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Clare FMClare FMClare Pyrite Homeowners Expected To Be Left "Tens Of Thousands Short" Despite Scheme ChangeIt's claimed that side-by-side construction of new houses must be offered as a more cost effective solution for pyrite affected householders in Clare. Under new changes to the defective concrete concrete block scheme, construction of new dwellings next to the existing house will be offered in limited circumstances. Recent figures show that just 20 pyrite affected homes in Clare have qualified for a full demolition and rebuild. Crusheen-based founder of the Clare Pyrite Action Group, Dr Martina Cleary, says this must be offered to more people.2025-06-0610 minClare FMClare FMOver 3,200 Clare Students Beginning State Exams TodayOver 3,200 students in Clare will commence State exams today. English will be the first exam today for the 1,731 Clare students doing their Junior Cert, with Religious Education to follow this afternoon. A total of 1,412 students here will begin the Leaving Cert with English paper 1 while the exam timetable for Clare's 103 Leaving Cert Applied students also gets underway today. Guidance Counsellor at St Joseph's Secondary School in Tulla, Olivia O'Connor, says students should "trust in their preparation" while acknowledging exams don't define them.2025-06-0406 minClare FMClare FMCruinniú na nÓg Celebrates Free Creativity For Children And Young People In ClareCruinniú na nÓg returns to Clare this coming weekend, the 7th of June. Cruinniú na nÓg is a national day dedicated to free creative opportunities for children and young people under the age of 18. An art exhibition is Ennis is highlighting Helium Arts’ growing work in supporting children at risk of social exclusion in Clare. Free tie-in events will take place on Cruinniú na nÓg on 7th June. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Creative Communities Engagement Officer, Clare County Council, Eva Birdthistle and, County Librarian and Creative Ireland Clare Coordinator, Helen Walsh and CEO and...2025-06-0311 minClare FMClare FMEast Clare GAA Clubs "Up In Arms" Due To AmalgamationsThere are fears for the future of small communities in East Clare. Maghera Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Hayes is calling for a "targeted rural regeneration and population retention strategy" for East Clare. The population of the Killaloe Municipal District grew by 8.8% between the censuses in 2016 and 2022, giving the area the highest rate of growth in the county outside of Ennis. Councillor Hayes claims small villages are struggling and insists Clare County Council should take a proactive approach to building homes in these areas.2025-06-0303 minClare FMClare FMWidespread Garda Intoxication Checkpoints In Clare This Bank Holiday WeekendClare's Road's Policing division will be out in force this bank holiday weekend with additional intoxication checkpoints. So far this year, 67 people have lost their lives on Irish roads, with one such fatality occurring in Clare last weekend. According to the Road Safety Authority, 70% of all fatal road traffic collisions between 10pm and 6am involve a positive toxicology report for alcohol. Clare-Tipperary Roads Policing Superintendent Eddie Golden has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that there has been an increase in motorists driving under the influence this year.2025-05-3006 minClare FMClare FMWest Clare Youth Disability Dietitian Roles Unfilled For Last 18 MonthsIt's claimed Clare children with disabilities are being forced to travel well beyond the county bounds for basic care. It follows revelations that two funded dietitian posts for the West Clare Children's Disability Network Team have remained unfilled for the past 18 months, The roles concerned involve Senior Dietitian post and one Staff Grade Dietitian post that would normally assist children aged 0-18 years. Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan the HSE needs to prioritise recruitment of these roles with urgency.2025-05-2903 minClare FMClare FMClare Selector Says They'll Be Keeping Keen Eye On Perfomers In Club ChampionshipA member of the Clare Senior Hurling Backroom says they'll be keeping a keen eye on the strong performers in this year's club championships. It's after Clare's Munster Championship campaign concluded with a win against Limerick in the TUS Gaelic Grounds last week. The TUS Clare Senior, Premier Intermediate and Intermediate club hurling championships will now be the next focus of attention, with the first rounds due to get underway in two months team. Clare Selector and Clooney-Quin clubman Tommy Corbett says that the management team will be meeting up soon to discuss their plans for the future.2025-05-2803 minClare FMClare FMClare Records Fifth Highest Number of Suicides in 2024As you have been hearing on Clare FM News, County Clare recorded the fifth highest number of suicides in the country last year. New data published by the Central Statistics Office shows a total of 19 suicides were recorded in Clare in 2024. Only Cork County, Dublin City, Wexford and South Dublin recorded more than Clare. Of these 19, 18 were male, giving Clare the fourth-highest rate of male suicide in the country after Wexford, Cork County and Dublin City. