Red Threads of Joy

All last week, we heard daily reports from our very own Colum McGrath on his adventures in Kenya. 

Colum was in Mombasa with the Clare-based Ray of Sunshine Foundation, sharing powerful stories of how local generosity is transforming lives.

He spoke with Alan Morrissey on Mondays Morning Focus to share his experience.

Photo (c) Colum McGrath

Colum McGrath Reflects On His Experience In Kenya

The Clare-based Chair of the Oireachtas Education Committee says any third-level supports introduced in budget 2026 should be permanent measures.

Student fees were cut by €1,000 in last years budget, however the Government has already ruled out the prospect of once-off payments this time round.

However it's been reported today that college and university fees will be cut by up to €500 in next months budget.

Meelick Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan the details won't be known until budget day.

Clare Govt TD Wants To See Permanent Student Fee Cuts In Budget

A star-studded concert will take place in the heart of Ennis town later this week, with the aim of raising funds to enable the delivery of vital humanitarian aid to people on the ground in Gaza. 

The Temple Gate Hotel will host this night of music and solidarity to support the Freedom Flotilla Coalition this Thursday (18th September). 

On Mondays Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke with musician Aisling Lyons who is the organiser of the gig.

Photo (c) Clare FM

Clare Gig For Gaza In Aid Of The Freedom Flotilla Coalition

This Saturday marks Clare Pride!  

Clare Pride 2025 will take place over 3 days on the weekend of Friday, 19th September to Sunday, 21st, September in Ennis. 

To celebrate, all this week we’ll be sharing stories from people who have bravely shared their experiences with us. 

We hear from Ed Slattery.

Photo (c) Visit Clare

Clare Pride 2025 In Ennis

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Clare musician and composer – and previous In Profile guest - Neil Ó Lochlainn will be bring a Clare premiere to Doolin for this year’s Culture Night. 

‘Emain Abhlach’ is an imagined Irish mythological tale expressed through a suite of music in three movements with an interwoven text by acclaimed Irish poet Aifric Mac Aodha. 

It will be performed at The Attic, Hotel Doolin this Friday (19th of September). 

To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined on Monday's Morning Focus by Neil Ó Lochlainn and Erin Slattery.

Photo (c) Clare FM

Neil Ó Lochlainn’s Emain Ablach In Doolin

Nos tenían amarrados porque nos juntamos a conversar de todo lo que habíamos visto y no habíamos comentado aún. Consideren esto un charquicast altamente variado, pero con cosas que seguro les interesa escuchar. En orden, hablamos de esto:

-       Los dos primeros episodios de Alien Earth.

-       La película Together.

-       La película La hora de la desaparición (Weapons).

-       La nueva Y dónde está el policía (The Naked Gun, 2025).

-       La película Atrapado robando (Caught Stealing) de Darren Aronofsky.

Hay spoilers de Weapons, pero están señalizados y les indicamos a qué minuto ir para saltárselos. 

Y recuerde: Si busca películas y series en formato físico (DVD, bluray, UHD, etc.), bandas sonoras y/o encargos personalizados, la mejor opción es www.filmico.tv

Y si busca pre-estrenos, material exclusivos y apoyar el podcast, lo esperamos en www.patreon.com/hermeselsabio 


FlimCast: Alien Earth + Together + Weapons + The Naked Gun + Atrapado robando.

To review the sporting fixtures, Alan morrissey was joined on Monday’s Morning Focus by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch  and Paudie Carmody

Games Reviewed:


TUS Clare SFC Quarter- Finals:


Lissycasey v St Breckan's (Saturday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg)  

Eire Óg v Miltown Malbay (Saturday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg)  

Kilmurry Ibrickane v Doora Barefield (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg)  

Cratloe v Ennistymon (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg)


TUS SFC Relegation Final:


Kilmihill v Wolfe Tones (Saturday, Clarecastle)  


IFC Quarter-Final:  


Corofin v Shannon Gaels (Saturday, Balynacally)  

Kilrush Shamrocks v Cooraclare (Saturday, Doonbeg)  

Clondegad v Naomh Eoin (Sunday, Cooraclare)  

Banner v Coolmeen (Sunday, Kilmihill)  


IFC Relegation Final:  


O’Currys v Ennistymon (Saturday, Quilty)  

Also we looked ahead to the Clare Credit Unions Senior Camogie Championship.

Sports Review - September 15th

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