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Officially opening Vincent’s Charity Shop at William Street in Carrick-on-Suir were Manager Breda Tobin, Fr Paul Waldron who blessed the shop and a young guest who cut the ribbon
Carrick-on-Suir’s Vincent’s Charity Shop marked its move to a new location in the town centre with a special blessing of the premises, Christmas carols and a celebration for customers.
The shop has transferred from 102 Main Street to William Street opposite St Nicholas Church so it was only appropriate that Fr Paul Waldron, PP of St Nicholas & Faugheen Parish carried out a blessing at the official opening of the new premises before Christmas.
Fifth and Sixth Class students from the nearby Presentation Primary School performed Christmas carols and refreshments were laid on for guests.
Vincent’s Shop Manager Breda Kirby thanked all who joined staff and volunteers in celebrating the opening of the store at its new location.
“We are incredibly grateful for the warm welcome and support we’ve received,” she wrote in a post published on the shop’s Facebook page.
She paid tribute to the shop’s wonderful team whose “dedication, passion and hard work” made the move possible and Fr Waldron for the beautiful blessing. His words had filled the shop with “grace and positivity”.
Ms Kirby thanked the Presentation Primary School singers for adding Christmas spirit to the occasion with their lovely carols and the members of Carrick Men’s Shed for their help with painting the premises.
“The community spirit in Carrick-on-Suir is truly something special, and we feel so fortunate to be a part of it,” she wrote.
Ms Kirby also paid tribute to all the shop’s donors.
“Without your generosity, this shop wouldn’t be possible. Your support makes all the difference in allowing us to continue our important work.”
Members of Carrick-on-Suir’s St Nicholas & St Molleran’s Conference of St Vincent de Paul at the official opening of the Vincent’s Charity Shop at its new location at William Street in Carrick-on-Suir. Pictured from left are: Marian Grace, Michael Lonergan, Bridget Fitzpatrick, Tom O’Keeffe, Mona Killeen, Sr Veronica Casey and John Connolly. Picture Anne Marie Magorrian
Check out more photos from the Vincent's Shop opening in this week's edition of The Nationalist now on sale in local shops.
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