Best Banging Book Club Podcasts (2025)

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Smithstown Light Engineering Backs Coláiste Muire’s Go Tapa In F1 Schools Competition 5:20

13h ago5:20

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Students from Coláiste Muire, Ennis, are getting ready to compete in the F1 in Schools Ireland competition. This will be the second year-in-a-row the students from the school will take part in the prestigious event. The all-female team from Coláiste Muire is called ‘Go Tapa Racing Team’. To find more about this, Alan Morrissey was joined by two mem…

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Clare "Not Getting Bang For Buck" On Active Travel Due To Consultant Spend 5:17

13h ago5:17

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It's claimed Clare's not getting bang for its buck on active travel projects due to a "frustrating" overspend on consultants. New figures obtained by Clare FM show the council has spent €2.4M on outside expertise to help design for greenways, pedestrian crossings and cycle lanes in the past five years, with over €1m alone going to the West Clare Gr…

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Lees Road ParkRun Marks 10 Year Anniversary 7:29

13h ago7:29

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This weekend’s park run in Lees Road will be a very significant one. It will mark the 10th anniversary of the weekly 5k community event. To find out more about the history of the Lees Road park run and this Saturday’s event, Alan Morrissey was joined by Event director for Parkrun in Lees, Ger Donoghue.Photo(C): Clare FM…

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Ennis Players Club On Upcoming Production 'The Cemetery Club' 11:02

13h ago11:02

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Ennis Players Club are gearing up for their latest production.They will be performing The Cemetery Club, written by Ivan Menchell. Glór is the venue for the performances, which will run from the 16th-19th of March. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by PRO and Director of the show, Bernie Harten and two of the cast members, Maeve Pl…

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"Best Practice" To Be Followed Throughout Cloister Redevelopment 6:35

13h ago6:35

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Clare County Council insists it will follow best practice as it attempts to "breathe new life" into an iconic Ennis building. The local authority submitted plans in December to turn the Cloister at 49 Abbey Street into an arts and heritage hub consisting of artist studios, classrooms, conference space and exhibition space. A recent submission from …

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20% Increase In Use Of Ennis To Limerick Rail Service 5:04

13h ago5:04

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Passengers journeys by train between Ennis and Limerick have increased by 20% in the last year. New figures released by Iarnród Éireann to Bodyke Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney show the level of investment in the company's capital investment programme, which supports the Limerick to Galway service, will rise from €700 million this year to €2.5 billion in …

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St. Anne’s Community College Killaloe To Perform The Sound Of Music 8:06

13h ago8:06

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St. Anne’s Community College in Killaloe are preparing their version of a legendary musical, which can be seen next week. They will perform The Sound of Music from the 12th-15th of March. To learn more about this, Alan Morrissey was joined by cast members, Leah Walsh and Seamus Quinn.Photo (c): https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=11678476586776…

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Government Approves Plans For State-Led Liquified Natural Gas Terminal 19:28

13h ago19:28

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The Government has given the green light to a plan to develop a State-led liquified natural gas terminal. The plan was brought before a meeting of the Cabinet by Minister for Transport, Environment, Climate and Energy, Darragh O'Brien on Wednesday. Minister for Transport, Environment, Climate and Energy, Darragh O'Brien brought the plan before a me…

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Ennis 2040 DAC Reset 18:56

13h ago18:56

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Ennis 2040 has agreed to review the controversial Abbey Street and Harvey's Quay projects to determine if they're "fit for purpose" and "add value" to the town.A decision has been reached at a briefing of Ennis Municipal District councillors by the Ennis 2040 DAC Interim Chief Operating Officer to pause the two car park developments in order to all…

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Similebridge Reacts To Lucky Clare Euromillions Ticket 8:15

13h ago8:15

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The question on the lips of Sixmilebridge is who won the jackpot.It's after a lucky punter scooped €500,000 on a Euromillions ticket purchased at Crowe's Gala.Clare FM's Daragh Dolan visited the store yesterday to capture the excitement and first asked local legend Jerry Lyons how he would spend the winnings.…

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St Patrick’s Day Parades Around the Banner County 2025 31:38

13h ago31:38

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Preparations are continuing around Clare for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parades. To check in to see what lies in store for a host of the parades, Alan Morrissey was joined by multiple guests:Rita McInerney from Doonbeg, Arlene White from Ballina/KillaloeJohn Saunders from KilkeeSharon Donnelly from LisdoonvarnaMicheál Healy from Miltown MalbayAn…

