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Clare FMClare Dialysis Patients Rejoicing As Plans Unveiled For Ennis FacilityIt's hoped a proposed healthcare facility in Clare's county town will put an end to years of hardship for many people.
It comes as a planning application has been submitted for a renal dialysis facility in the Clare Technology Park which is located off the Gort Road in Ennis.
As many as 80 members of the Irish Kidney Association's Clare branch currently travel to Limerick or Galway each month for dialysis.
The facility is expected to be up and running by June of next year, and Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Daly has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons it...2025-05-0702 minClare FMConfidence Clare's Housing Department "Getting On Top" Of Rental InspectionsAn increase in Clare tenancies compliant with building regulations has been described as positive, but it's claimed there's a lot more work to do.
Over 78% of the 1,063 rental properties inspected in Clare last year did not meet regulatory requirements, but this is still the third-best compliance rate recorded here in the last fifteen years.
A total of 641 property improvement notices were also issued to landlords in this county, which is down 20% in a year.
Clare Strategic Housing Committee Chair Fine Gael Councillor John Crowe has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that while things are moving in the right direction...2025-05-0603 minClare FMGovernment Urged To Alleviate "Outrageous" GP Wait Times In ClareThe government is being urged to step in and alleviate the "outrageous" waiting times for GP appointments in Clare. Chair of the Clare branch of the Irish Kidney Association, Dermot Hayes claims he must wait six weeks to be seen, provided there are no cancellations in the meantime. He's required regular doctors visits since the age of 12 and insists prior to now, waiting times have never been longer than five days. Also a member of the Clare Leader Forum, the Ennis native says the situation is "beyond a joke".2025-04-2807 min
Clare FMClare FM Preview Of Clare v Waterford Munster SHCClare FM's Derrick Lynch is joined by former Clare captain Tommy Guilfoyle and Waterford reporter Tomas McCarthy to look ahead to Clare's clash with Waterford in the Munster SHC2025-04-2722 minClare FMClare FM Sideline View Friday April 25thComing up on the show, we look ahead to a massive weekend in Clare soccer with both semi final ties down for decision in the Ennis Carpets Clare Cup.
There's also a big few days ahead for Clare's hurlers across the minor, senior and U20 grades, with the focus on Sunday's trip to Walsh Park for round two of the Munster championship.2025-04-2552 min
Clare FMClare Garden Festival 2025The Clare Garden Festival is coming this weekend!
It takes place on Sunday, April 27th from 11am-5pm at Ennis Showgrounds.
Over 75 Garden, Plant, Craft & Food stalls from all over Ireland join the popular festival every year on the last Sunday in April with stallholders coming from all over Ireland.
The festival offers a great series of Garden Expert talks from an accessible stage and has much to offer and discover for young and old.
To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Master Organic Gardener, Jim Cronin, Chairman of Clare Agricultural Show society, Joe Lillis, and Festival manager...2025-04-2415 minClare FMCalls For Stiffer Penalties For Clare's Illegal DumpersIt's been suggested that illegal dumping is on the rise in Clare because "the consequences of prosecution are minimal".
It comes as new data from Clare County Council shows waste and litter complaints in this county in the first three months of the year were up 28% on the same period in 2024.
In March alone, 113 such complaints were made while just eight fines were issued.
Shannon Tidy Towns Chairperson Derek Clune has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons he believes people on which fines are levied aren't bothering to pay them.2025-04-2304 minClare FMRoads Funding Branded "Insult To The People Of Clare" By Govt TDA Clare Government TD has butted heads with the Transport Ministers after this county received less than 1% of the countrywide budget for national secondary roads.
Clare has been allocated just €408,000 of a more than €60m funding pool available nationwide.
This is despite Clare having the seventh greatest national secondary network in the country.
Bodyke Fine Gael TD has written to the Department of Transport and says the discrepancy needs to be addressed.2025-04-2206 min
Clare FMEast Clare Memorial Committee’s Annual Easter CommemorationsThe East Clare Memorial Committee, the county’s oldest memorial group, will host its annual Easter Commemorations this Sunday in Tuamgraney and Scariff.
This is continuing a tradition that spans over a century of honouring local heroes who fought for Irish freedom.
This year, the committee will pay tribute to two remarkable individuals: Martin ‘The Neighbour’ McNamara of Kilkishen, a legendary East Clare fighter, and Kathleen Foley (née McCormack) of Clonlara, who served as second in command of the East Clare Brigade of Cumann na mBan.
To learn more, Alan Morrissey was joined by the Cathaoirleach of the East Clare M...2025-04-1708 minClare FMHSE Urged To End "Unacceptable" Practice Of Unfunded Clare Ambulance ShiftsThe HSE is being urged to end the "unacceptable" practice of unfunded ambulance shifts in Clare. It's understood ambulance cover in Ennistymon on Wednesdays, Scariff on Thursdays and Kilkee on Fridays is primarily secured through overtime or relief staff. The issue has come to prominence again following a number of high profile incidents locally, including reports of a student waiting over an hour for an ambulance after having a seizure at a North Clare school. Clarecastle Sinn Féin Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle says Clare is the poor relation compared to the rest of the country.2025-04-1703 minClare FMCalls For Deer Management Programme To Be Extended To Clare Amid TB SurgeThe Government has been requested to extend the Deer Management Programme to Clare due to a surge in Bovine Tuberculosis. It comes as Clare farmers have raised concerned over an unsustainable growth of the county's deer population. Last June, the Department of Agriculture opened a tender process for 15 Local Deer Management Units to operate in hotspots across the country. O'Callaghan's Mills Fine Gael Councillor Conor Ryan says it's urgently needed in Clare.2025-04-1601 minClare FMClare AGSI Rep Says Minister Will Have To Answer For Stripping Of ResourcesA Clare member of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspector's National Executive says the Justice Minister will have to answer for the stripping of resources from this county.
