Co-op carve-up left Dairygold insulated from failure of DIY chain

WHEN Dairygold formed the 4Home DIY brand in 2006 it had an ambition to form a hardware empire which would see 30 stores based throughout the country.

With the latest three closures in north Co Cork and Co Limerick, there will be just seven of the distinctive outlets.

Yet while the business plan has obviously fallen victim to the rigours of the recession, the hierarchy in Dairygold must secretly be pleased with their own foresight.