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Bad Book Club: Unhinged (An Erotic Door Romance) TEASER 5:16

20h ago5:16

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The girlies review the most literally unhinged book they’ve ever read, in which a sentient front door somehow convinces a woman to have sex with him. Well…yes! This is a teaser for a Patreon-exclusive episode. To listen to the full episode and access over 50 bonus episodes, mediasodes, and monthly zoom hangs visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become …

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Scarlet, Blue & You Podcast – Sabrina Brookshire – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 18:27

1d ago18:27

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One-In-Seven Irish businesses Have No Women In Senior Management 19:36

1d ago19:36

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One-in-seven Irish businesses have no women in senior management. Ireland ranks sixth worst of 31 countries surveyed worldwide for companies with no females in senior roles. New research by Grant Thornton shows an increase in the number of firms without female representation in high-up management here. HR Expert Caroline Reidy says it's still hard …

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Clare TD Calls For Overhaul Of DEIS Assessment Mechanism 1:47

1d ago1:47

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The Dáil has heard that a Clare town isn't getting the educational supports it needs due to an assessment mechanism that isn't fit for purpose. Meelick Fianna Fáíl TD Cathal Crowe is calling for a change in the way schools are given DEIS status, claiming the process doesn't currently take vital aspects of educational disadvantage into account. DEIS…

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Tracy Fahey At Ennis Book Club Festival 6:19

1d ago6:19

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Tracy Fahey is one of the many great authors who will be making an appearance at this year’s Ennis Book Club Festival. The murder mystery writer will be appearing alongside fellow Clare-based authors, Tracy Fahey, and Eilís Haden-Storrie this Friday, at the Temple Gate Hotel. The 2025 Ennis Book Club Festival, starts Friday, March 7th and runs unti…

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Ennis 2040 To Assess If Car Park Projects Are "Fit For Purpose" 7:03

1d ago7:03

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Ennis 2040 has agreed to review the controversial Abbey Street and Harvey's Quay projects to determine if they're "fit for purpose" and "add value" to the town.A decision has been reached at a briefing of Ennis Municipal District councillors by the Ennis 2040 DAC Interim Chief Operating Officer to pause the two car park developments in order to all…

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Financial Advice: Post Retirement Options 10:58

1d ago10:58

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On Wednesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tommy Corbett from Carey Corbett Financial Solutions.This week, Tommy provided Alan and our Morning Focus listeners with advice on post retirement options.By Clare FM

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International Women’s Day Exhibition In Ennis: Women, Rights And Peace 11:23

1d ago11:23

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Ennis Scouts Hall is the venue for a special upcoming event, to mark International Women’s Day. The exhibition, called Women, Rights and Peace, will take place on Saturday, the 8th of March, from 11am to 4pm.To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Chair of the Clare Immigrant Support Centre, Eoin Tynan-O’Mahony, Trisha Rainsford, Author, Co-…

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Sixmilebridge Overcome With Celebration Following Major Euromillions Win 2:21

1d ago2:21

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A South-Clare community has been overcome with celebrations today following a major euromillions win.Crowe's Gala in Sixmilebridge sold the lucky ticket in what's the town's biggest lottery win in almost a decade.The excitement has been enough for some loyal customers of Crowe's Gala to break into song this lunchtime.After a very lucky customer of …

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Upcoming Production From Kildysart Drama Society 11:27

1d ago11:27

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Kildysart Drama Society will be taking to the stage with their latest production this coming weekend. The group will perform Separate Beds, written by Sam Cree, over the next two weekends. Kildysart Community Centre will host the four performances. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by two members of Kildysart Drama Society, Anna Ga…

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Broadford And Cooraclare Sewerage Systems Expected In Next Five Years 5:04

1d ago5:04

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The delivery of wastewater treatment systems in Broadford and Cooraclare is expected within the next three to five years. In December 2023, both villages were included in a €50m government pilot scheme to provide infrastructure in unsewered rural areas. The local authority is responsible for delivering the projects in consultation with Uisce Eirean…

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Deadline For Updating Driver Numbers On Car Insurance Approaching 9:55

1d ago9:55

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Motorists are being urged to update their driver numbers on their car insurance policies. The appeal from AA Ireland comes, as a legal requirement is set to take effect in just a few weeks’ time. Many drivers remain unaware that failure to provide their driver number in advance of their renewal date by the 31st of March will mean they cannot renew …

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Clare People Batter Up For Pancake Tuesday 1:31

