A shop owner in Clare has revealed just how difficult it is to cope with rising electricity and energy costs.
Flora Crowe helps run Crowe's Gala Supermarket and Bakery in Sixmilebridge in the Banner county.
The family-run business had previously installed new LED lights and fridges towards the end of 2021.
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They had received an energy bill shortly after for €6,500, though this had risen to €8,000 by the end of the year.
However, Flora has now revealed that in the 11 months since then, thanks to the cost of living crisis and bills skyrocketing, they now have to pay an energy bill from Bord Gais for €20,803.41.
She took to social media on Tuesday to highlight the issue, wearily captioning a picture of her bill with 'How's your day going'.
Many people were horrified by her situation as they flooded in with replies.
One wrote: "Oh god! Shocking, no business can sustain that....." while a second added grimly: "Use of the word : nightsaver a bit insulting in that context. Crazy amounts."
A third agreed, writing: "Oh my god .how are businesses going to stay going" while a fourth user chimed in with "Shocking and exceptionally difficult to plan for business"
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