The AGSI is holding its annual conference in Kilarney today, and will be raising concerns over controversial new conduct and performance regulations and the Garda policing model, which led to the merger of the Clare and Tipperay divisions.
The conference will be attended by Garda Commissioner Drew Harris and Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan.
Ennis-based Detective Sergeant Brian Howard has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that policy changes have made it...2025-04-1407 min
Clare FMClare Sets the Standard for Sustainable Tourism in IrelandCounty Clare has been successful in its bid to become the first county-wide certified sustainable tourism destination in Ireland.
The Banner County has been awarded Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Destination Certification, recognised as a global leader in managing standards for sustainable travel and tourism, following a visit to Clare last month by certifying body EarthCheck.
To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Deirdre O’Shea, Head of Tourism with Clare County Council, and Carol Gleeson, Manager of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark and Green Team member.
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Clare FMClare Receives Just 1% Of Social Housing Acquisition FundClare has received just over 1% of a fund intended to assist in the acquisition of second-hand social homes. Housing Minister James Browne has announced that €325 million is to be made available to local authorities for the purpose of acquiring second-hand social houses and has asked that Tenant in Situ acquisitions be prioritised. Clare County Council's allocation amounts to €4 million which makes up just 1.2% of the total fund. Member of Clare's Social Development Strategic Policy Committee, Shannon Fine Gael Councillor Tony Mulcahy, says while the funding is welcome, it won't go very far.2025-04-1406 minClare FMClare TD Calls For "Broad Review" Of Hot School Meals SchemeA Clare TD is calling for a "broad review" of the Hot School Meals Programme amid nutrition, waste and environmental concerns.
The Department of Social Protection has announced that the scheme has been extended to 713 primary schools nationwide, with 32 of these in Clare.
It's also committed to an expert view of the meals' nutritional value, with foods high in saturated fat, sugar and salt to be removed from menus by September.
Meelick Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons he believes the review should examine several aspects of the programme in addition to nu...2025-04-1109 minClare FMHottest Day Of The Year Feels Like Tourist Season Has Kicked Off For North Clare BusinessesNorth Clare's businesses are hailing the booming footfall boost of the good weather spell. Today is Ireland's hottest day of the year so far and with temperatures expected to exceed 20 degrees in the county today, the crowds have been pouring in. The glorious sunshine and waves are attracting crowds from all over the world to Lahinch today. Sarah and Grace from Long Island are first time visitors to Clare , they didn't expect the weather to be the standout attraction. But it's not just the hottest day of the year so far that's driving footfall in Lahinch - the town's annual...2025-04-1002 min
Clare FMClare County Council Publishes Cliffs Of Moher Coastal Walk Management PlanClare County Council has now published the Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk Management Plan, a 246-page report that recommends the local authority become the management organisation for the future management and development of the coastal trail from Doolin to Hags Head, a trail that showcases the world-renowned Cliffs of Moher.
The report, which had as its key objective securing the future of the Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk, was prepared by TOBIN on behalf of the council and in partnership with the Department of Rural and Community Development, Fáilte Ireland and Clare Local Development Company (CLDC).
To discuss this M...2025-04-1032 min
Clare FMCampaign To Kickstart Tourism In ClareAn innovative campaign to kickstart the 2025 tourism season in Clare takes place this April when locals and visitors to the county are offered free and half-price admission to a variety of attractions, sites and cultural events.
Clare County Council’s Tourism Department, in collaboration with the Clare Tourism Advisory Forum and local tourism attractions, is hosting the third annual ‘Be aTourist in Your Own County Clare’ initiative on Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13.
To find out more about this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Chair of the Clare Tourism Advisory Forum, Seán Lally.
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Clare FMCystic Fibrosis Ireland Calls On Clare People’s Support On 65 Roses DayFriday, 11th of April, 65 Roses Day will take place.
65 Roses Day is an annual fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland (CFI).
People in Clare are being urged to help Cystic Fibrosis Ireland (CFI) meet its fundraising target of €300,000.
Volunteers across the country will be selling purple roses to support CFI, in Dunnes Stores branches, shopping centres and other participating outlets, including Ennis and Shannon.
To find out more, Alan Morrisesey was joined in-studio by Chair of the Clare CFI Branch, Deborah Kett.
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Midlife Mindset - It's Never Too LateIt's Never Too Late Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 6 - Clare Roberts-MolloyIn this episode, we’re flipping the script on It’s Never Too Late. Instead of interviewing an inspiring guest, I’m the one answering the questions!
In this special episode, the brilliant Emma Rushton from Roseleigh Media takes the reins as guest host to interview me – Clare Roberts-Molloy – about my journey, the turning points that led to launching my business, and what I’ve learned from coaching and supporting women navigating their own powerful second act.
We talk visibility, vulnerability, mindset shifts, messy beginnings, and what it really takes to reinvent yourself in midlife. If you’ve ev...2025-04-0940 minClare FMOver €12M Worth Of Grants Determined For Clare Pyrite HomeownersOver €12m worth of grants have been determined for pyrite affected homeowners in Clare. Since Clare's inclusion in the Enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme two years ago, there have been 134 local applications. Over 1,000 properties are believed to be impacted by Pyrite in this county, and a maximum grant of €462,000 is currently available for remediation or rebuilding works. Founder of the Clare Pyrite Action Group Dr Martina Cleary says for many homeowners, the scheme is financially unviable.2025-04-0908 minClare FMClare Property Prices Not Expected To Drop Despite Anticipated Supply BoostHousing prices in Clare are not expected to drop any time soon despite an expected supply boost in the coming months. It follows Myhome.ie's first report 2025, which shows the average asking price for a home in this county rose to €295,000 at the end of March. This was the third-highest price hike nationwide, while the number of homes available for sale here also dipped 5%. Managing Director of Myhome.ie Joanne Geary has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that Clare is more challenged due to its attractive location.2025-04-0805 min
Clare FMFilmmakers Coming To ClareClare has become a favourite among filmmakers, thanks to its stunning landscapes and unique charm, making it the perfect spot for the movies and TV shows.
