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On Thursday, 31st October, SVP- Vincent’s Merchants Road Clothing Shop in Galway celebrated its 35th year in operation.
The shop was opened in October 1989 as The Curiosity Shop under the auspices of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP),
From 10am to 12 noon on Thursday past and present team members as well as SVP Regional, Area and Conference Presidents were present at a special invitation event. Speakers talked about their experiences and the asset the shop has been to funding Conferences which provided help to people in need in the West Region.(Galway, Mayo and Roscommon)
There was a presentation on the last 35 years of fashion and The Zipyard clothing alterations boutique from Merchants Road were on onsite upcycling garments. The shop then opened to the public for the afternoon with a 35% off all sales for the remainder of the day.
Caroline McGrath, SVP Regional Retail Manager West Region said; “SVP-Vincent’s Merchant Road has been an outstanding shop in the SVP shop network. It has grown in sales year on year over the past three years. This record growth was recognised in 2023 when it won the SVP award for the highest growth sales in the West Region”.
Vincent’s shops are important to their local communities, generate surpluses that are used to support those most in need in those communities and operate in a sustainable manner.
There are over 230 SVP shops throughout Ireland, trading under the ‘Vincent's’ name. Vincent’s shops are a hugely important aspect of the service SVP provides to those who seek its assistance. Not only do the shops provide goods at affordable prices and help reconnect people, disconnected by poverty, they also provide an income source for the Society, which is directed back into the local communities.
