Dublin businesses urge people to start Christmas shopping early to avoid long lines in December

COMPANIES IN DUBLIN have urged the public to start their Christmas shopping early in an attempt to avoid long lines in December.

DublinTown, a group of 2,500 businesses in Dublin city center, said stores are gearing up for Christmas and “more street and in-store space management will be required to meet physical distancing needs. “.

The group noted that 2020 has been “an extremely difficult year for Dublin city center businesses.” Urge people to shop at local retailers, either in store or online, when possible.

“After Covid, we all want to see a vibrant capital city, and for that to be a reality, we need to make sure that we support the city’s businesses, and if buying online, the public is encouraged to buy from sites that support jobs. in Ireland, “said a spokesman. He said.

DublinTown will not be able to provide new Christmas lights on some streets as planned, they added, but will install lights on 26 streets in the city center, including Grafton and Henry Street.

The ‘Nollaig Shona Duit’ sign previously on Wicklow Street will transfer to Grafton Street.