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A Scariff couple's journey to Palestine in 2022 has become the inspiration for a powerful documentary exploring the concept of Sumud – the steadfast resilience that shapes everyday life for many Palestinians.   The Art of Resistance: The Art of Sumud has already been screened in venues across Ireland and in Chicago, and it will now be shown as part of the Scariff Harbour Festival, followed by a discussion featuring the filmmakers and former Gaza school principal Fatma Abuawwad, who has rebuilt her life in Ireland after being displaced by war.   Alan Morrissey was joined by the film's creators, Bonnie Boyle and PJ McNamara.  Photo (c) Clare FM

News and events from around East Clare for the weekend  of the 18-19th July 2026   -16.06 Weather forecast  sponsored by Paddy Punch engineering Scariff, read by Jim Collins   News sponsored by Boru Entertainment https://linktr.ee/boruentertainment

talking about the oral and community heritage project celebrating 80 years of Scariff show.  Originally broadcast  live from  the SBCR studios in the Derg Alliance Building  as part of Saturday Chronicle 4th July 2026 hosted by Jim Collins and Brian Torpey. 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

News and events from around East Clare for the weekend  of the 11-12th July 2026   -14.26 Weather forecast  sponsored by Paddy Punch engineering Scariff, read by Jim Collins   News sponsored by Boru Entertainment https://linktr.ee/boruentertainment

News and events from around East Clare for the weekend  of the 3rd-4th July 2026   -15,45 Weather forecast  sponsored by Paddy Punch engineering Scariff, read by Jim Collins   News sponsored by Boru Entertainment https://linktr.ee/boruentertainment

A Clare Member of European Parliament has described an EU vote taking place today on whether to apply sanctions to Aughinish Alumina as "virtue signalling" and "pointless." The vote being proposed by the European People's Party is non-binding, which means the European Union will not be obliged to take any action on the result. 45% of all exports from the Shannon Estuary based alumina refinery went to Russia last year, and the Government says a report to determine if this trade aided Russia's military is imminent. Scariff based Independent MEP Michael McNamara says they need to know the facts before making a call.

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. 00.47 Scariff v O'Callaghan's Mills Report by Michael  Moroney 05.59 Presentation of cup 08.28 Pat O'Brien interviews O'Callaghan's Mills coach Sean Doyle 10.24 Tulla v Cratloe Report by Brian Torpey 12.49 Bodyke v Ruan Report by Sean O'Halloran 14.50 Ogonnelloe v Clooney Quin Report by Kevin Woulfe 16.56 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Final Report by Pat O'Brien

Willwego Clare Cup 1A Hurling Final played in Dr Daly Park, Tulla on Saturday 4th July 2026 at 1pm. Match commentary by Leo Doyle with Pat McNamara and Sean O'Halloran on analysis.  00.00 Introduction and teams 05.43 Start of first half 38.28 Half Time analysis 44.54 Second Half 1.18.07 End of regular time analysis   1.22.55 First half extra time 1.35.35  Half time extra time 1.40.26  Second half extra time 1.51.38 End of extra time analysis 1.57.03 Presentations 1.59.32 Interview with Sean Doyle, Manager O'Callaghans Mills by Pat O'Brien  

For the next six months, Ireland is at the centre of European decision-making as it holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the first time since 2013.   The Government says its priorities will be competitiveness, values and security, but it also inherits some of the biggest challenges facing Europe—from negotiating the EU's next long-term budget and the future of farm payments to trade tensions, defence, enlargement and the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.  To discuss what Ireland's presidency means for the country and for County Clare, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tulla-based Fianna Fáil Minister of State Timmy Dooley and Scariff-based Independent Ireland South MEP Michael McNamara. Photo (c) GoodLifeStudio from Getty Images Signature via Canva

This week Host Jim Collins is joined on the phone by Scariff correspondent Marie McNamara for all the news.    

News and events from around East Clare for the weekend  of the 27th-28th June 2026  -13.03 Weather forecast  sponsored by Paddy Punch engineering Scariff, read by Jim Collins   News sponsored by Boru Entertainment https://linktr.ee/boruentertainment  

News and events from around East Clare for the weekend  of the 20th-21st June 2026    -12.53 Weather forecast  sponsored by Paddy Punch engineering Scariff, read by Jim Collins  News sponsored by Boru Entertainment https://linktr.ee/boruentertainment

A proposal by a Clare based Member of European Parliament to outlaw artificial intelligence nudification apps has been approved. The ban which will apply across the EU comes into effect on December 2nd, and under it offending companies will face fines of at least €35m. It follows major controversy over the use of the feature on X's Grok platform earlier this year. Scariff based Independent MEP Michael McNamara says it will be strongly enforced.

