McDonalds reveals when Newbridge restaurant will reopen after devastating fire
The McDonalds restaurant in Newbridge, Co Kildare, was gutted by a fire last August
McDonalds has revealed when their restaurant and drive-thru in Newbridge, Co Kildare will reopen.
Eagle-eyed locals spotted the reveal at the site of fast food favourite which was gutted by fire last August.
A McDonalds branded sign has been erected on one of the hoarding panels at the site with the words 'Preparing: Opening Late Summer' printed on it.
The fire began after a vehicle in the drive-thru went ablaze at the Moorefield premises, adjacent to the main route through the town.
No injuries resulted from the incident at the time.
The fire was tackled by three fire crews as traffic came to a standstill. The premises has remained closed ever since.
Work began on an exempted development to rebuild the restaurant in March.
PICTURED: The site in Newbridge on May 18, 2024
Franchisee Sean Quirke said in March: "Since the fire at the restaurant last August, we have been overwhelmed by hundreds of messages of support from loyal customers, neighbours, stakeholders and elected representatives in the Newbridge area, and our partner groups and organisations across the local community. We are extremely grateful to each and every one of them for their kindness and encouragement.
“They have shared our eagerness to have the restaurant re-opened as soon as possible, and we very much looking forward to welcoming them back through our doors and drive-thru later this year." We now know that reopening will be later this summer.