Home furnishings business The Elms Home & Living has confirmed plans to close its furniture division.

Situated near Punchestown Racecourse in Co Kildare, the company is to close its furniture business to make way for a new venture. Its café will remain open as normal.

A statement said: “We have been inundated with calls and messages asking us if we are closing down. While it might have caused some confusion, we want to clarify what’s really happening.

“The furniture business is winding down. The final clearance sale aims to clear out the stock to pave the way for a new venture. We hope you will like it. Our cafe will remain open, and continue to operate.”