TOWN VOUCHER GETS DIGITAL MAKEOVER AND GOES COUNTYWIDE

The paper format Monaghan Town Voucher will soon be no more. Next month it’s being replaced with a digital gift card that will be available all across Co Monaghan. The voucher was launched in 2016 by the Monaghan Town Team and the town local authority and proved a hugely popular initiative across North Monaghan, being particularly embraced in the Christmas holiday season as a gift idea and a means through which local businesses gave yuletide bonuses to employees or expressed appreciation to valued customers or suppliers.

To date €12 million in sales has been generated by the initiative and put into circulation in the local economy. Although the existing paper Town Vouchers remain valid, holders have been requested to use these at their earliest convenience. Details of the new Co Monaghan Gift Card were delineated in a media release this week as follows: “A single gift card for the entirety of Co Monaghan, the card will be redeemable at participating businesses county-wide. A simple and secure system, physical cards will be swiped at the till while the digital version will be added to digital wallets enabling ‘tap to pay’ technology.

“Businesses simply need to register to accept the new card. No additional equipment is required for businesses to accept the card. ” Support for the new scheme was voiced by Monaghan Co Council Cathaoirleach Councillor P J O’Hanlon. “It’s an excellent initiative to strengthen our local economy, ” the South Monaghan local public representative declared. “By using the Co Monaghan Gift Card, we are keeping money within Co Monaghan, supporting local businesses, protecting local jobs, and helping our….