A Garda investigation is underway following an aggravated burglary at a domestic residence in Sixmilebridge.

The alarm was raised at around 11.45 last night, following an incident at a home in Cappa Lodge.

It’s understood a number of individuals entered the property armed with implements, threatened the female occupant and made their escape in the occupant's car.

There are no reports of injuries.

Sixmilebridge-based Local Community Safety Partnership Chair PJ Ryan, has described the incident as "disturbing" and is encouraging people in the local community to ensure their doors are locked.

The Industrial Development Authority has requested a meeting with the CEO of Daktronics to 'ascertain if anything can be done' to secure the future of the Ennistymon site.

In response to a parliamentary question from Clare TD Cathal Crowe, Enterprise Minister Peter Burke confirmed the inward investment agency is seeking cooperation with Daktronics management on the matter.

The American multinational entered redundancy talks earlier this month, putting up to 150 jobs at risk in north Clare.

Meelick Deputy Cathal Crowe has been telling Clare FM's Darragh O'Grady that a u-turn looks unlikely and that work is underway to provide clarity to workers before Christmas.

Music Network is celebrating 40 years of bringing high-quality live music to audiences across Ireland, with a special anniversary concert at glór in Ennis this Saturday. 

The concert will bring together some of Ireland’s leading traditional, folk, jazz and classical musicians. 

Alan Morrissey was joined by Deirdre Moynihan, Head of Programmes at Music Network, and Clare musician Niall McCabe, who will be performing as part of this special celebration.

Photo (c) Music Network via Glór

On Wednesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tommy Corbett from Carey Corbett Financial Solutions.

This week, Tommy discussed what could be included in this year's Budget.

If you want to send in any questions for Tommy contact 0861800964 or email [email protected]

Photo (c) Tommy Corbett

The Climate Change Advisory Council is warning that Ireland is not preparing quickly enough for more frequent and severe weather extremes, with many flood-relief schemes still years from completion.  

 

Here in Clare, the report also highlights significant flood-insurance gaps and the need for greater community resilience. 

 

Alan Morrissey was joined by Dr Sinead Sheehan, Futureproof Clare spokesperson, and Bridget Ginnity, Ennis Environmental Action Group member, to discuss climate adaptation, flood protection and practical steps communities can take to become more resilient.

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Women’s Health Week 2026 is running this week, with a packed programme of events taking place across Clare until October 4th.  

This year’s theme is “Strong at Every Age – Strong Bones, Strong Hearts, Strong Minds”, with activities focusing on physical health, mental wellbeing, nutrition, exercise and healthy ageing.  

Alan Morrissey was joined by Aideen Coates-Farrell, Physiotherapist from Youtheirapies, and Rachel Akers, World Masters Champion in Hammer Throw.

Photo (c) Clare FM

This Saturday (3rd October), Spanish Point Golf Club will host the Irish Blind Golf Classic, bringing golfers together for a special fundraiser in support of Irish Blind Golf.  

The event will also help raise awareness of the opportunities available to visually impaired golfers, with players including visually impaired Clare golfer Paddy Morgan taking part.  

For more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Paddy Morgan, and Captain of Spanish Point Golf Club, Thomas Hehir.

Image (c) Irish Blind Golf Golf Classic

The ESRI is warning that Irish households have yet to feel the full impact of recent energy price rises, with higher food prices expected in the coming months. 

Inflation is forecast to remain above 3% next year, while concerns are also growing over Government spending, housing supply and Ireland’s reliance on multinational tax revenues. 

 

Alan Morrissey was joined by Micheál Collins, Ennis Economist and Associate Professor of Social Policy at UCD, to look at what these latest warnings mean for households and for the wider Irish economy.

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Calls have been made for urgent action on a long-standing road safety issue in West Clare. Ennistymon Fine Gael Councillor Bill Slattery has renewed his call for the installation of a roundabout at the junction of The Square in Miltown Malbay. The issue was raised during the previous council term and dates back to 2015, with the West Clare Municipal District stating that any works on the route are subject to TII approval. Councillor Slattery says no progress has been made in a decade and the project is in danger of being forgotten about.

Two dogs have been returned to their owner after escaping during a break-in at a property in Ennis over the weekend.

Gardaí were called to the scene of the incident at a house where a man was minding the two small dogs for a friend.

The dogs escaped during the break-in and were later found by a neighbour, who kept them safe until they could be reunited with their owner.

County Dog Warden Frankie Coote says it was a stressful experience for the man involved.