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Celebrated Dublin singer-songwriter Colm Gavin is set to bring his 2026 UK and Ireland tour to West Clare next month, with a special performance at The Frozen Spoon in Miltown Malbay on July 24th.    The tour follows a string of sold-out shows and the release of his latest album, Live at Whelans, recorded in one of Ireland's most iconic music venues.  Known for his engaging stage presence, witty banter and blend of folk, acoustic and jazz influences, Colm has also written songs for some of Ireland's best-known performers. Alan Morrissey spoke to Colm Gavin to find out more about what the tour has in store. Photo (c) Colm Gavin via Facebook

The Irish vocalist and songwriter SAL is celebrated for her raw, emotional writing and powerful performances that connect deeply with audiences across the globe. Originally from County Kildare and now based between Milan and Miltown Malbay, Ireland, SAL has built a reputation for electrifying live shows, gracing Ireland's most prestigious venues and festivals while captivating listeners abroad in Germany, Switzerland, Lithuania, and the UK. In the world of live music, SAL has carved out a vibrant and steadily rising path. From headline shows across Ireland to regular appearances at Irish and European tours, she has cultivated a loyal and growing international following. Along the way, she has shared stages with some of Ireland's most respected artists, including Declan O'Rourke, Scullion, Hermitage Green, Mick Flannery, The Stunning and Luka Bloom. Every release from SAL over the past two years has reached #1 on the Irish iTunes Charts, cementing her as one of Ireland's most consistent independent chart-topping artists. Following multiple national tours and sold-out European dates, she has continued to expand her audience through powerful support slots, headline shows, and intimate touring formats both at home and abroad. Her recent café tours across Ireland and continued performances in Germany have further deepened her connection with audiences, while the closing months of 2025 offered her the space to fully immerse herself in recording. In 2026, SAL will release her highly anticipated second studio album, her most vulnerable and powerful body of work to date. Fully acoustic, the record marks a return to her folk roots, back to where it all began when she was named New Folk Artist of the Year in 2017. Stripped back and emotionally fearless, this new chapter reflects an artist coming home to her sound. With new music on the horizon, SAL hopes to grace stages across Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and Ireland once again, continuing to expand her international presence through deeply authentic live performance. Her commitment to her craft remains unwavering, and her trajectory as an independent Irish artist continues to rise with strength, integrity, and heart.

Parents of children born through surrogacy are calling on the Government to act without delay, as key parts of the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024 remain unimplemented. While the law was passed nearly two years ago, many families say they are still living with legal uncertainty, with children not fully recognised as having two parents under Irish law. On Tuesday's Morning Focus Alan Morrissey was joined by two West Clare mothers who know these challenges all too well. Fiona Whyte from Miltown Malbay, whose children Ruby and Donal were born through surrogacy in India, and Hilary O'Donovan from Kilrush, whose twins were born via surrogacy in Ukraine in 2016. They've both been navigating the legal gaps for years — and are now adding their voices to calls for urgent improvement of legislation surrounding surrogacy. Image © Natalie Bond from Pexels Via Canva

The May Bank Holiday weekend brought a new burst of life to Miltown Malbay, as a brand-new festival celebrating traditional Irish music made its debut. Led by renowned musician Joanie Madden, the May Day Festival has already been hailed as a major success—giving local businesses a welcome boost and earning comparisons to a “Mini Willie Clancy.” With music, dancing, workshops and sessions filling the town, there's already talk of this becoming a major annual event in West Clare. On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Joanie Madden herself, and Mickey Wilson of Friels, to look back on a very special weekend. Photo (c) Visit Clare

Concerns have been raised following recent inspections of several IPAS centres in County Clare, where a number of contractual breaches were identified, including issues around overcrowding, safety and living conditions. The inspections, carried out by the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, examined facilities in Lisdoonvarna, Ennis and Miltown Malbay, with mixed findings across the centres. Earlier, Alan Morrissey was joined by John Lannon, CEO of Doras to discuss what this means for residents and the wider system. John firstly gave me his reaction to the findings. And for more on this he was joined on the line by Clare MEP Michael McNamara. Image © Clare Fm

