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  Clare FM Preview Of 2026 TUS Clare SHC Final With Tommy Guilfoyle And Kevin Sheehan 09.10.2026 30p

  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 8p

  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 2p

  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 3p

  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 13p

  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 7p

  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 8p

  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 6p

  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 15p

  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 13p

  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 9p

  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 11p

  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 1p

  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 2p

  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 14p

  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.
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  From Shore To Shore: ‘The Cable’ Embarks On National Tour 08.10.2026 6p

  A remarkable chapter in Irish history is coming to stages around the country this month.  The Cable tells the story of the 1866 Transatlantic Cable from Valentia Island, blending history, family and heartbreak — while exploring what it means to truly connect with one another.  The one-man production is written and performed by Mike Kelly, who joined Alan Morrissey on Thursday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Norimoto from Getty Images via Canva
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  Restore Ballymacraven River Association Autumn River Series 08.10.2026 7p

  The Restore Ballymacraven River Association is inviting people to discover more about the wildlife, ecology and natural beauty of our local rivers with its Autumn River Series in Ennistymon this October.  The programme includes talks on the birds and mammals of the Inagh River, as well as creative workshops inspired by the river and its surroundings.   Joining Alan Morrissey to tell us more was Kevin Nunan, one of the founding committee members of the Restore Ballymacraven River Association, who will also be giving a talk on the birdlife of the Inagh River. Photo (c) Greg Snell from Greg Snell via Canva
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  MEPs Call for Burnout To Be Formally Recognised As Occupational Disease 08.10.2026 16p

  The European Parliament is pushing for stronger protections against work-related stress, depression and anxiety, including measures to tackle excessive workloads and give employees a right to disconnect outside working hours.    The European Parliament called on Tuesday for stronger EU action to tackle burnout, stress and other work-related conditions, addressing an increasingly common problem among European workers as digitalisation and AI reshape the workplace.  MEPs want new rules to recognise that psychosocial risks, including harassment, excessive workloads and unpredictable working hours, can give rise to occupational diseases, including mental health disorders.  To discuss this further and to highlight the support currently available to workers in Clare was Caitlín McConn, operations manager at GrowRemote. Photo (c) Karola G from Pexels via Canva
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  Jane S Flynn’s Halcyon Day Official Book Launch 08.10.2026 8p

  A remarkable new book celebrating life, music and community in West Clare in the 1970s and 1980s has just been officially launched.   Halcyon Day is a collection of seven short stories by 86-year-old author Jane S. Flynn, who has lived in West Clare since arriving from America in the late 1970s.  The book draws on Jane’s experiences of life on the Wild Atlantic coast, her immersion in local culture and the music scene, and her unique eye for the humour and characters around her.  Joining Alan Morrissey to tell us more about the book and the journey to getting it published was Jane’s daughter, Jane Meehan, who helped organise the printing of the collection.
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  Clare People Urged To Nominate Local Family Carer For Lidl Family Carer Of The Year Awards 08.10.2026 9p

  There are an estimated 15,736 family carers in Clare, many of whom quietly provide care every day without ever thinking of themselves as carers.   With nominations for the 2026 Lidl Family Carer of the Year Awards closing this Friday, it’s the final opportunity to recognise one of those unsung heroes.  Joining Alan Morrissey to tell us more about the awards, the realities facing family carers, and the importance of recognising their contribution was Fiona Hartigan, Support Manager with Family Carers Ireland. Image (c) Family Carers Ireland