City’s major retailers to open on Stephen’s Day

WITH some of Dublin’s stores planning to open on St Stephen’s Day, some of the biggest stores in Cork city are planning to follow suit in a bid to generate extra sales after a difficult year for the retail industry.

The Cork Business Association (CBA) called on the city council last night to support the traders by opening some of the publicly-owned car parks for shoppers.

“We would like to see Paul Street car park open on the day,” CBA chief executive Donal Healy said.