Vision Ireland, the new name for The National Council for the Blind of Ireland (NCBI), is delighted to announce the reopening of our two stores in Midleton, which experienced extensive flood damage as a result of Storm Babet at the end of October.
Both stores, which are just metres from each other, have been closed for nearly eight weeks because of the flooding. Since then, teams at both stores have worked tirelessly to completely revamp the stores, updating the look and feel of the shopping experience and to change over our name from NCBI to Vision Ireland.
We now announce the reopening of the Vision Ireland Midleton fashion shop, which is located at 5 Roxborough Mews, Distillery Walk, and our store focusing on homeware, furniture and children’s items which reopened at 2 Roxborough Mews.
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Lorna O’Donovan, Regional Manager for Vision Ireland’s Midleton stores, said: “The damage to both of our Midleton stores was a huge blow for us, but the teams took everything in their stride and have helped to produce two revamped Vision Ireland stores that would rival any retail experience around the country. I know from experience how important a part Vision Ireland shops play within the communities they serve.
“It is brilliant to see the support from those in the local community as everyone gets back on their feet following the flooding in October. Reopening here allows us to continue the wider work of Vision Ireland, which is to provide quality services and supports for people in Ireland who are blind or vision impaired.”
Although the look and name of Midleton’s NCBI shops is changing to Vision Ireland, a shopper’s ability to bag a bargain or find a hidden gem will remain the same. Our pre-loved clothes and accessories provide the perfect alternative to fast fashion and gives customers a great opportunity to find a brilliant and unique Christmas present for a loved one. Donations will also be gratefully accepted at either of our Midleton stores or at any other Vision Ireland shop around Ireland.
Vision Ireland which is new name for NCBI operates the second largest chain of charity shops in Ireland and these stores play an integral part in the charity’s overall fundraising efforts, allowing the national sight loss agency to provide vital, life-changing services to approximately 8,000 people each year.
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