3d ago1:31

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Traditionally, pancakes would have been served with sugar and butter.But, today there are a wide array of options available such as jam, Nutella and fruit, while lemon juice has also become a staple on pancakes.Many people now see the day as an opportunity to spend quality time with family.These people told Clare FM what their topping of choice wil…

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Clare Criminals Reportedly Taking Advantage Of Poor Garda Presence 5:44

3d ago5:44

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It's being argued that people of a criminal mindset in Clare are taking advantage of the lack of a Garda presence.New figures released by the Central Statistics Office show that public order and other social code offences are up 27% here in the last year with 138 recorded between June and August.It comes less than a month after the Department of Tr…

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How To Make The Perfect Pancake 3:49

3d ago3:49

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Lemon, sugar and honey have been listed as some of the favourite pancake toppings for people in Clare.People all across the county will be trying their hand at cooking the tasty treat for pancake Tuesday.Historically, Shrove Tuesday was used as a means of using up surplus eggs, butter and milk prior to Ash Wednesday.The day has also been noted as a…

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Clare FM Preview Of All Ireland PPS Senior C Football Final 31:41

3d ago31:41

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Ennistymon Community School are preparing for the All Ireland Post Primary Senior C football final when they take on St Clare's of Manorhamilton in Tuam Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Ahead of that, Clare FM's Derek Dormer has been speaking with managers Tara Rynne and Lawrence Healy along with Louis Griffin and joint captain Alex Leyden…

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Women In Clare Urged To Pursue Careers In Construction 12:34

3d ago12:34

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The Construction Industry Federation is urging women in Clare to consider a career in construction, ahead of its annual International Women’s Day Summit. This year’s event will be held in Enfield, Co. Meath this Friday, with the theme for the summit being ‘Accelerate Action’. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Joanne Treacy, CIF’s Direc…

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Clare-based Author Kitty Murphy To Feature At Ennis Book Club Festival 9:17

3d ago9:17

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This year’s Ennis Book Club Festival will take place this coming weekend. A host of events and great writers are planned for the 2025 edition of the annual festival. The 2025 Ennis Book Club Festival will run from the 7th to the 9th of March. To learn more about this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare-based author, Kitty Murphy.Photo (c): https://…

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Travel Tales With Fergal - Piedmont In Northern Italy 17:22

3d ago17:22

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On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke to Fergal O’Keefe, host of the Travel Tales with Fergal podcast.On this week’s Travel Tales, Fergal told us about Piedmont in Northern Italy.By Clare FM

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Preparations Underway For St Patrick’s Day Parades In The US 9:50

3d ago9:50

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We are all looking forward to the various St. Patrick’s Day parades that will be taking place around county Clare in just under two weeks’ time. But how are preparations going for the parades that will be happening in the US? To learn more, Alan Morrissey was joined by president of the Irish cultural centre of Greater Boston, Martina Curtin, and pr…

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Woman Hospitalised Following Incident Involving Dog In Clarecastle 4:04

3d ago4:04

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A woman has been hospitalised for injuries sustained in an incident involving a large dog, while out walking her own pet.The incident happened earlier this week in the Clarecastle area when the large dog, which was being walked on a lead by its owner, lunged at the woman's small dog and attacked it.Both the woman and her pet sustained injuries in t…

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Clare Womb And Bowel Cancer Survivor On Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day 10:31

3d ago10:31

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A Clare cancer survivor is calling on her local community to go all in against cancer for the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day. The Irish Cancer Society’s annual fundraiser takes place on Friday, the 28th of March. Mary Woods, who hails from Newmarket-on-Fergus, knows a thing or two about cancer, having survived both womb and bowel cancer. Mary …

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Kilfenora Family Collect Irish Aberdeen Angus Association All-Star Award 2024 5:31

3d ago5:31

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A Clare family has won the Irish Aberdeen Angus Association All-Star Award for 2024. The Kearney family from Kilfenora were the recipients of the prestigious accolade. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Enda Kearney, Farm Owner in KilfenoraPhoto(C): Enda KearneyBy Clare FM

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Former Clare Minister For Defence On Triple Lock & Fighter Jet Base At Shannon Airport 24:44

3d ago24:44

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Ministers will begin the legal process of ending Ireland's triple lock protocol for overseas deployments today (Tuesday, 4th March). Tánaiste Simon Harris will bring forward draft legislation to remove the need for United Nations Security Council approval for peacekeeping missions abroad. Under the changes, the government could deploy up to 50 troo…

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Shannon-Based Rapper On New Single 'The Art Of Alienation' 7:56

