Episode 130

Could a new walking route create a wave of tourism opportunities across Offaly? Tony McCormack TD makes the business case for Camino De Uíbh Fháílí and the potential for B&Bs, cafés, bike hire and other local enterprises along the route. Jolene Minogue of Paddy Flynn’s shares the unlikely story behind an Offaly whiskey that has reached the finals of Blas na hÉireann. Ladonna McCartan of Nook & Cranny in Portlaoise discusses the enduring appeal of independent retail after being named among Ireland’s shops worth travelling for. Plus, Sarah La Cumbre and Chris Ball outline Athlone Tennis Club’s ambitious plans for three indoor courts—and the €400,000 fundraising challenge still ahead.