The cultural impact of rural department stores

From Todd’s in Limerick to Cash's in Cork, department stores, once a staple in the Irish shopping landscape, gradually declined, making way for high street alternatives. But what was the cultural impact of those glamorous department stores of the past?...

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14.15 6 Oct 2022

The cultural impact of rural d...

The cultural impact of rural department stores

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14.15 6 Oct 2022

From Todd’s in Limerick to Cash's in Cork, department stores, once a staple in the Irish shopping landscape, gradually declined, making way for high street alternatives. But what was the cultural impact of those glamorous department stores of the past?

Sean was joined by Eddie Shanahan, consultant for the fashion, retail and craft sectors to discuss...

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