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Brazilian beef imports into the EU have been suspended after concerns over compliance with European rules on antibiotics in livestock.     Irish farm leaders are welcoming the move, saying it could protect consumers while creating an important opportunity for Irish beef farmers.    Joining Alan Morrissey to discuss what it means for the sector were former ICSA General Secretary and Cratloe farmer Eddie Punch, and Clare County Chair of the ICMSA, Micheál O'Dwyer. Photo (c) Michael Fischer from Pexels via Canva

Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM's Derrick Lynch to chat about the weekend's sporting fixtures. ~ TUS Senior Football Championship ~  Group 1:  - Cratloe v Doonbeg (Saturday, 3pm) - LIVE ON CLARE FM - Éire óg v St. Joseph's Miltown Malbay (Saturday, 3pm) Group 2:  - Ennistymon v Kildysart (Saturday, 5pm) - St. Joseph's Doora Barefield v Kilmihill (Saturday, 5pm) Group 3:  - Lissycasey v St. Breckan's (Sunday, 1pm) - LIVE ON CLARE FM - Corofin v Kilmurry Ibrickane (Sunday, 1pm) ~ Clare Credit Unions Senior Camogie Championship ~ - Scariff Ogonnelloe will be hoping to take another step toward the semi-finals of the Clare Credit Unions senior camogie championship this weekend  - The East Clare outfit are in pole position to take the top spot in Group Two after overcoming fellow former Munster champions Truagh Clonlara last time out.  - They face neighbours Feakle-Killanena on Friday evening where victory would leave them all but assured of the prime semi-final spot.  - Meanwhile, St Joseph's Doora Barefield and Tulla are facing a crucial game to save their status in the Clare Credit Unions senior camogie championship this weekend.  - The sides meet in Clooney this evening, knowing that victory will likely see them avoid dropping out of the top tier for 2027.  - Next year will see a reduced number of teams competing for the McMahon Cup and a new Premier Intermediate grade being introduced.  Image (c) Clare FM

Daragh Dolan was joined by Clare FM's Derrick Lynch to chat about the weekend's sporting fixtures. ~ TUS Clare SFC ~ - Two different mini league tables could come into play to determine the final placings in Group Three of the TUS Clare senior football championship  - Kilmurry Ibrickane are guaranteed to at least secure a playoff spot ahead of their final round tie against Corofin, who could still secure top spot in the standings with victory.  - Lissycasey know that any result against St Breckan's will see them reach the knockout stages, while the North Clare men need to win in order to avoid the relegation battle.  - A three-way tie at either end of the table is still a possibility   Group 1:  - Cratloe v Doonbeg (Saturday, 3pm) - LIVE ON CLARE FM - Éire óg v St. Joseph's Miltown Malbay (Saturday, 3pm)  Group 2:  - Ennistymon v Kildysart (Saturday, 5pm) - St. Joseph's Doora Barefield v Kilmihill (Saturday, 5pm) Group 3:  - Lissycasey v St. Breckan's (Sunday, 1pm) - LIVE ON CLARE FM - Corofin v Kilmurry Ibrickane (Sunday, 1pm) ~ Clare Credit Unions Senior Camogie Championship ~ - Scariff Ogonnelloe will be hoping to take another step toward the semi-finals of the Clare Credit Unions senior camogie championship this weekend  - The East Clare outfit are in pole position to take the top spot in Group Two after overcoming fellow former Munster champions Truagh Clonlara last time out.  - They face neighbours Feakle-Killanena on Friday evening where victory would leave them all but assured of the prime semi-final spot.  - Meanwhile, St Joseph's Doora Barefield and Tulla are facing a crucial game to save their status in the Clare Credit Unions senior camogie championship this weekend.  - The sides meet in Clooney this evening, knowing that victory will likely see them avoid dropping out of the top tier for 2027.  - Next year will see a reduced number of teams competing for the McMahon Cup and a new Premier Intermediate grade being introduced. Image (c) Clare FM

With children returning to school this week, road safety is once again a major concern, particularly around busy school zones.     A new RSA report shows that 38 children were killed and 620 seriously injured on Irish roads between 2021 and 2025.     Here in Clare, proposals for reduced 30km/h speed limits around schools are also being considered, with pilot projects expected to be initiated in Cratloe and Kilrush.  To discuss child road safety and what more can be done to protect young pedestrians and cyclists, Alan Morrissey was joined by Bridget Ginnity of the Ennis Environmental Action Group and Principal at Cratloe National School, Susan Frawley. Photo (c) PeterEtchells from Getty Images via Canva

Tus Senior Hurling Championship Second round 3 group stage game played at Dr Daly Park, Tulla Saturday 22nd  August 2026 @1.45pm. Match commentary Leo Doyle with Pat McNamara on analysis 00.00 Introduction and team line up 03.27 First Half 35.18 Half time analysis 49.55 Second Half 01.13.55 end of game analysis 1.15.58  Aaron Carroll Cratloe native and PRO Clare County Board.    

Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM's Derrick Lynch to chat about the weekend's sporting fixtures. ~ TUS Senior Hurling Championship ~  Group 1:  - Ballyea v St. Joseph's Doora Barefield (Saturday, Newmarket-on-Fergus, 5pm)  - Inagh-Kilnamona v Clonlara (Saturday, Ennis, 5pm)  Group 2:  - Éire Óg v Broadford (Sunday, Shannon, 1pm)  - Crusheen v Scariff (Sunday, Tulla, 1pm)  Group 3:  - Clooney Quin v O'Callaghan's Mills (Saturday, Sixmilebridge, 1:45pm)  - Cratloe v Feakle (Saturday, Tulla, 1:45pm)  Group 4:  - Newmarket-on-Fergus v Wolfe Tones Shannon (Sunday, Broadford, 4pm)  - Kilmaley v Sixmilebridge (Sunday, Ennis, 4pm)  Image (c) Clare FM

There are calls for better signage and clearer routing for large trucks travelling through Cratloe towards Limerick, after an HGV was forced to reverse around half a mile when it encountered a low bridge.  A local resident who helped the foreign driver navigate back towards the village says the incident took around 30 minutes to resolve, with heavy traffic adding to the difficulty.  They say it is not the first time a large vehicle has encountered problems on the route and are warning that something needs to be done before a serious accident occurs.  To find out more, Alan Morrissey spoke to Pat O'Gorman, Cratloe Fianna Fáil Councillor. Photo (c) Stephen Barnes from Getty Images via Canva

Kilmurry Ibrickane boss Enda Coughlan says his side have plenty of areas to work on, despite a second half surge that saw them qualify for the senior championship quarter finals The Bricks delivered a strong third quarter showing to dispatch Lissycasey 1-16 to 0-12 in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg. Daniel Walsh hit 1-1 for the 2020 champions with Conor Burke and Daryn Callinan both nailing orange flags in the second half. Coughlan says they have to improve on their first half performance. Elsewhere, Miltown are eyeing up Éire Óg in Round 3, with the winner taking top spot in Group 1. Sean O'Brien's side netted three times with Colin Hayes also saving a penalty as they defeated Cratloe 3-13 to 20 points. He's praising the resilience they showed to hold off what Cratloe threw at them in the final minutes.

Food prices could be set to rise again, with warnings that a prolonged drought and rising production costs could add as much as €1,000 a year to the average family's food bill.     Farmers are dealing with falling yields, shortages of fodder and rising input costs, while low-income families are already under significant financial pressure.  To discuss the impact on farmers and consumers, Alan Morrissey was joined by Cratloe-based farmers' representative and former ICMSA General Secretary Eddie Punch, and Clare SVP President Gerardine Cotter. Photo (c) pixelshot via Canva

Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM's Derrick Lynch to chat about the weekend's sporting fixtures. ~ TUS Senior Football Championship ~  Group 1:  - Éire Óg v Doonbeg (Saturday, 4pm) - Cratloe v St. Joseph's Miltown Malbay (Saturday, 5pm) Group 2:  - St. Joseph's Doora Barefield v Kildysart (Saturday, 1pm) - Ennistymon v Kilmihill (Sunday, 1pm)  Group 3:  - Lissycasey v Kilmurry Ibrickane (Friday, 6:45pm) - Corofin v St. Breckan's (Sunday, 3pm)  ~ Clare Credit Unions Senior Camogie Championship ~ - There are four games down for decision this evening in the opening round of the 2026 Clare Credit Unions senior camogie championship.   - Defending champions Inagh-Kilnamona take on last years intermediate champions Clooney-Quin in the opening game of Group One in Kilmaley, while also in that group, Clarecastle-Ballyea face Newmarket on Fergus at Fr McNamara Park.  - There's an East Clare derby in Clareabbey as Tulla take on Scariff-Ogonnelloe while Truagh-Clonlara begin their campaign against Feakle-Killanena in Kilkishen, will all those games underway at 7pm   Image (c) Clare FM

Claire O'Meara is getting ready to bring the joy of line dancing to communities across Clare, with four new classes starting in September in Kilrush, Ennis, Clarecastle and Cratloe.   But for Claire, it's about much more than learning dance steps — it's about getting active, meeting people, building friendships and supporting mental wellbeing.   She recently brought 25 dancers to Áras an Uachtaráin, where they met President Catherine Connolly.  Claire joined Alan Morrissey to tell us more about the classes and the community behind the dancing.  Photo (c) Claire O'Meara via Facebook

