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The ATO this week conducted an extraordinary unannounced raid on the politically connected sect known as the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, which preaches a “hatred” for the world.

Investment platform co-founder Sean Katz has reset a suburb record to buy near billionaire Stephen Lowy, filmmaker George Miller and developer Vaughan Blank.

The couple’s house purchase from Eels rugby league legend Nathan Hindmarsh has smashed a suburb record and marks a special homecoming.

The couple’s house purchase from Eels rugby league legend Nathan Hindmarsh has smashed a suburb record and marks a special homecoming.

Home » Breaking News » New voices to come to the fore at Clare FM from next Tuesday Clonlara’s Alan Morrissey has been unveiled as the new presenter of Morning Focus on Clare FM. Fiona Cahill, from Ennis, has been appointed as the station’s Head of News. New voices to come to the fore at Clare FM from next Tuesday June 5, 2021 PERSONNEL changes are in the pipeline at Clare FM with a new presenter set to take over the hugely popular Morning Focus current affairs show from Tuesday next, Ju...

A new era for Clare FM’s Morning Focus programme begins on Tuesday, June 8th, when Alan Morrissey takes over as presenter. The 40-year-old, who lives in Clonlara, takes over the reins from Gavin Grace, who had fronted the stations flagship current affairs show since 2015. Alan has an extensive background in broadcasting, having worked for a […]

It IS possible to implement a Basic Income for artists and art workers, according to Social Justice Ireland. The Think-Tank’s latest study shows that the Government could honour its commitment to pilot a Universal Basic Income by introducing a Basic Income for artists as proposed recently by the Arts and Culture Recovery Taskforce Report. They […]

Clare FM Text 086 1800 964 13th May 2021 Picture © Pixabay Cabinet has signed off on amendments to the Fair Deal scheme which covers the cost of nursing home care. New legislation will introduce a three-year cap on financial contributions for farmers and small business owners, when calculating the cost for nursing home care. Currently, they have to set aside 7.5 percent of the value of their land every year to fund a place in a nursing home, and there’s no cap on contributions. C...

Clare FM Text 086 1800 964 13th May 2021 Ennistymon Puca On Thursday’s Morning Focus, Gavin Grace spoke to the man behind the controversial Púca of Ennistymon statue – proposed to be erected in the town. Aidan Harte, a sculptor living in Dublin, found himself and his artwork in the spotlight, following local resident’s objections to the statue on the grounds that they felt it bore a demonic presence and was out of character for the town. He chatted to Gavin about the huge r...

Would You Support Calls For One-Off Bank Holiday In September? 12th May 2021 The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation are calling for a one-off bank holiday to be introduced in September to boost the tourism sector. With expectations that this summer will be one of domestic tourism, the group are calling for this extra bank holiday as a means of extending the summer season. On Wednesday’s Morning Focus, Gavin Grace spoke to Catherine Flanagan, Special Projects Lead with the Irish Tourism Indu...