Fermoy has long established itself as a shopping Mecca in North Cork

‘SHOP LOCAL’ is a phrase we all hear in the lead-up to Christmas each year but residents in the Fermoy area hardly need the reminder as the town has already sold itself as a Mecca for shoppers, all year round.

Simply put, when it comes to shopping Fermoy has it all as the town is home to everything from major multi-national chains to small independent boutiques.

The great shopping opportunities are not just confined to the town centre, either, as the broader area has fantastic outlets, offering every possible item from crafts and fine food to the latest fashions, electronics and computers.

Whatever you want you can find it here. If it’s high fashion you’re seeking then Fermoy is home to a huge number of boutiques offering super style and super prices to some of the world’s leading fashion chains.

Meanwhile, if it’s home decor, the latest electronic gadgets, the best of cooking equipment or the ideal handmade gift then you’ll surely find what you’re seeking.

Fermoy truly is a shoppers’ paradise where small and delightful independent stores and boutiques stand next to leading multinational chains offering the discerning shopper both fantastic choice and incredible value.

And the local business community are keen to award their customers by offering discounts and going that extra mile to make sure they will get the repeat business.

In reality, as the ethos now is to support local businesses, which in turn wraps a protective blanket around local jobs, then shopping local is a vital ingredient to keen for a healthy balance sheet.

With Fermoy firmly placed at the hub of commercial and retail activity in North Cork, it is inevitable that people from across the region will be keen to visit the town over the coming weeks to sample its unique flavour and seek out those festive bargains.