Best Local Acquiring Podcasts (2025)

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Australia: Locally acquired malaria in North Queensland 3:59

1d ago3:59

3:59

In this newscast, I look at the recent locally acquired malaria cases reported in North Queensland, Australia.

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Ar An Lá Seo - 17-06-2025 1:57

12h ago1:57

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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 17ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1977 níor rinne mórán daoine óga vótáil sa toghchán, agus fuair siad amach é sin nuair a dhún siad na bhothán vótála sa tír an oíche roimhe.I 2005 tháinig sé amach nach raibh Éire chun reifreann a bheith acu ar an bhunreacht nua go dtí 2006.…

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Wine O’ Clock With Norma Sheahan In Glór 11:49

13h ago11:49

11:49

Coming to Glór this Saturday 21 June from 8pm It’s Wine O’Clock is a riotous one-woman show directed by Michael Scott, with no shortage of laughs.For more on this Alan Morrissey was joined by Actor and Comedian, Norma Sheehan.By Clare FM

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ALONE’S Visitation & Befriending Service 6:31

13h ago6:31

6:31

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Frank Dillon, Head of Communications and Fundraising with ALONE, the national organisation supporting older people to age at home. ALONE provides essential services across the country. Frank’ discussed the vital role of volunteers in their Visitation and Befriending programme, both in-person …

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Shannon Native Wins Networker Of The Year 2025 12:17

13h ago12:17

12:17

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Denise O’Brien, a Clare-based business consultant, who’s just won back-to-back Network Ireland awards — Solo Businesswoman of the Year and Networker of the Year. From leaving college at 18 to becoming a single mum at 24, Denise has built a thriving business through the power of networking. No…

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Clare TD Claims Rent Controls Skewed To Favour Landlords Ahead Of Dáil Protest 6:13

13h ago6:13

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It's claimed Clare's students, young families and children in poverty will feel all the adverse consequences of incoming rent controls. Opposition parties will hold a protest outside the Dáil at 6pm this evening to coincide with a Sinn Féin private members bill calling for emergency action to alleviate the housing crisis and increased investment in…

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Clare Advanced Nurse Practitioner Receives National Award at HSE Bright Spark Summit 9:02

13h ago9:02

9:02

Clare-based Anna Marie Kiernan, Advanced Nurse Practitioner at Croom Orthopaedic Hospital Pain Excellence Centre (HSE Mid-West), received the Best Use of Innovative Technology Award at the HSE Spark Summit in Dublin. Her project, ‘Patch Me If You Can/Virtually Pain Free’, was one of 12 innovative healthcare solutions recognised for tackling key cha…

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Ennis Based Psychotherapist & Art Therapist Set To Launch New National Support Space For Parents 11:59

14h ago11:59

11:59

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tatjana Simakova to discuss the real struggles of parenting teens today, from emotional shutdowns to screen-time battles and why so many parents feel lost and alone. Tatjana is a psychotherapist and art therapist based in Ennis, who has spent over 12 years supporting teenagers and their famil…

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Kilkee-Based Firefighter Leads National Recruitment Campaign 5:40

14h ago5:40

5:40

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Deborah Hickie, Kilkee-based retained firefighter.Deborah is leading a powerful national campaign to recruit retained firefighters across Ireland. Since last September, over 560 new recruits have joined the ranks — but many stations still need more hands on deck. Deborah is here to share what…

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Government Suggests Scrappage Scheme For Electric Vehicles 19:55

14h ago19:55

19:55

As the Irish government considers the introduction of a scrappage scheme aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), industry voices and EV advocates are weighing in on its potential impact. With EV searches on Carzone up 16% year-on-year and consumer interest continuing to rise, the momentum for a greener transport future is cle…

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Official Launch Of Youth Banner Showcase & LGBTQ+ Portrait Exhibition 4:40

15h ago4:40

4:40

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Aoibhín Stapleton, Youth Information Worker with Clare Youth Service, to talk about a vibrant and meaningful event happening this week in Glór.The event in question is the official launch of the Youth Banner Showcase and LGBTQ+ Portrait Exhibition. Titled ‘A Celebration of Identity & Pride in…

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Relay For Life Set To Begin This Weekend 21:55

15h ago21:55

21:55

This weekend, Tim Smyth Park in Ennis will be filled with hope, music, and community spirit for Relay for Life Clare, a 24-hour event from 2pm Saturday, June 21st to 2pm Sunday. It’s all about walking together to fight cancer, honour survivors, and remember loved ones.With live music, family fun, and the moving Candle of Hope ceremony at dusk, it p…

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Concerns Rising For Undocumented Irish In America 6:47

