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25/01/2006
Ikea plan to come to Belfast
Swedish furniture giant Ikea is planning to set up shop in Northern Ireland.
If the application goes ahead, the superstore is likely to be built near the Holywood exchange, close to Belfast City Airport.
Ikea has already announced plans to set up at Ballymun in Dublin, but is believed to be eager to gain council support to allow them to locate in Belfast.
If the application is given the go ahead, it is likely to create approximately 400 jobs, which will be a boost for the Northern Ireland economy.
Last year, the Irish Government lifted its cap on the size of retail outlets, paving the way for Ikea to enter the Irish market.
Ikea had previously threatened to set up in the North if their proposal for the Ballymun site was turned down.
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If the application goes ahead, the superstore is likely to be built near the Holywood exchange, close to Belfast City Airport.
Ikea has already announced plans to set up at Ballymun in Dublin, but is believed to be eager to gain council support to allow them to locate in Belfast.
If the application is given the go ahead, it is likely to create approximately 400 jobs, which will be a boost for the Northern Ireland economy.
Last year, the Irish Government lifted its cap on the size of retail outlets, paving the way for Ikea to enter the Irish market.
Ikea had previously threatened to set up in the North if their proposal for the Ballymun site was turned down.
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26 January 2007
Work begins on new Ikea store
Work has today begun on the first Ikea store to be built in Ireland. The new Swedish furniture store will be located at the Holywood Exchange, just outside of east Belfast, and will bring approximately 500 new jobs to the area. Lord Mayor of Belfast, Pat McCarthy, cut the first sod on the site earlier today.
Work begins on new Ikea store
Work has today begun on the first Ikea store to be built in Ireland. The new Swedish furniture store will be located at the Holywood Exchange, just outside of east Belfast, and will bring approximately 500 new jobs to the area. Lord Mayor of Belfast, Pat McCarthy, cut the first sod on the site earlier today.
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