If memory serves me correctly ,Mecca were represented by Fran Lennon a guy who sold a couple of shops to Ladbrokes one was on James st,Declan Fearon represented them,Mecca went on to buy Steve Donoughue shops one of which was in Phibsboro,had one on Collins ave also,now Boylesports !
Cashmans were indeed a major Cork firm with O Mahoneys and Gold Cup winner Joe Donnelly !