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  Clare’s Tommy Lanigan On Starring In New Play 07.10.2026 8m

  A Parish Hall in Shanagolden, Co. Limerick will be transformed into a 1970s Irish pub later this month for Seanchaí, a new play exploring storytelling, faith, community and the secrets that can lie beneath the surface of village life.   Written and directed by James Meehan, the production stars Clare storyteller and filmmaker Tommy Lanigan as Paddy, an ageing seanchaí.   Alan Morrissey was joined by Tommy and James to tell us more about this immersive new production.A Parish Hall in Shanagolden, Co. Limerick will be transformed into a 1970s Irish pub later this month for Seanchaí, a new play exploring storytelling, faith, community and the secrets that can lie beneath the surface of village life.   Written and directed by James Meehan, the production stars Clare storyteller and filmmaker Tommy Lanigan as Paddy, an ageing seanchaí.   Alan Morrissey was joined by Tommy and James to tell us more about this immersive new production. Photo (c) Clare FM
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  Vigil For Peace: Fundraiser For Neart Nūr 07.10.2026 10m

  A candle-lit vigil is taking place in Ennis this evening in solidarity with the people of Palestine, with funds raised going to Neart Nūr, a Clare-founded organisation providing trauma-informed play therapy and psychosocial support to Palestinian medical evacuees and their families.  The vigil will feature local music and poetry, with the organisers saying it is an opportunity to remember those affected and keep Palestine in the public consciousness.   Joining Alan Morrissey was Claire Liddy, CEO and founder of Neart Nūr. Photo (c) Suprith_Reddy from Getty Images via Canva
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  Budget 2027: Economic Reaction & Advice 07.10.2026 15m

  To get an economic perspective on Budget 2027, Alan Morrissey has been speaking with Associate Professor of Social Policy at UCD & Ennis Economist, Micheál Collins. Photo (c) Oireachtas.ie
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  Budget 2027: Sectoral Reaction 07.10.2026 11m

  The Government has announced massive spending and tax cuts as part of Budget 2027.      Income tax will fall for those paying the higher rate of tax, while Ministers say the cost of childcare for some will fall by more than 2,000 euro a year.      Simon Harris and Jack Chambers have announced a budget of more than 125 billion euro in spending next year - confirming Government spending will have more than doubled since 2018.      The minimum wage has gone up, income tax has come down and social welfare recipients will get a 10 euro a week increase in their payments.      The carbon tax on home heating oil and gas has been cut for the lifetime of the Government.      While a derelict sites levy on the housing side of 7 per cent has been confirmed for next year alongside a 5k rise in the Help to Buy scheme.     Childcare will be capped at 550 euro a week - worth more than 2,000 euro a year for parents with children up to senior infants age in full time care.     While there's more money to recruit gardai and members of the defence forces.      And Simon Harris confirmed a new state investment scheme that will allow people to rack up to 50k tax free.  Alan Morrissey was joined by Ann Marie Flanagan, Clare Disability Rights Activist, and Charlie O'Meara, Clare VFI Chair and Owner of O'Deas Pub, to get their reactions to some of this year's Budget measures. Photo (c) Oireachtas.ie
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  Budget 2027: Political Reaction 07.10.2026 23m

  The Government has announced massive spending and tax cuts as part of Budget 2027.      Income tax will fall for those paying the higher rate of tax, while Ministers say the cost of childcare for some will fall by more than 2,000 euro a year.      Simon Harris and Jack Chambers have announced a budget of more than 125 billion euro in spending next year - confirming Government spending will have more than doubled since 2018.      The minimum wage has gone up, income tax has come down and social welfare recipients will get a 10 euro a week increase in their payments.      The carbon tax on home heating oil and gas has been cut for the lifetime of the Government.      While a derelict sites levy on the housing side of 7 per cent has been confirmed for next year alongside a 5k rise in the Help to Buy scheme.     Childcare will be capped at 550 euro a week - worth more than 2,000 euro a year for parents with children up to senior infants age in full time care.     While there's more money to recruit gardai and members of the defence forces.      And Simon Harris confirmed a new state investment scheme that will allow people to rack up to 50k tax free.    With Alan Morrissey to go through the Budget were Timmy Dooley, Tulla-based Fianna Fáil Minister of State, and Donna McGettigan, Shannon Sinn Fein TD. Photo (c) Oireachtas.ie
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  Clare Oil Merchant Warns Fuel Price Rises Could Wipe Out Carbon Tax Saving 07.10.2026 4m

