Four people are set to lose their jobs at the end of the month due to the impending closure of the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) charity shop in Letterkenny.
The National Board of the organisation is to close eight of its retail outlets around the country that have been part of their fundraising efforts.
A ‘clearance sale’ began at the Letterkenny shop last week and it is no longer taking donations.
Donegal Daily understands that four people are currently employed there, as well as two TUS scheme workers and five volunteers. All staff and volunteers have been informed of the closure.
The thrift shop on the Pearse Road has been a focal point for many people for a number of years and the staff enjoyed meeting the customers alongside offering pre-loved items to the public at affordable prices.
We have contacted the IWA for a comment.
Last week, the association told a news outlet in the south of the country the retail sector has faced many external challenges over the years and ‘regrettably’ these challenges have led to the closure of eight of its shops.
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