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The economic downturn devastated many areas of Ireland, and one town in Tipperary which was particularly affected is urging people to support local businesses to help the area recover.

Four business owners based in Carrick-on-Suir have spoken about the struggles they face today in the presence of unfavourable conditions and unfair competition.

"If you do not have wage income in your town then your chances of being a successful business in the town are thwarted quite a lot," Pierce O'Loughlin of Carrick Print says.