Popular restaurant in Tipperary is to close its doors this month

Cluain Restaurant in Nelson Street, Clonmel, will cease trading from Friday October 17.

However, Cluain Training Centre will be unaffected, and will continue to provide a vital service to all service users.

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Tributes have been paid online to the staff following the announcement.

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One person wrote, "That's a shame, it is a great cafe. Lovely food and the service is so pleasant and efficient. Another sad loss to this once great town. Good luck to all the staff in their future".

Cluain Training and Enterprise Centre provides specialist training, supports and employment services for adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injury or who are on the Autism Spectrum (ASD).