Clare TUS  Senior Hurling Championship  Round  2 Game played @Sixmilebridge GAA Saturday 8th August 2026 @6pm. Match commentary from Leo Doyle  with Pat McNamara and Danny Chaplin on analysis.  00.00 Introduction and teams 05.35 Start of first half 37.47 Half Time analysis 43.50 Second Half 1.23.09 Post match analysis LAST ONE STANDING COMPETITION Please show your support for Leo and Pat and all our Sportsline team for the great coverage they give to all our East Clare teams and clubs. You can aclick on https://hub.klubfunder.com/ScariffBayCommunityRadio/competitionmanager/active/leaderboard and SCROLL DOWN to see the last man standing competition. Closing date Fri 21st August 2026 12 Noon Click the link blow to listen to the Round 2 Previews -Sportsline 2026 Ep 27- PODCAST EARLY EDITION - ROUND 2 County Hurling Championships  PREVIEW https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-fehjz-1b2d592  

Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM's Derrick Lynch to chat about the weekend's sporting fixtures. ~ TUS Clare Senior Hurling Championship ~  Saturday:  - Newmarket-on-Fergus v Sixmilebridge (Tulla, 1pm) - Kilmaley v Wolfe Tones Shannon (Clarecastle, 2pm) - Éire Óg v Scariff (Ennis, 4pm) - Inagh-Kilnamona v St. Joseph's Doora Barefield (Ruan, 5pm) - Cratloe v O'Callaghan's Mills (Sixmilebridge, 6pm) Sunday:  - Ballyea v Clonlara (Cratloe, 1pm) - Crusheen v Broadford (Ennis, 2pm) - Clooney-Quin v Feakle (Tulla, 3:30pm) ~ 2026 Clare Ladies Club Football Championship ~ - The 2026 Clare ladies club football championship are underway this weekend with games across each of the grades at adult level  -  Kilmihil's senior title defence begins with a home tie against Eire Óg at St Michael's Park on Sunday afternoon. For just the second time in their history, the West Clare side enter the championship as holders.   - Kilmurry Ibrickane will also have home advantage when they open their season against Doora Barefield in Quilty. These sides met in the championship final in 2024 where Kilmurry came out on top to win their maiden title  Image (c) Clare FM

The Clare based former General Secretary of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association is calling on the Agriculture Minister to ensure Irish farmer's rights to access the EU Single Market are upheld. It comes in the wake of Brittany Ferries' decision to cancel livestock shipping from Rosslare to France, in September. This has resulted in Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice requesting a meeting with the company's management to discuss the matter. Former ICSA General Secretary, Cratloe farmer Eddie Punch says it could seriously impact livelihoods here.

Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM's Derrick Lynch to chat about the opening weekend of the TUS Clare Senior Football Championship. Group 1: Cratloe, Éire Óg, St. Joseph's Miltown, Doonbeg - St Joseph's Miltown v Doonbeg (Saturday, Quilty, 3pm)  - Cratloe v Éire Óg (Saturday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, Ennis, 6pm) - LIVE ON CLARE FM Group 2: St. Joseph's Doora/Barefield, Ennistymon, Kildysart, Kilmihil - Kildysart v Kilmihill (Friday, Cooraclare, 7:30pm)  - St Joseph's Doora/Barefield v Ennistymon (Saturday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, 4pm) - LIVE ON CLARE FM  Group 3: Lissycasey, Corofin, Kilmurry Ibrickane, St. Breckan's  - Kilmurry Ibrickane v St. Breckan's (Friday, Miltown Malbay, 7:30pm) - LIVE ON CLARE FM - Lissycasey v Corofin (Saturday, Clarecastle, 1pm)  Image (c) Clare FM

Inagh Kilnamona hurling manager Eugene Cullinan is praising his side's mental toughness as they shot to the top of Group 1 in the TUS Clare Senior Hurling Championship. An impressive showing saw them dispatch Ballyea 0-29 to 0-19 in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg. Aidan McCarthy, David Fitzgerald alongside Fred and James Hegarty starred for the Combo, while Éamonn Foudy saved a second half penalty from Tony Kelly. Cullinan says the save provided a much needed lift to help them see out the result. In Group 4, Cratloe and Clooney Quin played out the sole draw of the opening round of action. Rian Considine thought he had given Cratloe the two points when he hit the net early in second half stoppage time, however, last year's beaten county finalists fought back with two late points to share the spoils. Clare's Diarmuid Ryan says they're pleased with the result, having trailed by four at the break.

