Best Irish Agriculture Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 1240: Farm Tech Talk Ep 269 - Beef price, CAP numbers, April milk price and managing nutrients 1:16:53

2h ago1:16:53

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This week, Adam talks about beef price, Darren about CAP numbers and Aidan about April milk price. Adam also chats with Clodagh Bolger from Grassland AGRO on managing nutrients. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Clare FM Sideline View Friday May 30th 52:00

3h ago52:00

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Clare FM Sideline View Friday May 30thBy Clare FM

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Ep 1239: Farming News - battle for Barne, ACRES and Meath crime gang 28:54

7h ago28:54

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On this week’s show we hear the latest in the battle for Barne Estate, have an updated on ACRES from the Minister for Agriculture and hear about a crime gang in Meath targeting jeeps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jess Young - Irish Artist of the Week 7:25

7h ago7:25

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Jess Young, an Irish artist based in London making waves in the pop scene. Mentored by music legends Tom Allom (Black Sabbath) and Nigel Heath (Downton Abbey), her unreleased single "Wasted" was featured on major shows like Cold Feet, Marriage, and a hit US Netflix drama.Her debut solo single “Wilderness” (produced by Jungleboi) earned airplay and …

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New Garda Station for Tubbercurry imminent 1:29

7h ago1:29

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A new Garda Station for Tubbercurry is said to be imminent. The Office of Public Works has confirmed to Fianna Fail TD Eamon Scanlon that refurbishment works at a state-owned building will accommodate a new Garda Station building for Tubbercurry. It'll be fully refurbished right next door to the current one. The current station dates back to 1960 a…

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Bundoran RNLI issue water safety appeal for weekend 2:03

7h ago2:03

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Bundoran RNLI have issued a water safety appeal for the North West over the bank holiday weekend. This warning is issued following a 10% increase in drownings so far this year, compared to the same period last year. They are urging everyone to be mindful of the dangers, plan ahead, and follow the appropriate safety guidelines for their activity. Fi…

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Ar An Lá Seo - 30-05-2025 1:46

9h ago1:46

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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 30ú lá de mí Bealtaine, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1964 bhí an dul chun cinn mall de na cainteanna sa Bhruiséil.I 1975 bhí an rialtas cúisithe an oíche roimhe go raibh siad ag tabhairt neamhaird ar 52 míle daltaí a bhí chun an scoil a chríochnú.I 1964 d'oscail an tAire Oideachas Páirc Charbhán …

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Measures to tackle overcrowding at Sligo appear to be working 1:37

9h ago1:37

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Measures to tackle overcrowding at Sligo University Hospital appear to be working. That's according to Fianna Fail Cllr Edel MacSharry, who has been reacting to the latest figures from the INMO, which for the first time in a long time, does not include Sligo in its top five most overcrowded facilities for the month. There were a total of 370 people…

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Retired Sligo Colonel claims Peacekeepers in Lebanon are a vital part of Irish foreign policy 2:34

9h ago2:34

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The debate around the deployment of Irish soldiers, as peacekeepers in southern Lebanon is back in the public domain again today. That’s after Irish Troops that were on a joint patrol with the Lebanese Armed Forces came under fire yesterday near the Blue Line in South Lebanon. There were no reported injuries and no damage to the armoured vehicles t…

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Leitrim Councillor calls for Criteria around CE Schemes to be changed 2:40

10h ago2:40

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There are genuine concerns that the future of many Community employment schemes are being placed at risk over the shortage of workers that are available or meet the criteria to work on them. The fact that participants on such schemes have no option other than to retire at the age of 66 is also thought to be another contributing factor to the number…

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Sporting Fixtures Preview - May 30th 8:30

10h ago8:30

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To preview the sporting fixtures, Alan Morrissey was joined on Friday’s Morning Focus by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch.Games Previewed:All-Ireland SFC:Monaghan v Clare (Sunday, Clones, 4pm)All-Ireland MHC Quarter-Final: Galway v Clare (Sunday, FBD Semple Stadium, 3pm)By Clare FM

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No guarantees Rory Gallagher festival will return 2:29

10h ago2:29

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There is a real threat to the future of the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival. The 21st edition of the festival commenced yesterday in Ballyshannon and will run until Sunday, with 30 acts performing on 15 stages across the event. The festival is organised by volunteers and brings between 4 to 5 million euros to the local economy annuall…

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North West Holiday Homeowner says he has concerns over protests 2:16

10h ago2:16

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A Holiday home owner in the North West has expressed concern over reports that the shortage of rental properties may lead to protests targeting those who own holiday residences. Richard, who lives between the UK and the North West of Ireland has owned a holiday property in this region for the last 15 years. He says the local region feels like a sec…

