Thank You from Pat Smyth's Fashions Gort - this Friday marks a very special day for Pat Smyth Ladies and Gents Fashions, Bridge Street, Gort.
Join Ronan Lardner on The Live Wire as he broadcasts live from this much loved family business this Friday 20th March. It's 30 years since Pat Symth's Fashion first opened it's door and it's time to say thank you to all their loyal customers and to celebrate in style. Join Ronan from 12pm, nothing but good music, great craic and top class giveaways! It's going to be a very stylish afternoon.
The Story so far:
Pat, Mary & Family -Audrey, Stephanie & Patrick, began their adventure in Gort in 1996. An adventure that was to be both challenging and rewarding. Pat had acquired a wealth of knowledge in the trade, with 22 yrs experience in Martin Fahy’s Menswear, Loughrea. Pat’s grá for Gort and South Galway was fostered by his summers spent in Labane with his uncle, the late Mossy Helly. Pat’s granduncle the late Liam Smyth of Main St. Loughrea was also a draper & Gents Outfitter. Liam was a man of great inspiration to a young Pat.
In 1998, Pat and Mary bought their current 3 storey building on Bridge St. Gort and come 2005 they really made it a family affair with Pat’s wife Mary opening the Ladies Fashion Dept. A partnership that Pat speaks very highly of - “Without Mary’s unwavering support, Pat Smyth’s would not be what it is today.”
Pat & family have been blessed to have the support of the people of Gort, South Galway and Co. Clare. There is great support and loyalty amongst the people of Gort and Co. Clare.
Historically, Gort has benefitted from the passing trade of many a customer travelling from the South East to the North West of Ireland. It is passing trade that Pat is very grateful for. We have customers who visit year on year on their travels.
Pat’s gratitude to the people of Gort & surrounding areas is truly evident and he lights up at the mention of his customers and the dear characters and friends he has met throughout the years. “We are deeply thankful and truly appreciate the last 30 years of custom here in Gort. Your unwavering support does not go unnoticed.”
The future at Pat Smyth’s is taking shape with the addition of his son Patrick Jr. and daughter Stephanie in recent years. Pat says "We are delighted with our team here with 4 out of our 5 family members now in the trade.”
Pat & Mary have had the help of loyal staff members past and present, notably Helen Smith, Gort saying “We are forever thankful for our staff and the dedication shown throughout the years.”
As many of you may have noticed, Gort Town has undergone a rejuvenation in recent years. The town is blossoming and a joy to behold. “There is a great buzz in our town an it’s a privilege to come to work every day” Pat says.
Pat lives for his routine “ it’s about the meet & greet & the sincerity about the job at hand, it is not the money that matters, it is the fabulous people and characters we meet, that is the real currency of life “
Pat, Mary and family welcome you to join them in celebrating 30 years in Business on Friday, March 20 in store music giveaways and lots more