This May Bank Holiday weekend, something new and exciting is coming to Miltown Malbay. Kind Kitchen @ Design Bank is a vibrant pop-up food court bringing together local producers, talented chefs, and flavours from around the world—all in a unique, community-focused setting. From Wagyu burgers and Caribbean street food to tapas, crepes, and Italian favourites, it's a celebration of food, culture, and connection. Alan Morrissey was joined by the people behind it all—founder Aoife O'Malley and Wagyu producer Garreth Quinlivan. Image © Clare Fm

This Saturday, the focus is on sustainability, style, and community spirit in West Clare, as a special Pop-Up Shop takes place at Miltown Malbay Community Centre. With a wide range of pre-loved clothes, shoes, and accessories for women, men, and children, the event encourages people to embrace the “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” message—all while picking up some great finds. The café will also be open on the day, with proceeds going to Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. Alan Morrissey was joined by one of the organisers, Fiona Whyte. Image © Fiona Whyte via Facebook

This May Bank Holiday weekend, something very special is coming to the home of traditional Irish music in West Clare. A brand-new festival in Miltown Malbay, hosted by one of the most celebrated names in Irish music, Joanie Madden, promises a fantastic mix of concerts, sessions, workshops and dancing, bringing together local talent and international performers. Joanie joined Alan Morrissey live in-studio on Tuesday's Morning Focus.

This evening at The Westbridge, Miltown Malbay, legendary French guitarist and singer Claude Bourbon takes the stage. This special event marks the third fundraiser in support of Médecins Sans Frontières, whose vital humanitarian work continues to support civilians in war-torn regions, including Gaza. Claude Bourbon is a master of his craft, blending classical guitar with an acoustic fusion of blues, jazz, folk, and Spanish influences. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by the promoter of the event, John Roberts.

A community fundraiser in Miltown Malbay is aiming to bring people together for a night of music, while supporting families in Gaza. The “Let's Dance” disco will take place on April 10th, raising vital funds for those affected by the ongoing crisis. Joining Alan Morrissey on Morning Focus to tell us more was organiser Su Powell. Image © Let's Dance Disco Fundraiser for Gaza by Gather For Gaza Milltown Malbay

An upcoming Tractor, Truck and Vintage Car Run in Miltown Malbay is not only a celebration of community spirit, but also a heartfelt tribute to two much-missed locals, John Downes and Tim O'Dwyer. The event is raising funds for the Miltown Moy Defibrillator, and organiser Rachel Downes joined Alan Morrissey on Morning Focus to tell us more. You can donate to the fundraiser through the link below: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/johndownesmemorialtractorrun3 Image © Town & Country Fair via Facebook

On this week's episode of The Future of Work, we focus on Trades & Craft Employment. Pat Flynn meets Aoife O'Malley who is founder of Design Bank based in Miltown Malbay in Co Clare. This feature, 'The Future of Work' is funded by the News Reporting Scheme.

Uisce Éireann has admitted it's embarrassed by instances of raw sewage discharge at Clare beaches. The water utility was fined €32,000 by the Environmental Protection Agency last October for offences relating to discharges in Lahinch and Miltown Malbay, Following his presentation to members of Clare County Council's Economic Development Strategic Policy Committee this week, Uisce Éireann's John Dempsey was asked by Lahinch Fine Gael Councillor Bill Slattery what measures are being taken to ensure water is of a sufficient quality going forward. The meeting also heard from Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Daly who raised the long-running debacle of Noel O'Loughlin who's been trying to build additional needs accommodation in Ruan for over 20 years but is unable to do so due to insufficient wastewater capacity. Clare FM's Seán Lyons was at the meeting and first caught up with Councillor Slattery in relation to the issues in Lahinch. Photo (c) Andrei310 from Getty Images via Canva

The latest talk hosted by the Old Kilfarboy Society takes place this evening,Tuesday, 10th of February. The event will be held at the community centre in Miltown Malbay and is titled Memories and Memorabilia: Telling GAA Stories Through Objects. The guest speaker is Siobhán Doyle, author of History of the GAA in 100 Objects. To find out more., Siobhán joined Alan Morrissey in studio on Tuesday's Morning Focus.

