Best Rage Select Podcasts (2025)

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The Rage Select Podcast: Episode 609 with Michael and Jeff! 2:26:51

1d ago2:26:51

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Michael and Jeff are AT IT AGAIN on this week's Rage Select Podcast as they discuss Jeff's strangely positive feelings on Alien: Earth, Michael unambigous love for the new King of the Hill episodes, as well as ALL THE NEWS and much, MUCH MORE! MP3 here - http://traffic.libsyn.com/rageselect/RageSelectEpisode609.mp3 RSS feed here - http://rageselect…

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West Clare Cathaoirleach Says Extreme Frustration In Miltown Following Violent Assault 1:44

15h ago1:44

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The Cathaoirleah of the West Clare Municipal District says there's extreme annoyance and frustration in Miltown Malbay following a violent assault last night. Gardaí are continuing to investigate the incident which resulted in at least one person being transported to hospital. A video circulating on social media showed one male bleeding profusely, …

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Ar An Lá Seo - 18-08-2025 2:09

15h ago2:09

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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 18ú lá de mí Lúnasa, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1989 chuireadh 12 British Airways eitilt ó Éirinn chuig an Bhreatain ar ceal de bharr gur chuaigh 60% de a fhoireann chábáin ar stailc.I 2000 bhí an rialtas fórsáilte chun an t-áras I gCiarraí leis an chostas de 1.5 milliún punt a úsáid mar rud tu…

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Weekend Sport Review – August 18th 21:33

16h ago21:33

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To review the sporting fixtures, Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM's Derrick Lynch and Kieran Madigan.Games Reviewed:TUS Clare SFC: Group 1: Éire Óg v Kildysart Cratloe v St. Joseph’s Doora Barefield Group 2: Ennistymon v Lissycasey Doonbeg v Kilmihill Group 3: Kilmurry-Ibrickane v Wolfe Tones St. Joseph’s Miltown Malbay v St. Breckans…

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In The Garden: A Selection of Autumnal Plants for Containers & Beds 25:05

16h ago25:05

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On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane’s Garden Centre in Kilcolgan.This week, Tom gave listeners advice on a selection of Autumnal plants for containers & beds. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.…

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Pop Culture - Oasis Gigs And Fit for TV: The Reality Of The Biggest Loser 9:35

16h ago9:35

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To discuss the latest in the entertainment world, Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM’s Colum McGrath, on Monday's Morning Focus.This Week, Colum reviewed Oasis Gigs And Fit for TV: The Reality Of The Biggest Loser.By Clare FM

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New Line Dancing Classes Starting In Clare 7:16

30m ago7:16

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A new series of line dancing classes is starting in September in Ennis, Clarecastle and Lissycasey. The courses are open to all levels, with a special focus on a complete beginners. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Claire O’Meara, dancer and choreographer.By Clare FM

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Two Clare Women In Defence Forces Rugby Team 10:31

44m ago10:31

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Two Clare women will represent Ireland at one of the world’s biggest military rugby tournaments next week. Former Ennis Fire Brigade member and current Clare County Council employee, Lieutenant Norah Murphy from Kilkishen, and Gunner Patricia Coote from Inagh have both been selected for the Irish Defence Forces women’s team competing in the Interna…

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Kildysart’s Caitriona Donnellan Crowned Rose Of Clare 2025 10:08

1h ago10:08

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Caitriona Donnellan from Kildysart has been crowned the 2025 Rose of Clare. This year also marked the first presentation of a beautiful new tiara, gifted by the Burke family in memory of Liam, who was the heartbeat of the festival for many years. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Caitriona Donnellan, Rose of Clare 2025.PHOTO CRE…

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Corofin’s Positive Ageing And Wellness Fair 8:11

1h ago8:11

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Corofin’s Positive Ageing and Wellness Fair will take place early next month. The event is scheduled to happen on Saturday, the 6th of September. It is described as “an enjoyable day of health, nutrition and information for the over 55’s.” To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Shanelle Waring, Age Friendly Programme Manager.…

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Dan Furey Weekend Set To Commence In Labasheeda 10:24

2h ago10:24

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Preparations are continuing in Labasheeda for the Dan Furey Weekend of Set-Dancing later this month. The annual event, which is one of the longest continuous festivals of its kind, is due to take place in St. Kieran’s Community Centre in the village from the 22nd to the 24th of August. To discuss what lies ahead, Alan Morrissey was joined by the se…

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Excessive Driving Test Waiting Times For Learner Drivers 17:26

2h ago17:26

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If you are a learner driver in Clare, then you could be waiting for quite some time to sit your driving test. Figures provided to Bodyke Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney show that average waiting times for Category B car test invitations increased at all three driving test centres in Clare between June 2024 and June of this year. In Ennis, waiting times ros…

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Inaugural Crusheen Blood Donation Clinic To Raise Vital Hospital Supplies 4:03

