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Feargal Quinn to officially open the new ‘ShopWest’ Retail Store at Ireland West Airport Knock with a special Open Evening for the public on Friday 24th August 2012

Ireland West Airport Knock is excited to announce that it will be relaunching its Departures Retail Store under the new brand ‘Shop West’ with a special open Evening’ for the public on Friday 24th August 2012.
Between 5:30pm and 9pm the Airport will be opening its doors to the general public to come along and bring the kids for an evening of shopping, entertainment and good fun.  Admission and car parking is free and the new ‘Shop West’ Retail Store will be officially opened by RTE personality and Senator, Mr Feargal Quinn with the opening filmed by RTE as part of the show ‘Feargail Quinn’s Retail Therapy’ which will air in November of this year.

Shoppers will be able to choose from some of the best brands from home and around the world at unbelievably low prices, with up to 40% off downtown prices on a range of well known leading aftershave and perfume brands offering shoppers the chance to stock up on their favorite brands.
On the evening the Airport will be exclusively launching the exciting new ‘Benefit’ Make-up range’ which is only available in select outlets worldwide. For one evening only you will have the chance to stock up on your Benefit favourites at exclusive travel retail prices.  A Benefit consultant will be on hand providing demonstrations as well as some complimentary make-uppers for a select number of lucky shoppers on the evening also.

In addition there will be brand consultants providing demonstrations and in-store promotions on world famous brands such as Clinique, Dior, P&G, Sekonda as well as some local food suppliers providing delicious tastings of their locally supplied produce available in-store.
With a great selection of giftware, designer handbags, kids toys and lots more there is something for all occasions whether it’s a last minute essential or a special gift you’ll find it here - you can even start stocking up for Christmas early! 

On the night everyone who spends €75 or more will be entered into a very special draw to win some fantastic gift hampers and goodie bags from the likes of Benefit, Issey Miyake, Clarins, Lily O Briens as well as a very special trip to one of the 28 International destinations available from the Airport. 
It promises to be a fun filled evening for all the family with face painting and a puppet show for the kids performed by the hugely popular ‘Kids Party Club’. There will also be a Bouncy Castle, Kids Ball Pool, Nintendo Wii Game Stations and a very special guest appearance by kids favourites Bob the Builder and Barney.  To top it off our Airport Fire engines will be on display outside the terminal building throughout the evening with our experienced firefighters on hand for advice and demonstrations.

The evening kicks off at 5:30pm on Friday 24th August and will remain open till 9;00pm.  Our restaurant will be open serving a range of hot food and there will be live music to keep everyone entertained.  Admission and car parking are free.  So remember its for one evening only so get yourself down to Ireland West Airport Knock between 5:30pm and 9:00pm on Friday 24th August 2012.