Best Swim Ireland Podcasts (2024)

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Wild swimming in Ireland with Channel swimmer Maureen McCoy 24:37

3d ago24:37

24:37

On the Real Health Podcast this week, Karl Henry is joined by author of ‘The Complete Book of Wild Swimming in Ireland,’ swimming coach, sports therapist and competitive long-distance swimmer, Maureen McCoy. Head to www.mypodcastfeedback.com, pop in code HEALTH and fill out the short survey to be in with the chance of winning a €500 OneforAll vouch…

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Threshold Says Clare Renters Are Protected Despite High Percentage Of Unregistered Properties 6:30

23m ago6:30

6:30

Threshold is reminding Clare renters that legislation is in place to protect their rights even if the property in which they live isn't registered.It follows a new CSO analysis which has revealed that over 73,000 rental properties in Ireland aren't currently registered with the Residential Tenancies Board.At 11%, Clare has the joint-highest percent…

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Clare Disability Activist Calls For State Apology To Thalidomide Sufferers 13:50

29m ago13:50

13:50

A Clare disability activist insists a state apology to thalidomide sufferers is the best way to honour the legacy of the late Leigh Gath.The HSE has paid tribute to the Newry native and thalidomide sufferer who passed away at her Limerick home over the weekend, saying she "campaigned for equality on many fronts, particularly for people living with …

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Clare Band The Awning Release New Single 12:38

1h ago12:38

12:38

It’s been all change recently for Clare band Scoth. They have just released their new singlecalled “July”. The other big news is that they are no longer called Scoth!For more on what’s been going on in their world, Alan Morrissey was joined by Evan Flaherty and Darragh Purcell.By Clare FM

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History of Clare: Episode 21 – Pat McDonald: Clare Man at the Olympics 100 Years Ago 16:13

15m ago16:13

16:13

In this week’s History in Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by local historian and author Colm Liddy to discuss Pat McDonald, a Clare man who participated in the olympics 100 years ago.Colm will also be giving a talk on Irish history at Kilkee Library on Wednesday the 31st July at 8pm.If you have any stories you would like to share with Colm about y…

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Pop Culture - What's On In The Cinema 10:58

1h ago10:58

10:58

To discuss the latest in the entertainment world, Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM’s Colum McGrath, on Tuesday’s Morning Focus.This Week, Colum reviewed what's worth watching (or skipping) in cinemas!By Clare FM

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Educational Advice: Essential Planning Ahead of The New Academic Year 2024/2025 9:02

12m ago9:02

9:02

On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by John Burns, Retired Deputy Principal and Educational Consultant.This week, John highlighted the importance of planning ahead of the new academic year.By Clare FM

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Scariff Harbour Festival 2024 8:36

1h ago8:36

8:36

The Scariff Harbour Festival will take place over the August Bank Holiday weekend. A range of events are planned for the festival, including riverside activities, music and lots more. The festival will be opened by the first black mayor of Northern Ireland, the newly elected Mayor of Derry & District of Strabane, SDLP Cllr Lilian Seenoi Barr. To fi…

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Simone Kirby On Starring In New Kneecap Film 9:51

1h ago9:51

9:51

The hip hop trio "Kneecap" from West Belfast have swiftly made a name for themselves, most recently releasing their second album to great acclaim. The eagerly-awaited movie Kneecap about the group has won lots of awards in recent months, including the NEXT Audience Award and the Sundance Film Festival in the States, as well as the Best Irish Langua…

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Driving Instructors Call For 'Massive Overhaul' Of Tests To Prevent Road Deaths 24:39

1h ago24:39

24:39

Driving instructors are calling for a 'massive overhaul' of driving tests, in order to prevent road deaths. The Professional Driving Instructors Association claims the current model does not require enough lessons with a trained mentor before sitting the test. It believes a change in the programme would prevent a further increase in road deaths. To…

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Fears Ennistymon Public Realm Plans Will Make Town Unattractive 3:09

3m ago3:09

3:09

It's feared the local authority's approach to major public works in North Clare will negatively impact the tourism product. It follows a special meeting of Clare County Council held last week in which Part VIII planning permission was secured for streetscape enhancements and infrastructure upgrades to Ennistymon. The meeting was held in order to se…

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Ireland South MEP Fears Short-Term Lettings Bill Will Result In More Vacancy 12:33

7m ago12:33

12:33

An MEP for this region fears proposed legislation aimed at curbing the number of short-term lets in the market will result in more vacant properties. The Short-Term Letting Bill would require accommodation providers looking to make their properties available for 21 days or less to seek special planning permission and register with Fáilte Ireland. T…

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Council Urged Not To Reward Law-Breakers In New Traveller Accommodation Plan 17:52