4h ago4:03

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It's hoped a North Clare village's inaugural blood donation clinic will generate vital supplies for local hospitals. The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is welcoming blood donors to Crusheen Community Centre for the first time tonight, from 10 to 5 until 10 past 8. The IBTS requires at least 3,000 donations a week to keep hospitals supplied, with 6…

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Clare FM's Derrick Lynch Speaking With Colm Collins On Paul Madden Appointment And Munster Seeded Draw 3:04

5h ago3:04

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Clare FM's Derrick Lynch Speaking With Colm Collins On Paul Madden Appointment And Munster Seeded DrawBy Clare FM

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Former Mayor Bill Chambers Remembered As A Man Of Immense Honesty and Humilty 4:17

22h ago4:17

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The funeral mass of former Mayor Bill Chambers has heard he will be remembered as a man of immense honesty and humility. The former West Clare councillor was laid to rest in Kilmacduane Cemetary today following funeral mass in St. Senan’s Church in his native Cooraclare.He passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening and served over 38 years on the …

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Former Mayor Of Clare Bill Chambers To Be Laid To Rest Today 4:37

1d ago4:37

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The funeral of Former Mayor of Clare Bill Chambers takes place today.The former West Clare councillor passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening and served over 38 years on the local authority prior to his retirement in 2023.He will be laid to rest following a funeral mass in St. Senan’s Church in his native Cooraclare at 12.30pm.A guard of honour…

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Warning Issued Over High Amount Of Clare Dogs Incorrectly Registered 5:58

1d ago5:58

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Clare's dog owners are being urged to correctly registered their pets. It follows a number of incidents in recent months, which has caused complications for animal welfare centres in reuniting pets as the owners address in many cases is still listed abroad. According to Clare's County Dog Warden, the issue is prevalent in roughly one-fifth of micro…

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Sunday Prayer - Sunday 17th August 2025 15:00

2d ago15:00

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Stephen Fletcher leads our Sunday Prayer on today the 17th August 2025, the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time and the 9th Sunday after Trinity.The Gospel is read by Kathleen FitzpatrickBy Clare FM

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Visitors To Clare's Beaches Warned To Be Wary Of Presence Of Weever Fish 3:13

2d ago3:13

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People flocking to Clare's beaches are warned to be wary of the presence of weever fish. The fish, which prefer to reside in warm water close to shore, have a sharp fin which can cause a throbbing pain when stepped on.Those entering the water are advised to wear footwear such as sandals to prevent being stung.Ben Bennett from Ben's Surf Clinic in L…

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Visitors Warned Not To Enter Water At Doughmore Amid Hot Spell 2:07

2d ago2:07

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Visitors to West Clare are being warned not to enter the water at one of the county's beaches this weekend. With temperatures set to reach 26 degrees here, large crowds are expected to descend on local waterways. Swimming is prohibited at Doughmore in Doonbeg at all times however, given the prevelance of rip currents, but despite this it's understo…

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Clare ISME Council Member Claims Irish Society Failing To Tackle Retail Criminals 5:08

2d ago5:08

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A Clare representative for small and medium businesses claims Irish society has failed to deal with the issue of juvenile repeat offenders when it comes to retail crime.The Irish Small and Medium Enteprise Assocation's new Business Crime Survey showes while just 36% of businesses have been affected by crime in the past 12 months, the most common fo…

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19 Clare Creches And Pre-Schools Included In New Free Meals Programme 6:57

2d ago6:57

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Nineteen Clare pre-schools and creches have been included in a new multi-million euro programme to provide free meals.The €4.2 million Bia Blasta Scheme will provide nutritious meals to 25,000 children nationwide.The chosen institutions include creches, montessoris, kids clubs along with morning and after-school services across the county.Meelick F…

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Clare FM Preview Of TUS Clare SFC Round Three 22:12

3d ago22:12

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Clare FM Preview Of TUS Clare SFC Round ThreeBy Clare FM

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New Clare Senior Football Manager Paul Madden Speaking With Clare FM's Derrick Lynch 11:10

3d ago11:10

11:10

New Clare Senior Football Manager Paul Madden Speaking With Clare FM's Derrick LynchBy Clare FM

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Lisa Keane - Irish Artist Of The Week 6:23

3d ago6:23

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Lisa Keane is a singer/songwriter based in Dublin. She began songwriting at the age of 13 after discovering a music course for teens that focused on songwriting, recording, and performance. This course sparked her interest in songwriting, and she has been writing her own songs ever since. Lisa draws inspiration from artists like Taylor Swift and Gr…

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Racially Driven Bullying & Antisocial Behaviour Against Indian Family In Shannon 16:17

