Firefighters tackle blaze at Limerick bar and restaurant
Fire service personnel from Cappamore and Tipperary Town responded
FIREFIGHTERS spent over three hours late last night at the scene of a blaze in Pallasgreen.
Limerick Fire and Rescue Service received a report of the fire at the Pallas Bar and Bistro in the village at 9.43pm. Two appliances from Cappamore, backed up by one from Tipperary Town, attended the scene.
The fire service personnel didn't return to base until after 1am.
There are no reports of any injuries. The extent of the damage to the premises is not known at this time.
Cllr Martin Ryan said he was "very disappointed to hear of a well regarded and popular local business being affected in this way".
Cllr Noreen Stokes said she was shocked and saddened by the fire at the Pallas Bar and Bistro.
”The establishment run by William Crowe and his team provide employment to local students and was the life and soul of our village.
”Mr Crowe is a huge support to all the local organisations and I hope the Bistro will be back in business as soon as possible,” said Cllr Stokes.
Gardai also attended the incident.
A spokesperson said gardai were alerted to an incident of fire in the Pallasgreen area, County Limerick, at approximately 10pm on Wednesday, October 30.
It is understood the fire started due to an electrical fault.
The Pallas Bar and Bistro, in the former Chaser’s pub in Pallasgreen, opened just two days before Covid-19 lockdown in 2020. Staff, along with volunteers, started running a meals on wheels service which proved to be an invaluable service for many living in the locality.
After restrictions eased it grew to become a popular dining spot and watering hole on the N24.