Press Release

Unique Christmas experience at Walled City Market

Thursday, 15 December 2005

Traders in Waterloo Place and Guildhall Square are gearing up for a busy Saturday as the Walled City Market takes place tomorrow, December 17.

Welcoming the initiative, the Mayor, Cllr Lynn Fleming said: “ This novel shopping experience will represent an opportunity for shoppers to browse around the diversity of stalls and shops in the Walled City Market place and purchase everything from organic foodstuffs to speciality goods and Christmas gifts.”

Stephen Kelly, Chief Executive of the City Centre Initiative welcomed the market and commented that such events were important to diversifying the retail offer in the City. He commented: “This Market initiative allows existing and new traders an opportunity to profile their businesses, enhance their customer base and satisfy consumer demand. As Christmas approaches, it is great to see so many shoppers in this part of the City”.

Events such as these profile Guildhall Square and Waterloo Place as part of a premier retail destination and will provide an opportunity for shoppers to explore other parts of the Walled City that are home to speciality retailers.

Commenting in advance of the market, Patricia Duddy from the Duddy Group said " We welcome the Christmas Market as it will draw new customers and bring life and vibrancy to the pedestrian area. We run three businesses in the area and as part of the market promotion we will be offering extra value to customers on the day including 25% of jewellery at Glendennings.”

This is one of a series of similar markets supported by Council’s Economic Development Programme and DETI’s EU Building Sustainable Prosperity Programme.

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