 News and events from around East Clare for the weekend  of the 13th-14th June 2026    -14.11 Weather forecast  sponsored by Paddy Punch engineering Scariff, read by Jim Collins   News sponsored by Boru Entertainment https://linktr.ee/boruentertainment

News and events from around East Clare for the weekend  of the 6th-7th June 2026    -14.12 Weather forecast  sponsored by Paddy Punch engineering Scariff, read by Jim Collins  News sponsored by Boru Entertainment https://linktr.ee/boruentertainment

On Monday's Morning Focus, it was time for Alan Morrissey to be joined in studio by Siobhán Mulcahy to discuss the upcoming art events and workshops across the banner county. It is set to be a busy week in the Clare Art scene as we step into summer, the Doolin Folk Festival returns, Martin Hayes will be performing in Scariff, and a Polish exhibition will be happening in Ennis. Photo (c) Clare FM

This year marks a major milestone for one of East Clare's best-loved community events as Scariff Agricultural Show celebrates its 80th anniversary.  To mark the occasion, a new Heritage Council-funded project is underway to document and preserve the rich history of the Show, and organisers are now appealing to the public for photographs, programmes, memorabilia and personal memories that tell the story of the event since its beginnings in 1944.   The Eight Decades of the Scariff Show: Oral and Community Heritage Project will create a permanent digital archive, capturing the experiences of volunteers, exhibitors, farmers and families who have helped shape the Show over the past eight decades.  Joining Alan Morrissey this morning to tell him more about the project, the public appeal and why preserving these stories is so important are Dr Tomás Mac Conmara of Mac Conmara Heritage Consulting, along with Scariff Show Committee members Paddy Doyle and John Blake. Photo (c) Clare FM

Traditional music legend Martin Hayes is set to perform a special fundraising concert for the East Clare Community Co-op in Scariff next month. The intimate event at McNamara's Bar on June 11th will also feature a guest performer and a special dance performance, with proceeds going towards the Co-op's building purchase fund. To find out more, Daragh Dolan was joined by the Co-op's Fundraising administrator, Linda O'Malley.

A Clare MEP is calling for urgent action at national and European level to support victims of drug debt intimidation. Speaking during a debate in the European Parliament on the rights and protection of victims of crime, the Scariff-based MEP Michael McNamara highlighted the particular vulnerability of young people caught in cycles of drug debt. Ireland's first national data report on drug-related intimidation, published this year by the Health Research Board, recorded more than 1,000 cases across every county, with nearly three in ten victims experiencing intimidation for more than a year. MEP McNamara says victims are often too frightened to turn to the authorities.

 News and events from around East Clare for the weekend  of the 17th-18th May 2026   -16.09 Weather forecast  sponsored by Paddy Punch engineering Scariff, read by Jim Collins  News sponsored by Boru Entertainment https://linktr.ee/boruentertainment

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    

 News and events from around East Clare for the weekend  of the 9th-10th May 2026   -15.09 Weather forecast  sponsored by Paddy Punch engineering Scariff, read by Jim Collins  News sponsored by Boru Entertainment https://linktr.ee/boruentertainment

Michael Rodgers and Harry O'Meara discuss the lineup for the upcoming Harbour festival taking place over the August bank Holiday weekend. https://www.scariffharbourfestival.ie/ Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle 2nd May 2026 hosted by Marie McNamara and Trish Nugent and broadcast live from the  SBCR studios at 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

 live from London where Scariff Ogonnelloe camogie club are competing in a 7 a side tournament. Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle 2nd May 2026 hosted by Marie McNamara and Trish Nugent and broadcast live from the  SBCR studios at 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

 Emma recently won the Paul Gillan Bursary and tells her story of that came about along with her medical condition and treatment . https://www.heartchildren.ie/2026/01/19/paul-gillen-bursary-2026/.   Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle 2nd May 2026 hosted by Marie McNamara and Trish Nugent and broadcast live from the  SBCR studios at 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

Former Clare representative Rose from Feakle came into studio to talk about her experiences since the 2023  competition and how busy she has been since then including visiting Germany and walking in the St Patrick's day parade in New York. Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle 2nd May 2026 hosted by Marie McNamara and Trish Nugent and broadcast live from the  SBCR studios at 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