With the 54th Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy set to take place in Miltown Malbay from the 4th to the 12th of July this year, planning is already well underway. A recent meeting at Miltown Malbay Town Hall focused on traffic arrangements for Willie Clancy Week, including possible changes to traffic flow and even the suggestion of extending arrangements over two weeks. To discuss this further Alan Morrissey was joined by two councillors who attended that meeting — Fianna Fáil councillor Shane Talty from Ennistymon, and Fine Gael councillor Joe Garrihy from Lisdoonvarna. Image (c) Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy

A planning application is expected to be submitted for the first section of the West Clare Railway Greenway this year. According to the Department of Transport, Clare County Council will seek permission to construct the Kilrush to Kilkee section of the route after June. The overall 115km route will also connect Ennis, Miltown Malbay, Lahinch and Ennistymon. Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that following many false dawns, progress is needed as soon as possible.

Over €800,000 in funding has been made available to renovate key buildings across Clare. Mountshannon is the biggest beneficiary where €500,000 has been allocated under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme to refurbish a 1940's community hall into a modern accessible theatre with a market space. Scariff is receiving €274,800 to redevelop a derelict building into a youth centre, while €50,000 is going to Miltown Malbay to expand a creative space in the former Bank of Ireland building. Clare Minister of State Timmy Dooley has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that it will revitalise local communities.

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.

It's a busy time across County Clare for Christmas markets! On Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey caught up with organisers from Mountshannon, Broadford, Kilrush, Lahinch, Kilkee, and Miltown Malbay to hear what locals and visitors can look forward to at this year's festive markets. Alan spoke with Frank Bouchier in Mountshannon, Karen O'Connor in Broadford, Brid Meaney in Kilrush, Susan Harrington in Lahinch, Deborah Hickie in Kilkee and Neil Hynes in Miltown Malbay. Photo (c) Oleksandr P from Pexels via Canva

Two young changemakers from Co Clare have been selected for one of Ireland's most prestigious activism programmes. Matthew Butt from Ennis and Georgina Johnston from Miltown Malbay are among just 21 people chosen for the Alice Academy for Activists, a four-day residential bootcamp in Dublin this January that supports emerging campaigners with strategic skills and expert training. On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke with Matthew Butt, from Ennis and Martina Quinn, the founder and CEO of Alice Public Relations. Photo (c) Alice PR

A Clare Airbnb host says she feels unfairly scapegoated for the wider housing crisis. Miltown Malbay mother-of-hour Lorna Cahill has spoken of her experience as a small-scale host in the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment. The committee is currently reviewing the Short-Term Letting and Tourism Bill which was approved by the Government in April and requires hosts to register their property with Fáilte Ireland if they are letting it for 21 nights or less. Lorna says her property isn't suitable as a long-term residence.

A pop-up shop aimed at supporting sustainability will come to Miltown Malbay this coming weekend. The event will take place at Miltown Malbay Community Centre on Saturday, the 15th of November from 10am-5pm, and will feature over 32 stands selling pre-loved Womens, Mens and Childrens clothes and accessories. For more on this, Sally-Ann Barrett was spoke with two of the organisers, Fiona Whyte and Emer McCarthy.

A popular bus route connecting West Clare and the county town will be altered for the next two months. Due to ongoing works being carried out by Uisce Éireann, Local Link's C12 Ennis to Miltown Malbay route will be unable to service Coore Church until December 19th. Passengers will instead have to board at either the Hand Hill or the Crosses of Annagh. Quilty Fianna Fáil Councillor Michael Shannon says while there will be some disruption, the works will be worthwhile.

