'Shared many fun times and laughs' - Local bar and restaurant announces closure

A local bar and restaurant has announced its closure.

Durkin's Bar, Restaurant & Guesthouse, in Ballaghaderreen, will close its doors next month.

In a social post, the business said: "Dear valued customers and friends, it is with deep regret and heartache that I announce the closure of Durkins and Square1 Cafe on the 18th of July due to a situation beyond my control.

"It has been a real privilege to have been part of our customers' special occasions, birthdays, christenings, engagements, and even a school relocation.

"I have been blessed to have made great friends from our wonderful customers and am humbled by the amount of support received over the past 5 years from the community of Ballaghaderreen and all the surrounding areas.

"Being able to sponsor and support so many local clubs and organisations over the past years has been an honour.

"To the real MVPs, the amazing staff that I have had the immense pleasure to work alongside, I am proud to call you my friends. We shared many fun times and many laughs. Thank you for caring about the business as much as I did and for the huge part you all played in making Durkins a special place to visit."

For anyone with any outstanding vouchers, the business said to please bring them in to use before July 18th.