Cork butcher forced to end the family trade after 138 years
A Cork butcher has appealed for more help for businesses as he was forced to end the family trade after 138 years... Fine Gael Cork city councillor Des Cahill, who ran Cahill’s Butchers in Ballintemple, said he was devastated by the decision, but had no option. He says the source of his problems was a 10 year old catering contract which left him with a debt of €110,000 which he carried on his butcher shop business. When recession struck, the butcher shop sales fell up to 40% and, combined with the credit crunch, he was forced to close the doors... He served his last customers last Friday and shut the business, with the loss of four jobs. Speaking to RedFM's Neil Prendeville Des Cahill is urging listeners to support their local businesses Click PLAY to hear audio
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