Éire Óg will begin yet another defence of their county title this weekend as the TUS Clare Senior Football Championship gets underway. The two most recent winners of Jack Daly face off in Group 1 in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg on Saturday, as 2023 champions Cratloe providing the opposition. The Townies will be looking claim three county titles back to back, with Cratloe defeating Éire Óg in the semi final on their previous attempt at three-in-a-row. Manager Shane Daniels claims it's vital to get two points on the board facing into a tough group campaign. Cratloe came within three points of facing Éire Óg in the 2025 Jack Daly decider, falling to defeat to St.Joseph's Doora Barefield in the last four. Boss Colm Collins says despite last year's semi final berth, they aren't looking beyond Saturday evening's game. Throw in on Saturday is at 6pm, with commentary on Clare FM thanks to Brian Pyne Tiles Westgate Business Park, Kilrush Road, Ennis

Farm Safety Week is underway, aiming to encourage farmers and farming families to make safety their number one priority.   The campaign comes as concerns remain about the number of serious accidents and fatalities on Irish farms each year.   Joining Alan Morrissey earlier to discuss were Caroline Lynch, Clare Representative on the IFA Farm Family & Social Affairs Committee, and Eddie Punch, Former ICSA General Secretary and Cratloe farmer. If you need support or help following a sudden death or injury on the farm, you can contact Embrace FARM for support on 085-770-9966.  Photo (c) IFA via National Communications Office, The Irish Farmers' Association

A Cratloe native is making waves in Ireland's fashion industry with the launch of what is being described as the country's first occasionwear label designed exclusively for the rental market.   Rhoda McDonagh, founder of Designer Room, has spent almost a decade building one of Ireland's leading luxury fashion rental businesses and is now launching her own collection, SÓ by Rhoda.   The new label aims to combine luxury, sustainability and accessibility, offering high-end designer pieces created specifically to be rented rather than bought.   Rhoda joined Alan Morrissey to tell us more about the journey from Cratloe to becoming a pioneer in Ireland's circular fashion industry. Photo (c) Clare FM

The European Commission has formally proposed an action plan on fertilisers to combat soaring prices caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the Iran War. To discuss this further, Daragh Dolan was joined by Clare IFA County Chair and Feakle farmer, Stephen Walsh, and former General Secretary of the ICSA and Cratloe farmer, Eddie Punch, former General Secretary of the ICSA. Photo (c) Lukas Hartmann from Pexels via canva.com

Introduced by Jim Collins Featuring the latest Match reports from across East Clare, with sporting updates across a number of codes including County and national Hurling, camogie, rugby and football.   Senior County Hurling 0.55 Hurling - Nicholas Rynne Match report Clare v Tipperary  5.33 Interview Adam Hogan 9.44 Interview Diarmaid Ryan 12.48 Interview Brian Lohan    Camogie  16.28 Pauline McNamara Report - Feakle Killanena Camogie v Truagh Clonlara Camogie  17.57 Paschal Sheedy Report - Scariff Ogonnelloe Camogie v Inagh Kilnamona Camogie  20.10 Liam Doyle - Report -Broadford Bodyke Camogie v Clarecastle Ballyea Camogie    Hurling 21.45 Sean O'Halloran - Bodyke v Cratloe  23.12 Jack Treacy - Whitegate v Tubber  24.13 Pat McNamara -  Killanena v Ballyea 25.57 Michael Moroney -  Scariff v Broadford    Sailing 29.28 Pat O'Brien  Cullaun Lake Sailing Competition    

It's been a hugely significant time for Cratloe GAA Club, with the official opening of new facilities including an expanded ball wall, resurfaced astroturf, and the Jackie O'Gorman Stand — alongside a deeply meaningful commemoration marking the 25th anniversary of the passing of Michael Murphy. It's been a period that's brought together pride, progress, and reflection within the community. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Chairman of Cratloe GAA Club, Kevin Browne. Image © Cratloe GAA via Facebook

It's claimed South-East Clare communities have been left in chaos over heavy-goods vehicles attempting to avoid an impassable bridge. It's understood a lack of warning signage on the main road from Sixmilebridge to Cratloe is allowing artic lorries and coaches to reach Poulawilly Bridge, which has a height restriction of 11.6m. The issue is leaving large lines of traffic with no option to reverse back up the R462, causing major delays, with some reports of damage to farm and residential property. Cathaoirleach of the Shannon Municipal District and Sixmilebridge Fine Gael Councillor John Crowe and Cratloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat O'Gorman have been outlining the problem to Clare FM's Daragh Dolan. Photo (c) Norrie3699 Getty Images via Canva

Oil prices have been rising sharply in recent weeks as conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global energy supplies. The knock-on effects are now being felt much closer to home. Farmers are facing rising green diesel costs just as the silage season approaches, while coach operators say soaring fuel prices could significantly increase their annual running costs and put pressure on tourism and passenger services. Alan Morrissey spoke with Clare ICSA representative, Cratloe's Eddie Punch, as well as Brian Farrell of Burren Coaches to get a sense of how the transport sector is viewing all of this. Photo (c) Petra Malaeru Images via Canva

