27/03/2003

200 jobs to be created following DIY chain's investment

A €7 million expansion programme by DIY chain Woodie's is to create 200 new jobs in Cavan, Carlow, Clonmel and Limerick.

The expansion plan by the company means that Woodie's will now have 18 stores open across the Republic of Ireland.

The announcement follows news that the company's turnover grew by 15% to over €98m last year with further aims in increasing its network to 20 stores within the next two years.

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