Virgin Media Ireland, Ireland’s leading telecommunications and entertainment provider, conducted research analysing over 250 top movies and TV shows filmed in Ireland using IMDb data to reveal the most popular filming locations.
Clare ranks eighth, proving it's not only a prime filming location but also a rising hub for talent like Aisling O’Loughlin and James Bredin.
To discuss this further, Peter O'Connell was joined by the director of Smother, Dathaí Keane.
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Clare FMClare Association Dublin AGMThe Clare Association, Dublin, aims to promote the social, cultural and economic interests of County Clare.
The association is encouraging people to get involved and express interest in joining the committee.
To find out more, Peter O'Connell was joined on the line by outgoing chairperson, Tom Conway.
Photo(C): Clare Association Dublin Facebook page2025-04-0805 minClare FMConstruction Underway On East Clare Dual Diagnosis & CAMHS HubConstruction is finally underway on a brand new dual diagnosis and CAMHS facility in South-East Clare. Inis Ghile in Parteen is set to become the permanent home of the East Clare Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, whilst also treating co-existing mental health and substance misuse issues. The HSE had originally hoped to open the facility last July, it's now envisaged it will be operational in the coming months. Clare Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe believes it will be transformative.2025-04-0704 minClare FMTánaiste Says Clare Hotels Must Be Freed Up For "Tourist County" Amid Tariffs ThreatThe Tánaiste says Clare's hotels and B&Bs must be phased back into tourism use amid the growing threat of Trump's tariffs. At present, Clare is hosting approximately 5,100 Ukrainian Refugees and over 700 International Protection Applicants. This time last year, 33% of all hotel rooms in this county were contracted to the state for Asylum Seeker Accommodation. Speaking in Ennis on Friday, Fine Gael Leader Simon Harris says Clare must be supported as a "tourist county".2025-04-0708 min
Clare FMWest Clare Farm Peatland Rewetting Project Provides Biodiversity Boost For Nature RestorationA blanket bog, home to two rare and protected birds, the merlin and the hen harrier, is being successfully rewetted to provide a wildlife sanctuary for rare habitats and numerous species of conservation concern, thanks to a new partnership between a west Clare farmer, the local community and Clare County Council.
To discuss this further, Peter O'Connell was joined by Clare County Council’s Biodiversity Officer, Barry O’Loughlin.
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North Clare Community ChurchColossians 4:7-18 | John McCarthy | Sunday 6th April 2025 | North Clare Community Church |Colossians 4:7-18 | John McCarthy | Sunday 6th April 2025 | North Clare Community Church | NCCC Podcast Linkswww.northclarechurch.comNorth Clare Community Church is now available on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts:https://open.spotify.com/show/6Srr2L9gaTRmENX5eTKKelhttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c5e90120-2b91-4706-8a5e-790942af1d1b/north-clare-community-churchhttps://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/north-clare-community-church/id1757325592?i=10006679800512025-04-0632 minClare FMClare FM Sideline View Friday April 4thComing up on the show, we will look ahead to a historic day for women's rugby in Clare as Ennis Kilrush prepare for an All Ireland promotion final.
The late Mick O'Dwyer is being laid to rest tomorrow and we will hear from Kilkee's Ger Keane who served with the Maestro as a selector during his time in charge in Clare
Clare's minor hurlers and footballers begin their Munster championship campaigns over the next few days so we will check in with both camps; there's a big weekend ahead in Clare soccer and Alan Troy will have Greyhound Focus too2025-04-041h 05
Clare FMPre-Famine Era In County Clare To Be Discussed At Clare Museum Lecture SeriesClare Museum’s Lecture Series continues Wednesday, April 9th at 7.30pm.
The talk by Dr Karol Mullaney-Dignam is entitled ‘Morals, manners and customs: observations from the pre-Famine era in County Clare’.
The observations of selected visitors to County Clare in the decades before the Great Hunger (1845-52), focusing on the morals, manners, and customs of the people at the time will be discussed at the talk.
To find out more about this, Alan Morrissey was joined by curator of Clare Museum, John Rattigan.
Photo (c): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1159208002674518&set=gm.21961550708372252025-04-0309 minClare FMClare Fire Service Urge Caution With High Risk Warning In Place Until MondayFarmers, landowners and residents in rural Clare are being urged to be vigilant due to a high risk fire warning in place. The orange alert has been triggered by low levels of humidity and rain, which has led to an enhanced likelihood of blazes in areas of dead grass and forestry. Fires may occur naturally in the coming days, however people are being urged to report any suspicious or illegal activity to Gardaí immediately and all fires to the emergency services. Clare's Assistant Senior Chief Fire Officer Colm Frawley has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan they want to prevent a...2025-04-0203 min
Clare FMHop On & Off Shuttle Bus Through North And West ClareAs you've been hearing on Clare FM news, new hopon hop-off shuttle bus service linking towns, villages and visitor attractions throughout North and West Clare is the subject of public consultation and engagement sessions taking place in Miltown Malbay and Kilfenora on Monday (April 7, 2025) and Tuesday (April 8, 2025) next.
The free “Burren and Cliffs Explorer” set to be launched by Clare County Council, in partnership with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), this summer will be open to online and onsite bookings.
To tell us more about this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Lisdoonvarna Fine Gael Councillor, Joe Garrihy.
