16.06.2020
The Hub in Ashford Emerges from Lockdown
The Hub in Ashford (Killiskey Parish) reopened for business on Monday June 15. While the news crews were out in force at the reopening of larger Dublin shopping centres, The Hub experienced a steady stream of customers but no queues.
The Hub is a social enterprise operated by Nun’s Cross Church and run by local volunteers for the whole community. The charity shop supports the parish but the community element of the venture is extremely important in combatting loneliness and isolation. People may drop in to see what is for sale but they linger to chat to the volunteers – this social aspect is more valuable now than ever.
The manager, Lesley Rue, said it was great to welcome people back and she and The Hub volunteers were delighted to see people out and about again. They have taken measures to ensure that social distancing is maintained and regular cleaning takes place.