Iconic music shop HMV to reopen in Limerick for first time since 2010s

HMV returns to Limerick after more than a decade, offering vinyl, merch and live performances at Crescent Shopping Centre

Iconic music store HMV will reopen in Limerick next week, more than a decade since it ceased trading there.

Iconic music store HMV will reopen in Limerick next week, more than a decade since it ceased trading there.

HMV left the Irish high street in 2016 after three years of financial troubles, and closed its Irish online operation in 2018. A year later, Canada-based Sunrise Records run by music impresario Doug Putman took over running HMV's remaining UK stores. 

In 2023, HMV made its return to Ireland, reopening on Henry Street in Dublin at a 6,000 sq ft premises. Now it opens its second Irish outlet, in Limerick on Friday May 16. 

“HMV has a rich history in Ireland and we’re delighted to announce we’ll be returning to Limerick with a new store inside the Crescent Shopping Centre," said HMV UK and Ireland managing director Phil Halliday. 

"There’ll be deals on music, TV, and film, as well as a new dedicated performance space for both established artists and local bands, with the aim of turning the store into the best music destination in town.”

The new 5,478 sq. ft store will feature more than 18,000 different products, including 5,000 vinyl albums, 5,500 CDs, as well as t-shirt designs and thousands of pop culture, entertainment, and music technology products from franchises like Stranger Things, Pokémon, Star Wars, Marvel and DC.

 “Nothing beats discovering new music and pop culture products in a store filled with expert, knowledgeable staff. We’re beyond excited to be back in Limerick and we can’t wait to fling open the doors and show customers round on opening day," said Limerick store manager Bronwen Dawson.

HMV has around 120 stores operating in the UK, as well as a store in Brussels which opened last year.