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Director of Clare Samaritans and Newmarket-on-Fergus native, Pat White and Retired Doctor from Miltown Malbay...2025-05-2816 minClare FMClare FMClare FM Sideline View Friday May 23rdComing up on the show, we will look ahead to the start of Clare's All Ireland camogie championship campaign, preview Clare's senior and minor hurling championship outings, hear from Tulla United and Newmarket Celtic ahead of the Ennis Carpets Clare Cup final, Clare ladies footballers on their Munster Senior B final and Greyhound Focus too.2025-05-2353 minClare FMClare FMClare IKA Chair Recognised For Volunteerism At Clare Older People's Council CeremonyThe chair of the Clare branch of the Irish Kidney association has been recognised for his immense volunteering efforts to multiple organisations at an event hosted by Clare's Older People Council. The event was held yesterday afternoon in Hotel Woodstock in the county town. The ceremony was attended by almost 200 people and included a special guest speech from singer and Clare Age Friendly Ambassador, Mike Hanrahan. The Clare Older People's Volunteer of the Year Award was won by John Logan, in absentia, for his work with the Ennis Lyons Club since its inception in 1976 with John now the only surviving...2025-05-2212 minClare FMClare FMParts Of Clare At Risk Of Drought As Uisce Éireann Promises Future UpgradesUisce Éireann insists it's not resting on its laurels when it comes to preventing water shortages in Clare. The water utility is urging homes and businesses in this county to be mindful of its usage as the Carron Water Treatment Plant is one of 22 supplies nationwide deemed to be in drought status. A number of methods of conservation are being encouraged such as using a watering can instead of a hose for gardening, not letting the tap run and taking a bath instead of a shower. Uisce Éireann's Asset Operations Lead for Drinking Water in Clare, Darragh Conneely, has been te...2025-05-2008 minClare FMClare FMClare TD And Minister Of State Debate Housing Unaffordability For The Average Clare HouseholdThe Government is looking into the possibility of a State-led savings scheme to help finance housebuilding across the country. However, James Browne said it would not provide the level of finance to meet the amount of private money needed for housing. Buying a home, or saving a deposit for one is seemingly out of reach for the average Clare household due to the high cost of rent and rising cost of living. For more on this Alan Morrissey was joined by Timmy Dooley, Clare Fianna Fáil Minister of State and Donna McGettigan Clare Sinn Féin TD.2025-05-2020 minClare FMClare FMCaution Advised As Land And Property In Clare At Risk Of FireIt's feared no part of Clare is safe from the threat of fire over the coming days as the hot spell is expected to continue. A high risk fire warning issued by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine expired at midday but experts are warning there remains a particular danger on bog and mountain land. Over 3,000 hectares of land have been affected by fire so far this year and Clare County Fire and Rescue Service are advising people to report any sightings of smoke or suspicious activity immediately. Clare's Acting Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer Colum Frawley has...2025-05-1904 minClare FMClare FM42% Of Clare Septic Tanks Failed Inspection In 202442% of septic tanks in Clare failed inspections last year. A new report from the Environmental Protection Agency shows Clare County Council completed 95 inspections in 2024, meeting the minimum annual requirement for checks. It brings the number of failures recorded in the county in the past decade to 277, however 81% of these were remedied by the end of last year, ranking Clare as having a high fixing rate. EPA Senior Manager, Caroline Murphy has been telling Clare FM's Darragh O'Grady that they're looking to clamp down on the number of advisory notices open for more than two years.2025-05-1405 minClare FMClare FMSafer Clare Campaign Petition Calls for Reopening Of Garda Stations, Increase in Garda Numbers, Etc.The Safer Clare Campaign is to launch a petition calling for the reopening of Garda stations, an increase in Garda numbers, and expanded access to domestic violence refuge spaces. The Campaign is seeking the support of the Clare public to join the movement for safer communities. To that end, they will be visiting towns and villages throughout Clare over the coming weeks, gathering signatures in person. To talk about this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Chairperson of Safer Clare Campaign and Kilmurry McMahon based Aontú member, June Dillon.2025-05-1409 minClare FMClare FMDomestic Tourism Numbers in Clare Reach Ten-Year HighDomestic tourism numbers in Clare have reached a ten-year high. New CSO figures, which don't include daytrips show that 810,000 Irish visitors stayed overnight in