Clare’s newest national champion is crediting his training with local elite athletes for helping him on his way to success. Michael Conlon who plays out of Ennis CBS Squash Club, recently won the prestigous Irish Masters tournament in Dublin, after overcomning Dominique Dautremont of France in the final. Michael had been the number one seeding […] The post Clare’s Newest National Champion Credits Competition With Local Legends appeared first on Clare FM.

Clare’s Edel McMahon looks set to miss the Six Nations campaign. The Irish Co-Captain missed the World Cup quarter-final loss after injuring her knee and is now preparing for knee surgery. The Kilmihil native has not played since Ireland’s final pool stage match against New Zealand when she was forced off with an injury. But […] The post Clare’s Edel McMahon Likely To Miss Six Nations Campaign appeared first on Clare FM.

A Clare-based former president of the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland says high income households shouldn’t be exempt from exam fees. Having been waived since 2020, charges for sitting the Junior and Leaving Cert will be introduced from next year, costing parents, €109 and €116, respectively. Students taking or repeating the Leaving Cert are […] The post Clare-Based ASTI President Says High Income Households Shouldn’t Be Exempt From Exam Fees appeared first on Clare FM.

A Clare homeless charity has branded comments by the Taoiseach on homelessness as “disappointing” and says they ignore the “deeply traumatic” effects of living in emergency accommodation. Micheál Martin has come under fire for claiming homelessness figures are “a bit like hospital waiting lists” in that “it’s not the number on the waiting list; it’s […] The post Clare Homeless Charity Brands Taoiseach Homelessness Comments “Disappointing” appeared first on Clare FM.

A North Clare Tourism provider claims a lack of awareness of Shannon Airport from overseas visitors is having a significant impact on the region’s economy. It follows a new report from the Irish Business and Employer’s Confederation, which shows that 49% of companies are now less confident about their future. IBEC queried 70 businesses in […] The post Claims North Clare Losing Bed Nights Due To Dublin Airport Saturation appeared first on Clare FM.

A Clare transplant recipient is urging people not to fear the prospect of becoming a donor. It comes as new HSE figures show that 55,241 people in Ireland have opted out of voluntary organ donation. Sharon Fitzgerald received a transplant in 1980 after suffering kidney failure. The Newmarket On Fergus woman, who’s on the Irish […] The post Clare Transplant Recipient Urging People appeared first on Clare FM.

The Manager of O’Callaghan’s Mills says they’re acutely aware of the task ahead of them ahead of their provincial debut this weekend. The East Clare men take on Kerry Senior champions Abbeydorney in the Quarter-Final of the Munster Intermediate Club Championship on Sunday in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg. It will be the first time the […] The post Mills Wary Of Abbeydorney Challenge Ahead Of Munster Debut appeared first on Clare FM.

A Clare TD has written to the Transport Minister, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the Gardaí proposing that a variable speed limit be introduced on the M18 and N18 in Clare. Meelick Fianna Fáil TD Crowe has suggested the measure amid an ongoing spate of road traffic collisions on the route. It comes as one person […] The post Clare TD Proposes M50-Style Variable Speed Limit On M18 And N18 appeared first on Clare FM.

A North Clare community is taking an innovative approach to combatting emergency response deficits. It follows a public meeting held by residents of New Quay and Bellharbour this week aimed at establishing a HSE recognised Community First Responders Group. The meeting included a presentation from the National Ambulance Service, outlining the relevant steps needed to […] The post North Clare Village Aiming To Launch Community First Responder Group appeared first on Clare FM.

One of Clare’s rising stars is looking forward to bringing a champion’s confidence to their Munster Junior Hurling Club Campaign. The Banner have represented Clare in the Competition since 2022 by virtue of being the best performing flagship team in the county at the grade, but not as winners. This year, however , the Shanaway […] The post Banner To Bring Champion’s Confidence To Provincial Campaign appeared first on Clare FM.

The construction of the Tulla Road Active Travel Scheme is underway. The project, which will see traffic calming measures such as vertically segregated cycle lanes, shared surfaces, tightened junctions and raised crossings, commenced on Tuesday. Clare County Council says traffic management will be in place for the duration of the construction period and works are […] The post Tulla Road Active Travel Scheme Works Underway appeared first on Clare FM.

One person has been taken to hospital following a road traffic crash on the N18 in Clare this morning. The single car collision happened on the Southbound lane, between Junction 4 Cratloemoyle and Junction 5 Cratloe, around quarter past five this morning. One person has been taken by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick, as a […] The post One Person Hospitalised Following Road Crash On N18 In Clare appeared first on Clare FM.

The Irish Patients Association is demanding answers over lengthy backlogs for homecare in Clare. A new report from Home and Community Care Ireland shows 304 people in this county are now on a HSE waiting list for homecare supports. It’s the highest amount per capita nationwide and also the third highest numerically, with only Cork […] The post Irish Patients Associations Slams Clare Home Care Backlog appeared first on Clare FM.

