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Clare FM Sideline View Review Monday March 9th Coming up We will reflect on Clare’s National Hurling League win over Wexford, preview the Clare chances and more at this years Cheltenham Festival, review the weekends local soccer action, look ahead to Spanish Point’s All Ireland ladies football semi final and wrap up another busy weekend of local handball action Clare FM · Clare […] The post Clare FM Sideline View Review Monday March 9th appeared first on Clare FM.
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Mother And Daughter ‘Drug Mules’ Plead Guilty In Connection With €1.28m Shannon Seizure A mother and daughter acting as drug mules have entered guilty pleas in connection with a seizure of an estimated €1.28m worth of cannabis at Shannon airport two days before Christmas Day 2023. At Ennis Circuit Court, Dovil Reifonaite (41), and Migle Kurieniute (21) both with an address at Newlands, Mullingar, Co Westmeath pleaded guilty […] The post Mother And Daughter ‘Drug Mules’ Plead Guilty In Connection With €1.28m Shannon Seizure appeared first on Clare FM.
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New Initiative To Target Gender Inequality For Clare Female Entrepreneurs An initiative is being launched to further close the gap of gender inequality for female entrepreneurs in Clare. The Business Growth for Female Entrepreneurs programme is aiming to help women in business to scale their companies and strengthen skills including strategic planning, financial management and improving pitches to investors. The six-week course will begin on […] The post New Initiative To Target Gender Inequality For Clare Female Entrepreneurs appeared first on Clare FM.
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Charity Seeking Support To Assist Clare Families “In Their Darkest Hour” A charity is urging the people of Clare to help them assist grieving families in their “darkest hour”. The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust helps families with the financial hardship of repatriating the bodies of loved ones who have died abroad in sudden or tragic circumstances, helping to retrieve over 1,600 bodies to date. The “Bring […] The post Charity Seeking Support To Assist Clare Families “In Their Darkest Hour” appeared first on Clare FM.
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Clare Filling Station Manager Criticises Slow Government Response To Fuel Price Hikes The manager of a Clare filling station has criticised the Government for responding too slowly to rising fuel prices. Crude oil prices have surged above 100 dollars a barrel for the first time in four years, as ongoing tensions involving Iran disrupt key energy infrastructure and export routes. The cost of oil’s risen above one […] The post Clare Filling Station Manager Criticises Slow Government Response To Fuel Price Hikes appeared first on Clare FM.
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Renewed Calls For Garda Commissioner To Apologise To Defendants Of Garda Trial A Clare TD is renewing his call for the Garda Commissioner to make a formal apology to four Gardaí and a retired superintendent found not guilty of perverting the course of justice. The Minister for Justice is being urged to launch an inquiry into the circumstances of the seven-year investigation which centred on alleged attempts […] The post Renewed Calls For Garda Commissioner To Apologise To Defendants Of Garda Trial appeared first on Clare FM.
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€4 Million Funding For Housing Adaptation Grants In Clare Over €4 million in funding has been announced for housing adaptation grants for older people as well as those living with disabilities. The Department of Housing has confirmed that €129.5 million has been made available to enable these groups to live independently in their own homes. Clare has been allocated €4.1 million, with €3.5 million […] The post €4 Million Funding For Housing Adaptation Grants In Clare appeared first on Clare FM.
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Appeal For Information After Significant Damage Caused To Clarecastle Quay An appeal for information has been issued after significant damage was done to Clarecastle Quay. A large vehicle is believed to have struck the entrance to the quay yesterday afternoon. One of the pillars on the entrance wall was destroyed, with extensive damage to the ‘Port of Clare’ sign, while parts of an Iveco vehicle […] The post Appeal For Information After Significant Damage Caused To Clarecastle Quay appeared first on Clare FM.
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Culture, Heritage And Community To Shine In Clare’s St Patrick’s Day Parades Communities across Clare are putting the finishing touches to their St Patrick’s Day celebrations. Parades and festivities showcasing local culture and heritage are planned in towns and villages across the county, both on the day itself and over the preceding weekend. Legends, near and far, past and present, will be honoured in West Clare’s largest […] The post Culture, Heritage And Community To Shine In Clare’s St Patrick’s Day Parades appeared first on Clare FM.
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Margaret Madden (née Donoughue) – Galway Margaret Madden (née Donoughue) Moy, Kinvara, Galway. Margaret passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in UCHG. Predeceased by her husband Patrick and daughter Patricia. Sadly missed by her loving children Mary, John, Rita, Bridie, Ann, Geraldine, Patrick and Declan, her loving grandchildren and great grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends. Reposing at her […] The post Margaret Madden (née Donoughue) – Galway appeared first on Clare FM.