16h ago17:52

17:52

Clare County Council is being urged to ensure those setting up illegal encampments are not bumped up the housing list in it's new traveller accommodation strategy.Under the draft plan, the local authority is aiming to provide for 97 new traveller families by the end of the decade.A Clare government TD is calling on the county council to adopt a ful…

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East Clare Residents To Have Say On EU Project To Protect Local Rivers 4:06

38m ago4:06

4:06

East Clare residents will be invited to have their say on an EU funded project that will aim to preserve pristine local water bodies.The Graney sub-catchment was one of six areas nationwide, chosen for the Waters of Life programme in 2022, which aims to identify solutions to combat the decline of Ireland's high-status rivers.Drop in public consulta…

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Clare Historian Fears Annihilation Of Palestinian People Without Major Govt Intervention 10:52

44m ago10:52

10:52

A Clare Historian fears the Palestinian people will face annihilation without real and meaningful intervention from the Irish Government.It follows a tree planting ceremony held in conjunction with the East Clare for Palestine group in Tuamgraney Memorial Park over the weekend in solidarity with the people of Gaza.Last night a further 30 innocent c…

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In The Garden - Salad Selection To Plant For Late Summer Picking 24:26

9m ago24:26

24:26

On Monday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane’s Garden Centre in Kilcolgan.This week, Tom gave listeners some advice on a selection of salads to plant for late summer, autumn and winter picking.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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Tribute To Clare Author Edna O’Brien 22:29

1h ago22:29

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Tributes are pouring in for acclaimed Clare author Edna O’Brien, who has died aged 93 after a long illness. The Tuamgraney native’s book ‘The Country Girls’ , the first in a trilogy of books, caused controversy in 1960 and was banned. She went on to write over 20 books over a career spanning six decades. President Michael D Higgins says she has bee…

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"You Only Live Once" Book Proceeds Benefit RNLI Kilrush & West Clare Cancer Centre 9:13

18h ago9:13

9:13

Entitled “You Only Live Once”, Manuel Di Lucia's book details the eventful life of the 83 year-old Kilkee fisherman, lifeguard, diver, restaurant operator, and founder member of the Kilkee Marine Rescue and Recovery Service. Manuel launched his book in June, with proceeds of the book being divided between the RNLI, Kilrush and West Clare Cancer Cen…

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Tidy Towns Adjudication Underway Across Ireland 12:01

32m ago12:01

12:01

Tidy Towns Adjudication is currently in progress across Ireland, with volunteers actively participating in clean-ups nationwide.Many young men have joined the Ennis Tidy Towns over the last few weeks from Palestine, Jordan, Algeria and Nigeria.For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Councillor Mary Howard, and new volunteers, Anas Saleem Mah…

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Kilrush Traditional Music & Set Dancing Festival 2024 9:30

20m ago9:30

9:30

The middle of this week will see the kick-off of the Kilrush Traditional Music & Set Dancing Festival. Running from the 31st July to 5th August, the week-long festival will include céilís, music, workshops, concerts, dance displays, and so much more. To fill us in on what we can expect from the Kilrush Traditional Music & Set Dancing Festival, Alan…

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Green Light For Ennistymon Public Realm Project Following Special Meeting 5:50

3h ago5:50

5:50

Works to revitalise the streetscape and infrastructure of a prominent North Clare town will soon be underway. It comes as part VIII planning permission has been secured for extensive public realm enhancements in Ennistymon following a special meeting of Clare County Council held on Friday. The project which will now go out to tender involves revisi…

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#221 - Maebh Brannigan: Sub 3 Hour Dublin Marathon Runner, Dublin Endurance Project, Sea Swimming and More 57:34

5h ago57:34

57:34

On this week's episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome sub 3 hour marathon runner Maebh Brannigan. Maebh shares her experience as a competitive runner, including her remarkable transition from track athletics to falling out of love with running to getting into long-distance running. In her first marathon, she clocked a seriously impress…

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Atlantic Tales - Ailish Malone - Episode 173 45:31

7m ago45:31

45:31

On this week's episode of Atlantic Tales with Pat Flynn, we meet Irish contemporary artist and designer Ailish Malone who lives in Cappagh near Kilrush.By Clare FM

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Martin McMahon On Farmers' Incomes 6:26

2h ago6:26

6:26

A Clare farming representative claims the future of agriculture in this county is in serious trouble.It follows a report in the Teagasc National Farm survey that incomes on dairy and tillage farms have fallen drastically from 2022 to 2023, with average incomes reducing 71% and 69% respectively.There are fears from within the sector that without gov…

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Beyond Belief - Sunday 28th July 2024 59:53

7m ago59:53

59:53

As usal Beyoind Belief takes a break during the month of August.In this last programme of the current season, each of the team have chosen one of their favourite packages which thay had included on Beyond Belief over the last months.We look forward to our return to the Clare FM airwaves on 2nd September 2024.We look forward to you joining us for Be…

