Fears for smaller retailers in Cork after Dunnes closure

Trader in historic part of city says the area still has ‘huge potential’ but ‘is like the land that time forgot’

The owner of one of Cork’s oldest businesses has led calls for investment in historic North Main St amid trader concerns sparked by the impending closure of its Dunnes Stores outlet.

Michael Creedon, who runs Bradley’s specialist off-licence and food-store —which has been trading on the street since 1850 — said the Dunnes closure will hit trade. However, he said public investment could help untap the huge potential still in the area.