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Extra.ie
3 days ago
- Business
- Extra.ie
Popular Dublin restaurant becomes latest to close to 'spiralling costs'
A popular restaurant in Dublin has announced that they'll be closing their doors due to costs spiralling out of control. Yew Tree in Terenure, which was a popular spot for a Sunday roast in the suburb, has announced that August 31 will be their last day in operation — becoming the latest eatery in the country to announce its closure as a result of rising costs in the industry. Taking to their Instagram, the restaurant's owners Máire and Geoff said that with 'mixed emotions' they were closing their doors, thanking staff and customers over the years. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yew Tree (@yew_tree_terenure) 'It's with mixed emotions that we announce the closure of Yew Tree with our last trading day being the 31st August,' Yew Tree wrote. 'After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to cease operations. With so many costs spiralling out of control, we simply cannot keep the doors open any longer. 'While this marks the end of our lovely business in Terenure, we are so proud of what we have accomplished together. We have made many friends and built great relationships with the people of Terenure. 'We've created so many memories that we will always treasure. A huge thanks to our staff and suppliers for your loyalty and trust it has meant everything to us. Thank you all for being part of our journey, and we hope to see as many of you as possible before the 31st. Máire & Geoff.' Yew Tree in Dublin have announced that they'll be closing their doors, due to costs spiralling out of control. Pic: Yew Tree/Instagram People were devastated at the closure, with one commenting 'Ah, that's sad to hear! You've built something really special and it's been a real pleasure working with you. Wishing you all the best for whatever's next – and hopefully we'll share a glass of something nice again soon.' 'We're so sorry to hear this,' another commented. 'You should be so proud of what you achieved, the food and service were a credit to you both. We loved so many evenings in what became one of our favourite places to dine, and becoming friends with you both. Good luck with everything in the future,' while another added 'the village won't be the same without you.' The Terenure eatery came just weeks after popular Temple Bar restaurant Cleaver East announced it was shutting its doors after 12 years in operation. In a statement, the restaurant's head chef Oliver Dunne said that the restaurant was closing for good following the closure and renovation of the Clarence hotel. Pic: Cleaver East 'After 12 happy and memorable years in Temple Bar, Cleaver East will be closing its doors for the final time on Sunday, 3rd August 2025, due to the closure and renovation of The Clarence Hotel,' Mr Dunne wrote. 'We want to express our massive thanks to each and every one of our customers for your continued custom, loyalty, and support over the years. We've loved every single minute of it. Cleaver East has been a trail-blazing restaurant. 'It was first to bring and launch many dining trends and concepts to Ireland, such as, the first small plate restaurant, bottomless brunches, night bird menus, not afternoon tea, night brunch, Pornburger series, ladies' nights and so many more. None of this would have been possible without you guys, our amazing team and our Cleaver East community. Pic: Cleaver East 'We want to thank you all for your hard work, passion and dedication. You've been the heart and soul of Cleaver East, creating countless memories for our guests and shaping the atmosphere that made this place so special. 'We are extremely happy and very grateful to be able to retain all of you, our amazing staff with not a single person left behind. All our Cleaver family have been relocated within the existing Oliver Dunne Restaurant Group and we are so, so lucky to continue this journey with you.'
Times
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
The expert's guide to topiary for your garden
'I've seen a man playing a piano in honeysuckle and full-scale racehorses,' says Michael Buck, head of horticulture at Creepers wholesale nursery in Surrey, and a judge for the Henchman Topiary Awards. One of his all-time favourite pieces was cut from 40 yew trees and stands four metres high. 'It looks like my grandma's blancmange mould. You walk inside and it's [like] a room. You could put beanbags in there and chill out.' Meanwhile, David Hawson, the winner in the home gardener category of the inaugural Henchman awards last year, had transformed his giant yew hedge into scenes from the novel Moby-Dick as well as various British birds. With topiary, the only limit is your imagination. Topiary is an ancient art but it is booming
