Sad day as McD's stores close

Cllr. Donohue told Galway Beo that McD's was "a great service and a great employer to the town." Cllr. Donohue also wished the family and the staff "all the best", and acknowledged that these are "challenging times for local businesses."

"Between rates, energy, water and staffing costs, we've seen too many local businesses shut in the last few years. It's especially tough now for local businesses to make a go of it.

"Shops come and go, and it's always sad to see someone who has taken the chance to get into business close, but McD's has been a part of the town for so long that it's especially sad to see them go."

"McD's was here for fifteen years, their staff was excellent, and the family are lovely people. It's very sad, but I wish them all the best."

Loughrea Tidy Towns issued a statement reflecting the sadness in the community at the loss of the long-standing business: "We as a group would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to McDs shop and to Sean McDonald for their fantastic support and tireless efforts in helping Loughrea.

"We are so very sorry to hear about the closure and hope that you will rise from the ashes like the mighty phoenix you are. It is a sore loss for our community."

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