There was a huge turnout at a public meeting in Creeslough last night which was called following the news that three local businesses face closure with the potential loss of up to 40 jobs.
Danny Lafferty owns a pub, shop and filling station in Creeslough which are now in examinership.
Last night, as many as a thousand packed the Massinass Hall where it was agreed that an extra effort to shop local would be made.
Mr Lafferty says he was humbled by the turnout but a tough time still lies ahead:
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