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Widespread Garda Intoxication Checkpoints In Clare This Bank Holiday Weekend 6:23

10h ago6:23

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Clare's Road's Policing division will be out in force this bank holiday weekend with additional intoxication checkpoints. So far this year, 67 people have lost their lives on Irish roads, with one such fatality occurring in Clare last weekend. According to the Road Safety Authority, 70% of all fatal road traffic collisions between 10pm and 6am invo…

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Inclement Weather To Pose Dangers In Clare's Waterways This Weekend 5:35

10h ago5:35

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A warning has been issued that the inclement weather forecast for the weekend poses unique dangers in Clare's coastal areas. There's been a 10% increase in drownings so far this year and ahead of the June Bank Holiday Weekend, the Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland are urging the public to take extra precaution in and around the water…

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Village Tour: Season 2, Episode 22 - Cranny 39:07

11h ago39:07

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It is time for the twenty-second episode of our second season of The Village Tour. With The Village Tour, we here at Morning Focus are aiming to highlight the smaller villages and townlands around the county. By doing this, we hope to showcase their unique character, while also bringing their diversity and individuality to life for you, the listene…

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Clare Mela Returns To Shannon Town Park 7:54

11h ago7:54

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A free arts event celebrating culture is returning to Shannon this bank holiday weekend. Clare Mela 2025 will take place in Shannon Town Park on Monday, the 2nd of June, from 12-5:30pm.The award-winning event will include spectacular performances, aerial acts, street theatre, live music, and lots more.To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joi…

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World No Tobacco Day 14:09

12h ago14:09

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Tomorrow (Saturday, May 31st) is World No Tobacco Day. Clare County Council is reinforcing its commitment to protecting children's health by expanding the ‘Not Around Us’ campaign across all council-owned playgrounds.To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Healthy Clare Co-ordinator, Clare County Council, Samantha McCarthy and Rory Hi…

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Remembering Éanna Rouine 14:54

12h ago14:54

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The funeral takes place this weekend of 20-year-old Éanna Rouine, who passed away on Tuesday. The Ennistymon GAA clubman was a talented athlete who played for Clare and University of Limerick teams as well as his local club. He was also an accomplished musician and beach lifeguard. Books of condolence have opened at the West Clare Municipal Distric…

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Government accused of protecting communities 'after the flood' 1:24

13h ago1:24

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The Government has been accused of protecting communities only after the flood happens. There's ongoing flooding concerns in a number of towns and villages across the North West and it's claimed that mitigation measures are only implemented when the damage is already done. Speaking in the Dail, Sligo Leitrim Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny says that Irel…

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Increased Garda presence expected on local roads for the Bank Holiday Weekend 0:28

13h ago0:28

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Motorists across the North West are being warned that Gardaí will be cracking down on drink driving this June Bank Holiday weekend. 70 per cent of driver deaths happen during off peak hours between 10pm and 6 o'clock in the morning. A joint road safety appeal is being made by the force and the Road Safety Authority. Chief Superintendent David Harri…

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Safety concerns over Main Street in Riverstown 2:04

13h ago2:04

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Serious safety concerns have been raised over the Main Street in Riverstown. It's a busy route, home to a number of businesses and a school and it's said to becoming increasingly difficult to cross the road, particularly for children. Some motorists are also said to be travelling at excessive speeds through the village. Last weekend, parents staged…

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MS Ireland claim that Sligo Leitrim is the only region in the Country without a Community worker Post. 2:37

14h ago2:37

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MS Ireland have requested the establishment of a Community Worker Post in the Sligo-Leitrim area. As it stands, this is the only region across Ireland without a dedicated support position in place. On World MS Day today, MS Ireland are seeking more equity in terms of healthcare for local residents. Alison Cotter, Advocacy Officer at MS Ireland, say…

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Sligo Senator furious with NTA suggestion claiming the introduction of rail catering services may lead to a reduction in Lock Link funding 0:20

14h ago0:20

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The Sligo Senator who raised the issue of rail catering services at an Oireachtas Transport Committee this week has welcomed a government review into the matter. Junior Transport Minister Sean Canney confirmed yesterday that he is now taking steps to resolve the issue. As it stands, only the Dublin to Cork, and Dublin to Belfast trains can avail of…

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Over 2,500 Patients Presented At UHL ED With Mental Health Concerns Last Year 4:58

14h ago4:58

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Over 2,500 patients presented at University Hospital Limerick's Emergency Department with mental health concerns last year. On average 211 people attended the ED with a mental health crisis every single month last year, with the greatest number of patients seen in May with 261 and the fewest in September with 174. HSE MidWest says it provides a 24-…

