A Co Offaly teenager's reindeer decorations have made it onto the shelves of a major supermarket chain. year-old Anthony Gorman's Christmas creations became a surprise festive hit last year after his mother posted about his endeavours in the 'Shop In Ireland' Facebook group. Items that are not available in store will take 3-5 working days (excluding weekends and bank holidays) to be delivered to your nominated store. They're based in convenient locations including supermarkets, newsagents and train stations. Plus they're often open late and on Sundays. Having invested some of his profits in his business, Anthony was also able to buy a very special present for his father, Philip, last Christmas.

Da hadn't been well at all with cancer. Thankfully, he's now fully recovered. But it hadn't been a good year for his business either, just as it had been a horrible year for every small business. He had always wanted a tractor, so I decided to buy him one for Christmas. She said: "We've had so much interest here because Anthony is local. Customers are coming in and asking, 'Are these Anthony's reindeer?'. I just think it's great that we are supporting such a young guy who is so talented." Anthony is hoping for 6,000 sales this Christmas

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My reindeer are now in 15 stores all around Ireland. When I go to Tullamore, I can see them in the Dunnes there. People are going in to get their shopping and putting them into their trolley. I still can't understand it!" Anthony, who began making the reindeer with the simple aim of saving some money to buy a new phone, has set his sights on 6,000 sales this year.