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All Folk’d Up To Close Out Sold-Out Sunday At The Amgen Irish Open In Doonbeg

Irish folk-rock band All Folk’d Up are set to headline the closing day entertainment at this year’s Amgen Irish Open in Doonbeg, bringing their high-energy live show to the mainstage in the Championship Village.   The Clare event will combine world-class golf with live music and entertainment, with the band performing as spectators celebrate the end of a major week for Irish sport.   Joining Alan Morrissey to chat about the upcoming performance, the band’s music and what it means to be part of the event was Ryan Kelly from All Folk’d Up. Photo (c) All Folk'd Up

Sinn Féin's Tommy Guilfoyle Elected Mayor Of Ennis

Ennis has its first Sinn Féin mayor in over a century following the election of Clarecastle Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle at the annual general meeting of Ennis Municipal District this week.    The Cork native ascended to the position after being nominated by fellow magpie, Fine Gael Councillor Paul Murphy.    The outgoing Cathaoirleach of Ennis MD, Fine Gael Councillor Mary Howard, will serve as leas-cathaoirleach for the coming 12 months - she was nominated for the position by Fianna Fáil Councillor Antoinette Baker-Bashua.    A postal worker with a background as a trade unionist, Councillor Guilfoyle has been on Clare County Council since the June 2024 Local Elections.    Clare FM's Seán Lyons was at the meeting and spoke to the new mayor about what the role means to him. Photo (c) Seán Lyons

Clare Man On His Battle Back From Death’s Door, Thanks To Life Saving Cancer Treatment

Gordon Flannery has had a year that nobody would want to go through.  The Ennis native, who is a publican in Listowel, Co. Kerry, received a colon cancer diagnosis in September of last year, and was told that he had just three months to live.  Gordon was extremely close to death when he underwent life-saving open bowel surgery in The Mater Hospital in Dublin to remove most of the tumour blocking his colon.  Gordon joined Alan Morrissey to share his story, and to encourage men to get checked. Photo (c) Clare FM

Travel Advice Amid Extreme Temperatures In Europe

Irish holidaymakers heading to Europe are being urged to take extra care as a severe heatwave grips large parts of the continent.   Temperatures have soared above 40 degrees in some popular destinations, including Spain, France, Italy and Portugal, prompting health warnings, travel disruptions and emergency measures.   The Irish Travel Agents Association is advising travellers to stay hydrated, avoid the hottest parts of the day and keep up to date with local weather alerts.  To discuss the situation and offer some practical advice for anyone travelling abroad this summer, Alan Morrissey was joined by Ennis-based Travel Counsellor, Gearóid Mannion. Image (c) Africa images via Canva

Tour De Munster Gears Up For 2026 Charity Cycle

More than 100 cyclists will take on a gruelling 600-kilometre journey across Munster this August as part of the 26th annual Tour de Munster charity cycle.   The event, which has raised over €5.5 million since it began, supports the vital work of Down Syndrome Ireland and helps fund services for individuals with Down syndrome and their families throughout the province.   As preparations continue for this year's four-day challenge, we're taking a closer look at what the fundraiser means for those who benefit from it.   Joining Alan Morrissey earlier was Sean Mc Killen, Committee Member with Down Syndrome Ireland's Clare Branch. Photo (c) Gerard McCarthy