Irish Clothing Co. Closes After 115 Years

0:00It's March 31st, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Lester News today, your AI-powered local news. A family run clothing shop in Loughborough, called the Irish clothing company, is shutting down for good this Tuesday, after more than 100. Fifteen years in business, it's the last store left for this Lester Shire staple, started by Joseph Brown back in 1910. They first planned to close in June 2025, but Director Tom Brown extended it to help support shops nearby. Market pressures and tough odds finally forced the decision, even though it came with heavy hearts. Tom shared it sad after generations running spots in Lester and Loughborough, always focusing on personal service that built loyal customers. The family poured everything into unique products and chats that kept folks coming back. Earlier Lester stores closed over the years, like the High Street One in 2018 that turned into a coffee shop, leaving this church gate. Even as the final holdout since the 1970s, locals and business leaders say they'll miss

1:01it, but hope a new tenant snaps up the spot, quick to keep the street alive. That's the end of an era for sure.