Galway pub says goodbye to dear friend as colleague leaves 'huge void'
She was presented with flowers by staff and family
A rural Galway pub has said goodbye to one of its dearest friends as their colleague Caroline leaves.
Screenes in Guilka held a lovely going away event for Caroline Crehan to honour her many years of dedication to the local boozer.
Owners Becky and Jimmy said that she will be missed badly as she was a much loved character among staff and punters alike wishing her well with the future.
They said: “We are so sad to say goodbye to dear friend and colleague Caroline Crehan.
“Caroline leaves a huge void in Screenes Guilka. With us for a long time she will be badly missed and was much loved by staff and customers alike.
“We wish you the very best Caroline in your future endeavours. Many, many thanks for everything always Caroline. Becky, Jimmy and staff.”
In other pub news, a buyer is wanted to restore and reopen another rural Galway pub which has been closed for 12 years.
The Phoenix Inn in Kiltormer has been shut to the public since 2014 but has been put on the market by Joseph Naughton Auctioneers.
It can be bought separately or as one lot - €150,000 for the premises and an extra €50,000 for the liquor licence on top of that.
The Auctioneers describe it as “a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial two-storey former public house in the heart of East Galway”.
The Auctioneers does say that the above apartment has been vacant for 15 years and would need refurbishment.
They continue: “This prominent village-centre property offers excellent potential for refurbishment, conversion, or redevelopment, subject to the necessary planning permissions and statutory approvals.
“The property has been closed since approximately 2014 and presents a superb opportunity for purchasers, developers, and investors seeking a project with significant potential.”
The former licensed premises comprises a traditional bar and lounge layout including: Public lounge area; bar counter; toilet facilities; spacious rear lounge/function room and additional toilet accommodation.
A self-contained three-bedroom apartment is located at first-floor level, accessed via an external steel staircase to the rear. The accommodation comprises: Three bedrooms; kitchen/living area and bathroom.
They added: “The property may also benefit from current planning exemptions relating to the conversion of certain vacant commercial properties, including former public houses, to residential use, subject to meeting all relevant criteria and statutory requirements.
“Where applicable, these exemptions may allow conversion to up to nine residential units, subject to compliance with qualifying conditions.
“An excellent opportunity to acquire a significant village-centre property in Kiltormer with strong potential for transformation into a residential, commercial, or mixed-use development.”
You can find more information on the Joseph Naughton Auctioneers site here