Best Gaeilge Podcasts (2025)

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Munster GAA Hosting Oiche Gaeilge In Clarecastle GAA 14:37

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On Wednesday, September 24th, 2025, Munster GAA will be celebrating our Culture with an Oíche Ghaelach in Clarecastle GAA Club. On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Síle ní Dheargáin, Oifigeach Gaeilge for Clarecastle GAA, teacher in Gaelcholáiste an Chláir and Aedín ní Bhrian, Oifigeach Gaeilge for Munster GAA.…

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Korey Power - Irish Artist Of The Week 6:37

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Korey Power is from county Cork. He started to fall in love with music at very young age from doing karaoke on holidays and finding his voice he realised he could sing from getting a bit of reaction from the audience abroad .Eventually he started to learn to play instruments and fell in love with the guitar, that's when he also started to write son…

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Ar An Lá Seo - 26-09-2025 1:43

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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 26ú lá de mí Mheán Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1975 chonaic saighdiúir beartán taobh amuigh de theach tábhairne agus shábháil sé a lán daoine mar go raibh buama taobh istigh den bheartán.I 1986 bhí stailc pleanáilte ag dochtúirí sóisearach agus dúradh go mbeadh sé chun dul ar aghaidh ta…

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Concern Over Spreading Algal Bloom In East Clare 2:25

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Concern has been expressed in East Clare over the growing presence of an algal bloom on the shores of Lough Derg. The pea-green scum like build up can cause skin and eye irritation, gastro-intestinal illness and nausea, and can be lethal for animals, especially dogs.The algae was first identified at Ballycuggeran and Mountshannon as these areas are…

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Sports Preview: 26th September 8:06

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To preview the sporting fixtures, Alan Morrissey was joined on Friday’s Morning Focus by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch.By Clare FM

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Ours To Protect - Common Knowledge Centre - September 26th 15:07

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Welcome to another episode of Ours To Protect on Clare FM.This week, Pat Flynn visits the Common Knowledge Centre for Sustainable Living in North Clare to hear about the work they’re doing educating communities about Climate Action.By Clare FM

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Shannon-based God Knows On His New Album ‘A Future of the Past’ 8:40

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The last time we had a chat with God Knows last March, he had just released his latest single “The Art of Alienation.” Today is another significant milestone for the Shannon-based Zimbabwean Irish rapper.God Knows is releasing his debut solo album, called ‘A Future of the Past.’To talk more about this, Alan Morrissey was joined by God Knows on Frid…

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Cycle & Climb For Layla 14:04

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Family and friends of 12-year-old Layla Kelly, who has been courageously battling a serious illness since 2023, are coming together to take on a Cycle from Kilnaboy National School all the way to Croagh Patrick in Co. Mayo to raise vital funds for Layla’s treatments, medications, and future care.The Cycle will take place this Saturday, (27th Septem…

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Irish Rugby Legend Shares Hilarious Parenting Fails In New ‘Disaster Dad’ Book At Ennis Signing 8:12

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Ennis will welcome rugby legend and children’s author Donncha O’Callaghan this Friday, as he visits Ennis Bookshop to sign copies of his new book Disaster Dad: Fun Day Fiasco. The laugh-out-loud family adventure has just been published and is aimed at readers aged 7 and up. To chat about the book, the chaos behind the comedy, and what fans can expe…

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Newmarket-on-Fergus Breast Cancer Survivor Shares Her Story 9:25

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A Clare breast cancer survivor is calling on the public to support the Irish Cancer Society’s Big Pink Breakfast campaign this October.Sharon Smyth from Newmarket-on-Fergus was diagnosed in 2012 and is now sharing her story to help raise awareness and funds for vital breast cancer services and research.Alan Morrissey was joined by Sharon on Friday'…

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Inis Dom Initiative 7:36

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Ennis is at the heart of a new Irish language enterprise, Inis Dom!, designed to support and celebrate the use of Irish in local businesses. Led by Líonra na hInse and An Clár as Gaeilge, and supported by Foras na Gaeilge, this initiative aims to make Irish a practical and powerful tool for business in the town. Alan Morrissey spoke with Leah Ní Th…

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Do We Need An Election Free Poster Zone 22:09

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As Day Two of canvassing in the Presidential Election gets underway, questions are being raised locally about the need for election-free poster zones, particularly with just three candidates in the race. Geraldine Gregan, Clare Director of Elections for the Heather Humphreys campaign, believes there should be more flexibility around the current rul…

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Shannon Companies Included In €6M Funding Pool For Groundbreaking Projects 2:00