Gardaí in Clare are inviting parents, guardians, and community members to an Internet Safety and Cyber Bullying Awareness Talk taking place at the Bellbridge House Hotel in Miltown Malbay today, Thursday, October 16th at 7pm. The session will be led by Sergeant Dominic Regan and Detective Inspector David Finnerty from the Divisional Protective Services Unit, and will focus on helping families stay informed and protected online. An Garda Síochána Sergeant, Dominic Regan joined Alan Morrissey to tell us more about the event and why it's such an important conversation for the community.

On this week's episode of Clare Women In Business, Pat Flynn visits Miltown Malbay to meet Caragh Griffin, owner of the Dolphin Take-away and Café. Clare Women in Business is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.

This Sunday, the community in Miltown Malbay is coming together for a special event at the Armada Hotel called Gather for Gaza. Organised a Palestinian man originally from Gaza and now living and working here in West Clare, the fundraiser aims to support families in Gaza who are in urgent need. To find out more, Sally-Ann Barrett was joined in-studio by Mohammad Alloh, Proud Palestinian and Isabelle Brennan, a friend of Mohammad and a friend of Palestine.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 29ú lá de mí Lúnasa, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1975 fuair beirt bhás agus ghortaíodh 20 duine nuair a chuaigh bus isteach chuig carr. I 1981 tháinig sé amach go raibh RTÉ ag iarradh an táille don cheadúnaigh teilifís a bhailiú. I 1981 bhí damhsa ar siúil I Baille an Mhuilinn agus sin an áit a rinne siad an cinneadh cé a bheadh mar ionadaí don chontae do Miss Ireland. I 1998 leag dochtúir ón Mullach amach staidéar nua chun eolas a bhailiú chun cabhrú le daoine gan féinmharú a dhéanamh. Sin Soft Cell le Tainted Love – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1981. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 2019 tháinig Noel Gallagher amach ag rá go raibh sé ag iarradh achainí a thosú chun briseadh suas The Foo Fighters. I 2021 fuair drumadóir Ron Bush bás de bharr ailse ag aois 79. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh amhránaí Michael Jackson I Meiriceá I 1959 agus rugadh amhránaí Liam Payne sa Bhreatain ar an lá seo I 1993 agus seo chuid de amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh an tseachtain seo chugainn le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 29th of August, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1975: 2 people died and 20 were injured after a coach collided with a car. 1981: It was reported that RTE stated that they wanted to take over the TV License Fee Collecting. 1981: The Clare representative for miss Ireland was chosen at a dance in Miltown Malbay . 1998: Mullagh doctor set up a new study which aimed to gather information that would help prevent suicide. That was Soft Cell with Tainted Love – the biggest song on this day in 1981 Onto music news on this day In 2019 Noel Gallagher said he wanted to start a petition to break the Foo Fighters up. 2021 American drummer Ron Bushy died following a battle with cancer, at the age of 79. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – singer Michael Jackson was born in America in 1958 and singer Liam Payne was born in the UK on this day in 1993 and this is one of his songs. I'll be back with you next week with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

The Justice Minister has been requested to allocate more Garda resources to West Clare following a violent incident on Sunday, which left two people hospitalised. The public order incident which occurred shortly after 7pm in Miltown Malbay led to four people sustaining injuries, with a video circulating on social media showing one man bleeding profusely after an apparent attack with an article. According to An Garda Siochána, there were 69 Gardaí stationed in the West Clare area at the beginning of the year, with just one permanently assigned to Miltown Malbay. Clare Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that he believes the west of the county has been undermanned for far too long.

To review the sporting fixtures, Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM's Derrick Lynch and Kieran Madigan. Games Reviewed: TUS Clare SFC: Group 1: Éire Óg v Kildysart Cratloe v St. Joseph's Doora Barefield Group 2: Ennistymon v Lissycasey Doonbeg v Kilmihill Group 3: Kilmurry-Ibrickane v Wolfe Tones St. Joseph's Miltown Malbay v St. Breckans

The Cathaoirleah of the West Clare Municipal District says there's extreme annoyance and frustration in Miltown Malbay following a violent assault last night. Gardaí are continuing to investigate the incident which resulted in at least one person being transported to hospital. A video circulating on social media showed one male bleeding profusely, with blood pools outside two premises. Lahinch Fine Gael Councillor Bill Slattery has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that the strongest possible action should be taken against those responsible.

