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  • Clare FM Sideline View Friday February 20th

    Clare FM Sideline View Friday February 20th
    Feb 20 2026
    Coming up on the show we will look ahead to what is a very busy weekend of action with Clare's four flagship sides out in National League action, we will hear about how Kilmaley GAA club are looking for the Toughest Tribe, and Alan Troy will be along with Greyhound Focus too
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    56 min
  • Dónal Martin - Irish Artist Of The Week

    Dónal Martin - Irish Artist Of The Week
    Feb 20 2026
    Dónal Martin is an Indie pop songwriter, singer and producer. His influences span from commercial pop and soft rock, to folk singer songwriter music and explores themes of love, loss, and personal struggles through his music, wrapping honest emotion in melodic, catchy production. Off the back of a run of recent releases that have been picking up strong reactions online, Dublin-based songwriter Dónal Martin returns with his new single, ‘January Blues’. Drawing influence from artists like Gavin James, Harry Styles, and The 1975, his music feels both intimate and accessible. ‘January Blues' captures the quiet heaviness that lingers when routines return, days feel shorter, and emotions sit a little closer to the surface in the first part of the new year. ‘January Blues’ sees Donal Martin continue to showcase his gift for turning everyday feelings into heartfelt, resonant songs that linger in your head.
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    7 min
  • East Clare Author On His Erica’s Light Series

    East Clare Author On His Erica’s Light Series
    Feb 20 2026
    East Clare’s landscape has long inspired stories of magic, mystery and quiet wonder — and one local author is bringing that spirit to life for a new generation of readers. Eric McNamara is the author of the Erica’s Light series, and he has just released his second book, Erica’s Light: The Ancient Scroll Awaits. Blending adventure with themes of kindness, community and curiosity, the series is deeply rooted in the beauty and heritage of East Clare — from Wood Park Woods in Mountshannon to the mystery of Inis Cealtra, Holy Island. Eric joined Alan Morrissey in studio on Friday's Morning Focus to talk about the inspiration behind the series, his own personal journey back to storytelling, and why the Clare landscape continues to spark imagination.
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    7 min
  • Sports Preview - 19th Of February

    Sports Preview - 19th Of February
    Feb 20 2026
    Clare FM's Derrick Lynch was back to chat with Alan Morrissey on Friday's Morning Focus to look ahead to some sporting games that will be happening over the weekend. Games Previewed: National Hurling League Division 1B, Round 4: Kildare v Clare (Saturday, St. Conleth’s Park Newbridge, 6.30pm) National Football League: Clare v Laois (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, 2pm) Centra Camogie League Division 1B: Clare v Wexford (Saturday, Clareabbey, 2pm) LGFA National Football League Division 3: Clare v Laois (Sunday, Clarecastle Astro, 1pm)
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    10 min
  • U2 Surprise Fans With Politically Charged Six-Track EP Days Of Ash

    U2 Surprise Fans With Politically Charged Six-Track EP Days Of Ash
    Feb 20 2026
    One of the world’s biggest bands has surprised fans with a powerful and politically charged new release. U2 have dropped a six-track EP titled Days of Ash, described as an immediate response to current global events and released ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The EP tackles themes of war, democracy, protest and human rights, and even features collaborations with Ed Sheeran and Ukrainian artist Taras Topolia. To unpack the music, the message, and what it tells us about where U2 are creatively right now, Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare FM's Brian Flynn.
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    12 min
  • Bid To Encourage Protection For Hedgehogs As Numbers Plummet

    Bid To Encourage Protection For Hedgehogs As Numbers Plummet
    Feb 20 2026
    Hedgehog numbers are falling sharply across Europe, with dramatic declines recorded in recent decades and now a new Irish initiative is aiming to turn that around. Four researchers and hedgehog advocates have come together to launch Hedgehog Conservation Ireland, encouraging communities to take simple steps to help protect one of our most loved garden visitors. For more on this, Elaine O’Riordan from Hedgehog Rescue and the University of Galway School of Natural Sciences, joined Alan Morrissey on Friday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Sebastian Moldoveanu via Canva
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    10 min
  • Poetic Keys An Ode to County Clare - The Prelude [Wordsworth]

    Poetic Keys An Ode to County Clare - The Prelude [Wordsworth]
    Feb 20 2026
    Poetic Keys An Ode to County Clare - The Prelude [Wordsworth] by Clare FM
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    4 min
  • Kilmaley GAA’s Toughest Tribe 26

    Kilmaley GAA’s Toughest Tribe 26
    Feb 20 2026
    This Saturday, Kilmaley GAA Club is set to host what promises to be one of the standout community events of the year, ToughestTribe26. It’s all about bringing people together for a big physical challenge, plenty of team spirit, and a great day out in support of the club. To tell us more about what’s in store and how preparations are going, Alan Morrissey was joined by Kilmaley’s Senior Hurling Manager Brian Culbert. Photo (c) Kilmaley GAA
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    12 min