Family event with VIPs to launch new Enable Ireland shop in Mayo's county town
Special VIPs, including GAA star Matthew Ruane, will open the new Enable Ireland shop on Main Street, Castlebar, during an afternoon of family entertainment from 12 p.m. on Friday, August 23.
Enable Ireland has provided community-based services to children and adults with physical disabilities and their families in Mayo since 1992. For 25 of those years, it has had a presence in Castlebar with its charity shop on Hopkins Road.
The shop has now relocated to a larger premises on Main Street, which will offer even more of pre-loved, new, and vintage treasures. Enable Ireland will mark the occasion by inviting the public to the special launch party on August 23.
The event will include entertainment for all ages and light refreshments. Matthew Ruane will be one of the VIPs cutting the ribbon to officially open the new shop, while children young and old are also invited to have their photo taken with Mickey Mouse. Plus, there will be jellies and bubbles on offer for children.
A 'golden ticket' hunt is taking place during the event too, with an array of prizes to be won which have been generously donated by fellow Castlebar businesses.
To top off the afternoon’s entertainment, local musicians Sean Healy & Friends will be performing traditional music.
Enable Ireland has a network of 28 charity shops around Ireland selling a range of pre-loved, new and vintage clothing and accessories. On a regular day, customers can get great bargains on these items.
During the shop launch on August 23, visitors will receive a further 10% discount on any items purchased in the new shop. It’s a fantastic opportunity to browse with many gems to find at low prices.
All 100% of the profits from the Enable Ireland shop on Main Street, Castlebar, support local disability services for children and adults with disabilities. In Mayo, Enable Ireland run a connected home support and transport service for children with disabilities. The service provides individual in-home support and group respite sessions and also provides a transport service to bring children to and from activities in the local area. Approximately 80 children living in Mayo avail of the service. The service is based in McHale Business Park in Castlebar.
Mary Hynes, Enable Ireland retail manager, said: “We invite the residents of Castlebar to join us at our new shop on Main Street for a fun-filled afternoon. Our team of staff and volunteers have worked hard to put together this event. It’s going to be a ball.
“We’re excited to officially launch in our new location in Castlebar and celebrate with our neighbours. Please pop in to say hello and have a browse. There’ll be lots of interesting, high-quality and stylish treasures to find when you visit. We update our inventory regularly so there’s always a new gem to be found!”
Visit www.enableireland.ie to find out more about Enable Ireland.