Historic Singers shop in Cork City closes its doors after 150 years in business

Cork’s Singers sewing shop, a local fixture since the 1870s, has officially closed its Grand Parade premises after 150 years

Singers Corner on Cork city's Grand Parade. Picture: Denis Scannell

One of Cork City's longest-standing shops has announced its closure after 150 years in business. 

The historic Singers shop has closed its doors for the last time after providing garment alteration and sewing services to Cork customers since the 1870s.