Clare-based metalworker Jane Murtagh is among the 16 designer makers selected by Design & Crafts Council Ireland to exhibit at Collect 2026, the prestigious international fair for contemporary craft and design at Somerset House, London. A graduate of Fine Art from Dun Laoghaire School of Art, Jane has built a distinguished career from her studio in Cratloe, Co. Clare, creating finely crafted metalwork that reflects both technical mastery and artistic vision. At this year's fair, which explores the theme of Four Seasons, her work will form part of Ireland's curated presentation to an international audience of collectors, curators and design professionals.

The Government is facing pressure to produce a progress report for the Shannon Rail Link. Despite being included as an end of the decade objective in the All-Island Strategic Rail Review, no funding has been allocated by the Department of Transport for it this year. The proposed infrastructure would see Shannon Airport connected to the railway network at either Sixmilebridge or Cratloe. Shannon Banks Sinn Féin Councillor James Ryan says real commitment is needed.

It's claimed urgent action needs to be taken on the installation of bus stops in the Cratloe area as a matter of public safety. At this week's meeting of Shannon MD, Clare County Council was requested to liaise with the NTA with the aim of installing bus stops at Cratloe Cross, Portdrine, Laghile, Gallows Hill Cross and O Gorman's Cross. Calls have also been made for the installations of shelters on both sides of the road at Setrights Cross and for the reinstatement of the bus stop and pole at Ballymorris Hill. Cratloe Fianna Fail Councillor Pat O'Gorman, who proposed the motion, says the lack of bus stop signs is leading to children walking long distances along the N18.

The EU is due to vote on the arrangement on Friday, which would increase trade opportunities between Europe and Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. The Taoiseach says huge progress has been made in relation to the deal, but says he doesn't have confidence that Irish farmers won't be under pressure if the deal goes through. Speaking in China, Micheál Martin told reporters that Ireland will vote no. Eddie Punch, Cratloe farmer and former General Secretary of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association was live in-studio on Thursday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey.

Transport Infrastructure Ireland is being accusing of being "asleep at the wheel" regarding the surge in road traffic collisions on the main route between Ennis and Limerick. More than 35 crashes have taken place on the Clare stretch of the M18 motorway and N18 dual-carriageway since the start of September, with the vast majority occurring between Junction 11 Dromoland and Junction 5 Cratloe. The TII has recently committed to a conducing a review which will examine the cause of the incidents and recommend safety measures. Cratloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat O'Gorman wants to see average speed cameras to deter unsafe driver behaviour.

Clare County Council has requested an independent safety review of two "notorious" junctions on the M18. It comes amid a heightened focus on the Clare stretch of the motorway following a spate of recent collisions. Much of the focus of late has been closer to the south of the county, with five collisions last month occurring between Cratloe and Dromoland. But two junctions further up have consistently been the scene of near misses and road crashes and have prompted the council to call for an independent review. These are the slip roads and exits respectively at Junction 13 Tulla and Junction 14 Barefield, with multiple motorists raising concerns that the stopping distance is too short for exiting and when attempting to merge. Ennis Councillor Antoinette Baker Bashua says it's particularly dangerous for tourists and day visitors. Another elected representative meanwhile believes average speed camers are needed on the N18 specifically to garauntee safe driver behaviour. Cratloe Councillor Pat O'Gorman says local homeowners feel their taking their lives into their own hands every day.

Ger O'Donnell, hailed as one of Ireland's finest folk singers and multi-instrumentalists, will be bringing his talents to Lahinch later this week. The Cratloe man will play in Kenny's Bar in Lahinch on Thursday the 13th November. He spoke with Sally-Ann Barrett and performed his new song 'Prove A Man'. Photo (c) Kenny's Bar Facebook

A proposed development which would see several warehouse units built in a residential area of a south-east Clare village has been given the green light. Clare County Council has approved Tekelek Group Holdings Limited's planning application to construct four warehouse units including office accommodation in what the firm has referred to as the "Portdrine Business Park" in Portdrine, Cratloe. A total of nine submissions were made in opposition to the development during the appeals process, with local Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat O'Gorman among those who objected. He believes the additional traffic arising from the development will overwhelm the area and create a road safety risk in the vicinity of the N18.

A Clare TD has written to the Transport Minister, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the Gardaí proposing that a variable speed limit be introduced on the M18 and N18 in Clare. Meelick Fianna Fáil TD Crowe has suggested the measure amid an ongoing spate of road traffic collisions on the route. It comes as one person has been hospitalised as a precautionary measure following a road traffic crash on the N18 near Cratloe this morning. The move would see speed limits change throughout the day as is currently the case on the M50 in Dublin. Deputy Crowe believes it would make driving in the county "an awful lot safer".

