Border towns see spending dip 6%

SPENDING in border towns such as Dundalk and Letterkenny is down almost 6% over the last year despite attempts from retailers to keep shoppers in the South.

Research conducted by services firm Experian found, on the other hand, that spending in Northern locations such as Enniskillen, Newry and Derry is up almost 5%.

Irish footfall figures have fallen by up to 8% this year while Northern Irish footfall has increased by up to 7%.