Popular butcher retires after 55 years in business
Joe Healy and Ignatius Gannon on their final day in business at Gannon’s Butchers in Castlerea. Pic. Liam Reynolds
It was the end of an era in Castlerea today, Saturday, as local butcher Ignatius Gannon and his colleague Joe Healy retired from business.
Gannon Butchers has been a landmark on Main Street in Castlerea for decades.
Ignatius Gannon opened the business in 1968. Today was an emotional day for Ignatius and his colleague Joe who have been looking after the people of Castlerea and beyond for years.
A steady stream of well-wishers called to the business today to wish Ignatius and Joe well and to recall many memories before the key was turned for one last time.
