Proprietors of McDermott’s prestigious furniture shop, Spencer Street, Castlebar - brother and sister Michéal and Michelle - pictured at the 60th anniversary celebrations of the business. PHOTO: ALISON LAREDO

Leading Mayo furniture business celebrates 60th anniversary

One of Mayo's most successful furniture businesses has celebrated its 60th anniversary.

McDermott's of Spencer Street, Castlebar, marked the occasion with a gathering of family and friends.

There was a cookery demonstration by top chef Sarah Butler and a talk on interior design by Margaret Routledge.

Michelle and Sean Haugh with their son David.

The business was founded in 1964 by the late Michael and Eileen McDermott and is now being run by their son Michéal and daughter Michelle, with the support of family members and loyal staff members.

Michéal McDermott, Padraic Mulgrew, Tony Nyland and Michael Lavelle.

Congratulations are extended to the McDermott family on their business achievements over the past six decades and they are wished every success in the future.

Sarah Flood from Snap, Megan France from Podi and Ann Staunton from Staunton's Pharmacy.
David Haugh, John Kelly, Michéal McDermott, Conrad Kelly and Declan McDermott.
Celebrity chef Sarah Butler hosted a cookery demonstration at the celebrations.
Michéal McDermott, Emmet Langan, Martin McNamara and Declan McDermott.
Caitlín Kirrane and Emer McEvey.
Interior designer Margaret Routledge giving a talk.
Simona McDonagh and Wilma Towell.

PHOTOS: ALISON LAREDO