The cancellation of this year’s Willie Clancy Summer School will represent a significant economic blow to Miltown Malbay and the surrounding areas.
Organisers of the event have taken the decision to cancel its 2020 edition, in light of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
The 48th year of Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy was due to be held this July, and this cancellation is the first in its history.
The announcement won’t come as a surprise, particularly in light of government regulations on mass gatherings.
However, it does represent a significant blow to the local economy.
Administrator of the Willie Clancy Summer School, Harry Hughes, says they had no other option.
This news represents a major economic blow to Miltown Malbay, and surrounding areas.
Some publicans say ‘Willie Week’ represents 20% of their annual turnover.
However, Harry Hughes says it wasn’t possible to hold even a reduced programme this July.
He is hopeful that they may be able to stage a weekend of events later in the year, and is adamant that they will be back in 2021.
Brian McLoughlin, Clare FM, first for local news.
