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Back to business - Barry's comeback in Kilkenny
Barry has run a bicycle repair shop for nine years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $2,300 will put it back on its feet.
🇮🇪 Leinster, Ireland779 views
For nine years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Kilkenny. In August, a break-in took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 weeks.
This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment.
Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $2,300 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $1,200
• Working capital for the first month: $720
• Shop repairs and licensing: $380
Thank you for reading my story.
Updates from Barry
Small update. $278 so far, I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month.
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“Thought of Barry all day after reading this. - Manila”
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take care, Barry. Shared this with my family. God bless.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Kilkenny!
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing a full set of tools, advice is welcome too. Happy to explain more.
Good luck, Barry. Hope you get there
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Barry.
Replacing a full set of tools is $1,200 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Thanks for asking.
Praying for you, Barry. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
good luck. Hope the shop reopens soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.
Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Rockford.
Praying for you, Barry. Hope you make a strong comeback. Greetings from Toronto!
best of luck. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Kota
Keep going. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.
praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Nottingham donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Kilkenny
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Istanbul but we're thinking of you. Blessings.
sending good thoughts, Barry. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update.