  A Clare oil merchant says while carbon tax cuts are welcome, he's unsure of the long-term impact they will have. The Dáil has passed a number of tax measures to bring elements of yesterday's Budget into effect, including lifting the carbon tax on home heating oil and gas for the lifetime of the Government. Clare currently has the fourth-highest home heating oil prices nationwide, with people in the county paying €1,607 for a 1,000-litre fill. The changes are estimated to reduce bills by €86 per fill, but Sixmilebridge oil merchant PJ Ryan says the saving could be wiped out by price increases by the end of the month.
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  Clare AirBnB Host Warns New Legislation Will Have 'Devastating Affect' On Clare Tourism 07.10.2026 7m

  A Clare Airbnb host says new legislation affecting her industry could be devastating for Clare's tourism sector. The Short-Term Letting and Tourism Bill requires hosts offering properties for up to 21 nights to join a national register operated by Fáilte Ireland. The legislation will introduce a range of enforcement measures, including fixed-payment notices for non-compliance with inspections. Miltown Malbay short-term let host Lorna Cahill says ambiguity over the criteria will force hosts out of the market.
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  Clare FM Preview Of 2026 Clare LGFA Final - Interviews 07.10.2026 47m

  Ahead of the 2026 Clare LGFA senior final, hear from Kilmurry Ibrickane's Amy Sexton, Chloe Moloney and David O'Brien along with Louise Cleary, Shauna Melican and Barry Keating of Fergus Rovers
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  Ennis RFC's Aisling Heapes On New Energia AIL Season 07.10.2026 16m

  Ennis RFC's Aisling Heapes speaking with Clare FM's Derrick Lynch ahead of the new Energia AIL season
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  Road Safety Initiative - Episode 3: Michael Cusack on the Concerns of Older Drivers 06.10.2026 2m

  Clare FM brings you our latest feature, Clare FM's Road Safety Initiative. In this episode, Clare FM's Lily Collins is joined by Michael Cusack, Chair of Clare Older People's Council. Michael discusses the findings of a survey, carried out by the council, on the concerns of older road users. Funded by the Coimisiún na Meán’s news reporting scheme
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  Network The Network: Shannon Community Partnership To Showcase The People, Projects And Possibilities Across The Community 06.10.2026 9m

  Shannon Community Partnership is bringing the local community together this week for “Network the Network” — an evening celebrating the volunteers, groups and initiatives making a difference across Shannon.   The event will showcase work in areas including sustainability, inclusion, arts, youth, sport and community safety, while also giving people an opportunity to find out how they can get involved.   Alan Morrissey was joined by Geraldine Lambert from Shannon Community Partnership to tell us more. Photo (c) Clare FM
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  Clonlara's Shannonside Drama Club On Upcoming Productions 06.10.2026 12m

  Clonlara’s Shannonside Drama Group is celebrating more than 20 years of bringing live theatre to the local community, and there’s plenty happening on stage this autumn.   The group is preparing two very different productions — the tense two-hander Aubade and the festive family comedy I Do Too — before heading into the One Act Festival circuit in November.   Alan Morrissey was joined by Libby Kelly, Eddie Dillon and Norma Hussey to tell us all about the productions, the group’s history and what audiences can expect. Photo (c) Clare FM
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  Record-Breaking El Niño Prompts Warning To Irish Homeowners And Businesses To Check Insurance Cover 06.10.2026 13m

  As we head into the winter months, homeowners and businesses are being urged to take a fresh look at their insurance cover amid concerns about increasingly unpredictable and severe weather.   A potentially record-breaking El Niño is adding to those concerns, although experts stress it is not a direct forecast of storms in Ireland.   Alan Morrissey was joined by Stephen McKenna, Head of Claims at Campion Insurance, and climate expert Professor John Sweeney of Maynooth University to discuss the risks, what the science tells us, and how people can prepare. Image (c) Met Eireann
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  Ennistymon Set To Welcome Irish Couple After 31,000km Cycling Odyssey 06.10.2026 12m

  They’ve cycled more than 31,000 kilometres across 24 countries and three continents, and now Mark Graham and Ellie O’Byrne are on the final leg of an extraordinary 20-month journey around the world.   They’re cycling 900 kilometres around Ireland on their way back home to Tramore, while raising money for four organisations that provide refurbished bicycles to young people.    One of their fundraising events takes place at the Salmon Bookshop in Ennistymon next week.   Mark and Ellie joined Alan Morrissey to tell us about their incredible adventure. Photo (c) Mark Graham and Ellie O’Byrne
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  Educational Slot: Junior Cert Results 06.10.2026 14m

