Lakes gift card initiative a welcome boost for south Mayo businesses

THIS year, more than ever, it's important to support local businesses and shop local.

In south Mayo, a novel initiative is to be launched soon that will give a timely boost to local businesses and make it convenient for customers to shop local this Christmas.

The Lakes Gift Card will be launched later this month.

The card has been described as the 'gift of choice this year', with over 70 participating businesses spread across Ballinrobe, Cong, Clonbur and the surrounding areas.

To quote the Believe in Ballinrobe Facebook page: 'This promises to be an amazing boost for local businesses and gives the chance for people and employers to give the gift of choice this year while supporting local.'

You can keep up to date on the roll-out of the initiative and launch date via the Lakes Gift Card Facebook page.