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Sunday Prayer - Sunday 28th July 2024 15:00

7m ago15:00

15:00

Stephen Fletcher leads our Sunday Prayer on today, the 28th July 2024, the 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time and the 9th Sunday after Trinity.By Clare FM

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Clare FM Sideline View Friday July 26th 56:21

1h ago56:21

56:21

What an amazing week it has been in the county with the VIP guest Liam McCarthy being brought north, south, east and west by the group of heroes who claimed him for the first time since 2013.What better way to celebrate that than listen back to how it was done, and revel once again in the outstanding display the lads produced in Croke Park last Sun…

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Over 140 Patients Discharged From Ennis Hospital Sought For Urgent Experience Report 5:21

3d ago5:21

5:21

Over 140 patients discharged from Ennis Hospital in May are being sought to urgently complete a feedback report.With just five days to go until the deadline for the sixth annual National Inpatient Experience Survey, just 22% of the 186 patients eligible from Ennis General have taken part, which is the lowest uptake of any hospital nationwide.The su…

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Clare Business Owners Bask In Economic Boost Of All - Ireland Win 15:24

20m ago15:24

15:24

Clare businesses are hailing the economic godsend of an All-Ireland victory. It comes as the Banner faithful came out in force across the county this week to join the homecoming celebrations for Liam McCarthy’s first stay in eleven years. On Monday evening alone, over 35,000 attended the main homecoming event at the fair green in Ennis. Afterwards …

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Clare Students Highlight Social Difficulties Caused By Pandemic Lockdowns 12:37

11m ago12:37

12:37

Clare students say isolation during the pandemic has resulted in social difficulties on their return to education.It comes at the National Learning Network, which has services in Ennis, has reported a serious rise in those unable to return to school or college.The National Learning Network provides a range of flexible training programmes and suppor…

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Energising Clare: Episode 7 - District Energy 12:13

25m ago12:13

12:13

It is time for the seventh episode of our newest feature on Morning Focus, Energising Clare.This new feature will be about educating you, the listener, on renewables.On this week’s episode, Alan Morrissey was joined by Yvonne Murphy, the CEO of the Irish District Energy Association to discuss district energy.…

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Village Tour: Episode 23 - Killaloe 39:51

8m ago39:51

39:51

It is time for the twenty-third episode of our newest feature on Morning Focus, Village Tour, where Alan Morrissey paid a visit to Killaloe.With the Village Tour, we here at Morning Focus are aiming to highlight the smaller villages and townlands around the county.By doing this, we hope to showcase their unique character, while also bringing their …

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Boeing Finalises Guilty Plea Deal After Fatal 737 Max Crash 16:24

27m ago16:24

16:24

Boeing has finalised a guilty plea to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge and agreed to pay a massive fine of $243.6 million after breaching a deferred prosecution agreement with the US Justice Department over two fatal crashes involving its Max 737 aircraft, one of which claimed the life of Lahinch native Micheál ‘Mick’ Ryan. He was killed when the…

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Fitness And Wellness With Kieran McMahon: Achieving Fitness The Right Way As A Teenager 10:50

27m ago10:50

10:50

On Friday’s Morning Focus, Alan welcomed Kieran McMahon onto the show for the Fitness and Wellness slot.Kieran is an online personal trainer and is also the founder of KM Fitness and the Be A Better Man online coaching mentorship.This week, Kieran gave fitness advice to teenagers.By Clare FM

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Clare Climate Action Group Lambasts Government For National Grid Data Centre Drain 4:57

37m ago4:57

4:57

A Clare climate action group is scathing government policy following a significant surge in energy consumption by data centres. New figures from the Central Statistics Office shows 21% of all electricity generated for the national grid last year was used to power over 80 facilities across the country. In June, Futureproof Clare initiated a judicial…

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Ireland's most unexpected Olympic medal 14:48

1h ago14:48

14:48

In the run-up to the Paris Olympics, Irish Times sports journalists have looked back at the Irish Olympic stories you didn't know. They are stories of triumph and tragedy, and in some cases, notoriety. This podcast series brings you a selection of those pieces, as read by their authors. In episode five, Ian O'Riordan tells the story of Ireland's mo…

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Morning Focus: Live Broadcast from Shannon Library 2:00:07

21m ago2:00:07

2:00:07

Firstly, Alan Morrissey was joined by the Clare Chair of Sadaka, Éamonn Meehan, to discuss the protests in Washington after the arrival of the Israeli Prime Minister.After that, Alan was joined by Senior Executive Officer, Anne Griffin to tell us more about the Shannon Municipal District.Following that, Alan was joined by Cathaoirleach of Shannon, …

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Morning Focus: Live Broadcast Shannon Library 2:00:07