this county last year. It marks a 20% increase on the 674,000 visitors that stayed overnight in Clare in 2023, with only counties Galway, Cork, Kerry, Wexford, Dublin and Donegal recording greater domestic tourism numbers last year. Clare Tourism Advisory Forum Chair Sean Lally says while it's extremely positive news, the cost of doing business needs to be tackled to harness the full benefits.... To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Michael Vaughan of Vaughan’s Lodge Ho...2025-05-1217 minClare FMClare FMClare Domestic Tourism Numbers Hit 10-Year HighDomestic tourism numbers in Clare have reached a ten-year high. New CSO figures, which don't include daytrips show that 810,000 Irish visitors stayed overnight in this county last year. It marks a 20% increase on the 674,000 visitors that stayed overnight in Clare in 2023, with only counties Galway, Cork, Kerry, Wexford, Dublin and Donegal recording greater domestic tourism numbers last year. Hotel Woodstock Co-Owner and Clare Tourism Advisory Forum Chair Sean Lally says while it's extremely positive news, the cost of doing business needs to be tackled to harness the full benefits.2025-05-1206 minClare FMClare FMClare Reliant On Results Elsewhere For Survival Following Second Championship LossClare's defence of the All Ireland hurling title is in jeopardy following a second loss of the campaign. Tipperary scored four of the last five points of the game to secure a three point win against the Banner in Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chíosóg. It means Clare are now relying on other results in the final two rounds, and will need to beat Limerick at the TUS Gaelic Grounds in two weeks time to have any hope of progressing. Clare FM analyst Tommy Guilfoyle says Tipp got the important breaks once the game got back level.2025-05-1105 minClare FMClare FM49 Clare Social Homes Reactivated From Vacancy Last Year49 vacant social homes in Clare were brought back into use last year. A new report from the Department of Housing shows that 705 homes owned by the local authority have been re-let under the Voids Programme in the last ten years. Since 2014, over €13.7m has been spent on restoring council homes in Clare as part of the scheme. Clare Social Development Committee member and Killaloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Tony O'Brien says it's progress.2025-05-1103 minClare FMClare FMEPA Deems All Clare Bathing Waters "Excellent"A new report has found the water quality at all of Clare's bathing water sites to be "excellent". The Environmental Protection Agency's Bathing Water Quality Report for 2024 has deemed 81% of bathing waters nationwide to be of "excellent quality" which is the highest rate since 2014 when the classification was introduced. All 14 of Clare's bathing waters have received the top grade which indicates an improvement on last year when the quality of the water at Cappagh Pier in Kilrush was only found to be "good". Programme Manager with the EPA's Office of Evidence and Assessment, Jenny Deakin, has been telling Clare FM's...2025-05-0805 minClare FMClare 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 FMClare FMCouncil Urged To Use EU Law To Boost Clare's Low Disability EmploymentClare County Council is being urged to use EU law to boost the county's low disability employment rate. Under Article 20 of the European Union's Public Procurement Directive, public bodies like Clare County Council can restrict some tendering processes to firms where 30% of the workforce is disadvantaged. Currently, just one-third of disabled people over the age of 15 in Clare are in employment, which is almost 20% below the EU average. Scariff Independent MEP Michael McNamara says the legislation needs to be implemented without delay.2025-05-0703 minClare FMClare 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 minLove Patty Podcast: Genuine Conversations on fertility, family, feminism, and life as a modern femaleLove Patty Podcast: Genuine Conversations on fertility, family, feminism, and life as a modern female28| Lisa Coker Women's Widsom. Clare's Surprise Engagement! Womb Hara Massage. Pelvic steam & female anatomy educator. Womancraft and cyclical wisdom. Supporting all phases of a women's life. Hormones. Female depletion. Healing. Honouring early pregnancy loss. Blighted Ovum. Supporting Chloe through fertility, pregnancy and postpartum.Episode 28 | Lisa Coker: Reclaiming Women’s Wisdom Through the Womb: In this deeply nurturing episode, we sit down with Lisa Coker—healer, womb and Hara massage therapist, pelvic steam facilitator, and devoted educator of female anatomy and cyclical wisdom. But first, Clare surprises Chloe live on air with her beautiful engagement story, with George asking 'Mummy do you want my name?" and little Emma declaring her love for the 'shiny' ring- hi fiance!  