Lord Mayor urges retailers not to open Stephen’s Day

THE Lord Mayor of Cork has urged large city retailers to abandon their plans to open on St Stephen’s Day.

Thu, 10 Dec, 2009 - 00:00
Eoin English

“We need to get the balance right between people shopping locally and enjoying the spirit of Christmas,” Cllr Dara Murphy said.

His call came last night ahead of a meeting this morning between the city’s business leaders, Bus Éireann and gardaí to discuss parking arrangements on December 26.

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CourtsPlace: Black Ash parkPlace: City HallPlace: gardaíPerson: Lord MayorPerson: Lord Mayor of CorkPerson: CllrPerson: Dara MurphyPerson: GardaíPerson: Donal HealyPerson: HealyPerson: MurphyEvent: Stephen’s DayEvent: St Stephen’s DayEvent: ChristmasEvent: Christmas DayOrganisation: Bus ÉireannOrganisation: Brown ThomasOrganisation: Marks and SpencerOrganisation: Cork Business AssociationOrganisation: CBA
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