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Agriculture Minister Insists Clare Farmers' Wait For Payments Coming To An End 8:42

14h ago8:42

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The Minister for Agriculture insists payments will be made to Clare farmers for non-productive investments under the ACRES scheme no later than September. A non-productive investment, or NPI, is a small-scale environmental action like the creation of field margins, wild bird cover or the planting of trees. Speaking in the Oireachtas Joint Committee…

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The Final Whistle podcast 29/05/2025 43:39

1d ago43:39

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This week– we’re on the road from Geevagh to the Stadium of Light with Keith McGrath. who's heading to the English Premier League with Sunderland FC next season. Glenview Stars women’s soccer team have made the last night of the FAI Amateur Cup. Team manager Gino O’Boyle looks ahead to Sunday’s quarter-final in Dublin against Whitehall Rangers. Plu…

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The Farming Week: Future of CAP, tractors on motorways and fox hunting 35:04

1d ago35:04

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Charles O'Donnell and Aisling O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: The future for CAP; Court blocks Trump tariffs; Call for tractors to be banned from motorways; EPA notes 'some progress' made on agricultural emissions; GAEC 2 appeals system due shortly; TD seeks to ban fox …

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Concerns over major flooding problems in Ballymote 2:25

1d ago2:25

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A blocked stream in Ballymote is said to be causing major flooding problems. A build-up of weeds and other matter is resulting in roads being blocked. Winter time is said to be when the risk is at its highest, with ongoing calls for clean-up works to take place in the coming months before water levels increase again. Local Fine Gael Cllr Dara Mulve…

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Future of CAP | Tractors on Motorways | Fox Hunting 35:04

1d ago35:04

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*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance. Charles O'Donnell and Aisling O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: The future for CAP; Court blocks Trump tariffs; Call for tractors to be banned from motorways; EPA notes 'some progress' made on agricultural emissions; GAEC …

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Tanaiste repeats need for justice for Sean Rooney 0:26

1d ago0:26

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Tanaiste Simon Harris has reiterated the need to find justice for Private Sean Rooney. Private Rooney from Newtowncunningham, Co Donegal lost his life in December 2022 while serving on a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon. The Tanaiste visited the region recently and met with Lebanese Ministers where he stressed the need for accountabil…

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Calls for expansion of Sligo e-bike scheme following success 2:27

1d ago2:27

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Support has been given in Sligo following the latest success of the e-bike scheme locally. Recent figures showed there had been over 200,000 e-bike rides in Sligo since the scheme was launched in June 2022. Since its rollout, the e-bike scheme has covered over 380,000 kilometres, with over 10,000 individual users, accounting for 50% of the town’s p…

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Ep 1238: The Tillage Podcast - all the details of a practical, flexible tillage scheme 34:34

1d ago34:34

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On this week’s podcast we chat to Cathal Somers. Cathal is a water quality specialist with Teagasc and tells us all about the Farming for Water Programme and how it can help you implement practical measures to make your farm more environmentally friendly, while also providing funding. We also look at the paper, have the latest on Boortmalt, grain p…

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West Clare Youth Disability Dietitian Roles Unfilled For Last 18 Months 3:45

1d ago3:45

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It's claimed Clare children with disabilities are being forced to travel well beyond the county bounds for basic care. It follows revelations that two funded dietitian posts for the West Clare Children's Disability Network Team have remained unfilled for the past 18 months, The roles concerned involve Senior Dietitian post and one Staff Grade Dieti…

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Government reviewing tea-trolley for Sligo trains 0:17

1d ago0:17

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The Government is reviewing Irish Rail's on-board catering services for the Sligo to Dublin train. It's after an Oireachtas Transport Committee, including Sligo Labour Senator Nessa Cosgrove, were told there's not enough money to provide snacks and beverages on all rail services. Only the Dublin to Cork, and Dublin to Belfast trains can avail of th…

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Clare TD Corrects Dáil Record Following "Woeful" British Army Comments 6:04

1d ago6:04

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A Clare TD has corrected the Dáil record following what he's admitted was a "woeful" factual inaccuracy in a contribution made yesterday. Speaking during a debate on measures the Government can take in light of the ongoing Israeli war on Gaza, Meelick Fianna Fáil Deputy Cathal Crowe said the British army has never retaliated to the actions of Irish…

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Ar An Lá Seo - 29-05-2025 1:52

1d ago1:52

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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 29ú lá de mí Bealtaine, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1971 dúradh go mbeadh stailc ann de 400 oibreoirí ESB agus dá mbeidís chun an stailc a dhéanamh go mbeadh 140 míle custaiméirí chun a leictreachas a chailleadh.I 1987 bhí ráflaí ann go mbeadh laghdú sa phraghas I bpeitreal agus bhí an Rialtas n…

