‘One woman went into labour in the shop … but still left with her wallpaper’ — Gerry Keane’s on Talbot Street prepares to close after 53 years

Owner Eamonn Keane recalls decades of memories as Gerry Keane’s on Talbot Street prepares to close in January after 53 years

Iconic Dublin store Gerry Keane wallpapers to close its doors.

For more than half a century, Gerry Keane’s on Talbot Street has been more than just a wallpaper and décor shop – it has been a fixture of Dublin life.

A place where generations of families crossed paths, shared stories, and trusted the Keane and Corr families to dress their homes for Christmas, weddings, christenings, or simply a fresh look.