A mother and daughter went the extra distance – vertically! - to raise money for a very worthy cause. Ramona Greene and her mum, Marie took part in a skydive earlier this month, to raise vital funds for Féileacáin, the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Association of Ireland.

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.

A West Clare councillor claims repairs currently being undertaken on water supplies is a factor in outages in the region. It's after two seperate bursts on water mains has caused a loss of supply for customers in Miltown Malbay, Coore, Spanish Point, Mullagh, Creegh and Cooraclare. In February, Uisce Éireann announced works would be completed on 6km of defective 50-year-old mains on the Coore water scheme. Cree Independent Councillor, Dinny Gould, says these works are putting extra strain on fragile pipes further along the line.

Clare has been allocated over €14m to upgrade group water schemes. It represents roughly 19% of the funding dished out nationwide, with approximately 31 installations to benefit in this county. The Coolmeen-Kildysart Scheme alone will receive over €2.7m, with over €1m also ringfenced for schemes in Cree, Miltown Malbay, Loop Head, Moyasta and Kilrush. Doonbeg Fianna Fáil Councillor Rita McInerney has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that it will secure the future of many communities.

Residents of Miltown Malbay are said to be concerned about the activities of casual traders in the area during the Willie Clancy Week. Fianna Fáil Councillor Shane Talty has raised a motion at this week's West Clare Municipal District meeting seeking a review of casual trading byelaws. It's understood that locals have complained about the way in which food trucks and stalls are conducting their business. Councillor Talty says the proximity of traders to people's homes and their impact on road safety are among the issues being raised.

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.

Willie Clancy Week took centre stage in Miltown Malbay recently. This year's Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy is believed to have been the busiest Willie Week yet, with hordes of people coming to the West Clare town for the music and craic. To get a fuller picture of just how successful the week was, and what it means to local businesses and what it says about the health of traditional Irish music, Alan Morrissey was joined by Harry Hughes, Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy Administrator and Tony Cogan, Cogan's Bar and Restaurant in Miltown Malbay.

Clare FM's Therese McInerney took a trip to Miltown Malbay to the Willie Clancy Summer School. The Willie Clancy Summer School is a week-long summer school in traditional music and set dance held annually at Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare.

Clare FM's Therese McInerney took a trip to Miltown Malbay to the Willie Clancy Summer School. The Willie Clancy Summer School is a week-long summer school in traditional music and set dance held annually at Miltown Malbay.

Clare FM's Therese McInerney took a trip to Miltown Malbay to the Willie Clancy Summer School. The Willie Clancy Summer School is a week-long summer school in traditional music and set dance held annually at Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare.

Clare FM's Therese McInerney took a trip to Miltown Malbay to the Willie Clancy Summer School. The Willie Clancy Summer School is a week-long summer school in traditional music and set dance held annually at Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare.

Clare FM's Therese McInerney took a trip to Miltown Malbay to the Willie Clancy Summer School. The Willie Clancy Summer School is a week-long summer school in traditional music and set dance held annually at Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare.

