Business owners who are taking part in the Cheque Out Irvinestown event. Back: Claude McKervey, Ted Maguire, Tom Read, Ian Coalter, Joe Mahon. Front: Karen Coalter, Dervilia McGinn-Brennan, Lorraine Humes, Clare Forde, Gerry McNamee
IN A bid to revitalise retail in the town, traders of Irvinestown are currently involved in a two-week shopping promotion.
It started last Saturday, 12th April and runs through until Saturday, 26th April.
One of the organisers, Gerry McNamee of Car Zone NI, Irvinestown explained that the local traders had decided to get together to form a working committee and from there, ‘Cheque out Irvinestown’ was born.
Already, “Cheque Out Irvinestown” promotion is in full swing, with people are flocking to the town to avail of the big savings and special offers in all the participating businesses.
In addition, they can enter the ‘Cheque Out Irvinestown” competition with a chance win £1,000 worth of shopping vouchers which can be redeemed in the local shops.
Irvinestown boasts over 60 family-run businesses offering value for money shopping along with exceptional personal customer service.
“If you come to Irvinestown for the value, you’ll stay for the service”, was how Mr McNamee put it.
He explained that, in a bid to attract more shoppers, and day trippers to the town, and, to reward the shops’ many loyal customers, ‘almost 100%’ of the businesses are involved in the, “Cheque Out Irvinestown” promotion.
“The traders have produced a cheque book containing over 60 pages, offering attractive savings and extra special offers in each business.
“Each time a customer makes a purchase in any of the participating businesses, they have the opportunity to enter a competition to win £1,000 worth of Irvinestown Shopping Vouchers.
The Irvinestown Cheque Books are available in all participating businesses. Click on www.visitirvinestown.co.uk or find us on Facebook for more details.
And, the two-week promotion has plenty to offer the kids.
This Saturday the programme features treasure hunts, a Name the Bunny contest, art competitions, a Kiddies Disco, and much more. The Easter Bunny(s) will be in attendance.
There will be live music on the main street from 2pm from St Eugene’s Brass & Reed Band followed by the Johnny Brooks with his ‘Garth Brooks’ tribute show.
The savings, the extra value, special offers along with the fun and games continue until Saturday 26th April when there will again be live music on the street from 2pm.
The draw to decide the winners of the £1,000 shopping voucher competition will take place at 5pm that day.
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