Clare Fm - Podcasts

Thursday's Morning Focus broadcasted live from Inis Cealtra Visitor Experience in Mountshannon as part of Clare FM’s Summer Tour. Alan Morrissey spoke with community leaders, local business owners, and residents about the village’s cultural vibrancy, tourism potential, and ongoing environmental and development projects. To discuss digital infrastructure and public works in East Clare, Alan was joined by Jackie Dermody, Analyst Developer at DigiClare and Declan Flanagan, Senior Executive Engineer with Killaloe Municipal District. Tourism came under the spotlight in a discussion with Maurice Walsh, Vice Chair of the Clare Tourism Advisory Forum. Maurice shared his concerns about visitor numbers and the need for increased investment in the sector. Mountshannon Community Council’s Paul Bugler and Inis Housing Association CEO Emer Watson discussed local housing and community development. Siobhán Mulcahy, County Arts Officer, spoke about creative spaces and upcoming arts events in the region, while Frank Bouch