Mylocaltown.ie has been created to foster community spirit by facilitating local communication – giving local people a voice. Further facilities allows directory listings for businesses, retailers, leisure facilities, service providers, restaurants, charities – in fact anyone who wants to communicate to a local audience.
Tourists can also use mylocaltown.ie to find accommodation, facilities, features, entertainment and attractions in the area. There also council information on libraries, bin collections, recycling, transport and even maps – plus a useful section on sustainability, environmental and community issues.
“This site will be a great benefit for local communities”
Businesses can also gain online exposure with mylocaltown.ie through free business listings and can further promote themselves through an ad-serving system. While most local businesses are already listed, users of mylocaltown.ie have the ability to add new businesses and services to their town’s unique website. There’
“Users post all sorts of information – lost dogs, found gloves, babysitters needed, sports results, shop specials, cake sales, fetes dates, PC rescues, housemates required, band members needed, club members wanted, closed schools, open bars, for sale, for rent, for swap - even desperate and dateless – you name it it’s like a virtual noticeboard”
A popular feature is the facility for local groups and organisations such as sports clubs, charities, churches, schools, libraries and special interest groups to post and share their own news, results and announcements. There are local interactive chat forums for community discussions, advice, rants and paves, as well as picture galleries and free classified ads.
Seager said “mylocaltown.ie is the online leader in hyper-local information for local citizens and tourists; and for tools for community organisations. It serves as a “community hub” that strengthens the bonds of the nation’s communities by connecting local citizens, community organisations and locally-focused businesses”.