39m ago2:00:07

2:00:07

Firstly, Alan Morrissey was joined by the Clare Chair of Sadaka, Éamonn Meehan, to discuss the protests in Washington after the arrival of the Israeli Prime Minister.After that, Alan was joined by Senior Executive Officer, Anne Griffin to tell us more about the Shannon Municipal District.Following that, Alan was joined by Cathaoirleach of Shannon, …

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Clare Households Prevented From Entering Homelessness In Last Three Months 10:26

16m ago10:26

10:26

It's claimed the number of tenants being exploited is one the rise in Clare.New figures from housing charity Threshold show that 22 households in this county comprised of 34 adults and 15 children were prevented from entering homelessness in the last three months.Tenancy termination was the top issue for 52% of Clare households that presented to Th…

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€11M Investment To End Discharge Of Raw Sewerage Into Shannon Estuary 5:14

1m ago5:14

5:14

The West Clare Capital is set to reap the rewards of a multi-million euro project that will prevent the discharge of raw sewerage into the Shannon Estuary.It comes as Uisce Eireann has this week completed the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant in Kilrush.The €11m investment also involves the installation of new sewer pipelines and upg…

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Clare Based Ireland-Palestine Alliance Chair Fears Israel Won't Opt For Ceasefire 25:57

28m ago25:57

25:57

The Clare based Chair of Sadaka, the Ireland-Palestine Alliance, fears the Israeli Prime Minister will not opt for a ceasefire anytime soon.Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet US President Joe Biden later today following an address to US Congress last night where he was met with protests from pro-Palestinian demonstrators, resulting in numerous arres…

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Hopes For New Maternity Law To Come Into Effect Early September 9:00

9m ago9:00

9:00

The new Maternity Leave Law has been welcomed in Clare as a huge step forward in the right direction.The law will allow women diagnosed with mental or physical illness during pregnancy to postpone their maternity leave up to 52 weeks.According to the Irish Cancer Society, roughly 60 percent of women each year go through cancer diagnosis, while they…

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Live Performance From Shannon Based Musician Daniel Murphy 8:14

2h ago8:14

8:14

On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Daniel Murphy, a musician from Shannon who is involved with Youth In Music.By Clare FM

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Meitheal Residential Summer School 2024 7:06

2m ago7:06

7:06

Meitheal Residential Summer School is taking place this week. They will also hold their finale concerts over the next couple of days. For more on this, Alan Morrissey chatted with, Garry Shannon, Coordinator of Meitheal Residential Summer School, flute player and member of the Kilfenora Ceilí Band.By Clare FM

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Shannon Native On His 220km Walk To Croke Park 10:47

13m ago10:47

10:47

Last week, we spoke with Andy Moloney, a Shannon man who embarked on a 220km walk from Shannon Town to Croke Park to raise money and awareness for autism. Andy joined Alan Morrissey once again, to update us on how his epic trek went.By Clare FM

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Major Disruption To Services Averted At Ennis General Averted As Vacancy Filled 6:31

14m ago6:31

6:31

Fears of major service disruptions at Ennis General Hospital have been averted after an administration vacancy was filled at the eleventh hour. Its claimed patients presenting to Ennis for Urology appointments this week where told they could no longer be handled due to an unfilled secretarial position and were advised to report to University Hospit…

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Senior Vatican Officials To Visit Clare For Consecration Of Papal Nuncio 4:22

18m ago4:22

4:22

Senior Vatican officials will visit Clare this week for a special event that will see a local cleric promoted to a high profile position. Monsignor Seamus Horgan from Ennis will be consecrated as Papal Nuncio to South Sudan and Titular Archbishop of Árd Sratha in County Tyrone during a ceremony at Ennis Cathedral. The event will take place at 11am …

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Clare People Urged To Attend MMR Clinics Amid Local Spike 5:34

20m ago5:34

5:34

Clare people are being urged to attend MMR vaccination clinics in this county following a spike in local transmissions. It comes as the HSE is currently managing and investigating an outbreak of 16 measles cases in the MidWest region. The catch-up campaign is primarily targeting children, young adults and walk in clinics will be taking place from 1…

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Skincare SOS with Professor Nicola Ralph 24:09

5d ago24:09

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Consultant dermatologist and co-owner of the Institute of Dermatologists in Ballsbridge, Professor Nicola Ralph joins Karl on the show this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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Education Key To Ensuring Young People Here Don’t Travel Road To Addiction Says Addiction Counsellor 11:06

7m ago11:06

11:06

A Midwest Addiction Counsllor insists that educating young people is key to ensuring they don’t travel the road to alcohol addition.It comes as new figures from the Health Research Board show cases of treatment for problem alcohol use here are the highest they’ve been in a decade.8,163 people received treatment last year, a 10 per cent rise on the …

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