3d ago16:17

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Recent attacks on members of the Indian community in Ireland are "despicable" and "diminish all of us". That’s the view of President Michael D Higgins, who was speaking following recent attacks on Indians in Ireland. President Higgins condemned the attacks, saying they "stand in stark contradiction to the values that we as people hold dear". This S…

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Ar An Lá Seo - 15-08-2025 2:08

4d ago2:08

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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 15ú lá de mí Lúnasa, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1980 chuaigh triúir fear chuig príosúin tar éis ionsaí I Loch Garman.I 1986 tháinig feidhmeannaigh ó Ospidéal Meiriceá chuig an tír ag cuir cheist ar altraí an raibh siad ag iarradh obair I Meiriceá I gcóir 500 dollar gach seachtain.I 1980 ghlac 2…

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Memorial Tournament For Shannon Woman Who Was A "Pillar" Of Sport And Inclusivity 5:52

4d ago5:52

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A tournament is being held this weekend in memory of a Clare woman who it's claimed was a pillar of sport and inclusivity.The inaugaural Lynch Cup will run on Saturday in Tom Clifford Park in Limerick as a tribute to Shannon native Sarah Lynch who passed away suddenly in December 2023.The event, which kicks off at 11am, has been organised by Sarsfi…

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Liv Reads Statius: The Thebaid (Part 9) 1:13:07

3d ago1:13:07

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Liv reads Book 9 of Statius' Thebaid, translated by JH Mozley. The battle between the Argives and Thebans, aka between the brother Polyneices and Eteocles, continues... and it's pretty dramatic. Submit to the quarterly Q&A at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/m…

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Weekend Sport Preview – August 15th 7:33

4d ago7:33

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To preview the sporting fixtures, Alan Morrissey was joined on Monday’s Morning Focus by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch.By Clare FM

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Killimer To Celebrate Parish Saint St. Imy 6:11

4d ago6:11

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Killimer will celebrate its parish saint, St. Imy this coming Monday, the 18th of August. Killimer Choir have produced a CD of music as part of the celebrations. To find out more, Alan morrissey was joined by John Mulqueen, Local Historian and Brid O’Mahony, Member, Killimer Choir.Image (c) St. Imy's Church via https://www.killimerparish.com/our-pa…

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Appeal To Find Lost Padre Pio Medal In Ennis 6:44

3d ago6:44

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The assistance of the Morning Focus listeners is being sought to find a treasured Padre Pio medal, lost a number of months ago. The medal, on a gold chain, holds huge sentimental value for a young boy who is currently unwell. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Catherine Taafe, Owner of the medal.…

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Restore Ballymacraven River Association’s Heritage Week Events 6:01

4d ago6:01

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National Heritage Week will run this year from the 16th to 24th August. As we heard on Wednesday’s Morning Focus, a major programme of events is taking place in Clare next week to celebrate this county's unique culture. Part of that programme includes two Heritage Week events that are being hosted by the Restore Ballymacraven River Association. Bot…

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Call Out For Children To Feature In West Clare Short Film 15:19

4d ago15:19

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On Friday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Elaine Walsh, who is a film producer from Kildysart. Elaine is the producer for The Parting, a new short film that is due to be shot in County Clare. They are seeking to fill three roles for children with some young talent from the Banner County. Alan was also joined by Patricia Vaughan, Princ…

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Funding Boost To Create "North Clare Atlantic Community Sports Hub" 3:09

4d ago3:09

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Sporting projects in Clare are set to receive a welcome boost following a significant funding announcement. It comes as the Clare Local Sports Partnership has been granted €91,500 under the Dormant Accounts Fund. €41,500 will go towards developing the North Clare Atlantic Community Sports Hub, €20,000 for volunteer supports, with the €30,000 remain…

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Sandra Broderick on HIQA Review at Clare Crusaders 3:06

4d ago3:06

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HSE MidWest's Regional Executive Officer says the Government must ensure this region has parity with the rest of the country.It comes as the HIQA review of emergency capacity in the Midwest, which will examine the case for a second emergency department here, is due to be published next month.HSE MidWest's submission to HIQA during the public consul…

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Clare FM’s Summer Tour – Mountshannon 2:20:09

5d ago2:20:09

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Thursday's Morning Focus broadcasted live from Inis Cealtra Visitor Experience in Mountshannon as part of Clare FM’s Summer Tour.Alan Morrissey spoke with community leaders, local business owners, and residents about the village’s cultural vibrancy, tourism potential, and ongoing environmental and development projects.To discuss digital infrastruct…

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Clare Crusaders Deemed Example Of "Best Practice" As €300,000 Funding Announced 12:28

5d ago12:28

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A Clare charity which provides free therapy to children with special needs has been described as an example of "best practice" at a national level.Government funding of €300,000 for the Clare Crusaders Clinic in Barefield has been announced during a ministerial visit to the facility today.Set up in 2007 by former Independent Councillor Ann Norton a…

