Sports Direct buys Belfast's Donegall Arcade

750-strong chain plans further expansion in Ireland

Mike Ashley of Sports Direct Pic: Getty

Sports Direct has confirmed the purchase of Donegall Arcade in Belfast, with plans to put a store in the now vacant Currys lot.

The company said the new store will open sometime in 2016.

Game, TK Maxx and HMV are already tenants in the arcade.

Sports Direct are owned and operated by Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley and have 750 stores worldwide.

Sports Direct confirmed that the company planned to expand further across ...