End of an era for Cork as Uneeda book and record shop reaches final chapter

As the legendary store announces its closure, we republish an interview from last year with its much-loved proprietor John Coffey, 88
End of an era for Cork as Uneeda book and record shop reaches final chapter

A picture from last year of John Coffey at Uneeda Bookshop,  Oliver Plunkett St, Cork. 

Thu, 01 Oct, 2020 - 16:00
Marjorie Brennan

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John Coffey runs Uneeda Bookshop at 71, Oliver Plunkett St in Cork. The shop sells second-hand books and also vinyl records, cassettes, CDs and DVDs.

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