Traders in Cork say people have shopped local this Christmas
Traders in Cork say people here on Leeside made a huge effort to shop local this year.
The impact of the pandemic was felt by many retailers and businesses across Cork who were forced to shut their doors on different occasions due to the restrictions imposed as a result of the COVID19 outbreak.
It led to calls for an extra effort to shop local by Cork business organisations ahead of the festive season.
Speaking to RedFM News Noreen Houlihan of 'Individual Gifts' in Cobh says people made every effort in the town to do just that, and the town has come together this year in solidarity.
"The whole town is coming together, which is lovely to see.
"There's a great atmosphere around the town. In the evening you have Addicted, a new place which is open until 10pm every evening serving coffee and crepes.
"And then you have Truly Scrumptious over on the promenade, so they're open as well, and you have people coming to Cobh just to see the lights."
More from Cork
-
Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
-
Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
-
International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
-
UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
-
Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
-
UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries