Retail,Commercial,Employment and Enterprise

Retail, Commercial, Employment and Enterprise

Caherconlish is a service centre for its own community and rural hinterland. The village is predominantly a commuter village, with over 90% of the workforce with a fixed workplace not at their home, working outside the settlement (POWSCAR Data 2016).  Services in the village include retail, pubs, restaurants, a post office, a credit union, community and professional services. Caherconlish has potential for retail expansion by occupying vacant units in the village centre. The new LAP will focus on encouraging and facilitating community based enterprises within Caherconlish.  The development of local enterprise and employment in the village and any expansion of existing facilities needs to be planned and managed to ensure an appropriate mix of facilities to sustain a vibrant village. The new plan will need to examine and identify any shortfalls in the provision of services and allow for the adequate zoning of lands to facilitate this type of development.

Q. What type of retail/ commercial services are required to serve the population and where should developments be

located?

Q. What supports/services are required in the area to sustain and grow employment and employment potential?

Q. How can the LAP support tourism in Caherconlish?

Q. How can Caherconlish further capitalise on business opportunities?