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. Nagle has declined to comment. O’Brien’s has been hit by the recession and 2008 is the first time in 20 years that like for like sales will decline.

Sweeney also confirmed that the slowdown has forced the group to cut prices in an effort to keep the business healthy.