Two Clare marts to merge

SHAREHOLDERS of two Co Clare marts, with a combined annual turnover of €52 million, have decided to merge into a combined business.

The decisions were taken at special general meetings of Clare Marts and Kilfenora Livestock Mart.

Clare Marts chairman Liam Williams and Kilfenora chairman Tommie Doherty said the huge turnout at the meetings, as well as the support which the members expressed for the merger, were good signs for the future.