Dairygold to create 600 jobs in DIY chain move

DAIRYGOLD CO-OP is to create more than 600 jobs with a €30 million investment in developing a chain of 30 DIY-Homeware stores over the next three years.

By the end of 2006 the co-op's new 4Home brand will extend nationwide to include 20 franchise operations and 10 company-owned stores.

The chain, which was announced yesterday, aims to achieve a turnover of €100m, putting it in the top three of the DIY-Homecare market.