Podcasts about Killaloe

A new Irish documentary celebrating music, friendship and second chances is coming to Clare this week. Once We Were Punks, directed by Frank Shouldice, tells the story of four school friends from Cavan who formed a punk band in the 1980s, before life took them in different directions, only to reunite decades later and rediscover the dream. The film is launching at the Arc Cinema in Ennis from this Friday (22nd) To find out more, Daragh Dolan was joined by the Director/Writer, Frank Shouldice, Killaloe musician David Meagher and band member, Paddy Glackin. Image (c) Arc Cinema Ennis Image (c) The Arc Cinema Ennis

Some of the world's finest musicians and performers will descend on Killaloe and Ballina this June Bank Holiday weekend for the 2026 Killaloe Music Festival. The festival programme features an extraordinary mix of classical music, folk traditions, spoken word and immersive performances, with internationally acclaimed artists including Rhiannon Giddens, Denise Chaila and Sibéal Ní Chasaide performing in intimate venues across the twin towns. From candlelit concerts in St Flannan's Cathedral to family-friendly musical adventures and free community events, the festival continues to build a reputation as one of Ireland's most distinctive cultural experiences. To tell us more, Boris Hunka, the festival manager joined Alan Morrissey on Morning Focus. Image © SCS Killaloe Music Festival

A new project intending to prevent young people from becoming involved in anti-social or criminal behaviour has been launched in East Clare. Operated by Foróige, the DERG Youth Diversion Project has been set up to deliver supports to families and support young people in East Clare and North Tipperary in making positive choices. It will operate from two bases in Killaloe and Nenagh, serving a catchment area of almost 63,000 people. Killaloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Tony O'Brien says being given access to wholesome outlets can be lifechanging for a young person.

On Friday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey had a chat with Killaloe singer-songwriter Oscar Blue, who's just released his debut album Birds In Winter. Written between London's East End and the west of Ireland, the record is a reflective collection that finds meaning in everyday moments. Photo (c) oscarbluemusic.com

A multi-award-winning singer-songwriter and one of the most respected voices in folk music, Steve Knightley is bringing his solo tour to Killaloe this evening for a special fundraising concert at St Flannan's Cathedral. Best known as co-founder of Show of Hands, his music is celebrated for its storytelling, sense of place, and deep connection with audiences. For more on this, Steve Knightley and The Very Rev'd Dr Richard Marsh, Dean of Killaloe joined Alan Morrissey on Wednesday's Morning Focus.

Repair and upgrade works at an East Clare cathedral have been funded to the tune of almost €100,000. St Flannan's Cathedral in Killaloe has been granted €95,820 for the repair and re-point of its east gable, south walls, buttresses, south transept and north nave buttresses. The money comes through the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage's Historic Structures Fund which has announced a total of €4.42 million for 40 projects nationwide. Killaloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Tony O'Brien says it's a vote of confidence in the area.

A number of East Clare residents are reportedly experiencing difficulty accessing their homes due to damage on their roads caused by the Killaloe Bypass project. Unveiled last May, the €88 million development saw the construction of a new bridge connecting Killaloe and Ballina as well as a two-kilometre single carriageway bypass. Follwing complaints of parts of nearby roads having sunk due to wear and tear caused by construction vehicles, Killaloe Municipal District has pledged to seek restoration works funding from the Department of Transport. Fianna Fáil Councillor Tony O'Brien, who raised the issue at the latest Killaloe MD meeting, says at the very least, the roads should be restored to the condition they were in before the project began.

The Cathaoirleach of the Killaloe Municipal District has suggested people should "take the law into their own hands" to combat an ongoing issue at a popular amenity. Whitegate Fine Gael Councillor Pat Burke has asked Clare County Council for a progress update on its attempts to take charge of Mountshannon Harbour amid reports of abandoned boats at the pier. The local authority says the harbour management has proved "challenging" as part of the harbour isn't registered, and claims it's liaising with Waterways Ireland on the matter. Councillor Burke says many of the boats are in a poor state of repair and are an eyesore for locals and visitors alike.

