BREAKING: Much-loved Tipperary business to close its doors after over 70 years of trading

On Tuesday, October 7 the sad news filtered through social media that Meehan's drapers and stationers will close its doors for the very last time on November 29, 2025 at 5pm.

Meehan's on Carrick Street has been an institution in Mullinahone for 70 years.

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It first opened its doors in 1955 in Kickham Street by Paddy and Nonie Meehan as a grocery/newsagent and later in 1979 opened the drapers /stationers in Carrick Street.

A treasure trove for young and old everything from bedding, clothes for all, stationary, toys and sweets.

In 2011 Paul took over after the passing of his mam a new and exciting challenge lay ahead.

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Paul provided school uniforms for all three schools in the parish and later expanded to providing the surrounding parishes with school uniforms for both primary and secondary.

The back to school buzz started around the middle to end of July and often a queue of mothers and reluctant children could be seen waiting to get school uniforms.

It was always a pleasure to deal with Nonie and later her son Paul, always so helpful and patient.

A true reflection on how times have changed with the closing of this Mullinahone institution.

It seems gone are the days of the local business with personality and we are now in an era where we get what we need from the comfort of our own homes with a few taps on a screen.

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Wishing Paul the very best for the future and thank you to you and your parents for providing an invaluable service to the people of Mullinahone and the wider community.