Traders in Skibbereen say the support of the local community has been a huge boost to their business
The West Cork town has been busy with shoppers all week following the reopening of all retail on Monday
Most of the stores in the town are locally owned and staffed and traders say they hope to see demand continue into the summer.
Finola Byrne from the family-owned 'Designs' says she has noticed a huge difference in the town this week:
Speaking to RedFM news, Cathal O'Donovan from the Book Shop on the Main Street says the town will benefit from it's location:
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