The Clare-based former president of the Irish Road Haulage Association fears job losses at Fastway Couriers are just the “tip of the iceberg” for the industry. There are concerns for the security of roughly 300 jobs as the the parent company for Fastway Couriers Ireland, Parcel Connect and Nügo has entered receivership. A spokesperson for […] The post Ennis Haulier Fears Fastway Job Losses “Tip Of The Iceberg” appeared first on Clare FM.

Clare’s Minister of State is not any expecting any sudden challenge to the Taoiseach’s leadership. It’s understood that 10 members of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party have signed a document seeking a no confidence motion in Micheál Martin, where 12 are required. Party officials at Fianna Fáil have drawn up an alleged ‘rebel’ list of […] The post Clare Minister Not Expecting Imminent Challenge To Taoiseach’s Leadership appeared first on Clare FM.

The Shannon Airport Group has been nominated for a prestigious national business award. Business & Finance, in association with KPMG, has announced the shortlist for the 51st annual Business & Finance Awards 2025, which will take place at the Convention Centre in Dublin in November. The awards programme honours exceptional companies and individuals whose impact […] The post Shannon Airport Group Nominated For Prestigous National Business Award appeared first on Clare FM.

Close to 240 new build social homes are at design or construction phase in Clare. The latest Construction Status Report shows the delivery of social and affordable housing continues to gain momentum, with the latest quarterly statistics revealing strong growth and robust pipelines across both delivery streams. Nationally, nearly 27,000 social homes were at various […] The post Close To 240 New Build Social Homes At Design Or Construction Phase In Clare appeared first on Clare FM.

Clare artists have taken an over €13,000 share of a €1.1 million Government funding pot. The Department of Culture, Communications and Sport has announced funding for 129 projects promoting Irish arts globally through Culture Ireland’s Regular Grants Programme. Ennistymon resident Mick Flannery and Ennis native Susan O’Neill have been awarded €4,000 for a tour of […] The post Clare Artists Take €13k Share Of Government Funding Pot appeared first on Clare FM.

Clare’s Oscar Traynor squad kick off their inter-provincial campaign this weekend. Denis Hynes takes charge of the side for the first time as they welcome Kerry to Frank Healy Park on Sunday afternoon. Clare secured a 6-0 win the last time the sides met , however, it wasn’t enough to see them qualify from the […] The post Clare To Begin Munster Oscar Traynor Campaign This Weekend appeared first on Clare FM.

Éire Óg’s Shane O’Donnell claims the structure of the Munster Club Hurling Championship has resulted in a less than ideal preparation for their semi final tie. The Townies will face Loughmore-Castleiney in the last four after the Tipperary outfit claimed back to back titles with victory over Nenagh Éire Óg, with that game set for […] The post O’Donnell Criticises Six Week Layoff As Townies Prepare For Munster Semi Final Clash With Loughmore appeared first on Clare FM.

Clare now has the longest waiting lists for homecare in the country. A new report from Home and Community Care Ireland, shows 304 people in this county are awaiting home supports. It’s the highest figure per head of population nationwide, and HCCI has indicated the reason for Clare’s backlog is unknown. HSE Regional Health Forum […] The post Clare Has Longest Home Care Waiting Lists In Ireland appeared first on Clare FM.

An almost 12,000-square-foot factory could soon be coming to Clare. Plans have been submitted to Clare County Council for an industrial development which would include an over 70-space car park on the outskirts of Shannon. Shannon Commercial Enterprises DAC is seeking planning permission to build a 3,630-square-metre light industrial manufacturing facility on Smithtown Road in […] The post 12,000-Square-Foot Factory Proposed In Shannon appeared first on Clare FM.

A popular bus route connecting West Clare and the county town will be altered for the next two months. Due to ongoing works being carried out by Uisce Éireann, Local Link’s C12 Ennis to Miltown Malbay route will be unable to service Coore Church until December 19th. Passengers will instead have to board at either […] The post Ennis To Miltown Malbay Bus Route Altered For Water Works appeared first on Clare FM.

The manager of the Clare Immigrant Support Centre says he’s “absolutely” in favour of introducing new legislation to combat hate speech against migrants. The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance has published a new report stating hate speech is “widespread” in Ireland and recommending new laws be brought in to clamp down on the problem. […] The post Clare Immigrant Support Centre “Absolutely” In Favour Of Introducing Hate Speech Legislation appeared first on Clare FM.

Ennis Chamber is predicting a significant footfall boost for the town when public realm works are completed next month. It comes, however, amid a new Credit Union report which shows consumer sentiment has fallen to a three-month low nationwide. From November 26th though, an €11.5m streetscape enhancement of Ennis will conclude, bringing and end to […] The post Footfall Boost Expected For Ennis When Public Realm Works End Next Month appeared first on Clare FM.