Morning Focus was broadcasting live from The Burren Smokehouse in Lisdoonvarna, a great local business that is celebrating its 35th anniversary.
Firstly, Alan Morrissey was joined by Birgitta and Peter Curtin, Founders and Owners of the Burren Smokehouse who discussed the history of the Smokehouse, their products and food tourism.
Alan was then joined by Helga Himmelsbach, the organiser of a free concert called ‘Musicians For Road Safety”. It will be held in Ballyvaughan to mark the first anniversary of her husband’s death.
Alan was also joined by Tony Shannon, a member of Riverside Cycling Club. They chatted about The Sea To Summit 2024 cycle that took place over the weekend.
Afterwards, Alan was joined by Peter Jackson, the Head Chef of The Roadside Tavern and John Curtin.
Senator Martin Conway then joined Alan to discuss the issue of teenagers vaping in Ireland.
After that we had the Arts Round up with the County Arts Officer, Siobhán Mulcahy.
Alan was then joined by two members of the team at The Burren Smokehouse; Karin Funke, the Marketing and Export Manager and Noel O’ Connor the van driver, to find out how far the salmon travels!
After that we had our weekly In The Garden slot with Tom Stewart from Keane’s Garden Centre.
Alan was then joined by Jarlath O’ Dwyer, the CEO of Burren Ecotourism Network and Aran Casserly, Quality Assurance Manager at The Burren Smokehouse to discuss ecotourism, sustainability and quality.
To close the show, we had a sport preview with commentator Syl O’ Connor.
You can listen to the full interview below
