Elverys become latest store to close due to coronavirus

By Oisín McGovern

Intersport Elverys have announced that they will close their stores from 6pm this evening to stop the spread of coronavirus.

The sports retailer’s online store will remain open for business on a 24/7 basis.

All outstanding ‘click and collect’ orders will be fulfilled by their customer service team.

The company operates three stores in Galway city and one in Tuam.

Elverys said in a statement that the “safety and wellbeing” of their people was of the highest priority during this time.

A large number of shops and businesses remain closed across Galway during this time.