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There's a call for hidden cameras to be installed in illegal dumping blackspots in rural parts of Clare following a serious incident over the weekend. A large number of items were found disposed of in a ditch on what's known locally as the Farmer's Road in the Rossmanagher area of Sixmilebridge on Sunday. The items included a quad bike, a propane gas tank, children's toys and several plastic materials. Cratloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat O'Gorman has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons he believes GDPR is protecting illegal dumpers and not the general public.

Clare FM's Derrick Lynch and Derek Dormer spoke with Alan Morrissey on Monday's Morning Focus on three significant GAA games that were held over the weekend. Games reviewed: Munster Intermediate Hurling Championship Quarter-Final: O’Callaghan’s Mills 1-19 Abbeydorney (Kerry) 1-17 (Sunday) Munster Junior Hurling Club Championship Quarter-Final: Killrossanty (Waterford) 2-14 The Banner 0-19 (Saturday, Lemybrien) Ladies Football Munster Senior B Final: Glanmire 4-15 Kilmurry Ibrickane 0-6 (Saturday, Mallow)

An event highlighting the decline of the Irish language in West Clare will be held later this week. Dr. Síle Ní Choincheannain from Mary Immaculate College will deliver the lecture at Bhí Gaeilge ag do Granny! From Irish to English: Language Decline in West Clare. It will be held at An Teach Ceoil, Kilrush this Thursday, November 6th at 8pm. Photo (c) Mary Immaculate College

Judy Beck from Clonroad Garden Centre was back in the Clare FM studios for In The Garden on Monday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey. Judy was in to tell us about how we can make our gardens more eco-friendly. If you have any questions for Judy, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

It’s time for another episode of our newest feature on Morning Focus, Traditional Greats. Traditional Greats is presented and produced by Therese McInerney. This captivating 26-part series celebrates the enduring legacy of traditional Irish music in our county. Each episode pays tribute to a legendary Clare musician who has passed on, but whose influence continues to inspire generations. Therese speaks with musicians from across the county, exploring how these iconic figures shaped their musical journeys and contributed to Clare’s unique cultural heritage. Throughout the series, the timeless sounds of these greats are brought vividly to life, weaving their legacy into the very fabric of Clare’s musical identity. Listeners will enjoy a rich and heartfelt journey through the melodies, stories, and traditions that define our county’s proud musical history. In the latest episode of Traditional Greats, Therese pays tribute to James Cullinan, which features Jack Talty.

Clare County Arts Officer Siobhán Mulcahy was back in studio on Monday’s Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey. Siobhán provided our listeners with all the details of this week’s live events for entertainment lovers in Banner County. This week, Siobhán told us about Chapel Lane Craft Fairs, Ennis Trad Festival, Doonbeg One Act Festival and much more.

We spotted a comment left on Facebook recently, which caught our eye. The post was in relation to what, in the poster’s view, was the high cancer rates in Ennistymon. The most recent figures from the CSO for 2021 revealed that the Ennistymon region had the highest rate of neoplasm-related deaths of any area in the country. Neoplasms are abnormal masses of tissue that can be cancerous, accounted for more deaths than any other factor countywide in that year, with the exception of Kilrush. To explore this further, Alan Morrissey was joined live on the line by Dr Michael Kelleher.

Ennis dancer Oskarina O’Sullivan is set to return to the West End stage as part of the original cast of I’m Every Woman: The Musical - the new production celebrating the life and legacy of Chaka Khan. Starring Alexandra Burke in the lead role, the musical will run at London’s Peacock Theatre from 5th-28th March 2026. Oskarina O’Sullivan joined Alan Morrissey on Monday's Morning Focus to tell us more.

Limiting media access to new council policing committees 'doesn't make sense' according to the National Union of Journalists. The Government is advising the restrictions for the new Local Community Safety Partnerships. The LCSPs, which will replace the old Joint Policing Committees, aim to bring together a broader range of stakeholders than before, including local residents, HSE and Gardaí. Alan Morrissey was joined by Maghera Fianna Fáil Councillor and former member of the Joint Policing Committee Pat Hayes to discuss this further. Image (c) Fianna Fáil

Transport Infrastructure Ireland will assess safety measures on the M18 motorway in Clare following a spate of road traffic collisions on the route. In the last fortnight alone, emergency services have attended five crashes, which left two people hospitalised. Clare TD Cathal Crowe has since written to TII and the Transport Minister querying the possibility of variable speed limits on the M18, similar to those in effect on the M50. TII Communications Director Seán O'Neill says a review of the incidents will be carried out before any action is taken.

