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  Uisce Éireann Accused Of Failing To Protect Lough Derg 11.10.2026 1min

  Uisce Éireann has been accused of failing to protect Lough Derg. It comes as Clare County Council continues to monitor the presence of Algal Bloom on the Tipperary side of the waterbody. According to the River Shannon Protection Alliance , Uisce Éireann is responsible for discharging 174 tonnes of nitrogen into the Shannon from Wastewater Treatment Plants annually. Clare Independent MEP Michael McNamara says it's unacceptable.
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  Urgent Appeal For RhD Negative Blood Types In Clare Amid Hospital Shortages 11.10.2026 2min

  An urgent appeal has been launched for RhD negative blood in Clare amid hospital shortages. The Irish Blood Transfusion Service has issued a pre-amber alert, which means some elective surgeries are at risk of cancellation without further donations. According to The IBTS, the majority of donations support cancer patients, births and emergency care. It will be holding clinics at the West County Hotel in Ennis from 4.50pm until 8.10pm on Monday and Director of Donor Experience and Collections Sharon Ryan says it's crucial.
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  Sunday Prayer - Sunday 11th October 2026 11.10.2026 14min

  Fr Brendan Quinlivan leads our Sunday Prayer for today 11th October 2026, the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
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  Over 2,200 On MidWest Audiology Waiting List 10.10.2026 3min

  Over 2,200 people across Clare and Limerick are currently languishing on audiology waiting lists. It comes as the national deaf and hard of hearing charity Chime has called for regular screening for over 50s to prevent cognitive decline. According to the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing only one in five adults who report poor hearing have a hearing aid. Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor and HSE Regional Health Forum MidWest member Antoinette Baker Bashua says more resources are urgently needed to tackle the backlog.
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  Clare Senator Calls For Withdrawal From EU Directive On Electric Rental Cars 10.10.2026 2min

  Clare's senator has called for Ireland to withdraw from an EU Directive that requires commercial fleets to transition to EVs by the end of the decade. The European Commission's clean corporate vehicles proposal would require rental car companies to ensure upwards of 90% of fleets are electric. Junior Transport Minster Sean Canney says no deal on the directive has yet been signed, with negotiations still ongoing. Ennistymon Senator Martin Conway says Clare's airport rental industry would collapse overnight.
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  Clare FM Preview Of 2026 TUS Clare SHC Final With Tommy Guilfoyle And Kevin Sheehan 09.10.2026 30min

  Clare FM's Derrick Lynch speaks to Tommy Guilfoyle and Kevin Sheehan to preview the TUS SHC final along with the PIHC semi finals this weekend
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  Good Swim - Irish Artist Of The Week 09.10.2026 8min

  Belfast folk artist Good Swim has released his aching new single ‘Chasing Shadows’. The single comes with the announcement of his debut album, The Mountains Sure Don’t Give a Damn About The Sea - an uncensored snapshot of perseverance and courage. Following his previous single 'A Mark On You', which earned support from many Irish medias Good Swim continues to draw listeners in with deeply intimate songs that explore love, loss, fear and the complexities of being human. After a twelve-year hiatus from recording, the Belfast native returned to the studio last year with no grand plans - just a desire to create. What began as a single session with producer Michael Bell at Start Together Studios quickly expanded into a project that needed to grow, and Good Swim was born - rippling across Northern Ireland’s folk scene and quietly amassing over 60,000 streams. At its surface, new single 'Chasing Shadows' breathes as a love song. Beneath that, however, lies a deep sense of frustration; at God, the world, and at those seemingly experiencing lesser devastation, who appear untouched by the struggles we carry. Good Swim explains: “Chasing Shadows started with a fever dream during a hot summer. At the time, it felt like things were falling apart a bit. I was scrambling for faith or feeling, but had this numbness to everything... A bit like it was happening to someone else. At its core it’s about dealing with loss and trying to find a new way to be happy.” As the song unfolds with warm acoustic fingerpicking and gorgeously resonant vocals, it explores the conflict between losing faith and still holding onto hope. Even when belief feels misplaced, whether in God, fate or something else entirely, Good Swim notes how we continue to search for comfort in whatever helps us make sense of the world. 'Chasing Shadows' stands as another candid window into the introspective, confessional ethos of singer-songwriter Good Swim (AKA Dave McConnell), who continues to mould his craft with visceral precision.
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  Ennis Town Bus Service Hailed As Milestone for the Town 09.10.2026 2min

