James Whelan: ‘Dunnes has allowed us to grow,develop and flourish’

The craft meat retailer and wholesaler acquired by Dunnes Stores last year

Pat Whelan of James Whelan Butchers, at Dunnes Stores Cornelscourt Picture: Fergal Phillips

James Whelan Butchers, the craft meat retailer and wholesaler acquired by Dunnes Stores last year, will roll out its first new concessions outside Dublin in the coming year.

The business, led by Pat Whelan, is using the national footprint of Dunnes Stores to expand, initially with two more outlets this year, but with plans for up to 50 to follow in time. Started by Whelan’s mother and father in 1960, with the family ...