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

On this week’s Atlantic Tales Pat Flynn visits the award-winning Shannon Aviation Museum which has evolved over a number years and continues to expand its already extensive collection. It is the most comprehensive museum of its kind in Ireland, featuring a vast collection of memorabilia several full size aircraft, engines, a Boeing 737 flight simulator and an impressive Irish Air Corps exhibit.

A major programme of works is due to get underway in a Shannon Housing Estate. Clare County Council has announced it will be carrying enhancements at Finian Park. The works will involve upgraded paving and footpath surfaces, expansion of existing green areas and the replacement of all existing energy columns with modern efficient units. Shannon Sinn Féin representative Shane Doody says it's urgently needed.

Community Groups in Clare are being urged to apply for a new funding stream for local projects before next week's deadline. Under the Circular Communication Programme, over €100,000 will be made available to groups to promote environmental campaigns. Grants of between €1,000 and €5,000 are available and will cover digital marketing campaigns and mentoring. Circular.ie Community Liaison Manager Evelyn Fitzpatrick says it would greatly suit Tidy Towns and community development groups.

Stephem fletcher presents Beyond Belief for Sunday 2nd November 2025

Fr Gerry Kenny leads our Sunday Prayer on today Sunday 2nd November 2925

Clare County Council is seeking a contractor to install a mini roundabout at a notorious Ennis junction. The local authority has published the tender for minor civil engineering traffic calming works at the junction of the Shanaway Road and the Lahinch Road in the county town. The works are valued at €200,000 and involve the realignment of the junction, the construction of a mini roundabout, the upgrading of the road and footpath, and the installation of pedestrian crossings. Mayor of Ennis Fine Gael Councillor Mary Howard says after years of lobbying for the measure, she's relieved to know the wait will soon be over.

The MidWest Region's maternity hospital will hold a remembrance service tomorrow. The mass will take place at the Church of the Holy Rosary on the Ennis Road in Limerick on Sunday at 3pm. According to the CSO, there were 18 neonatal deaths in the MidWest, including four new-borns from Clare. Fr Des McAuliffe says it's a very poignant and comforting occasion for bereaved families and staff.

Sideline View Friday October 31st

Carrie Baxter’s signature sound is a tapestry of experiences and influences that interweave to tell the story of her unique journey in music. This sonic fusion blends neo-soul, R&B and jazz with deeply personal confessional lyrics, heartfelt storytelling, and themes that explore the most profound depths of the human experience. Her debut EP, Placebo (2020), described by I Was Just Thinking… as an “audio therapy session”, unpacked Carrie’s childhood and early love of hip-hop and jazz, while exploring the realisation that nothing external can bring lasting fulfilment without first making peace with the soul. Her follow-up, What Now (2021), was born out of the comedown after her debut, a moment when she didn’t quite know where to turn or what to do next. Written from that place of uncertainty, the collection wrestled with love, heartbreak, and redemption, and was described by Earmilk as “a cathartic production that sees Baxter step out of her musical comfort zone.” "Under My Skin" is a song about the ache of mixed signals and the quiet pull of illusion. It’s about falling for the fantasy instead of facing the truth in someone’s actions — returning to a love that isn’t right, simply because the longing is louder than reason. It captures the moments when desire drowns out clarity, and the heart chooses what the mind already knows it shouldn’t. Sonically, it’s what we’ve come to expect from Carrie, nostalgic and soul-driven, with a backdrop of warm, 90s-style drums that anchor the track. Carrie’s comment “I think the song speaks for itself through its lyrics. What I know for sure is that it marked a turning point for me as a woman, a song written from a place of growing self-worth and value. The lesson that came with this person was something I didn’t want to face, but I knew I had to. And there was no better way to process it than through my music.