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'That money is ours' - Former Debenhams workers vow to keep up store blockades

Former Debenhams workers physically blocked a van today carrying what workers believe was a safe containing an estimated €70,000 from its closed Cork stores.

'That money is ours' - Former Debenhams workers vow to keep up store blockades

Tue, 26 May, 2020 - 20:02

Eoin English

Debenhams staff blockade a van removing cash from the rear of the Debenhams Ireland store on Merchant Street in Cork City. Pic: Jim Coughlan.

Former Debenhams workers physically blocked a van today carrying what workers believe was a safe containing an estimated €70,000 from its closed Cork stores.

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