Forty-five jobs saved at Athlone branch of B&Q
There is good news for staff at the B&Q branch in Athlone.
The Co Westmeath store was due to close in May, with the loss of 45 jobs, after the DIY giant was placed into examinership earlier this year.
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SUBSCRIBEThere is good news for staff at the B&Q branch in Athlone.
The Co Westmeath store was due to close in May, with the loss of 45 jobs, after the DIY giant was placed into examinership earlier this year.
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