There is good news on the jobs front as HMV is reopening 4 stores around the country which 100 jobs set to be created.

The record stores at Dublin's Henry Street, Liffey Valley and Dundrum Town Centre will reopen alongside the outlet at Limerick's Crescent Shopping Centre.

However 12 of the original 16 stores, including the flagship shop on Grafton St remain closed. Negotiations are said to be underway to reopen the stores in Galway and Cork.

On the map below, green dots denote stores that are reopening, while red symbolizes shops that currently remain closed.  

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