Congratulations Clare and Gregg! Next, Chloe, Clare and Lisa,explore the sacred art of womancraft, from female hormones, and the experience of depletion, to honou...2025-05-041h 10Clare FMClare FMClare FM Sideline View Friday May 2ndWe will look ahead to Sunday's Munster football final as Clare go to the Lion's Den of Fitzgerald Stadium to take on Kerry We will also hear from both the Clare minor hurling and football camps ahead of huge games for them, the Clare minor ladies footballers are searching for consecutive Munster B titles, and Alan Troy will be along with Greyhound Focus.2025-05-0250 minClare FMClare FMClare Public Warned Of Drowning Risk At Waterways This WeekendThose visiting Clare's waterways this weekend are being reminded that many drowning victims don't even intend to get into water. This May Bank Holiday, Water Safety Ireland, the Coast Guard, and the RNLI are collectively urging the public to prioritise safety both during water activities and when walking near waterways. Research shows that 36% of people don't know what to do if they get into trouble in the water. Clarecastle-based Chairperson of Water Safety Ireland Clare McGrath has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons that extreme caution should be observed when walking along cliff edges and river banks.2025-05-0207 minClare FMClare FMOireachtas Group Aiming To Develop Action Plan For 15,000 Clare People With Cardiovascular DiseaseAn Oireachtas Group will aim to develop a national action plan that will support 15,000 Clare people living with Cardiovascular disease. The group which will specifically focus on heart and stroke issues was established by the Irish Heart Foundation in conjunction with Clare TD Cathal Crowe. The condition accounted for 27% of all deaths in Clare in 2023. Irish Heart Foundation Senior Policy Manager Mark Murphy says most instances of the diseases are preventable.2025-05-0203 minClare FMClare FMClare Tourism Director Reacts To New North Clare Shuttle BusA new free of charge shuttle bus service connecting two of Clare’s most prominent tourist destinations to towns and villages has officially been launched today. The Burren and Cliffs Explorer is expected to run for the next three months and significantly ease traffic congestion in the region. There are seven busses in the fleet for seven different routes that will all be operated by C&C Executive Travel. The service begins at 9am daily in Miltown Malbay, Kilfenora, Doolin and Liscannor and will have busses arriving at, and leaving the Cliffs of Moher every half hour. Clare Tourism Director Si...2025-05-0100 minClare FMClare FMClare Retained Firefighters Say Sour Taste In Their Mouths As Labour Court Recommendations AcceptedClare's retained firefighters claim a sour taste has been left in their mouths after being "pushed aside" by the Government for the last decade. It comes as SIPTU retained firefighters, who are part-time members paid an annual retainer to be on-call, have voted 64% in favour of Labour Court recommendations aimed at resolving their long-running pay dispute. The deal will see increased retainer payment dates brought forward as well as the implementation of restructured working hours. Shop steward for Clare’s retained firefighters Edward Moloney has been telling Clare FM’s Seán Lyons that the flexibility the new measures will offer...2025-05-0108 minClare FMClare FMClare Immigrant Support Network Says International Protection Reforms Urgently NeededThe Clare Immigrant Support Network says new migration reforms approved by Government today are urgently needed to resolve issues with the International Protection system. The new laws which are part of the EU migration pact, will come into effect next July and will see mandatory three-month deadlines for processing applications. Additionally immigration officers will be given power to enforce deportations without ministerial sign off. Clare Immigrant Support Network Chair Eoin Tynan O'Mahony has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that despite some concerns, overall the reforms are positive.2025-04-2904 minClare FMClare FMGrave Concern For Future Of West Clare Greenway Following Funding SnubGrave concern has been expressed for the future of the West Clare Railway Greenway. It's after Transport Infrastructure Ireland rejected a funding application from Clare County Council to progress the Ennistymon to Moyasta section of the route. TII has granted over €1.3m in funding to advance works along the Kilkee to Kilrush and Ennis to Ennistymon sections this year, and says it will give "consideration" to funding the route to Moyasta in 2026. Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney says local businesses are depending on the project to be delivered on time.2025-04-2903 minClare FMClare 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 minClare FMClare 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 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 minClare FMClare 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 FMClare 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 FMClare 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 minClare FMClare 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 FMClare 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 FMClare 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 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 