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‘It made it harder to keep it going' – Popular Irish pub announces shock closure due to rising costs

A POPULAR pub has shut its doors after five years due to rising costs - and it has left many locals heartbroken. Jamie McTernan, who took over Lizzie Keogh's in October 2019 closed the spot as soaring costs made it impossible for them to keep going without 2 Lizzie Keogh's in Baltinglass Co Wicklow has closed due to rising costs 2 Owner Jamie McTernan said he wasn't going to pass the rising costs on to the locals Credit: Social Media Collect Originally from Bray, Jamie saw the potential in the long-closed venue and worked hard to turn it into a local favourite once more. When The pub soon became a hub for post-match But rising supplier costs started to come and Jamie refused to pass those hikes on to the people who kept the place alive. READ MORE IN MONEY Rather than raise prices unfairly, he made the tough call to close up the 'Heavy heart' He told "And that's just not fair to them. 'Closing the pub was a difficult decision, but with the rising costs and changing times, it made it harder to keep it going the way it probably deserves. MOST READ IN MONEY 'It wasn't dying at death or anything, and a lot of locals were very surprised that we closed, but it was something that had been playing on my mind for the last few months.' Though many locals were surprised, Jamie revealed he had been weighing on the decision for months. Farewell to a Community Icon: Visocchi's and More (1) And he saw his role not just as an owner but a caretaker, holding space for stories, laughs and the 'odd heated darts discussion.' He'll miss the reserved stools, the daily debates and the regulars who made the pub what it was. The annual Christmas event for Crumlin Children's 'Will be hugely missed' But Jamie hasn't ruled out a return to hospitality and hopes someone else might carry the pub forward. He added: 'My best memories will always be running the Christmas meet and greet with Santa and the kids every year in aid of Crumlin Children's Hospital." On One person said: "Ah jaysus no, Will be hugely missed. Gutted." Another said: "I'm very sad to hear this, best luck in the future you deserve it."