‘Very difficult time' – Irish restaurant announces shock closure in ‘difficult' decision as business ‘no longer viable'
The Old Market Bar and Restaurant in Bandon, Co
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The Old Market Bar and Restaurant in Bandon, Co Cork has announced its shock closure
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The popular
The owners put the closure down due to ongoing roadworks in Bandon that put a "massive strain" on their business.
Located on the 6 Market St, Gully, Bandon, Co Cork, The Old Market Bar first opened on November 8, 2024.
It became popular among the locals with its safe, inclusive space and unique dishes.
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In a post on
They wrote: "With a lot of hard conversations over the past two weeks, we have decided that it's not possible to reopening The Old Market.
"We would just like to say a huge thank you to our amazing staff and customers.
"It's been a pleasure getting to know you all, we've had lots of belly laughs and have met friends to last a lifetime in our time Bandon."
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They continued: "Unfortunately it just didn't go the way we planned.
"With all the road works happening it put a massive stain on us and our business is no longer viable.
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This is a very difficult time for Bandon and all its traders, so please everyone support your local shops and businesses.
"Who knows what the future holds, hopefully our paths will cross again."
The couple formerly ran O'Connor's Seafood Café and Seafood Restaurant before taking over The Old Market Tavern Bar on Market Street in October last year.
Last month, they announced that the popular restaurant would close briefly for refurbishments.
But weeks later, they decided to close their doors for good.
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It became popular among the locals with its safe, inclusive space and unique dishes
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