Latest news with #SixtySix
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Heartbreak as one of Ireland's historic pubs closed for ‘foreseeable future' after arson attack as PSNI issue appeal
A RESTAURANT owner suffered heartbreak after a suspected overnight arson attack destroyed the establishment in Co Antrim. Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of a blaze at a bar and restaurant Sixty Six, formerly Billy Andy's, in the Browndod Road area in Advertisement Three appliances and an aerial platform were used to tackle the The shocking scene shows the devastating impact of the damage, with the rustic building's roof completely destroyed and the building gutted. The Sergeant Allen said: "We received a report at around 2:50am of a fire at commercial premises in the Browndod Road area. Advertisement READ MORE ON PSNI "Officers attended the scene along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service who worked to extinguish the blaze. "Enquiries are ongoing and at this stage, the fire is being treated as deliberate." The 19th-century establishment was well-loved by the locals and tourists from around the world due to its relaxed atmosphere with traditional Irish music and fabulous local dinners. The owners took to social media to inform their loyal customers that their premises will be "closed for the foreseeable future" after the shocking incident. Advertisement Most read in Irish News They added that more information about their closure will come at a later date as the Northern Ireland cops investigate the incident. The owners also confirmed that they will be contacting those who have booked reservations at the establishment to inform the news. 'MANY MONTHS TO REPAIR' Local Councillor Roy Beggs was left heartbroken to hear the sad news of the local establishment that will have a devastating impact on the local. He said: "Sad loss of local Restaurant & B&B through fire damage. Advertisement "With Sixty Six's (Billy Andy's) roof gone & building gutted, it will take many months to repair." The loyal customers shared their heartbreak on Another person added: "Absolutely gutted. Part of local history gone forever..." The third person said: "Absolutely terrible news, you will rebuild bigger and better." Advertisement Another customer wrote: "Absolutely disgusting that this has happened to you and the staff. "Smashing spot." 1 PSNI is currently investigating the suspected arson attack on a local restaurant Credit: PA:Press Association
BBC News
4 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Larne: Sixty Six restaurant closed after suspected arson
A County Antrim restaurant has said it will be closed for the foreseeable future after a suspected arson attack destroyed its premises in an early morning tackled the fire at Sixty Six on the Browndod Road near Larne at about 02:50 BST on also attended the scene. They said enquiries are ongoing and are currently treating the blaze as "deliberate".They urged anyone with information about the incident to contact them. In a Facebook post, the restaurant said: "Our premises will be closed for the foreseeable future."It added that customers will be contacted throughout the day on Monday.
