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MWLIS Stakeholder Consultation Questionnaire

Midland and Western Livestock Improvement Society Ltd

Carrick Showgrounds have secured LEADER funding Seeking to conduct a feasibility study to examine the potential to upgrade the current facilities at the Showgrounds into a Community Hub and a Regional Multi-Functional Exhibition Centre.

As part of this study we wish to secure the views of key stakeholders. We would appreciate if you could take 5 minutes to complete this short survey which will help inform the study.
Section 1: Respondent Profile
1.Are you completing this questionnaire on behalf of an organisation or as an individual?
2.If completing as an organisation - Name of Organisation/Group
3.If organisation -Type of Organisation: (what best describes your organisation).
4.Primary area of operation if organisation / or if individual your location: (e.g., Carrick-on-Shannon, wider Co. Roscommon, Regional/National).
5.Current interaction with Carrick Showgrounds: (e.g., currently use for events, never used, use for specific activities like meetings, exhibitions, or training).
Section 2: Current Facility Assessment
6.How would you rate the current facilities at Carrick Showgrounds for your organisation’s needs? (1= poor, 5=excellent)
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7.What are the main constraints or challenges you face when using (or considering using) the current facility? (e.g., lack of indoor space, poor infrastructure, limited parking, insufficient utilities). What key enhancement do you feel are required?
Section 3: Future Needs and Potential Uses
8.This study aims to examine the potential and feasibility to redevelop the showgrounds to better utilise this resource for the region. Which of the following features are most important to you or your organisation(if organisations)? (Check all that apply):
9.If a new Multi-Functional Exhibition Centre were developed, how often might you / your organisation use it? (e.g., Weekly, Monthly, Annually for a major event).
10.What specific "flagship events" or activities do you believe are currently missing in the region that this site could host?
Section 4: Impact and Sustainability
11.In your view, what are the primary social or economic benefits this redevelopment could bring to Carrick-on-Shannon and the surrounding region?
12.Do you have specific suggestions for how the facility can achieve long-term financial sustainability? (e.g., specific revenue streams or management models).
13.Are there any environmental or climate-related features you would like to see integrated into the design?
Section 5: Collaboration and Governance
14.Should the usage of the facility be expanded what governance model do you believe would best serve the community while ensuring professional management? (e.g., CLG, Co-operative, or Hybrid model).
15.Is there anything else you would like to add to help inform the study?