Doora/Barefield manager Donagh Vaughan claims their TUS Clare Senior Football Final appearance is 'five years in the making'. The Parish will contest their first decider in 13 years when they take on reigning champions Éire Óg on Sunday afternoon in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg. After coming through the group phase with just one point, wins over Kilmurry Ibrickane in the quarter final and Cratloe in the last four saw them through to the big game. Vaughan says there's a great buzz around the parish going into the game and that his players are determined to deliver a performance. Meanwhile, Éire Óg star, Mark McInerney, claims they're well aware of the threat Doora/Barefield pose to their crown. The Townies needed extra time to overcome the same opposition in the Cusack Cup final earlier this year. McInerney, says their sole focus is on what they can control, heading into Sunday. Throw in on Sunday is at 3:30pm with commentary thanks to Brian Pyne Tiles Westgate Business Park, Kilrush Road, Ennis.

One of Éire Óg's key men says they're confident of maintaining their 100% record in this year's TUS Clare Senior Football Championship and securing the county title in the process. The Townies are aiming to be the first side since Cratloe in 2014 to secure a senior championship double, when they face Doora/Barefield in the final on Sunday afternoon. Victory would see Shane Daniel's charges retain the title they won 12 months ago and secure Jack Daly for the fourth time this decade. Corner back, Dean Ryan, says although they can take confidence from their Cusack Cup victory over the same opposition, they can't afford to rest on their laurels. Meanwhile, Doora Barefield will turn to youth to help see them get their hands on Jack Daly. Captain Darragh O'Shea says they're hopeful they can finally turn recent underage success into a senior county title.

On Friday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey, Clare FM's Derrick Lynch, Ger O'Halloran - Clooney Quin and Brian Howard - Éire Óg discussed this weekends upcoming sporting fixtures. TUS Clare SHC Final: Éire Óg v Clooney-Quin (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, 3:30pm) TUS PIHC Semi-Final: Clarecastle v Whitegate (Saturday, Tulla, 1:30pm) O'Callaghan's Mills v Ruan (Saturday, Gurteen, 4pm) TUS IHC Semi-Final: Ogonnelloe v Inagh-Kilnamona (Saturday, Killanena, 4pm) Smith O'Briens v Kilmaley (Sunday, Cratloe, 12:30pm) LGFA Ladies Football Final: Kilmihil v Banner (Sunday, Doonbeg, 3:30pm)

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 30ú lá de mí Mheán Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1988 tháinig an bord VHI amach gur chaill siad timpeall 17 milliúin punt ina chuntas nua. I 2005 d'éiligh mac de Dolores McNamara ó Luimneach, a bhuaigh a lán airgead sa Lotto mar go raibh plota ann chun é a fuadaigh. I 1977 bhí Gráinne Cronin ó Inis an chéad bhean chun dul chun traenáil mar phíolóta le Aer Lingus. I 1988 bhí na Gardaí sa tSionainn ag fiosrú roinnt briseadh isteach I dtí I gCreatalach agus Bunratty. Sin The Hollies le He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1988. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1978 fuair John Travolta agus Olivia Newton-John a dara huimhir a haon sa Bhreatain lena hamhrán Summer Nights ón scannán Grease. I 1995 fuair an bhanna cheol Simply Red a chéad uimhir a haon sa Bhreatain lena hamhrán Fairground. D'fhan sé sna cairteacha ar feadh ceithre seachtaine. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Kieran Culkin I Meiriceá I 1982 agus rugadh aisteoir stáitse Christopher Jackson I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1975 agus seo chuid de amhrán. 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 30th of September, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1988: The VHI board announced a massive loss of 17 millions pounds in its latest accounts 2005: A son of €115 jackpot winner Dolores McNamara fled limerick following reports of a plot to kidnap him 1977: Ennis born Grainne Cronin made history when she became the first girl chosen by Aer Lingus to train a pilot. 1988 Gardai in Shannon were investigating a series of break in at houses in the Cratloe and Bunratty area. That was The Hollies with He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother – the biggest song on this day in 1988 Onto music news on this day In 1978 John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John had their second UK No.1 from the film 'Grease' with 'Summer Nights.' 1995 Simply Red scored their first UK No.1 single when 'Fairground' started a four-week run at the top of the charts. It was their 15th UK Top 40 hit. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actor Kieran Culkin was born in America in 1982 and stage actor Christopher Jackson was born in America on this day in 1975 and this is one of his songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

