Its parent company says it's trying to find investors, but is predicting job losses.
Flooring retailer Carpetright, which has a store in Naas, is one step away from collapsing.
The British company - which has seven stores in Ireland - says it has filed a notice to appoint administrators.
That usually gives a firm up to 10 days to avoid insolvency.
Its parent company says it's trying to find investors, but is predicting job losses.
The Irish stores are in Naas, Leopardstown, Liffey Valley, Swords, Tallaght, Kilkenny city, and Wexford town.