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  Council To Explore Blood Pressure Monitor Lending Scheme 20.09.2026 4min

  It's claimed high blood pressure is a "silent killer" in Clare. The local authority has confirmed it will explore the establishment a blood pressure monitor lending initative at libraries countywide. According to the Irish Pharmacy Union, more than half of people over 50 are living with the condition. Ardnacrusha Councillor Fianna Fáil Rachel Hartigan proposed the initiative and believes it would be hugely beneficial.
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  Hopes Clare's Older Population Will Have Access To Free Shingles Vaccine In Near Future 20.09.2026 2min

  It's hoped Clare's older population will have access to a free shingles vaccine in the near future. Health Minister Jennifer Carrol McNeill confirmed the vaccine was being considered following a push from Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney. The National Immunisation Advisory Committee states the vaccine should be considered for those aged over 65 due to the 'greater burden and severity of the disease'. Bodyke Deputy Joe Cooney, says it's likely the vaccine will be made available to those aged over 75 first.
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  Beyond Belief - Sunday 20th September 2026 19.09.2026 54min

  Fr Brendan Quinlivan presents this Sunday's Beyond Belief which includes a report from the Installation of Tulla native, Bishop Ger Nash as Bishop of Ossory, which took place in St. Mary’s Cathedral in Kilkenny city last weekend. There’s also a piece on the Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J Sheen which takes place in St. Louis Missouri on Thursday next 24th September.
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  Sunday Prayer - Sunday 20th September 2026 19.09.2026 14min

  Fr Gerry Kenny leads our Sunday Prayer for Sunday 20th September 2026 the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
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  Clare TD Calls For Installation Of Specialist Irish Teachers In Primary Schools 19.09.2026 5min

  A Clare TD claims specialist Irish teachers need to be installed in schools to prevent students becoming functionally illiterate. A meeting of the Oireachtas Committee on Education and Youth this week heard that the Irish language has experienced systemic decline since the turn of the millenium. Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Education and Youth, Meelick Deputy Cathal Crowe, claims children are still struggling with basic language concepts when they move into second level education. He says the standard of Irish has been 'vastly watered down' in recent years.
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  €500,000 Equipment Investment Hailed As Transformative For Clare Fire Service 19.09.2026 2min

  A new half a million euro investment in rescue equipment for Clare's Fire Service has been hailed as transformative for the force. Ten sets of new battery-operated rescue equipment have been provided for the service to use during call outs. It comes after the local authority announced that the project to deliver a new Ennis Fire Station headquarters has moved to the next stage following the appointment of a design team. Clare County Council's Chief Fire Officer, Adrian Kelly, says the new sets of equipment will be far more efficient than those they are replacing.
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  Clare FM Sideline View Friday September 18th 18.09.2026 50min

  Coming up on this weeks show we preview the TUS senior football quarter finals along with looking ahead to the semi finals of the Clare Credit Unions senior camogie championship
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  Dan Egan - Irish Artist Of The Week 18.09.2026 7min

  Dan Egan is an Irish folk/indie singer-songwriter from County Offaly whose music blends heartfelt storytelling with energetic acoustic arrangements. Influenced by artists such as Noah Kahan and Mumford & Sons, Dan combines honest lyrics with memorable melodies to create songs that feel both intimate and uplifting. After completing a Law degree at the University of Limerick while performing across the Midlands and Mid-West, Dan committed to pursuing music full-time. He has built an audience of more than 10k followers across Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook and has performed internationally in Spain and Greece. A multi-instrumentalist, Dan incorporates guitar, banjo, and piano into his music, bringing a rich, organic sound to every performance. “Relit Cigarette” is a heartfelt folk/indie anthem about finding the strength to walk away from a toxic relationship, this song explores the journey from heartbreak to self-worth. Through honest storytelling and vivid imagery, it reflects on the emotional push and pull of loving someone who never truly valued you, before embracing the freedom that comes with choosing yourself. Blending uplifting melodies with raw, relatable lyrics, the track is a reminder that some relationships are best left in the past—because, like a relit cigarette, they never taste the same.
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  Sports Preview - 18th September 2026 18.09.2026 6min

  Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch to preview the weekend’s sporting fixtures. ~ T.U.S. Clare Senior Football Championship Quarter-Finals ~  - Kildysart vs Lissycasey (Saturday, Ennis, 3pm) - St. Josephs Milltown Malbay vs Ennistymon (Saturday, Ennis, 5pm)  - Doonbeg vs Kilmurry Ibrickane (Sunday, Cooraclare, 2pm) - Eire Óg vs St. Josephs Doora Barefield (Sunday, Ennis, 4:40pm) Image (c) Clare FM
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  Mushrooms & Roses Festival 18.09.2026 2min

  Mushrooms, herbalism, traditional healing and community care are all at the heart of the Mushrooms & Roses Festival, taking place from October 2nd to 4th at Common Knowledge, outside Kilfenora and Lisdoonvarna.   The festival, presented by Savage Craic, brings together practitioners, artists and community organisers to explore traditional and emerging approaches to healing, nature and ecological care.  Organiser Llewyn Maire joined Alan Morrissey earlier to tell us more. Image (c) Mushrooms & Roses Festival
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  Tribute To Naoise Jordan 18.09.2026 12min

