Boards recommend merger of two co-ops

Tipperary: The merger of Centenary and Thurles co-ops in Co Tipperary to pursue further growth and development is being recommended by their respective boards.

Each board unanimously voted to recommend merger proposals to their respective membership.

The move is designed to be in the best long-term interests of shareholders throughout the combined catchment areas of both co-ops, the boards stated in a joint statement yesterday.