There is two shops located in Westmeath.
Fashion accessories chain Claire's is set to appoint administrators for its Ireland and UK business - putting around 2,150 jobs at risk.
The move will raise fears over the future of 306 stores, with 28 of those here and 278 in the UK.
There's two shops in Westmeath in Golden Island Shopping centre Athlone and Harbour Place shopping centre in Mullingar.
Administrators are set to seek a potential rescue deal for the chain, which has seen sales tumble in the face of recent weak consumer demand.
President of the Mullingar Chamber of Commerce James Bourke says local small businesses are having the same issues as bigger corporations:
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