EPISODE · Oct 16, 2025 · 7 MIN
Devastating Blow for Drogheda as Dunnes Stores on West Street Set to Close on 31st October 2025 - 16/10/2025
from The Agenda
About 27 staff members are expected to be affected when the Dunnes Stores outlet on West Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth closes its doors for the final time on October 31 — marking the end of more than 50 years of trading at the site.The store is among Dunnes Stores’ earliest branches, and its founder, Ben Dunne, had strong ties to the town. He famously described his apprenticeship as a draper in Drogheda in 1926 as a “turning point” in his life.Many employees, some with up to two decades of service, were said to be “shocked and disappointed” by the closure announcement, which was communicated by management on Monday.It is understood staff have been told they may be redeployed to other local Dunnes Stores branches — including Scotch Hall, Colpe Cross, and the nearby clothing store in the town centre — though no final confirmation has been given.Local Fianna Fail TD Erin McGreehan joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About 27 staff members are expected to be affected when the Dunnes Stores outlet on West Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth closes its doors for the final time on October 31 — marking the end of more than 50 years of trading at the site.The store is among Dunnes Stores’ earliest branches, and its founder, Ben Dunne, had strong ties to the town. He famously described his apprenticeship as a draper in Drogheda in 1926 as a “turning point” in his life.Many employees, some with up to two decades of service, were said to be “shocked and disappointed” by the closure announcement, which was communicated by management on Monday.It is understood staff have been told they may be redeployed to other local Dunnes Stores branches — including Scotch Hall, Colpe Cross, and the nearby clothing store in the town centre — though no final confirmation has been given.Local Fianna Fail TD Erin McGreehan joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Devastating Blow for Drogheda as Dunnes Stores on West Street Set to Close on 31st October 2025 - 16/10/2025
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