Clare Activist Says Support Of Conor McGregor Fight "Disgusting & Disgraceful"

Clare Activist Says Support Of Conor McGregor Fight "Disgusting & Disgraceful"

A prominent Clare activist says any engagement with Conor McGregor's upcoming fight is an insult to survivors of rape and sexual violence. The Dublin native who makes his return to MMA tomorrow morning was found civilly liable for the sexual assault of Nikita Hand in November 2024. A High Court Jury found that he raped Ms Hand in a Dublin Hotel Room in December 2018. Clare Leader Forum Co-Founder Ann Marie Flannagan says he shouldn't be glorified in any manner.

Clare FM Sideline View Friday July 10th

Coming up on the show, we will be reflecting on Clares loss to Limerick with Tony Considine and having a chat about the overall hurling year We will also look ahead to this years Will We Go Cusack Cup final and check in with the Junior Cycle Tour of Ireland which has been making its way across the county this week

Antanna - Irish Artist Of The Week

Antanna is the latest musical project from Tony Hoyne. Born in Kilkenny, and living in Dublin, Antanna has emerged on the Irish indie folk scene with his deeply personal songwriting and evocative vocal delivery. Drawing on folk sensibilities, contemporary production and raw emotional honesty, he has built a growing following for songs that speak to heartache, hope and the complexity of relationships. Antanna blends elements of folk, indie, and alternative music in rich and powerful storytelling, weaving alternative folk-tinged textures with raw lyrical honesty. Irish Indie Folk Artist Antanna releases new ep “This is The Show". The title track from the new ep pairs a lively rhythm with lyrics that cut a little deeper than they first appear. “This is The Show” captures the quiet performance people put on for each other, when the side you show is not the side of you that’s real. Lines like “I’m half the man I used to be” land with a kind of plain honesty, while the recurring image of dancing to someone else’s tune gives the song its emotional anchor. With “This Is The Show,” Antanna leans further into a sound that blends indie folk storytelling with a more energetic edge. It’s a song that invites you in with its rhythm, then leaves you sitting with its meaning a little longer than expected.

Clare Vet Urging Pet Owners To Be Proactive Amid Viral Outbreak

Clare pet owners are being urged to take proactive measures following an outbreak of a viral disease with a high mortality rate in the West of the county. It comes as an animal shelter in West Clare has been forced to close due to an outbreak of Panleucopaenia. The An Cat Dubh Sanctuary at Cloonlaheen, near Miltown Malbay has confirmed blood tests in the case of a number of deceased cats and kittens has detected the presence of Panleucopaenia. The Shelter has since closed, meaning it can't currently facilitate re-homing requests, admissions or rescues. It's founder Dr Rhona Lucas says they've implemented stringent infection controls in the wake of the incident and are working to determine the origin and extent of the outbreak. She says there's a huge body of work ahead. The airborne disease, which attacks white blood cells, is highly contagious and has a high mortality rate amongst kittens in particular. The symptoms include high fevers, profound lethargy, loss of appetite, severe vomiting and diarrhea. John Garrahy from Treaty Veterinary Clinic in Shannon says the disease can easily spread and is likely circulating in the local environment. He's told Clare FM, however, that hydration and anti-biotics are effective treatments and he's encouraging pet owners to consider a highly effective vaccine.

Up To €13M To Be Sought For Mars Cinema Redevelopment

Funding of up to €13m will be sought for the redevelopment of the Mars Cinema in Kilrush. It comes as the Kilrush Town Team has confirmed its intention to apply to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for the allocation. Clare County Council meanwhile has signalled its intention to commence a Part X planning application for the Kilkee to Kilrush section of the West Clare Greenway. Senior Executive Planner Aisling Leahy says it will be a gamechanger for the region.