Michael McCarthy wrote Clon into the final 10 towns
in the recent Irish Times online competition. Now it is the turn of
the shops.
Perhaps there is someone out there that can write one of our
shops to the top. I’ve had a quick glance at the Facebook page and I see
that there already a write up on Etain Hickey’s. Note the extract below and you can check it out
at the following links:-
or
--- Mick Hanly
Times may be tough in retail, but it’s not time to close up shop.
Far
from it. Ireland’s small independent shops are fighting to stay on the
scene, with the help of you, the loyal customer. Here at the Magazine,
we love to shop, and we know you do too. From your friendly local grocer
to your favourite boutique; from the bookshop that survives against the
odds, the interiors shop selling beautiful wares to the old style
drapery and haberdashery you could spend hours in; from the cobbler who
mends your shoes to the emporium specialising in coffee, or hardware, or
fishing gear – we want to hear about them, and let all our readers
know.
Later in the summer we will gather together the best
independent Irish-owned shops around the country in a special edition of
the Magazine celebrating the cream of Irish retailers.
So
whatever your reasons for loving your local shop, be it the atmosphere,
the top-notch customer service, the value, the best Irish designs,
quirky sales ideas, delicious treats, whether it caters for small
budgets or big blow-outs, we want to hear about them.
Tell us
about your favourite shop or shop-keepers by emailing
bestofirishshops@irishtimes.com or commenting on our Facebook page,
facebook.com/irishtimes.
We want to hear from you.
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