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TII Response To N85 Safety Scheme Labelled “Shocking” Transport Infrastructure Ireland’s reasoning for not providing funding to upgrade a major section of Clare’s N85 has been labelled as shocking by a local representative. In a written correspondence to Clare County Council, TII has stated that it’s not possible to progress a larger scheme on the main route from Ennis to Ennistymon due to […] The post TII Response To N85 Safety Scheme Labelled “Shocking” appeared first on Clare FM.
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Clare Unemployment Figures Drop For 3rd Month Running The number of people claiming unemployment benefit in Clare has fallen for the third month in a row. The latest live register shows well below 4,000 people in this county are currently claiming some form of social welfare. There were approximately 3,834 Clare people on the Live Register at the end of February, which is […] The post Clare Unemployment Figures Drop For 3rd Month Running appeared first on Clare FM.
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No Uptake Of Rates Waiver Scheme In Clare A scheme aimed at reducing commercial rates for certain new Clare businesses has yet to see any uptake. Launched by the local authority in January, the Rates Waiver Scheme allows a reduction in rates for new or re-developed enterprises, including vacant units for hospitality purposes, campervan sites, nursing homes and creches. Under the scheme, businesses […] The post No Uptake Of Rates Waiver Scheme In Clare appeared first on Clare FM.
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Damage Caused To Clarecastle Quay Following Collision A historic Clare port has sustained significant damage following a collision. It’s understood the entrance wall at Clarecastle Quay was struck by a large vehicle after 1pm on Sunday. The incident has seen a section of the wall and the ‘Port of Clare’ sign dislodged, with the vehicular entrance now closed. No injuries have been […] The post Damage Caused To Clarecastle Quay Following Collision appeared first on Clare FM.
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Clare Looking Forward To National Hurling League Division 1B Final It’s hoped injuries to Diarmuid Stritch and Adam Hogan are not likely to see them sidelined long term as Clare look forward to the National Hurling League Division 1B final. Both players were withdrawn at half time during the win over Wexford, with manager Brian Lohan indicating both switches were a precautionary measure. Clare made […] The post Clare Looking Forward To National Hurling League Division 1B Final appeared first on Clare FM.
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Bugler Disappointed With Athenry Defeat But Reflects On Positive Year Overall For St Flannan’s Hurling St Flannan’s boss Brendan Bugler feels there will be long terms positives to take from their campaign in 2026 once the disappointment of their Croke Cup semi final defeat fades. 18 wides proved costly for the Ennis side with crucial goals for Presentation Athenry seeing them through to the decider on St Patricks Day in […] The post Bugler Disappointed With Athenry Defeat But Reflects On Positive Year Overall For St Flannan’s Hurling appeared first on Clare FM.
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Clare Stave Off Wexford Fightback To Remain Unbeaten In National League Clare remain unbeaten in Division 1b of the National Hurling League. The Banner fended off a Wexford fightback from to claim a 0-26 to 1-20 victory in their final game of the league phase. The visitors got as close as a point before Clare rattled off five points in a row to restore their cushion. […] The post Clare Stave Off Wexford Fightback To Remain Unbeaten In National League appeared first on Clare FM.
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Clare Electric Car Sales Up 70% On Last Year Electric car sales in Clare are up almost 70% on last year. New data from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry shows 59 electric vehicles were sold here in February. Overall Clare saw a 7% decrease in car sales last month however with 278 being sold this year compared to 299 in 2025. SIMI […] The post Clare Electric Car Sales Up 70% On Last Year appeared first on Clare FM.
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Carrigaholt Post Office “Expected To Reopen In Near Future” The Communications Minister says Carrigaholt Post Office is expected to reopen in the near future. Patrick O’Donovan made the announcement in the Dáil following a recent debate on supports for rural postal services. The West Clare facility was forced to temporarily close following a robbery in late January, however a community fund has since raised […] The post Carrigaholt Post Office “Expected To Reopen In Near Future” appeared first on Clare FM.
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Grants Of Up To €25k Available For Clare Heritage Groups Grants of up to €25,000 are being made available for heritage groups in Clare. As part of the 2026 Community Heritage Scheme, a funding pool of €2m will be distributed nationwide. The deadline for applications is March 26th. Hertiage Council Head of Conservation Ian Doyle says they’re well aware of Clare’s rich offering. You can […] The post Grants Of Up To €25k Available For Clare Heritage Groups appeared first on Clare FM.