15h ago6:47

6:47

There are concerns among the undocumented Irish in America that they could end up in Guantanamo Bay.That's despite the Trump administration denying its planning to send illegal immigrants to the US run prison in Cuba. The Department of Foreign Affairs also says it understands there are no plans to do this.An immigration lawyer told the Irish Examin…

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Are the Cavs getting their best jersey of all-time back for next season? 32:14

20h ago32:14

32:14

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, host Ethan Sands and columnist Jimmy Watkins dive into the exciting world of NBA jerseys. They discuss leaked jersey designs for the upcoming season, the nostalgia of classic jerseys, and the impact of player culture on jersey popularity. Throughout the episode, they share their top picks for the b…

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"New Emergency Department And 600 More Acute Beds Needed In MidWest By 2040" 7:50

18h ago7:50

7:50

A new report says the MidWest will need another emergency department and 600 more acute hospital beds by 2040 to meet the demands of the growing population. It comes as The Friends of Ennis Hospital has published its latest research document covering hospital bed capacity projects for the next fifteen years. The group has recommended that a new hos…

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Urgent Appeal For Instructors To Train Next Generation Of Clare's Open Water Lifesavers 6:17

18h ago6:17

6:17

Volunteers are urgently being sought to train the next generation of Clare's open water lifesavers. The Clare branch of Water Safety Ireland is currently seeking instructors and swim teachers to provide lessons across Miltown Malbay, Mountshannon, Doonbeg, Cappa, Ballyvaughan, Kilkee, Labasheeda, Flagmount and Carrigaholt. Open water safety classes…

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Louth's Ability To Capitalise On Mistakes Highlighted As Difference Between Sides In SFC 2:41

18h ago2:41

2:41

Clare's Brian McNamara says Louth's greater ability to punish mistakes was the difference between the sides in their crucial knockout tie in the All Ireland Football Championship.The Leinster Champions inflicted a third defeat of the Sam Maguire series on Peter Keane's side, leaving them bottom of Group 3 and eliminated from the championship.Clare …

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Early Goal Crucial To Securing Home Quarter Final Says Shine 6:16

18h ago6:16

6:16

The manager of the Clare Ladies footballers says the fast start they got against Wexford was crucial in securing victory in their All Ireland Intermediate ChampionshipClare secured top spot in Group 4 with a two point victory in Chadwicks Wexford Park, with Lauren Conway's goal inside the opening ten minutes proving the difference.The reward for do…

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Vietnam: Dengue fever in Ho Chi Minh City, Measles in the Southern region 6:39

1d ago6:39

6:39

In today's newscast, I'll be looking at two serious infectious disease situations in Vietnam- the rise of dengue fever in Ho Chi Minh City and with a little good news, the measles outbreak in the southern region of the country.

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Michigan: Chinese nationals charged with smuggling fungal plant pathogen into the US 5:12

1d ago5:12

5:12

In this newscast, I look at the recent arrest and charges against two Chinese nationals for attempting to smuggle a fungal plant pathogen into the United States.

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Measles in Ontario, Canada: More than 2,000 cases 6:07

1d ago6:07

6:07

In this newscast, I look at the measles situation in Ontario, Canada, including the recent death. I also review the situation in the other Canadian provinces.

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All Ireland Senior Football Championship Clare v Louth: Second Half Commentary And Reaction 52:55

1d ago52:55

52:55

Relive Clare FM's second half commentary and reaction to Clare's narrow defeat to Louth in the All Ireland Senior Football Championship with Derrick Lynch and Joe GarryBy Clare FM

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Introduction - Paul and Timothy 30:35

1d ago30:35

30:35

2 Timothy series - 2 Timothy 1:1-2By Pastor Greg Funk

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Kilkee Wastewater Treatment Plant Plans Expected To Face Judicial Review 7:29

1d ago7:29

7:29

Newly approved plans for a wastewater treatment plan in West Clare are expected to be challenged in the High Court.It comes as Uisce Éireann has been given the green light to build a new sewerage plant, along with foul pumping station on a site just 620m away from Kilkee Cliff Walk.An Bord Pleanála granted permission for the project last week, foll…

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Hopes Of Long Awaited Closure For Clare Families As Mother And Baby Home Exhumations To Begin 8:31

1d ago8:31

8:31

It's hoped many Clare families will finally be on the road to getting closure as preparatory works for exhumations at the the site of the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam begin today.796 babies and children died at the home between 1925 and 1961, the equivalent of one child every fortnight.It's expected the excavations will take up to two y…

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Govt Urged To Expand West Clare Water Repairs As Communities "Up In Arms" 2:55