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Two Shannon companies have been included in a multi-million euro scheme aiming to advance groundbreaking medical technology. Smart Electronics Ltd is among three organisations allocated a combined pool of €2.1m to develop a world first sensory system for treating stroke-related gait impairments. While PBC BioMed is included in a fund worth €3.9m, t…

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SNA Appreciation Day 6:59

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On Thursday 25th September, schools across the country will celebrate the invaluable work done by Special Needs Assistants in schools every day. Sarah O’Callaghan, an SNA from Shannon, joined Alan Morrissey on Thursday's Morning Focus to discuss the vital role SNAs play in schools.Background Image (c) by atlasstudio via Canva…

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People With Passion Ireland Brings Hollywood To Ennis 6:23

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People with Passion is hosting what is promised to be an unforgettable Hollywood-style event in Ennis. The Temple Gate Hotel will be the venue for their red-carpet event on the 5th of October, where participants will step into the magical world of film, photography, and music. Alan Morrissey was joined in studio by Katarzyna Dąbrowska, main organiz…

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Ennis RFC Women’s Team’s First AIL Game 9:25

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Ennis RFC Women’s team are preparing for their very first game in the All-Ireland League this weekend.On Saturday, their debut outing in the Women's All-Ireland League sees them making the trip to Tullow RFC. It’s a hugely exciting time for the team, and, indeed, the club.On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined the team’s Head Coach …

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Handbags & Gladrags At Clarecastle Day Care Centre 6:45

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Clarecastle Day Care Centre is hosting an important fundraiser on Saturday the 27th of September. The centre will be the venue for Handbags and Gladrags.To get more on this Alan Morrissey was joined by Mary Maloney, Centre Manager of Clarecastle Daycare Centre on Thursday's Morning Focus.By Clare FM

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Government Says HIQA Review Examining Case For New Midwest ED To Be Published "Very Shortly" 11:45

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The final report of the HIQA review examining the case for a new emergency department in the Midwest is expected to be published "very shortly". The review into urgent and emergency care capacity in this region was announced by former Health Minister Stephen Donnelly in May 2024. The findings of the review were initially due to be published in May …

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Ar An Lá Seo - 25-09-2025 1:43

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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 25ú lá de mí Mheán Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1971 tháinig sé amach gur fhan a lán daoine sna óstán agus na tí lóistín I rith an chéad sé mhí den bhliain de réir an CSO.I 2009 tháinig sé amach go mbeadh a lán mic léinn sa tír agus go mbeadh níos mó ná milliúin acu.I 1971 don chéad uair…

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Cois Abhann 2025 Lineup At Pot Duggans 7:07

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Next month, will be a hive of activity at Pot Duggans who are holding live shows.The Ennistymon venue has a great lineup in store for Cois Abhann 2025. To find out more about it, Jack Daly, venue Manager of Pot Duggans had a chat with Alan Morrissey on Thursday's Morning Focus.Photo (c) via Pot Duggans Facebook…

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Shannon And Ennis Urged To Diversify To Tackle Commercial Vacancy 7:37

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It's been suggested growth must be seen in the retail sector of Shannon and the services offering of Ennis if both towns are to tackle their commercial vacancy problem. The latest quarterly report from GeoDirectory has found that Shannon has the second-highest commercial vacancy rate in the country at 30.8% while Ennis has the ninth-highest in Muns…

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Community Education Sector Calls To Reverse Funding Cuts 6:29

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The community education sector in Clare is calling on the Government to reverse consecutive funding cuts ahead of Budget 2026.We are midway through a week of action announced by AONTAS ─ the National Adult Learning Organisation of Ireland ─ aimed at highlighting among politicians, decision-makers and the public the value that community education in…

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Clare Women In Business - Caragh Griffin - Episode 22 15:35

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

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Clare Represented In New Book: Irish STEM Lives 10:59

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County Clare is represented in Irish STEM Lives, a new publication from the Dictionary of Irish Biography looking at the diversity of STEM in Ireland. The book includes an entry on John Philip Holland from Liscannor, who invented the submarine. Irish STEM Lives has just been published. The Editor of the book, Turlough O'Riordan spoke with Alan Morr…

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Shannon Golf Club End 45-Year Wait For All-Ireland Title 8:32

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Shannon Golf Club are celebrating, after ending a four and a half decade wait for an All-Ireland pennant. They recently won the AIG Jimmy Bruen Shield at Mannan Castle, the first time in the club’s history that they have won the title. On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke with Shannon Team Captain, Colm Hanley.Photo (c) Shannon Golf Cl…