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Ar An Lá Seo - 14-08-2025 2:10

5d ago2:10

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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 14ú lá de mí Lúnasa, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1987 tháinig sé amach go raibh cúpla ospidéal chun dúnadh de bharr moladh ó dhuine ag an bharr. Bhí siad chun 1600 leaba ghéarchúraim a gearradh I gcóir na ndaoine a raibh ag iarradh cúram práinneach.I 1998 fuair an scuad diúscartha buamaí glaoch …

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Claims Lack Of West Coast Flights Compounding Clare Tourism Challenges 6:42

5d ago6:42

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It's claimed a lack of direct flights to the West Coast is compouding tourism challenges in Clare. Last year, Dublin Airport handled 85% of all international traffic into Ireland and according to the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation, up to 40% of passengers ended up travelling to the Wild Atlantic Way. However, the ITIC is now warning of a doub…

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Bill Chambers Remembered As Trusted Friend And Gentleman Dedicated To His People 4:05

5d ago4:05

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It's claimed Bill Chambers will leave a lasting legacy of a caring and trusted gentleman who was dedicated to his people. The former West Clare Councillor, who served for over 38 years following his first election in 1985 passed away peacefully last night. The Cooraclare native was also the first from his village to become Mayor of Clare, holding t…

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East Clare Residents Urged To Share Knowledge Of Invasive Plant Species At Public Meeting 5:34

5d ago5:34

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Residents in east Clare are being encouraged to share their knowledge on the location of invasive plant species, as part of efforts to improve biodiversity and water quality in the county. Invasive plant species are to be tackled under a new partnership agreement between Clare Local Development Company and Waters of LIFE over the coming three years…

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Clare Women In Business - Sarah Gould - Episode 17 15:50

5d ago15:50

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On this week's episode of Clare Women In Business, Pat Flynn visits Creegh Village in West Clare meet the owner of Riverside Hair & Beauty, Sarah Gould.By Clare FM

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HSE Spent Over €2M On Agency Staff For Ennis Hospital Last Year 3:12

5d ago3:12

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The HSE's growing spend on agency staff at Ennis General has been slammed as unacceptable. New figures show the Health Service Executive spent over €2.7m to provide outsourced personnel in the county town last year, which is up 13% on the sum recorded in 2021. Over €21m was spent on providing agency staff at University Hospital Limerick last year, …

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Clare Aontú Calls For Resignation Of Simon Harris Over Handling Of Havery Morrison-Sherratt Case 6:28

5d ago6:28

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The Clare branch of Aontú is leading calls for the resignation of Simon Harris over the handling of a case of a young boy with life-threatening scoliosis, who died last month. 9-Year-old Harvey Morrison Sherratt only underwent urgent spinal surgery last November, after waiting two years and having been previously removed from a waiting list without…

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Ours To Protect - Church Biodiversity Project - August 15th 15:28

6d ago15:28

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On 'Ours To Protect', we take a closer look at biodiversity, sustainability and the broader issue of Climate Change as it relates to Clare.This week, Pat Flynn visits St Mary’s Church in Quin to hear about the ‘Return to Nature Church Project’.By Clare FM

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Gary Brennan Speaking On Paul Madden Appointment 3:31

6d ago3:31

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A Clare football star is hailing the appointment of Paul Madden as the county's new senior football boss. The Ennis native will take the reins on a three-year term, succeeding Peter Keane in the role, who departed last week. Madden had been seen as a strong contender, since the departure of Mark Fitzgerald last year, having guided Éire Óg to three …

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"Full Steam Ahead" For Clare Holidaymakers As Wildfires Rage Cross Europe 4:37

6d ago4:37

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A Clare travel counsellor says it's full steam ahead for holidaymakers in spite of wildfires raging across Europe. The blazes are continuing unabated in parts of Greece and Spain, with high temperatures, strong winds and dry conditions creating a perfect storm for many regions. A total of 4,850 firefighters as well as 33 planes have been mobilised …

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Clare Football Legend Looking Forward To Seeing Madden Setup In Action 3:31

6d ago3:31

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A Clare football star is hailing the appointment of Paul Madden as the county's new senior football boss. The Ennis native will take the reins on a three-year term, succeeding Peter Keane in the role, who departed last week. Madden had been seen as a strong contender, since the departure of Mark Fitzgerald last year, having guided Éire Óg to three …

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Ar An Lá Seo - 13-08-2025 1:47

6d ago1:47

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Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 13ú lá de mí Lúnasa, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh.I 1976 tháinig sé amach go raibh na praghsanna ag ardú dhá oiread is tapúla I gcomparáid leis an Bhreatain.I 1993 tháinig an Roinn Oideachais amach ag rá go raibh an rabhadh I gcoinne scrúdaithe chun dul isteach chuig scoil ag bogadh chuig scoileann…

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