http//:www.copperplatemailorder.com Copperplate Podcast 307 presented by Alan O'Leary www.copperplatemailorder.com Miltown Preview 1. Willie Clancy: The West Wind/Sean Reid's. The Gold Ring 2. Seamus O'Rocháin & Brid O'Donohue: We'll Meet in Miltown/The Sloping Meadows/Ellis's. We'll Meet In Miltown 3. Bobby Casey & Junior Crehan: Miss Wallace. Ceol agus Fionn 4. Ciarán O'Gealbháin/Danu: Bridget Donohugh. All Things Considered 5. Oisin MacDiarmada/Daithi Gormley/Samantha Harvey: The Sailors Farewell/The Sweathouse/The Steampacket. Lane to the Glen6. Noel Hill: The Ladies Pantalettes/Ravelled Hank of Yarn/Sean Reid's/The Silver Spearl. Live in New York 7. Mick Mulvey: The Brook/The Killukin Ghost/Salute to Sherlock. The Missing Guest 8. Niamh Parsons: The West Coast of Clare. Hearts Desire9. Niall & Brian Crehan: The Stack of Rye/Her Lovely Hair Was Flowing Down her Back. Private Recording 10. Patsy Moloney: Humours of Carrigaholt/Donal O'Phumpa. The Temple in The Glen11. Caoinhin O'Fearghail & Paddy Tutty: Palm Sunday/Mulqueeny's. Flute & Fiddle 11. McCarthy Family: An Buachaill Dreoite/Kitty Got A Clinking. The Family Album12. Catherine & John McEvoy: The Glentaun/The Templehill/Captain Kelly's. John McEvoy Irish Trad Fiddle13. Kevin Rowsome: The Very Man/The Bee in the Bonnett. The Musical Pulse of the Pipes 14. Eamon McGivney: The Hairy Chested Frog/Sean Reid's. Eamon McGivney 15. Tim Dennehy: Farewell to Miltown Malbay. Farewell to Miltown Malbay 16. Mick O'Brien & Terry Crehan: Farewell to Miltown/The West Clare Railway/Sporting Molly. May Morning Dew

http//:www.copperplatemailorder.com                    Copperplate Podcast 307                  presented by Alan O'Leary                             www.copperplatemailorder.com                              Miltown Preview 1. Willie Clancy:  The West Wind/Sean Reid's.  The Gold Ring 2. Seamus O'Rocháin & Brid O'Donohue: We'll Meet in Miltown/The Sloping Meadows/Ellis's. We'll Meet In Miltown 3. Bobby Casey & Junior Crehan:  Miss Wallace. Ceol agus Fionn 4. Ciarán O'Gealbháin/Danu:              Bridget Donohugh. All Things Considered 5. Oisin MacDiarmada/Daithi Gormley/Samantha Harvey:          The Sailors Farewell/The Sweathouse/The Steampacket.                Lane to the Glen6. Noel Hill: The Ladies Pantalettes/Ravelled Hank of Yarn/Sean Reid's/The Silver Spearl.    Live in New York 7. Mick Mulvey: The Brook/The Killukin Ghost/Salute to Sherlock.                 The Missing Guest 8. Niamh Parsons:  The West Coast of Clare.  Hearts Desire9. Niall & Brian Crehan: The Stack of Rye/Her Lovely Hair Was Flowing Down her Back. Private Recording 10. Patsy Moloney: Humours of Carrigaholt/Donal O'Phumpa.                        The Temple in The Glen11. Caoinhin O'Fearghail & Paddy Tutty:                       Palm Sunday/Mulqueeny's.   Flute & Fiddle 11. McCarthy Family: An Buachaill Dreoite/Kitty Got A Clinking.                  The Family Album12. Catherine & John McEvoy: The Glentaun/The Templehill/Captain Kelly's.  John McEvoy Irish Trad Fiddle13. Kevin Rowsome:  The Very Man/The Bee in the Bonnett.                       The Musical Pulse of the Pipes 14. Eamon McGivney:  The Hairy Chested Frog/Sean Reid's.                   Eamon McGivney 15. Tim Dennehy:   Farewell to Miltown Malbay.                  Farewell to Miltown Malbay 16. Mick O'Brien & Terry Crehan:  Farewell to Miltown/The West Clare Railway/Sporting Molly.  May Morning Dew