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Goverment To Ban Single-Use Vapes In New Crackdown 8:08

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The Government is to ban advertising vapes behind shop counters, mandate plain packaging and outlaw single-use vapes. Health minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill is to bring in new legislation as part of a clampdown on the industry. The proposals, in the form of two separate laws, will be used to ban the sale of single-use vapes, to restrict the pack…

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Three Candidates In Áras Race As Steen Misses Out 19:12

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Catherine Connolly, Heather Humphreys and Jim Gavin will be the three names on the ballot paper for next month’s Presidential election. The election will take place on Friday, the 24th of October. Maria Steen had hoped to be the fourth name in the race, but the conservative campaigner had received just 18 of the 20 required nominations from TDs and…

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Clare Woman Aboard Gaza Bound Ship Reportedly Struck By Drones 4:17

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A Clare woman has escaped injury after her boat forming part of a global aid mission to Gaza was allegedly struck by projectiles in a drone attack. Poet and Activist Sarah Clancy who lived in Ballyvaughan for over a decade was on board 'The Spectre' which is among 51 boats in the Global Sumud Flotilla, which is currently in international waters bet…

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23 Extreme Clinical Incidents At Limerick Maternity Hospital Last Year 3:39

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A Clare member of the HSE's Regional Health Forum believes the case for a maternity hospital in this county needs to be examined. New figures released by the Health Service Executive shows there were 3,892 births at Limerick's Maternity Hospital last year, which was by far the most on the Western Seaboard and 47% above Galway's total. Additionally,…

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Financial Advice With Tommy Corbett 10:25

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On Wednesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tommy Corbett from Carey Corbett Financial Solutions.This week, Tommy provided some advice and tips on why you should consider investing over leaving money on deposit.If you want to send in any questions for Tommy contact 0861800964 or email [email protected]…

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Music At Harvest Music & Garden Festival 10:28

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Harvest - Music & Garden Festival is back at Ennis Showgrounds this Sunday, the 28th of September.The sister event to the Clare Garden Festival, it will be a celebration of gardening with the joy of music at the wind-down of the season. The festival will feature a stage full of music for all ages, workshops for children and adults and interactive s…

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Former Steelers Player & Two-Time Superbowl Champion Visits The Cliffs Of Moher 18:35

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For the first time ever, a regular season NFL game is set to take place in Ireland. Ahead of their historic game against the Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park on September 28th, the Pittsburgh Steelers began their cross-country tour of Ireland. As part of the tour, former Steelers offensive tackle and two-time Super Bowl Champion Max Starks visited i…

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Ar An Lá Seo - 24-09-2025 1:32

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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 24ú lá de mí Mheán Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1988 tháinig sé amach go raibh nach mór 2 milliúin punt tógtha as an bhuiséad den Aerchór agus bhí fearg ar a lán daoine.I 2010 bhí dlí nua ann agus bhí cead ag feirmeoirí scaoil na héin.I 1976 bhí duánaí Jimmy Allard ag fáil réidh leis an …

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65% More Clare Patients Undergoing Procedures In Galway Than Limerick 1:41

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Over 3,500 more Clare patients underwent procedures at Galway University Hospital than at University Hospital Limerick in the last 18 months. New HSE figures show that 5,179 patients from this county attended UHL for elective, day case and emergency cases between last January and June. In the same timeframe, 8,590 Clare people had a procedure in Ga…

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Spanish Point Community Group Hosts Their First Energy Fair 7:29

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The Spanish Point Energy Fair is taking place on Wednesday the 24th of September from 7:30-9pm at The Armada Hotel. To find out more Alan Morrissey was joined by Conor Tubridy of Spanish Point Community Group and Colm Garvey of Clare Community Energy Agency on Wednesday's Morning Focus.By Clare FM

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Men In Ireland Are Dying Prematurely From Largely Preventable Causes 13:27

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Men in Ireland are dying too young of causes that are largely preventable. That is according to new findings from the Real Face of Men's Health report launched by Movember.Alan Morrissey was joined by Ennis GP Fergus Glynn on Wednesday's Morning Focus to discuss this further.Image (c) Movember logo via Facebook…

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Furglan National School Facing Closure 14:02

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A North Clare school is in a race against the clock to ensure its survival into the future. Clare's smallest primary school, Furglan National School, has just six days to boost its complement of pupils to 11 before the Department of Education closes its books for the 2025 to 2026 to school year. If the school, which currently has seven enrolled, fa…

