Broadford coach Ger Hickey is hailing the display they delivered after half time that saw them claim an opening round victory in the TUS Clare Senior Hurling Championship. The East-Clare side sit second in Group 2 behind Éire Óg after their 0-27 to 0-22 win over Scariff. Scariff led by five points at the break, but a brilliant second half showing saw Broadford outscore their rivals by nine points. Hickey has been telling Clare FM's Derek Dormer the changes they made at half time proved crucial. Elsewhere, Kilmaley will head into the next round on top of Group 4 after their win over Newmarket. A strong finish to the game which saw Conor Cleary notch 1-1 helped Kilmaley secure the two points on a score of 1-22 to 1-17. Boss Brian Culbert says they struggled to get to grips with Newmarket's first half intensity.

Clare’s County Dog Warden is warning that trying to intervene in a dog attack can result in serious consequences. It comes after a German Shepherd managed to escape from his West Clare home and attacked and killed a dog at a neighbouring house. The resident tried to rescue her pet and suffered minor injuries. The German Shepherd has since been brought under control, and County Dog Warden Frankie Coote says without proper training, getting involved in a dog attack could be very dangerous.

Engineering talent from the Mid-West is making its mark on the international stage, as the University of Limerick's Formula Student team headed to Silverstone to compete in one of Europe’s biggest student engineering competitions.   The team has spent the past year designing, building and testing its own Formula-style race car, combining innovation, teamwork and practical engineering skills.   To tell us about the project, the competition and the journey behind the car, Derrick Lynch was joined by Newmarket-on-Fergus resident Jack Haverty, one of FSUL’s engineering team leads. Photo (c) Clare FM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is due to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House today in what will be a closely watched meeting as the war in Ukraine continues.     Zelensky is in Washington to attend the funeral of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, one of Ukraine’s strongest supporters in the US Congress, but the meeting with President Trump is expected to focus on the conflict, US support for Ukraine, and wider international security.    Derrick Lynch was joined by Donnacha Ó Beacháin, a Newmarket-on-Fergus native and Professor of Politics at Dublin City University, to learn more about what this means. Photo (c) geralt via Pixabay, Donald Trump

On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Derrick Lynch was joined by Fergal O’Keeffe, Ennis Native and creator of Travel Tales with Fergal podcast. Fergal recounted his travels in the Basque Country of Spain to remind us of the lovely weather we just had. Photo (c) Clare FM

Episode 7 - Finding Clare with Yana by Clare FM

A Clare animal is hoping to bring a rather unusual title back to the Banner County!   Derrick Lynch was joined by Maddy Dunne, whose pet pygmy goat, Baaaarney McKenna, has been selected to represent Clare in this year's Nose of Tralee competition.    It's only the second time ever that a goat has made it to the competition final, and Baaaarney is following in the hoofprints of his younger brother, Baaaanjo, who proudly represented Clare last year.     Maddy joined Derrick to tell us all about Baaaarney's bid for the title, what makes him such a special contender, and how people can get behind Clare's very own GOAT. Photo (c) Maddy Dunne

Nick Broad is a UK based author, researcher and busking advocate who is researching a book on the impact street performers have on the world.  He got in touch with serious concerns around some of the customs and practices he claims are in operation at the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience.  Derrick Lynch spoke with Nick to find out more.

This year’s Kilmihil Festival of Fun, takes place over the August Bank Holiday weekend, from Saturday the 1st to Monday the 3rd of August.   The festival promises a packed programme of activities for all ages. The event has become a highlight of the local calendar, bringing the community together for a weekend of fun, and Stephanie O’Grady joined Derrick Lynch to tell us what’s in store this year. Image (c) Kilmihil Festival Of Fun via Facebook

Derrick Lynch was joined by Clare-born composer Dominic McGonigal.   Originally from Spanish Point and now dividing his time between Clare and London, Dominic is preparing to release two major new albums.   The recordings feature his Cathedral Symphony, a large-scale orchestral work inspired by the architecture and symbolism of a cathedral, alongside a collection of sacred choral music influenced by Gregorian chant.    He’s launched a crowdfunding campaign to bring these works to life, and he joins us now to tell us more about the project and his musical journey. Photo (c) Dominic McGonigal

People on Clare County Council's housing waiting list are not asking for perfection – they are asking for a front door they can call their own.   That is the message from Aontú representative for Clare, June Dillon, who has called on Clare County Council to dramatically speed up the refurbishment of its vacant housing stock, arguing that unnecessary bureaucracy is prolonging the housing crisis for thousands of local people.   Clare County Council has 257 people on their waiting list over 7 years for housing with the national average re-let time for a social house by a local authority being approximately 35 weeks.     Derrrick Lynch spoke with Aontú representative for Clare June Dillon, followed by Cllr Tony O’Brien.  Photo (c) Clare County Council