M&S to open its biggest store in north Dublin

Marks & Spencer is to become the anchor tenant for the proposed extension of the Swords Pavilions in north Dublin, opening its biggest store in the Republic.

The store will open in spring 2014 and is expected to create more than 450 jobs.

M&S currently has 20 stores in the Republic and employs 3,000 people.

Current tenants at Swords Pavilions include Zara, Tommy Hilfinger, H&M, Mango, Champion Sports, A-wear, Dunnes Stores, HMV, Superquinn and Benetton.