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Reevah - Irish Artist Of The Week

Derry indie-pop songstress Reevah has released her impassioned new single ‘Take What You Can’. Evolving from singer-songwriter beginnings towards an alternative-pop sound, Reevah (Aoife Boyle) has emerged as one of Northern Ireland’s most promising talents. Her debut album Daylight Savings, earned an NI Music Prize ‘Album of the Year’ nomination. Marking her first release since this acclaimed debut LP, ‘Take What You Can’ introduces a fresh chapter for the artist, seeing her blend heart-on-sleeve pop with country balladry that bridges her early-era sound with a more refined direction. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Kacey Musgraves, Olivia Dean, Role Model and CMAT, Reevah continues to channel resilience and feminine strength into a sound that burrows deep into the heart and soul. Written on a Summer's day in a small studio in her native Derry with longtime collaborator Brian Doherty, 'Take What You Can' unfolded effortlessly from the beginning: "It was one of those tracks that had almost written itself” Reevah says. “The story was already there, just waiting to be told. It feels like it paves the way for what’s to come, carrying through my previous sensibilities, themes, and sounds, but with a touch of something new and fresh. I really wanted to incorporate pedal steel guitar into this song - there’s something really fun and embracing about the tonal palette it creates and incorporating more country-leaning elements has always felt really natural to me." The single sets the tone for Reevah’s highly anticipated sophomore album: A hard-hitting but honest reflection on trust, betrayal, and the moment the truth finally cuts through the noise. She explains, “It’s about people who take kindness for weakness and the quiet strength it takes to stand still while everything unravels, knowing the truth will always rise.” With her signature atmospheric production and dulcet vocals, ‘Take What You Can’ sees Reevah continue to carve out a distinct space in Ireland’s music scene; one defined by an unflinching embrace of vulnerability and a refreshed sense of fearlessness. As her sophomore LP glimmers on the horizon for 2026, ‘Take What You Can’ sets the stage for an incredibly exciting year ahead.

Sports Preview - 26th of June 2026

Alan Morrissey was joined live in-studio by Clare FM’s Derrick Lynch to chat about the upcoming sporting fixtures for the weekend. - All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship: Offaly v Clare (Saturday, St Brendan's Park, Birr, 3:30pm) - Ladies All-Ireland Intermediate Football Championship Quarter-Final: Clare v Fermanagh (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, 2pm) - COMMENTARY ON CLARE FM Image (c) Clare FM

Contractors For Broadford And Cooraclare Sewerage Schemes To Be Appointed Next Year

Contractors won’t be appointed to begin major sewerage works in Broadford and Cooraclare until next year. Both villages were included in the Government’s €50m pilot wastewater programme in 2024, which aims to connect unsewered settlements to the network. Uisce Éireann has confirmed consultants will finalise designs for the projects by September. Responding to Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney at the Oireachtas Housing Committee, Head of Asset Management Seán Laffey says progress is being made.

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