Sweeney back in charge at O’Brien’s

THE founder of O’Brien’s Sandwich Bars, Brody Sweeney, has assumed the position of chief executive in the group following the departure of Fiachra Nagle from the top job.

Sweeney denied any rift and said the terms of the departure were amicable. Nagle has declined to comment.

Like other outlets the highly successful O’Brien’s has been taking the backlash of the recession and 2008 is the first time in 20 years that like for like sales will show a decline.