by Gráinne Connolly
Earlier this week, Q Radio reported that the House Proud furnishings would be moving in to the iconic Linton and Robinson building in Strabane.
Story can be read in link below:
Since the news has broke, it's received mixed responses on social media.
While some have been positive and welcoming:
Other responses have been quite negative and show that the majority of people are against the idea of another furniture shop moving to the area:
Former Northern Ireland Assembly Candidate, Corey French said people should be positive, especially due to the lack of jobs in the area.
He also stated that the last time the job received a big job boost, was in 2013 when Ruby's bar and nightclub came to the town.
Corey told Q Radio about being unemployed, as well as the job opportunities this new business could bring to Strabane.
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