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Decathlon starts hiring for Limerick store ahead of opening

The new outlet will be another flagship store, similar to the company’s existing unit in Ballymun

The company, known as the ‘Ikea of sports retailing’, already employs 150 people in Ireland. Picture: Rollingnews.ie

Decathlon, the French sports retail giant, has started hiring for its new Limerick outlet.

Known as the “Ikea of sports retailing”, the firm is opening in Parkway Retail Park, where it has signed a 25 year lease with Sigma Retail Partner.

In a post shared on social media, Decathlon said: “We are now recruiting for our brand new Limerick Store,” followed by information on applications.

The Limerick branch will open some time in spring. It ...