Celebrations rang through Letterkenny town centre yesterday afternoon as the Letterkenny Chamber marked the phenomenal growth of the ShopLK scheme over the past two decades.
The event at An Grianan plaza kicked off a series of festivities planned for the coming weeks and months to commemorate ShopLK’s 20th birthday.
Guests from the business community and wider Letterkenny community came together to reflect on the ShopLK initiative’s history and team effort in keeping shopping local. The event highlighted the importance of ShopLK vouchers and promotions in supporting local jobs and promoting Letterkenny as a thriving retail destination. Music, burgers, and ice cream added to the party atmosphere.
Cllr. Jimmy Kavanagh, Donnan Harvey, Claire McDonough, Chamber President, Cllr Gerry McMonagle, Letterkenny Mayor and Liam Ward, Director of Community Development & Planning Services. Photo Clive Wasson
Ann Louise McClintock, Marie Shields, Emma Boylan and Claire McDonough, Chamber President. Photo Clive Wasson
Toni Forrester, CEO – Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce, with Leonard Watson and Paddy Doherty at the Letterkenny Chamber’s event to mark the 20th Anniversary of the Shop LK Vouchers at An Grianan Theatre on Wednesday last. Photo Clive Wasson
Established in 2004 by the Letterkenny Chamber, ShopLK has grown from strength to strength. Gift card sales have seen year-on-year increases, solidifying ShopLK Gift Cards as the preferred gift option for any occasion and a popular employee reward. ShopLK voucher sales reached an impressive €5,740,277 in 2023.
As ShopLK gift cards are only redeemable in Letterkenny, this brings profit to the town and supports local jobs. Records show that at least one third of customers using the card, often spend up to 4 times the value so last year’s spending could be a potential injection of up to €20m.
Stay tuned to ShopLK social media for more.
See all the photos from the birthday party here:
Cllr. Gerry McMonagle, Letterkenny Mayor and Paddy Doherty, Divisional Manager, Community & Enterprise Division Donegal County Council enjoy an ice cream. Photo Clive Wasson
Joe Gibson perfoming with Banjo. Photo Clive Wasson
Briann McBride, Claire McDonough, Chamber President, Pat Brady, Patrick McBride and Amanda Johnston. Photo Clive Wasson
Kalie McDevitt, Jimmy Kavanagh, Kristine Reynolds and Sarah Marie McDevitt. Photo Clive Wasson
Margaret Coyle and Mary Devlin. Photo Clive Wasson
Ann Louise McClintock, Anne Condon and Clare McNickle . Photo Clive Wasson
Patrica McBride and Jimmy Kavanagh. Photo Clive Wasson
Ella and Sarah Moen. Photo Clive Wasson
Kristine Reynolds, Siobhane Grant, Leona Ferguson and Claire McDonough, Chamber President. Photo Clive Wasson
Anne Condon, Toni Forrester and Frances Spears. Photo Clive Wasson
Claire McDonough, Chamber President and Shane Grant, PGIM. Photo Clive Wasson