  The Ennis Town Bus Service is tipped to have a transformational impact on the whole county. City Direct will operate the service , which has been officially announced at Áras Contae An Chláir today, before it comes into public use on October 18th. It’s estimated the 18 hour a day service will provide half a million journeys annually with routes connecting Clarecastle to Ballymaley Business Park and the Tulla Road to the Lahinch Road. Mayor of Ennis Tommy Guilfoyle has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that it’s a milestone for the town.
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  Clare Lotto Players Urged To 'Check Every Nook And Cranny' For Winning Ticket 09.10.2026 3min

  Lotto players in Clare are being urged to 'check every nook and cranny' for a winning ticket worth almost €90,000. The Quick Pick ticket was sold in McNamee’s Londis in Miltown Malbay on Saturday, 25th July, for that night's draw. With just two weeks remaining to collect the €89,430 prize, locals and tourists alike are being urged urged to check their tickets to ensure they don't miss out. National Lottery Spokesperson Darragh O'Dwyer says it's the first time this year they've had to issue such an appeal.
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  Sports Preview – 9th October 2026 09.10.2026 13min

  Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch to preview the weekend’s sporting fixtures. ~ T.U.S Clare Senior Hurling Championship Final ~  Inagh-Kilnamona v Kilmaley (Sunday, Ennis, 4.15pm) ~ Clare Senior LGFA Final ~ Kilmurry Ibrickane v Fergus Rovers (Sunday, St Michaels Park Kilmihil, 2pm) Image (c) Clare FM
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  Shannon Charity Variety Concert In Aid Of Lauralynn 09.10.2026 7min

  Alan Morrissey was joined by Elaine Buckley, Regional Fundraiser with LauraLynn, along with Concert Director Noel Murphy, Concert Producer Aidan White, and singer and whistler Liam Jones.  They came to tell Alan about a special Charity Variety Concert taking place tomorrow night at Treacy’s Oakwood Hotel in Shannon, with an eclectic line-up of performers, all raising funds for LauraLynn Children’s Hospice.   And Liam also treated us to some live music in the studio. Image (c) Excellent Music Promotions
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  Harrison Gardner On His New Book 09.10.2026 8min

  Alan Morrissey was joined by Harrison Gardner, eco-builder, author and broadcaster, whose new book is Heat, Shelter, Water, Food.   Harrison has spent more than 15 years designing and building homes, including off-grid and sustainable projects, and is passionate about giving people the practical skills to make their homes more resilient.   They spoke about preparing for extreme weather, keeping our homes warm, securing water and food, and the simple things we can all do to become more self-sufficient. Photo (c) Clare FM
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  Calls For Popular West Clare Beach Public Toilets To Remain Open All Year Round 09.10.2026 6min

  There are calls for the public toilets at White Strand in Miltown Malbay to remain open throughout the year.   Clare County Council says the facilities currently operate on a seasonal basis, from June to September, with year-round toilets available nearby at Spanish Point.   Alan Morrissey was joined by Michael Shannon, the Quilty Fianna Fáil councillor.  Alan heard from Michael about the calls for a change and whether the council can provide the resources to keep the facilities open year-round. Photo (c) Heiko119 from Getty Images via Canva
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  Clare Couple Feature In RTÉ Investigates: A Year In The Lives Of Couples Seeking IVF In Ireland 09.10.2026 15min

