JOB FEARS AS BALLYBRIT FURNITURE CHAIN CEASES TRADING

Date Published: 18-Jun-2012

There are fears that up to 80 jobs nationwide could be under threat following reports of Ballybrit firm Curley's Furniture decision to cease trading over the weekend.

The firm which has its headquarters in Briarhill in the city also has stores in Clare and Kilkenny.

The Irish Times reports that notices were placed on the firm's Ennis store this weekend stating that "Curley Furniture Carpets Limited (in receivership) has ceased trading".

Customers were advised to contact Grant Thornton, who were appointed joint receivers and Managers in April.