Photo(C...2025-04-0207 minClare FMFears Policy Change Will Put More Clare People At Risk Of HomelessnessIt's feared more Clare people will become homeless on foot of a change to Government policy. The tenant in-situ scheme, where councils can buy a property and continue renting it out to someone who's received a notice to quit, will now only apply to households who've been on social housing support payments for at least two years. Clare County Council says the majority of the 300 households it's supported after receiving termination notices so far would still meet these conditions. Clarecastle Sinn Féin Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle, who's a member of Clare's Housing Committee believes, however a sizeable minority will be a...2025-04-0206 min
Clare FMClare To Receive Share Of 231 New Build Social HomesClare is set to see the delivery of a number of new-build social houses under a new Government funding allocation.
It forms part of a €436m nationwide investment,announced by Housing Minister James Browne.
231 homes promised under the 82 new projects will be built cumulatively across Clare and 12 other counties.
Meanwhile Clare is set to receive a share of €325M, granted to local authorities under the Social Housing Second-Hand Acquisitions Programme to provide support to counteract homelessness in the county.
To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by member of Social Development SPC and
Killaloe Fianna Fáil Councillor, Tony O’Bri...2025-04-0110 minClare FMWest Clare Councillors Scorn Lack Of National Roads FundingIt's claimed West Clare has been left in a spiral of playing catch up when it comes to its roads network. Although the Kilrush Electoral Area's schedule of works budget has been increased by 40% this year to €8.5m, the majority of this will go towards local and regional roads. Transport Infrastructure Ireland, meanwhile, has recently allocated Clare just over €2m for works on national roads, but none of this has been ringfenced for the west of the county. Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal District Councillor Rita McInerney says the most important roads are being ignored.2025-04-0102 min
Love Patty Podcast: Genuine Conversations on fertility, family, feminism, and life as a modern female23| Clare's Meningococcal Meningitis experience, sepsis recognition, ICU, 10% survival rate, PTSD, vaccinations, nursing burnoutThis week Clare talks about her scary experience of contracting Meningococcal Meningitis, and how as a healthy 23 year old working out at the gym, then found herself 24hrs later in ICU fighting for her life- her family being told she only had a 10% survival rate. Clare's care slipped through the cracks; we discuss just how hard it is to recognise sepsis and how far we have come since Clare was sick. Clare is a passionate medical educator, and used this experience to further spread knowledge toward recognition, resus and treatment of sepsis. Clare opens up about her PTSD and survi...2025-03-301h 20Clare FMClare FM Sideline View Friday March 28thComing up on the show, we will look ahead to Clare's National Camogie League Division 1B final, and hear from Clare football boss Peter Keane to reflect on their league campaign
There's another big week coming up for Clare's U20 hurling and football sides, and we will look ahead to the quarter-finals of the Ennis Carpets Clare Cup2025-03-2855 minClare FMCalls For HSE To Consider Taking Clare Ambulance Patients To GalwayThe HSE is being urged to bring Clare ambulance patients to Galway where possible, during periods of severe overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick. It's estimated that on average 1,820 patients from this county attended UHL's ED every month last year, with similar trends expected this year. By contrast, last month, 160 patients from Clare were admitted to University Hospital Galway's Emergency Department. HSE Regional Health Forum West member Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor Antoinette Baker Bashua says the measure should be explored while Clare awaits the construction of its own ED.2025-03-2702 min
Clare FMOdd Socks Cycle 2025 In Aid Of Down Syndrome ClareThis year’s Odd Socks Cycle will take place this coming weekend.
The cycle, in aid of Down Syndrome Clare, will be held on the 30th of March.
To learn more about it, Alan Morrissey was joined by Coordinator of the Odd Socks Cycle for Down Syndrome Clare, Louise Craig.
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Photo(C): Clare FM2025-03-2706 minClare FMQuiet Confidence East Clare Multi-Million Euro Schemes Will Come To FruitionKillaloe Municipal District is "quietly confident" its efforts to secure State funding for two major projects in East Clare will prove successful.
It comes as Clare County Council has submitted a funding application for what are being described as "transformational" public realm regeneration and enhancement projects in Crusheen and Killaloe-Ballina.
Funds are being sought for the reopening of Crusheen Railway Station as well as the development of a multi-purpose community enterprise hub and creche in the village.
Additionally, an application has been submitted for public realm revitalisation in Killaloe-Ballina town centres including the transformation of the vacant Killaloe Courthouse into...2025-03-2704 min
Clare FMClare Poetry Collective To Hold Open Mic Event On SaturdayClare Poetry Collective’s latest open mic event will take place this coming weekend.
The Foyer of Glór is the venue for this Saturday’s open mic.
A call out is being made for poets from Clare and beyond to turn out.
Poets are invited to read one short poem no longer than one page or max of 40 lines.
To learn more about it, Alan Morrissey was joined in-studio by steering committee members, Amanda Shannon, and Deborah Ryan Mac.
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Clare FMIrish Red Cross Clare Parachute JumpTaking a parachute and jumping is exactly what three volunteers from the Clare branch of the Irish Red Cross will be doing later this year!
In August, they will take part in a parachute jump to raise funds for the Irish Red Cross.
A coffee morning will be held this Saturday, to raise funds for the jump.
To learn more about this, Alan Morrissey was joined in-studio by Clare Honorary Treasurer & Clare Community Officer, James Lafferty, Brothers of Charity & Irish Red Cross Clare member, Helen Nagle, and Liz Leamy, who is the driver behind the coffee morning.
Photo (c): Clare...2025-03-2607 minClare FMLatest Spike In Clare House Prices Indication Of Housing Market That "Isn't Working"The latest increase in the price of a new house in Clare is said to be an indication of a housing market that "isn't working".