U23B semi final played at 3pm Sunday 10th May 2026 in Freshford Kilkenny. Match commentary Patsy Fahy and Nicholas Rynne on analysis, introduced by Jim Collins -00.00 intro and teams -04.44 first half -36.08 first half analysis -39.55 second half -01.15.30 end of game analysis -1.16.40 Eugene Foudy Clare Manager -1.21.02 Damien Roche Wexford Manager    

News and events from around East Clare for the weekend  of the 2nd-3rd May 2026   -13.35 Weather forecast  sponsored by Paddy Punch engineering Scariff, read by Jim Collins  News sponsored by Boru Entertainment https://linktr.ee/boruentertainment

 talking about Mountshannon Community council with elections taking place in the coming months and the process of seeking nomination for people to become part of the Council which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. As featured and Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle on 11th April 2026 hosted by Geraldine Colleran 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

- St Vincent de Paul are looking for volunteers to cater for people who are in need. Sheila is Chairperson of St Caimins East Clare Branch of St Vincent De Paul. Svp.ie As featured and Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle on 11th April 2026 hosted by Geraldine Colleran 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

 has recently opened One Closet in the middle of Scariff, a clothes shop aimed at both men and women with reasonable priced clothing ut lineup of events for 10th Anniversary of the Tuamgraney Harp Festival taking place on 17th-19th April 2026 including Art exhibition and Cabaret Voltaire. As featured and Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle on 11th April 2026 hosted by Geraldine Colleran 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

talking about lineup of events for 10th Anniversary of the Tuamgraney Harp Festival taking place on 17th-19th April 2026 including Art exhibition and Cabaret Voltaire. As featured and Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle on 11th April 2026 hosted by Geraldine Colleran 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

talking about Scariff Parish Council and the primary roles it takes in supporting the clergy and events that take place throughout the year. As featured and Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle on 11th April 2026 hosted by Geraldine Colleran 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.ieMessage or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

Post primary enrolment in Clare has jumped from 8,660 students in 2020 to 9,583 at the end of last year, an increase of 10.6%. Has this been reflected in teaching resources and quality of education, or are our students in increasingly oversized classrooms? To explore this, Alan Morrissey joined by Mona Hynes, Principal at Mary Immaculate Secondary School in Lisdoonvarna and Cllr Pat Hayes, Chair of board of management at Scariff community college. Image © Empty classroom with rows of desks and chairs facing a projector and whiteboard setup by Jan Dragomir's Images via Canva

News and events from around East Clare for the weekend  of the 18th-19th April 2026   -15.04 Weather forecast  sponsored by Paddy Punch engineering Scariff, read by Jim Collins  News sponsored by Boru Entertainment https://linktr.ee/boruentertainment

Munster Championship game played at Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg Saturday 18th April 2026 at 2.pm.  Match commentary by Patsy Fahey with Pat McNamara and Nicholas Rynne on analysis. -00.00 Introduction and teams -03.44  First half -38.16 half time analysis  -44.25 second half -1.17.55 FULL TIME analysis  -1.23.10 First half extra time . -1.33.17 analysis half time extra time - 1.35.59 Second half extra time - -1.46.43 Full time analysis -1.49.31 interview, Clare Manager Eugene Foudy

A Clare MEP is urging the Government to introduce free public transport to offset the effect of rising energy prices.It follows the International Monetary Fund's warning that "all roads lead to higher prices and slower growth nationwide". A 2023 report commissioned by the National Transport Authority found that implementing the measure would cost around €275 million. Scariff-based Independent MEP Michael McNamara admits he wouldn't be backing the move in "ordinary times".

Have you seen, read or heard about Inside The Manosphere? Louis Theroux's new Netflix documentary is shining a light on the rise of so-called “manosphere” culture online, and the influence of figures like Andrew Tate on young men. It has sparked a wider debate about misogyny, social media, and the pressures facing a new generation. Clare-based singer-songwriter, Steo Wall has been reflecting on Inside The Manosphere and toxic masculinity in a powerful opinion piece. To discuss this further, he joined Alan Morrissey in-studio. Alan was also joined by two young men from the Fishbowl youth club in Scariff, Jakob Kurtz and Kumar Rubin. Image © Netflix

Once again, it was time for Alan Morrissey to be joined in studio by Siobhán Mulcahy to discuss the upcoming art events and workshops across the banner county. There is to be a great selection of plays, music performances, dancing and art workshops all over Clare in the coming week, some highlights include the Clare Drama Festival in Scariff, A Candlelight Serenade in Ennis and Ukrainian Art workshops in Kilkee. Image © Clare FM

One of the longest-running events in Ireland's amateur theatre calendar is back, as the Clare Drama Festival gets underway this week. Now in its 77th year, the festival brings together some of the very best drama groups from across the country, all competing for a place in the All-Ireland finals. Running right through to the 27th of March, audiences can expect a packed programme with something for everyone. On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke with PRO of the festival, Tom Hanley.

