Popular Athlone bakery to close

An Athlone business has announced it will close its doors on Christmas Eve.

Sabrinas Cakes, on Sean Costello Street, made the announcement today on social media.

It said: "After a lot of thought, and with a very heavy heart, I need to share that the bakery will be closing in one months time. Our last day of business will be Christmas Eve. With the constant rise in overheads and more to come in January, it’s simply not sustainable to keep the doors open."

The post went on to thank regular customers, for their support, loyalty and kindness.

"Many of you became more than customers, you became friends for life.

"I’m so grateful and blessed to have gone on this journey, running this bakery has brought me so much joy and purpose and it will always hold a little place in my heart. I will carry these memories forever.

"Thank you for every visit, every conversation and every moment," the post, signed by Sabrina, concluded.