Gym+Coffee founders 'step back from day-to-day operations'

Leisurewear brand's backers include Niall Horan of One Direction and rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll

Niall Horgan, co-founder of GYM+COFFEE athletic leisurewear clothing brand, who will now become company chair.  Pic: Larry Cummins

The founders of leisure brand Gym+Coffee announced on Thursday they are stepping back from day to day operations, with Jason Crawford announced as new chief executive. 

Gym+Coffee was founded by UCC graduates Niall Horgan and Diarmuid McSweeney and Dubliner Karl Swaine in 2017, starting as an online sportswear brand before branching out into physical stores in Ireland and the UK.