Drogheda & District Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the service providers, sponsors, suppliers and everyone who attended the Drogheda Motor Show held last weekend in the Southgate Centre, Colpe Cross, Drogheda.

The weekend event showcased the 2012 new car range from 9 local franchise motor Dealerships, comprising of 13 marques. The venue at Southgate was buzzing with excitement from early Friday afternoon until the show finished on Sunday evening. The opening ceremony on Friday at midday was attended by special guests including Minister of State Fergus O’Dowd, SIMI President Gerry Caffrey, Mayor Kevin Callan and Chamber President Padraic Kierans. Ged Nash TD was also in attendance. Radio Nova and LMFM were there too and opened the weekend in style.

This now annual event has become a vital date in the diary of the local motor industry. Thousands of visitors joined the Motor Dealers of Drogheda and other exhibitors, including CarMedic and SolarCare, over the weekend for what is described as a 'wonderful occasion' for SouthgateE, the local motor trade and Drogheda. "The visitor numbers have been excellent this year and we have no doubt they will continue to grow. It is a wonderful occasion for Drogheda." said Jack Doran of Jack Doran Motors. He added, "It is a great tribute to the motor traders of Drogheda that 9 main Dealers can come together in tandem to organise such an excellent event. It augurs well for the 200 or so staff employed in local main Dealerships that the event should be so successful."

Drogheda Chamber President, Padraic Kierans, is delighted that the motor show had such a positive response from the people and businesses of Drogheda. "The second Drogheda Motor Show was a tremendous success and it was great to see the positivity and lift in the local businesses. We are delighted to have been associated with this event and hope to continue this relationship into the future."

Three worthy charities benefited over the three days. These are Malta Services Drogheda, Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association, and St. Vincent De Paul.