1d ago2:55

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The Government is being urged to expedite water repair works in West Clare as local communities are said to be "up in arms". Uisce Eireann is today commencing upgrade works on an 800 metre section of mains on the R483 at Alva, Creegh, which will aim to prevent future leaks and bursts.The utility is also on track to complete 6km of mains replacement…

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Ar An Lá Seo - 16-06-2025 2:05

1d ago2:05

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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 16ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1978 tháinig sé amach gur chaith daoine sa tír níos mó ná 520 milliún punt ar alcól agus tobac I rith 1976 agus d'ardaigh sé nach mór 87 milliún punt ón bhliain roimhe.I 2000 ní raibh an rialtas ag sheachaint beart níos mó chun na tithe a dh…

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Bloodline - Clare FM Documentary 1:00:05

1d ago1:00:05

1:00:05

Bloodline - Clare FM Documentary by Clare FMBy Clare FM

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Weekend Sport Review – June 16th 7:34

1d ago7:34

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To review the sporting fixtures, Peter O'Connell was joined on Monday’s Morning Focus by Clare FM Commentators Syl O’Connor and Joe Garry.Games Reviewed:All-Ireland Senior Football Championship - Group 3: Clare v Louth (Sunday, Laois Hire O'Moore Park, Portlaoise) All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship, Semi-Final:Clare v Cork (Sunday, FBD Semple S…

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In The Garden – Mid Summer Flowering Shrubs 14:25

1d ago14:25

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On Monday's Morning Focus, Peter O'Connell was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane’s Garden Centre in Kilcolgan.This week, Tom gave listeners advice on Mid Summer Flowering Shrubs.If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.By Clare FM

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Seanchaí Corner: Episode 25: The Mass Stones 9:10

1d ago9:10

9:10

It is time to welcome Seanchaí Corner back to Morning Focus. Seanchaí Corner is where the renowned author, storyteller, lecturer, and broadcaster, Eddie Lenihan regales us with a memorable story from his extensive collection of old Irish tales and fables. For our latest episode of Seanchaí Corner, Eddie tells us about the strange tale of the Mass S…

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Miltown Malbay Author & Poet Set To Launch New Poetry Book In Ennistymon 13:54

2d ago13:54

13:54

On Monday's Morning Focus Peter O'Connell was joined by Dr Anne Casey, author & poet from Miltown Malbay.Dr Anne Casey is launching her latest book in Ennistymon later this month, the 21st of June. Originally from Miltown Malbay, Anne is a Sydney-based, internationally award-winning poet, writer and author of five poetry collections. Anne has worke…

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Tulla’s Midsummer Melodies Charity Concert 6:04

2d ago6:04

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This Friday, June 20th, the historic St. James’s Church, Knockjames in Tulla will come alive with music and community spirit for a special charity concert. The event promises an evening of heartfelt performances, all in support of Milford Care Centre.To find out more on this Peter O'Connell was joined by Brian Torpey.…

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All-Ireland Minor Hurling Final Semi-Final Full Commentary: Clare V Cork 1:09:36

2d ago1:09:36

1:09:36

Relive all the drama from Clare's epic victory over Cork in the All-Ireland Minor Hurling Semi-FinalBy Clare FM

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Latest IBAL Report Ranks Ennis Second Tidiest Town In Ireland 16:12

2d ago16:12

16:12

Ennis has been restored to one of the top five tidiest towns in Ireland in the latest anti-litter league survey. The county town, now ranked just behind Naas, has regained its ‘Cleaner than European Norms’ status, with nine out of ten areas surveyed receiving an A grade — up from five in December. An Taisce praised recent enhancement works on O’Con…

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All-Ireland Minor Hurling Semi-Final Full Live Commentary 1:09:36

2d ago1:09:36

1:09:36

Relive all the action from Clare's epic encounter with Cork in the All-Ireland Minor Hurling Semi-Final.By Clare FM

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Council Urged To Acquired Vacant Overgrown Ennis Site 0:59

2d ago0:59

0:59

Clare County Council is being urged to set about acquiring a disused piece of land in Ennis with a view to turning it into a playground or leisure area. Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Daly has identified an overgrown vacant site located behind St Joseph's Hospital in the centre of the Crescent estate. Ennis Municipal District says the site in question …

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O'Connell Lauds Banner Bravery To Fend Off Cork And Reach All Ireland Final 5:49

2d ago5:49

5:49

Clare minor hurling manager Ger O'Connell says his side showed immense bravery to fend off Cork and reach the All Ireland Final.The Banner exacted revenge for defeat in the group stages, defeating the Munster Champions 0-27 to 1-22 in Thurles to book their placeWaterford now await in the decider after they overcame Kilkenny in the other semi final …

