Hopes new retail will fill Dunnes Clonmel void

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The head of Tipperary’s Chamber of Commerce says the expected closure of Dunnes in Clonmel town centre leaves a big retail hole in the town’s main thoroughfare.

It is understood that the company will close its drapery store on O’Connell Street next month; however the 8 staff members have been offered alternative employment at the Dunnes Store on the Davis Road.

Dave Shanahan, CEO of Tipperary Chamber of Commerce. says they hope a new store would open in the premises quickly…