http//:www.copperplatemailorder.com                    Copperplate Podcast 307                  presented by Alan O'Leary                             www.copperplatemailorder.com                              Miltown Preview 1. Willie Clancy:  The West Wind/Sean Reid's.  The Gold Ring 2. Seamus O'Rocháin & Brid O'Donohue: We'll Meet in Miltown/The Sloping Meadows/Ellis's. We'll Meet In Miltown 3. Bobby Casey & Junior Crehan:  Miss Wallace. Ceol agus Fionn 4. Ciarán O'Gealbháin/Danu:              Bridget Donohugh. All Things Considered 5. Oisin MacDiarmada/Daithi Gormley/Samantha Harvey:          The Sailors Farewell/The Sweathouse/The Steampacket.                Lane to the Glen6. Noel Hill: The Ladies Pantalettes/Ravelled Hank of Yarn/Sean Reid's/The Silver Spearl.    Live in New York 7. Mick Mulvey: The Brook/The Killukin Ghost/Salute to Sherlock.                 The Missing Guest 8. Niamh Parsons:  The West Coast of Clare.  Hearts Desire9. Niall & Brian Crehan: The Stack of Rye/Her Lovely Hair Was Flowing Down her Back. Private Recording 10. Patsy Moloney: Humours of Carrigaholt/Donal O'Phumpa.                        The Temple in The Glen11. Caoinhin O'Fearghail & Paddy Tutty:                       Palm Sunday/Mulqueeny's.   Flute & Fiddle 11. McCarthy Family: An Buachaill Dreoite/Kitty Got A Clinking.                  The Family Album12. Catherine & John McEvoy: The Glentaun/The Templehill/Captain Kelly's.  John McEvoy Irish Trad Fiddle13. Kevin Rowsome:  The Very Man/The Bee in the Bonnett.                       The Musical Pulse of the Pipes 14. Eamon McGivney:  The Hairy Chested Frog/Sean Reid's.                   Eamon McGivney 15. Tim Dennehy:   Farewell to Miltown Malbay.                  Farewell to Miltown Malbay 16. Mick O'Brien & Terry Crehan:  Farewell to Miltown/The West Clare Railway/Sporting Molly.  May Morning Dew

The 2025 edition of Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy gets underway this weekend. The 53rd Willie Clancy Summer School will take place in Miltown Malbay from the 5th to the 13th of July. As ever, instrument and dance classes, lectures, workshops, recitals and céilithe will run all through the week. As well as all of that, a brand-new type of harp will be launched during Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy. To find out more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Úna Ní Fhlannagáin.

On this week's Atlantic Tales Pat Flynn visits Design Bank located in the former Bank of Ireland in Miltown Malbay. After lying vacant for several of years, the building has been transformed into a craft shop with a number of work areas for artists as well as a retail space to sell their work.

Tributes are being paid to a humanitarian from County Clare who passed away last weekend. Mike McDonagh, late of Miltown Malbay and formerly of Ennis, died last Saturday. Mike was a former United Nations official who also worked for Concern for more than 20 years, including serving as country director in Laos, Somalia, Angola, Rwanda, North Korea, and Zimbabwe, amongst numerous locations. Mike is survived by his wife Sarah McNiece, daughters Saoirse and Molly, and extended family and friends. His funeral mass will take place in St Joseph's Church, Miltown Malbay on Friday (from 5pm – 7pm). To Discuss this further, Peter O'Connell was joined by David McMahon of the United Nations and Paul Heslop, who knew Mike in Angola (1994), they shared a house together in Khartoum (2004-2006) and also from Libya and Oman CONF

On Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Joe O'Reilly, Principal of St. Joseph's NS, Miltown Malbay. A big day lies ahead for St. Joseph's National School. They will be opening their new astro turf facility and sensory garden.

Volunteers are urgently being sought to train the next generation of Clare's open water lifesavers. The Clare branch of Water Safety Ireland is currently seeking instructors and swim teachers to provide lessons across Miltown Malbay, Mountshannon, Doonbeg, Cappa, Ballyvaughan, Kilkee, Labasheeda, Flagmount and Carrigaholt. Open water safety classes in Clare are among the longest running in Ireland, with the tradition now in its 80th year. Clarecastle based Chair of Water Safety Ireland Claire McGrath says it's vital new personnel are trained to keep our recreational water hotspots safe.