From rising costs to chemicals and remote working, a once-steady line of work is in danger
Derek Brennan of First Class Eco Cleaners on Edges Corner, Fairview, Dublin. Pic:Mark Condren 14.1.2026
When Marlowe Cleaners in Clontarf, Dublin, announced it would shut on Christmas Eve 2024 after 46 years in business, the reaction from customers was one of shock.
For owner David Doran, the decision had been a long time coming.