The latest quarterly report from Daft.ie shows that the average price of a new home in Clare has risen by 10% in the last year and by 4% since the end of 2024 to just over €269,000.
Central to this is the increase in "market heat", which is a phenomenon where the selling price of a home is greater than the initial listing price, with that rate currently 7.1% across Munster.
Economist at Trinity College Dublin and author of th...2025-03-2510 minClare FMClare To Have Three Dog Wardens This SummerClare is set to benefit from the addition of a new full-time dog warden.
Annette Kenny, who came on board as a seasonal warden last year, will now be operating from the March to November period and taking on patrols, licence checks the enforcement of park bye-laws.
In turn, the local authority will be taking on a new warden for the summer season, who will operate from May until September, enforcing beach bye-laws.
Speaking on Clare FM's Morning Focus, Clare County Dog Warden Frankie Coote says it will free up more resources to deal with dangerous dogs.2025-03-2504 minClare FMClaims Rising Costs And Changes To Consumer Habits Behind Clare's Vacant Commercial PropertiesRising costs and changes to both working and consumer spending habits have been identified as the main factors behind Clare's unoccupied business premises.
It comes as the latest Geodirectory report into vacant commercial buildings has found Shannon and Kilrush to have the highest rates of vacancies in the province.
Ennis was also deemed to be the town in Munster with the ninth highest rate of commercial vacancies, while Clare as a whole has 15.8% of its business premises out of use.
Geodirectory CEO, Dara Keogh has been telling Clare FM's Darragh O'Grady that greater imagination is needed to repurpose buildings and...2025-03-2107 minClare FMOffshore Wind Farm Deemed "Foundation Stone" For Economic Growth In West ClareA proposed wind farm off Clare's west coast is being described as the "foundation stone" for attracting multinational companies to the region. Clare's elected councillors have convened this week to discuss the planned 450-megawatt Sceirdre Rocks Offshore Wind Farm which would consist of 30 wind turbines of over 1,000 feet in height off the coast of Clare and Galway. The comments made at the meeting will now be appended as a submission to the Chief Executive's Report on the planning application to be sent to An Bórd Pleanála. Kilmurry Ibrickane Fianna Fáil Councillor Michael Shannon says it's crucial the dev...2025-03-2005 minClare FMFire Crews Battle West Clare Gorse Fires As Orange Warning Remains In PlaceClare County Fire Service is appealing to landowners to be on the lookout for illegal activity or any behaviour that could lead to the spread of fire on land.
It comes as local authority crews from Kilrush and Kilkee have been dealing with a number of blazes in the Moanmore/Shragh areas of West Clare in recent days.
A Status Orange High Forrest Fire Risk Warning remains in place across the country until noon on Friday, which means there's a high risk of fires spreading in areas where there's hazardous fuels such as dead grasses, or shrubs like heather and...2025-03-2003 min
Clare FM76th Edition Of The Clare Drama FestivalThis year’s Clare Drama Festival is looming large on the horizon.
The 76th edition of the event will run from this Saturday, the 22nd of March, to Saturday, the 29th of March inclusive.
The festival is one of the oldest festivals in the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland circuit, having started in 1947.
To find out more about what we can expect from this year’s festival, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Hanley, PRO Clare Drama Festival.
Photo(C): Clare FM2025-03-1909 minClare FMConstruction To Commence On Age Friendly Housing Development In West ClareConstruction will commence next month on a brand new age friendly housing estate in West Clare. The project which will see twelve new homes delivered at Back Road, Kilrush is expected to be complete by 2026. Custy Construction will deliver the scheme after putting pen to paper with Clare County Council this week. Chair of Clare's Strategic Housing Committee Councillor John Crowe says it will be a gamechanger for the region.2025-03-1802 minClare FMClare GP Urges Govt To Accelerate Recruitment Amid Surge In Patient NumbersA Clare GP is urging the Government to accelerate recruitment measures amid a surge in local patient numbers. It follows a new report from the Journal, which shows that on average the population of every catchment area in the country has grown by 100 people. It also shows that Clare has one GP for every 1,470 people living here, which is the seventh lowest ratio nationwide. Lahinch-based IMO GP Committee Member Dr Michael Kelleher has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that special incentives are needed for rural areas.2025-03-1805 min
Inspiring Women In CXEmpowering People, Elevating CX: The Power of Culture, Leadership and Employee Wellbeing, with Clare White“There is actually a growing issue called presenteeism. It's when people are showing up at work, but they're either unwell, or they're burnt out, or they are just not able to do their best work. There was a recent survey which was conducted, it's a government survey. And it's shown that presenteeism…has cost UK businesses 25 billion pounds since 2018.”
In episode #805 of the Inspiring Women in CX podcast, Clare is joined by CEO and Founder Clare White for an insightful and energising conversation about building human-centred organisations through culture, leadership and employee empowerment.
