On Black Friday hundreds of thousands of euro was expected to be spent. Ennis-based Retail Excellence Ireland believes the day is good for consumers, but puts pressure on smaller retailers. Lynn Drumgoole Head of Communciations and Public Affairs with Retail Excellence Ireland told Gavin the new ‘tradition’ does little for local business.
After a traumatic week for the IFA and a 17-hour meeting of the organisation’s Executive Council, Gavin spoke to Andrew Dundas, Chairperson of Clare IFA.
An Ennis estate proved that anti-social behaviour can be overcome. The Residents Association of Dun na hInse on the Lahinch Road in Ennis, met this week to outline details of their work to date and discuss future proposals. Martin Tuohy, Chairperson of the Residents Association at Dun na hInse joined Gavin in studio.
Ahead of an initiative to offer pre-Christmas confessions at the Skycourt Shopping Centre in Shannon, Gavin spoke to Fr Tom Ryan, PP.
With the issue of climate change on the political agenda, Roisin Garvey told Gavin of her plans to create a giant global tweet (#EarthtoParis) on Lahinch beach.
Bubbly hotelier and TV presenter, Francis Brennan, joined Gavin to chat about his new book, 'Counting my Blessings’. , Francis Brennan's Guide to Happiness'.
Our Friday panel included Michael Vaughan, Hotelier and Tourism Activist; Mairead Doyle Partner at Michael Houlihan & Partners Solicitors; and William Cahir of Cahir and Co Solicitors.
We heard music from Ennistymon Comhaltas when Ger McDonagh joined Gavin in studio.
