Iconic 120-year-old Cork store closes

Amid the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping, an iconic Cork store that has traded for more than 120 years closed its doors for the last time.

The Central Shoe Store on Grand Parade closed at lunchtime yesterday, and Carol Lane, who has worked at the store for 11 years, said it was a sad day for the 11 staff members.

“One of my colleagues has worked here for 55 years, most have spent most of their lives working here, it’s a very sad day,” she said.