A flight from Germany to the United States has been forced to divert to Shannon Airport after the crew declared a medical emergency. Lufthansa flight LH-400 was travelling from Frankfurt to New York at the time. There were 270 passengers and a crew of 15 on board. The Airbus A340-642 jet was about 300 kilometres […] The post Germany To USA Flight Diverts To Shannon Airport After On Board Medical Emergency appeared first on Clare FM.

Ennis Track’s Niall Murphy has helped Ireland to a team gold medal at the U23 European Cross Country Championships in Portugal. Murphy was home in 10th place, with team mate Nick Griggs taking individual gold, while Callum Morgan took 8th spot. Niall was also part of the Ireland team that won gold at the U20 […] The post Ennis Track’s Niall Murphy Helps Ireland To Team Gold At U23 European Cross Country Championships appeared first on Clare FM.

One of Clare’s top handballers is being honoured by Munster GAA for her performances in recent seasons. Tuamgraney clubwoman Leah Minogue is the 2025 Munster Handballer of the Year after a season that saw her win the 40X20 and 60X30 All Ireland intermediate singles titles. The East Clare player also joined up with Amber Nolan […] The post Clare’s Leah Minogue Honoured By Munster GAA As Provincial Handball Of The Year appeared first on Clare FM.

Clare County Council is being told to “step up to the plate” and work with Transport Infrastructure Ireland on a plan to improve the safety of a prominent national secondary road. Following engagement with the Darragh Road Safety Community Group, Ennistymon Senator Martin Conway has raised the dangers on the N68 Ennis to Kilrush road […] The post Council Told To “Step Up To The Plate” On Improving N68 Road Safety appeared first on Clare FM.

Ennis Municipal District hasn’t ruled out using a vacant site on the outskirts of the town centre to increase car parking capacity. Clarecastle Fianna Fáil Councillor Tom O’Callaghan has proposed convert the brown field site on Francis Street and the Causeway Link road as a temporary car park to cater for attendees of events at […] The post Ennis MD Not Ruling Out Using Francis Street Site As Temporary Car Park appeared first on Clare FM.

A Midwest migrants’ rights charity has received funding of almost €100,000 for a project aiming to support victims of racism. Doras has been awarded €98,539 under the Department of Justice’s Ireland Against Racism Fund which provides funding to initiatives intended to combat racism and promote racial equality and community cohesion. The allocation given to Doras […] The post Almost €100,000 For Midwest Charity’s Victims Of Racism Project appeared first on Clare FM.

A suspicious device has been removed from a premises in Crusheen by the army EOD unit. It’s understood the device is historical in nature, and was discovered close to Crusheen village on the R458 this morning. The road was closed for a time to allow for investigations to take place and the area to be […] The post Device Removed From Premises In Crusheen Area Believed To Be Historical In Nature appeared first on Clare FM.

Munster head coach Clayton McMillan is expecting a much improved showing from his side in todays Champions Cup clash with Gloucester. The province are hoping to bounce back from last weekends disappointing loss to Bath when they welcome the English side to Supervalu Pairc ui Chaoimh. Jack Crowley returns from injury for this evenings game […] The post Munster Head Coach Expecting A Much Improved Showing In Todays Champions Cup Clash appeared first on Clare FM.

The legality of the working hours done by the Shannon unit of the Coast Guard has been questioned in an Oireachtas Committee. Since, Bristow Ireland took over the contract from CHC, workers completing a 24-hour shift have been required to sleep on-site during breaks, rather than going home. Now, however, unless crews are tasked during […] The post Clare TD Questions Legality Of Shannon Coast Guard Working Hours appeared first on Clare FM.

Confidence is being expressed that a significant parking boost will improve economic conditions for traders this Christmas. Clare County Council is making 600 additional spaces available for the holiday season across multiple sites. The bulk of these will be at council headquarters on New Road and at the Waterpark Campus in Drumbiggle, 200 spaces will […] The post Mayor Confident Parking Boost Will Improve Ennis Christmas Spend appeared first on Clare FM.

Ireland’s largest padel provider is planning an expansion into South-East Clare. Padel Sports 100 LTD, which is in the course of building 100 facilities nationwide, has lodged plans to develop a site in Meelick. The development would involve four LED lit courts in total, which would be located at the Raddison Blu Hotel. Clare County […] The post Ireland’s Largest Padel Provider Planning Meelick Move appeared first on Clare FM.

A low level yellow rainfall alert has been issued for Clare. Met Éireann is forecasting spells of heavy rain on already saturated ground on Saturday evening. Likely impacts include river and surface water flooding, difficult travelling conditions and poor visibility. The alert comes into force at 6 o’clock on Saturday evening and remains in place […] The post Met Éireann Issues Rainfall Alert For Clare appeared first on Clare FM.

