Clare Traders United In Opposition To Planned Abbey Street Carpark Redevelopment

On Thursday’s Morning Focus, Alan was joined by John O’Connor who is the Chairperson of the Retailers of Ennis Group. John spoke about Ennis traders who are opposed to the planned redevelopment of Abbey Street and feel it could harm business opportunities in the county town. He previously discussed his belief that traders in Ennis will not benefit from the Abbey Street redevelopment and that it could result in the death of many businesses in the town. Alan spoke to many local business owners regarding the current plans including William Cahir, Cahir & Co Solicitors, Michelle O’Connell, O’Connell’s Pharmacy, Feargal Ó Dualaing, Ennis Bookshop, Michelle Brannigan, Eye Candy Opticians, Dervilla Evans, Ennis Bookshop, Orla, O’Brien’s Bagel Factory, Clodagh Deegan, Edel Reidy, Snack Shack, John O’Connor, Custy’s Music Shop and Gerry Connellan of Abbey Newsagents.

You can listen to the full interview below.