Communities across Clare are being urged to extra vigilant on home security following multiple break-in attempts in Clarecastle last weekend. It follows video footage circulating of four masked men attempting to gain access to homes in St Joseph's Terrace in the early hours of Sunday morning. The trend has been reflected throughout the county, with Gardaí investigating in similar incidents in Tulla, Killaloe, Shannon, Ennis and more. Mayor of Clare and Clarecastle Fine Gael Councillor Paul Murphy says it's vital residents have their guard up and that Gardaí are immediately informed of suspicous activity.

Stephen Fletcher presents Beyond Belief for Sunday 29th March. He has an interview with the Bishop of Tuam, Limerick and Killaloe , Michael Burrows , after his 'Peregrinations' visiting parishes the length and breadth of his diocese . Stephen also talks to Revd Michael Mulqueen a Local Misister for the Clonfert Union of Parishes. Michael is currently ordained as a Deacon and will be oedained priest on Pentecost Sunday the 24th May.

 has come and gone, but Daragh and Stephen were delighted to chat with some of the parade committee members from Feakle, Tulla, Kilkishen and Killaloe about the plans they had in place to celebrate this special day on the 17th of March. Deirdre Duff - Chairperson of Tulla Parade Committee Jim Moroney - Kilkishen Development Association Arlene White - Killaloe Parade Brendan Rochford - Feakle Parade  Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle 14th March 2026 hosted by Daragh Leamy and Stephen Minogue and broadcast live from the Derg Alliance building Scariff, Co. Clare. 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

Local representatives from the east of the county are arguing they've been dealt an effective funding cut for local and regional roads maintenance. The Killaloe Municipal District has been allocated just shy of €7.4 million for the upkeep and repair of its roads network as part of Clare County Council's 2026 budget. It's a 3% increase on last year for the region which contains 28% of the county's local and regional roads, but local representatives claim it's a real terms reduction when inflation is taken into account. The funding was unveiled at this week's Killaloe MD meeting where roads were a dominant discussion topic, with proposals put forward for "cat's eyes" on major route, and funding for footpath repairs in a major town. Clare FM's Seán Lyons went along to the meeting and caught up with Maghera Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Hayes and O'Callaghan's Mills Fine Gael Councillor Conor Ryan. Image © Geograph.ie

All regions of Clare with the exception of Ennis will have additional funds for roads maintenance in the coming year. Clare County Council has unveiled a €48 million funding package for municipal district works in 2026. €9 million has been set aside for the Kilrush region, indicating a 6% increase on last year. The Ennistymon area has been allocated €6.5 million, up 20% on 2025, while Killaloe's is seeing a 3% boost to just shy of €7.4 million. Shannon's share of funding has shot up by 14% to €3.3 million while Ennis is the only municipal district seeing its funding drop this year, with just €2.98 million given to the county town, showing a decrease of 12%. The funding package was unveiled to Ennis's local elected representatives at a special meeting at Áras Contae an Chláir this week. Clare FM's Seán Lyons went along and spoke to a number of elected reps, including Clarecastle Fianna Fáil Councillor Tom O'Callaghan, about their thoughts. Image © Geograph.ie

We're shining a light on a very special community event happening next month for World Autism Month. An Autism Awareness Walk is being organised in Killaloe and Ballina in partnership with As I Am, Ireland's national autism charity for the 10th of April. Earlier, Alan Morrissey spoke with Ailis Conacur, Cian Dwan, and David O'Hora from Corlann services, who are leading the walk to raise awareness, promote inclusion, and bring the community together. Image © Clare Fm

The Bishop of Killaloe is reminding the people of Clare the honour the legacy of Saint Patrick today. The Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference is asking to public to "unite in prayer for world peace" and "reach out to people from around the world who have come to live within our communities" on this day. The message comes amid ongoing violence in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and elsewhere. Bishop Fintan Monahan says Patrick's humanitarian values should be remembered.

 This week Host Jim Collins talks to Arlene White to get all the news from Killaloe,

 as broadcast live from the Killaloe Ballina resource centre, Killaloe and hosted by Tom Hanley and Patricia Anne Moore. Saturday Chronicle is kindly sponsored by James M Nash and Co and Derg Kitchen Design   http://dergkitchendesign.ie.

