Sam McCauley in Kilkenny move

The fast growing Sam McCauley chemist chain is stepping up its operation in Kilkenny by taking over the high profile Sherwood’s store on High Street.

Sherwood’s, a firm specialising in electrical products since 1953, is relocating to Kilkenny Retail Park. Sam McCauley is to carry out a major refurbishment of its 557 sq m (6,000 sq ft) store before opening in August with a wider range of products and services. The company is understood to have agreed a rent of around €130,000 per annum for the premises.

Keiron Diamond of GVA Donal O Buachalla acted for Sam McCauley chemists which now have 27 shops, mainly along the east coast.

Michael Boyd of agents REA Boyds advised Sherwood's.