DROGHEDA INDEPENDENT 26th August 2009
A REVOLUTIONARY new website was featured in the Drogheda Independent a few months ago called gobarterireland.ie, which saw a local woman revive the ancient art of bartering to beat the recession blues.
Well, news reaches us on the Shop Local page that they are now number one on Google and Yahoo for bartering sites worldwide and are doing very well.
In fact, as a big thank you to the people who have listed with them for free, and supplied a photo of the items they are bartering or selling, they are giving a little something back.
'We are delighted to announce a monthly drawing for a free twonight hotel stay midweek or weekend including breakfast each day and one evening meal at any of the beautiful Brian McEniff Hotels nationwide,' says website manager Maureen Peakin.
'To be included in the draw, simply list with a photo an item to go barter or to go sell on our website. All memberships and listings are free, and upon listing with your photo, you will receive a raffle number by email from us and will be entered into the draw.'
The draws will be held on the 1st of every month with the first winner being announced on September 1st.
Hits on the website have quadrupled since they started and the most popular items are motorcycles, land and horses!
'These are in our 'for sale' section though, so we're not actually bartering animals,' adds Maureen with a smile.
'But we have had tremendous interest from the States, so we are thrilled with the way the site is going.'
Log onto www.gobarterireland.ie for more details.
Alison COMYN - Drogheda Independent - 26 August 2009 Copyright ©drogheda independent.ie All Rights Reserved
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