Originally broadcast Live from the SBCR Studio on 14th February 2026 as part of Saturday Chronicle hosted by Pat O'Brien and Anthony Lenihan.  Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

talking about a fundraising gala happening at the Lakeside Hotel on the 8th of March 2026. Diane speaks about the performers taking part in the event including a specially assembled KMF house ensemble and an exceptional line-up of 2026 festival artists, including Owen Gilhooly, Caroline Moreau, Jean McGlynn, and special guest, Denise Chaila, alongside local artists including the Hunka Quartet, the Killaloe Male Voice Choir and The Gúnas. Tickets available at  https://killaloemusicfestival.com/buy-tickets  Originally Broadcast as part of News Extra Ep 196. Originally broadcast 28th February 2026

This episode begins at the ancient seven-arch bridge in Killaloe, the crossing point where Clare, Tipp and Limerick collide, and jumps to Višegrad in eastern Bosnia, where Ivo Andrić's The Bridge on the Drina uses one structure to tell a five-century story of tribes, trade, love, and conflict. Back in Ireland, the row over closing the old Killaloe bridge is about suburban sprawl swallowing once-separate towns and turning them into commuter satellites. Ireland has built a low-density model that forces people into cars, clogs villages with traffic, and makes the whole system fragile. Just 13% of Irish people live in apartments, compared to 46% across Europe, and the gap between where jobs and services are concentrated and where people actually live is now being paid for in time, congestion, and quality of life. So where do you look for a better model? Japan. We end in the Tokyo–Yokohama mega-region, 38 million people living densely, safely, and efficiently, and ask why Ireland keeps choosing a “rainbelt” version of American car sprawl, instead of building compact, mixed-use neighbourhoods that let people live near where they work, study and socialise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Fr Brendan Quinlivan presents Beyond Belief for this Sunday. The programme tonight includes a reflection on Lent and the inclusion of the Pledge in Confirmation from Bishop Fintan. Peggy McInerney from Tulla Pioneers on the 25th Anniversary of the Matt Talbot Novena in Tulla and an invitation to consider sponsoring a sick/assisted pilgrim on the Killaloe pilgrimage.

from Killaloe / Ballinas mens shed talk about the group  set up in the last year who meet weekly in Ballina Parish Hall and about the services taking place in Killaloe and Ballina in February  Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle 17th January 2026 hosted by Patricia Anne Moore and Tom Hanley. 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

talking about the Resonance Festival taking place in Killaloe and Ballina in February  https://resonance-loughderg.com/  Individual tickets are available for each event which is taking part in various locations including the Lakeside hotel, Goosers, twomile gate, the Barn and St Flannans Cathedral.  Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle 17th January 2026 hosted by Patricia Anne Moore and Tom Hanley. 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

 has a background in Education and is setting up a group catering for Irish for improvers in Killaloe and surrounding both for young and old who may have forgotten what they learnt when they were younger. Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle 17th January 2026 hosted by Patricia Anne Moore and Tom Hanley. 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

with Sgt Ger Harrington, Killaloe as broadcast live from the Killaloe Ballina resource centre, Killaloe and hosted by Tom Hanley and Patricia Anne Moore. Saturday Chronicle is kindly sponsored by James M Nash and Co and Derg Kitchen Design   http://dergkitchendesign.ie.

Now in its fourth year, the volunteer-led Resonance Festival, returns this February to Killaloe and Ballina on the shores of Lough Derg. The festival brings together leading voices from economics, culture, sport, media and music. To tell us what's new for Resonance in 2026 and why the move to February matters, Alan Morrissey was joined by the Chair of Resonance Festival, Steve Coakley.

Killaloe is set to become the latest town to embrace the festive spirit with the lighting of its Christmas tree this evening. The first joint Christmas lights ceremony between Killaloe and Ballina will get underway from 5:15pm on the Old Killaloe - Ballina Bridge with the tree lighting taking place from 6pm. The local youth choir will provide the backdrop with Christmas carols, while Santa and his elves are set to make a special appearance. Killaloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Tony O'Brien, is hopeful the event will draw a big crowd to kickstart a new tradition for both towns.