An East Clare community is expressing frustration following a government proposal to remove a full-time Special Needs Assistant from a local school. It's understood Flagmount NS has received correspondence from the Department of Education indicating it will lose its full time SNA for this year. The Government has now, however, announced a pause to its ongoing SNA review, following significant backlash. Scariff based Independent MEP Michael McNamara says the decision must be reversed.

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by author, Johanna Treacy to discuss her new book, Rescue Tails: Heartwarming Rescue Stories. The book features 15 uplifting stories of animal rescues, with all proceeds from sales going to Hilltop Animal Sanctuary in Scariff.

There has been a major boost for youth services in East Clare. Fishbowl Youth in Scariff has secured over €274,000 in national funding to transform the old Scariff co-op into a dedicated youth and community space. Alan Morrissey was joined on Thursday's Morning Focus by Emma Sams, a volunteer youth leader with Fishbowl for more than 23 years. Photo (c) Marekulisaz Getty Images via Canva

A Clare based MEP is hopeful an upcoming review of the Mercosur deal by Europe's highest court can help to prevent the controversial trading arrangement. European Parliament members marginally voted to refer the text of the deal to the European Court of Justice at a ballot in Strasbourg yesterday. Under its current terms, up to 99,000 tonnes of beef from Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Bolivia would enter the EU each year with reduced tariffs, however farmers are concerned with the quality of the produce. Scariff native, farmer and Independent MEP Michael McNamara believes the deal is unworkable in its current form.

On Thursday's Morning Focus, we were delighted to welcome Peneleapaí, a singer-songwriter from Scariff whose ethereal, acoustic folk blends traditional Irish roots with global influences. Her new single, Farewell to Seasons, explores endings, transitions, and the cycles of life, offering a reflective, intimate soundscape that invites listeners to pause, connect, and find renewal. Alan Morrissey had a chat with Peneleapaí to find out more.

Clare's MEP is to play a key role in efforts to ban nudificiation apps at an EU level. Independent MEP Michael McNamara, has taken up the position of Lead Negotiator for the EU's AI Act Revision with the duties of overseeing the European Commission's legislative package amending key elements of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act. Central to the amendment of the act is a proposal for the ban of nudification apps, with Grok's sexual image generation setting now blocked in Ireland. The Scariff native says one of the big challenges of his new role is the ill-preparedness of some EU states to implement new legislation around "high risk" systems set to come into effect in August.

Irish MEPs are returning to Brussels this week to push for stricter food safety measures under the Mercosur trade deal. They want to ensure products meet EU standards and do not contain illegal or harmful growth promoters. They plan to meet colleagues from other countries, including Italy and France, where MEPs are reported to be wavering. The deal was provisionally approved by EU member states last week. Thousands of farmers and supporters, along with representatives from the country's MEPs gathered for a rolling tractor protest in Athlone on Saturday, part of a national demonstration and rally in Athlone to protest against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. Independent Ireland MEP Ciarán Mullooly says he will call on colleagues to remove South American meat imports as part of the agreement. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined live in-studio by Scariff-based Independent Ireland South MEP Michael McNamara and Tulla-based Fianna Fail Minister of State Timmy Dooley on Monday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Lukas Hartmann from Pexels via canva.com

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.

Ireland has secured a three-year extension to the controversial nitrates derogation. The EU has voted to extend the Nitrates derogation up to the end of 2028. The current derogation was due to expire at the end of the month. Farming organisations have welcomed the decision, saying it is sensible and recognises the country's grass-based system. Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon says an extension will be positive for farmers here. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Michael McNamara, Scariff-based Ireland South MEP and Eddie Punch, Former ICSA General Secretary, Cratloe Farmer. Photo (c) JA Huddleston from Pixabay via Canva

The authority responsible for the Limerick to Scariff Greenway has pledged to bring all East Clare residents with it as it progresses the project. The 43-kilometre greenway, which will be carried out in five stages, is being delivered by Waterways Ireland in partnership with Clare County Council and Limerick City and County Council. Public consultation on the first section, which spans from Blackbridge to Errina Bridge, is set to take place in the first half of next year. Speaking after a presentation to Killaloe Municipal District, Waterways Ireland Western Regional Manager Brian Treacy says locals will have the opportunity to make contributions before any section goes to planning.