minClare FMClare 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. Photo(C): ClareFM2025-04-1408 minMidlife Mindset - It\'s Never Too LateMidlife 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 minNorth Clare Community ChurchNorth 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 minLove Patty Podcast: Genuine Conversations on fertility, family, feminism, and life as a modern femaleLove 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 20Inspiring Women In CXInspiring 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 ChurchNorth 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 femaleLove 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 minWARDROBE CRISIS with Clare PressWARDROBE 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 femaleLove 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 ChurchNorth 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 NCCC Podcast Links North Clare Community Church is now available on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Srr2L9gaTRmENX5eTKKel https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c5e90120-2b91-4706-8a5e-790942af1d1b/north-clare-community-church https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/north-clare-community-church/id1757325592?i=10006679800512024-12-1523 minNorth Clare Community ChurchNorth Clare Community Church"An Encounter With God" | Acts 22 | John McCarthy | Sunday 1/12/2024 | North Clare Community Church"An Encounter With God" | Acts 22 | John McCarthy | Sunday 1/12/2024 | North Clare Community Church | www.northclarechurch.com North Clare Community Church is now available on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Srr2L9gaTRmENX5eTKKel https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c5e90120-2b91-4706-8a5e-790942af1d1b/north-clare-community-church 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 femaleLove 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 31Talking FlutesTalking 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. ...2024-10-0338 minPCOS ExplainedPCOS 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 FlutesTalking 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 minOn the Couch with ClareOn 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 minHappy Space Podcast with Clare KumarHappy 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 FlutesTalking 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 minFizz FreeFizz 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 minThe Psychedelic CouchThe 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 minHappy Space Podcast with Clare KumarHappy 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 minSpill the Tea with Leading Ladies In BusinessSpill 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 minSpill the Tea with Leading Ladies In BusinessSpill 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 minLaw Firm Marketing Club\'s PodcastLaw 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 minCamilla & Clare InvestigateCamilla & 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 minPermission to Be EnchantingPermission 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 & 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 minHappy Space Podcast with Clare KumarHappy 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 FlutesTalking 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 FlutesTalking 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 FlutesTalking 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 minHappy Space Podcast with Clare KumarHappy 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 FlutesTalking 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 minLifting the Lid on Coaching SupervisionLifting 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 minPermission to Be EnchantingPermission 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 minPermission to Be EnchantingPermission to Be EnchantingS1 E1 Introductions: 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 minTalking FlutesTalking FlutesIt‘s the exploration which makes playing music so powerful!! - Podcast 177 with Clare SouthworthUnderstand the composers narrative and your performance will come alive! In this 'look-back' 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 her Podcast #88 recorded in 2019, "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, flut...2021-08-2326 minTalking FlutesTalking Flutes152. Kickstarting your flute - Andy Scott and Clare SouthworthA joyful and different flute teaching method. In Talking Flutes this week, Jean-Paul is speaking with composer and musician Andy Scott and usual Talking Flutes podcast host Clare about their wonderful new publication Kickstart flute. There are many beginner books available today, however Kickstart flute and their uniquely composed  interactive 24 duets, is all about learning through the fun of playing many genres of music.    During the podcast,  we listen to some of the tracks with Clare and Andy explaining how the Kickstart concept is simply perfect for new players as well as those retu...2021-03-0148 min