What occupied the building on Maylor Street before Smyths

I think it may have been a Quinnsworth.

I think you are right - now that you mention it, I remember a Quinnsworth down there

Days fishing tackle were in Bowling green street. I think the buildings on Maylor street were used by Roches stores. I remember people referring to Southern Fruit when I had a summer job there in the early 80's.

Hickeys drive thru occupied where Smyths is now. They were like Brooks or International trading. They had stores down towards the office supplies place across from the bus office.

Where the multistorey car park is was a flat surfaced carpark for Roches Stores. That backed out towards Merchants quay where the coffee shop was.

Hickeys still own a smaller shop on that street, but not the same type of stock as years ago. They owned much of Maylor street.

The small Hickeys? I'd say it's only the name.