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Longford Municipal District Cathaoirleach Gerry Hagan greets Santa at the switching on of the Longford town lights. Cllr Hagan is encouraging people to #ShopLongford this Christmas
Local shoppers are being encouraged to support Longford businesses this Christmas.
Longford Municipal District Cathaoirleach Cllr Gerry Hagan highlighted the importance of shopping locally.
Cllr Hagan commented, “I would like to wish everyone in our community of Longford Municipal Area, a very happy Christmas and a prosperous new year.
“I take this opportunity to encourage everyone to support our local businesses in Longford during the days and weeks ahead.
“We have a fantastic selection of shops and businesses in Longford, and I encourage everyone to #ShopLongford this Christmas.
“By shopping locally, we are supporting local jobs, local businesses and local communities. Every €10 spent locally generates almost €50 for Longford.
“These are the businesses who employ our families, friends and neighbours, and we can all do our part to ensure that these businesses continue to thrive in the future.
“Nollaig Shona daoibh go léir agus beannachtaí an tSéasúir.”
The #ShopLongford campaign, in its third year, is supported by Local Enterprise Office (LEO), Longford, part of Longford County Council, and Longford Chamber of Commerce.
The campaign highlights the many County Longford businesses who are offering great Christmas gifts this festive season, as well as the need to keep money in the local economy.
Longford Chamber of Commerce President Fiona Fenelon said, “Longford Chamber of Commerce are delighted to again partner with Longford Local Enterprise Office driving the shop local message through this year’s Shop Longford campaign.
“It is imperative that we all make a concerted effort to shop locally wherever possible. Every single €uro spent locally positively impacts our community. We are very lucky to have so many fantastic businesses on our doorstep which are excellently showcased through this year’s Shop Longford campaign. The campaign runs right up to Christmas, I appeal to everyone to take this opportunity to promote their business.”
Local businesses can email info@leo.longfordcoco.ie to get involved.
Find local businesses to buy from this Christmas by checking out the #ShopLongford section of LocalEnterprise/Longford.ie or following Local Enterprise Office, Longford on social media.
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