Pat McCormick President of Dundalk Chamber is delighted to announce that sales of the Shop Local Gift Vouchers will exceed an unbelievable record sales of €2.5 million worth of Shop Local Gift Vouchers in 2024. That brings total sales to close to €10 million since their launch, an unbelievable amount in such a short period of time. Dundalk Chamber started this initiative over 9 years ago and they have been a success unmatched elsewhere. Pat mentioned that this was a huge effort put in by the Chamber to help local retail and this voucher scheme has given local retailers and businesses a welcome boost.
Pat thanked the business community of Dundalk for getting behind this scheme and buying the vouchers for their staff this Christmas. Pat mentioned “these sales would not have happened if it has not been for the good will of the business community who see the value in keeping money in the locality. Stopping the flow of money from the town has been our priority.” It is also an indication of how the general business community, be it In services, manufacturing or construction are doing well and achieving strong productivity. Pat also thanked members of the public who bought the vouchers and kept it local this Christmas.
Pat commented that “this initiative was set up to help keep money and protect local jobs within the local economy. The Chamber plan is to grow sales even more in 2025!”. The impact on the local economy is not just the €2.5million that will be spent locally but also the extra retail jobs will in turn generate further local spending in wages etc.
Paddy Malone PRO of Dundalk Chamber commented on the vouchers saying the give the receiver “the gift of choice as they can be spent in Toy Shops, Supermarkets, Restaurants, Hair Salons, Gift Stores, Gyms, Beautician, Clothes shops, and much more- you will be amazed with the selection of businesses now redeeming them which includes over 330 shops all around Dundalk and surrounding areas. “The vouchers now come in a €5 denomination as well as €10, €20 and €50’s. They are an ideal gift all year round for Birthdays, Weddings, Communions, Confirmations, Competitions, Retirements and staff rewards.
Paddy mentioned that the “beauty of these vouchers is that they do not expire, and the shops get the full amount back. They do not lose value over time.” He also noted that the recent Budget changes have introduced greater flexibility in 2025. The use of the scheme is both the simplest and most tax efficient way to reward staff.
Members of the public can buy the vouchers in Grants in Dublin St, Michael Smyth’s in Francis St, Central News Clanbrassil St, Centra Blackrock, Sheelans in Riverstown, Finnegans in Louth Village, Flanagan’s Mace on the Dublin Rd. and Victory’s Centra in Dunleer, Valentines Centra and Lush in Carlingford, Barry’s Shop Grange , Dundalk Credit Union Market St and The Ramparts.
You can also purchase them online on www.shoplocaldundalk.ie – there is no charge for delivery. The vouchers can also be purchased directly from the Dundalk Chamber of Commerce Office by calling Brenda on Tel: 042 9336343 or email accounts@dundalk.ie To check out the full list of outlets who are redeeming the Shop Local Gift Vouchers visit https://shoplocaldundalk.ie “
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For further information on this press release call Paddy Malone on Tel: 042 9336744 mobile 086-8244098 or email paddy@malone.ie
