End of an era as a new chapter awaits Cork's Uneeda book shop

Retiring after more than 30 years, Uneeda Bookshop owner John Coffey is selling the Oliver Plunkett Street premises. 

Retiring: John Coffey, at Uneeda Bookshop, 71, Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork which is now for sale. Picture: Larry Cummins

AFTER more than 30 years keeping tabs on Cork's reading, listening and viewing tastes, as well as evolving formats, the astute niche retailer John Coffey is now about to taste the vagaries of the city's property market.

Let's hope it's a best seller for him.