A Miltown Malbay restaurateur claims the Willie Clancy Week ensures her business and others can survive into the winter.
Thousands are descending on the West Clare town this week to participate in the festivities of the 54th Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy.
The festival has long accepted as an economic godsend for the pubs, restaurants, shops and more in the region.
Irene Burden of the Old Bakehouse Restaurant says it’s likely she wouldn’t be able to remain open in the winter months without this week.
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