Potential buyers for some of Hacketts betting shops have approached the liquidators that took over the business yesterday.
The High Court appointed Declan McDonald and Ken Tyrrell of PWC as provisional liquidators to Hacketts Bookmakers, yesterday at the request of its directors.
The liquidation resulted in the loss of 35 jobs and the closure of the chains 18 betting shops in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and across the midlands, which are likely to be sold.
It is understood that a number of potential buyers have already expressed interest in some of the properties, although it is not known if they are rival bookies or other businesses.
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