29/05/2026
Before Byrnes became a name people knew across the county, it began here on Court Street in 1976 when Jim and Frances Byrne opened the original Byrnes store. At the time, Enniscorthy had never had a bookshop. Frances saw the opportunity, the family backed it, and what started with books grew over the years into toys, cards, stationery, school books, office supplies and a business now known right across the county.... Damian is making sure the business reconnects with the name that has been above the story from the very beginning.
Tomorrow, Saturday, Byrnes will celebrate the relaunch with a family fun day in-store, with face painting, balloons, competitions, prizes and plenty happening throughout the day. Nearly fifty years on from Jim and Frances opening the doors for the first time, the business is still growing and still investing in the town where it all began.
Well done Damian and crew, who remembers the early days of Byrnes on Court Street?
