Shaws closure in Mountmellick 'an awful blow to town'
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There is shock and sadness for locals and political representatives in Laois at the news that Shaws will not be reopening their Mountmellick branch, ending their 157 year presence in the town.
Cllr Paddy Bracken from Mountmellick was shocked to hear of the closure.
“It’s an awful blow to the town, it’s unbelievable. It’s a business decision but it is very unfortunate for Mountmellick, it will take people out of town again.
“This is where Shaws started and they have been a great employer through the years. I remember when they did menswear, shoes, dressmaking, it was a top shop and it is a fine modern premises,” he said.