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Keane Honours Banner Heart As Clare Exit Senior Football Championship 3:37

1d ago3:37

3:37

Clare boss Peter Keane has honoured the way his side 'died with their boots on' as they exited the All Ireland Senior Football ChampionshipClare's season was brought to an end by Louth, with the Leinster champions claiming their preliminary quarter spot with a 2-17 to 2-14 win.Having trailed by as many as nine following two quick fire Louth goals, …

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Atlantic Tales - Spancil Hill Fair - Episode 211 53:34

2d ago53:34

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On this week’s Atlantic Tales, we look ahead of this year’s staging of the over 400-year-old Spancil Hill Fair.On June 23rd, hundreds of horse sellers, buyers and visitors from all over will descend on the Fair Green in Spancil Hill for the world famous fair immortalised in Michael Considine’s poem, which was later put to music.…

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Do the Opposite of Everything You’ve Been Doing: How Seinfeld’s George Costanza Unlocks Lead Gen Clarity for EdTech Founders 17:42

2d ago17:42

17:42

Let’s start with a sitcom—and a truth bomb. In Seinfeld Season 5, Episode 22 ("The Opposite"), George Costanza hits rock bottom. No job. No love life. No confidence. So he flips the script. “If every instinct I have is wrong, then the opposite must be right.” And suddenly? He orders chicken salad instead of tuna. He tells the girl he’s unemployed a…

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Clare TD Claims Construction Inflation Will Impact Vacant Property Grant's Effectiveness 4:39

3d ago4:39

4:39

A Clare TD says alterations must be made to the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant to ensure its effectiveness into the future.Bodyke Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney, has called for an increase in the amount that could be awarded under the grant.Since its inception in 2022, 366 applications have been accepted in Clare with up to €50,000 available for the …

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Council To Consider Modular Wastewater Plants To Boost Housing 2:55

3d ago2:55

2:55

Clare County Council has committed to developing a plan to roll out modular wastewater treatment plants to boost housing in unsewered areas.There are currently 50 towns and villages in Clare without a sewerage connection, while plants in Clareabbey, Miltown Malbay, Ennistymon, Kilkee. Kildysart and Kilmihil are all at capacity.Following a proposal …

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Calls For HSE To Establish Clare Cancer Patient Advocate 2:10

3d ago2:10

2:10

The Department of Health has been requested to establish a cancer patient advocate in Clare.Although the HSE does have a Patient Advocacy Liaison Service and a patient advocate role in the MidWest, neither are specifically dedicated for cancer treatment.Renewed calls have been made for a role to be established to ease pressure on cancer charities h…

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Beyond Belief - Sunday 15th June 2025 54:30

3d ago54:30

54:30

Fr Gerry Kenny presents Beyond Belief for Sunday 15th June 2025By Clare FM

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Sunday Prayer - Sunday 15th June 2025 14:13

3d ago14:13

14:13

Fr Gerry Kenny leads our Sunday Prayer for Trinity SundayBy Clare FM

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91 Vacant Clare Social Homes Branded "Monument To The Government's Failures" 2:13

4d ago2:13

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It's being argued the almost 100 vacant social homes in Clare stand as a "monument to the Government's failures".Figures obtained by Sinn Féin show there are more than 2,656 council houses lying idle nationwide including 776 which have been empty for over a year.Of these, 91 are located in Clare, 18 of which have been unoccupied for more than 18 mo…

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Ennis Town Bus To Be In Place By This Autumn 4:17

4d ago4:17

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Optimism has been expressed that the Ennis Town Bus Service will be up-and-running by September.According to the National Transport Authority, the long-awaited service will have seven in 10 Ennis residents living within 400 metres of a bus stop while nine out of 10 being within 800 metres of one.Clare County Council's website states the bus is "sch…

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Will Tristan Thompson return to Cleveland on a veteran minimum yet again? 23:21

4d ago23:21

23:21

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor discuss potential backup big options for the team, focusing on whether Tristan Thompson will return or if the Cavs will seek an alternative. Delving into team’s need for a reliable third center who fits well within the team’s culture and provides valuable intangibles. Th…

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Clare O'Malley - Irish Artist Of The Week 8:09

5d ago8:09

8:09

Clare O’Malley is an Irish singer-songwriter and actress who has captivated audiences across the world. For years, Clare O’Malley has commanded the spotlight—whether it was starring in major theatrical productions in New York City and Ireland’s National Theatre, The Abbey, or appearing in films like Creed. She’s taken on iconic theatrical roles, ea…

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