There's growing concern this week following the confirmed spread of the invasive Demon shrimp across several locations along the River Shannon and Lough Derg. After the species was first detected below Lough Derg, further surveys have now identified it in Killaloe, Dromineer, Garrykennedy, Terryglass, Rossmore, Mountshannon, Portumna and even as far as Lough Ree. The predator species poses a serious risk to the ecology of local freshwater systems, prompting fresh warnings for communities and water users. On Friday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Cllr Pat Burke, Whitegate Fine Gael Councillor. Photo (c) Clare County Council Facebook

Securing a place in the WNBF Bodybuilding World Championship in Los Angeles is a “dream come true” for former Killaloe minor hurler Dylan Nolan. Sligo-based Dylan Nolan earned his place among the world's best after winning his category at the World Natural Bodybuilding Championships (WNBF) Ireland national competition. Alan Morrissey spoke to Dylan to find out how he got on. Photo (c) WNBF Ireland Facebook

Clare County Council has been asked to "step up to the plate" and acquire lands for a new car park in the east of the county "as a matter of urgency". At this week's meeting of East Clare's local elected representatives, Fianna Fáil Councillor Tony O'Brien requested an update on the purchase of land known locally as Dean's Field for the provision of a new car park in Killaloe. Killaloe Municipal District responded saying legal issues have resulted in acquisition process taking longer than anticipated. Councillor O'Brien says the local authority needs to move more quickly.

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey welcomed Siobhán Mulcahy to studio. She informed us on the many cultural events that are happening around the county. She spoke on the grand dance in Mullagh; remembrance ceremony in Killaloe; Ennis players and so many more.

A Clare community organisation is among the beneficiaries of a new government programme that redirects the proceeds of crime. The €4.4m Community Safety Fund is entirely composed of monies seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau. It's now been reinvested in 42 voluntary organisations nationwide, with the Killaloe Ballina Family Resource Centre getting €45,300. Centre Administrator Brona Moriarty says it will play a huge role in their operations.

On this week's Atlantic Tales Pat Flynn visits Killaloe to hear about the town's most famous son, an intelligent tactician and deadly warrior, leader of the Dalcassian Army and High King of Ireland. He reigned over a thousand years ago however the story of the legendary Brian Ború will never be forgotten.

Hope is being expressed that a decision to pedestrianise an East Clare bridge won't hamper local businesses. It comes as Clare and Tipperary County Councils have decided to permanently pedestrianise the 18th century Killaloe-Ballina bridge. It follows what's been described as a successful trial period by the local authorities, which had been running for the last three months after the opening of the new €88m Brian Boru Bridge. Killaloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Tony O'Brien says a targeted tourism strategy is needed.

An initiative aimed at enhancing the tourism offering of an East Clare town has received €1 million in government funding. The Killaloe-Ballina Twin-Town Tourism, Regeneration and Enhancement Project has been allocated the money under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund. It's understood the project will include proposals outlined in the Killaloe-Ballina plan and will focus on key buildings, sites, laneways, streets, and town centre public realm enhancement and regeneration works. Killaloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Tony O'Brien has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons the funding will pave the way for a number of much-needed improvements to come to fruition.

Kilkee and Ballyvaughan continue to have raw sewerage discharged into their waters on a daily basis. The Environmental Protection Agency's Urban Wastewater Report for 2024 shows they were among 15 towns and villages doing so, due to a lack of connection to a treatment plant. Kilmihil, meanwhile is being classed as a priority area as mistreated wastewater is causing harm to lakes, rivers, estuaries and coastal waters, while plants at Lahinch and Killaloe failed to meet standards. EPA Drinking Water and Wastewater Enforcement Inspector David Shannon has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that Uisce Éireann must urgently expedite its work.

