Former pub damaged by fire

THE former lounge of a now disused public house in Kilkelly has been extensively damaged by fire.

The premises involved used to be known as The Jug of Punch. It is located at The Square.

A number of fire brigade units brought the outbreak under control after the alarm was raised around teatime yesterday (Tuesday, March 28).

Extensive smoke damage was caused to an adjacent house.

Fortunately, there was nobody in either premises at the time and nobody was injured.

Following the outbreak, Kilkelly-based Councillor John Caulfield highlighted the difficulties encountered by the fire units in gaining access to the rear of the affected properties.