One of Donegal’s best-known businesses is set to close as a result of falling sales, more than half a century after it opened. M McGettigan & Sons butchers is a landmark in Donegal town, where it has traded since 1952. The store was even visited by Prince Charles last year, who was eager to sample the sausages that were named as the best in Europe in 2012.
The shop employs seven people and is run by brothers Ernan and Diarmuid McGettigan, who took over from their father in 1980.
However, the butchers have struggled to compete with low-cost rivals and has now been forced to close as sales fell.
“Small businesses are being interfered with by them and we’re the next ones that have to go. Our father started the business, which is the hardest part about this. We’ve tried everything, we’ve cut costs as much as we can.”
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It is sad, Bill, when shops close and cannot compete with supermarkets. Some High Streets are like ghost towns with shops closed. Now even supermarkets cannot compete with the internet.
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Uma loja com uma bela história.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.
Andarilhar
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O prazer dos livros
Its a pity indeed but it happens everywhere. Unlucky progress in the development of social community.
ReplyDeleteIt makes me so sad to see all those special shops closing. It is indeed the same everywhere.
ReplyDeleteWith increased numbers of vegetarians and vegans more butcher ‘s shops will be closing.
ReplyDeleteWe lose a sense of community when these shops close!
ReplyDeleteHello, it is very sad that the Butcher Shop closed after 65 years. I am sure it will be missed by the community. Happy Wednesday, enjoy your day!
ReplyDelete...good things don't last forever, sad!
ReplyDeleteThat's a sad story. The same is happening to my small town, especially now there is a Walmart. And a new posh grocery supermarket is set to open by the end of the year selling all sorts of high end goods.... but sadly, I'm sure they won't be selling Irish sausages fit for a future king!!!!
ReplyDeleteVery sad indeed. Mom and Pop places used to be a way of keeping up on the latest neighborhood gossip and news. In this case, you would know what you were buying for you and your family to consume 💮
ReplyDeleteHello Bill.
ReplyDeleteIt’s so sad that this famous Butcher closed after all those years.
It happens here too.You can see many shops closed.
Have a happy Wednesday.
Dimi...
I am very sad by reading this . Keep commenting on my blog because I love your comments.
ReplyDeleteThe same thing has happened here but a long time ago. Here the problem is complicated by population changes. Many of our villages and towns have become vacant.
ReplyDeleteHow sad and yes this is happening everywhere. Nobody can compete with low priced bad tasting stuff. Money talks and we are forgetting what real is all about
ReplyDeleteMB
Now that is a real shame! I hate to see things like this happening.
ReplyDeleteSo sad that a family business like them with quality products had to stop. A real waste. I guess it's the same everywhere.
ReplyDeleteAnd of course the low-cost outlets really give nothing back at all to the community around them.
ReplyDeleteHow awful Bill! I'm sure that, like me, a lot of folk would rather shop at the smaller family businesses, but not enough if would seem 😶
ReplyDeleteso very sad
ReplyDeleteLooks like everyone loves those sausages!
ReplyDeleteThat is sad to hear Bill! It is hard for an independent hands-on business to compete with big box conglomerates. The quality of product is lost as well as the personal attention.
ReplyDeleteThat's a shame.
ReplyDeleteSad to see this. A shame a long standing business needs to close.
ReplyDeleteOh no!
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The sad story unfolding around the world. Personal becoming impersonal.
ReplyDeleteThis is so sad. It's happening everywhere but it especially impacts small communities.
ReplyDeleteSad indeed.
ReplyDeleteGreat post . . .
ReplyDeleteVery sad to see old time family businesses have to close . . .
This shop sounds quite special . . .
Wonderful photos; such a sad tale - but good you have added to it!
ReplyDeleteSo sad to see local businesses close. Buy local or bye local!
ReplyDeleteThis is so sad, and it's happening more and more.
ReplyDeleteI do my best to shop local when I can, we really do need to support our local shops !
All the best Jan
Yes, it is especially hard to see family businesses go under like that. And as you say, an ‘everywhere’ problem these days.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the previous comments that the closure of small shops is unfortunate, but if shoppers go elsewhere than they are the cause and this sadly becoming more prevalent all over.
ReplyDeleteSo sad. I'd like to think that people would like to pay more for quality, but in today's world of fast food ….
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