To review the sporting fixtures, Alan morrissey was joined on Monday's Morning Focus by Clare FM's Derrick Lynch and Paudie Carmody. Games Reviewed: TUS Clare SFC Semi-Finals: Éire Óg 2-10 Lissycasey 0-9 (Saturday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg) Cratloe 1-14 Doora Barefield 3-11 (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg) Eire Óg and Doora Barefield will face off in the 2025 TUS Clare senior football final. Eire Óg were first through after victory over Lissycasey thanks to goals from Colm Walsh O'Loughlen and Manus Doherty. Clare TUS IFC Semi-Finals: Corofin 2-12 Clondegad 0-16 (Saturday, Clarecastle) Cooraclare 0-12 Banner 0-11 (Saturday, Milltown) Clare TUS PIHC Relegation Final: Bodyke 3-15 Killanena 2-10 (Saturday, Whitegate) Clare Credit Unions Adult Camogie Championship: Group 2: Inagh-Kilnamona v Clarecastle/Ballyea (Friday) Kilkishen v Feakle-Killanena (Saturday) Group 1: Truagh-Clonlara v Newmarket (Saturday) St. Joseph's Doora Barefield v Scariff Ogonelloe (Saturday)

To review the sporting fixtures, Alan morrissey was joined on Monday's Morning Focus by Clare FM's Derrick Lynch and Paudie Carmody Games Reviewed: TUS Clare SFC Quarter- Finals: Lissycasey v St Breckan's (Saturday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg) Eire Óg v Miltown Malbay (Saturday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg) Kilmurry Ibrickane v Doora Barefield (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg) Cratloe v Ennistymon (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg) TUS SFC Relegation Final: Kilmihill v Wolfe Tones (Saturday, Clarecastle) IFC Quarter-Final: Corofin v Shannon Gaels (Saturday, Balynacally) Kilrush Shamrocks v Cooraclare (Saturday, Doonbeg) Clondegad v Naomh Eoin (Sunday, Cooraclare) Banner v Coolmeen (Sunday, Kilmihill) IFC Relegation Final: O'Currys v Ennistymon (Saturday, Quilty) Also we looked ahead to the Clare Credit Unions Senior Camogie Championship.

Scariff and Ballyea will be hoping to bounce back from opening round defeats when they face off in Round 2 of the TUS Clare Senior Hurling Championship. The sides meet in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg on Sunday afternoon, knowing defeat will put their championship campaign in serious jeopardy. Ballyea surrendered an eleven point half time lead as they lost by a point to Kilmaley, while Scariff were edged out by Cratloe by three points first time out. Clare FM analyst, Tommy Guilfoyle, says both teams will be looking to finish the game stronger this time around. Throw on Sunday is at 5pm with commentary on Clare FM with NC Paint and Décor, Ashline, Kilrush Rd, Ennis

Cratloe manager Colm Collins says his side's goal came at the perfect time as they got their first points on the board in the TUS Clare Senior Football Championship. Jamie Moylan fisted to the net as the south-east Clare side finished with a flurry of scores to claim a last gasp win over Kildysart. It means they now sit second in Group 1 ahead of a clash with Doora Barefield in the final round of the group stages. Collins says it was important to bounce back after a tough first outing. Meanwhile, St.Breckan's boss Pa O'Neill says his side weren't clinical enough as they fell to a three point defeat to Kilmurry Ibrickane in their Group 3 encounter. They now face Miltown in a couple weeks to determine who will be guaranteed a spot in the quarter final, with both sides sitting on two points after Round 2. O'Neill says they didn't make the most of the periods of the game where they were on top.

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.

To review the sporting fixtures, Derrick Lynch was joined on Monday's Morning Focus by Clare FM's Derek Dormer and Kevin Sheehan Games Reviewed: TUS Clare SHC: Friday: Group 1: Clonlara v Sixmilebridge (Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chiosog) Group 3: Newmarket-on-Fergus v Éire Óg (Clarecastle) Saturday: Group 2: Clooney Quin v Broadford (Shannon) Group 4: Kilmaley v Ballyea (Sixmilebridge) Group 1: Crusheen v St. Joseph's Doora Barefield (Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chiosog) Group 3: Feakle v Wolfe Tones Shannon (Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chiosog) Group 4: Cratloe v Scariff (Broadford) Group 2: Inagh-Kilnamona v Corofin (Gurteen) Premier IHC: Friday: Group 1: Killanena v O'Callaghan's Mill (Scariff) Saturday: Group 2: Clarecastle v Whitegate (Bodyke) Sunday: Ruan v Sixmilebridge (Cratloe) TUS IHC: Sunday: Group 1: O'Callaghan's Mills v Broadford (Clonlara) Inagh-Kilnamona v Scariff (Clooney) Group 2: St. Joseph's Doora Barefield v Smith O'Briens (Broadford) Newmarket-on-Fergus v Kilmaley (Ballyea) All Ireland Minor B LGFA Final: Clare v Sligo (Saturday, Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence, Bekan)

