Belfast Lord Mayor shows his support as ‘resilient’ market traders open again

Belfast Lord Mayor Alderman Frank McCoubrey has hailed the resilience of local traders during the pandemic as St George’s Market reopened its doors.
By The Newsroom
Published 11th Dec 2020, 16:58 BST
Updated 11th Dec 2020, 17:09 BST
Lord Mayor Alderman Frank McCoubrey visited St George’s Market this morning (Friday December 11) as traders returned to their stalls. The popular weekend market had been temporarily closed for two weeks, in line with NI Executive Covid-19 restrictions, but today traders made a welcome return to their stalls as they prepare for a busy festive season.Lord Mayor Alderman Frank McCoubrey visited St George’s Market this morning (Friday December 11) as traders returned to their stalls. The popular weekend market had been temporarily closed for two weeks, in line with NI Executive Covid-19 restrictions, but today traders made a welcome return to their stalls as they prepare for a busy festive season.
Lord Mayor Alderman Frank McCoubrey visited St George’s Market this morning (Friday December 11) as traders returned to their stalls. The popular weekend market had been temporarily closed for two weeks, in line with NI Executive Covid-19 restrictions, but today traders made a welcome return to their stalls as they prepare for a busy festive season.

The popular weekend market had been temporarily closed for two weeks, in line with NI Executive Covid-19 restrictions, but yesterday traders made a welcome return to their stalls as they prepare for a busy festive season.

Alderman McCoubrey said: “While Council has been able to support some traders in taking their businesses online, for others it has not been possible - so getting back to the Market to trade will be crucial in helping to get these businesses back on track and sustain jobs.

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“There is a real sense of community spirit among the traders and although there aren’t the usual festivities and events this year, there is still a wonderful atmosphere.”

St George’s Market is open Saturday 9am-3pm and Sunday 10am-3pm. It will also be open for extra hours in the run-up to Christmas.

For more information on opening hours, visit www.belfastcity.gov.uk/markets

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