Clare s...2025-03-0432 minNorth Clare Community Church"Take off the old, Put on the new" | Colossians 3 | Peter John | Sunday 16/2/25 | North Clare Community Church"Take off the old, Put on the new" | Colossians 3 | Peter John | Sunday 16/2/25 | North Clare Community ChurchNCCC Podcast Linkswww.northclarechurch.comNorth Clare Community Church is now available on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts:https://open.spotify.com/show/6Srr2L9gaTRmENX5eTKKelhttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c5e90120-2b91-4706-8a5e-790942af1d1b/north-clare-community-churchhttps://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/north-clare-community-church/id1757325592?i=10006679800512025-02-1637 minLove Patty Podcast: Genuine Conversations on fertility, family, feminism, and life as a modern female15| Clare's VBAC Part 2: 4kg Bub, Vacuum assisted delivery, PPH, Episiotomy, First 40 days, meal prep, Snoo review.Welcome to part two of Clare's positive VBAC story. We carry on from Clare labouring at home, where she found the TENs machine a great pain reliever. Clare explains how her contractions were very manageable this time, compared to her posterior labour that she had in her first pregnancy with George. Clare speaks again on the preparation she did to keep Bub in the 'optimal position for birth'. After only 2.5hrs of active labour, Clare presented to hospital, where she was 7cm dilated! She utilised the birth pool, medical gas and TENs machine for pain relief, however, opted for a...2025-02-0248 min
WARDROBE CRISIS with Clare PressClare's Take: Dressing Melania - Decoding the Meaning of Big Fashion's Right Wing Power PlayA note from Clare:This week, I'm experimenting with bringing you something a bit different. I'm calling it CLARE'S TAKE and it's a sort of op-ed slash invitation to start a conversation about a issue in the news. It's just me, no interview this time. Don't worry, I'm not abandoning the interview format! Normal programming will resume next week, but do let us know if you like the idea of adding these editorial takes on topical fashion criticism into the mix, as a bonus.Thank you, as ever, for listening!2025-01-3037 minLove Patty Podcast: Genuine Conversations on fertility, family, feminism, and life as a modern female14| Clare's VBAC Birth Part 1. VBAC, Gestational diabetes, MGP, spinning babies, optimal positioning, "Big Baby", hypnobirthing.Part 1 of Clare's amazing Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC). In this episode Clare and Chloe discuss the importance of birth preparation in having a successful VBAC, and how picking your birth team is so important. They also chat about the difficulties of navigating subsequent pregnancy's when you now have a toddler to look after. Clare was fortunate to get into MGP and have her friend Courtney as her midwife. Courtney and Dani (student midwife) were so positive and empowering to Clare throughout her whole pregnancy, supporting her that she would get her VBAC! Even whilst navigating gestational diabetes, the la...2025-01-1956 minNorth Clare Community ChurchFamily Christmas Service | John McCarthy | North Clare Community Church | Sunday 15th December 2024Family Christmas Service | John McCarthy | North Clare Community Church | Sunday 15th December 2024 | www.northclarechurch.com
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https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/north-clare-community-church/id1757325592?i=10006679800512024-12-0135 minLove Patty Podcast: Genuine Conversations on fertility, family, feminism, and life as a modern female6| Clare's Positive Birth Story. First birth, MGP, Circumvallate Placenta, PROM, Posterior Labour, Public Hospital, Hypnobirthing, Birth Prep, Cervical swelling, Epidural, C-Section, Postnatal anxiety.Welcome to Clare's first pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience with her son George. Clare is passionate about sharing positive birth experiences, that support Mum's to feel educated and supported. *Mention of postpartum anxiety and cancer grief.
Clare and her partner Gregg attended a hypnobirthing course and from this became obsessed with listening to Australian Birth Stories and watching One Born Every Minute. Clare experienced a healthy, full term pregnancy, despite experiencing the rare condition circumvallate placenta.
When labour began at home, Clare loved utilising her Tens machine, however the pain levels of a posterior labour pr...2024-11-031h 31
Talking FlutesThe Motivation Game! E: 326 with Clare Southworth & Jean-Paul WrightIn the latest episode of Talking Flutes, hosts Jean-Paul and Clare Southworth take us on an enlightening journey through the realms of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, particularly in the context of musicianship. Whether you're a novice flute player or a seasoned professional, understanding what drives you is crucial to your growth and success.
The duo wastes no time diving into the topic at hand: intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation. Clare explains that intrinsic motivation is the drive to complete a task because it is inherently interesting or enjoyable, while extrinsic motivation is driven by external rewards.
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PCOS ExplainedFed is best! Breastfeeding insights from Clare's journeyIn this episode, Ovie’s Senior Nutritionist, Emma sits down with PCOS Explained Host and Ovie Founder, Clare to discuss the challenges and realities of breastfeeding, especially for those with PCOS.Societal pressures around breastfeeding can be overwhelming, and starting this journey often comes with a lot of stress and confusion. While breastfeeding is a wonderful option for many, it's not the right fit for everyone. Clare opens up about her personal experiences with low milk supply and how her PCOS influenced her breastfeeding journey.The conversation dives into th...2024-09-0435 minTalking FlutesThe Olympian Mindset for Flute players! E:322 with Clare SouthworthHow to Build Confidence and Learn from Failure: Insights from Clare Southworth
In the latest episode of Talking Flutes, Clare delves into the intricate process of learning, improving, and maintaining confidence even when things go wrong. Whether you're a musician, an athlete, or anyone striving for excellence, the principles discussed in this episode are universally applicable.
Clare opens the episode by highlighting the importance of a positive mindset in the face of challenges. She emphasises that failure should not be seen as a setback but as a learning opportunity. "You're not failing, you're learning," she...2024-08-2209 min
On the Couch with ClareWelcome to On the Couch with ClareCome take a seat On the Couch with Clare, your weekly dose of common sense and raw conversations, where psychology meets everyday life. It’s a show aimed to bring scientific insights, engaging conversations and never shies away from the tough topics across health, relationships, politics, parenting and everyday life. You’ll hear from guests from diverse backgrounds, including media personalities, authors, and health professionals. Expect a blend of professional wisdom, personal anecdotes and political correctness - free zone. Clare’s straightforward and honest approach delivers shame-free practical solutions, new perspectives, and actionable advice. Keeping it rea...2024-07-1402 min
Happy Space Podcast with Clare KumarConduit for Compassion - the Sunflower, Brené Brown, & WorkHuman 2024 - with Clare KumarProductivity expert and executive coach, Clare Kumar reveals her new job, outlines the Total Team Work Program, recaps her experience and shares insights from Brené Brown’s keynote at WorkHuman 2024.Clare Kumar is a productivity expert and executive coach who focuses on the intersection where productivity meets inclusivity in workplaces and organizations. In this episode, she talks about her new job as Regional Director of Hidden Disabilities Canada (hdsunflower.com). In addition, Clare gives an update and outlines her program, Happy Space Total Team Work, where leaders and their teams co-create their future of work and explains how...2024-07-0248 minTalking FlutesCrafting Your Musical Brand in a Crowded World! E:313 with Clare Southworth & Jean-Paul WrightAre you a musician looking to carve out your unique space in the industry? Do you ever wonder how you can stand out in a sea of talented performers, teachers, and writers? If you're nodding your head, then the latest episode of Talking Flutes is a must-listen for you!