Killaloe and Ballina have a striking new landmark thanks to Resonance Lough Derg and an acclaimed, international street artist. The landmark, a glowing mural of the Salmon of Knowledge is the work of London-based artist David Speed. It marks the countdown to the next Resonance Lough Derg Festival, a micro-festival of ideas, art, and performance taking place across multiple venues in February 2026. Alan Morrisey was joined by Steve Coakley, Chairperson of Resonance Lough Derg to find out more.

Emergency medical response charity CRITICAL has established a new Community First Responder (CFR) group in Ennis, County Clare. A dedicated team of nine volunteers are now responding to life-threatening emergencies in the town and its surrounding areas. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by David Tighe, Killaloe-based Chief Executive of CRITICAL. Photo Credit: Photo (c) Critical - Emergency Medical Response via Facebook

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 28ú lá de mí Lúnasa, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1988 scaoileadh urchar ar Gharda nuair a bhí sé I gcoinne triúir robálaí a bhí faoi airm ag tí I gCill Dara. I 1997 dúirt an IRFU leis na chlub go gcaithfidh gach duine a bheith cláraithe chuig an árachas saoil agus árachas gortú, ionas go mbeidís ábalta imirt. I 1988 sheas Nancy Kelly ó Lissycasey as a bpost mar altra de bharr go raibh sí mar Clare's Darlin Girl. I 2005 bhí a lán tacaíocht ó ghrúpaí slatiascaireacht, oibreoir báid agus seirbhísí cuardaigh agus tarrthála don mhuiríne leis an chostas de 3 milliúin euro. Sin Oasis le The Importance Of Being Idle – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2005. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1968 chuaigh The Beach Boys chuig uimhir a haon sa Bhreatain lena hamhrán Do It Again. I 1972 chuaigh Alice Cooper chuig uimhir a haon sa Bhreatain lena hamhrán School's Out. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Jack Black I Meiriceá I 1969 agus rugadh amhránaí Shania Twain I gCeanada ar an lá seo I 1965 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 28th of August, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1997: The IRFU told rugby clubs every one of their junior and senior players needed to be registered to life and injury insurance to play. 1988: A Garda was shot after a confrontation with 3 heavily armed raiders outside a house in Kildare. 1988: 22 year old Nancy Kelly from Lissycasey stepped out of her career as a nurse to be selected as Clare's Darlin Girl. 2005: the provision of a €3 million marina 2 km south of Killaloe had immense backing by boat operators, angling groups and search and rescue units. That was Oasis with The Importance Of Being Idle – the biggest song on this day in 2005 Onto music news on this day In 1968 The Beach Boys were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Do It Again'. 1972 Alice Cooper was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'School's Out'. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actor Jack Black was born in America in 1969 and singer Shania Twain was born in Canada on this day in 1965 and this is one of her songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Thursday's Morning Focus broadcasted live from the Killaloe library as part of Clare FM's Summer Tour. Alan Morrissey kicked off the show with his first guest, Brian McCarthy, Senior Planner and Coordinator with the Killaloe Municipal District. Brian provided an overview of the district, explaining how the Killaloe MD operates. Fresh doubt has been cast on the project as the Friends of the Irish Environment launched a new High Court challenge over the wastewater connection granted by Uisce Éireann. Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Daly shared his view that the challenge should be dismissed, while environmental activist Tony Lowes, one of the directors of the Friends of the Irish Environment, joined Alan Morrissey for a further discussion. Local heritage was celebrated with Arlene White, Chair of the Killaloe-Ballina Local History Society. Alan highlighted tourism in the area with Margaret O'Donnell from the Killaloe Tourist Office. A meeting took place between the Midwest couple Melanie and Barry Cleary and the Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, six years after the tragic death of their daughter, Eve. Melanie Cleary spoke with Alan about the meeting. Jessica O'Keeffe from Clare Sports Partnership outlined the upcoming Clare Outdoor Recreation Plan and opportunities for local clubs, trails, and water-based activities. While, Aldo Andreucetti from Clare County Council spoke about the Fáilte Ireland Platforms for Growth sports activity facility in Ballycuggaran.  Paddy Collins from Ballina Riverside Pool also joined the show. Local business voices included Cathal Quin of Flanagan's on the Lake, Ballina and Catriona Devereux, owner of Mother Goose Creche, with Margaret Coleman, in-house chef. Alan also welcomed traditional Irish singer Deirdre Scanlan, who performed live and shared stories from her career as an All-Ireland champion and international performer. The Clare Women in Business segment featured Pat Flynn visiting Tubber to meet Niamh Baker, co-owner of the Burren Inn, discussing her entrepreneurial journey.

