A POPULAR Irish bakery has left fans devastated after announcing they will close for good after 13 years in business.
Cois Farraige Cakes in Bunbeg, Co Donegal, took to social media to share the sad news.
They wrote on Facebook: “Dear customers. In a previous post I said that the bakery was for sale.
“I was hoping to keep the bakery opened until the end of August but due to circumstances that have arisen out of my control, the bakery will be closing at an earlier date.
“Unfortunately our last day will be Saturday 26th July 2025.
“Any customers that still may have vouchers, if you could redeem them before the 26th July.
“Thank you for all the support over the past 13 years. Jackie x.”
A number of heartbroken fans rushed to the comments to share their thoughts.
One person said: “A wonderful place will be missed. All the very best on all future ventures & I think everyone in the area appreciates the welcome, variety & warmth of your bakery.”
Another added: “Best of luck Jackie, bakery will be missed big time.”
Someone else wrote: “This place will be sadly missed. All the best Jackie, great to have you as a neighbour that long.”
Meanwhile, the Dublin community have been left devastated after a popular local store announced they are set to close at the end of this month.
P&P Meats on Bulfin Road in Inchicore have confirmed they are set to permanently close their doors after 26 years.
Owner Pat Dolan made the announcement to his local customer base in a social media message yesterday.
The butchers confirmed their last day of business would be on the July 19, 2025.
In a heartfelt message well-liked owner Pat admitted the decision was made with a “heavy heart”.
Pat told his customers: “It’s with a heavy heart I’m writing this but I will be closing Saturday the 19th of July.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank my family Tracey and the boys and the lads Dan and Jack but most of all I want to thank all of you for supporting me down the years.
“I’m 26 years in Inchicore and I loved every minute of it.
“I want to wish you all the very best of luck in the future and thanks again for everything. Pat.”
The popular butchers have spent years supplying the Inchicore area with fresh, good quality meat products.
They also offered delicious specials such as cajun glazed chicken skewers, peppered beef & onion Swiss roll and even homemade sausage rolls.
And speaking to The Irish Sun after the announcement last night, Pat revealed customers were visiting him in tears.
He told us: “I’ll hugely miss them. They’d be more like friends than customers if I’m being honest.
“I had them all in this morning, slagging me. They’re all roaring crying.”
