1996/99
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Snippets
29 October 1997
Dunnes Stores £1m. extension delayed until New Year
Work on the £1m extension to Dunnes Stores in Castlebar has slowed down and will not be open in time for the Christmas Shopping rush.
The delay is linked to the supermarket's involvement in a new business venture in England. They have opened a textiles and homeware store in Northamption as part of a new growth strategy.
The chain is also planning to open a similar store in Swords, Co. Dublin, fuelling speculation that Dunnes will be putting renewed emphasis on the textile and homewares end of business in stores throughout the country.
Mrs. Margaret Heffernan, managing director of Dunnes Stores, has been directly involved in the negotiations in England. As a result, her sanctioning was awaited for the final phase of work at the Castlebar complex.
Local contracting firm, Mountain View Securities Limited, completed the initial stage of the project ahead of schedule.
The firm has won the contract for the electrical and other interior work. The extension is not expected to be completed until January.
New holiday project for Achill
A major new holiday development is planned for Achill Island.
A planning application has been lodged with Mayo County Council by Mr. T. Curran for 25 houses as phase one of a holiday housing project at Shraheens, Achill Sound.
The scheme has been designed by Patrick Carr Architecture and Engineering, Glasnevin, Dublin.
Michael Mullen's 25th book
Prolific author, Castlebar based Michael Mullen has just published his 25th novel.
"Pillars of Fire" deals with the Nazi Holocaust of the Jews.
Mr. Mullen, a former primary school principal, lives at Rathbawn, Castlebar with his wife, Deirdre. His new book will be launched in the Castle Street Bookshop, Castlebar on November 5th.
