Argos and GameStop closures: What you need to know about gift cards and more

The UK big-box giant and US gaming chain both withdraw from Ireland this month - so what now?

Argos Extra in Mahon Point Retail Park, Co Cork; GameStop on Patrick Street, Cork City: two major locations vacated by the withdrawal of the major retail chains from the Irish market

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This month sees the closure of the UK high-street retail giant's operations in Ireland after 27 years, with 34 locations closing, including Cork's Blackpool and Mahon Point, and over 500 jobs set to go with it.