An addiction treatment centre in Clare says small strategies are key when drinking alcohol in moderation this Christmas. New research from the Drinkaware Barometer shows a growing appetite for healthier drinking habits in Ireland. Despite this, awareness of the HSE’s low-risk alcohol guidelines remains very low. Manager of Bushypark Addiction Treatment Centre, Maedhbh Firmino da […] The post Clare Addiction Treatment Centre Says Small Strategies Key To Healthier Drinking This Holiday Season appeared first on Clare FM.

Uisce Éireann is submitting plans for the controversial water supply project which will pump water from the River Shannon to Dublin. It’s the largest-ever water scheme in Irish history. The Water Supply Project Eastern and Midlands Region will run for 170 kilometres, from the River Shannon to Dublin. It will primarily deliver safe, secure drinking […] The post Uisce Éireann Submitting Plans For Controversial Water Supply Project From River Shannon To Dublin appeared first on Clare FM.

A resident of a heavily-trafficked Ennis backroad fears he wouldn’t be able to get out of his driveway in the event of a medical emergency. Homeowners on the link road between the Quin Road and the N85 are calling for “joined-up thinking” from Clare County Council regarding alleviating traffic congestion on the route. Known locally […] The post Homeowners On “Nightmare” Ennis Back Road Call For “Joined-Up Thinking” From Council appeared first on Clare FM.

A Clare mother who’s just raised nearly €16,000 for charity in memory of her late son who was killed in a road traffic collision almost two years ago is warning others in her situation to take their time this Christmas. 10-year-old Dylan Coady-Coleman passed away in February 2024 from injuries sustained when he was struck […] The post Mother Of Dylan Coady-Coleman Advising Bereaved Parents To Take Their Time This Christmas appeared first on Clare FM.

It’s claimed habitats in Clare are being subject to death by a thousand cuts. A new government report has found that 90% of Ireland’s EU-protected habitats are in poor condition, with over half continuing to decline. It did find however that species such as the lesser horeshoe bat are well protected in Clare. Engagement and […] The post Clare Habitats Subject To “Death By A Thousand Cuts” appeared first on Clare FM.

An Comisiún Pleanála (ACP) has refused planning permission to contentious plans for a €25m HSE community hospital for Catholic Church-owned green space at St Flannan’s College in Ennis. The refusal by ACP – which overturns a grant of permission issued by Clare Co Council in April 2023 – marks the end of a planning battle […] The post ACP Rejects HSE Plans For €25M Hospital At St Flannan’s College appeared first on Clare FM.

Friends and colleagues of a late Clare firefighter who passed away are appealing for the public to give whatever they can to support his family into the future. 46 Year-Old Former Ennistymon retained firefighter, Plasterer, GAA Coach and Charity fundraiser extraordinaire Joe Crosse died following a tragic accident in July. So far a benovelent fund, […] The post Over €100K Raised For Joe Crosse Benovelence Fund appeared first on Clare FM.

Christmas festivities will be in full swing in Ennis tomorrow. Ennis Chamber will be hosting an Artisan Crafts and Food Market in the courtyard of the Temple Gate Hotel from 10am until 3pm, with all goods on offer produced locally. While on O’Connell Street, a Christmas Fashion Show co-ordinated by renowned model and designer Celia […] The post Artisan Christmas Market And Fashion Show In Ennis This Weekend appeared first on Clare FM.

Residents living on a road being used as an unofficial “bypass of Ennis” are said to be living in a “nightmare situation”. Short-term traffic congestion mitigation measures are being sought for the Kilbricken Road which runs from the Quin Road to the N85 Relief Road. The link road is too narrow to accommodate two lanes […] The post Residents Of Unofficial “Bypass Of Ennis” Said To Be Living In “Nightmare Situation” appeared first on Clare FM.

The Government is being pressed on the timeline for the construction of a Shannon Airport rail link. Speaking at the Clare base recently, Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien said he’d like to see a rail connection at the facility but gave no commitment to funding the project. The project was included in the All Island Strategic […] The post Government Urged To Give Timeline On Shannon Airport Rail Link appeared first on Clare FM.

There’s been an almost 90% rise in the number planning permissions granted for houses in Clare in the last year. New figures from the Central Statistics Office show plans were approved for a total of 79 housing developments between July and September which was among the highest numbers for a single three-month period since records […] The post Almost 90% Rise In Housing Planning Permissions In Clare appeared first on Clare FM.

The chairman of Clare Camogie is praising the collective efforts of all involved in continuing to raise standards in the county. Broadford clubman Fergal O’Brien was ratified to the position for 2026 at this weeks Annual Convention. He took over the reins earlier this year from Joe O’Donnell, who continues to serve as vice chair. […] The post Clare Camogie Chairman Praising Collective Effort In Keeping Show On The Road appeared first on Clare FM.

Up to 600 extra carpark spaces are now available in Ennis during peak Christmas shopping times. Clare County Council has announced that over 50 free spaces are available at the Old Boys NS until January 5, from 8am to 8pm. Up to 200 free spaces will also be available at the Holy Family NS on […] The post Council Confirms 600 Additional Parking Spaces In Ennis For Christmas appeared first on Clare FM.