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Clare Women In Business - Breige Grogan - Episode 6 14:59

1d ago14:59

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Clare Women In Business - Breige Grogan - Episode 6 by Clare FMBy Clare FM

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Maureen O’Neill Regan Winner Of The Local Hero Award 2025 4:18

1d ago4:18

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The Best of Clare Awards 2025 in association with Ei Electronics will take place on Friday, the 30th of May at the Old Ground Hotel. The winner of this year's Local Hero Award is Maureen O’Neill Regan, the President of the County Clare Association of New York.Maureen, a proud native New Yorker with deep roots in Labasheeda through her late father, …

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Seán Collins Releases Debut Single 'A Step Into The Dark' 9:02

1d ago9:02

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Sean Collins is a singer/songwriter from Dublin with familial connections to Clare. Sean released his debut single ‘A Step Into The Dark’ earlier this month. He will play his first headline show in Clare on Saturday, the 31st of May at the Cultúrlann Sweeney in Kilkee.To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Dublin singer-songwriter, S…

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Taste Of The Week: House Beef Burger & Lemon Cheesecake 9:43

1d ago9:43

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On Thursday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Danny Lynch, chef at Le Chéile, Barefield.This week, Danny shared a delicious recipe for a House Beef Burger & Lemon Cheesecake.Photo(C): Clare FMBy Clare FM

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Fleadh Nua 2025: Socks In The Frying Pan 8:48

1d ago8:48

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Socks in the Frying Pan are back! The traditional trio from Ennis are coming off the back of another sold out tour of the US and the success of their latest, fifth studio album, Waiting for Inspiration. The lads are preparing to play a special show at Glór this Saturday, the 31st of May at 8pm as part of Fleadh Nua in the County Town.Aodán Coyne, S…

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Donegal among highest allocated in education funding 2:33

1d ago2:33

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Donegal is included among the highest amount allocated in the latest government funding announcement. €65 million has been announced by Minister for Education, Helen McEntee TD, and will go towards digital learning and minor building works for every school in Ireland. Donegal will receive €1.4 million, making it the fourth largest amount, only behi…

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Bunratty to Host First-Ever ‘Bark in the Park’ Fun Dog Show 8:07

1d ago8:07

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Bunratty will be the canine capital of Clare on Sunday week! Bunratty Castle and Folk Park will be hosting its first-ever Bark in the Park event Ireland’s newest dog show is set to offer a packed programme of light-hearted competition as canines of all shapes, sizes, and temperaments take centre stage at the County Clare visitor attraction.To discu…

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Most Common Drug Cocaine Accounts For 40 Percent Of All Drug Treatment Cases 10:25

1d ago10:25

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Over 13 thousand people sought help for problem drug use last year. New figures from the Health Research Board show it's the highest annual number recorded to date, and an increase of 191 cases compared to 2023.Cocaine is the most common drug, accounting for 40 percent of all drug treatment cases - this is a 7 per cent increase on the figure for 20…

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The Clare Federation Of The ICA Marks 80th Anniversary 7:54

1d ago7:54

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The Clare Federation of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association (ICA) is marking its 80 years as a Federation soon. They will be holding a Gala Dinner in the Woodstock Hotel, Ennis on the 6th of June.To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare Federation President, Mary O'Halloran.Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=50634095…

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Tributes paid to Leitrim GAA Official 2:36

1d ago2:36

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Tributes are being paid this morning to the Leitrim GAA Official Gerry McGovern who passed away yesterday. Mr Mc Govern served as County Board Chairman between 2005 and 2009. He went on to serve as President of Connacht Council for a period of time between 2018 and 2020. He was also a success player with his native club Cloone and following his pla…

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Ukrainian Refugee On Return Of Volleyball To Ennis 7:54

1d ago7:54

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Two years ago, we were joined by the woman behind a new volleyball club in Ennis. Anastasia Goriva, a Ukrainian refugee, founded social volleyball club Sunflowers VC, the group which practiced weekly at Coláiste Muire. Sunflowers VC grew its membership and even gained official recognition from Volleyball Ireland. The good news is Sunflowers VC is b…

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Shannon Knights Set To Reopen 9:19

1d ago9:19

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There’s big news for the social scene in Shannon, with the imminent reopening of one of Clare’s iconic venues. The bar, formerly known as O’Regan’s and Shannon Knights is set to open its doors once again.The venue closed last November but is expected to reopen under new management in the coming weeks.To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was join…

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