3d ago7:56

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God Knows has just released his new single. The Shannon-based Zimbabwean Irish rapper released The Art of Alienation last Friday. He is also coming off the back of his debut live performance at Dolan’s in Limerick on March 1st. To talk more about this, Alan Morrissey was joined by God Knows.Photo (c): Yana Babkina…

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What Are Fear Foods? 10:35

3d ago10:35

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Today is Pancake Tuesday! Many of you will be tucking into pancakes lathered in lemon juice and sugar, maple syrup, or maybe even Nutella.However, did you know that pancakes can actually be a healthy option? To discuss this further and what exactly ‘fear foods’ are, Alan Morrissey was joined by Owner and Founder of Authentic Health, a Qualified Int…

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Sporting Fixtures Review – Monday 3rd March 26:42

4d ago26:42

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To review the sporting fixtures, Alan Morrissey was joined on Monday’s Morning Focus by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch, Syl O’Connor, and Kieran Madigan.Games Reviewed: National Hurling League Division 1A: Limerick 0-21 Clare 1-21 (Sunday, TUS Gaelic Grounds) National Camogie League Division 1B: Down 0-11 Clare 1-10 (Saturday) National Football League Di…

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Pop Culture: The Oscars & Brit Awards 2025 10:16

4d ago10:16

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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.On Monday's Morning Focus, Colum told us about the Oscars and the Brit Awards that took place over the weekend.By Clare FM

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Arts Slot: What’s On This Week – With County Arts Officer Siobhán Mulcahy 11:14

4d ago11:14

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On Monday's Morning Focus, it was time again for our Arts Slot with County Art’s Officer Siobhán Mulcahy.Siobhán provided our listeners with all the details of this week’s live events for entertainment lovers in the Banner County.This week, Siobhán told us about The Outrun in Kilkee, Beauty Queen of Leenane in Doonbeg and much more.Photo (C): Clare…

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New Deis Plus Scheme To Offer Targeted Supports For Clare Schools 4:13

4d ago4:13

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Clare's most disadvantaged schools are set to receive targeted supports under an enhanced version of the DEIS scheme. Education Minister Helen McEntee has confirmed that details of 'Deis Plus' will be rolled out this week and will have a particular emphasis on tackling high levels of absenteeism and improving literacy and numeracy. The new programm…

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Over 70 Council Homes Vacant In Clare As County Homeless Figures Rise 8:45

4d ago8:45

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It's claimed government inaction is contributing to the homeless crisis in Clare. New figures released to Aontú following a parliamentary question show that 71 council homes in this county are currently unoccupied. The Department of Housing's homelessness report for January meanwhile has revealed that 97 Clare adults are now living in emergency acc…

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Clare FM Commentary Closing Stages Of NFL Win Over Kildare 22:25

4d ago22:25

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Clare FM's Derrick Lynch & Joe Garry commentate on the closing stages of Clare's National Football League win over Kildare in Zimmer Biomet Pairc ChisiogBy Clare FM

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Ireland’s Publishing Show: Premier Writers Conference In Dromoland 7:18

4d ago7:18

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Aspiring writers, established authors, and industry professionals alike are invited to join the Ireland’s Publishing Show, a premier writing and publishing conference, taking place in Clare later this month. The conference will be held at the Inn at Dromoland from the 18th to the 20th of March. Speakers from across the publishing spectrum will be i…

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Naming Rights For Cusack Park 23:31

4d ago23:31

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As you heard us mention on Friday’s Morning Focus, and during our news bulletins this morning, Clare GAA has announced a multi-year deal for naming rights on the county grounds. Shannon-based company Zimmer Biomet has come on board as the new title sponsors, with the home of Clare GAA now being rebranded as Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóig It is the fi…

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15 Events Announced For Clare’s Local Enterprise Week 2025 12:09

4d ago12:09

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Small businesses and budding entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to sample 15 events aimed at helping them to start or grow their business as part of this year’s Local Enterprise Week in Clare. The initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices, supported by Enterprise Ireland and the local authorities, takes place from the 3rd to the 7th of March …

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Clare FM's Derrick Lynch Speaking With Ennis Kilrush Womens Rugby Coach Gareth O'Hanlon 10:02

4d ago10:02

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Clare FM's Derrick Lynch Speaking With Ennis Kilrush Womens Rugby Coach Gareth O'HanlonBy Clare FM

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In The Garden: Planting A Tree For National Tree Week 14:24

4d ago14:24

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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 planting a tree for national tree week.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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