End of an era as Tig a’ Phoist closes in Carraig
AFTER more than a century of providing an outstanding service to the local community Tig a Phoist in Carraig, Baile na nGall will close its doors this Thursday.
The shop has been run by Johanna Uí Chonchúir for the past 52 years and in that time she has provided sustenance to thirsty and hungry tourists, cyclists, walkers, and Irish language students as well as providing a grocery shop and newsagent for local families.
As was common with small shops of its time, the business was originally part of the family home but in the 1980s Johanna decided to build a separate premises for the shop and at the same time expanded the services to include video rental as well as a greater variety of produce.
After so many years serving the community, Johanna feels it is time to retire. Locals, who will now have to travel to Dingle, Ballyferriter or Ventry for a pint of milk, are very sorry to lose their local shop, but they also feel that Johanna has put in her time and they wish her a long and happy retirement.