CITY BUSINESS CHIEFS DIFFERENT VIEWS ON NORTHERN SHOPPERS

Date Published: 29-Dec-2012

TWO chiefs of business organisations in Galway city have expressed different views on North of Ireland people coming to Galway to shop during the festive season.

More Ulster people are thought to have come South to do seasonal shopping this year, due to the troubles regarding flying the Union flag, with demonstrations disrupting trade in many Northern towns.

In an interview with Galway Bay Fm Anthony Ryan, President of the Galway City Business Association, said some shoppers were coming to Galway because of the demonstrations in Northen towns.

But in this week's "City Tribune" Michael Coyle, CEO of Galway Chamber of Commerce, said the boost to trade in Dublin, due to the Northern troubles, did not trickle down to Galway city or county.

While both men had similar views regarding Dublin and border towns benefiting most from additional shoppers, due to the Northern demonstrations, Anthony Ryan said Galway, to a lesser extent, also benefited.