€urodeals closed last weekend
ANOTHER ‘black hole’ emerged in the city centre last weekend with the overnight closure of the €urodeals shop, located in the former Newsom’s premises, on William Street.
However, despite this latest closure, traders remain optimistic, but do concede that with the upgrading of the road and footpaths shortly to take place, it could further impact on turnover.
When work is completed next year, there will be fewer car parking spaces available.
No reason was given for the bringing down of the shutters at €urodeals, the largest single unit on the street.
The property is owned by a Cork-based company. It is rumoured that Iceland, the UK supermarket chain, have expressed an interest in the site, but this could not be confirmed.
There is concern that unless a new tenant is identified soon, the unit could become another city eyesore.
One shop assistant told the Limerick Post that €urodeals brought a constant flow of traffic- “they will be missed -but more important right now is the parking issue. We saw what happened on Thomas Street when the place was upgraded”.
Gleeson’s Shoes maintain the street is still busy, but would obviously like it to be busier.
“The busier the better. Monday through Friday is quiet enough but Saturdays are great, the market attracts a big crowd.
Addressing the €urodeals closure, a Gleeson’s spokesperson pointed to three other similar type stores on William Street that would continue to appeal to customers.
“Maybe Marks & Spencer will move in to what was once Newsom’s there is plenty of floor space there”.
Tony Daly of Daly’s Hardware, said they continued to attract customers -”there is nothing to match the buzz the city generates on a busy day”. His motto is that product equals success, and you have to make money to succeed.
The new look market, he added, was proving to be a marvellous draw and of immense benefit to William Street.
He regrets the closure of €urodeals. “We just want a trading business with open doors. It is important the city as a whole remains vibrant and reinvention is the key”.
