A well-known Leeside businessman is bringing back Cork's traditional 'neighbour butchers' as he opens his new store on the Northside. The team at Tobin's Block held their grand opening at 8.30am today at the site of the old McCarthy's Meat Market shop in Gurranabraher, which closed back in December 2022.
Run by entrepreneur Colin Tobin, the store currently employs five staff - including two experienced butchers to give customers fresh cuts on-site - and also offers a range of frozen meats, prepared meals, fresh veg and groceries. It's only their first day of business, but store staff have been run off their feet all day long as Northsiders come out in droves to offer their best wishes and place early orders for Christmas. Owner Colin already runs a number of businesses in the area - including the Top of the Hill Bar and Restaurant and Stylez hair salon - and said he knows he can count on the Gurranabraher community to support local.
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