In this insightful 'Revisited' conversation, Clare Southworth and Jean-Paul Wright revisit an archived episode 63 from a few years back, where they delve deep into the nuances of brand building for musicians. They discuss what it means to have a brand, how to maintain integrity while promoting yourself, and...2024-05-2637 min
Fizz FreeQ&A with host ClareIn this episode, Ruth asks Clare details about her drinking past and sobriety journey. Ruth's not afraid to be direct, and Clare is incredibly honest in her answers about sobriety alongside parenting, finances and her marriage. It's an engaging listen with a warm and fuzzy ending, including Clare's favourite sober phrase: TOTALLY CAPABLE!Find Fizz Free on most streaming platforms, Youtube, Facebook, X and Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-1538 min
The Psychedelic CouchIntroduction with Clare FaulknerWelcome to The Psychedelic Couch, a podcast delving into the realms of expanded consciousness and holistic healing. Hosted by Clare Faulkner, a psycho-sexologist and relationship psychotherapist, this podcast invites listeners on a transformative journey exploring ancient spiritual practices, psychedelics, plant medicines, and contemporary therapeutic modalities.
In conversations with special guests, Clare uncovers the therapeutic potential of practices like breath-work, dance, yoga, psychedelics, and sound healing, to name a few. Listeners are invited to be inspired by the ways these powerful tools can be used responsibly and safely to transform every aspect of their lives.
Clare...2024-05-1003 min
Happy Space Podcast with Clare KumarSolve the Stalemate: Co-Create your Team’s Future of Work - with Clare KumarIn this solo show, Clare digs into the reasons behind the current tension between leaders and employees. She suggests that it is solvable and offers practical ways to do so.You’re listening to episode 36 of the Happy Space Podcast, and today it’s me Clare Kumar. We’re going to be talking about “solving the stalemate,” looking closely at the tension between leadership and employees. I’ve got some solutions for you.News reports keep informing us that leaders and their teams are at odds on how best to get work done. Executives are issuing mand...2023-12-1944 min
Spill the Tea with Leading Ladies In BusinessCountry Chic Conversations with Brontë Clare: Fashion, Lifestyle, and the Femme Magazine Story!Send us a textWelcome to Spill The Tea with LLIB!Join us on this fabulous journey as we dive into the world of fashion, country living, and the incredible journey of our special guest, Brontë Clare - the go-to fashion guru for country style and the creative mind behind Femme Magazine!About Brontë Clare:Brontë Clare is not just a fashion icon; she's a trailblazer in the world of country chic. As the creator of Femme Magazine, she has shaped the narrative of style, elegance, and rural living. Get ready for an...2023-11-2929 min
Spill the Tea with Leading Ladies In BusinessFrom Patronising Remarks to Pioneering Success: Clare Wright's JourneySend us a textGet ready for a remarkable episode of "Spill The Tea With LLIB" as we sit down with Clare Wright, a true pioneer hailing from Southport. In this episode, we delve into Clare's extraordinary career as Liverpool's first female dockmaster, shattering stereotypes and forging her path in a male-dominated industry. What's more, her journey into the Merchant Navy was ignited by a patronizing and misogynistic comment while riding a ferry. Clare's resilience and determination will leave you in awe.But that's not all; Clare is not just a pioneer in her profession...2023-11-0621 min
Law Firm Marketing Club's PodcastThe Power of First Impressions in Client Relationships with Clare YatesIn this engaging podcast episode, we delve into the world of client relationships with two experienced professionals, Clare Yates, interviewed by Clare Fanner. Join their candid conversation about the pivotal role of first impressions in the legal and estate agency industries.Picture this: you're excitedly arriving at a hotel for a weekend getaway, only to encounter unexpected hiccups. Clare uses this relatable scenario to highlight how initial interactions profoundly shape client experiences. From phone etiquette to reception professionalism, email responsiveness, and confidentiality, each detail plays a significant role.In this ep, Clare hints at strategies...2023-09-2738 min
Camilla & Clare InvestigateEP10 - Camilla and Clare reflect on their highlights and learning from their Podcasting InvestigationsCamilla and Clare have been investigating Podcasting!In this episode we look back and reflect on the key learning we gained during the series of interviewing a range of guests who all had expertise in different aspects of podcasting.What did we learn? What stood out? What occurred to us? What would we have done differently given our time again and our "view from the top of the hill"?There may be more episodes to follow to fill in some of the gaps in our knowledge on Podcasting, so it's not goodbye to...2023-09-1424 min
Permission to Be EnchantingClare’s Origin Story Part 2: A Journey To Sexual Awakening And Self-DiscoveryPleasure, curiosity, and empowerment – the keys to unlocking a life of unapologetic joy and self-discovery. We are back for part 2 of Clare Sente’s Origin Story. For today’s episode, we dive deep into Clare’s sexual awakening and explore the realms of pleasure, curiosity, and empowerment. Clare shares how her childhood conditioning was around sex, what she wished her younger self could have known, and her amazing sexual awakening at age 46. The awakening opened up a whole new phase of confidence and creativity. From her early sexual experiences to rediscovering herself through pleasure practices, Clare's story is a celebrati...2023-09-0750 minCamilla & Clare InvestigateCamilla and Clare Investigate.. Podcasting - Suze has so much GREAT info on Podcast Production, we are AMAZED!Camilla and Clare know nothing about podcasting.. other than that they think they should probably be doing it..Join Camilla and Clare as they embark on their first podcast series of “Camilla and Clare Investigate” with the theme of Podcasting.Exploring The Podcast Show in London, Camilla and Clare bumped into Suze Cooper - who has SO MUCH knowledge about podcast production that they grabbed her and dragged her to the studio straight away and made her tell them everything she knew, whilst shining a bright light into her eyes.. OK.. so some of that migh...2023-07-2017 min
Happy Space Podcast with Clare KumarProductivity for all - the evolution of Happy Space - with Clare KumarProductivity catalyst, highly sensitive executive coach, and international speaker Clare Kumar examines the intersection of productivity and inclusivity – paying attention to both being and doing. She inspires individuals to design for well-being and cultivate sustainable performance while avoiding exhaustion and burnout. Clare encourages leaders to design inclusive performance to invite the richest contributions from every member of their team. This is a topic Clare explores with innovators as host of the Happy Space Podcast.Clare draws on a diverse corporate career that took her from Toronto to Tokyo and Montreal, with equal experience as an entrepreneur. She is...2023-07-1650 minTalking FlutesFestive music and good cheer abounds! E:241 with Clare & Jean-PaulIt's good for our wellbeing to take a break!
