Christmas: New Derry market a hit with local small businesses

Noel O’Hagan and Ellie Hill from Mena’s Wood Fired Pizzas food truck said they were prepared to feed many hungry customers over the next few days at the market.

“This has mainly been just a set up day for us, but already we are finding a lot of customers coming up to us,” Mr O’Hagan said.

“Everything has been going grand and we have already been scoping out what the other traders are selling and I’ve seen a few already checking on the pizzas here.

“I’ve had business owners bartering their products already for pizzas.”

Selina from Syenna Hair and Beauty hair salon said she hoped the market would provide “knock-on business” for the shops on the street.

“It’s all about encouraging trade in this part of the city,” she said.

“I think we are a bit forgotten about here sometimes, so I think it’s great to see so many people out on the streets – I don’t think I’ve ever seen this many people out on the street – we should always be encouraging people here to shop here”.