  Junior Certificate results will be available to students on Wednesday 7th from 10am.   John Burns, Chair of the Board Rice College and Educational Consultant, joined Alan Morrissey to give advice to students who are starting to feel the pressure of upcoming exams. Photo (c) Clare FM
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  Clare European Volunteering Capital 2027: Clare Volunteers Ready To Take Centre Stage In 2027 06.10.2026 14m

  Clare is preparing to celebrate its title as European Volunteering Capital 2027, recognising the thousands of people across the county who give their time to support their communities.    Joining Alan Morrissey to talk about his experiences with volunteering was Pat Rutherford. Originally from Donegal, Pat began his volunteering journey in the 1980s with Project Children, a Northern Ireland initiative that gave thousands of children from troubled areas the chance to spend peaceful summers with host families across New York State. That early experience shaped his lifelong commitment to helping others. For Pat, volunteering is both a calling and a pathway to becoming a better person. Since 2010, he has been a dedicated volunteer with the Special Olympics, coaching athletics for the Brothers of Charity in Ennis and golf with the Ennis Special Olympics Golf Club. His dedication has taken him and athlete Paul Kirrane to competitions across Ireland and even further afield. In 2015, Pat and Paul proudly represented Ireland at the Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles, where they won bronze medals. More recently, Paul has gone on to compete in singles events, with Pat by his side as caddy, winning a silver medal at the prestigious Portmarnock Golf Links. Alongside coaching, Pat has played a key role in co-ordinating fundraising events for Special Olympics Ireland, often working closely with the Clare Volunteer Centre, whose support he greatly values in rallying volunteers to ensure these events succeed. For Pat, the true heart of volunteering lies in the qualities it nurtures - kindness, helpfulness, trustworthiness and reliability. What he treasures most is the joy of sharing in someone else’s happiness – a feeling he sums up with a single word: confelicity. Special Olympics vision is: “An inclusive world for all, driven by the power of sport, through which people with intellectual disabilities live active, healthy and fulfilling lives.” The Ennis Special Olympics Golf Club is a community built on teamwork, inclusion and volunteer spirit. The heart of the Ennis Special Olympics Golf Club lies in the friendships formed between athletes and volunteers – proving that the true success of the programme isn’t measured in scores, but in smiles, teamwork and shared joy. Photo (c) Clare FM
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  Open Nights For Gaelcholaiste An Chlair And Ennis Community College 06.10.2026 8m

  Choosing a secondary school is a big decision for both students and parents, and this week there’s an opportunity to find out more about two of Ennis’s schools.   The Open Nights for Ennis Community College and Gaelcholáiste an Chláir take place on Wednesday and Thursday.   Alan Morrissey was joined by Principal James O’Shaughnessy and fifth-year student Roxane Ní Liodáin to hear what the schools have to offer and what prospective students can expect. Photo (c) Clare FM
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  Claims Of No Hot Water For Players After Clare Senior Camogie Final 06.10.2026 7m

  Truagh-Clonlara are celebrating being crowned Clare Senior Camogie champions for the third time in four years after a convincing victory over Kilmaley on Saturday.     But the celebrations were somewhat dampened afterwards when players from both teams discovered there was no hot water available in the dressing rooms.     Alan Morrissey was joined by Paulette Egan, mother of Truagh-Clonlara vice-captain Louise Egan, to talk about the celebrations, the victory, and what happened after the final. Photo (c) Clare FM
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  Budget Day 2027 06.10.2026 22m

  Ahead of today's budget, Alan Morrissey was joined by Joe Cooney, Bodyke Fine Gael TD, and Hilary Tonge, Clare Social Democrats Representative, to discuss what they want to see included. Photo (c) Jakub Zerdzicki from Pexels via Canva
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  Clare GAA Seeking Tenders For €300K Caherlohan Works 06.10.2026 4m

  Clare GAA is seeking developers to carry works worth up to €300,000 at Caherlohan. A 4G astro pitch is expected to be up and running at the centre of excellence by next month. Clare GAA is also seeking tenders to provide floodlighting, pedestrian lighting and design works at the site as part of the wider re-development. Clare GAA Chair Kieran Keating says they're making good progress.