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Relief as businesses welcome customers back
BACK TO BUSINESS: Roberto Brandano, Bridgefield, Killarney pays a visit to Enda Walshe at Quills, High Street to shake up his wardrobe as businesses reopened on Monday. Photo: Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan
By Michelle Crean
The keys turned on Monday morning and it was a huge relief to business owners to finally welcome their loyal customers back into their shops.
Since closing on New Year's Eve due to COVID restrictions clothing shops found that it was out with the winter stock and have reported a demand for lighter summer outfits.
Enda Walshe, Manager of Quill's Menswear on High St, said there were some very happy customers this week.
"It's great to back, and we're thrilled to see everyone," he told the Killarney Advertiser.
"It was busier earlier this week, there was a good burst there. Monday was very busy, we had fellas in looking for lighter summer clothes. Our last sale was a winter anaroak and the first was a summer shirt and shorts because of the change of season." Enda, who has worked in Quills since 1995, anticipates that weekends going forward will be extremely busy as people prepare to stock up on the new season's clothing.
Macbees, located on New St, also said that they were very busy since reopening.
During the months when the physical shop was closed they switched to selling online, but said there's nothing like being able to greet the customer face to face.
"It's wonderful to welcome everyone back," Doranne Hickey said.
"We're delighted to be open again. Customers are really happy to see colour and feel fabric, to be able to touch it rather than see it on a screen."
She added that customers this time around feel more comfortable knowing the safety protocols in place and with the increase in vaccinations.
"There's a very positive vibe and people are looking forward to occasions again."
For hairdresser Eva Riordan in Ruby Tuesday on Park Road, they too have been extremely busy since reopening last week.
"It's amazing to be back to normal after being closed for five months," Eva told the Killarney Advertiser.
"It's nice to meet customers again. It's been so busy."
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A vibrant reopening at Mac Bee’s, New Street as Eileen O’Sullivan and Aoife McBride put out their colourful stock. Photo: Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan -
Open for business at Killarney Carpet & Furniture Centre from l-r were: Tara Collins, Rachel Loughnane and Johan Ashe. Photo: Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan
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Roberto Brandano, Bridgefield, Killarney pays a visit to Enda Walshe at Quills, High Street to shake up his wardrobe as businesses reopened on Monday. Photo: Marie Carroll-OÕSullivan -
Michelle O’Connor (left) and Maria O’Sullivan (right) excited to welcome their customers back to Who’s4Shoes, High Street. Photo: Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan -
Delighted to reopen their doors at Keane’s Jewellers again from l-r were: Joan Lenihan, Andrea McCarthy and Susan Moriarty. Photo: Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan -
Mike O’Leary back in business in Brian James at their new store on Main Street. Photo: Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan -
Thumbs up from the Nike team at Killarney Outlet Centre as they opened their doors for business. From l-r were: Alyssa O’Sullivan, Sarah Kerrisk, Helena Daly O’Brien, Jacob Farengolm, Karen Barry, Sarah Casey and Suze Hannan. Photo: Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan -
Delighted to reopen their doors at Scarlett, Scott Street, Killarney are Anne Finn and proprietor Karen Griffin. Photo: Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan -
Back in business at Ruby Tuesday, Park Road Upper, from l-r are: Eva Riordan, Deirdre O’Donoghue, Triona O’Shea and Elyse Brosnan. Photo: Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan -
Store Manager Denise Smyth (right) and Norma Burke (left) delighted to be back at work at Pavers Shoe Wear, Killarney Outlet Centre. Photo: Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan -
Looking forward to a good season, Denis O’Neill, reopens for business on Plunkett Street at D. O’Neill & Sons, Fishing Tackle and Gift Shop. Photo: Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan
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