Intersport Elverys is a sports store chain in

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. Founded in 1847, it is Ireland's oldest sports store. Intersport Elverys sell sports clothes and equipment, both third-party and

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goods.

History

Elverys was founded in 1847, and is Ireland's oldest sports store. It was taken over by Staunton Sports in 1998, has gone from one store to 46 nationwide since the takeover. The company has over 700 employees.

Products

Intersport Elverys offers equipment and

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and other sports. It also stocks exercise equipment such as treadmills and walkers.Elverys website

References

External links

*{{Official website, http://www.elverys.ie/ Sporting goods retailers Retail companies of Ireland Castlebar Retail companies established in 1847 1847 establishments in Ireland Golf retailers