Future of Carry Out off-licences in doubt

UNCERTAINTY remains over the future of the Carry Out off-licence business, that up until recently formed part of Cork-based group, Galvin’s Wholesale.

Galvin’s went into examinership in September and was formally wound up by the High Court last Friday after the examiner, KPMG’s Barry O’Donoghue, failed to agree terms with a number of interested parties.

Those included Barry’s of Mallow and Jar Water Ltd, a Cork-based drinks supplier which trades under the Aqua Blue name. It is understood the latter has now withdrawn all interest in the Galvin’s assets.