The beloved Co Cork chipper Jackie Lennox is to close its doors forever in the coming days after 73 years in business. Founded in 1951 and currently owned by brother and sister, Brian and Frances Lennox, the chipper will cease trading on Sunday, October 6, with 30 jobs being lost. In an emotional message, the owners said they hoped the chipper had "a contribution to the culture of Cork," but the closure was due to being "unable to cope with the burden" of their success.
Sign up to IrishCentral's newsletter to stay up-to-date with everything Irish! Announcing the closure on Facebook, the Lennox siblings said: "It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Jackie Lennoxs Takeaway after 73 years will close its doors for the final time on the 6th of October. "This may seem strange to make this decision when we are at our busiest, but time has creeped up on us and we are unable to cope with the burden of our success. "From humble beginnings above a cobbler’s shop on the northside of the city.
Eileen and John opened their present shop on Bandon Road. With the help of soccer legend and John’s teammate David Noonan and Eileen’s father Con O’ Callaghan and her brother Sean (both GAA servants) the business became a huge success." The post continued: "John who was christened Jackie by the Cork public and Eileen raised nine children seven of whom were born above the shop.
All which worked at some point in the shop over the years. "We would like to thank our local suppliers who h.
