End of an era as city centre store to close 

It is the end of an era for another Cork city centre store, as The Denim Store is set to close its doors at the end of February.

In operation since 1990, The Denim Store, located at 35 Cook Street, was, for many people, the place to go for jeans in town throughout the years.

Munster and Ireland rugby icon Ronan O’Gara worked in the store during his days as a school student in Cork; and Ireland footballing greats Niall Quinn and Cork native Denis Irwin were among the famous customers to grace The Denim Store over the years.

Speaking to The Echo, the owner of The Denim Store, Tim Heelan, explained he was making the decision to retire and also reflected on some of his memories of the…