Retail jobs vital to local economy, says Kilkenny Chamber president

Retail promotion drive in Kilkenny to promote the local economy, supporting almost 1,000 businesses and thousands of local jobs

Anne Barber, newly-appointed President of Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce and owner of The Butterslip outlet in Kilkenny. Photo: Dylan Vaughan

Fashion, food, jewellery and entertainment outlets in Kilkenny are engaging with a drive to create an uplifting lifestyle experience for shoppers, and protecting retail jobs.

One driving force behind this collective drive is Anne Barber, Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce’s newly-appointed president.