Tell us a bit about yourself and the business.
We are Gareth and Matthew Downes (Father and Son) who took over Johnston’s Bakery at the end of November 2023. We are a family run home bakery, the only home bakery in Armagh City.
How did the business start?
The business was started by the Johnston Family in 1952.
Why is shopping local so important?
Shopping local is very important to the Armagh Community and keeps our town alive for independent retailers. It also supports local people by keeping them in jobs.
What do you love most about your town?
We love the fact that there are so many independent retailers and the camaraderie between them all.
Find Johnston’s Bakery on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnstonsBakery