BREAKING: One of Tipperary's longest established businesses is to close

One of Clonmel's longest established businesses is for sale as a going concern.

Moroney's Footwear in O'Connell Street have announced that they have commenced their final retirement (closing down) clearance sale today, and which will continue over the coming weeks, when they say everything must go.

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The owners say,  "The business is now on the market for sale, as a going concern.

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"Beginning in 1908, the business has survived and thrived over the multiple decades since, serving the people of Clonmel, Tipperary, Waterford, Munster and Ireland for 117 years. 

"It has been both an honour and a privilege to do so.  We express our gratitude to all family, staff, customers, friends, suppliers and associates, as we could not have done it all without you. 

"And so, on to the next chapter. 

"Our sincere thanks from Moroney's Footwear, Clonmel".