Cluskey’s Bar not reopening
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A second Louth pub this week announced that it would not be reopening post the lockdown and easing of restrictions.
Cluskey’s Bar and Restaurant announced on their facebook page over the weekend that they will not reopen the popular venue on the main Dundalk to Carrickmacross Road which has been run by Vincent Byrne and his family since July 2011.
Vincent posted on Facebook: ‘Hello to all our valued friends and customers. Unfortunately it’s with a heavy heart and regret that we write this post. As you already have guessed Cluskey’s Bar & Restaurant will NOT be reopening in the future.
‘Our doors are closed and personally to say we are totally devastated would be an absolute understatement but this news is totally out of our control.
‘I find it so hard to put into words how grateful we are to every single customer that walked through our doors and supported us for food and drinks and all the celebrations in our super venue over the last 9 years.
‘ To my family and hardworking staff for their support and strength to make this dream a reality.
‘So to the good news… I am happy to let everyone know that we have reopened in The Valley Lodge, Carrickmacross and cannot wait to see you all again.’
The closure of Cluskey’s is the second public house in the area to announce it will not be re-opening with Eamo’s Bar run by Eamonn O’Neill in Louth Village reaching the same decision last week.