Hundreds of local businesses in towns and villages across the country are poised to showcase the best they have to offer for a national "Green Friday" event this week. It wants local craft, design, hospitality, retail and other businesses to come together in a celebration of the best of small industry in counties across the country. Now in its fourth year, Ms Connolly and Ms O'Leary Fitzpatrick said this week's Green Friday event was more relevant and urgent than ever. Ms O'Leary Fitzpatrick, from Killavullen, said: "When you invest money in your local economy, you’re not just helping local business owners – you’re also helping yourself. Businesses can visit www.greenfridayireland.org or Green Friday Ireland on Facebook and Instagram to get involved, using hashtags #greenfridayireland and #showyourloveforlocal to connect with would-be shoppers.

Source: Irish Examiner November 23, 2020 18:00 UTC