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St Flannan’s Come Up Short In Bid To Reach Croke Cup Final St Flannan’s saw their bid to reach the Croke Cup final for the first time in 20 years just come up short today. The Ennis side lost out to Presentation College Athenry by 1-18 to 1-14. It was a strong start for the Clare side with 1-02 to Athenry’s 11 points by half time. Clare […] The post St Flannan’s Come Up Short In Bid To Reach Croke Cup Final appeared first on Clare FM.
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Spain Bound Flight Diverted To Shannon For Medical Emergency A flight from Ireland to a Spanish holiday Island diverted to Shannon Airport this morning after a passenger was reported to have fallen ill on board. Aer Lingus flight EI-762 departed Dublin at 7.45am bound for Tenerife in the Canary Islands. About 25 minutes later the crew declared a medical emergency and advised air traffic […] The post Spain Bound Flight Diverted To Shannon For Medical Emergency appeared first on Clare FM.
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Plans Lodged For 24 Homes In South-East Clare A development consisting of more than 20 homes could help to “address the current housing shortage” in south-east Clare if granted approval. Plans have been submitted for 24 dwellings in Ardnacrusha. CMG Architectural Design, Technology and Building Surveying has lodged an application on behalf of Republic Land Development Limited for the development on a 1.16-hectare […] The post Plans Lodged For 24 Homes In South-East Clare appeared first on Clare FM.
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New Plan Unveiled To Tackle Clare Littering Scourge A new plan has been unveiled to tackle the scourge of littering in Clare. Clare County Council has launched its new Litter Management Plan at this week’s Physical Development Strategic Policy Committee meeting. The strategy, which is due to go to public consultation in the coming weeks, will aim to improve the county’s environmental standards […] The post New Plan Unveiled To Tackle Clare Littering Scourge appeared first on Clare FM.
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Over 1,000 Additional Families In Clare Now Eligible For Fuel Allowance Over 1,000 additional families in Clare are now eligible for the fuel allowance. The Minister for Social Protection has confirmed that 50,000 extra households can now avail of the €38 weekly payment which runs from September to April and will be backdated to January for new recipients. The allowance has been extended to anyone currently […] The post Over 1,000 Additional Families In Clare Now Eligible For Fuel Allowance appeared first on Clare FM.
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St Flannan’s Eyeing Up Spot In Dr Croke Cup Final St Flannan’s are hoping to end a wait of 20 years for a place in the final of the Dr Croke Cup this afternoon. The Ennis side make the short trip over the border to Kilbeacanty where a showdown with Presentation College Athenry awaits. The winners of this afternoon’s game will line out in the […] The post St Flannan’s Eyeing Up Spot In Dr Croke Cup Final appeared first on Clare FM.
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Clare FM Sideline View Friday March 6th Coming up on the show We look ahead to Clare’s final group game of the National Hurling League when Wexford come to Ennis on Sunday, and St Flannan’s are bidding to bridge a 20 year gap since their last appearance in the Dr Croke Cup final We hear about Clare GAA’s latest recruitment drive for […] The post Clare FM Sideline View Friday March 6th appeared first on Clare FM.
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Clare Man Jailed For Possession Of Child Porn A software engineer and married father of three engaged in 18 online individual and group chats that involved incest, sexuality activity with children and bestiality, a court has heard. At Ennis Circuit Court, Judge Francis Comerford said that the evidence concerning the 18 online ‘chats’ involving David Molloy was “an aggravating factor” in the sentencing […] The post Clare Man Jailed For Possession Of Child Porn appeared first on Clare FM.
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Trump Doonbeg GM Says US President Will Visit Irish Open “If Possible” The General Manager of Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg says the US President will visit for the Irish Open “if it’s possible.” Speculation has been mounting that Donald Trump will attend September’s Amgen Irish Open after US Ambassador Edward Walsh stated earlier this year that a Potential Presidential visit was in store. Amgen […] The post Trump Doonbeg GM Says US President Will Visit Irish Open “If Possible” appeared first on Clare FM.
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Clare Tourism Stakeholders Expecting To Meet Accommodation Challenges For Upcoming Golf Tournaments Confidence has been expressed that Clare will meet its accommodation challenges for three international golf tournaments coming to Clare and the MidWest in the near future. Visit Clare’s annual ‘Tourism Together’ conference held at the Rine Hotel in Newmarket-On-Fergus heard, however, that an immense local effort will be required for this county to reap the […] The post Clare Tourism Stakeholders Expecting To Meet Accommodation Challenges For Upcoming Golf Tournaments appeared first on Clare FM.
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