It's the Festive Edition where Clare and Jean-Paul speak about Christmas activities and practice routines. During this episode we listen to Clare playing the Martinu Sonata and are also serenaded with flute choir music by the brilliant Barry Griffiths.
Clare and Jean-Paul return with a New Year Special on January 2nd so until then, wishing you Seasons Greetings and in advance...a Happy New Year!
2022-12-1825 minTalking FlutesMaking your music come alive! - E: 240 with Clare SouthworthUnderstand the composers narrative and your performance will come alive!
In this podcast, Clare takes a look at the beautiful 'Sonate en Concert' by the prolific composer Jean-Michel Damase and two movements, the 'Rondeau' and the 'Aria' from the beautiful and haunting flute piece Suite Antique by John Rutter
Of the ‘Sonate en Concert’ Clare says "in my opinion, Damase doesn't get the credit amongst flute payers that he deserves!'
Composed in 1979, 'Suite Antique' is a concertante work by John Rutter and is written for harpsichord, flute and string orchestra. Rutter composed the...2022-12-0525 minTalking FlutesThe flute and why we love it. A very brief history. E: 228 with Clare Southworth"I'm often surprised at the lack of knowledge about the history of the flute when I used to ask new flute students at Music College what they know" comments Professor of Flute at the Royal Academy of Music Clare Southworth in her 'Talking Flutes' podcast this week.
During this August (2022) instead of taking a break, we are looking back over some of our favourite podcasts. Clare and I have so many favourites and literally had to throw a number of die to randomly choose.
This week, Clare revisits a quick look at the flute history ov...2022-08-2215 min
Happy Space Podcast with Clare KumarThe Secret Superpowers of Highly Sensitive People - with host Clare KumarThank you for joining me on my very first episode of Happy Space Podcast. I am SO GLAD you are here. My mission is to inspire a more inclusive world in which highly sensitive people (HSPs) thrive through both HSP empowerment and the invitation to design spaces, cultures, products, and services with sensitivity in mind.I invite you to listen as I speak about:00:01:46 - Why I created this podcast00:03:12 - Learning About Highly Sensitive People 00:04:30 - My Background00:05:29 - Birkenstock and Pantyhose 00:07:41 - Hustle Culture00:11:27 - HSP Trait Elements00:13:56 - Marginalized to Humanized00:14:24 - Mission...2022-04-0244 minTalking FlutesWhen things go wrong!! Podcast 205 with Clare Southworth and Jean-Paul Wright99% of the time, it's not as bad as you think!
This week on 'Talking Flutes' Jean-Paul and Clare talk about the importance of not beating yourself up if a practice session or a performance doesn't go to plan. The need to have an acceptance that some days will always be better than others, and, as if to back up the podcast title and content, Jean-Paul and Clare are totally blindsided by 4 of Clare's dogs coming back from a walk and creating havoc in the middle of podcast recording.
'Talking Flutes' and 'Talking Flutes Extra' are po...2022-03-1432 min
Lifting the Lid on Coaching SupervisionLifting The Lid - Episode 72 - The one where we start the jigsaw without the picture, with our guest Clare SmaleSteve and Clare (yes Clare switches it up) talk with Clare Smale about the concept of finite and infinite games, applied to the world of coaching and supervision. Is either right, better, wrong, bad? Those very words are of course the finite game perspective. What’s your baseline position on the finite infinite continuum? To what extent do you feel safer in the finite world of title, qualifications, training, rank, expertise, right not wrong etc? To what extent is it more comfortable for you in the playful, free, learning, endless, ambiguous, unfinished space? The finite game, driven by ti...2022-03-0146 min
Permission to Be EnchantingIntroductions: Clare & Rachel with Permission To Be EnchantingWelcome to our podcast about female empowerment and, oh yeah... orgasms. Finally, there's a podcast for your sexual awakening. Successful female empowerment involves moving past the conditioning of shame regarding sexuality and invites you back to love yourself into wholeness. That's the beginning of what Permission To Be Enchanting is all about. Episode #1 of our first season is a taste of the background and chemistry between hosts Clare Sente and Rachel Watson. Clare is a Chicago-based, certified sex, love and intimacy coach who had her own sexual awakening at 48. Rachel is an outstanding, Scott...2022-02-0133 min