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April 4th 2005

Minister Ahern opens New Look Oxfam Ireland Shop

Louth T.D. and Minister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern today officially re-opened the popular and newly refurbished Oxfam Dundalk shop on Clanbrassil St, Dundalk.

The ceremony was also attended by Oxfam Ireland's Director Dr. Brian Scott [Retail Manager], Mr. Trevor Anderson [shop Manager], Marie Neary and many of the local volunteers who have been running the charity shop since it first came to Dundalk more than  25 years ago.

'The new-look shop is a tribute to the hard work put in by the people of Dundalk over the years in supporting Oxfam's vital work overseas. 'I hope it continues for many years to come' said Minister Ahern.

The newly-refurbished shop - which boasts bright, and inviting décor - carries a complete new range of clothing for men, women and children including top-of-the range designer labels at rock- bottom prices.

Trevor Anderson, Manager of Oxfam Ireland's 44 shops countrywide said that he was 'absolutely delighted' with how well the shop had turned out and paid tribute to the volunteers who had put so much effort into the re-opening and into the running of the shop down through the years.  'The new look shop'Mr. Anderson said 'should help to ensure that Oxfam Ireland would be able to contribute even more to the developing world.'

Oxfam Ireland is a member of Oxfam International, a confederation of 12 Oxfam's worldwide.  It works to alleviate poverty and suffering in the poorest countries throughout the world.

If you have any clothes, bric-a-brac or CDs to donate, or would like to volunteer a few hours a week to Oxfam Dundalk Shop, we would love to hear from you on 042 933 8444.

For further information on Oxfam Ireland shops please click here