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  1. Clare FM Sideline View Friday February 27th

    3H AGO

    Clare FM Sideline View Friday February 27th

    Coming up on the show, we look ahead to three different Clare v Limerick ties in the National Leagues this weekend while the hurlers face a trip to Dr Cullen Park in Carlow Clare handballers are also on the national stage this weekend, Colaiste Muire are looking for All Ireland camogie glory and Alan Troy will have Greyhound Focus too

    51 min
  2. The Kates - Irish Artist Of The Week

    7H AGO

    The Kates - Irish Artist Of The Week

    Several years ago, Paula K had the original idea to set up the all women rock band, specifically for a fundraiser for ovarian cancer charity OvaCare. Paula explains, "The fundraiser was in memory of my mother Catherine who passed away from ovarian cancer, and she inspired the name. She was a feminist who loved to lift other women up. The Kates have been going ever since!” The premise behind forming The Kates back in 2017 was to showcase the depth and variety of songs by women featuring covers by artists like Sharon Van Etten, Orla Gartland, Angel Olsen, Lucy Dacus, Patty Smith, The Staves, and Haim. The Kates comprises of Eve Clague, Liz Clark, Mary Beth O Mahony, Míde Houlihan and Paula K. All five members have played, sang and written their own music for years, each releasing albums of original work. Their debut EP Pictures Here Of Dreams features a track written by each member of The Kates. Speaking about the upcoming album Paula K says, “We have spent the last year gigging and writing. The upcoming album is a collection of songs that happened between takes of our work and family lives. Naming that space as a creative outlet, where ideas were born and we found out more about ourselves as a band. Our Kates space.” New single ‘You Don’t See It’, sees Mary Beth O’Mahony take lead vocal on a song that features the writing talents of all five members of The Kates. They continue to lean into their rock background while the harmonies that brought them acclaim on their debut EP sound more dynamic and confident, finding comparison to contemporary peers like Pillow Queens and Little Green Cars. Once again we see The Kates talk about life as women and the unwanted pressure and attention often felt. Míde Houlihan’s percussion cheekily taps into the concept and lyric of “Time keeps ticking”. The band are declaring time is up on these old fashioned ideals. The Kates are writing their own story and walking their own path. Since the release of their debut EP Pictures Here of Dreams in 2024 Cork band The Kates have gone from strength to strength. The Kates entered 2026 with the announcement of their debut album later this year with new single ‘You Don’t See It’. Following the release of their debut EP The Kates went on to perform at Other Voices, Electric Picnic, and Clonakilty International Guitar Festival. The Kates also just performed at this year’s Your Roots Are Showing conference in January 2026. In 2025 they toured both Ireland and Wales selling out DeBarras and Connolly’s of Leap.

    6 min
  3. Sports Preview - 27th Of February

    8H AGO

    Sports Preview - 27th Of February

    For our weekly sports review on Friday's Morning Focus, Clare FM's Derrick Lynch was live in studio with Alan Morrissey to look ahead to a busy weekend of sporting fixtures. Games Previewed: National Hurling League Division 1B, Round 5: Carlow v Clare (Saturday, Dr. Cullen Park, Carlow, 6pm) National Football League Division 3, Round 5: Limerick v Clare (Saturday, Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale, 6pm) Centra Camogie League Division 1B: Limerick v Clare (Saturday, Cappamore, 2pm) LGFA National Football League Division 3 Round 5: Limerick v Clare (Sunday, Gerald Griffins GAA, 2pm)

    8 min
  4. Common Knowledge: Hand To Hand In Kilfenora

    9H AGO

    Common Knowledge: Hand To Hand In Kilfenora

    This weekend in Kilfenora, a unique gathering is bringing together craftspeople, makers, builders and storytellers from across Ireland to celebrate the skills that shape our heritage and communities. Hand to Hand: A Gathering of Traditional, Heritage and Cultural Skillsharers is taking place at Common Knowledge, as part of its Heritage in Action programme supported by The Heritage Council. Across two days, the event will explore everything from woodworking and blacksmithing to storytelling, embroidery and sustainable craft — all centred on how skills are learned, shared and sustained. To find out more, on Friday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by knifemaker Holly Loftus and Carpenter Eoin Reardon. Photo (c) Common Knowledge

    13 min
  5. Clare TD Claims Energy Companies "Laughing All The Way To The Bank" At Customers' Expense

    9H AGO

    Clare TD Claims Energy Companies "Laughing All The Way To The Bank" At Customers' Expense

    A Clare TD claims energy companies are "laughing all the way to the bank" while families are forced to choose between heating and eating. The Commission for the Regulation of Utilities has revealed the number of people unable to pay their electricity bills in December rose to 320,000. This was up 20% on the same month in 2024, with the data showing 26% of domestic gas customers were in arrears while 14% of electricity customers couldn't pay their full bill. Shannon Sinn Féin TD Donna McGettigan has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons she believes the Government must intervene and ensure firms' savings are being passed onto customers.

    5 min
  6. Wind Energy Ireland CEO Says Clare Projects Not Hapenning Fast Enough

    9H AGO

    Wind Energy Ireland CEO Says Clare Projects Not Hapenning Fast Enough

    The CEO of Wind Energy Ireland says offshore projects in Clare are not progressing fast enough. Industry leaders, stakeholders and politicians gathered in this county for a conference aimed at advancing major renewable projects.

    12 min
  7. Áine Tyrell: Bitseach Tour At The Attic

    10H AGO

    Áine Tyrell: Bitseach Tour At The Attic

    Áine Tyrrell is getting ready to head out on tour. The Clare-born singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist will kick off her Bitseach tour with a show at The Attic, Hotel Doolin tomorrow (Saturday, 28th February). Alan Morrissey was delighted to have a chat with Áine about this on Friday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Áine Tyrell

    10 min
  8. Seachtain Na Gaeilge 2026 Brings County‑Wide Programme Of Events To Communities Across Clare

    10H AGO

    Seachtain Na Gaeilge 2026 Brings County‑Wide Programme Of Events To Communities Across Clare

    Seachtain na Gaeilge is set to bring a vibrant, county-wide celebration of the Irish language to communities right across Clare. This year, Clare County Council, in partnership with An Clár as Gaeilge, Clare GAA, Clare Libraries and Conradh na Gaeilge, has launched a co-ordinated programme of events — creating one shared calendar to encourage people of all ages and levels of Irish to get involved. On Friday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey welcomed Ruairí Henchy, Irish Language Development Officer and Communications Officer with Clare County Council, and Leah Ní Thailtigh, Language Planning Officer with An Clár as Gaeilge and Irish and Cultural Officer with Clare GAA. Photo (c) Paul Corey

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  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
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