A local electoral area in Clare is among 15 nationwide which had more deaths than births in 2022. A new analysis of data by the Central Statistics Office shows the Kilrush local electoral area experienced the fifth-largest natural decrease rate in the country in the year in question. The Kilrush LEA recorded 190 births and 213 deaths in 2022, giving it a natural decrease of 23, translating to a natural decrease rate per 1,000 of population of -1. This makes the area one of just 15 in Ireland where there were more deaths than births in 2022. The Ennistymon LEA's natural increase was close to neutral, with 176 births and 173 deaths occurring, resulting in a natural increase rate of 0.2. The Ennis, Shannon and Killaloe areas all recorded natural increases with Ennis having the highest at 3.5. The findings are in contrast to those of 2021 when each of the five LEAs in Clare experienced natural increases.

Now to a truly inspiring journey unfolding across Clare and beyond this week — it's the annual Step by Step Walk to Knock, raising funds and awareness for the incredible work of Mary's Meals. The walk began on August 7th and will continue right through to the 15th, with walkers making their way step by step across the country — passing through places like Clonlara, Killaloe, Feakle, and now heading toward Scarriff and Tuamgraney. To learn more about the walk, how to support it, and the impact of Mary's Meals Peter O'Connell was joined by walker and organiser Ger Silke. Photo Credit: Ger Sike

A protest is set to take place this Friday, August 1st at 7:20pm in Killaloe, as locals voice their frustration over changes to the use of the historic 18th-century bridge. The walking protest will cross the new Brian Ború Bridge and return, aiming to highlight the lack of consultation with local businesses and communities. For more on this, Derrick Lynch was joined by Eddie O'Gorman, organiser,

Authorities have promised a quick and effective response if the upcoming pedestrianisation trial of the old Killaloe Bridge leads to traffic congestion. From July 28th to October 17th, the 18th century crossing between Killaloe and Ballina will be closed to vehicular traffic. Clare County Council says that while it doesn't anticipate significant congestion, it will liaise with An Garda Siochána and the emergency services to remedy the situation if unforeseen traffic delays occur. Killaloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Tony O'Brien says it's vital a contingency plan is in place.

A Clare centenarian, one of Ireland's oldest men, has passed away. Michael Hannon, late of Main Street, Killaloe died last Sunday at the age of 104. He would have been 105 years-old next February. Michael, who was pre-deceased by his wife Nancy and daughter Geraldine (Purcell), is survived by his daughter Anne, son John, and extended family and friends. Michael will be buried following funeral mass around now (11am, Wednesday) in St. Flannan's Church, Killaloe. To remember Michael and his remarkably long life, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tony O'Brien, Killaloe Fianna Fail Councillor.

Three pubs in East Clare are currently up for sale. Reddan's Bar in Killaloe; Nuala's Bar and Restaurant, Tuamgraney; and Stritch's Pub, Clonlara are all trading and being sold as going concerns. To find out more about the reasons behind the impending sale of of Nuala's bar and restaurant in Tuamgraney, I am Alan Morrissey was joined by Nuala O'Brien, of Nuala's bar and restaurant, Tuamgraney. PHOTO CREDIT: Nualas.ie

As the show is in Killaloe today, it would be a missed opportunity not speaking to this woman: she's a marathon swimmer, an Ireland and Munster rugby legend and a local.Rosie Foley joins Seán for a chat!

It's time for some summer vibes! The weather here in Killaloe (where the show is taking place today) is stunning and the summer feels in full swing.Henry McKean has been chatting to locals and visitors and asking: is Killaloe paradise?

Presented by Petula Martyn, coming from the twin towns of Killaloe and Ballina ahead of the opening of the Brian Boru Bridge today.