25/06/2020
It is with great sadness I am confirming that Tynan's Restaurant will not re-open at The Storeyard.
Regrettably, the implications of the Covid-19 restrictions on the food industry has made it neither feasible or possible for me to continue in business. The profound changing food landscape requires significant space requirements to continue to work safely with my cooking style which unfortunately I did not have.
After seven and a half very happy years creating and building Tynan's, this was an incredibly difficult decision to make.
I couldn't have worked everyday without the support of my fantastic dedicated team whose commitment and hard work was scaffolded by their wonderfully unique brand of laughter, regular mischief and collegiality.
I was very fortunate to enjoy very loyal customers and friends who supported me resolutely along the way. In total, I’ve worked for 34 years in the food business in Portlaoise where I’ve met so many good people and made many great friends. I always looked forward to meeting everybody and I’m saddened not to have been able to say goodbye to many of you in person.
My passion for cooking will never leave me and I have no immediate plans now beyond finalising my business commitments and enjoying being with my family for the moment. Thank you to everybody for your support and best wishes.
My kindest regards and appreciation to you all, Imelda