COMMUNITY NOTES: BALLYHAUNIS - WESTERN PEOPLE (DECEMBER 23 EDITION)
Well-known Dublin retailer and Ballyhaunis native Dom Byrne was the focus of an admiring article in The Irish Times recently in which he indicated he’ll retire next year from The Sweater Shop, which he runs on Dublin’s Nassau St.
The store, which opened its doors in 1986, is popular with visitors seeking Aran knitwear. The company’s focus on quality and tradition is the antithesis of modern-day fast fashion, Dom’s son Paul explained to The Irish Times.
“With Dom set to retire in 2026 - although his children laugh at this suggestion, saying he’ll only be retried in ‘name only’ – it’s an exciting time for the next iteration of The Sweater Shop,” the article notes.
There are plans to expand its e-commerce business to new markets and continue to grow its bricks and mortar offerings.
