Siobhán provided our listeners with all the details of this week's live events for entertainment lovers in Banner County. This week, Siobhán told us about music events in Corofin and Ennis, Doolin Writers Weekend, a Traditional Dancing weekend in Ennis, and much more.

The Burren and Cliffs Explorer Shuttle Bus was launched at the beginning of May of this year and operated until the end of August last. The service connected Miltown Malbay, Lahinch, Corofin, Liscannor, Doolin, Lisdoonvarna, Kilfenora, Ballyvaughan and the Cliffs of Moher Experience , with additional integration of two National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) routes serving the Burren National Park. The aim of the service was to reduce private car traffic, enhance visitor mobility, and support the economic sustainability of North Clare's towns and villages. Following a successful first year with 46,742 passengers, a review of the service is due to take place. To find out more, Alan Morrissey spoke with Lisdoonvarna Fine Gael Councillor Joe Garrihy and Andy Lamber, Secretary of Kilfenora Development and member of Clare Tourism SPC.

To look ahead to a busy weekend of GAA fixtures - Clare FM's Derrick Lynch was live in-studio on Friday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey. Games Previewed: Munster SFC Club Championship Semi Final: St. Finbarr's v Éire Óg (Sunday, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 3:30pm) Munster IFC Club Championship Semi Final: Corofin v An Ghaeltacht (Sunday, Corofin, 1pm) Munster Junior Club Camogie Final: Clooney-Quin v Patrickswell (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chíosóg, 1pm) Oscar Traynor Cup: Clare v Limerick (Saturday, Frank Healy Park, 5:30pm)

After winning a first county intermediate football championship since 1997, Caltra return to familiar territory for their first provincial fixture since an All-Ireland senior winning run in 2003-4. The boys in green face Mayo's Kilnaeema in a Connacht quarter-final in Tuam Stadium, just two weeks after their domestic success against An Spidéal.  They also won their semi-final against Corofin at the north Galway venue. Leading up to the game, Caltra manager Gabriel Naughton has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at Tuam Stadium on Sunday is 1.30pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Clare FM's Derrick Lynch was in-studio with Alan Morrissey for Friday's Morning Focus to look ahead to GAA fixtures taking place over the weekend. Games Previewed: Munster Club SFC Quarter-Final: Eire Óg v Rathgormack (Waterford) (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chíosóg, 1:30pm) Munster Intermediate Club Football Quarter-Final: Corofin v Stradbally (Sunday, Corofin, 1:30pm) Munster Club JFC Quarter-Final Killimer v Clonmel Óg (Saturday, Kilmihil, 2:30pm)

There was good news for Corofin at the Supervalu TidyTowns Awards. The Clare village won the Young Persons in TidyTowns award at the ceremony at Croke Park. The accolade of overall winner of the competition went to Carrick-on-Shannon in County Leitrim. There was a record level of entrants this year with over 900 towns and villages in the mix. To find out more on this, Alan Morrissey spoke with Mary Howard, Ennis Tidy Towns and James Organ, Corofin Tidy Towns on Tuesday's Morning Focus.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 29ú lá de mí Dheireadh Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1976 stop siad an choisc ar agóid Éireannach I Trafalgar Square de bharr go raibh gluaiseacht síochánta ag tarlú ar an 27ú lá de mhí na Samhna agus go mbeadh níos mó ná 40,000 duine ann. I 1982 thit an caighdeán maireachtála in Éirinn agus bhí sé is ísle is a bhí sé I 1977. I 1982 d'oscail ceardlann agus oifigí don bhord iascaigh I gCora Finne. I 2010 dúradh go mbeadh nach mór 10,000 post nua chun a bheith ann sa chontae I 2020 dá mbeadh an fuinneamh in-athnuaite aitheanta. Sin Bruno Mars le Just The Way You Are – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2010. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 2006 shroich McFly uimhir a haon sa Bhreatain lena hamhrán Star Girl. Bhí sé a séú huimhir a haon. Sheinm an t-amhrán chun dúisigh na spásaire sa stáisiún spáis tar éis feachtas Twitter iontach chun ceist a chuir ar NASA chun an t-amhrán a sheinm. Thosaigh amhránaí Tom Fletcher an feachtas. I 2007 fuair Kylie Minogue onóir leis an Music Industry Trust do 20 bhliain sa tionscal agus ainmníodh í mar íocón do pop agus stíl ag searmanas I Londain. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh amhránaí Fleur East sa Bhreatain I 1987 agus rugadh aisteoir Winona Ryder I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1971 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sí. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 29th of October, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1976: A 4 year ban on Irish Demonstrations in Trafalgar Square is being lifted for the peace movement rally on November 27th expected to attract more than 40,000. 1982: Standard of living have dropped dramatically to its lowest level since 1977, retail figures for July showed. 1982: A workshop and offices for the central fisheries board was opened last week at Cooga, Corofin. 2010: up to 10,000 jobs could be created in Clare by 2020 if the economic potential of wind and wave energy is fully realized, a local renewable energy developer has claimed. That was Bruno Mars with Just the Way You Are – the biggest song on this day in 2010 Onto music news on this day In 2006 McFly scored their 6th UK No.1 single with 'Star Girl'. The song was played in space to wake up the astronauts on the space station, after a successful twitter campaign asking NASA to play the song started by band member Tom Fletcher. 2007 Kylie Minogue was honoured with the Music Industry Trust prize for her 20-year career and status as an "icon of pop and style" at a London ceremony. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – singer Fleur East was born in the UK in 1987 and actress Winona Ryder was born in America in this day in 1971 and this is some of the stuff she has done. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Fr Brendan Quinlivan presents this week's Beyond Belief which has a focus on mission, in a programme that brings us to Africa, South America, India, Corofin, Toomevara and Labasheeda.

A big weekend of drama is coming up in Corofin this weekend. Corofin Dramatic Society will be staging a bumper bill of one act plays. To find out more on Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by John Clancy & Martin O Donohue from Corofin Dramatic Society.

Corofin's Jamie Malone After TUS Clare IFC Final Win

Corofin Captain Gearoid Cahill After Clare IFC Final Win

On Monday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey, Clare FM's Derrick Lynch, Kieran Madigan and Chairman of Éire Óg, Brian Howard reviewed a busy weekend of sporting fixtures. Games reviewed: TUS Clare SFC Final: Éire Óg 1-16 St. Joseph's Doora Barefield 2-6 (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg) TUS Clare IFC Final: Cooraclare 2-9 Corofin 2-14 (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg)

Former Salthill-Knocknacarra footballer and former Tuam Stars coach Barry Kelly and Paul review the Galway senior football championship semi-finals.If you have any questions or thoughts for upcoming podcasts, email the maroonwhitepod@gmail.com.This 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

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

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)

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)

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.

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.

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)