  Former Clare GAA joint President Naoise Jordan has passed away.     The Whitegate native, who later lived in Parteen, was elected joint President of Clare GAA in 2020, having given more than seven decades of service to the association.     He played senior hurling for Clare during the 1960s and was also involved in preserving and recording the history of Clare hurling.     Naoise Jordan will be laid to rest in Ballycannon Cemetery, Meelick, on Sunday, following funeral Mass at St Patrick’s Church in Parteen.     He is survived by his daughter Ruth, sons Tony and Raymond, grandchildren and extended family. 
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  12,312 Clare Motorists Facing Higher Motor Insurance Costs After Clocking Up Penalty Points 18.09.2026 14min

  More than 13,000 Clare drivers currently have penalty points on their licences, with speeding accounting for almost two-thirds of penalty-point offences nationally.    And with road deaths continuing to be a major concern, there are also financial consequences for motorists, with penalty points potentially affecting insurance premiums.    Alan Morrissey was joined by Garda Superintendent Eddie Golden and driving instructor Chris Curran to discuss what’s behind the figures and what can be done to improve driver behaviour on our roads. Photo (c) Noey smiley via Canva
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  25-34 Year Olds Have Lowest Attendance Rate At Mass 18.09.2026 13min

  Just 13% of 25- to 34-year-olds in rural Ireland attend Mass weekly, according to a new Ipsos/B&A poll, despite 57% of people saying they consider themselves religious.     At the same time, priest shortages are forcing changes to parish life and prompting renewed calls for a greater role for women and lay people in the Church.   To discuss what these figures tell us about the future of the Catholic Church in rural Ireland, Alan Morrissey spoke with by Bishop Fintan Monahan, Bishop of Killaloe earlier this morning. Photo (c) Clare FM
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  Harvest Day At Bunratty Folk Park 18.09.2026 4min

  Ireland’s agricultural heritage will be brought to life at Bunratty Folk Park this Sunday for a Traditional Harvest Day.  Visitors can step back in time with vintage tractors and machinery, traditional crafts, music, dancing, storytelling and a demonstration of the age-old tradition of threshing.  Joining Alan Morrissey was Marie Brennan, Events Manager at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, to tell us more about the day and how it will showcase rural life and the spirit of community that was so important during harvest time. Photo (c) Clare FM
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  A Buzz In Corofin & Ruan 18.09.2026 8min

  Bees and biodiversity will be in focus in Corofin next week, as the Corofin and Ruan Tidy Towns committees come together to host The Plight of the Bumblebee.  The documentary explores the vital role bees play in our ecosystems, while also looking at their place in Irish folklore, culture and history. It will be accompanied by a live traditional Irish music score.  Joe O’Connell from Corofin and John Bell from Ruan Tidy Towns joined Alan Morrissey to tell us more about the event and the importance of protecting our local biodiversity. Photo (c) Clare FM
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  Attacks On Politicians 18.09.2026 19min

  There’s growing concern about the level of abuse, harassment and intimidation being faced by elected representatives, both online and in public.  It follows the assault on Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae in Dublin this week, while here in Clare, councillors have raised concerns about harassment of politicians and their families, and the safety implications of having home addresses publicly listed on ballot papers.  So, are things getting out of hand, and is the increasingly hostile environment putting people off entering politics?  Joining Alan Morrissey to discuss it were Fianna Fáil TD for Clare Cathal Crowe and Sinn Féin TD for Shannon Donna McGettigan. Photo (c) Oireachtas.ie
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  Blake's Corner Relief Road Project To Take 18 Months 18.09.2026 2min

  A traffic nightmare in North Clare could soon be coming to an end. Clare County Council has commenced a procurement process for the construction of the N85 Inner Relief Road at Blake's Corner in Ennistymon. The local authority has put a value of €30m on the contract and has estimated the project, which will involve the construction of a new bridge 80m upstream will take around 18 months. Ennistymon Fianna Fáil Councillor Shane Talty says it will make a major difference.
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  TII To Trial Road Markings On M18 In Clare To Reduce Accident Frequency 18.09.2026 2min

  It's hoped a new set of road markings on the M18 in Clare will help reduce the number of accidents along the route. Chevrons have been marked on the road along a stretch of the motorway where a large volume of road traffic collisions have occurred. Motorists will be advised to remain at least two chevrons behind the car in front at all times. Transport Infrastructure Ireland Communications Director, Seán O’Neill, is optimistic it will deliver a reduction in accidents on Clare's motorway.
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  Councillor Slams Potential Cuts To Clare's Road Budget As "Unacceptable" 17.09.2026 3min

  The Government is being urged to step in and ensure there's no funding deficit for maintenance of Clare's road network. It comes as the local authority has confirmed it will enter an overdraft facility next year due to budget overruns. The council is facing a €3m overspend on its roads budget for 2026, which it attributes to inflationary increases in material costs. Maghera Fianna Fáil Councillor and member of Clare County Council's Audit Committee, Pat Hayes, has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan this county's road network cannot sustain funding cuts.
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  The Irish Red Cross Clare Open Night 17.09.2026 3min

  The Irish Red Cross Clare will hold a Open Night on this Thursday (today 17th) from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at their Ennis Training Centre at V95 X258.  All are welcome, so come alone and discover how you can make a difference in your Community. Image (c) Irish Red Cross Clare