From Dublin to Cork, use our interactive map to check if your local Claire’s store is closing down
Claire’s has been a staple of Irish children’s shopping trips for decades
High street favourite Claire’s is to close 145 stores across the UK and Ireland after a rescue deal for the popular fashion accessories chain only saved half of the business.
It was announced last week that Claire’s had been rescued by investment firm Modella Capital, which bought the majority of the company’s operations and assets from administrators.
However, the deal will only save just over half of the chain’s 300 outlets around the UK and Ireland, and 145 branches were not included, putting 1,000 jobs at risk. Across the island of Island, 20 stores will close for good.
You can use our interactive map to see if your local store is under threat
Administrator Interpath said it will keep the 145 stores open as long as possible while it explores other options but it is reported that clearance sales are already starting at some of the outlets.
Final closure dates will vary by location. Claire’s called in administrators for its UK and Ireland operations last month after filing for bankruptcy in the United States.
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Modella, the new owner, has become a significant player in the UK retail sector since it was set up in 2022, having also acquired WH Smith’s high street division earlier this year. Last year, Modella took over arts and crafts chain Hobbycraft and the firm has also invested in Ted Baker.
Natasha Harbinson, managing director at Interpath, said: “We are pleased to confirm a sale of the majority of Claire’s UK business and assets which will ensure this popular brand will continue to trade on high streets up and down the UK.”
Full list of stores closing in Ireland:
- Killarney, The Outlet Centre Fair Hill
- Cork, 52 St Patrick Street
- Limerick, 4 Cruises Street
- Dublin, Nutgrove Shopping Centre
- Dublin, Central Mall, Ilac Shopping Centre
- Dublin, Omni Park Centre
- Mullingar, Harbour Place
- Drogheda, Scotch Hall
- Bray, 98 Main Street
- Arklow, Bridgewater Shopping Centre
- Sligo, 3 Johnston Court
- Kilkenny, McDonagh Junction
- Wexford, 4 North Main Street
- Tralee, Manor West Retail Park
Full list of stores closing in Northern Ireland:
- Bloomfield, Bloomfield Shopping Centre
- Coleraine, Diamond Centre
- Enniskillen, Emeside Shopping Centre
- Lisburn, Bow Street Mall
- Newry, The Quays
- Newtownards, Ards Shopping Centre
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