FANS of a popular Irish record store have been left gutted after the business confirmed that they will close 36 years after their opening their doors for the first time.
Multisound in Cavan is located on the town’s Main Street and supplied all things musical, from CDs and tickets to guitar strings and live performances.
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Taking to social media this week, the store owners confirmed that after nearly four decades in business they would be shutting up shop from next month.
Penning a message to customers owner Noel said that working in the music store had “never really been a job” but more a source of entertainment.
He also shared a long list of people he wanted to thank in the announcement.
Taking to Facebook he wrote: “Hello all, just to let you know that
Multisound will cease trading at the end of September.
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“Anyone with Gift Vouchers should call in before then. I have a list of people that I would like to acknowledge and thank – so here goes (apologies in advance to anyone I may have forgotten).
“Owen McConnon and Brian for coming up with the idea in 1988, also Josephine and Mary for their contributions. The various people who have worked with me over the last 36 years, especially Anna-Marie Galligan – a kind, witty friend and colleague.
Noel continued expressing thanks to the local community saying: “The many people who stood in queues in all weathers to purchase tickets for shows from Garth Brooks to U2 to Cartown.
“Many a chaotic and funny morning – thanks for your patience. Everyone who has been a customer from all parts of County Cavan and beyond.
“The great people of Cavan Town for their generosity of spirit.
All my fellow traders and neighbours, I wish you continued success and good health.”
Noel also went on to thank the Cavan Arts office “especially” Catriona O’Reilly and local media such as Shannonside Northern Sound radio station and The Anglo Celt.
Thanks was also issued to the many artists who had performed in store.
The impressive list includes The Saw Doctors, The Tumbling Paddies, Derek Ryan, Mike Denver, Nathan Carter, Lisa McHugh and Lisa O’Neill.
Noel also thanked local artists and a host of other figures who had roles within the store and supported it over the many years in business.
The music store owner continued: “To the many friends who called in for a chat over the years, many topics discussed and debated!
“Trading in Multisound over the last 36 years has never really been like a ‘job’ more of an entertaining journey….
“Thank you for this! Noel.”
‘A wee treasure of a shop’
Locals were devastated by the news the store was set to shut sharing fond memories of the store and sharing their well wishes.
One person wrote: “A wee treasure of a shop with two gems behind the counter. Fair play to you Noel and Anna-Marie, Cavan Town will be lost without both your friendly dedicated service and the good vibes.”
Another said: “One of my favourite places to go on my lunch hour when I started working for my teenage years. Thanks for all the tickets & chats over the years Noel & Ann Marie, without you we wouldn’t have the memories.”
Another person wrote: “You will be missed, such a big part of my childhood memories and all my now hits at Christmas.”
While another added: “God Multisound is one of the biggest parts of my Cavan life.
“You gave us a place to gather and listen to music from 11 years old, I paid in dusting and odd jobs for most of my first albums. Somehow despite this you employed me.
“I literally thought I was in Empire Records! We just had the best craic, it will always be my favourite job.”
