Dublin's Road Records to close down

Just a few days after London lost one of its top independent record stores Pure Groove, Dublin's finest, Road Records, announced that it too will close its doors for good on Saturday, July 24.

Having narrowly avoided closure last year following assistance from customers and artists, store owners Dave Kennedy and Julie Collins said in a statement on their website that regrettably, they were bowing to the inevitable. 

“It’s sad to have to admit that but this time, I think its true, we can’t blame digital sales, illegal downloading etc – the world is a changing place and I can’t see any room in it for kooky little indie stores like ourselves,” they said.

Many Ragged Words contributors have fond memories of leafing through the always excellent racks of Road and experiencing the equally excellent and friendly service from behind the till. We wish Dave and Julie all the best in the future.