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Ennis 2040 Aiming To Maximise Value Of Newly Acquired Boys National Site 3:21

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The Ennis 2040 DAC says it will be aiming to maximise the value of a newly acquired site in the town. The Designated Activity Company has purchased the 1.7 hectare site of the former Ennis Boys National School on the Kilrush Road for just over €3m. The lands are currently zoned for large mixed-use development including commercial, residential, and …

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Appeal For Public To Join Revamped Clare Joint Policing Committee 4:44

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An appeal has been launched for people from all backgrounds to join a revamped version of Clare's Joint Policing Committee. It's expected this county's first Local Community Safety Partnership meeting will take place later this year and this panel will be made up of elected representatives, businesses, residents and state agencies. The Clare Public…

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Claims Clare Winter Maintenance Could Be Impacted If Strike Goes Ahead 5:45

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It's being suggested Clare County Council's winter maintenance programme could be significantly impacted if workers agree to go on strike.The local authority's outdoor staff are to be balloted for industrial action within the next two weeks as part of an escalation in a dispute with management.SIPTU, which represents those being balloted, claims th…

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60 Chickens Abandoned In Lissycasey 8:40

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A West Clare community is being praised for its response to the abandonment of a large number of chickens in recent days.Clare's County Dog Warden received a report last Thursday of chickens which had been left in various locations across Lissycasey.Locals and rescue services assisted in rounding up the roughly 60 animals which have since been re-h…

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Young Ennis Musician 10:30

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At just 17 years old, Eoghan Hayes from Ennis is already making a name for himself on the local music scene. A talented guitarist and songwriter, Eoghan first picked up the instrument thanks to a friend and what started as a laugh soon turned into a serious passion for live performance. Eoghan joined Alan Morrissey on Tuesday's Morning Focus in stu…

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Supporting Anxious Children & Teenagers - Public Talk In Kilrush 12:05

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As part of Mental Health Week 2025, the West Clare Mental Health Association is proud to present an important and timely information talk by Dr. Mary O’Kane, No. 1 best-selling author of Anxious Children in an Anxious World. This event, titled Supporting Anxious Children and Teenagers, is designed to offer valuable insights and practical advice to …

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Ar An Lá Seo - 23-09-2025 1:43

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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 23ú lá de mí Mheán Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1976 bhí na Gardaí I Loch Garman ag féachaint I gcóir fear a choimeád bean faoi bhéal gunna nuair a rinne sí béile dó, d'ith sé é agus d'fhág sé.I 1983 bhí praghas de phrátaí ag ardú sna siopaí.I 1983 bhí tiománaí I gCroisín ag tiomáint gan…

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Dances Like A Bomb By Junk Ensemble 6:05

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Junk Ensemble present Dances Like a Bomb this Wednesday, the 24 September in Glór. Created by multi-award-winning dance innovators Junk Ensemble, Dances Like A Bomb is a powerful and uplifting duet that explores the complex terrain of ageing and care. Blending visceral imagery, movement, music, and text, the work reclaims the ageing body—exposing i…

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Legal Advice: Farming Queries 7:19

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On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Avril Collentine from Cahir & Co. Solicitors to discuss farm matters, with some queries from farmers.By Clare FM

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Simon Week asks a direct question: “Who cares?” 11:05

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Taking place from 22nd to 26th September, Simon Week asks a direct question: “Who cares?” At a time of rising homelessness, growing public frustration, and unmet political commitments, the Simon Communities’ answer is clear: We do.With 16,058 people currently experiencing homelessness in Ireland, growing public frustration, and unmet political comm…

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Only Days Left To Register For Presidential Election 5:51

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With the Presidential election set for Friday, 24 October, time is running out for people to register to vote, check their details, or update their information on the electoral register.There are key deadlines coming up for both postal voting and in-person registration, and many people, especially first-time voters, may not be aware of what they ne…

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Farmers Urged To Take Stand Against Land Misuse 10:40

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Concerns are growing over reports that a small number of farmers in the county are attempting to manipulate land sales by encouraging unauthorised individuals to occupy neighbouring fields. Farmers are now being urged to report any such behaviour to the Gardaí and to stand together against this form of intimidationTo outline the seriousness of the …

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No Presidential Nomination From Clare County Council 20:33

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Clare County Council may have decided not to nominate any candidate for the Presidential Election at a special meeting yesterday, but the occasion wasn't without its drama. One candidate accused the council of actively blocking her campaign to get on the ballot, while the Mayor of Ennis branded one hopeful as unprofessional and disrespectful and sa…