Frank Coffey Shoes to close after 37 years because of competition from internet retailers

A Killarney shoe shop is to close after nearly four decades because it can't compete with internet retailers.

Frank Coffey of Frank Coffey Shoes says it was a difficult decision as it's the only business he knows.

Rising costs and falling footfall mean the shop on 21 High Street in Killarney can't afford to trade after 37 years.

He says although this is a nationwide problem, traffic congestion and parking charges are driving shoppers away from Killarney.

Mr Coffey thinks the government should put much more energy into supporting small brick and mortar businesses which are fighting to survive: