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Hard shoulderBMW has released details of final changes to its dealer network. New dealerships will open in Athlone, Galway, Cork and Donegal.

Colm Quinn BMW and Mini is the new midlands dealer in Athlone, following the departure of Capital Cars in Tullamore. In Galway, Tom Hogan Motors will replace Barry Motors. Letterkenny's Mulroy Motors is the new dealer in the northwest, replacing Graham Motors, while Kearys will open a second dealership in Cork following the departure of O'Leary's. From October 1st, there will be 16 BMW dealerships in Ireland, 13 of which will represent Mini, and one stand-alone BMW Motorrad motorbike dealer in Bray, Co Wicklow. The departure of Maxwell Motors of Blackrock from the network has created an opening in south Dublin for a replacement dealer.