  Alan Morrissey was joined by Laura McAuliffe, a Clare resident who, alongside her husband Emmet, has been sharing their deeply personal fertility journey as part of RTÉ Investigates: Fertility Uncovered, an RTÉ Investigates report examining the experiences of couples seeking IVF in Ireland.    After an ectopic pregnancy resulted in Laura losing both fallopian tubes, IVF became their only route to parenthood.     Alan heard about their experience of the State-funded IVF scheme, the emotional and financial toll of treatment, and why they ultimately had to travel abroad for another chance. Photo (c) Clare FM
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  Students Warned By UL Following Extensive Vandalism Of Castletroy House 09.10.2026 13min

  The University of Limerick is condemning the vandalism of a house near its campus.  Gardaí are investigating burglary and criminal damage after a vacant property in College Court near the University of Limerick was extensively damaged.  They were alerted to a large public gathering in the early hours of Wednesday morning at the house.  Videos have been circulating online which shows the extensive damage inside the house, including holes in the wall and smashed windows.  Gardaí are looking for witnesses who were in the vicinity of College Court, Castletroy area between 12am and 2am on Wednesday.  UL is warning that anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated.  However, it's not known if those involved were UL students.  Meanwhile, the Housing Minister is appealing to people not to "gang up" on young people or students, following the incident.  James Browne has said it "isn't funny" and it's not "good craic".  He's described the vandalism as "frustrating to see", adding it needs to be "seriously addressed".  Alan Morrissey has been speaking about this with Shannon Sinn Féin TD, Donna McGettigan, who is her party’s spokesperson on Further and Higher Education. Photo (c) Clare FM
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  Airmid Mental Health And Wellbeing Conference 09.10.2026 9min

  Alan Morrissey was joined by Dr Mary Honan, author, lecturer and keynote speaker, on Friday's Morning Focus.   She joined Alan to talk about the Airmid Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference, taking place this Saturday at TUS Limerick, bringing together experts, community organisations and personal stories around positive mental health and wellbeing, as we mark World Mental Health Day. Photo (c) mattjeacock from Getty Images Signature via Canva
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  Ryanair Warns €50m Shannon Investment And 300 Jobs Will Move To Poland If Planning Delays Derail Project 09.10.2026 11min

  Alan Morrissey was joined by Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fáil TD for Meelick and Chair of the Shannon Airport Oireachtas Committee.   Ryanair is warning that a planned €50 million investment in a new maintenance hangar and engineering academy at Shannon Airport, along with 300 high-skilled jobs, could move to Poland if planning delays prevent the project from proceeding on schedule.   Alan got his reaction to that warning and asked what can be done to keep the investment here in the Mid-West. Photo (c) Elles Rijsdijk via Canva
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  Garda Commissioner Estimates Trump Doonbeg Visit Cost State 'Around €30 Million' 09.10.2026 1min

  The Garda Commissioner has estimated the cost of security for Donald Trump’s visit to Clare last month at around €30 million. The US President visited Taoiseach Micheál Martin and President Catherine Connolly in Dublin in September, before travelling to Doonbeg for the final round of the Irish Open. Speaking before the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee, Commissioner Justin Kelly said the operation will be funded entirely by the State. He said, however, that the final figure has yet to be confirmed.
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  Road Safety Initiative – Episode 4: TD Michael Murphy on Role of Technology in Road Safety Policing 08.10.2026 2min

  Clare FM brings you our latest feature, Clare FM's Road Safety Initiative. Clare FM’s Lily Collins is joined by Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Transport, TD Michael Murphy. Michael discusses the use of technology in road safety policing. Funded by the Coimisiún na Meán’s news reporting scheme
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  The Future of Disability Services – Week 5 - Transport & Accessibility 08.10.2026 14min

  On this week's episode of 'The Future of Disability Services', Pat Flynn visits Shannon to meet with Padraic Hayes This feature, 'The Future of Disability Services' is funded by the News Reporting Scheme.