{"id":236966,"date":"2026-01-10T00:43:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T00:43:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/236966\/"},"modified":"2026-01-10T00:43:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T00:43:16","slug":"140-year-old-kildare-business-to-cease-its-restaurant-trade-until-further-notice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/236966\/","title":{"rendered":"140-year-old Kildare business to cease its restaurant trade \u2018until further notice\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

A County Kildare<\/a> bar and restaurant which has been in operation since 1885 has announced that it will cease its restaurant trade “until further notice”.<\/p>\n

Harrigan’s of Newbridge<\/a>, also known as Edward Harrigan and Sons and Harrigan’s Bar and Grill, made the announcement on social media yesterday (January 8 last).<\/p>\n

Vivian Carroll, the owner of the business, said that he wanted to share the “difficult” news to the general public on behalf of both himself and the kitchen team.<\/p>\n

He explained: “From Sunday, January 18 [2026], we will be ceasing our restaurant trade until further notice.<\/p>\n

“All vouchers will of course be honoured.”<\/p>\n

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Mr Carroll, who also owns another Newbridge-based bar and restaurant, Judge Roy Beans, further said: “Our bar will remain open as normal from Wednesday to Sunday, and we hope to continue welcoming you and have your continued support.<\/p>\n

“A huge thank you to our excellent staff and loyal customers for your support; we hope to update you soon on our plans for the future.”<\/p>\n

“With sincere gratitude, Vivian and staff,” he concluded.<\/p>\n

A number of online commenters have expressed their shock and extended their sympathies to the employees of Harrigan’s.<\/p>\n

One commenter said: “Really bad news for the town.<\/p>\n

“Always brilliant service and great food.”<\/p>\n

They added: “Been going here [for] a long time; big loss.”<\/p>\n

Another commenter said: “This is very bad news! Excellent food and lovely staff.”<\/p>\n

Lastly, a third commenter claimed: “We’re losing all the good restaurants.”<\/p>\n

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The exterior of Harrigan’s of Newbridge, as seen on Google Maps Street View<\/p>\n

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