To preview the sporting fixtures, Alan Morrissey was joined on Monday's Morning Focus by Clare FM's Derrick Lynch. TUS Clare SHC: Friday: Group 1: Clonlara v Sixmilebridge (Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chiosog, 7pm) - LIVE Group 3: Newmarket-on-Fergus v Éire Óg (Clarecastle, 7pm) Saturday: Group 2: Clooney Quin v Broadford (Shannon, 1:30pm) Group 4: Kilmaley v Ballyea (Sixmilebridge, 3:30pm) Group 1: Crusheen v St. Joseph's Doora Barefield (Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chiosog, 4pm) Group 3: Feakle v Wolfe Tones Shannon (Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chiosog, 6pm) - LIVE Group 4: Cratloe v Scariff (Broadford, 6pm) Group 2: Inagh-Kilnamona v Corofin (Gurteen, 7pm) Premier IHC: Friday: Group 1: Killanena v O'Callaghan's Mill (Scariff, 7pm) Saturday: Group 2: Clarecastle v Whitegate (Bodyke, 6pm) Sunday: Ruan v Sixmilebridge (Cratloe, 1pm) TUS IHC: Sunday: Group 1: O'Callaghan's Mills v Broadford (Clonlara, 1pm) Inagh-Kilnamona v Scariff (Clooney, 1pm) Group 2: St. Joseph's Doora Barefield v Smith O'Briens (Broadford, 1pm) Newmarket-on-Fergus v Kilmaley (Ballyea, 1pm) All Ireland Minor B LGFA Final: Clare v Sligo (Saturday, Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence, Bekan, 2:30pm)

Managers Views - 2025 Clare SFC Round One Clare FM Commentary Games Eire Óg v Cratloe; Kilmihil v Lissycasey; KIB v Miltown

The days of cheap food are over! That is the warning coming from the Irish Creamery Milk Supp­liers Association (ICMSA). The farming group was speaking in light of food inflation being double the rate of general inflation, with has resulted in many families being left with little option but to spend an additional €3,000 a year due to the rise in grocery prices. The ICMSA is pointing the finger of blame for the rising cost of produce at politicians, accusing them of “profound ignorance”. To discuss this furthere, Alan Morrissey was joined by Martin McMahon, Clare ICMSA Secretary and O'Callaghan's Mills farmer and Eddie Punch, Clare Farmers Rep and former General Secretary of the ICSA, Cratloe farmer.

A south Clare village is said to be forced into shutdown on a regular basis due to outdated water infrastructure. On foot of a notice of motion from Cratloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat O'Gorman, Shannon Municipal District has written to Uisce Éireann requesting an upgrade of the water main that delivers water to the village. It's understood the pipe is no longer fit for purpose and that the area has experienced water outages three times in May alone. Councillor O'Gorman says businesses in the locality frequently find themselves unable to operate due to supply disruptions.

Jim Enright is this year's Munster Scór Long Service Award recipient at the All-Ireland Senior Scór Finals taking place in Castlebar this Saturday, April 26th. Jim first took part in Scór on Bloody Sunday, January 1972. The event was postponed due to the outrage. Jim has taken part every year since then with little success until Flann O'Reilly from West Clare and Michael Thorne from South Tipperary came on board. They have won numerous Trath na gCeist County titles, four Munster titles and one All Ireland title in that period. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by livestock farmer from Cratloe, Jim Enright. Photo. (c) Jim Enright being congratulated by the Munster GAA Chairman Tim Murphy

Clare artists have once again shown what huge hearts they have in donating an array of uniquely special artworks for this year's incognito art sale in aid of the Jack and Jill Children's Foundation. A total of six artists from the Banner County have come together to back the fundraising endeavour, which enables eight Clare families to continue to receive vital care and support from the Foundation for their children. To discuss this further, Peter O'Connell was joined by Artist from Cratloe, for whom it is her third year doing incognito, Yvonne Locke, and communications manager with the Jack and Jill Children's Foundation, Eileen O'Malley. Picture © Jack and Jill Children's Foundation

The Minister for Finance says he expects jobs to be impacted in the medium term, as a result of the US tariffs imposed on Europe. The government says it's still unclear exactly how jobs would be hit, but Paschal Donohoe wants a negotiated settlement to the US tariffs. Minister Donohoe says a prediction on jobs could not be made until the EU outlines its response.. Meanwhile, the Irish Exporters Association will meet the Tanaiste Simon Harris at today's Trade Forum. Chief Executive Simon McKeever says a calm response is needed to President Trump's US tariffs... To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Cratloe farmer and Former ICSA General Secretary, Eddie Punch, and Birgitta Curtin, Burren Smokehouse.