But… where will we have our match day pints now?
One of Donnybrook’s most popular pubs is to close its doors after 30 years in business.
Kiely’s of Donnybrook have announced that the premises up for sale with owners Pat and Mary saying they made the decision to give their children a “shot at living their own lives.”
In a statement they said:
Yes it’s official folks Pat and I have decided to retire and we are giving our four wonderful children their shot at living their own lives. It took alot of soul searching to make this decision as we have had 30 wonderful years in Donnybrook and made life long friends not just in Ireland but across the world. We want to thank everyone for your support in that time and especially our hard working staff. It’s not goodbye yet as we expect to be around for several months yet so drop in for a chat.
In slightly better news, they announced that the closure would not be for a number of months so there’s still time to pay it a visit before the doors close.
But people have been quick to pay tribute to the business on social media following the announcement.
Kielys of Donnybrook is up for sale. This is the end of an era….
— Denis O'Dwyer (@denisodwyer44) April 11, 2018
Devo as Kielys in donnybrook is up for sale. Many a post match sesh had there over the years @RossOCK @leinsterrugby @OLSCRugby
— Irish Rugby Banter (@IrishRugbyBant) April 11, 2018
Yes, it's official. Mary and Pat are selling @Kielysdonnyb. I am devastated today. Such wonderful hosts. Borred me many times over the years but always let me back in. It really is the end of an era. Anyone interested in putting together a consortium? https://t.co/klLblst510
— Ross O'Carroll-Kelly (@RossOCK) April 11, 2018
https://twitter.com/Kazoochka/status/984062401518718976
On social media, another wrote: “Best of luck lads! You will be sorely missed. So many great memories made over the years here.”
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